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Karnataka

143 million Units of Renewable Energy Generated in K’taka

BengaluruKarnataka set a new milestone in renewable energy on August 18, generating a record 143 million units of electricity from green sources. The share of renewable energy in the state now ranges between 75% and 85%, significantly reducing dependence on conventional sources l

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Karnataka

Historic Indo-Pak War Tank ‘Shivashakti’ Installed

Haveri The T-55 tank installed in Ranebennur highlights Indian military history. The district administration installed a historic Indo-Pak war tank, T-55, in the taluk office premises. The tank was unveiled under the leadership of MLA Prakash Koliwad through the MLA grant.

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Karnataka

Rain Disrupts Daily Life, Flood-Prone Villages Identified

Authorities are taking proactive steps to minimize public hardship by improving drainage systems and ensuring preparedness. Dharwad Continuous rainfall over the past week has severely disrupted normal life in Dharwad district. Between August 1 and 18, the district recorded

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India

CM Fadnavis launches Ganeshotsav Rajya Mahotsav emblem

Shelar said Ganeshotsav unites Maharashtra, preserving culture and boosting pride Mumbai Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday unveiled the official emblem for Ganeshotsav, which will now be celebrated as a ‘Rajya Mahotsav’. Speaking after the weekly cabin

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India

Kerala fights to preserve its coconut heritage

Coconut heritage declines Thiruvananthapuram Kerala, famously known as the land of coconuts, is slowly losing its coconut heritage as groves thin out and yields fall. Once a daily staple, coconuts and coconut oil have become expensive, with nuts selling over Rs 85 per kilo

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India

Over 1.07 crore sterilised, surpassing 67.4 lakh target

New Delhi During the Emergency period from 1975-77, over 1.07 crore people in India were sterilised, far exceeding the government’s target of 67.4 lakh, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. The figures were shared by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, based on the

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World

IMF Urges Pakistan to Strengthen Central Bank

ISLAMABAD The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended key reforms to enhance the autonomy of Pakistan’s central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The IMF has asked Islamabad to remove the finance secretary from the SBP board, a non-voting member under current l

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World

China Promises to Address India’s Concerns Over Rare Earths

India-China Relations New Delhi China has pledged to address India’s key needs for rare earths, fertilisers, and tunnel boring machines, according to a top Indian source, amid ongoing efforts to rebuild relations affected by the 2020 border clash. The commitment was made du

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World

Kim Urges Rapid Nuclear Expansion Amid US-S. Korea Drills

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows rapid nuclear buildup, citing U.S.-South Korea drills as a provocation. SEOUL North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a rapid expansion of the country’s nuclear arsenal, denouncing ongoing U.S.-South Korea military exercises as a “clear

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World

Trump Meets Zelenskyy and European Leaders at the White House

US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders to explore pathways for ending the war in Ukraine. Washington U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy along with key European leaders at the Wh

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Bengaluru

Greater Bengaluru amendment bill passed unanimously

Amendment Ensures Municipal Corporations Retain Autonomy and Full Democratic Powers The Greater Bengaluru Administration (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at safeguarding the autonomy of local municipal corporations, was passed in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday after an exten

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Sports

AIFF seeks Supreme Court direction on ISL future

New Delhi The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has moved the Supreme Court, seeking clarity on the future structure of the Indian Super League (ISL), India’s top-tier football competition. The matter was heard on Monday after the Amicus Curiae brought it to the Court’s not

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Business

Fitch Flags US Tariff Risks for Indian Firms

Mumbai Fitch Ratings has warned that while Indian companies face limited immediate exposure to the latest US tariff hikes, risks are growing across key sectors, particularly pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and oil. The agency said a US-India trade agreement would be critical in of

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Business

China Supplied 26.6% of India’s Auto Component Imports in FY25

India sourced 26.6% of its $7.17 bn auto component imports from China in FY25. The government is boosting domestic production through PLI schemes and Make in India New Delhi India imported auto components worth $7,174.73 million in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), of whic

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Karnataka

Onion, Green Gram Crops Hit by Rain-Induced Diseases

Director of the University of Horticultural Sciences, said that during heavy rainfall farmers must prevent water stagnation. Bagalkot The age-old saying that "agriculture in India is a gamble" is proving true yet again as heavy rains wreak havoc on crops in the district. C

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Karnataka

Traffic Suspended on Gangavathi-Kampli Bridge

KoppalWith over one lakh cusecs of water being released from the Tungabhadra reservoir, authorities have suspended traffic on the Gangavathi-Kampli bridge fearing submersion. Assistant Executive Engineer Vishwanath of the Public Works Department issued written instructions to

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Karnataka

Hubballi Airport Lacks Advisory Panel for a Year

Hubballi Hubballi Airport, one of India’s recognised green airports, has been functioning without an Airport Advisory Committee (AAC) for the past year, raising concerns among stakeholders. AACs, which include elected representatives, district officials, police, and members

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