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India-EU FTA talks intensify, Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels today

New Delhi India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, is scheduled to visit Brussels on October 27-28 as India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations reach a decisive stage. During his visit, he will hold high-level discussions with Maros Sefcovic, Executive Vice

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Karnataka

Tenkamijaru Farmers Protest as Power Line Work Destroys Crops

Farmers in Tenkamijaru village, Moodubidire, held a protest on Sunday, against Sterlite Company for damaging agricultural land during the Udupi-Kasaragod 440 kV power line project. The company proceeded without issuing prior notices or offering compensation, leading to widespr

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Karnataka

Karnataka Coast Guard Saves 31 Fishermen in Dramatic Sea Rescue

Mangaluru The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) pulled off a heroic rescue on October 25, saving 31 fishermen from the Goa-based fishing boat IFB Sant Anton-I, which had been adrift in the Arabian Sea for 11 days after its steering system failed. According to a press release here on

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Karnataka

Surge in Natural Disasters Linked to Unusual Solar Activity

Udupi: The rising frequency of natural disasters worldwide, from cyclones and earthquakes to cloudbursts and prolonged monsoons, is closely linked to heightened solar activity, said noted astronomer and retired principal Dr. A.P. Bhat of Udupi. Dr. Bhat explained that such

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World

S. Korean prez Lee departs for Malaysia to attend ASEAN Summit

Seoul South Korean President Lee Jae Myung left Seoul on Sunday for Malaysia to attend this year’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit. The trip aims to deepen ties with the regional bloc and enhance cooperation on online scams and other transnational crimes.

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World

India, Japan navies strengthen ties through yoga

Yokosuka The Indian and Japanese Navies recently completed the Harbour Phase of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX 25) in Yokosuka, Japan, promoting cooperation and camaraderie between the two forces. The activities included cross-deck visits, professional discussions,

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World

Trump oversees signing of Cambodia-Thailand ‘peace deal’

Kuala Lumpur In a historic step for Southeast Asian diplomacy, Cambodia and Thailand formally signed a long-awaited peace agreement in Malaysia on Sunday, bringing years of border tensions to an end. The signing took place in Kuala Lumpur, with US President Donald Trump and Ma

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World

S. Korea , US security deal on paper; trade talks continue: NSA

Seoul South Korea and the United States have completed most of the paperwork for a new security and alliance deal, while discussions on a trade agreement are still in progress, National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac said in a TV interview. The ongoing talks focus on Seoul’s USD

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Bengaluru

Education for All

Everyone must be educated to eliminate social inequality: CM Bengaluru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized that education is vital for eradicating social inequality and building a dignified life for all. Speaking at the inauguration of the Darul Quran Campus, on Saturday

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India

EC's pan-India SIR to begin with 10-15 states

New Delhi The Election Commission is likely to roll out the first of pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' list next week beginning with "10 to 15 states", including those going to polls next year, officials said Saturday.  Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Ker

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Bengaluru

Over 15 lakh people refuse to take part in caste survey

Bengaluru The caste census across Karnataka has largely been completed, except in Bengaluru, but over 15 lakh people statewide have refused to participate, according to updates from Public TV. Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada districts recorded the highest rejection rates. The f

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Karnataka

Yathindra asserts father will complete full 5-year term as CM

Yathindra dismissed the rumours about ‘November revolution’ and said there is no discussion on the issue in the party Mysuru Karnataka MLC Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Saturday reiterated that his father, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is set to complete his full five-year te

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India

Kurnool bus fire: CCTV reveals safety violations behind tragic blaze

CCTV footage shows the Kurnool bus fire started after dragging a crashed bike, uncovering serious safety lapses by the private operator HYDERABAD Fresh details have emerged in the Kurnool bus fire tragedy that killed 19 passengers, revealing that the accident occurred after

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India

Congress demands PAC probe into LIC’s Adani investments

Congress demands a PAC probe into LIC after a US report alleged Rs 33,000 crore was invested in Adani Group companies, which LIC calls “false and baseless”. New Delhi The Congress on Saturday demanded that Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) investigate the Life In

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Sports

India U-20 women defeat Kazakhstan in friendly match

Kazakhstan’s Zhanel Talasbayeva scored a 23rd-minute penalty, but India’s Pooja restored the two-goal lead before halftime via Remi Thokchom’s cross ShymkentThe India Under-20 women’s football team began their Kazakhstan tour with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over the Kazakhstan

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Sports

Hockey India reveals Men’s HIL 2025–26 schedule

New DelhiHockey India has announced the full schedule for the 2025–26 Hockey India League (HIL), marking another exciting season for both men’s and women’s competitions. The announcement took place at Ranchi’s Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium. The men’s leagu

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