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Karnataka

CM Siddaramaiah seeks national status for Rani Chennamma

Belagavi Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the Karnataka government has submitted a proposal to the Union Government to declare the samadhi of Kittur Rani Chennamma as a National Monument. He also noted that a letter had been sent a year ago to rename Belagavi Airport

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Entertainment

Budget worries loom over Balakrishna’s new project

Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Gopichand Malineni are teaming up once again after their successful collaboration on Veera Simha Reddy. Their new film, expected to begin shooting in December, will be formally launched in the second week of November. The yet-untitled p

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Entertainment

Nara Rohith and Sireesha Begin wedding festivities

Actor Nara Rohith and his fiancée Sireesha have officially begun their wedding celebrations with a joyful Haldi ceremony, marking the start of a grand four-day event leading up to their wedding on October 30, 2025. The Haldi ceremony, filled with laughter and traditional ritua

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Entertainment

Naga Vamsi defends Vijay Deverakonda’s film Kingdom

Producer Naga Vamsi has spoken out against claims that Vijay Deverakonda’s recent movie Kingdom was a box office failure. He clarified that while the film did not meet sky-high expectations, it was far from a flop. “It certainly didn’t meet the expectations from the combinatio

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Entertainment

Kareena Kapoor shares joyful weekend family moments

Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan recently shared a glimpse of her fun-filled weekend with her sons, Taimur and Jeh, reminding everyone that weekends should last longer. Posting on her Instagram stories, Kareena captured candid moments of joy and togetherness with her family. The fi

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Karnataka

Explosive Alanda vote scam shocks Karnataka officials

Kalaburagi A shocking twist has emerged in the Alanda assembly constituency vote case, revealing a large-scale attempt to manipulate the voter list. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the so-called “vote theft” has disclosed that 6,018 fake applications were su

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Karnataka

Students hold walkathon promoting vigilance awareness week

Kalaburagi Students of Sharnbasva University and Appa Public School organised a walkathon on Sunday in Kalaburagi to mark the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week. The event, arranged by the Faculty of Business Studies, aimed to spread awareness about the need to fight corru

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Karnataka

Former Minister Khooba asked to pay mining fine

Kalaburagi The Mining Department has issued a notice to former Union Minister and ex-BJP MP from Bidar, Bhagwant Khooba, to pay a fine of Rs 25.30 crore for illegal mining in Vaccha village of Kalagi taluk. The charges relate to the period from July 19, 2014, to July 18, 20

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Karnataka

MLA Prabhu Chavan inspects Kamalnagar Praja Soudha

CH News MLA Prabhu Chavan visited the site of the new "Praja Soudha" Taluk Administrative Center in Kamalnagar taluk on Sunday and reviewed the ongoing preparations. The project, which aims to strengthen local administration, has been sanctioned by the government following per

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Business

Direct flights between Agartala- Bagdogra to boost air connectivity

Agartala Direct flight services connecting Agartala with Bagdogra in West Bengal will start on Sunday evening, while Agartala–Silchar flights in southern Assam will resume on October 28 after nearly 30 years, officials said. Air India Express will operate the Agartala–Bagdogra

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Business

RBI approves reappointment of Rajan as Kotak Bank’s chairman

New Delhi The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the reappointment of C S Rajan as Part-Time Chairman of Kotak Mahindra Bank for a new term from January 1, 2026, to October 21, 2027, the bank announced in an official press release. This decision continues Rajan’s leaders

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Business

Petroleum Secretary urges bold, timely deepwater exploration

Jaipur India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Secretary, Pankaj Jain, on Sunday called for bold and time-bound exploration strategies under the National Deepwater Mission to accelerate India’s energy self-reliance. Speaking at the 15th Biennial International Conference and Expositi

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Business

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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