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Bengaluru

DK Shivakumar appeals for participation in Caste survey

DCM urged all caste communities to cooperate, saying the survey ensures societal understanding and fairness for future generations Bengaluru Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday urged the public to take part in the social and educational survey being carried out

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Bengaluru

ED attaches assets worth rs 423 crore in Karnataka fraud

Bengaluru The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over Rs 423 crore belonging to a Bengaluru-based real estate firm and its promoter in a major fraud case. The action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Ozone Urbana Infra D

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Bengaluru

CM Siddaramaiah slams BJP over five guarantee schemes

Belagavi Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday accused the BJP of being restless over the Congress government's popular ‘five guarantee schemes.’ He said the BJP is trying to mislead people with false claims. Responding to BJP leaders' allegations that the state

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Bengaluru

Thunderstorms, rain likely across Karnataka this week

Bengaluru The Karnataka State Meteorological Department has warned that most districts across the state are likely to receive rainfall and thunderstorms throughout the week due to a weather system named ‘Shakti’ forming over the northern Arabian Sea. As of now, the system i

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Bengaluru

High Court upholds appeal jurisdiction amendments in Karnataka

Bengaluru The Karnataka High Court has upheld key amendments to the Karnataka Civil Courts Act, 1964, and the Karnataka High Court Act, 1961, concerning how civil appeals are handled in the state. The court confirmed that appeals from Civil Judge (Senior Division) rulings c

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Bengaluru

Four teachers suspended over survey negligence

Udupi Four teachers from Udupi taluk have been suspended for failing to carry out duties related to the ongoing social and educational survey by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission. The suspended staff include Venkatesh P B from Government High School Shettibett

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Bengaluru

Deaths On Rise

Bengaluru sees sharp rise in pedestrian deaths Bengaluru Bengaluru recorded 292 pedestrian deaths in 2023, the highest among 53 major Indian cities, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). These deaths made up nearly 9.5% of all pedestrian fatalities in these

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Bengaluru

Farmers wait as land denotification delayed

The anti-land acquisition committee gave the government one week for de-notification; without action, they’ll intensify protests, holding village meetings and mobilizing local leaders Bengaluru Even after two months, the Karnataka government has not issued an official order

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World

Worldwide Backlash Mounts Over China’s Uyghur Crackdown

Washington The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) recently released a weekly brief highlighting increased global condemnation of China’s persecution of Uyghur Muslims. New reports and advocacy efforts have exposed China’s intensifying campaign of cultural and religious repression in

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World

United Nations Celebrates World Space Week

Space Inspires Humanity New York Humanity is looking up—and beyond. This Saturday marks the start of World Space Week 2025, inviting people worldwide to imagine life beyond Earth. The theme, “Living in Space,” highlights how scientific innovation, international law, and glo

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World

CJI Gavai Stresses Rule of Law Over Bulldozer Justice

CJI said the rule of law varies by society but always ensures fairness, limits power, and upholds dignity—India focuses on human rights, Mauritius on judicial independence and limiting discretion Port Louis Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, speaking at the Sir Maurice

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World

Rahul Gandhi Holds Meeting with Colombian Senate President

Rahul Gandhi praised Indian brands, criticized governance; BJP condemned, Congress defended him Bogota Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, met with Colombian Senate President Lidios Garcia, Congress Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda shared on Saturday. Pitroda als

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World

US Report Flags Pakistan’s Rising Religious Intolerance

Chenab Nagar Pakistan is widely criticized for strong religious intolerance, according to a recent report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). The report highlights ongoing persecution of the Ahmadi Muslim community and rising cases of forced conve

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India

Uddhav Thackeray accuses BJP of double standards

Thackeray accused BJP of selective Hindutva, election-time divisions, and hypocrisy in alliances and outreach to Muslims PuneShiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused the BJP of using social and religious issues for political gains while ignoring governance f

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India

Kerala LoP demands CBI probe in Sabarimala gold

KochiKerala Assembly Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Saturday demanded a detailed CBI investigation into the Sabarimala gold controversy, calling for accountability from the Devaswom Board and the state government. He also urged the resignation of the temple affairs minist

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India

CR Patil denies Mamata’s claim on DVC water

KolkataUnion Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil on Saturday rejected West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s claim that over 1,50,000 cusecs of water were released from the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) dams during the Durga Puja festival. He clarified that the actual release

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