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Shimla Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti Valley has been recognised as India’s first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme. The honour was announced at the 37th MAB-ICC meeting in Hangzhou, China, held from September 26 to 28. With this,
Hyderabad Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to developing Bharat Future City as a global-standard urban hub. Speaking after laying the foundation for the Future City Development Authority (FCDA) building and a radial road to A
New Delhi The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announced the deployment of 470 Central Observers to oversee the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections and eight bye-elections across the country, aiming to ensure fairness, transparency, and greater voter participation.
Belagavi A large number of farmers in Belagavi district have been deceived by fake seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides. The affected farmers are now demanding compensation for crop loss and action against the accused. Prakash Naik, a farmer leader, said the vigilance unit of
Dharwad The state govt has approved 15 new tourist spots for district. Earlier, 15 locations played an important role in promoting the nation's economy and building its image, brand value, and identity. Temples, archaeological sites, lakes, and parks have been added. With 30 s
Raichur A grant of Rs 850 crore has been released for the Kalyan Karnataka region under the Health Innovation Scheme, with 70 percent of the projects completed and the tender process underway, said Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. He made the announcement while inaugurating t
Belagavi Continuous rains over the past two days in Savadatti taluk have caused widespread disruption, damaging property and affecting daily life. Rainwater entered several homes, while many roads were flooded due to blocked ditches. In multiple locations, house walls collapse
Puttur The rape and cheating case filed in Puttur against engineering student Krishna J. Rao has taken a new turn, with DNA tests confirming that he is the biological father of the complainant’s child. The complainant, a former classmate of the accused, gave birth on June 2
MangaluruThe Ramakshetriya Seva Sangha (R) organised an Abhinandana Samarambha felicitation programme at Palemar Garden Hall, Morgans Gate, on Sunday, recognising the contributions of eminent doctors and a sportsperson from Dakshina Kannada. The event was inaugurated with the
Mangaluru The Dakshina Kannada Swimming Association awarded nearly ₹1.75 lakh in cash prizes to 60 swimmers and eight coaches from the district at its annual general meeting for the 2024-25 season. The awards recognised athletes who excelled at state and national-level competi
Puttur Tilakananda Poojary, also known as Prashanth Poojary (33), a resident of Arbi Mane, Bajattur village in Uppinangady, passed away under suspicious circumstances in Dubai last week. His mortal remains arrived in his native village after overcoming legal and administrative
Toronto Inter Miami CF earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Toronto FC at BMO Field, extending their unbeaten streak in the regular season to four matches. The game began with Inter Miami looking sharp. In the 12th minute, Rodríguez tried a right-footed strike from outside
Mumbai Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas has been elected as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during its Annual General Meeting held at the board’s headquarters on Sunday. The post had been vacant since Roger Binny stepped down in Aug
New Delhi Indian shooter Anushka Thokur shone again at the ISSF Junior World Cup, clinching gold in the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Dr Karni Singh Range, Tughlakabad, on Sunday. Anushka produced a fine score of 461.0 to secure the top spot. She finished ahead
New Delhi Bulgarian para-athlete Ruzhdi secured his sixth straight gold medal in the men’s shot put F55 event with a world record throw at the World Para Athletics Championships on Sunday. The 34-year-old achieved the record in his final attempt, throwing 12.94m to surpass
UNITED NATIONS/TEHRAN The United Nations has reimposed “snapback” sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, renewing global pressure on Tehran amid heightened tensions across the Middle East following the Israel-Hamas conflict and Israel’s strikes on Iran earlier this year
Seoul Next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Gyeongju is set to spotlight artificial intelligence (AI), as organizers work to secure participation from global tech leaders including Nvidia and OpenAI executives. Scheduled for October 28-31, the CEO
New Delhi World Food India 2025 concluded on Sunday after three days of business meetings, technology transfers, and international collaborations, reinforcing India’s position as a global hub for food processing and innovation. The event featured technical sessions and present
