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Noise pollution is often dismissed as a mere inconvenience or an inevitable byproduct of urban life. Yet, a landmark 2025 report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) has brought urgent attention to the catastrophic health and societal impacts caused by chronic exposure to env
Gorakhpur On the first day of Sharadiya Navratri, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a Janata Darshan at the Gorakhnath Temple, meeting around 250 citizens, hearing their grievances, and instructing officials to ensure prompt redressal, an official statement sai
Justices Sundresh and Sharma stayed The Wire’s trial, questioning delays; petition joined with Rahul Gandhi’s defamation case over his VD Savarkar remarks New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday observed that it is high time defamation should be decriminalised, while staying
The government cited NSCN (K)’s threats to sovereignty and alliances with unlawful groups as justification for the move, MHA stated New Delhi The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday announced the extension of the ban on the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khapl
New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday announced that a bench led by Justice Surya Kant will hear pleas challenging Karnataka’s decision to withdraw consent for investigating a disproportionate assets (DA) case against Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. A bench comp
New Delhi The rollout of GST 2.0 from Monday, September 22, 2025, marks a major overhaul of India’s indirect tax system, aiming to simplify compliance, rationalize rates, and boost household consumption. Termed the “GST Bachat Utsav” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the reform
Opposition leader accuses CM Siddaramaiah of creating new castes and fuelling conversions Mysuru Opposition Leader R. Ashok on Monday denounced Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s caste survey, calling it “unofficial, unconstitutional and aimed at dividing communities.” Addressin
Top court issues notices on activists’ challenge to Delhi High Court order denying bail under UAPA New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from the Delhi Police on the bail petitions of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Meeran Haider
At Least 30 Killed in Reported Pakistani Airstrikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Khyber Pakhtunkhwa At least 30 people, including women and children, were reported dead after alleged Pakistani Air Force airstrikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tirah Valley early Monday, according to loc
Two hydropower projects and a world-class convention centre to boost energy and tourism Itanagar Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled a package of infrastructure projects worth ₹5,125.37 crore in Arunachal Pradesh, underscoring the Centre’s focus on development i
The ten-day Mysuru Dasara-2025 was officially inaugurated on Chamundi Hill with a ceremonial offering to Goddess Chamundeshwari. Mysuru International Booker Prize-winning writer Banu Mushtaq inaugurated the world-famous Mysuru Dasara festival on Monday, amid chants of Vedic
A woman sustained fatal injuries in a brutal knife attack near Sunkadakatte in Bengaluru and succumbed to her wounds despite treatment at a private hospital. The deceased has been identified as Rekha, 35, a native of Shira in Tumakuru district. According to police reports, the
A case has been registered at the Bengaluru Cyber Crime Police Station after Infosys Foundation chairperson and Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murthy was targeted in an attempted cyber fraud. According to the complaint, Sudha Murthy received a call from an individual claiming to be
CH NEWS The district administration has launched a comprehensive social and educational census that began on Monday and will continue until October 7. Deputy Commissioner P.N. Ravindra appealed to residents to extend full cooperation to ensure the smooth and successful complet
Ramanagara Celebrates Navaratri With Cultural Festivities, Rituals CH NEWS In celebration of Navaratri, Janapada Loka is hosting a special month-long exhibition of unique dolls, providing the public an opportunity to witness cultural artistry from around the world. The anno
KR Puram police intensify traffic awareness The K.R. Puram Traffic Police carried out a series of awareness drives on Monday to educate heavy vehicle drivers and the general public about road safety and traffic regulations. The campaign aimed at ensuring compliance with rules
Bengaluru Police Strengthen Road Safety, Enforce Parking Regulations The Bengaluru Traffic Police conducted an inspection at the busy Marathahalli Bridge Junction on Monday to review recently introduced traffic modifications aimed at improving vehicle movement and easing conge
Bengaluru Authorities Focus on Civic Efficiency, Public Safety Measures The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) on Monday conducted a virtual meeting to review ongoing civic issues, with particular focus on repairing potholes across the city. The meeting was chaired by GBA Chief
