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Karnataka

KSRTC to Run Special Buses for Mysuru Dasara 2025

Mysuru On account of Mysuru Dasara–2025, KSRTC has made elaborate arrangements to operate special buses from various districts and taluks to Mysuru for the convenience of tourists and the general public wishing to attend the Dasara festivities and Dasara Exhibition. Special

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Karnataka

Chamundi Hill all set to host Dasara inauguration today

Mysuru The official inauguration of the Nada Habba Dasara will take place today with Pushparchane (floral offering) to the presiding deity of the land, Goddess Chamundi, in her sanctum.In the wake of this, the Panchaloha idol of the presiding deity is being made ready. The chi

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Karnataka

Dasara 2025 Begins Amid Political Sparks in Mysuru

Shyam Sundar Vattam Mysuru Mysuru is all set to dazzle once again with the grandeur of Nada Habba — Dasara 2025, beginning today and stretching till October 2. The historic festival, steeped in pageantry and tradition, will showcase the city’s royal heritage, cultural extra

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India

BSF makes drone warfare training mandatory

NEW DELHI  Following lessons from Operation Sindoor, the Border Security Force (BSF) has made drone warfare a compulsory part of its training curriculum, officials said on Sunday. A dedicated drone school has been launched to enable reliance on indigenous tools for modern comb

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India

PIB clarifies: Hindi channels received no MIB notices

NEW DELHI The government on Sunday dismissed reports suggesting that Hindi news channels received “notices” for excessive use of Urdu in their broadcasts, calling such claims misleading. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check Unit clarified that the Ministry of Informat

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India

Get ready for SIR rollout by Sept 30: EC tells State poll officers

NEW DELHI  The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed State election officers to prepare for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by September 30, signaling a nationwide voter list update could commence as early as October-November. At a recent c

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India

Odisha CM rallies youth for a drug-free India

BHUBANESWAR Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday urged the youth of the state to shun addictions and focus on nation-building, expressing confidence in their potential to contribute positively to society. Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘Namo Yuva Run’ in Bhu

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India

Jairam Ramesh criticises Yadav over Nicobar project

NEW DELHI ­Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday sharply criticised Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav over the Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project, accusing the Union government of ignoring ecological, tribal, and humanitarian concerns. Responding to Yadav’s earlier

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News

India’s Leap into Advanced Manufacturing

The Indian automobile manufacturing sector has long thrived on scale and cost-competitiveness. However, over the last decade, and especially in recent years, the market has shifted its focus toward smarter, leaner, and more sophisticated production systems. The adoption of advanc

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News

The Essence of Frugal Engineering

Indian car manufacturers have mastered the art of frugal engineering, delivering high-quality, affordable vehicles for millions of budget-conscious consumers. This article analyzes the origins, mechanics, and influence of frugal manufacturing within India’s automotive sector, usi

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World

Two projectiles fired from Gaza after deadly Israeli strikes

Tel Aviv The Israeli military reported that two projectiles were launched from northern Gaza on Sunday, a day after Israeli strikes killed nearly 90 people in the Palestinian territory. One of the projectiles was intercepted by Israel’s air defence systems, while the other

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World

Cambodia celebrates traditional Pchum Ben festival

Phnom Penh Cambodia on Sunday began the three-day Pchum Ben festival, also known as Ancestor’s Day, a major traditional celebration for the country. Prime Minister Hun Manet highlighted the festival as a time for alms-giving, merit-making, and remembering deceased relatives, w

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World

Zelenskyy reports massive Russian strikes on Ukraine

Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday revealed that Ukraine faced more than 1,500 strike drones, 1,280 guided aerial bombs, and 50 missiles of various types in the past week alone, urging stronger international sanctions and military support to counter Russia’

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World

Taliban rejects Donald Trump’s demand to return Bagram air base

Kabul The Taliban on Sunday firmly rejected former US President Donald Trump’s demand to return Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, warning that any hostility would trigger the “strongest” response. Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Fasihuddin Fitrat said, “Afghanistan is full

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Bengaluru

International Conference Promotes Sustainable Local Practices

CH NEWS The two-day international conference titled “Global Goals, Local Solutions – Integrating Sustainability in Everyday Life” concluded successfully, hosted jointly by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women (Autonomous) and

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Bengaluru

Citywide pothole repairs ease traffic woes

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has stepped up road maintenance efforts across the city, focusing on filling potholes and improving commuter safety. On Sunday, repair works were carried out along the heavily used Sampigehalli–Kogilu Main Road under the Bengaluru North City

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Bengaluru

Swachhata drive transforms St. John’s Road

In a spirited effort to promote cleanliness and civic responsibility, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) on Sunday morning organized a wall painting and intensive cleaning drive at St. John’s Church Road near PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya M.E.G. & Centre. The initiative was carri

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Bengaluru

Karnataka launches backward classes survey

The Karnataka government has begun a comprehensive socio-economic survey across the state from today, Monday, through the Backward Classes Commission. The door-to-door survey aims to collect detailed educational and economic information from households and will be conducted by tr

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