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Karnataka

Dr Mahadev Dixit Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

CH NEWS Belagavi Managing Director and Chief Cardiac Surgeon of Arihant Hospital, Dr Mahadev D Dixit has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 9th Annual Conference of the Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons of India (SMICTS) in

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Karnataka

Forest Conservation is a Sacred Task: Minister Khandre

Call to Protect Forests CH NEWS Dharwad “In the current context of global warming and climate change, the responsibility for the conservation of forests and wildlife has increased more than ever,” said Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Ishwar B Khandre. Speakin

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Karnataka

Annasaheb Jolle Launches Non-Partisan Cooperative Movement

Former MP Annasaheb Jolle announced a non-partisan cooperative movement in Hukkeri to revive loss-making institutions and support farmers. CH NEWS Belagavi Former Chikkodi MP Annasaheb Jolle has announced the launch of a non-partisan cooperative movement in Hukkeri taluk

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Karnataka

Youth Should Learn Constitution, Value Democracy: ZP CEO

Zilla Panchayat CEO Dr. S. Akash urged youth to understand India’s independence, Constitution, and democratic values. Chitradurga “The youth should understand the way our country gained independence, the importance of the Constitution and democracy,” said Zilla Panchayat C

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Bengaluru

Senior engineers participate in GBA civic programme

A civic programme held under the banner of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) witnessed the active participation of senior engineers and officials from the Bengaluru South City Corporation. The event underscored the collective commitment of the engineering community to strengt

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Bengaluru

GBA clears long-standing black spot in Banashankari

In a significant step towards improving urban cleanliness and public safety, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) successfully cleared a long-standing black spot in Ward No. 180, Banashankari Temple – Teachers Colony 2nd Cross Point, under the jurisdiction of the Bengaluru South

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Bengaluru

DCP inspects key city junctions to ease traffic

DCP Urges Stricter Enforcement to Improve Road Safety and Flow  To ease congestion during peak traffic hours, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic-East) conducted an on-ground inspection at two major junctions—Kasturi Nagar Outer Ring Road and Marathahalli Bridge Junction—on

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Bengaluru

Installation of aerators saves 90 MLD water in B’luru

Water-Saving Drive  In a landmark initiative to promote water conservation, the Karnataka Congress government has introduced the large-scale installation of aerators in Bengaluru households and establishments, resulting in significant savings for the city’s water supply system

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Bengaluru

DCM flags off rally to mark International Democracy Day

Hundreds join colorful rally, celebrating people’s power and reaffirming Karnataka’s democratic spirit. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar flagged off a spirited bike rally at Kanteerava Stadium on Monday to mark the International Day of Democracy. The event, attended by hu

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Bengaluru

Cyber fraud targets actor Upendra and his family

Upendra, wife Priyanka appeal to public after phones hacked Kannada film star Upendra and his wife, actress Priyanka Upendra, became victims of a cybercrime after their mobile phones were hacked by fraudsters on Monday. The couple lodged a complaint at the Cyber Crime Police S

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World

Lula rejects US tariffs, defends Brazil’s sovereignty

New YorkBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has firmly declared that the country’s democracy and sovereignty are “non-negotiable,” while rejecting Washington’s recent decision to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Brazilian goods. In an opinion piece for The New York Time

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World

North Korea expands spy agency, strengthens intelligence

Pak revealed intelligence on upcoming South Korea, US, and Japan joint drills, including Freedom Edge and Iron Mace SeoulSouth Korea’s unification ministry on Monday said North Korea is believed to have expanded its spy agency, the General Reconnaissance Bureau (GRB), into a n

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World

India, Fiji explore maritime security, disaster cooperation

Joint Security Talks SuvaIndia and Fiji on Monday held discussions to deepen cooperation in maritime security, capacity development, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) during the visit of INS Kadmatt to Suva. The Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare corvett

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World

Rubio, Netanyahu hold talks amid Gaza crisis

The UNHRC announced an urgent debate on Israel’s “military aggression” in Qatar, after Pakistan and Kuwait requested it on behalf of Islamic blocs Tel AvivUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held three hours of talks in West Jerusale

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World

Trump warns of national emergency in Washington

Trump warned ending ICE cooperation could spike crime, pledging full support to residents and local businesses Washington DCUS President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to declare a national emergency in Washington DC if local authorities stop cooperating with federal immigr

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News

Water Wisdom of India: An Overview

For millennia, India’s water harvesting technologies represented a symbiosis between people and nature, tailored to local topography, climate, and social organization. These methods were conceived not just as utilitarian structures but as community assets—integral to rituals, liv

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News

The Urban Water Crisis: Drivers for Mandates

Rapid urbanization has altered land use across India, replacing natural absorption zones with concrete. As a result, cities experience reduced groundwater recharge rates, increased surface runoff, and frequent flooding during monsoons. Water demand has outstripped supply: Accordi

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