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Charlotte FC clinch playoff spot after Messi penalty miss

Charlotte Charlotte FC sealed their Major League Soccer playoff berth for the third straight year with a 3-0 win over Inter Miami on Saturday night, a match defined by Lionel Messi’s rare penalty miss. In the 31st minute, Messi earned a penalty after being brought down in t

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Sports

ISSF World Cup: Sajjanar wins bronze in women's air rifle

Ningbo Meghana Sajjanar earned her first-ever World Cup medal, winning bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle, as India finished fifth in the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol. This was her first final in eight years, making the achievement even more special. Meghana shot 230.0 to t

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India

Nepal to Hold Parliamentary Elections in March 2026

Nepal’s parliamentary elections are set for March 5, 2026, as announced by President Ramchandra Paudel following political unrest. Kathmandu Nepal’s next parliamentary elections will be held on March 5, 2026, President Ramchandra Paudel’s office has announced, following a w

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India

Airstrike on Rakhine School

Myanmar Airstrike Kills 19 Students in Rakhine, UNICEF Condemns Attack Kyauktaw At least 19 high school students were killed and 22 others injured when a military airstrike hit two private schools in Kyauktaw township, western Rakhine State, according to the Arakan Army (AA

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Karnataka

Hassan Tragedy: CM Orders Immediate Support for Victims' Families

Reacting to BJP’s demand for higher compensation, CM said govt aid cannot replace lost lives but is meant to console the bereaved families. Mysuru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that government compensation cannot equal the value of lives lost, but is meant to console the

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World

U.S. officials meet Taliban in Kabul over detainee talks

Kabul U.S. officials held talks in Kabul on Saturday regarding Americans detained in Afghanistan, the Taliban’s Foreign Ministry said. The meeting involved Adam Boehler, the Trump administration’s special envoy for hostage response, and Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. special en

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World

Kim Jong-un signals dual nuclear, conventional arms development

Kim prioritizes tank modernization and deployed 15,000 troops to support Russia, emphasizing combat readiness and training SeoulNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un has announced that Pyongyang will unveil a policy of simultaneously developing nuclear forces and conventional weapon

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World

US Prez Trump proposes heavy tariffs on China and Russia

Trump’s proposal follows past threats of secondary sanctions on Russia oil buyers, including India’s tariff, but no similar action has targeted China yet Washington US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for NATO nations to impose steep tariffs of 50 to 100 percent on

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World

Pak says clashes near the Afghan border killed 12 soldiers

Pakistan accused militants of using Afghan soil for attacks, alleged Indian support for terrorists, which India denies Peshawar Pakistani security forces clashed with militants near the Afghan border over the past two days, killing 12 soldiers and 35 militants, the military

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Bengaluru

Karnataka launches nation’s first cyber command

In a decisive move to combat the growing menace of online fraud, the Karnataka government has inaugurated the country’s first Cyber Command Center, marking a milestone in India’s fight against cybercrime. With more than 16,000 cybercrime cases pending investigation across the

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Bengaluru

Bengaluru boy undergoes scarless heart surgery

In a groundbreaking medical achievement, an 11-year-old boy underwent a rare scarless heart valve replacement at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru. The minimally invasive procedure involved only a small two-inch incision under the armpit, eliminating the need to cut o

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Bengaluru

The Vysya crown Karnataka debut

CH NEWS The city recently hosted the grand debut of The Vysya Crown – Miss & Mrs. Vysya Awards 2025 in Karnataka, marking a milestone in the pageant’s pan-India journey. The state-level competition crowned winners who will proudly represent Karnataka at the National Grand Fina

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Bengaluru

North Bengaluru civic facilities inspected

Commissioner emphasizes hygiene, flood readiness, and efficient citizen services Bengaluru North City Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar, accompanied by the joint commissioner, conducted a thorough inspection of multiple civic facilities and key operational points across the cit

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Bengaluru

Helmet Safety Campaign

Bengaluru police launch helmet safety drive  In a bid to improve road safety and reduce traffic-related injuries, the Bengaluru Police recently conducted an awareness campaign targeting two-wheeler riders in multiple areas across the city. Officers focused on educating riders

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Bengaluru

JC road white topping work underway

GBA upgrades JC Road for smoother travel, safety, and reduced maintenance under The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has commenced Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC) work for white topping on the busy JC Road, with a focus on improving road durability and commuter safety. The pr

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Bengaluru

Shakambari Nagar waste management reviewed

Commissioner urges timely garbage collection and stricter monitoring in city wards  Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner Shri Ramesh conducted an on-site inspection of Shakambari Nagar Ward, focusing on the efficiency of the ward’s waste management operations. During

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Karnataka

Heavy Rain Submerges 40 Plus Homes in Balichakra

Yadgir Continuous heavy rainfall in parts of the district has left residents of Balichakra village near Saidapur struggling, creating conditions that raise the risk of epidemic diseases. Social activist Umesh K. Mudnal voiced his concern, warning that if authorities do not tak

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