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Indian-origin motel manager brutally beheaded in Texas

Washington A shocking act of violence has left the Indian community in Dallas shaken after 50-year-old motel manager Chandra Nagamallaiah was brutally killed and beheaded with a machete. The incident took place at a motel where Nagamallaiah worked, sending shockwaves through t

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India

Democracy By Descent

Nearly Half of Women Lawmakers Are Dynasts: ADR New Delhi A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has found that 21% of India’s current MPs, MLAs, and MLCs — 1,107 out of 5,204 — come from political families. This trend, known as dynastic politics, is most

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India

C. P. Radhakrishnan sworn in as India’s Vice-President

Some discontent arose over seating arrangements, as Opposition leaders were placed further back than expected—Kharge in the second row, others from smaller parties behind him New Delhi Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was sworn in on Friday as the 15th Vice-President of

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India

Uttarakhand Hit by 3.1 Magnitude EarthquakePithoragarh

A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.1 struck Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand on Friday at 4:22 pm, with a depth of 10 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The quake’s epicentre was recorded at 30.03°N latitude and 80.69°E longitude. Further details about its impact are aw

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India

Pahalgam Terror Attack Severely Impacts J&K Tourism: MLA Sadiq

J&K MLA Tanvir Sadiq says Pahalgam terror attack caused massive tourism losses, urges statehood restoration for full recovery. Kochi Jammu and Kashmir MLA Tanvir Sadiq has highlighted the severe economic impact of the Pahalgam terror attack on the region’s tourism sector, e

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India

Misri Holds Talks with EU PSC to Strengthen Ties

PSC visits India, meets Foreign Secretary, explores defence, security, and strategic cooperation New Delhi Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with the Political and Security Committee (PSC) of the Council of the European Union on Friday, according to a statement by t

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Karnataka

District Marks World Schizophrenia Day with Awareness ProgramGadag

The District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, District Health and Family Welfare Department, District Mental Health Programme Division, Information and Public Relations Department, Taluk Health Officers’ Office, and Sankanur Institute of Nursing Science jointly organized an event

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Karnataka

Congress Rule Could Empower Anti-Nationals: MP

Shivamogga MP BY Raghavendra strongly criticized the Congress, claiming that if the party comes to power, anti-national forces will gain confidence and mental courage. Speaking to the media on Friday, he said that under Congress rule at both the Centre and the state, such forc

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Karnataka

Major Tourist Fort Developed with Rs. 28.40 Cr Investment

Fort redeveloped with Rs. 28.40 crore; further upgrades planned to improve tourist facilities and accessibility. Chitradurga The district’s prominent tourist attraction, the Fort, has been developed at a cost of Rs. 28.40 crore, including the installation of a sound and lig

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Karnataka

Satish Jarkiholi Calls for Preserving Basavanna’s Ideologies

Satish Jarkiholi urges preserving Basavanna’s teachings through the Basava Culture Campaign to inspire future generations. Belagavi District In-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi emphasized that Basavanna’s ideas must be preserved as long as the earth exists, commending the B

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India

Rahul says vote theft issue bigger than Modi’s Manipur visitJunagadh

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that Manipur has faced problems for a long time, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the north-eastern state is not a big deal. Speaking to reporters at Keshod airport in Junagadh, Gujarat, Gandhi emphasised that the m

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India

Mini Bhagavad Gita, Modi Cutout book draw crowds at book fair

A miniature Bhagavad Gita and a Modi cutout book have become star attractions at the National Book Fair in Lucknow. Lucknow At the ongoing National Book Fair in Lucknow’s Balrampur Garden, two unusual books have caught the public’s attention—a miniature edition of the Bhaga

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India

SC on Firecracker Ban

SC asks why firecracker ban only limited to Delhi-NCR New Delhi The Supreme Court questioned why the firecracker ban applies only to Delhi-NCR, stressing that clean air is a right for all citizens, not just for residents of the capital. Chief Justice of India observed that

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India

Operation Sindoor was reality check for India: Defence Secy

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar said India is close to finalising collaboration with a global engine manufacturer to co-develop fighter jet engines with DRDO. Pune Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday said Operation Sindoor has acted as a wake-up call, highlighting

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Bengaluru

Near-Tip Over of School Bus Underscores Poor Road Conditions

On Friday, a school bus carrying around 20 children narrowly avoided toppling into a cratered section of the Panathur–Balagere road, exposing serious road safety issues in the city. The bus had to be evacuated through the back door as terrified students were rescued, highlighting

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