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Hong Kong lawmakers reject bill on same-sex rights

Hong Kong’s bill on same-sex unions faced strong opposition, with 71 legislators vetoing it, marking the first defeat in the pro-Beijing dominated legislature Hong Kong Hong Kong’s Legislative Council on Wednesday voted down a government bill that would have given limited l

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Karnataka

Geo-tagging for Socio-Economic Survey to Finish in 4 Days

Belagavi In support of the State Backward Classes Commission’s social and educational survey, geo-tagging of households using electricity meter data is progressing rapidly in Belagavi district. The commission has decided to geo-tag all 10.4 lakh homes to ensure no family is le

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Karnataka

Shettar Gets Def Min’s Assurance on Cantonment Land Transfer

CH News Belagavi MP and former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi to push for the transfer of identified civilian areas under the Belagavi Cantonment Board to the Belagavi City Corporation. The meeting centered on the long

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World

Australia clears vaccine to protect koalas

Chlamydia Under Control Sydney Australia has approved the world’s first vaccine to shield endangered koalas from chlamydia, a disease that has severely reduced their wild populations. The vaccine, developed over more than a decade by the University of the Sunshine Coast

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World

EU to launch Eastern Flank Watch, build drone wall

Von der Leyen announced initiative to enhance real-time surveillance and bolster Europe’s eastern border security Brussels European leaders on Wednesday condemned Russia’s drone swarm attack on Poland and announced new defence measures, including an “Eastern Flank Watch” an

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World

US Congressman denounces temple attacks as rising hate

Washington Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam strongly condemned recent attacks on Hindu temples in the United States, calling them part of a troubling rise in violence against religious spaces. Speaking in the House of Representatives, he said such “hateful” acts w

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World

Nepal Army takes control, curfew imposed nationwide

Kathmandu The Nepali Army has taken charge of law and order across the country, imposing a nationwide curfew after violent Gen Z protests led to arson and vandalism of key government buildings. Until now, the District Administration Office under the Home Ministry had enforc

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Karnataka

Mysuru University Question Repetition Draws Activist Complaint

Mysuru Students who appeared for the third-semester BEd examination conducted in June under the CBCS and CAGP scheme at the University of Mysore (UoM) were left in a dilemma after a question was repeated in the same section of the paper. Social activist R.N. Sathyanarayana, a

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Karnataka

Major Tourism Push by Koppal DC Suresh B Itnal

Boost to Tourism Koppal Koppal’s Deputy Commissioner, Suresh B Itnal, has unveiled several key initiatives to boost tourism in the district. In a review meeting at his office, he directed officials to submit a revised proposal for acquiring 93.1 acres at Anjanadri Hills to

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Karnataka

Tuberculosis in One Place Threatens All: Taluk Medical Officer

Taluk Medical Officer Dr. BV Girish urges strict adherence to guidelines as tuberculosis detection in one place signals its presence everywhere.Chitradurga Taluk Medical Officer Dr. BV Girish emphasized that if tuberculosis is detected in one place, it exists everywhere. He sp

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Business

China seen as new export market for India

New Delhi India’s exporters facing steep US tariffs could find opportunities in China if they remain competitive, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal highlighted. Agarwal noted that exporters hit by 50 per cent US tariffs — exclu

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Business

AI may boost global GDP by $15.7 trillion

New Delhi Artificial Intelligence (AI) could add nearly $15.7 trillion to the world economy by 2030, according to a joint report released by FICCI and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on Wednesday. The study describes AI as the defining technology of the 21st century, shaping fut

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Business

Israel, Gujarat explore finance, tech, agriculture ties

Smotrich praised India-Israel ties, showing keen interest in GIFT City and UPI for Israeli finance expansion Gandhinagar Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, on his first visit to India, met Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Wednesday, explorin

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Business

Cabinet clears two key projects in Bihar

Growth Gets Greenlit New Delhi The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two major infrastructure projects in Bihar with a combined outlay of Rs 7,616 crore. The first project is the construction of a 4-lane greenfie

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Business

India, US can forge transformative trade partnership

Trump confirmed trade talks restart, called Modi a “very good friend.” Modi praised India-US ties, saying renewed dialogue would deepen bilateral cooperation and mutual success New Delhi Former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Wednesday said India and the United States have the p

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