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Karnataka

K’taka Govt Firm on Raising Alamatti Dam Height: DCM

MLA Patil urges fair compensation; extra relief deemed unnecessary by ministers Vijayapura Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday reaffirmed that the Karnataka government is committed to raising the Alamatti dam’s height from 518 meters to 524 meters. He said the g

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Bengaluru

BWSSB cuts cauvery water tariffs for apartments, PGs

In a significant relief to apartment complexes and paying guest (PG) facilities, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has revised its water tariff structure, reducing rates that were increased in April this year. The revision comes after strong opposition from

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Bengaluru

Rowdy sheet reopened against accused

The Bharathinagar police on Saturday reopened a rowdy sheet against Jagadish alias Jaga in connection with the high-profile murder of Biklu Shiva alias Shivakumar in Bengaluru. Jagadish, who has a prior criminal record, was previously removed from the rowdy list in September 2023

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Bengaluru

Air force technical college graduation parade

Young Officers Commended for Excellence, Discipline, and Leadership Skills CH NEWS  The Air Force Technical College celebrated the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 105th Aeronautical Engineering Course on Saturday, marking the successful completion of 62 weeks of intensive t

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Bengaluru

BJP opposes ballot paper

BJP to launch campaign against ballot move The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly opposed the Congress government’s decision to hold upcoming local body elections in Karnataka using ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The state cabinet’s recent a

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Bengaluru

Daylight burglary at Banaswadi house captured

CCTV footage helps police investigate daring theft, urging residents to enhance home security measures. In a daring daylight burglary, a thief broke into a house located on the premises of a kalyana mantap in the Banaswadi area and escaped with cash and gold worth around ₹3.5

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Bengaluru

Civic officials ordered to intensify city cleanliness

Civic Authorities Launch Drive to Improve Public Spaces and Safety City authorities have issued strict instructions to improve cleanliness and infrastructure maintenance in and around the Majestic area, one of Bengaluru’s busiest transit hubs. During an inspection, civic offic

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Business

Renault Reduces Prices Up to Rs 96,000 Post-GST Reforms

New Delhi Renault India announced a significant price reduction for its cars on Saturday, following the rollout of GST 2.0, passing the entire benefit on to customers. Prices of its three models Kwid, Triber and Kiger have been slashed by up to Rs 96,395. As per the French car

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Business

India’s Assistance to Afghanistan Balances Aid and Geopolitics

New Delhi The humanitarian aid dispatched by New Delhi immediately after the initial earthquake rocked the southeastern parts of Afghanistan at the end of August is not a gesture in isolation. Though India has not granted recognition to the Taliban rulers in Kabul, it has cont

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Business

Electronics Manufacturing Sector Grows Six-Fold in 11 years

India’s Electronics BoomNew Delhi India’s electronics manufacturing sector has witnessed unprecedented growth over the past 11 years, with production expanding six-fold to become an industry worth ₹11.5 lakh crore, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Sat

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Business

India’s Food Processing Industry to Reach $535 bn by FY26

Experts highlight India’s food processing sector poised to touch $535 billion by FY26, with organic food market set for exponential growthNew Delhi India’s food processing sector is projected to reach $535 billion by FY26, driven by rising consumption and growing exports, expe

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Entertainment

Allu Arjun bags SIIMA 2025 top honor for Pushpa 2

The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2025 began in Dubai on Friday, celebrating talent from the Telugu and Kannada film industries. The evening was dominated by two Telugu blockbusters—Pushpa 2: The Rule and Kalki 2898 AD—which took home several top honors. Allu

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Entertainment

Boney Kapoor upset over Sridevi’s Baahubali pay

Producer Boney Kapoor has finally spoken about the long-standing controversy surrounding late actress Sridevi’s decision to decline the role of Sivagami in Baahubali. He clarified that she did not refuse the film because of excessive demands, but due to unfair salary offers and m

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Entertainment

Ritwik Bhowmik to debut in Bollywood with Abhootpurva

Actor Ritwik Bhowmik, best known for his role as Radhe Rathore in the hit musical series Bandish Bandits, is now stepping into Bollywood with his first feature film. The actor will headline Abhootpurva, a romantic horror comedy set in the 1990s in Agra, where he plays a character

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Entertainment

Manika Vishwakarma to portray Maa Sita in Ramleela

Miss Universe India 2025, Manika Vishwakarma, has been chosen to play the role of Maa Sita in the grand annual event, Ayodhya Ramleela. Known as the world’s largest Ramleela, the production is a much-awaited celebration that attracts audiences from across the country. The orga

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Entertainment

Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda post heartfelt 'Saiyaara' tribute

New Delhi Saiyaara, featuring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has completed 50 successful days in theatres since its release on July 18. The film, directed by Mohit Suri, has struck a strong chord with audiences, becoming a milestone in the careers of both lead actors.

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