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BelagaviMinister Satish Jarkiholi has called for supporting Appannagouda Patil’s faction in the upcoming Hukkeri Taluk Rural Electricity Cooperative Society elections, stressing the need for transparent and proactive governance. Speaking at a pre-election meeting at Nesari Gar
Few figures in history have fascinated the world as much as Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt. Popular imagination often reduces her to a symbol of beauty and seduction, but Cleopatra’s legacy goes far beyond appearances. She was a shrewd poli
The 20th century witnessed a sweeping wave of decolonization across Africa, a continent that had endured decades of European imperial control. Colonization, which intensified after the Berlin Conference of 1884–85, had carved Africa into territories under British, French, Portugu
Throughout history, libraries have been more than collections of books—they have been the guardians of human knowledge, culture, and memory. From clay tablets and scrolls to digital archives, libraries have preserved the achievements, struggles, and wisdom of civilizations. Witho
Buddhism, which originated in India during the 6th century BCE under the guidance of Siddhartha Gautama—the Buddha—did not remain confined to religious philosophy alone. Its ideals of simplicity, meditation, and enlightenment profoundly shaped Indian art and architecture. From ro
Thiruvananthapuram Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty on Monday sharply criticised Union Minister Suresh Gopi for calling those who raised allegations of voter list manipulation vanaras (monkeys). In a Facebook post, Sivankutty described Gopi’s remark as insulting, unfort
Akhilesh Yadav: UP’s small mafias merged into mega-mafia New Delhi Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday accused the Election Commission of deliberately deleting the names of voters from backward communities, alleging bias in favour of the ruling BJP. Speaking
AI aids cops Nagpur Artificial Intelligence (AI) is steadily proving its value in law enforcement, and a recent case in Nagpur has highlighted its impact. On August 9, a speeding truck hit a couple riding a motorcycle, killing the woman on the spot. The shocking visuals of
One major project is setting up IIM Guwahati. Once approved, it will become the 22nd IIM to gain national importance status under the IIM Act, joining the existing 21 institutes New Delhi A bill seeking to include the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati in the sch
Opposition Walks Out in Rajya Sabha, Seeks Urgent Discussion on SIR New Delhi Several MPs from the INDIA bloc staged a protest in the Parliament House complex on Monday against the Election Commission’s voter list revision exercise in Bihar. The protest was led by Congre
Leh Over 100 crew members working on a Bollywood film shoot in Leh were hospitalised following a case of food poisoning, officials confirmed on Monday. The workers, who are not locals, reported severe stomach pain, vomiting, and headaches after meals and were admitted to SNM H
Dabrowski, Routliffe win Cincinnati title; Mektic, Ram claim first Masters 1000 together in comeback victory Almaty A light aircraft crashed in Kazakhstan’s Akmola region on Monday, killing both people on board. The country’s transport ministry confirmed that the Aerostar R
Helal Uddin was arrested after BNP’s Salah Uddin Khan accused him, ex-commissioners of poll manipulation; later charged with treason, fraud, and embezzlement Dhaka A Bangladeshi court on Monday ordered former Law Minister Anisul Huq to be shown arrested in two cases linked
Trust In Transit Kathmandu India has handed over light strike vehicles, medical equipment, and military animals to the Nepali Army, marking another step in strengthening defence cooperation between the two neighbours. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri presented the items to Ne
Zelensky cited gains in Donetsk, Sumy, vowing Ukraine will keep defending every part of its territory Washington Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has renewed his appeal for Russia to end the war, expressing hope that a united front with the United States and European
Yangon Myanmar will hold the first phase of its general elections on December 28, the Union Election Commission announced on Monday. Officials said the polls will be conducted in phases, with later dates to be shared soon. The decision comes after the military-backed governmen
Islamabad Pakistan is facing one of the deadliest monsoon seasons in its history as torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides have killed at least 657 people and injured nearly 1,000 since late June, according to official data. The National Disaster Management Authorit
Mumbai US broking firm Jefferies has advised its clients to buy Indian stocks, saying President Donald Trump is likely to soften his stance on high tariffs. The firm believes India remains a strong investment opportunity despite short-term challenges. Christopher Wood, a se
