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Business

Digital portal connects India’s youth to industries

The MY Bharat platform has evolved into a massive digital hub, providing over 1.52 lakh youth volunteering opportunities NEW DELHI India's mega youth initiative, the MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) platform, has officially transformed into a massive digital hub for the nation'

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Business

Adani plans South Asia’s largest missile complex

The Adani Group is investing 2,500 crore rupees to build South Asia’s largest private-sector missile manufacturing complex in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, creating 5,000 jobs. AHMEDABAD The Adani Group announced a major plan to invest 2,500 crore rupees over the next three yea

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Business

Centre dismisses reports of Bhutan rejecting E20

The central government denied reports that Bhutan rejected an Indian E20 petrol proposal, stating no such offer existed. NEW DELHI The central government dismissed recent reports claiming that Bhutan rejected an Indian proposal to import E20 petrol. Officials clarified that

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Business

India’s E20 ethanol blending program successful: BPCL Dir.

MUMBAI India's E20 ethanol blending program is a highly successful, multi-year initiative built on deep stakeholder cooperation, stated former BPCL director R. Ramachandran. Oil firms, automakers, and scientists successfully aligned technical and policy goals to roll out the 2

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Business

Trump’s Coupang stock trades spark intense debate

WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump made 18 trades in Coupang shares between October and May, financial disclosure reports reveal. Managed by his financial advisors, the transactions suggest Trump currently holds up to $130,000 in the U.S.-listed e-commerce giant. The inve

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Business

Currency plunge: South Korean Won tumbles hard

SEOUL The South Korean won has plummeted nearly 6% against the US dollar this year, according to recent data. This dramatic currency slide comes as anxious foreign investors aggressively dumped more than 156 trillion won, roughly $102.3 billion, worth of domestic stocks. Finan

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Business

CG SEMI begins commercial semiconductor production

NEW DELHI India has officially entered a new semiconductor era with CG SEMI’s advanced plant starting commercial production in Sanand, Gujarat. This Rs 7,600 crore facility, built alongside Japan's Renesas Electronics, is the country’s third active microchip unit of 2026. Taki

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Karnataka

Punyashram remains symbol of service and compassion

Gadag The 82nd commemoration of Panchakshari Gawai and the 16th remembrance of Pt. Puttaraja Gawai were observed with devotion at Veereshwara Punyashram in Gadag. The festival honoured both gurus for their lifelong service to the blind, orphaned, and poor, who were given shelt

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Karnataka

Funeral ordeal renews call for road, bridge construction

KARWAR Residents of Doddahittalkeri Majare under Hosakuli Gram Panchayat in Honnavar taluk of Uttara Kannada district are once again demanding a permanent road and bridge after villagers were forced to carry a coffin through neck-deep floodwater for a funeral. The incident

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Karnataka

Police sub-inspector arrested after serious POCSO allegations

Karwar A police sub-inspector posted at Manki Police Station in Honnavar taluk was arrested after a case was registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The arrest has shocked people across Uttara Kannada district. According to

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Karnataka

Dr Shashi simplifies voter revision for young minds

Dr Shashi said voter revision ensures accurate list, explained SIR process, and encouraged children to understand it KARWAR Chief Executive Officer of Uttara Kannada Zilla Panchayat, Dr. Dileesh Shashi, explained the Special Intensive Revision of Voters 2026 (SIR) to childr

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Karnataka

MP Bommai questions delay in execution of sanctioned works

MP directed officials to fix RTC, e-Swathu and NOC issues, warned fund cancellation, ordered progress report in a week, and update works on Darpan Portal Gadag Former Chief Minister and Haveri Gadag Lok Sabha MP Basavaraj Bommai expressed strong displeasure over delays in M

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Karnataka

Floodwaters enter ancient Maruti Temple after heavy rainfall

Floodwater entered temple sanctum, reaching neck level of idols of Lord Rama, Lakshmana and Sita BELAGAVI Continuous heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats and the Kanakumbi forest area over the past four days has significantly increased the water level in the Malaprabha River

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Karnataka

Slum Association distributes supplies to students

Hosapete In Hosapete, the Slum People's Association distributed notebooks and geometry boxes to more than 50 slum students at a programme held in Gautam Buddha AC Function Hall. The event was sponsored by social worker Chand Bhasha and organised with support from local volunte

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Karnataka

Woman falls to death from building

Hosapete Eramma, a woman from Nagappa Katte in Amaravati, died after falling from the Lakshmi Venkateswara building near Dobi Ghat in Hosapete on Sunday. She had recently undergone surgery to remove an abdominal tumour and was suffering from depression after returning home. Ac

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Karnataka

Severe storm topples tamarind tree, damages four homes

Belagavi A huge tamarind tree crashed onto four houses in Kundanagari after a strong storm hit the city. Heavy rain and powerful winds caused major damage, leaving poor families without shelter. Household items, clothes, groceries, and school supplies were destroyed. Luckily,

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World

Protests flare over 25-meter road widening plan

KATHMANDU Angry residents and business owners launched fresh protests in the city of Birgunj. The crowds are fighting a government plan to widen the main road, demanding fair financial compensation and new housing before officials tear down their properties. Led by local ac

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