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India

VCK considers joining Vijay-led TN cabinet

CHENNAI Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi president Thol Thirumavalavan said the party would discuss Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s renewed invitation to join the Vijay-led government in Tamil Nadu. He stated that TVK leaders assured him rebel AIADMK legislators would not be include

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Karnataka

Experts highlight economic value of bee conservation

CH News  Bengaluru  “World Bee Day” was organized by the Department of Apiculture and the All India Research Project on Bees and Pollinators at the University of Agriculture on Wednesday at the North Block Auditorium, GKVK, Bengaluru. The event brought together scientists,

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Karnataka

MLA inspects rain damage in Bidar villages

Dr. Beldale ordered immediate aid, power restoration, and urgent repair of damaged poles, roads, drainage systems, and fallen trees BIDAR Bidar South Constituency MLA Dr Shailendra Beldale visited Kolara village and nearby areas to inspect damage caused by untimely rain and

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Karnataka

Children: Citizens of Today, Not Just Tomorrow”

Suhana Shipra Despite countless articles, constitutional rights, and laws designed to protect children and minorities, society often appears hypocritical when there is empowerment without true representation. While activists continue to fight against exploitation and demand eq

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Karnataka

Collector urges dengue precautions in Mandya district

Gram Panchayats and municipal councils were directed to conduct regular fogging, while the health department spreads awareness, stressing discipline, cleanliness, and community participation to prevent dengue Mandya District Collector Dr. Kumar has urged people to take stro

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Karnataka

Minister prioritises sericulture growth in Coastal Karnataka

The minister announced modern sericulture training, stronger silk markets, transport subsidies, and additional staff support for farmers’ development Vitla Animal Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh said that sericulture will get special priority in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi di

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Karnataka

Officials review fund utilisation in Mandya

Mandya Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board reviewed loan usage under Vipra Self-Employment Direct Loan Scheme in Mandya and Maddur taluks. President Asagodu Jayasimha visited beneficiaries. Officials including directors and skill development officers were present. The te

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Karnataka

Dandeli issues strict new waste segregation rules

Karwar Residents of Dandeli have been instructed to strictly follow new Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 issued under central guidelines. Households, shops, and commercial units must separate waste into green bin for wet waste, blue bin for dry waste, red bin for sanitary was

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Karnataka

Upalokayukta hearing scheduled in Mandya district

Mandya The Hon’ble Upalokayukta Justice B. Veerappa will visit Mandya district on May 21 and 22 to conduct a hearing and disposal program for pending complaints. The sessions will be held from 10 am to 5 pm at Ambedkar Bhawan in Mandya city. The hearing will focus only on comp

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India

Stop politicizing icon Zubeen Garg: CM

GUWAHATI Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized opposition parties for trying to use the legacy of late iconic singer Zubeen Garg for political gains. Speaking to reporters at "Zubeen Khetra," the memorial site near Guwahati where the artist's last rites were p

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India

TN health minister opposes NEET

CHENNAI Tamil Nadu Health Minister Dr. K.G. Arunraj strongly criticized the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), calling it unfair to marginalized students. Speaking at his first official review meeting at Madras Medical College, the newly appointed minister decla

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India

Guj Waqf Board sets strict portal registration deadline

All local institutions should complete mandatory UMEED portal registration by May 26, it stated GANDHINAGAR The Gujarat State Waqf Board has issued an urgent appeal to all administrators, trustees, and institutions across the state to complete their mandatory registration o

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India

HC blow for minister's accused son

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar claimed he surrendered his son, Bandi Bhageerath, in a POCSO case, contradicting Cyberabad Police reports of a formal arrest HYDERABAD Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has strongly claimed that he personally han

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India

Telangana seeks Rs 5000 crore from Centre under SASCI

The assistance has been sought under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment to fund key welfare and infra projects NEW DELHI Telangana has requested an additional 5,000 crore rupees in financial help from the Central government. Deputy Chief M

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India

Madani backs cow as ‘national animal’ to end hate politics

NEW DELHI Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani said that declaring the cow as India’s “national animal” could help reduce hate politics and violence linked to cow protection issues. He said ongoing disputes around the cow have led to mob lynching incidents and t

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Karnataka

Toravi Gram Panchayat faces allegations of civic neglect

Vijayapura Vijayapura’s Toravi Gram Panchayat has come under sharp criticism from residents who allege widespread civic neglect, poor sanitation management, and administrative failure. Locals say the village has deteriorated to a point where “it begins and ends with garbage,”

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Karnataka

Food department seizes 43 LPG cylinders in Bhalki raids

Food officials seized 43 domestic LPG cylinders in Bhalki raids on hotels and tea stalls for alleged illegal commercial usage. Bidar Food department officials conducted surprise raids on hotels and tea stalls in Bhalki town, seizing 43 domestic LPG cylinders that were alleg

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