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Karnataka

Cooling facilities improve darshan experience at Krishna Math

Udupi Thousands of devotees visiting the famous Udupi Sri Krishna Math are now getting relief from the scorching summer heat, thanks to several new facilities introduced by the temple administration under the Paryaya Shiroor Math. Despite rising temperatures in Udupi, devot

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Karnataka

Kasaragod workers raise alarm over price hike

INTUC workers in Kasaragod protested against rising cooking gas prices, alleging hardship for labourers and common people. Kasaragod Workers and common people are being deceived, alleged INTUC leaders during a protest in Kasaragod against rising cooking gas prices. The demo

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Karnataka

Shringeri political battle intensifies after Court order

Supreme Court interim order lets T. D. Rajegowda continue as MLA, prompting Congress workers in Chikkamagaluru to celebrate with milk abhisheka and fireworks. Chikkamagaluru Political celebrations erupted after the Supreme Court issued an interim order allowing T. D. Rajego

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Karnataka

Bike rider killed in bus collision near Shivamogga

Shivamogga A 32-year-old bike rider Shivakumar from Old Joga in Honnali taluk of Davanagere district died on the spot after a private bus hit his motorcycle near Kommanalu Cross in Shivamogga. The accident occurred when the bike rider was returning home to Haleshoga after trav

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Karnataka

Lightning and rain trigger losses across villages

Karkala Heavy pre-monsoon rain, lightning, and strong winds caused widespread destruction across Karkala taluk during the past two days. Horticultural crops and residential properties suffered major damage, especially in Bola village, where several plantations were uprooted an

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Karnataka

Netravati levels drop, officials release water from reservoir

Bantwal Authorities in Dakshina Kannada have ordered emergency water releases after the Netravati river level dropped sharply near Bantwal. Stretches between Jakribettu dam and the Panemangaluru bridge have nearly dried, exposing rocks and sandbanks amid intense summer heat. B

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Karnataka

Intro

MP warned slow contractors may face notices and blacklisting, while officials reported pending JJM works and village phase transfers Uttara Kannada seeks permanent water solution under JJM Karwar MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri said that villages facing repeated drinking wat

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Karnataka

Emotional farewell held for Minister Sudhakar in Chitradurga

Intro Administration managed funeral crowds smoothly; police ensured security; leaders praised Sudhakar’s humble service and developmental vision continues CHITRADURGA Several leaders gathered in Chitradurga to pay their last respects to late Minister D. Sudhakar. His mo

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India

WB govt tightens crackdown on cow smuggling

KolkataThe newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party government has initiated strict measures to curb alleged cow smuggling in the state, directing police and administrative authorities to increase surveillance and prevent illegal cattle trade activities.According to government officia

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India

SIR deletions impacted Bengal poll results: TMC to SC

Intro The top court said Mamata Banerjee and others could file fresh applications over electoral roll deletions in West Bengal New Delhi The Trinamool Congress on Monday informed the Supreme Court of India that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in W

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India

Modi links Pokhran nuke tests with India’s spiritual traditions

Gir Somnath  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday linked India’s 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests with the country’s spiritual and cultural traditions while addressing the ‘Somnath Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrations in Gujarat. Speaking after participating in ceremonies at the histor

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Business

Centre replaces MGNREGA with VB-GRAMG from July 1

New DelhiThe Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Act will officially replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, commonly known as MGNREGA, which will stand repealed once the new legislation is implemented nationwide. According to the government’s FAQ document, the n

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Business

OMCs warn customers of rising LPG delivery scams via OTPs

New Delhi State‑owned oil marketing companies warned of rising cases of LPG delivery scams in which fraudsters impersonate official gas delivery services to extract One‑Time Passwords and Delivery Authentication Codes. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Indian

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Karnataka

H. K. Patil reviews patient condition at hospital

Blurb Minister H.K. Patil urged strict safety at fairs, discussed Tontadarya Mutt fair duration, Lakkundi excavations, new bus stand plans, and condoled D. Sudhakar’s death GADAG State Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation and Tou

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