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The Centre will soon write to West Bengal and Tamil Nadu to join the PM SHRI school reform initiative NEW DELHI The Central Government is preparing a fresh push to bring West Bengal and Tamil Nadu into the fold of the PM SHRI school scheme. Following recent election resu
New Delhi Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested 38-year-old Sumit Rana, wanted in the July 2025 murder of national boxing champion Vikas Bhinda. He was on the run for eight months and had been declared a wanted criminal. On July 29, 2025, Bhinda was shot dead at Baba Haridas Naga
Kolkata The public office of TMC leader and minister Aroop Biswas in Tollygunge was allegedly vandalised by unknown miscreants, with furniture and documents damaged. The incident comes amid rising political tension in West Bengal following recent election results. Similar atta
Jaipur Rajasthan’s Excise Department has launched a major statewide campaign against illegal liquor activities, registering 633 cases in five days. Under the direction of Excise Commissioner Namit Mehta, enforcement teams acted against the manufacture, storage, transport, and
BENGALURU Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday clarified that the reported shifting of the Indian Premier League (IPL) final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad has no connection with demands from MLAs for match tickets. Responding to media queries near his Sadashivan
BENGALURU Bengaluru police have registered an FIR against actor Chetan Ahimsa following a controversy over his remarks on the memorial of Kannada icon Dr Rajkumar, intensifying a dispute that has drawn strong reactions from the film fraternity and fans. The case comes after
BENGALURU The Karnataka High Court has set aside a divorce order granted by a family court in favour of a husband, observing that serious allegations of mental cruelty linked to HIV infection cannot be accepted without supporting evidence. A Kalaburagi bench comprising Just
BENGALURU Admitting shortcomings in the party’s recent by-election performance, Union Minister V Somanna on Wednesday said the BJP should have functioned with greater unity and coordination, stressing that lack of teamwork had hurt its prospects. Speaking to reporters in th
Ambitious blueprint aims to reshape growth, improve mobility, boost sustainability outcomes BENGALURU Declaring a bold vision for the city’s future, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said Bengaluru will be transformed into a world-class economic hub through a
BENGALURU The seizure of drugs worth Rs 65 crore across the city in the past 15 days has raised concerns about Bengaluru emerging as a drug hub. Despite intensified vigilance, police say the supply chain remains active. Investigations are underway to trace the source and netwo
BALLARI The 112th foundation day of the Kannada Sahitya Parishad was celebrated in Ballari with cultural respect and tributes to language contributors. Dignitaries at the event said it is everyone’s duty to remember the sacrifice of Pinjar Ramjan Saheb of Kappagal village who
BELAGAVI The Belagavi city corporation has introduced a new shade system at traffic signals to help commuters escape the harsh summer heat at busy junctions in the city The initiative has been first implemented at Rani Channamma Circle where green tarpaulin shades have been pl
GADAG Kranti Sena and Savita Samaj leaders expressed gratitude to Sri Math and the district administration for their response during the Tontadarya Mutt fair accident in Gadag. They said more than 18 devotees were injured and received timely medical care due to quick action by
Koppal A special health awareness lecture on “Adolescent Health – Problems and Solutions” was held at Sri Kolli Nageswara Rao Gangaiah Government First Grade College in Gangavati, Koppal district. The programme was jointly organised by the college Youth Red Cross Unit and Inte
GADAG Applications have been invited at the GTTC centre on Naragunda Alagavadi Road in Gadag district for vocational training courses for interested youth. Courses include Toolroom Machinist, Vehicle Assembly Fitter and Automobile Welder training programmes. Candidates who hav
Haveri District Officer Dr. Vijayamahantesh Danamma has urged officials to create strong public awareness to prevent the spread of dengue in the district. He spoke while presiding over an inter-departmental coordination meeting held at the District Collector’s office. He sa
Committees were instructed to ensure barricading, crowd control, discipline, and maintain food hygiene, cleanliness, and quality during events KOPPAL District Collector Dr. Suresh B Itnal has instructed officials to speed up preparations for the upcoming Kanakagiri Utsav an
Sindhu Angadi said children should remain with biological parents unless necessary, stressed counselling before adoption and ensured child safety and dignity in institutions Koppal District Child Protection Officer Sindhu Angadi has called for strict measures to prevent any
