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Karnataka

Navalgund MLA reviews Hiremath festival prep

Navalgund Navalgund MLA N. H. Konareddy inspected the preparations for the upcoming Pattadhikara Mahotsava at Sri Samsthana Panchagraha Hiremath in the town. The visit was made to review arrangements and ensure smooth conduct of the religious event. The new successor Sri Veera

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Karnataka

Gadag launches major heritage revival project

Gadag A major heritage conservation programme will be launched on May 2 at 10:30 am at Halagundi Basaveshwara Temple premises in Lakkundi under Gadag district. The event will include foundation laying for conservation and development of six monuments under Lakkundi Heritage Ar

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Karnataka

Hubballi blood camp saves many lives

Hubballi A blood donation camp held in Hubballi collected 75 units of blood, which is expected to benefit around 175 patients. The camp was organised by Adhirathas Intern Batch 2020 in memory of Dr. Shivaraj Arakeri and was supported by KIMS Blood Bank as part of efforts to ad

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India

Nitish Kumar vacates Bihar CM residence on Buddha Purnima

Patna The iconic 1 Anne Marg, the official residence of the Chief Minister of Bihar, witnessed a significant political transition on Friday, symbolising a shift in the state’s power dynamics.Long considered the nerve centre of political authority in Bihar, 1 Anne Marg has been

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India

CBI Arrests CGHS Officials in Meerut Bribery Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested two officials from the Central Government Health Scheme in Meerut for allegedly accepting a bribe to facilitate a staff transfer, officials confirmed on Friday. MeerutThe accused have been identified as Natasha Verma, Additional

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India

India’s new strategic maritime hub takes shape at Great Nicobar

New Delhi The Great Nicobar Project, work on which is underway, aims to transform the Great Nicobar into a strategic maritime and economic hub by leveraging its proximity to the global East–West shipping route and reducing dependence on foreign transshipment ports keeping in v

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Business

Vishvajit Sahay, Bharat Khera assume key govt roles

New Delhi Vishvajit Sahay has taken charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence, bringing over three decades of experience in defence finance and public administration. A 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service, he previously served as Co

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Business

South Korea exports stay above $80 billion in April

Seoul South Korea’s exports remained strong, crossing $80 billion for a second straight month in April, driven by semiconductor demand. Outbound shipments reached $85.89 billion, up 48% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. This marks the

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Business

India live events industry set for strong growth

New Delhi India’s organised live events sector is set for robust growth, projected to rise from Rs 145 billion in 2025 to Rs 196 billion by 2028, marking a steady 10% annual increase. The government has identified this segment as the fastest-growing within the media and entert

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Business

Women workforce participation sees strong growth in India

India marks International Labour Day with rising women workforce participation and expanded social protection coverage nationwide, reflecting inclusive economic growth. New Delhi India has recorded significant progress in women’s workforce participation and social protectio

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Business

Pakistan economy hit by severe fuel shock crisis

Pakistan faces severe fuel-price shock as global oil surge deepens inflation, strains imports, widens fiscal pressure, and threatens economic stability amid rising public hardship. New Delhi Pakistan is facing its most serious fuel-price shock in more than 50 years, with ri

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World

U.S. Navy Deploys AI to Counter Iranian Mines in Strategic Waterway

WashingtonThe United States Navy is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence to detect and neutralize Iranian naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the region continue to threaten global trade and energy supplies.Amid ongoing instability involving Iran, the U

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