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Karnataka

Poor Quality Pipeline Work Alleged

Bidar Allegations of poor quality work have been raised in the Jal Jeevan Mission pipeline project at Sunkanala village in Aurad taluk. Village leader Suryakant Male submitted a complaint to the Zilla Panchayat CEO, stating that pipelines laid from Ujani village are of low qua

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Karnataka

Police Constable Killed In Bike Accident Near kalaburgi

Kalaburagi A 24-year-old police constable died after his bike went out of control and overturned near Gobbar B village on Saturday morning. The deceased, Dhareppa from Shirwal village, was travelling from Kalaburagi to his hometown when the accident occurred. He suffered serio

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World

Bidar Faces Extreme Heatwave, Temperatures Soar

Bidar Bidar district is facing a severe heatwave, with temperatures crossing 44°C in many areas, making daily life very difficult. The heat becomes intense by 10 a.m., forcing people to stay indoors. Officials have issued a red alert and advised people to take precautions. Lak

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World

Nepal tightens action on Indian vehicle violations

Kathmandu Authorities in Nepal have launched a crackdown on Indian-registered vehicles operating illegally in the Madhesh province, which shares a long open border with India. According to officials, the enforcement drive targets vehicles that have not completed customs pro

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World

Myanmar pardons ex-prez Win Myint after coup

Yangon Myanmar’s former president Win Myint has been released after receiving a presidential pardon for convictions handed down following the 2021 military coup, according to an official statement from the country’s leadership. Win Myint had been detained since the coup tha

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World

Mandelson scandal deepens pressure on Starmer leadership

London British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing renewed political pressure after fresh revelations surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the United States, raising questions about government transparency and parliamentary accountability. Th

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World

World Uyghur Congress condemns Malaysia deportation case

Munich The World Uyghur Congress has strongly condemned the deportation of a Uyghur activist from Malaysia, calling the move a serious violation of human rights and international protection norms. It said the deportation raises concerns over due process, non-refoulement obl

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World

Pak, Saudi, Turkey, Egypt FMs meet in Antalya

Isalamabad Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt held their third consultative meeting in Antalya to strengthen cooperation and discuss regional developments. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, bringing together

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World

Sri Lanka tourism drops amid West Asia conflict impact

Colombo Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka declined sharply in March due to disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). After strong inflows in January and February, with over 277,000 and 279,000 arri

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World

Pak farmers oppose govt push for corporate farming

BLURB: Farmers across Pakistan have launched nationwide protests opposing corporate farming reforms, demanding protection for small landholders and livelihoods. Islamabad Nationwide protests have erupted across Pakistan as farmers oppose the government’s push for corporate

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World

Australia-Japan seal $6.5B warship deal

BLURB: Both the countries will co-produce advanced Mogami-class frigates, marking a significant step in bilateral military cooperation Melbourne Australia and Japan have signed a major defence agreement worth USD 6.5 billion to supply and co-produce advanced Mogami-class fr

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World

US extends waiver for Russian oil purchases

INTRO: US has extended a one-month sanctions waiver allowing countries to receive Russian oil already in transit, aiming to prevent global supply disruptions. Washington The United States has extended a sanctions waiver allowing countries to purchase petroleum products from

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World

French soldier killed in Lebanon attack: Macron

Paris A French soldier serving with international forces in southern Lebanon has been killed, President Emmanuel Macron said, attributing the incident to a suspected attack by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. Three other soldiers were injured and evacuated for medical treatmen

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World

CTA raises concern over Tibetan prisoner case

Dharamsala The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has highlighted the case of Tibetan political prisoner Tsultrim Gyaltsen ahead of his expected release in 2026. The CTA expressed concern over his prolonged imprisonment and reported treatment during detention, saying it refl

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World

GCC chief praises UAE role in IMO resolution

Riyad The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council commended the United Arab Emirates for its influential role in securing the adoption of a key resolution at the International Maritime Organization Legal Committee. He highlighted that the resolution reflects strong i

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India

NCW seeks strict action in Amravati exploitation case

New Delhi The National Commission for Women (NCW) has raised serious concern over the circulation of obscene videos involving young girls in Maharashtra’s Amravati district and directed authorities to ensure their removal from online platforms. During a high-level review me

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India

Telangana BJP chief placed under house arrest

Hyderabad Telangana BJP on Saturday alleged that its state president N Ramchander Rao was placed under house arrest ahead of a planned protest at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s residence. The party said the protest was called to oppose the Congress over the defeat of the

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