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Hamas vows not to surrender fighters in Rafah

Gaza Hamas fighters entrenched in the Israeli-held Rafah region of Gaza have vowed not to surrender, declaring that laying down arms “does not exist in the dictionary of the Al-Qassam Brigades.” The group’s armed wing issued the statement on Sunday amid growing diplomatic pres

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Bengaluru

Govt to soon issue orders on sugarcane prices: CM

“There is no discrepancy between announcements and action. Initially, factory owners were reluctant to pay Rs 3,200 until the Deputy Commissioner of Belagavi intervened. Following this, they agreed. The government will provide Rs 50 per quintal, and factories will contribute anot

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Bengaluru

SC issues split verdict on ISKCON Bengaluru review petition

New Delhi The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on review petitions challenging its May 16, 2025 judgment in favour of the Bengaluru chapter of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) regarding the management of its Bengaluru centre, rejecting claims

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Business

India’s Growth Likely to Cross 6.8 Percent Mark

India’s GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY26, led by agriculture, trade, hospitality, finance, and real estate, outpacing China’s 5.2% growth, remaining the fastest-growing major economy NEW DELHI Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran on Friday expressed confidence that India’s

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Business

RBI Governor says banks must take their own decisions

Malhotra highlighted India’s robust banking fundamentals—credit expansion, deposit growth, asset quality, profitability—and RBI’s role in supporting responsible bank growth MUMBAI RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will not inte

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Karnataka

Farmers Protest in Ramanagara Over GBIT Land Compensation

Ramanagara Farmers staged a protest by blocking the road in front of the District Collector's office on Thursday, demanding that all farmers be allowed to participate in the meeting being held at the District Collector's office to determine the compensation rate for the land t

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Karnataka

Folk Music Mirrors Our Culture and Way of Life: Bevoor Ramayya

Cultural Folk Heritage Kengeri:  Folk singer from Akashvani and Doordarshan, Bevoor Ramayya, said that folk music and art reflect our culture and traditions while teaching us the essence of our way of life. He was speaking after inaugurating the IQAC Arpith Mahotsav 2025

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Karnataka

Tankers Dump Chemical Wastewater into Kunchiganahalli Farmlands

Vigilant villagers spotted tankers dumping contaminated water in open fields, recorded videos, confronted drivers, and demanded explanations about the source and purpose of the chemical-laden discharge Chitradurga An alarming environmental violation has surfaced near Kunchi

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Karnataka

Experts Warn Heat Waves Threaten Human Health

Mysuru Heat waves and rising global temperatures are expected to cause more health problems in the coming years, warned Dr. Jon Samseth, President of the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE), Netherlands. Speaking at the International Conference on He

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