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India

Gujarat Expands Government Libraries Statewide

Gandhinagar The Gujarat government, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, is working to expand government libraries across the state, recognizing the importance of reading, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said on Friday. The initiative builds on the Vanche Gujarat Abhiya

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India

NGT Probes Well Water Link to Brain-Eating Amoeba in Kerala

Health officials found the amoeba in the well water, suggesting wells, not just ponds, might spread the infection, possibly entering the child’s body during bathing New Delhi The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report suggesting that w

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India

Ajit Pawar Clarifies Row Over Rebuking IPS Officer

New Delhi Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday clarified his role after a video went viral showing him allegedly rebuking a woman IPS officer over a phone call, sparking widespread social media outrage. Pawar said his intention was never to interfere with law

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India

Nara Lokesh Urges PM’s Support for Andhra Pradesh’s Growth

Amaravati Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT, and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday, seeking greater Central support for investment promotion and development initiatives in the state. Lokesh highlighted the successful roll

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India

40 Hospitalised After Toxic Gas Leak in CuddaloreCuddalore

SACEM warns Crimsun Organics’ toxic mishaps risk lives, environment Over 40 people were hospitalised after inhaling toxic fumes from a pesticide manufacturing unit in Kudikadu, located in Cuddalore’s SIPCOT industrial estate, on Friday, September 5, 2025. The incident occurred

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Karnataka

Krishi Mela-2025 to Kick Off from September 13

Dharwad Krishi Mela-2025 will be held at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (UAS-D) from September 13 to 16, under the theme “Soil Health and Traditional Varieties for Nutritional Food Security.” UAS Vice-Chancellor Prof. P.L. Patil stated that Governor Thaawar C

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Karnataka

BJP Criticises Govt’s Move to Replace EVMs with Ballot Papers

Bengaluru The BJP on Friday strongly criticised the Karnataka government’s decision to amend rules and use ballot papers instead of EVMs in the upcoming local body elections. In a statement, the party alleged that by reverting to ballot papers, the Congress-led government h

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Karnataka

Society Must Respect Sexual Minorities: Activist Padmashali

CH News Belagavi “Sexual minorities, despite facing humiliation and hardships, continue striving to lead dignified lives, and it is the responsibility of society to overcome prejudices, recognize their abilities, and treat them with respect,” said rights activist and Ondede

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Karnataka

Kuvempu University Secures 51–100 Spot in 2025 NIRF Rankings

Slug: Kuvempu Varsity NIRF Ranking CH News Shivamogga In the 2025 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) released by Union HRD Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi, Kuvempu University has once again drawn national attention by earning a place in the 51–100 r

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Karnataka

‘Teachers Are Key to Developing Strong Human Resources’

Minister D Sudhakar urges teachers to prioritize moral values, shape students’ future, and strengthen human resources during Teachers’ Day celebrations. CHITRADURGA “For a nation to achieve true development, its human resources must be strong, and the creation of such capab

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Karnataka

Naviluthirtha Dam Reaches Full Capacity for 11th Time

Naviluthirtha Dam in Belagavi has reached full capacity for the 11th time, bringing relief to farmers and local communities Belagavi The Malaprabha River is flowing at full strength following abundant rains in the Kanakumbi Ghat area of Khanapur. The Naviluthirtha Dam, a cr

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World

EU Seeks Backing

EU seeks U.S. support to end Russian Oil Copenhagen The European Union has said it would welcome U.S. President Donald Trump’s backing for its plan to halt imports of Russian oil and gas by January 1, 2028, in a bid to sever decades-old energy ties with Moscow. The move com

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World

Russia sends aid after deadly Afghan quake

UN warns Afghan hospitals overwhelmed as quake survivors face shortages of medicine, staff, and equipment. Moscow Russia has dispatched humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan following last weekend’s devastating earthquake that claimed more than 2,200 lives in the eastern p

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News

Religious and Spiritual Fairs in India

India, a land of diverse traditions and spiritual practices, has long been celebrated as the cradle of religions and philosophies that continue to influence the world. Among the many expressions of this cultural and spiritual richness, religious and spiritual fairs hold a unique

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Bengaluru

Bhovi Corporation chief resigns after controversy

Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation Chairman S. Ravikumar tendered his resignation on Friday following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s strong remarks over the viral “60% commission” video. The Chief Minister had asked Ravikumar to step down immediately, leading to his formal re

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Bengaluru

Tejasvi Surya slams metro fare hike

Metro Fare Row Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has strongly criticized the Karnataka government over what he termed as the “steep and unjustified” hike in Namma Metro fares, arguing that Bengaluru commuters now pay the highest metro fares in the country. Addressing the med

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