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India

IAF strikes forced Pakistan end conflict quickly

Tiwari stated the operation aimed to neutralize Pakistan’s capabilities, highlighting intense coordination between pilots and ground teams New Delhi Less than 50 weapons fired by the Indian Air Force (IAF) during Operation Sindoor forced Pakistan to seek an end to hostiliti

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Business

Pakistan army amasses billions amid poverty

Lahore While Pakistan’s middle class has been hammered by stagnant wages, rising prices, and declining economic opportunity, the country’s army has quietly transformed itself into the country’s largest business conglomerate, wielding remarkable influence across almost every ec

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Business

SEBI bars Golden Tobacco Ltd promoters for fund diversion

SEBI penalizes Golden Tobacco Limited and its promoters for fund diversion, financial misstatements, and disclosure violations. Mumbai The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a stringent order against Golden Tobacco Limited (GTL) and its promoters after

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Business

India becomes key diesel supplier to Ukraine amid US tariffs

India emerges as Ukraine’s largest diesel supplier despite US tariffs, fuelling rising trade tensions. New DelhiIndia has emerged as the largest supplier of diesel to Ukraine, even as it faces a steep 50% tariff imposed by the United States, according to a report released on S

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India

Youth empowerment key to India’s development goals

Birla emphasized that parliamentary committees transcend party lines to ensure proper utilization of SC and ST welfare funds Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday stressed the importance of youth empowerment, calling for equal opportunities to ensure their acti

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News

Nano-Energy Revolution: Batteries and Solar Cells of the Future

The 21st century is witnessing an unprecedented demand for energy. From electric vehicles racing down highways to entire cities powered by renewable grids, the world’s hunger for power is only growing. Yet, two bottlenecks hold us back: storage and efficiency. Solar energy is

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Sports

Rahul Dravid steps down as Royals coach ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi Rajasthan Royals confirmed on Saturday that head coach Rahul Dravid has stepped down ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). Dravid, who signed a multi-year deal in September 2024, had joined the Royals soon after guiding India to the Men’s T20 World Cup title

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Sports

Govt to launch policy to boost sports goods manufacturing

The minister stated the broader plan would include sports medicine, infrastructure, literature, and education design New Delhi India will soon roll out a dedicated sports goods manufacturing policy aimed at strengthening domestic production and making the country a global e

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Entertainment

Jyotika’s Bold Comment on Women in Films Sparks Debate

Jyotika’s recent comments at a Hindi film promotion have sparked a heated debate online, especially among Tamil cinema fans. While promoting Shaitaan, the actress remarked that women receive less importance in South Indian films compared to Bollywood, adding that stars like Mammo

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Entertainment

12 Held in Ramya Abuse Case; Fans Face Probe

Police have arrested twelve people for sending vulgar and abusive messages to Kannada actress and former MP Ramya. All the arrested individuals are fans of jailed actor Darshan, who targeted Ramya online after she commented on the fan murder case. The Central Crime Branch (CCB) i

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Bengaluru

Abhiman Studio Dispute

Forest department moves to reclaim Abhiman studio land The controversy surrounding Bengaluru’s Abhiman Studio, once home to the memorial of legendary Kannada actor Dr. Vishnuvardhan, has deepened as the Forest Department has formally written to the Deputy Commissioner recommen

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Bengaluru

Bomb threat sparks panic at Ulsoor Gurudwara

Police tighten security after threatening email warns of explosives planted inside Ulsoor Gurudwara premises. A bomb threat email sent to the historic Gurusingh Sabha Gurudwara at Ulsoor Main Road has triggered concern among devotees and police authorities. The mail, received

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Bengaluru

Shivakumar lays foundation for development projects

Government Leaders Emphasize Balanced Growth and Civic Improvements in Magadi Region Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated a series of development works undertaken by various government departments in Magadi town, located in

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Karnataka

Cooperative Training Inaugurated

Special Cooperative Training Camp Inaugurated in Gadag Gadag A one-day special cooperative training camp for presidents, vice-presidents, and one director from primary agricultural cooperative societies of Rona and Gajendragad taluks was jointly organized by the Cooperation

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Karnataka

District-Level Dasara Games Kick Off in Chitradurga

The district-level Dasara Games and National Sports Day celebrations began in Chitradurga, with athletes competing across multiple sports and winners advancing to state-level competitions. ChitradurgaThe National Sports Day celebrations and the district-level Dasara Games were

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Karnataka

Anyone Can Inaugurate Dasara If Constitution Permits: UT Khader

Karnataka Speaker U.T. Khader said Dasara can be inaugurated by anyone if constitutionally valid. Bengaluru Karnataka Speaker U.T. Khader stated that if the government’s decision regarding the Dasara inauguration is constitutionally valid, it must be accepted, and anyone ca

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India

‘Do We Need a Wall Like America?’ - SC on Illegal Immigration

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Union government to clarify the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for deporting illegal migrants, particularly to Bangladesh, while raising questions on whether speaking a language like Bengali can be the basis for treating someone as a fo

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