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Karnataka

Fined for Wheelie

Wheelie on Sigandur Bridge: Rider Fined by Police Shivamogga A young man performing wheelies on a high-end bike over the Sigandur Bridge in Sagar taluk was fined by police and made to submit an apology statement. The incident occurred on August 15, when the biker’s stunt

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Karnataka

SC Takes Up Case Against MP Patel Property Case

Hasan The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of a petition alleging that Lok Sabha MP Shreyas Patel concealed property details. The petition, filed ahead of the elections, claims that Patel failed to disclose high-value properties in Bangalore registered under his grandfather,

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Karnataka

BJP Protests Restrictions on Ganesh Festival in Kalaburagi

BJP lawmakers staged a protest in the Karnataka Legislative Council against restrictions on Ganesh festival celebrations in Kalaburagi Bengaluru Tensions erupted in the Karnataka Legislative Council on Friday as BJP members protested restrictions imposed on the celebration

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Bengaluru

Shivakumar alleges garbage mafia in Bengaluru

Citizens step up in Bengaluru, 35,000 property owners join waste drive Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has alleged that Bengaluru’s garbage management system is heavily influenced by a mafia that has prevented the transparent floating of tenders for solid waste managemen

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Bengaluru

KSRTC Festive Services

KSRTC announces 1,500 festive special buses The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will operate 1,500 additional buses across the state to facilitate smooth travel during the upcoming Gowri and Ganesha festivals. The special services are being arranged to manag

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Bengaluru

High court clarifies ban on bike taxis

Court warns aggregators as bike taxi services resume despite prohibition The Karnataka High Court on Friday reiterated that bike taxi services remain unauthorized in Bengaluru and across the state. The court clarified that no aggregator company has been granted permission to o

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World

Indian-Origin Truck Driver Faces Homicide Charges in U.S.

Vehicular Homicide Charges NEW YORK An Indian-origin truck driver is facing charges of vehicular homicide in the U.S. after three people were killed when he allegedly took a wrong turn while driving a truck on a Florida highway, according to a media report. Harjinder Sin

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World

China’s Wang Yi Meets Pakistan Army Chief General

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Pakistan’s Army Chief and leaders to strengthen strategic ties and discuss regional security. IslamabadChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir on Friday to discuss regional security, counter-terrorism, an

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News

Digital Safety 101: How to Protect Your Data Online?

In an age where everything from banking to shopping, socializing, and even healthcare has moved online, digital safety has become more important than ever. While the internet has made our lives faster and more convenient, it has also opened doors for cybercriminals to exploit uns

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Sports

DY Patil Stadium replaces Chinnaswamy for World Cup

New Host Unveiled New Delhi The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium will replace Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as one of the five venues for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The shift was required after the Kar

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Business

WinZO, PokerBaazi Suspend Real Money Games

Online Gaming Freeze New DelhiIndia’s online gaming landscape saw major changes on Friday as WinZO and PokerBaazi announced the suspension of their real money offerings in response to the recently passed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. WinZO, the count

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World

US sanctions on ICC spark global condemnation

Amsterdam The International Criminal Court (ICC), joined by France and Belgium, has denounced US sanctions imposed on four of its judges and prosecutors, calling it a direct attack on judicial independence. The ICC vowed to continue its work undeterred, urging its 125 member s

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World

18 arrested in anti-Israel protest at Microsoft

Activist group No Azure for Apartheid led protests demanding Microsoft stop selling products to Israel Oregon Police arrested 18 people during a protest at Microsoft’s Redmond campus in Oregon after demonstrations against the company’s business ties with Israel turned viole

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Entertainment

War 2 Distributor Denies Leaving Industry After Flop

War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, was one of the most-anticipated films of the year. However, since its release last week, the film has not performed as expected at the box office, leaving fans and industry insiders surprised. Amid the disappointing response, rumours

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Entertainment

Director Nagesh N: National and State Award-Winning Talent

Even today, while several senior artists have gained recognition in cinema, many talented individuals remain unnoticed. Efforts are being made to bring such hidden gems into the spotlight. One such talent is Nagesh N., hailing from the village of Thirumalapalyad in Tumakuru distr

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Business

Inflation declines for India’s farm, rural workers

New Delhi Inflation eased further for India’s agricultural and rural workers in July, providing relief to vulnerable households. According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, year-on-year inflation based on the Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) fel

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Business

GoM endorses two-slab GST plan, awaits Council decision

GoM reviewed GST exemption on health and life insurance premiums; states supported it but urged strict monitoring, with an estimated ₹9,700 crore annual cost New Delhi The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation has accepted the Centre’s proposal to cut the num

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