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Over 59,000 SC/ST MSMEs join GeM platform

SC/ST MSMEs' online sales grew steadily, reaching a record ₹5,134 crore in FY25 from ₹2,689 crore New Delhi More than 59,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs have registered on the Government e-Marketplac

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Karnataka

Tussle between State and Centre

"Don’t Halt Shivamogga-Harihar Rail Line" Shivamogga The ambitious project to connect Malnad and Central Karnataka, the 78 km long railway line between Shivamogga-Harihar, is likely to be stopped due to lack of coordination between the Central and State governments. Rece

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Karnataka

Govt hospital in Bankapur bears the brunt of rains

The government has to give first priority for providing necessary facilities for health care in rural areas Haveri Due to the heavy rains for the last three months, the Bankapur government hospital in Shiggavi taluk is leaking. Due to this, patients coming to the hospital a

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Bengaluru

Eshwar Khandre Unveils KSFIC’s New E-Commerce Portal

The Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation Limited (KSFIC) has taken a digital leap with the launch of its new e-commerce website, inaugurated by Forest, Biology, and Environment Minister Eshwar B. Khandre. Speaking at the event, Khandre said “KSFIC, established in 1973

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Bengaluru

Prasad Enters KSCAVenkatesh Prasad Announces KSCA Election Bid

Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad has announced his run for the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) elections. His decision comes after the recent stampede at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Prasad expressed sympathy for the victims and promised to bring back the stadium’s

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Bengaluru

Congress Schemes Have Put ₹1 Lakh Crore in Poor’s Pockets: DCM

‘Congress govt has infused nearly ₹1 lakh crore into the hands of the poor through its welfare schemes’ Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said the Congress government has directly infused nearly ₹1 lakh crore into the hands of the poor through variou

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Bengaluru

BJP, JD(S) Slam Govt Over ₹63,000 Cr Loans on Guarantee Schemes

BJP and JD(S) slammed the Karnataka Congress govt after a CAG report showed Rs 63,000 crore borrowings for guarantee schemes, warning of a fiscal crisis. Congress defended it as welfare spending. The Opposition BJP and JD(S) launched a strong attack on the Congress government

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India

Gadkari: $1 Hydrogen Can Make India Energy Exporter

Gadkari presided over the lecture delivered by ISA Director General Ashish Khanna. India targets 10% of global green hydrogen demand, expected to cross 100 million metric tonnes by 2030 New Delhi Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said Ind

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India

VP Poll: BRS Backs Alliance Ensuring Telangana Urea

Rama Rao blames Congress, BJP for urea crisis, pledges statewide protests Hyderabad Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao on Wednesday tied the Vice-Presidential polls to the ongoing urea shortage in Telangana, saying his party will support the allian

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India

PM to Inaugurate Projects in Bihar, Bengal on Aug 22

PM Modi to launch Kolkata metro lines, Kona Expressway, and housing projects New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar and West Bengal on August 22 to launch and inaugurate projects worth nearly ₹18,000 crore. His Bihar visit will begin in Gaya, where he will

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Karnataka

Dharmasthala Returns to Normalcy After Weeks of Unrest

Temple town regains calm as SIT rules out murder and rape allegations; political debate over campaign to malign shrines intensifies Dharmasthala After nearly three weeks of turmoil triggered by sensational allegations of murder and sexual assault, Dharmasthala has returned

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India

Case registered after assault on Delhi CM

Gupta’s office seeks strict action, reassures commitment to public service New Delhi Delhi Police have registered an FIR for attempt to murder after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked at her camp office in Civil Lines, north Delhi, on Wednesday. The case was lodged und

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Bengaluru

Youth Power Stronger than Nuclear Power: Minister Eshwar Khandre

“Youth power is greater than nuclear power, and with firm determination even the impossible can be achieved,” said Forest, Biology and Environment Minister Eshwar B. Khandre. He urged young people to dedicate themselves to the nation’s progress and channel their energy toward con

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Bengaluru

AAP Welcomes Cabinet Nod for Internal Reservation: CM Chandru

The Karnataka cabinet’s approval for internal reservation within Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has been hailed as a historic step by Aam Aadmi Party’s state president Dr. CM Chandru. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Chandru said the decision marks the victory of a 35-y

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Bengaluru

BJP Questions Karnataka Govt on SC-ST Funds

Row Over SC-ST Funds A heated debate erupted in the Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday after the BJP accused the Congress government of diverting funds meant for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) towards guarantee schemes. The BJP alleged that out of Rs 42,000 crore

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