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Authorities are taking proactive steps to minimize public hardship by improving drainage systems and ensuring preparedness. Dharwad Continuous rainfall over the past week has severely disrupted normal life in Dharwad district. Between August 1 and 18, the district recorded
Shelar said Ganeshotsav unites Maharashtra, preserving culture and boosting pride Mumbai Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday unveiled the official emblem for Ganeshotsav, which will now be celebrated as a ‘Rajya Mahotsav’. Speaking after the weekly cabin
Coconut heritage declines Thiruvananthapuram Kerala, famously known as the land of coconuts, is slowly losing its coconut heritage as groves thin out and yields fall. Once a daily staple, coconuts and coconut oil have become expensive, with nuts selling over Rs 85 per kilo
New Delhi During the Emergency period from 1975-77, over 1.07 crore people in India were sterilised, far exceeding the government’s target of 67.4 lakh, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. The figures were shared by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, based on the
ISLAMABAD The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended key reforms to enhance the autonomy of Pakistan’s central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The IMF has asked Islamabad to remove the finance secretary from the SBP board, a non-voting member under current l
India-China Relations New Delhi China has pledged to address India’s key needs for rare earths, fertilisers, and tunnel boring machines, according to a top Indian source, amid ongoing efforts to rebuild relations affected by the 2020 border clash. The commitment was made du
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows rapid nuclear buildup, citing U.S.-South Korea drills as a provocation. SEOUL North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a rapid expansion of the country’s nuclear arsenal, denouncing ongoing U.S.-South Korea military exercises as a “clear
US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders to explore pathways for ending the war in Ukraine. Washington U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy along with key European leaders at the Wh
Amendment Ensures Municipal Corporations Retain Autonomy and Full Democratic Powers The Greater Bengaluru Administration (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at safeguarding the autonomy of local municipal corporations, was passed in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday after an exten
New Delhi The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has moved the Supreme Court, seeking clarity on the future structure of the Indian Super League (ISL), India’s top-tier football competition. The matter was heard on Monday after the Amicus Curiae brought it to the Court’s not
Mumbai Fitch Ratings has warned that while Indian companies face limited immediate exposure to the latest US tariff hikes, risks are growing across key sectors, particularly pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and oil. The agency said a US-India trade agreement would be critical in of
India sourced 26.6% of its $7.17 bn auto component imports from China in FY25. The government is boosting domestic production through PLI schemes and Make in India New Delhi India imported auto components worth $7,174.73 million in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), of whic
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict remains one of the most significant and volatile flashpoints in global geopolitics as of 2025. What began in 2014 with Russia's annexation of Crimea escalated dramatically in early 2022 when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Now
Director of the University of Horticultural Sciences, said that during heavy rainfall farmers must prevent water stagnation. Bagalkot The age-old saying that "agriculture in India is a gamble" is proving true yet again as heavy rains wreak havoc on crops in the district. C
KoppalWith over one lakh cusecs of water being released from the Tungabhadra reservoir, authorities have suspended traffic on the Gangavathi-Kampli bridge fearing submersion. Assistant Executive Engineer Vishwanath of the Public Works Department issued written instructions to
Hubballi Hubballi Airport, one of India’s recognised green airports, has been functioning without an Airport Advisory Committee (AAC) for the past year, raising concerns among stakeholders. AACs, which include elected representatives, district officials, police, and members
Gadag“Children should take up sports like Mallakamba, which enhance balance, strength, and self-confidence,” said Krishnagouda H Patil, District Youth Congress President, while inaugurating the Chalukya Mallakamba Academy at the District Indoor Stadium on Kalasapura Road. Pati
Gadag “Everyone must join hands to transform Gadag into an industrial city. The District Chamber of Commerce should aspire to compete with Bengaluru’s Chamber of Commerce—when we set such a goal, the way forward becomes clear,” said MP Basavaraj Bommai. He was speaking at t
