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Karnataka

Ballari faces severe drought as rainfall falls

Blurb: Water shortages threaten drought-like conditions across several district regions. Ballari Ballari district is facing growing concerns over drought as rainfall during the current monsoon season has fallen sharply below the normal level. The district has recorded a rai

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Karnataka

Davanagere bandh over gutka ban, Bhadra water

Intro: Hundreds of farmers and arecanut growers protested across multiple city locations, disrupting normal routines. Davanagere Davanagere observed a bandh on Tuesday following a call by the Arecanut Growers’ Federation opposing the government’s decision to ban gutka conta

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Karnataka

3 died, three injured in road accident

Dharwad Three people died and three others suffered critical injuries in a road accident near Dharwad. The mishap occurred while the victims were returning from Belagavi to Dharwad. The driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the median. The impact left s

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Karnataka

Hulasur struggles without public toilets, basic infrastructure

CH NEWS YADGIR Hulasur town continues to face a shortage of basic civic amenities, including public toilets and functioning streetlights, even nine years after being declared a taluk headquarters. The town has 12 wards with a population of more than 18,000. People from arou

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News

Drought anger awaits CM Shivakumar in Gadag

CH NEWS, Malingaraya Pujar Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is set to face political challenges and public anger during his first visit to Gadag district after assuming office as Chief Minister. While people are hoping for special development measures, farmers and opposition par

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Karnataka

‘Puttur Chalo’ rally, heavy police deployment

Puttur Hindu organisations and the BJP have organised a ‘Puttur Chalo’ rally in Puttur on Monday to protest against a recent clash reported in Darbe. Police have granted conditional permission for the rally and made elaborate security arrangements across the city. As a prec

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Karnataka

Hunsur journalists set example for state: H.P. Manjunath

Hunsur Former Hunsur MLA H.P. Manjunath praised journalists of the Hunsur Taluk Journalists’ Association for maintaining the credibility and dignity of the print media. He said their commitment to truth and public interest had made them a role model for journalists across Karn

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Karnataka

Muniyappa warns detractors, says they’ll regret

Kolar Minister K.H. Muniyappa has hit back at his detractors, saying those who are currently speaking against him will eventually regret their remarks. His statement comes amid reported differences within the Congress party in Kolar district, where tensions between sections of

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Karnataka

Undertrial hospitalisation row: Jail superintendent transferred

Mandya Mandya District Prison Superintendent Shanthamma has been transferred to Bellary Central Prison following allegations that an undertrial prisoner was provided special treatment at a hospital. Director General of Prisons Alok Kumar issued the transfer order, which has co

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Karnataka

Kumaraswamy questions Kharge over x statements

Tumakuru Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy continued his criticism of Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, questioning why he was avoiding direct answers to specific questions and responding mainly through the social media platform X. Kumaraswamy said Kharge should address

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Sports

‘Sports Foster Students’ Physical, Mental Growth’

Bengaluru Sports can build character while strengthening students physically and mentally, Bengaluru University’s physical education director said.Sports play an important role in developing human values and helping students grow physically and mentally, said Dr T.C. Krishnasw

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Sports

DHASH Bengaluru Half Marathon returns on December 6

BENGALURU The DHASH Bengaluru Half Marathon (DBHM) will return for its second edition on December 6, 2026, bringing together the city’s running community for a premium and accessible race experience. Powered by the Bengaluru Runners Association, the event will be anchored at K

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Sports

India Finalise U23 Women’s Wrestling Squad

New Delhi The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has finalised India’s women’s squad for the upcoming U23 World Wrestling Championships in the United States after selection trials at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Stadium. Wrestlers competed across all 10 women’s weight categor

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Sports

Koren’s Road to UFC Run Ends

Imphal Manipuri fighter Chungreng Koren’s impressive Road to UFC Season 5 campaign came to an end in Shanghai after he suffered a unanimous-decision defeat against Japan’s Ryo Tajima in the bantamweight semifinal at the Oriental Sports Center. Backed by RONIN Fighting Champ

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Business

UPI set to expand in Uzbekistan

Tashkent Indian travellers visiting Uzbekistan will soon be able to make instant merchant payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), after NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) signed a commercial agreement with the National Interbank Processing Centre JSC (NI

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Business

India’s exemplary GDP growth a ‘herculean feat’: Modi

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India's exemplary GDP growth of 7.8 per cent during the first quarter (Q1) of the current financial year (FY 2026-27) is a "herculean feat". In a post on X, PM Modi said: "The collective strength of our people ensured In

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