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The death toll from the devastating 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan at the weekend has risen to more than 2,200, making it the deadliest quake in decades. According to Taliban government figures, 2,205 people were killed and 3,640 injured in K
Bengaluru South District. The Government of Karnataka has unveiled plans for the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) at Bidadi, 30 km from Bengaluru. Envisioned as India’s first and largest AI-powered city, GBIT will span 8,493 acres across nine villages, positioning i
The Ministry of Education released the 10th edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 on Thursday, announced by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Bengaluru’s Kristu Jayanti College, recently recognised as Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday inaugurated Phase-II of the ambitious K.C. Valley project, which will supply treated sewage water to fill 30 lakes in Kolar taluk, with the larger goal of recharging groundwater and aiding farmers in drought-hit districts.
Amid growing calls for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the Dharmasthala case, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday defended the state’s Special Investigation Team (SIT), saying the Centre must justify any move to take over the inquiry.
Karnataka has attracted investment proposals worth more than ₹12 lakh crore in the last four years, according to a new study by the MSME Export Promotion Council. Between FY 2021-22 and 2024-25, Karnataka secured new investment proposals worth ₹12,01,175 crore, of
The Ministry of Education released the 2025 edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) on Thursday, with IIT Madras leading overall rankings for the seventh consecutive year, while IISc Bengaluru emerged as the best university and research institute.
In a major step toward restoring normalcy in strife-torn Manipur, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has signed an agreement with Kuki-Zo insurgent groups to renew the Suspension of Operations (SoO) and reopen National Highway-2. Ahead of Prime Minister Naren
The GST Council on Thursday approved a reduction in tax rates from 18 per cent to 5 per cent on key agricultural inputs, including tractors, machinery, fertilisers, and irrigation equipment. The move, announced in the Council’s 56th meeting chaired by Finance Ministe
The GST tax rate reductions could help lower inflation and support another repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) later this year, a report said on Thursday. HSBC noted that if companies fully pass on the benefits to consumers, headline CPI inflation could
The initiative supports 14 MedTech startups innovating in diagnostics, treatment, and care across key health areas. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based pharmaceutical compa
India’s Green Leap. India has added 30 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy generation capacity so far in 2025, and the total is expected to reach 39–43 GW by year-end, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday. Speaking at an even
The minister highlighted controlling food inflation as a priority, noting July 2025’s retail inflation at 1.55%, the lowest in nearly eight years. The Centre on Thursday launched the retail sale of onions at Rs 24 per kg in Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad to curb risi
He urged promoting Indian-made products, highlighting their role in jobs, community support, pride, and self-reliance. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday urged India Inc. to ensure that the recently announced GST rate cuts are fully pa
Dinesh Karthik, mentor and batting coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has extended heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the tragic stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4. The incident occurred during RCB’s IPL trophy celebration, where
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced that Goa will host India’s AFC Asian Cup Final Round Qualifier Group C home game against Singapore on October 14. The match will be played at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, a venue known for host
The Indian women’s hockey team is ready to begin its Women’s Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Thailand today. This match will mark their first step in the tournament and help them set the rhythm for the coming days. India has faced Thailand seven times before and has
Boxing Glory Begins. India’s boxing campaign at the World Boxing Championships 2025 began with encouraging news as ten Indian boxers, including stars Lovlina Borgohain and Pooja Rani, received first-round byes. The tournament, being held in Liverpool, features over
