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India

Gehlot slams FIR order against Rahul Gandhi

Blurb: Ashok Gehlot criticises High Court directive for FIR against Rahul Gandhi, calling allegations baseless and questioning the need for fresh inquiry despite earlier dismissals Jaipur Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday criticised the Allahabad High

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Karnataka

Vinay Kulkarni convicted in Yogish Gowda case

DharwadA special court in Dharwad has convicted MLA Vinay Kulkarni in the Yogish Gowda murder case, triggering protests by his supporters at Jubilee Circle. The development has intensified political tensions in the region.The conviction of Vinay Kulkarni by a special court marks

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Karnataka

Yakshagana training camp concludes with valedictory ceremony

Udupi The valedictory function of the Yakshashikshana Sanivasa Shibira 2026, a residential training camp dedicated to the traditional art form of Yakshagana, was held under the joint organization of Yakshagana Kalaranga (R.) Udupi and Yakshashikshana Trust (R.) Udupi. The e

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Karnataka

GSS literature lights path to global calm

Shivamogga The national symposium on G.S. Shivarudrappa’s works highlighted literature as a remedy for global anxiety. Karnataka Sahitya Academy president L.N. Mukundaraj said poetry born from life experiences acts as a guiding light. He added that the ideas of Kuvempu cont

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Karnataka

Udupi protest erupts over SIR revision issue

Intro Udupi activists protested SIR electoral revision, demanding safeguards, transparency, helplines, and pause pending Supreme Court cases Udupi A protest was held in front of the Udupi District Commissioner’s office on Wednesday by the Namma Mata Namma Haak coalition

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Business

Indian patent filings hit record high in 2026

NEW DELHI India’s innovation landscape has reached a historic milestone as patent filings soared to record levels this year. New data reveals that 70 percent of all patent applications, nearly 100,000 filings, now come from Indian residents, rather than foreign companies.

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Karnataka

Seer Highlights Women Leadership, Social Welfare Event

Afzalpur Seer Vishwaradhya Malendra Shivacharya said girls have the strength and ability to lead the world. He was speaking at a programme organised in Afzalpur to mark International Women’s Day and Akka Mahadevi Jayanti. The event was held at Sri Malendra Math and included

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Karnataka

South Western Railway announces summer special train

Hubballi The South Western Railway has announced a summer special train between Hubballi and Alipurduar to help passengers during summer holidays. Officials said the train will run one trip from Hubballi to Alipurduar via Bengaluru and several stations. Train number 07323 w

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Karnataka

Karnataka coastal investment deal to create jobs boost

Mangaluru A major industrial push under Karnataka’s New Industrial Policy 2025–30 is set to transform the coastal region with investment agreements worth around ₹4,000 crore, expected to generate 3,780 jobs across key sectors in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. The pol

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Karnataka

Vijayapura teachers accuse leaders over election delay

Vijayapura Members of a teachers’ organisation in Vijayapura have made serious allegations against the current president and general secretary, accusing them of misuse of power and financial irregularities. The charges were raised during a press conference held at a private ho

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Karnataka

Forest authority orders return of encroached land

Kolar The Appellate Authority and Conservator of Forests (Territorial), Bengaluru, has dismissed the writ petition filed by former Assembly Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar and directed him to peacefully hand over encroached forest land in Kolar district. The order relates to land

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Karnataka

Illegal recruitment allegations rock Central University

Intro Allegations of irregular recruitment at Karnataka Central University have surfaced, with objections over appointments and calls for investigation Kalaburagi Serious allegations of irregularities have surfaced in the recruitment process at Karnataka Central Universi

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Karnataka

Bagar Hukum farmers issue final warning to govt

Hosapete Bagar Hukum cultivators in Vijayanagar district have issued a final warning to the state government, demanding a clear decision on land allotment within one month. They said that if their demands are not met, they will launch a “do or die” struggle across the state.

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