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World

Saudi smashes Yemen missiles

Intro: Saudi air defences intercepted two ballistic missiles and a drone launched from Yemen towards Yanbu, preventing attacks on critical oil infra. ATHENS Saudi Arabia's air defence systems intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen targeting oil refineries in

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World

Ukrainians back ousted defence minister

KYIV Protesters in Kyiv announced an ​open-ended rally demanding that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reappoint ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov after a badly ‌explained government reshuffle escalated into a political crisis. The protest peaked last week, when thousands

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Karnataka

Interstate “mask gang” burglars arrested in Gadag

Gadag Gadag city police have arrested three members of an interstate "mask gang" involved in a series of house burglaries, solving a major theft case. The accused—Mohammed Rafiq (36) of Dakshina Kannada, Imran Tigadi (40) of Belagavi and Moula Ali Darga (34) of Haveri—targeted

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Karnataka

Yaduveer Wadiyar accuses Congress of creating unrest

Blurb The BJP MP said the SIR process in the NR constituency must be conducted fairly and transparently to maintain public confidence in the electoral system. Mysuru BJP MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar accused the Congress of attempting to create unrest in the

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Karnataka

Question paper leaks face 10 years jail: Joshi

Intro: The Centre has acted against those responsible by arresting the accused and registering non-bailable cases. Dharwad Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the government has introduced stringent measures to prevent examination malpractices, including question paper leaks,

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Karnataka

Cabinet expansion likely next week: DKS

Intro: D.K. Shivakumar; final decision awaits Congress high command after consultations with party leadership. Chitradurga Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday indicated that the much-awaited expansion of the State Cabinet is likely to take place next week, raising expe

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Karnataka

Intoxicated men create chaos inside BRIMS Hospital

Bidar Two intoxicated men created chaos at the BRIMS Hospital in Bidar after riding a motorcycle directly into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), disrupting patients and hospital staff. According to reports, one of the riders was unwell and had come for treatment, but instead of p

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Karnataka

Scarcity of rainfall, 42 lakes in the district are empty

There are a total of 170 lakes under the jurisdiction of the Minor Irrigation Department. Out of these, 30 lakes are dry. KALABURAGI Even though two months have passed since the onset of the monsoon, 42 lakes in the district have completely dried up due to lack of adequate

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Bengaluru

Karnataka invites global investors to boost tourism

George highlighted Karnataka’s diverse tourism offerings and said infrastructure, connectivity and services are being strengthened to promote Brand Karnataka globally BENGALURU The Karnataka government has invited domestic and international investors to explore tourism oppo

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Bengaluru

Karnataka Semiconductor Park to begin operations from Dec

Patil said Karnataka approved ₹23,000 crore semiconductor investments, creating 3,500+ engineering jobs, with global firms and MSME supply chain integration boosting industry growth BENGALURU A 200-acre Semiconductor Park in Phase I of KWIN City is expected to become operat

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Bengaluru

Vijayendra accuses Congress of creating anarchy nationwide

BJP leader criticised Congress protests at Jantar Mantar, saying issues should be raised in Parliament rather than creating disturbances outside BENGALURU BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra accused Congress of attempting to create unrest in the country during a press confe

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Karnataka

Koppal activists seek Seer's anti-plant support

KOPPAL Environmental activists in Koppal have formally appealed to Sri Gavisiddheshwara Swamiji of the Gavi Matha to lead an ongoing public movement against the proposed Baldota steel plant. Speaking at a press conference at the Patrika Bhavan, Dr. Basavaraj Kalasa, convene

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Karnataka

KMF director urges revised SNF standards

GADAG Updating the current Solids-Not-Fat (SNF) quality benchmark is key to empowering rural milk cooperatives, stated H.G. Hiregaudra, Director of Karnataka State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (KMF). He spoke at a specialized executive training workshop held today at

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