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World

Pak DM labels PoK protesters as enemies

ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has shocked many by publicly defending a harsh police crackdown against peaceful citizens in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. In a viral video, Asif stated that he views the local demonstrators the same way he views India, call

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World

Nepal’s tiger population climbs to 429

KATHMANDU Nepal is celebrating a major win for wildlife conservation. The country has officially announced that its tiger population has climbed to 429 in 2026. This is a massive jump from just 121 tigers back in 2009 and 355 in 2022. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forests an

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World

Trump wants peace, but Putin doesn’t: Zelenskyy

Intro: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine, the US, and Europe share a common desire to end the war. WASHINGTON Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that while Ukraine, European partners, and the United States all want to end the ongoing wa

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World

Russian court sentences journalist to 12 years

MOSCOW A Russian court sentenced journalist Darya Shipacheva to twelve years in a penal colony on treason charges. The trial was held entirely behind closed doors. Reports indicate the charges came from an alleged money transfer to Ukraine. Shipacheva pleaded guilty, which sec

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Business

Marine, port divisions boost Adani earnings

AHMEDABAD Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone has shared great news for the first quarter of the financial year. The major port operator announced a ten percent jump in its net profit. The total profit reached 3,650 crore rupees for the three months ending in June. This s

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Business

LIC hands over dividend cheque to govt

Blurb: Finance Minister receives Rs 12,207 crore LIC dividend for FY 2025-26 NEW DELHI Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman received a massive dividend cheque of 12,207 crore rupees from the Life Insurance Corporation of India for the financial year. The top boss of the i

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Business

FTA opens access to $60 trillion markets: Goyal

Intro: India's recent free trade agreements grant local businesses access to massive global markets, driving a surge in exports. NEW DELHI India’s recent free trade deals with major global economies are now giving local businesses access to massive markets worth nearly sixt

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Business

India job market stays strong in key sectors

NEW DELHI India's job market is showing strong resilience despite a slight dip in overall postings. A new report by Indeed shows job openings dropped by nearly two percent in June. However, hiring remains well above pre-pandemic levels. Growth is shifting toward specific field

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Bengaluru

Siddaramaiah criticises Joshi over education role

Blurb Siddaramaiah criticized Joshi over Bilkis Bano convicts’ release support, questioning his suitability to lead education and stressing student-focused leadership Bengaluru Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has criticised the appointment of Prahlad Joshi a

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Bengaluru

Human head found near cricket ground

BENGALURU Police recovered a human head near a cricket ground in Bengaluru on Wednesday, a day after a headless body was found on nearby railway tracks. The head was discovered about 200 metres from the tracks, and officials suspect stray dogs may have dragged it to the ground

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Bengaluru

Ramalinga Reddy opposes water release amid drought

Blurb Ramalinga Reddy said Karnataka has limited water storage, while Tamil Nadu has reservoir availability and expected northeast monsoon support Bengaluru The Karnataka government has decided to challenge the Cauvery Water Control Committee’s order to release 3,500 cus

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Bengaluru

Bengaluru West strengthens tree management system

Intro The Commissioner directed priority tree management, canopy maintenance, and proper identification details on forest wing vehicles for public assistance CH NEWS, Bengaluru Bengaluru West City Corporation Commissioner Dr. Rajendra K.V. inspected the forest wing’s sta

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Bengaluru

Somashekar launches development works in Yeshwantpur

CH NEWS, BENGALURU Yeshwantpur MLA S. T. Somashekar launched road, drainage, and basic infrastructure development works at blocks 7 and 9 near Muddina Palya Venkateswara Temple in Sir M. Visvesvaraya Layout, Ullal Ward. He said complete development of the constituency remains

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Karnataka

Cauvery reservoirs hold 30 TMC usable water

Mysuru Amid the order to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, farmer organisations in Mysuru have staged protests opposing the move and demanded that water should not be released without considering Karnataka’s drinking water and irrigation needs. Deputy Chief Engineer of t

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Karnataka

Practical skills essential alongside education: Horatti

Intro: Urging students to draw inspiration from the vachanas of Basavanna and Akkamahadevi and incorporate their values into their lives. Vijayapura Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj S. Horatti called upon women students to acquire practical skills along with formal ed

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Karnataka

Water conservation gets top priority under scheme

Intro: The coastal and lower-Ghat regions, saline water has begun appearing in drinking water wells, creating concerns over the availability of safe drinking water. Karwar Water conservation works will receive top priority under the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aj

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