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Karnataka

Farmers training centre launched in Baddepalli village

YADGIR Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Yadgir and Raichur are aspirational districts aimed at overall development with support from all stakeholders. She inaugurated Farmers Training and Common Facility Centre at Baddepalli to support agricultural conservation a

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Karnataka

Koppal voter revision drive gains public support

Intro Voters must declare citizenship and single registration; revision allows adding, correcting, and deleting electoral roll entries as needed KOPPAL District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner Dr. Suresh Itnal on Wednesday interacted with media representatives a

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World

Film ban sparks cultural freedom concerns in B’desh

PARIS An international human rights organization has strongly condemned the sudden suspension of a movie screening in Bangladesh. The group warned that the government's decision to stop the event under religious pressure sets a dangerous precedent for artistic freedom. T

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World

Prez Lee humbly accepts local election results

Intro: President Lee Jae-myung pledged cooperation with newly elected local leaders after mixed election results and widespread ballot shortages. SEOUL South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced that he will humbly accept the public sentiment shown in the country’s rece

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World

Separatists move base from Canada to Azerbaijan

Blurb: Pro-Khalistan groups are shifting operations from Canada to Azerbaijan, backed by a Pakistan-linked alliance, prompting Indian warnings about emerging transnational security and organized crime threats. NEW DELHI Following a political leadership change in Canada, pro

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Karnataka

Raichur leaders miss cabinet berth, hope remains

Intro Raichur district has missed cabinet representation in the first phase, disappointing Congress leaders who now await expansion hopes. Raichur Raichur district has missed out on ministerial representation in the first phase of the cabinet formation led by Chief Minis

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Karnataka

Kharge, Patil retain Karnataka cabinet positions

Intro Senior Congress leaders Priyank Kharge and Sharan Prakash Patil retain cabinet posts in Karnataka’s new ministry formation. Kalaburagi Senior Congress leaders Priyank Kharge and Sharan Prakash Patil from Kalaburagi district have retained their ministerial positions

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Karnataka

Eight-year-old boy dies after electric shock

Bidar An eight-year-old boy, Ali from Momin Mohalla in Hulasur town of Bidar district, died after coming into contact with a live electric wire during heavy rain and strong winds. He suffered a severe electric shock and died on the spot, according to initial reports. Family me

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Karnataka

10 licences has been canceled over reckless driving

Bidar Authorities in Bidar have cancelled the driving licences of 10 motorists following multiple cases of rash and overspeeding-related accidents across the district. According to the Superintendent of Police’s office, the action was taken against offenders booked in separate

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Business

Chey boosts AI ties ahead of Jensen visit to Seoul

Seoul South Korean business leader Chey Tae-won has intensified efforts to expand artificial intelligence collaborations with global technology firms, as Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang prepares for a high-profile visit to Seoul, according to a report. The discussions a

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Business

Defence procurement powers enhanced to accelerate modernisation

Intro The government has expanded financial powers for defence forces, enabling faster procurement, improved operational readiness and efficiency New Delhi The Centre has significantly enhanced the financial powers of the armed forces, a move aimed at accelerating defenc

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Business

India steel output rises as demand remains strong

Blurb India’s steel industry maintained steady growth in May, supported by strong demand from infrastructure, construction and manufacturing. New Delhi India’s steel sector continued its upward momentum in May 2026, with crude steel production rising 2.9 per cent year-on

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World

US proposes new tariffs on 60 nations

WASHINGTON The United States has announced a major trade proposal to slap fresh tariffs on 60 global economies, including India. Washington claims these penalties are necessary after investigations revealed that these nations are importing or exporting goods manufactured us

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World

Bahrain sounds sirens as Gulf conflict escalates

MANAMA Bahrain has activated its emergency warning sirens nationwide, ordering residents to seek immediate shelter as a sudden wave of cross-border conflict grips the Gulf region. The Bahraini Ministry of Interior urged the public to remain completely calm and quickly head

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World

CENTCOM attacks tanker defying Iran blockade

The US military disabled a commercial oil tanker heading toward Iran to enforce its strict naval blockade FLORIDA The United States military has disabled a commercial oil tanker heading toward Iran, strictly enforcing its heavy naval blockade. The Botswana-flagged vessel

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World

America remains only global superpower: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared America the sole global superpower, asserting military dominance while addressing tensions and nuclear negotiations with Iran. WASHINGTON US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has proudly declared that the United States remains the wor

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World

Iran prepares massive funeral for late leader

After a 4-month delay, Iran has announced a historic 3-day state funeral in mid-June for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. TEHRAN Iran has announced plans for a major three-day state funeral for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The long-serving

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