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Karnataka

Bidar MLA calls for strict action on fertilizer misuse

Bidar MLA Prabhu B. Chavan has directed officials to ensure strict monitoring and prevent illegal transportation and distribution of seeds and fertilizers in the district, stressing that farmers should not face any irregularities during the upcoming agricultural season. Spe

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Karnataka

Chalavadi Narayanaswamy slams Congress government in Yadgir

Intro Chalavadi Narayanaswamy criticized the Congress government in Yadgir, alleging governance failure due to internal leadership conflicts Yadgir Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, launched a sharp attack on the stat

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Karnataka

Ujire Matrushree industrial park to be inaugurated today

Blurb The Matrushree Industrial Park in Ujire will be inaugurated tomorrow by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan under Dharmasthala’s rural development initiative Ujire The Matrushree Industrial Park set up under the Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project in R

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Karnataka

Lokayukta raids illegal sand mining across in Shivamogga

Intro A major Lokayukta raid targeted illegal sand mining networks across Shivamogga district, seizing vehicles and sand stockpiles. CH NEWS Shivamogga A massive Lokayukta operation targeting illegal sand mining networks was carried out across Shivamogga district, mar

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Business

Delhi High Court rejects Pernod Ricard licence plea

Intro The Delhi High Court upheld the rejection of Pernod Ricard’s liquor licence applications, citing pending criminal proceedings New Delhi The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by French liquor major Pernod Ricard challenging the rejection of its wholesa

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Business

El Nino threatens inflation outlook despite strong buffers

Blurb The Finance Ministry warned that El Nino could fuel inflation and slow growth, though strong food stocks and reservoir levels provide a cushion New Delhi The Finance Ministry has cautioned that the possible development of El Nino conditions during the 2026 monsoon

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Business

Centre approves first PM-SETU plan for Visakhapatnam ITIs

Intro The Centre has approved the first Strategic Investment Plan under PM-SETU, marking a major milestone in skill development reforms New Delhi The National Steering Committee (NSC) has approved the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) for the Visakhapatnam Industrial Train

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Business

IIFCL targets ₹75,000 crore sanctions in FY26 growth push

New Delhi India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) is targeting loan sanctions of around ₹75,000 crore in FY26 following a record performance in the previous fiscal, Managing Director Rohit Rishi said, highlighting strong credit demand across infrastructure segment

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Karnataka

Siddaramaiah removal is disrespect says Sriramulu

Intro B. Sriramulu said Siddaramaiah was removed and humiliated through political pressure within Congress party Ballari Former minister B. Sriramulu has alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was humiliated and removed from his post, claiming that the senior leader wa

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Karnataka

AAP opens new office in Madikeri to address public issues

Madikeri The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has inaugurated its district office in Madikeri, aiming to actively address public grievances and provide a platform for citizens to share their concerns and suggestions, according to party leaders. Speaking at a press conference, party le

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Business

PM Surya Ghar scheme achieves major solar milestone

New Delhi India has crossed a historic milestone by connecting 40 lakh homes to rooftop solar under the ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’, Union Petroleum and Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this initiative

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Business

Assam reports strong growth and fiscal stability

Blurb Assam maintained revenue surplus and increased national GDP contribution, reflecting sustained economic progress and stability Guwahati Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the state’s improving economic performance and sound fiscal management, stat

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Business

Toyota launches electric urban cruiser Ebella at Rs 23.6 lakh

Intro Toyota unveiled the all-electric Urban Cruiser Ebella, featuring advanced technology, safety systems and premium comfort Bengaluru Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Friday announced the price of its all-electric Urban Cruiser Ebella E3 at Rs 23.60 lakh (ex-showroom),

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World

N. Korea rejects Quad call for nuke disarmament

Seoul North Korea on Thursday rejected the Quad nations’ call for complete denuclearisation and declared it would never abandon its nuclear weapons programme.  The response came after foreign ministers of India, Australia, Japan and the United States reaffirmed their commit

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World

Iran terms US strikes as 'gross violation' of truce

American actions as a serious breach of international law and the United Nations Charter Tehran Iran on Thursday accused the United States of violating a ceasefire agreement and carrying out attacks on Iranian territory and commercial shipping routes.  Iranian Foreign Mi

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World

Baloch activist condemns threats against scholars

Balochistan Baloch activist Sammi Deen Baloch criticised Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti over alleged threats against PhD scholars and intellectuals in the province. In a post on X, she said journalists, writers, activists and academics were facing intimidation for e

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