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Bengaluru

Fire mishaps: GBA orders fire-safety audit in Chickpet

CH NEWS BENGALURU With Chickpet remaining vulnerable to fire accidents due to its dense commercial activity and narrow lanes, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) ordered an immediate fire-safety audit of buildings in the central Bengaluru locality to assess firefighting syste

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Business

OMCs reduce ATF prices by nearly Rs 5 per litre

New Delhi State-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have reduced Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices by nearly Rs 5 per litre, effective from Wednesday, following a decline in global crude oil prices. The reduction comes amid easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a con

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Business

NPCI and HSBC enable real-time FX for global UPI payments

Intro NPCI, HSBC enable real-time forex settlement for seamless, transparent international UPI payments across global markets. New Delhi The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced a strategic partnership with HSBC India to introduce real-time foreign

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Business

India data centre market seen reaching $6.8 billion by FY30

Blurb India’s data centre market is projected to reach $6.8 billion by FY30, driven by AI, cloud adoption, digital growth, and strong investments. New Delhi India’s data centre market is projected to grow fourfold to $6.8 billion by FY30, driven by artificial intelligenc

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Business

Minister Sitharaman begins France visit to boost economic ties

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman begins France visit to strengthen India-France economic ties, investment cooperation, and technology collaboration initiatives. New Delhi Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has begun an official visit to France aimed at stren

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Karnataka

17.5 tonnes Anna Bhagya rice seized in Kalaburagi

Blurb Authorities seized 17.5 tonnes of Anna Bhagya PDS rice worth ₹5.95 lakh and launched investigation into illegal interstate diversion network. Kalaburagi In a major crackdown on illegal diversion of public distribution system supplies, the Food and Civil Supplies De

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Karnataka

MLC Basanagouda inspects the govt hospital construction site

Intro MLC Basanagouda Badarli inspected 200-bed hospital project, warned officials over substandard construction work quality. Sindhanur Member of the Legislative Council Basanagouda Badarli inspected the ongoing construction of a 200-bed District Hospital building locat

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Karnataka

Relentless rains disrupt life across in Dakshina Kannada

Intro Dakshina Kannada records extreme rainfall, Mulki tops Karnataka with 199.5 mm disrupting daily life across district. Mangaluru Dakshina Kannada district has been witnessing relentless heavy rainfall since Sunday, severely disrupting normal life across the region. A

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Bengaluru

HC denies maintenance to wife earning more than husband

Slug: Setback for earning wife CH NEWSBENGALURU The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a financially independent wife earning more than her husband is not entitled to maintenance merely because she is a woman. Setting aside a trial court's order, the High Court quashed the

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Karnataka

Bidri artisans thank PM Modi for elevating craft worldwide

Bidar Bidri artisans in Bidar have expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he presented a handcrafted Bidriware jewellery box to the First Lady of Seychelles during his recent official visit, calling it a proud moment for the centuries-old traditional craft.

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Business

India approves major semiconductor mission expansion

NEW DELHI The Finance Ministry's Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has officially approved a substantial 1.25 lakh crore rupee outlay for the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0. This major financial commitment marks a significant step forward in the country's ambition to

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Business

India’s water sector offers huge investment: Reports

NEW DELHI India is facing a critical water challenge that could see demand double the available supply by 2030. To address this, reports reveals a massive 20 lakh crore rupee investment opportunity over the next decade. These funds are set to flow into vital areas, including w

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Business

GCCs to drive India’s next innovation wave

BENGALURU India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem is poised to become the engine for the nation's next wave of innovation-led growth. Speaking at the GCC Conclave on Innovation 2026, Deepak Bagla, Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), emphasized that

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Business

Airlines slash mishandled baggage rates by 23 percent

NEW DELHI Airlines have successfully slashed mishandled baggage rates by 23 percent over the last year, thanks to a major push toward digital transformation. Despite these improvements, the issue remains a significant financial drain, costing the global aviation industry 6.3 b

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