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Karnataka

Karnataka aims for self reliance in cashew production

Intro Karnataka government targets self-reliance in cashew production through farmer support, modern cultivation methods, processing industries, and market expansion initiatives. Mangaluru Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has announced that the state government i

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Karnataka

Deer killed after being hit by car near Narasimharajapura

Shivamogga A one-year-old male deer died after being hit by a car near Balekoppa in Narasimharajapura taluk on the Shivamogga–Narasimharajapura main road. According to reports, the deer suddenly crossed the road and was struck by a passing car, resulting in fatal injuries. The

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Business

India-EFTA trade pact expands investment opportunities

Blurb: The pact marks a defining step in India’s deeper integration with developed global markets and strengthens its long-term economic strategy New Delhi The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), whic

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Karnataka

Supreme Court announces Conciliation Conference 2026

CH NEWS, Madikeri The Supreme Court of India has announced a special Lok Adalat called Conciliation Conference 2026 to help settle pending cases in an easy and friendly way over three days on August 21, 22 and 23 said Shubha Member Secretary of the District Legal Services Auth

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Karnataka

Deve Gowda demands protection of farmers’ land rights

Intro Deve Gowda expressed concern over Bidadi farmers, alleging township development threatens fertile land without addressing local landowners’ concerns CH NEWS, Bengaluru Former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda has announced that he is beginning a strong campaign again

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Bengaluru

Vijayendra travels by metro, supports PM’s call for frugality

Intro Karnataka BJP state president and Shikaripura MLA B. Y. Vijayendra travelled by metro rail in Bengaluru, saying he wished to follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for adopting the virtue of frugality. CH News, Bengaluru Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, B.

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Bengaluru

Minister's transport firm named in tax fraud

CH News, Bengaluru Officials of the Commercial Tax Department in Bengaluru have uncovered a massive fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud estimated to be worth nearly Rs 2,000 crore. As part of the ongoing investigation into the large-scale tax evasion network, the department has

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Bengaluru

Bus services facing state-wide shutdown threat

Blurb: The wage revision dispute between the Karnataka government and state transport employees has intensified further, with transport workers’ unions officially preparing for an indefinite bus strike from May 20 CH News, Bengaluru The employees have rejected the govern

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Sports

Salima Tete confident ahead of Australia tour

NEW DELHI Indian women’s hockey team captain Salima Tete has declared that her squad is physically and mentally well-prepared to handle high-stakes pressure ahead of their upcoming tour of Australia. The national team is currently undergoing an intensive, rigorous training cam

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Sports

Lucknow wins big despite captain’s over-rate fine

Intro Lucknow captain Rishabh Pant was fined ₹12 lakh for a slow over-rate during his team's spectacular win over Chennai LUCKNOW Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has been fined ₹12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier Leag

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India

Army Chief warns Pak over terror policy

New Delhi Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has issued a sharp warning to Pakistan, saying the country must decide whether it wants to remain “part of geography or history” if it continues supporting terrorism against India. He made the remarks during an interactive

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India

Bengal govt dissolves Police Welfare Board

BLURB CM says women police personnel will be given priority in postings within their home districts to help them balance professional and personal responsibilities Kolkata The West Bengal government on Saturday dissolved the Police Welfare Board Chief Minister Suvendu Ad

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India

NCP reunification hinges on anti-BJP stance: Rohit Pawar

Mumbai NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar said on Saturday that reunification of the two NCP factions would only be possible if the Ajit Pawar-led group shows a clear will to fight the BJP on issues related to common people. He added that talk of merger currently has no real substanc

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India

Cops intensify crackdown on banned network in Sopore

SRINAGAR Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore subdivision carried out raids at 15 locations on Saturday during an investigation linked to cases under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.  Officials said the searches were conducted in Bomai, Warpora, Sopore, and Tarzoo to

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India

AAP seeks fair exams after NEET student death

New Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Saturday urged the Central government to assure students that examination paper leaks would not recur, following the death of a NEET aspirant in Delhi. The 20-year-old student allegedly died by suicide at

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India

Kavitha seeks minister’s removal over POCSO probe

Hyderabad Telangana Rakshana Sena President K. Kavitha has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the removal of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar from the Union Council of Ministers following a police investigation under the Protection of Ch

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