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Karnataka

Road closure adds trouble during flyover construction

HUBBALLI Residents of Hubballi are facing fresh traffic problems after a road near Desai Circle in Deshpande Nagar was closed for water pipeline work. The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation and Larsen & Toubro have begun laying pipelines to reduce water wastage in the area

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Karnataka

Wall collapse in Yadgir village claims 8-year-old girl

Yadgir An 8-year-old girl died after a house wall collapsed during heavy rain and strong winds in Tumkur village of Vadagera taluk in Yadgir district. The deceased has been identified as Akshata, daughter of Siddappa. Officials said the kitchen wall of the house gave way due t

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Karnataka

JSW faces pressure over unpaid local taxes

BALLARI Steel giant JSW Steel is facing criticism for allegedly failing to pay more than Rs 20 crore in property and development taxes since 2018 in Sandur taluk of Ballari district. Local gram panchayats, including Toranagallu, Bannihatti, and Vaddu, have issued repeated noti

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Karnataka

District disaster meeting reviews heavy rainfall risks

Intro Deputy Commissioner directed officials to coordinate during emergencies, conduct MLA-led taluk meetings, and raise awareness in vulnerable areas MADIKERI District officials in Kodagu have started preparations ahead of the monsoon season after warnings of possible h

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Karnataka

S Akash reviews district vaccination progress

Intro Dr Akash instructed education officials to conduct meetings, create HPV awareness, list eligible girls, and prepare orientation programs CHITRADURGA Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Dr S Akash directed officials to achieve one hundred percent progress in the

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Bengaluru

MVJ College hosts innovation expo featuring 250 student projects

BENGALURU MVJ College of Engineering hosted its flagship academic event, Project Expo 2026, bringing together student innovators, industry leaders and academicians under the theme “Youth and Innovation: Building Modern India.” Held at the Dr MV Jayaraman Auditorium, the expo f

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Business

Foreign brands flock to India amid retail boom

Rush to grab space MUMBAI India’s shopping scene is witnessing a massive surge as international brands rush to grab space in the country’s growing market. A new report reveals that retail leasing reached a staggering 3.1 million square feet across the top seven cities in

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Business

Firms absorb higher costs to help families

NEW DELHI Despite a sharp rise in the cost of raw materials, Indian industry leaders are working hard to keep prices stable for everyday consumers. Recently, top executives shared that their companies are absorbing extra expenses rather than passing them on to households, even

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Business

Mandviya demands fair treatment for contract workers

NEW DELHI Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandviya sent a strong message to India’s business leaders, demanding better protection and timely pay for contractual workers. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, the Minister warned that agencies failing to pay workers

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Business

Oil firms risk losing yearly profits

MUMBAI High global oil prices could wipe out the entire yearly profits of India’s state-run oil companies, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri warned the public in a recent meeting. Speaking at a business summit, the Minister highlighted that the ongoing conflict in the M

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Business

Singapore becomes gateway for China's currency ambition

Singapore acts as a neutral offshore hub, boosting renminbi internationalization and securing its status as Asia’s premier financial gateway NEW DELHI Singapore has solidified its position as a vital bridge for China’s plan to turn the renminbi (RMB) into a global currency.

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