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Karnataka

Parents, students oppose KPS Magnet Schools plan

Parents and students in Honnali protested against KPS Magnet schools demanding withdrawal of the proposed education plan. Honnali Parents, students, and School Development and Monitoring Committee (SDMC) members staged a protest in Honnali against the proposed establishment

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Karnataka

Storm destroys school roof, major damage averted

A sudden storm in Hubballi blew off school roof sheets in Bhandiwad village, causing damage but no injuries as students had already left safely. Hubballi A sudden and intense storm caused the roof sheets of a government higher primary school in Bhandiwad village, Hubballi t

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World

Lokayukta raids 14 locations of three government officers

Lokayukta officials raided 14 locations linked to three government officers in Davanagere and surrounding districts. Davanagere Lokayukta officials conducted simultaneous raids at 14 locations linked to three government officers across Davanagere, Hubballi, Chitradurga, and

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Karnataka

Farmer uses children to plough field

Haveri A distressing incident from Venkatapur Tanda in Ranebennur taluk has drawn attention after a farmer was seen using his two children to plough his field instead of bullocks or machinery. The farmer, Shankarappa Lamani, owns about 3 acres and 16 guntas of land but report

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Karnataka

Police advise tractor drivers on night visibility measures

Srinivaspur In view of the mango season and increased tractor movement to markets, Srinivaspur Police launched an awareness drive on the use of radium stickers for safer night travel. During the campaign at the APMC mango market, police checked tractors and advised drivers to

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Karnataka

Applications open for Vidyasiri Scholarship Scheme

Haveri The Backward Classes Welfare Department has invited online applications for the 2026–27 academic year for post-matric scholarships, fee reimbursement for nomadic and semi-nomadic communities, and the Vidyasiri food and accommodation assistance scheme. Eligible students

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Karnataka

Forty year old motorcyclist dies after lorry crash

Shiggaon A 40-year-old motorcycle rider was killed after a tipper lorry collided with his bike near Chinnikatti village in Shiggaon taluk. The deceased has been identified as Ramu Megappa Lamani, a resident of Dundasi Tanda. According to reports, Ramu was travelling on his mot

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World

China detains Protestant church leaders, criticized

BEIJING A global human rights organisation has criticised the detention of two Protestant church leaders in China, saying the move reflects a wider crackdown on religious freedom in the country. Amnesty International called for the immediate release of the detained leaders and

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World

UN warns 3.7 million Afghan children at risk of malnutrition

KABUL Afghanistan is facing a deepening nutrition crisis, with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warning that around 3.7 million children are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2026. In a statement, OCHA said the situation

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World

BYC leaders protest jail trial inside Quetta prison

QUETTA Leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) staged a sit-in protest inside Huda Jail in Quetta, opposing what they described as a “faceless trial” and calling the legal process unfair and unconstitutional. The protest, which entered its third consecutive day, was rep

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World

Palestinian doctor’s detention appeal rejected by Israeli court

JERUSALEM Israel’s Supreme Court rejected an appeal seeking the release of a prominent Palestinian doctor who has been held without formal charges since late 2024 after being detained in Gaza. The case involves Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, w

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Karnataka

Committee reviews measures to prevent Dalit atrocities

Intro Collector condemned Dalit temple-entry denial as illegal, urged awareness of anti-atrocity laws, and promoted unity through monitoring meetings MANDYA A meeting of the District Awareness and Monitoring Committee was held at the District Collector's office under the

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World

Britain targets Russian war funding network

LONDON Britain announced a fresh round of sanctions against Russia, targeting ships, banks, and companies it says are helping fund and support Moscow’s war efforts in Ukraine. The measures include restrictions on the banking arm of Russian tech firm Yandex, along with two othe

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World

China, Myanmar discuss economic cooperation plans

BEIJING China gave a formal welcome to Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing during his state visit to Beijing, marking a major diplomatic moment for the former military chief as he seeks wider recognition of his leadership. The visit included a ceremonial reception at the Great

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World

Red Cross warns Congo Ebola crisis may last a year

NAIROBI The Red Cross has warned that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has not yet reached its peak and could continue for up to a year. An official from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said that it is still unclea

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Karnataka

Lorry crash on highway captured by CCTV

CHIKKABALLAPURA A lorry accident on the STR Highway near Lakshmipur Gate created panic after CCTV captured the shocking incident. The truck driver lost control after a tyre burst and the vehicle moved across the road. It collided with a tractor, causing bricks inside the truck

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