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Sports

Sreesanth slams Harbhajan over controversial Slapgate Ad

NEW DELHI Nearly two decades after the infamous "slapgate" incident, former Indian pacer Sreesanth has reignited his feud with Harbhajan Singh. In a scathing interview, Sreesanth accused the former spinner of profiting from their 2008 physical altercation. The outburst was tri

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Sports

Mumbai cricket league announces star retention list

MUMBAI The Mumbai Cricket Association has officially unveiled the player retention list for the 2026 T20 Mumbai League, featuring some of the biggest names in Indian cricket. Leading the pack are international stars Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, and Shivam Dube, ensuring the

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Bengaluru

Govt releases ₹63 cr to pay honorarium to ASHA

Bengaluru In a significant move to support frontline healthcare workers, the Karnataka government has released funds for the payment of honorarium to Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) for the first quarter of the 2026–27 financial year.  The decision is expected to

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Bengaluru

New Jayadeva Cardiac unit to come up at Govindarajanagar

Bengaluru The initiative aims to expand quality heart care services to residents in the western parts of the city and nearby districts.  The project took a significant leap forward after an official agreement was signed between the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the Jayade

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Bengaluru

Delegation thanks CM for historic internal quota

BengaluruA delegation led by Excise Minister RB Timmapur met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru to express gratitude for implementing internal reservation, a long-pending demand of several communities. The move has been described as a historic decision aimed at ensuring

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Bengaluru

Govt issues heatwave advisory as mercury rises across state

With temperatures steadily rising across the state, the RDPR Dept issued a set of guidelines to help citizens protect themselves from the intense summer heat BengaluruThe advisory comes in response to forecasts of a severe heatwave in the coming weeks. According to the India M

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Bengaluru

CM Siddaramaiah visits Minister Sudhakar in hospital

As per sources, Sudhakar’s health deteriorated following complications from a recent knee surgeryBengaluru Karnataka Planning and Statistics Minister D Sudhakar is reported to be in critical condition and is currently undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit at KIMS Hos

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Bengaluru

Bird Flu under control after intensive 10-day operation

BengaluruThe outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza in Bengaluru’s Hesaraghatta region has now been successfully contained, with authorities confirming that the situation is fully under control. The Karnataka Health Department issued an official statement highlighting the effectiveness

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Bengaluru

6 arrested in brutal murder of real estate businessman

BengaluruIn a major breakthrough, police in Vijayapura have arrested six accused in connection with the shocking murder of real estate businessman and former gram panchayat member Raju Khare. The gruesome killing, reportedly linked to a property dispute, had sent shockwaves acros

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India

Crime branch nabs man wanted in land forgery case

Jeypore A Crime Branch team led by Additional Superintendent of Police Bijay Mallick has arrested an absconding accused and produced him before a local court in Jeypore. The accused, who had been on the run for several years, was wanted in connection with a land forgery case.

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Entertainment

Cong to move SC against HC order denying bail to Khera

New DelhiThe Indian National Congress on Saturday said it will challenge the Gauhati High Court order rejecting anticipatory bail to party leader Pawan Khera before the Supreme Court of India. The party expressed strong support for Khera, calling the case an example of politic

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India

Power crisis row deepens in Keralam as Oppn-govt trade charges

Oppn leader argued that a long-term deal secured during Chandy’s tenure to procure 465 MW of power at a cost of Rs 4.29 per unit was arbitrarily cancelledThiruvananthapuram Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan on Saturday alleged that the emerging power crisis in Kerala and r

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India

CAIT hails RBI decision to cancel Paytm Payments Bank licence

New Delhi The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Saturday hailed the decisive action taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in cancelling the licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL), seeking probe into the matter. This firm regulatory intervention is in th

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India

Cong leaders claim key role in govt formation in West Bengal

Kolkata Their remarks come as the party contests independently in the state after a gap of two decades.  The Congress has entered the West Bengal Assembly elections without any alliance, marking a significant shift in its electoral strategy after 20 years. With this approac

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India

Succession speculation rises in Baramati after Jay Pawar’s remark

BaramatiThe political landscape in Baramati has witnessed renewed internal churn after a recent statement by Jay Pawar, the younger son of Ajit Pawar, sparked fresh discussions about leadership succession within the influential Pawar family. The development has drawn attention

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India

Suspect in 31-year-old kidnap, murder case finally arrested

New Delhi The accused, who was allegedly absconding for over three decades, was apprehended from Loni in Uttar Pradesh following sustained surveillance and verification efforts by the police.  According to officials, Salim Wastik, also known as Salim Ahmed or Salim Khan, wa

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India

Srinagar cops attach drug traffickers’ assets worth Rs 3.5 cr

The action has been taken under the ongoing ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan’ Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar Police said on Saturday that in the intensified crackdown on drugs, it has targeted assets worth Rs 3.5 crore belonging to a drug smugglers. A police s

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