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Bengaluru

Prostitution racket busted, six women rescued in city raids

BENGALURU The Central Crime Branch (CCB) busted a prostitution racket operating out of spas and a house in Bengaluru, rescuing six women and arresting four accused, including three women. The operation was carried out by the Women Protection Wing based on credible intelligence

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Karnataka

Anjaneya demands urgent internal reservation decision

Chitradurga Former Minister H. Anjaneya has demanded that the job recruitment process be stopped until internal reservation for Scheduled Castes is finalized in Karnataka He spoke at a press conference held in the city tourist centre and urged the government to take a final de

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Karnataka

Shankaracharya message of humanity inspires Mandya event

Mandya Additional Superintendent of Police Gangadhar Swami said Shankaracharya spread a message of humanity and worked for the welfare of the world. He was speaking at the Sri Shankaracharya Jayanti programme held at Kalamandir in Mandya, organised by District Administration,

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Karnataka

Chitradurga plans meaningful buddha jayanti celebration

CHITRADURGA Sub-Divisional Officer K. J. Kantaraj said Buddha Jayanti, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, will be celebrated in a meaningful way by the district administration. He was speaking at a preparatory meeting held at the District Collector’s office hall.

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Karnataka

DC orders e-property with land title distribution

Chikkaballapura Deputy Commissioner G. Prabhu has directed officials to issue land title deeds along with e-property documents for beneficiaries under housing and shelter schemes in the district. He issued the instruction during a review meeting on site allotment and census wo

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Karnataka

CET NEET coaching continues for students

Slug: Free Coaching Initiative Ramanagara Municipal Corporation President K. Seshadri Shashi said CET NEET and JEE coaching for government college students will continue in 2026-27 academic year to support poor and middle class families in Ramanagara. Speaking at the closin

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Karnataka

JDS leads protest over women reservation bill

Blurb JD(S) workers protested in Ramanagara against INDIA alliance over women’s reservation bill stand, calling it anti-women and demanding stronger political representation Ramanagara JDS party workers held a protest in Ramanagara on Tuesday against the Congress-led IND

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Karnataka

Siddaramaiah highlights Basava Jayanti social reform message

Intro CM marked Basava Jayanti in Hunsur, praising Basavanna’s equality ideals, announcing cultural leader status, and promoting his philosophy beyond caste and religion. HUNSUR Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the government is celebrating Basava Jayanti in Hunsur with

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Karnataka

Mandya DC reviews digital census progress

MANDYA Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumar inspected the ongoing digital census work in Mandya city and reviewed its progress. The census, being conducted from April 2026 in digital format, is aimed at collecting accurate population data. During the visit, the DC urged citizens to c

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Karnataka

Court canteen applications open in Holalkere

CHITRADURGA Applications have been invited from interested hoteliers to run a canteen in the Holalkere Taluk Court premises for public use. The notification has been issued by the Principal District and Sessions Judge of Chitradurga. Applicants must submit sealed quotations wi

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Karnataka

KSRTC bus overturns near Tumakuru, injures passengers

TUMAKURU A KSRTC bus overturned near M.H. Pattana in Gubbi taluk after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. The bus was travelling from Gubbi towards Tumakuru when the accident occurred. Around 50 passengers were on board, including women, children, and students.

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Karnataka

‘Skills and values more vital than degrees’

VIJAYAPURA Success in the modern world requires much more than just a college degree. This was the central message from Prof. Ujjwala Chakradeo, Vice-Chancellor of SNDT Women’s University, during her keynote address at the 17th convocation of Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women

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Karnataka

Governor calls for moral values in technology

VIJAYAPURA Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot emphasized that digital progress must be anchored in ethics during the 17th Convocation of Akkamahadevi Women’s University. Addressing graduates in Vijayapura, the Governor stated that while science and technology drive the mod

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Karnataka

Raichur youth abducted and beaten over harassment

RAICHUR A shocking incident of vigilante justice has rocked Raichur city after a local youth was kidnapped and brutally assaulted over allegations of harassment. The victim, identified as Mehboob, works as a ward boy at a private hospital. The entire ordeal was captured on cam

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Karnataka

Live by Basavanna's ideals, says MLA Tunnur

YADGIR Celebrating the birth of the great philosopher Basavanna is only meaningful if people actually practice his teachings in their daily lives. This was the powerful message shared by MLA Channareddy Patil Tunnur during a special Basava Jayanthi event held at the Veerashaiv

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