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Karnataka

Vijayapura govt committed to all-round development

Vijayapura sees healthcare and infrastructure boost as Minister M.B. Patil inaugurates upgraded hospital and town panchayat office, highlights welfare and irrigation initiatives. Vijayapura Minister M. B.Patil said the state government is committed to the overall developmen

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Karnataka

Call for peace and compassion on Buddha Purnima

Kalaburagi marks Buddha Purnima with leaders calling for peace, equality, and adoption of Buddha’s teachings in daily life. Kalaburagi The 2570th Vaishakh Buddha Purnima was observed with devotion at Siddhartha Buddha Vihar in the city, with a call to adopt Gautama Buddha’s

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Karnataka

Deadline extended for Gram Panchayat objections

Vijayapura The district administration has extended the last date for filing objections to the draft notification regarding the fixation of elected member seats in Gram Panchayats. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Anand K. announced that objections can now be submitted until May 8 up t

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Karnataka

Phone use banned in 2nd PU exam duty zones

Vijayapura The district administration has imposed prohibitory orders around examination centres for the smooth conduct of the Second PUC Examination–2. Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Dr. Anand K. has declared a 200-metre radius around all five exam centres in the

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Karnataka

Two arrested for selling adulterated liquor

Raichur Yapaladinni police have arrested two individuals for allegedly selling adulterated country liquor in Kortakunda village of Raichur taluk. The accused have been identified as Neelamma and Venkatesh. Acting on a tip-off about the illegal sale of spurious liquor, police c

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Karnataka

Four special trains announced for Urs

Kalaburagi South Central Railway has announced four special trains for the 622nd Urs of Sufi saint Khwaja Banda Nawaz to facilitate devotees travelling from various regions. Train No. 07177 started operate from May 2 and in Hyderabad from May 5 at 11:55 am reaching Kalaburagi

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Business

‘Great Nicobar Project to boost India’s maritime strategy’

New Delhi The proposed Great Nicobar Project is being seen as a major step in strengthening India’s maritime strategy, offering strategic depth, economic leverage, and enhanced influence in the Indian Ocean region, according to a new analysis. The report notes that while th

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Business

Human capital monetisation model proposed to tackle job crisis

New Delhi Amid growing concerns over a widening global employment gap, a new framework called the Human Capital Monetisation Economic System (HRMES) has been proposed as a potential solution to an emerging global jobs crisis, according to a report. The proposal suggests red

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Business

Small-cap stocks surge despite weak macro signals

New Delhi Indian equity markets delivered strong returns in April, with small-cap and micro-cap segments outperforming larger indices despite a weak macroeconomic backdrop marked by geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices, according to a report by OmniScience Capital

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Business

OBESITAS 2026 highlights India’s obesity challenge

New Delhi Over 500 doctors and 150 nutritionists gathered at OBESITAS 2026, a major medical conference organised by the IJCP Group in association with the South Asian Obesity Forum, to address India’s rising obesity burden. The event focused on obesity as a chronic, complex

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Business

Two-wheeler sales boost India’s FY26 auto recovery

New Delhi India’s automobile sector witnessed a demand-led yet uneven recovery in FY26, with two-wheelers emerging as the primary growth driver, according to a report by Deloitte India. Urban demand and premiumisation trends supported overall growth, while rural markets contin

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Business

Spirit Airlines shuts down after failed rescue talks

New Delhi Spirit Airlines on Saturday announced it is shutting down operations and initiating an orderly wind-down after failing to secure a financial lifeline from lenders and the US government. The airline cancelled all scheduled flights with immediate effect and suspende

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Business

Govt to sustain capex despite fiscal stress

Govt prioritises 12.22 lakh crore capex plan despite fiscal stress, focusing on infrastructure amid global uncertainties New Delhi The government has said it will continue its planned capital expenditure of 12.22 lakh crore in the current fiscal year despite emerging fiscal

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Business

India eases HVDC localisation rules

Govt eases HVDC substation norms under Make in India, targeting 60% local content by 2035 to boost domestic manufacturing and energy infra growth. New Delhi The Ministry of Power has eased localisation norms for high voltage direct current HVDC substation projects under the

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Business

Central banks trim dollar exposure, boost gold bets

Central banks reduce US dollar exposure and increase gold reserves amid geopolitical tensions, says Deutsche Bank report. New Delhi Global central banks are reducing their exposure to the US dollar and increasing gold reserves amid rising geopolitical tensions, according to

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Business

Central Bank warns of debt vulnerabilities worldwide

New Delhi Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said India’s macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong despite global uncertainties, supported by robust consumption and sustained public investment. Speaking at an international conference in Amsterdam, he cautioned that

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Business

Air India cuts flights as fuel surge hits viability

New Delhi Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has warned of significant flight reductions as soaring jet fuel prices and airspace constraints hit the airline’s viability. The carrier has already cut some services in April and May and plans further reductions through June and July. A

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Business

Rohit Jain appointed as RBI Deputy Governor

New Delhi The Government has appointed Rohit Jain as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term, according to official sources. He will replace T Rabi Sankar, whose extended tenure concluded recently. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet cleared hi

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