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Karnataka

MCC conducts children's awareness session on waste management

Mangaluru In an effort to instill environmental consciousness among the younger generation, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) Surathkal team organized a special awareness session on waste management for children attending a summer camp. The session was held at the Sri Ad

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Karnataka

Yakshagana training camp concludes with valedictory ceremony

Udupi The valedictory function of the Yakshashikshana Sanivasa Shibira 2026, a residential training camp dedicated to the traditional art form of Yakshagana, was held under the joint organization of Yakshagana Kalaranga (R.) Udupi and Yakshashikshana Trust (R.) Udupi. The e

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Karnataka

Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated grandly in Holalu village

Mandya The 135th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was celebrated with great enthusiasm and grandeur at Holalu village in Mandya taluk. The programme was jointly organised by the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Parivartana Trust, Jai Bhim Friends Association and local villagers. The

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Karnataka

GSS literature lights path to global calm

Shivamogga The national symposium on G.S. Shivarudrappa’s works highlighted literature as a remedy for global anxiety. Karnataka Sahitya Academy president L.N. Mukundaraj said poetry born from life experiences acts as a guiding light. He added that the ideas of Kuvempu cont

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Karnataka

Shivamogga Residents protest contaminated water supply issue

Anchor Slug: Public Health Concern Shivamogga Residents of Shivamogga protested outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office alleging contaminated drinking water supply in several city areas. The protest was held under the banner of Shivamogga Nagarikara Hitarakshana Vedikeg

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Karnataka

Udupi protest erupts over SIR revision issue

Intro Udupi activists protested SIR electoral revision, demanding safeguards, transparency, helplines, and pause pending Supreme Court cases Udupi A protest was held in front of the Udupi District Commissioner’s office on Wednesday by the Namma Mata Namma Haak coalition

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Karnataka

Ambedkar Theme Park planned in Mysuru Ilawala

Blurb Dr. H. C. Mahadevappa announced an Ambedkar theme park in Mysuru on 10 acres, showcasing his life, Constitution, and social justice contributions Mysuru Social Welfare and district in-charge Minister Dr. H. C. Mahadevappa said a theme park will be built at Ilawala

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Karnataka

Madikeri MLA honors Ambedkar legacy day event

MADIKERI Madikeri Congress MLA Dr Mantar Gowda participated in programs marking the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar in Kodagu. He attended an event at Gandhi Bhavan where he offered floral tributes and spoke about equality and justice. He said the Constitution is a

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Karnataka

Police clarify viral photo chain theft case

VITTAL An incident of chain snatching involving a child was reported in Kodapadu area under Vittal police station limits. An unknown person on a KTM bike snatched a gold chain weighing around 7 grams from a 7-year-old child and threatened the child. Police registered a case at

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Karnataka

Honour killing shock rocks Chikkodi village case

CHIKKODI Police in Chikkodi suspect an honour killing in which a married woman, Satyavva Helavi, was poisoned and later burnt to destroy evidence after she went with her lover. Three relatives, including her uncle and brother, have been arrested by Yamakanamaradi police after

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Business

Triple threat looms over India’s farming sector

NEW DELHI India’s farmers are facing a difficult year as a "trifecta" of risks threatens to stall agricultural growth. A new report warns that a weak monsoon, the return of El Niño, and global supply chain disruptions from the West Asia war could hurt crop yields and push food

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Business

Indian patent filings hit record high in 2026

NEW DELHI India’s innovation landscape has reached a historic milestone as patent filings soared to record levels this year. New data reveals that 70 percent of all patent applications, nearly 100,000 filings, now come from Indian residents, rather than foreign companies.

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Business

Air India seeking billions after massive loss

NEW DELHI Air India is turning to its owners for a massive financial rescue after reporting a staggering loss of over ₹22,000 crore for the past year. The airline, owned by the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, is currently in talks for a fresh cash infusion to stay afloat

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Business

Digital gold investments triple amid global tension

NEW DELHI While physical gold remains a cultural favorite, digital gold is stealing the spotlight. A new report shows that Gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have seen a massive surge, with total assets nearly tripling over the past year. By the end of March 2026, the value of

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Business

Delhi EV policy to drive long term sales

NEW DELHI Delhi’s ambitious new plan for electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to spark a massive wave of buying in the coming years. A recent report suggests that the government’s 2024–2030 draft policy, backed by a massive ₹40,000 crore budget, will fundamentally change how

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Business

Wholesale prices rise as fuel costs jump

NEW DELHI India’s wholesale inflation climbed to 3.88 percent in March, marking a significant increase from the 2.13 percent seen in February. This rise was largely fueled by a sharp spike in global energy prices and the rising cost of manufactured goods. The biggest driver

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Business

Global PC market sees surprise sales jump

NEW DELHI The global personal computer market grew by 4 percent in the first quarter of 2026, with shipments reaching nearly 63 million units.  While the numbers look positive, experts warn that this growth doesn't necessarily mean more people are buying computers. Instead,

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