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SC asks states, UT’s to provide more staff for SIR New Delhi The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a series of directions to address the challenges faced by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) during the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across various states. A
India reported 18,822 nationals deported from the US since 2009, with 3,258 in 2025, as Jaishankar flagged concerns over deportee treatment New Delhi The United States has deported a total of 18,822 Indian nationals since 2009, including 3,258 individuals so far in 2025, th
Karnataka Cabinet approves eight key Bills, including the Hate Crimes Bill, targeting hate speech, social boycotts, and digital accountability statewide Bengaluru The Karnataka Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has approved eight major draft Bills, including
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for high-level talks with PM Modi, focusing on trade, energy, and strategic cooperation New Delhi Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. P
DREAM SHATTERED BENGALURU The relentless pressure of a neighbourhood dispute, a looming civic notice, and a Rs 20-lakh demand he said he could not meet, a combination that pushed a 45-year-old techie to end his life inside the very house he was trying to build.Hours before
Minister MB Patil has instructed officials to prepare a vision document to expand the manufacturing and design sector of mobile and electronic products BENGALURU Large and Medium Industries Minister M. B. Patil on Thursday directed officials to prepare a vision document a
IndiGo has been hit by flight disruptions over the past few days due to various factors, including crew shortages, technology-related issues, and airport congestion BENGALURU India's largest airline, IndiGo, cancelled 136 flights at Bengaluru's KIA over two days due to a c
Chitradurga Gadag, Haveri and Chitradurga districts have been officially placed in the ‘highest climate-risk’ category, highlighting the growing vulnerability of Karnataka’s rain-dependent agricultural regions. The classification reflects the mounting challenges posed by errat
MangaluruThe Kalkura Foundation’s traditional calendar for the year 2026 was formally released in the divine presence of the Brindavana at Sri Guru Raghavendra Math in Mantralaya. The revered pontiff, Sri Subhudendra Teertha Swamiji, performed the official release, marking the oc
A Kalaburagi man turned to theft to meet expenses of his live-in relationship, leading police to multiple crimes. KalaburagiAs modernity grows, lifestyle choices influenced by Western culture are becoming increasingly visible, especially in urban centres. While Indian traditio
Short Circuit Fire BidarA severe fire caused by an alleged short circuit reduced seven acres of standing sugarcane to ashes in Siddeshwara village of Balki taluk, Bidar district, on Thursday. The incident has left local farmer Sangamesh Taranalli shattered as an entire year of
Karnataka government has approved direct maize procurement from farmers by poultry feed producers to ensure better prices. Bengaluru Rural In a significant move aimed at supporting maize-growing farmers across Karnataka, the state government has issued an order permitting p
Speaking at Datta Peeta, MLC C.T. Ravi accused extremist elements of misusing religion and urged communities toward mutual respect ChikkamangaluruMLC C.T. Ravi on Tuesday launched a strong critique against what he described as distorted and divisive religious teachings, assert
Easing Alcohol Ban Bangkok Thailand has paused its decades-old afternoon alcohol ban, raising questions about why the rule existed in the first place. The government has eased the restriction for 180 days to help boost tourism during the peak travel season. The ban began
Iran’s Foreign Minister says the country is ready to deepen economic and trade ties with neighbouring nations while stressing unity, national strength, and coordinated foreign policy efforts Tehran Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has said that his ministry is
Lula urged Trump to avoid military action in Venezuela, warning it could destabilise South America and worsen the crisis. Sao Paulo President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has stressed the need for a peaceful and diplomatic solution to the crisis in Venezuela during a recent ph
Delhi Police held a specialised workshop for Aerocity hotel security staff to boost anti-narcotics vigilance and strengthen coordinated enforcement. New DelhiReinforcing the Centre’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy on drug abuse and trafficking, the Delhi Police on Thursday conducted
50 lakh names marked for potential deletion in WB KolkataIn a major development ahead of the 2026 electoral cycle, nearly 50 lakh names in West Bengal have been identified for possible exclusion from the voters' list during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) being co
