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India

M’rashtra grants legal status to digital land records

Maharashtra government has approved full legal validity for digitally signed 7/12 and related land records to boost e-governance. MumbaiIn a major push toward transparent and citizen-friendly governance, the Maharashtra government has granted full legal validity to Digital 7/1

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Business

Rupee slide not sign of economic weakness: Report

Global Uncertainty Impact NEW DELHIA new SBI Research report has said that the recent fall of the Indian rupee past the 90-per-dollar mark is not a sign of weakness in the country’s economy. The study explained that the rupee’s slide is mainly due to global uncertainty, delays

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Business

Government reaffirms dignity for honest taxpayers

Chaudhary said the government aims to deter illegal trade, praising DRI’s role since 1957 in protecting economic borders amid challenges, shifts, and organized crime networks NEW DELHI The government has reiterated its commitment to creating a business environment where hon

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India

200 IndiGo flights cancelled, Ops hit

As per a government data of Tuesday, the airline's on-time performance plunging to just 35%, a dramatic fall for a carrier long associated with punctuality. New Delhi India's largest airline IndiGo is facing one of its most severe operational breakdowns in recent years. It

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Bengaluru

Let him go, I won't go without invite: Siddu

Bengaluru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he would not travel to New Delhi unless he is formally invited. As his deputy D K Shivakumar flies to Delhi amid the ongoing power-tussle in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he would not travel

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India

Centre does a volte-face, rolls back ‘Sanchar Saathi’

The Department of Telecom stated it is removing the order mandating installation of the Sanchar Saathi app, following a 10-fold jump in voluntary app downlaods in just one day New Delhi The Centre, after backlash, removed on Wednesday the mandatory pre-installation of Sanch

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Bengaluru

Karnataka signs MoUs to boost tech innovation

Bengaluru The Government of Karnataka signed two major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday, aimed at positioning the State as India’s leading technology and innovation hub. The agreements focus on blockchain, cybersecurity, and energy-efficient infrastructure for AI

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Bengaluru

Fake exam news triggers panic among students

BENGALURU Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa has strongly warned against the spread of false news claiming that the third exam for SSLC and PUC students has been cancelled. He clearly stated that the exam method remains the same as last year and that all three exams will b

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Bengaluru

Raj Bhavan renamed ‘Lok Bhavan’ in Karnataka

Bengaluru The name of Karnataka’s Raj Bhavan has now been officially changed. As per the Union Home Ministry’s decision to rename Raj Bhavans across the country, the Governor’s residence in Bengaluru will now be known as ‘Lok Bhavan Karnataka’. This change takes effect immedia

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Bengaluru

KSRTC supports families, launches new software

BENGALURU The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Wednesday provided major financial help to families of employees who passed away and also launched its new commercial management software, “e-Vaneejya,” at its Central Office in Bengaluru. Transport and Muz

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Bengaluru

Rape case: HC rejects Prajwal Revanna’s bail plea yet again

Bengaluru The High Court has given another major setback to former MP Prajwal Revanna, who is serving a life sentence in a rape case. On Wednesday, the court dismissed his plea seeking suspension of the sentence and release on bail. His lawyer, Siddharth Luthra, argued that

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Bengaluru

Politics never stays permanent: DK Suresh

BENGALURU Former MP DK Suresh said there is no need to give too much importance to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s remark that “politics is not permanent.” Speaking to reporters outside his Sadashivanagar residence, he said the CM’s words were spoken casually in conversation and

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Karnataka

Complaint against Ranveer Singh for hurting religious sentiments

Bengaluru A formal complaint has been filed at Bengaluru’s High Grounds Police Station against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 28. The

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Bengaluru

Gandhi Bazaar footpath cleared of encroachments

BENGALURU The Bengaluru Central Municipal Corporation carried out a major operation today to clear long-standing footpath encroachments in the Gandhi Bazaar area of Chikkapet division. Commissioner Rajendra Cholan said the action was taken after several warnings were issued

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Bengaluru

Venugopal controls Cong, not Kharge: Chalavadi

He criticized the Congress for ignoring state issues due to internal rivalries between the CM and DyCM. Bengaluru Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, has claimed that Congress’s real high command in Karnataka is KC Venugopal, not Ma

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Karnataka

Hanuman Devotees’ procession faces tension near Jamia Masjid

Srirangapatna  A grand Hanuman Malaadhari devotional procession took place in Srirangapatna on Wednesday, drawing hundreds of devotees from the district and neighboring regions. The event began at the Niminamb Temple on the outskirts of the town and proceeded toward the Sriran

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Karnataka

MP Prabha Mallikarjun raises demand for BSNL tower installation

MP Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun urges immediate BSNL tower installation in villages and calls for pending employee pay revision DAVANAGEREDuring the Zero Hour in Parliament on Wednesday, MP Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun urged the Central Government to address the long-pending issue of inst

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Karnataka

National Lok Adalat on Dec 13 in Mandya district

Mandya The Karnataka State Legal Services Authority has announced that a National Lok Adalat will be held across the state on December 13. In Mandya district, all seven taluks will organize preparatory sessions to resolve pending cases efficiently. The Lok Adalat will address

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