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DHAKA Bangladesh is officially tightening its belt as a major energy crisis takes hold. Faced with fuel shortages caused by ongoing conflicts in West Asia, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s cabinet has announced strict new daily schedules to save power and reduce spending. The m
Intro President Trump announced 100 percent tariffs on imported patented medicines and updated metal duties to boost domestic manufacturing. WASHINGTON, DC President Donald Trump has unveiled a bold new trade strategy, placing a 100 percent tariff on specific imported pa
Intro State shifts focus to renewable energy innovation through global partnerships and incubation Bengaluru After nurturing thousands of start-ups across sectors, Karnataka is now pivoting towards renewable energy technologies with a global collaboration aimed at boosti
Bengaluru Indian Oil Corporation has increased auto LPG supply across Karnataka to meet rising demand, especially as several private outlets remain shut or partially functional. Officials said there are 55 Indian Oil auto LPG distribution centres in the state, while around 30
Vijayapura The long-awaited environmental case concerning infrastructure projects, including Vijayapura Airport, has concluded in the Supreme Court of India, with the final verdict now reserved. Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M. B. Patil expressed hop
Slug: Govt ups VIP quota BENGALURU Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said Legislators would be allotted three complimentary tickets each for Indian Premier League (IPL) matches and two for international cricket fixtures in the city, with an option to buy two additional ti
BENGALURU Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) issued a directive that all employees must take care to ensure Kannada, administrative language of the state, is not disrespected in colleges under its jurisdiction. As per the March 24 circular, all Principals and head
BENGALURU Gone are the days of the old iconic beige and brown-coloured coaches linked to some of the city's short-distance trains. South Western Railway (SWR) has converted five short-distance trains to modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) rakes, which already hit the tracks this
Intro: The routes include Bengaluru-Chennai and Bengaluru-Mysuru expressways; hike affects various vehicle types, with cars now costing approximately Rs 150 for a single trip on the Bengaluru-Chennai route. BENGALURU National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has marginal
BENGALURU Yelahanka Newtown police have arrested a foreigner who had come to India on a business visa and was selling narcotics in Bengaluru. The arrested suspect, Samuel Ikkena from Nigeria, was arrested and 2 kg of MDM crystal, worth about Rs 2 crore in the international mar
Vijayapura Deputy Commissioner Dr. Anand K has announced that citizens can take part in the self-enumeration process for the upcoming Census from April 1 to April 15. He said the Census is an important scientific exercise that records not only the population but also socio-eco
PARAMARIBO Suriname is in mourning following the sudden passing of its former President, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, at the age of 67. The news of his death has triggered a wave of tributes from world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who described Santokhi
Colombo Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, celebrated stronger air links as IndiGo launched six weekly flights between Delhi and Colombo starting March 29. This adds to existing services by SriLankan Airlines and Air India, bringing nearly 27 weekly fli
Colombo The Indian Navy’s guided missile frigate, INS Trikand, wrapped up its three-day visit to Maputo, Mozambique, on March 29. During the stay, the ship conducted joint exercises, training, and professional exchanges with the Mozambique Navy, boosting maritime cooperation.
Slug: Regional connectivity boost New Delhi A new flight service by Fly91 connecting Hubballi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad will begin soon, improving regional connectivity across North and Central Karnataka. The move comes after efforts by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, who had
Shimla Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said the government may restore the earlier system of collecting entry fees separately, amid ongoing controversy over the issue. Speaking in the Assembly, Sukhu said the state had earlier merged differ
Kottayam Mariamma Oommen on Tuesday alleged that there was a conspiracy behind the Kerala government’s 2023 decision to form a medical board to examine former chief minister Oommen Chandy. Speaking to a TV channel, she said her husband was only suffering from a throat probl
Kannur Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) to win the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. He claimed that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is facing a combined challenge fr
