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Karnataka

No Shortage of Petrol and Diesel Supply, Says SP Gunjan Arya

DharwadSuperintendent of Police Gunjan Arya has assured residents that there is no shortage of petrol and diesel in Dharwad, urging the public not to panic or believe in rumours circulating about fuel scarcity. Addressing concerns among citizens, SP Gunjan Arya clarified that fue

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Karnataka

Protest in Dharwad Against Rumours of Fuel and Gas Shortage

Slug: Dharwad fuel rumours DharwadMembers of the Karnataka Voice Organisation staged a protest in Dharwad on Thursday, demanding strict action against those spreading rumours about shortages of gas cylinders, petrol, and diesel. The demonstration was held in front of the Deput

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Karnataka

KMCRI Hubballi Wins National Excellence Award

HubballiThe multi-disciplinary research unit of Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute in Hubballi has been honoured with the Excellence Award and Certificate of Excellence at the MRU Medical College Research Connect 2026 conference held in New Delhi. The prestigious aw

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Business

Health insurance hits record 1.2L cr

SLUG: Massive milestone NEW DELHI India’s health insurance sector has reached a massive milestone, with total premiums crossing Rs 1.2 lakh crore in the latest financial year. Growing by 9%, the industry is seeing a surge in demand as more people seek financial safety again

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Business

India leads major global trade network push

NEW DELHI India is taking a central role on the world stage to build stronger economic ties and reshape how countries trade with one another. During the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal led a series of high-level me

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Business

Solar, wind power lead energy growth

NEW DELHI The world is undergoes a massive power shift as solar and wind energy become the primary engines of global electricity growth. According to a new research report, clean energy is no longer just an alternative; it is now the leading choice for almost all new power pro

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Business

India’s credit demand hits record 61%

NEW DELHI India’s financial landscape is witnessing a massive boom as credit growth skyrocketed by 61% this fiscal year. A new report from Yes Bank reveals that total loans reached a staggering Rs 25.1 lakh crore, nearly matching the total amount of money people deposited in b

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Business

India Office Leasing sees strong growth surge

New DelhiIndia’s office market started 2026 strongly, with leasing reaching 18.3 million square feet in the first quarter, up 15 percent from last year, a report said. Major cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad led demand, contributing nearly half of total leasing. Mumbai, Pune, D

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Business

India named most affordable office design market

NEW DELHI India has officially been ranked as the most cost-effective place in the Asia Pacific region to set up and design modern offices. A new report by Cushman & Wakefield reveals that building high-quality workspaces in India costs a fraction of what companies pay in o

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Business

India eyes gold reforms to cut imports

Intro: The country is transforming gold from jewelry into a financial asset, boosting local refining, trading, and economic empowerment nationwide. NEW DELHI India is reimagining its relationship with gold, moving away from simple jewelry toward using the precious metal as

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Business

India starts major search for rare minerals

Blurb: India plans a startup-driven approach to mine and process critical minerals like lithium, boosting self-reliance, tech growth, and a high-tech, homegrown supply chain. NEW DELHI India is launching a bold new plan to find "critical minerals" buried within its own soil

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Business

India charges forward as global power hub

Intro: India is leapfrogging fossil fuels, leading global clean energy with solar power, batteries, and electric vehicle growth. NEW DELHI India is skipping the old path of fossil fuels to become a world leader in clean energy technology. A new report from the World Economi

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Business

India e-commerce hiring soars over two years

New DelhiHiring in India’s e-commerce and quick commerce sector has risen 35 percent in the past two years, a report by CIEL HR said. Roles grew from 73,320 in 2023 to nearly 98,750 in 2025, with technology and engineering positions seeing the largest jump. Demand for software de

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