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Bengaluru

Funeral of T.J.S. George to be held with state honours

Bengaluru The funeral of veteran journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as T.J.S. George, will be held with state honours, the Karnataka Chief Minister’s Office announced on Saturday. George passed away on October 3 in Bengaluru at age 9

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Bengaluru

Consulate Threat Email

Hoax bomb threat at Israeli Consulate probed Bengaluru The Israeli Consulate in Bengaluru recently received a bomb threat, which police have confirmed as a hoax. The Karnataka Police on Saturday said they are investigating the matter. The consulate lodged a complaint on Sep

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Bengaluru

DK Shivakumar appeals for participation in Caste survey

DCM urged all caste communities to cooperate, saying the survey ensures societal understanding and fairness for future generations Bengaluru Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday urged the public to take part in the social and educational survey being carried out

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Bengaluru

ED attaches assets worth rs 423 crore in Karnataka fraud

Bengaluru The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over Rs 423 crore belonging to a Bengaluru-based real estate firm and its promoter in a major fraud case. The action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Ozone Urbana Infra D

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Bengaluru

CM Siddaramaiah slams BJP over five guarantee schemes

Belagavi Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday accused the BJP of being restless over the Congress government's popular ‘five guarantee schemes.’ He said the BJP is trying to mislead people with false claims. Responding to BJP leaders' allegations that the state

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Bengaluru

Thunderstorms, rain likely across Karnataka this week

Bengaluru The Karnataka State Meteorological Department has warned that most districts across the state are likely to receive rainfall and thunderstorms throughout the week due to a weather system named ‘Shakti’ forming over the northern Arabian Sea. As of now, the system i

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Bengaluru

High Court upholds appeal jurisdiction amendments in Karnataka

Bengaluru The Karnataka High Court has upheld key amendments to the Karnataka Civil Courts Act, 1964, and the Karnataka High Court Act, 1961, concerning how civil appeals are handled in the state. The court confirmed that appeals from Civil Judge (Senior Division) rulings c

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Bengaluru

Four teachers suspended over survey negligence

Udupi Four teachers from Udupi taluk have been suspended for failing to carry out duties related to the ongoing social and educational survey by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission. The suspended staff include Venkatesh P B from Government High School Shettibett

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Bengaluru

Deaths On Rise

Bengaluru sees sharp rise in pedestrian deaths Bengaluru Bengaluru recorded 292 pedestrian deaths in 2023, the highest among 53 major Indian cities, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). These deaths made up nearly 9.5% of all pedestrian fatalities in these

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Bengaluru

Farmers wait as land denotification delayed

The anti-land acquisition committee gave the government one week for de-notification; without action, they’ll intensify protests, holding village meetings and mobilizing local leaders Bengaluru Even after two months, the Karnataka government has not issued an official order

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World

United Nations Celebrates World Space Week

Space Inspires Humanity New York Humanity is looking up—and beyond. This Saturday marks the start of World Space Week 2025, inviting people worldwide to imagine life beyond Earth. The theme, “Living in Space,” highlights how scientific innovation, international law, and glo

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India

Kerala LoP demands CBI probe in Sabarimala gold

KochiKerala Assembly Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Saturday demanded a detailed CBI investigation into the Sabarimala gold controversy, calling for accountability from the Devaswom Board and the state government. He also urged the resignation of the temple affairs minist

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India

CR Patil denies Mamata’s claim on DVC water

KolkataUnion Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil on Saturday rejected West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s claim that over 1,50,000 cusecs of water were released from the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) dams during the Durga Puja festival. He clarified that the actual release

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India

Youth urged to lead fight against injustice: NHRC

Justice Through Action New DelhiNational Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Member Vijaya Bharathi Sayani has urged young people to actively raise their voices against injustice and work toward a fairer and more inclusive society. She made this appeal during the closing session of

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India

Delhi Court to hear Chaitanyananda’s plea

Chaitanyananda, alias Partha Sarathy, was remanded to 14-day judicial custody in Tihar Jail, with court ordering provisional access to medicines and Sanatani food New DelhiA Delhi court on Saturday fixed October 8 to decide on a plea filed by arrested ‘Swami’ Chaitanyananda Sa

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India

Amit Shah urges Maoists to surrender immediately

Shah: Chhattisgarh offers ₹1 crore per Naxal‑free village; 500 surrendered — forces will eliminate Naxalism by March 31, 2026 JagdalpurUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday ruled out any dialogue with Maoist groups, urging them to surrender or face elimination. Speaking du

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News

Business Considerations: Trade, Investment, and Market Access

Impact of Geopolitical Tensions Bilateral investment ties have weathered multiple storms but remain relatively modest compared to trade volumes. Cumulative Chinese FDI into India since 2000 is just over $2.5 billion, sharply lower than flows from other major Asian economies. S

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News

India-China: Shadows of the Himalayas – A Fractured Bond in Flux

The India-China border conflict reflects an ongoing, complex power struggle, not just along an unmarked Himalayan frontier but across diplomacy, economy, technology, and media. Recent years, especially since the Galwan Valley clash, have reshaped perceptions on both sides, with e

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