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Karnataka

NS Bosaraju: Helicopter Not for CM Promotion

Minister N.S. Bosaraju defends Satish Jarkiholi, clarifying helicopter use and stressing caste census neutrality. Raichur Minister for Minor Irrigation, N.S. Bosaraju, came out in defense of Satish Jarkiholi, clarifying that the helicopter purchase was not intended as a pub

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Karnataka

Bus Terminal Commercial Space Struggles to Attract Tenants

Mall Remains Vacant Davangere The plan by Davangere Smart City Limited to lease out the 1.3 lakh sq ft commercial space at the new bus stand for a shopping mall and multiplex has struggled to take off. Built at a cost of ₹130 crore, the bus terminal’s commercial complex

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Karnataka

K’taka to Hold District RTI Adalats from November

Chikkaballapur Information Commissioner Rajshekhar S. stated that since April 10, 777 RTI applications were filed, 9,837 resolved, with 772 pending across multiple departments, which are being actively addressed. Chikkaballapur Karnataka Chief Information Commissioner Rudra

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Karnataka

CM Urges Marginalized Communities to Fight Inequality

CM Siddaramaiah urged marginalized communities to pursue education, organize collectively, and fight caste-based inequalities. Gadag Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed concern over the challenges faced by marginalized communities. Speaking at the Taluk Kuruba Sangha’s si

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Karnataka

SP Drives Tractor in Hindu Maha Ganapati Procession

Davanagere The Ganesh immersion procession for the newly installed Hindu Maha Ganapati in Davanagere was inaugurated in a grand manner by SP Uma Prashanth, who personally drove the tractor leading the procession. The deity had been installed at the High School Grounds, and aft

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Karnataka

Gadag Launches Legal Cell to Support Senior Citizens

Gadag Senior citizens, having experienced life’s challenges and contributed to various fields, deserve to spend their retirement years with dignity and happiness. C.S. Shivanagoudra, Senior Division Judge and Member Secretary of Gadag District Legal Services Authority, highlig

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Karnataka

Indian Academics Recognized in Stanford Scientist Rankings

Stanford recognizes Indian researchers for consistent, high-impact global scientific contributions Davangere In the 2025 edition of Stanford University’s renowned global ranking of scientists, which lists the top 2% researchers worldwide, several Indian academics have been

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Karnataka

10th National Ayurveda Day to Be Celebrated on Sept 23

Ayurveda Day Celebration Gadag The 10th National Ayurveda Day – 2025, coinciding with Shri Dhanvantari Jayanti, will be celebrated on September 23 at 10 a.m. at the District Panchayat Auditorium in Gadag. The event is jointly organized by the Central and State Governments,

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Karnataka

TTD Approves Sri Venkateshwara Temple Construction

Preparations are underway for Tirumala Brahmotsavam (Sept 24–Oct 2). Special arrangements, extra precautions, and 1,500 additional personnel ensure smooth darshan, especially for the grand Garuda Seva on September 28 Belagavi The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) managem

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Karnataka

Urged Kuruba, Lingayat Christian Inclusion in Caste Survey’

Minister M.B. Patil urged corrections in caste records and called for sensitivity in organizing India-Pakistan cricket matches. Vijayapura Minister M.B. Patil stated that they had raised concerns with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah regarding the inclusion of “Kuruba Christian”

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Bengaluru

Tigala community urged to join survey

CH NEWS The Akhila Karnataka Tigalara Welfare Association on Saturday called on members of the Tigala community to actively participate in the upcoming Caste and Educational Survey–2025 conducted by the Karnataka government. Addressing a press conference at Tigalara Bhavana in

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Bengaluru

Kumaraswamy appeals industries not to leave B’luru

CH NEWS Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Saturday appealed to companies and industrialists not to leave Bengaluru, voicing strong criticism of the state government over the city’s deteriorating infrastructure. Addressing the concerns rai

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Bengaluru

Okkali community urged to participate in caste survey

Spiritual Leaders Encourage Accurate Data Submission and Community Participation In preparation for the upcoming state-wide social and educational survey, the Karnataka government, through the State Commission for Backward Classes, has scheduled the exercise from September 22

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Bengaluru

Police conduct citywide night raids, nab offenders

In a sweeping night-long operation aimed at strengthening law and order, the Bengaluru City Police conducted surprise raids across all divisions of the city on the midnight of September 19. The drive, carried out under the instructions of Commissioner of Police Seemant Kumar Sing

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World

Portugal to recognise Palestinian State before UNGA meet

New York Portugal has confirmed it will officially recognise the State of Palestine today (September 21), a day before a high-level United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) conference on Palestinian statehood. The announcement came through the Portuguese Foreign Ministry on late

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World

Russia rejects Estonia’s claims of airspace violation

Estonia summoned Russia’s charge d’affaires after jets entered its Gulf of Finland airspace for 12 minutes Moscow Russia has strongly denied Estonia’s accusation that three of its MiG-31 fighter jets breached Estonian airspace. The Defence Ministry stated on Saturday that t

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World

Iraq to open first industrial-scale solar plant in Karbala

Iraq’s First Solar Power Plant Baghdad Iraq is set to inaugurate its first industrial-scale solar power plant in Karbala on Sunday (today), as the government seeks solutions to nationwide electricity shortages causing frequent blackouts. The facility, the largest in the cou

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World

Tech firms warn H-1B workers after visa fee hike

Starting September 21, H-1B workers abroad face stricter rules, fee hikes, and entry denials without employer payment; DHS prioritizes higher-paid applicants, with limited exemptions Washington DC Major US tech and finance companies have issued urgent advisories for their H

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