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India

Airstrike on Rakhine School

Myanmar Airstrike Kills 19 Students in Rakhine, UNICEF Condemns Attack Kyauktaw At least 19 high school students were killed and 22 others injured when a military airstrike hit two private schools in Kyauktaw township, western Rakhine State, according to the Arakan Army (AA

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Karnataka

Hassan Tragedy: CM Orders Immediate Support for Victims' Families

Reacting to BJP’s demand for higher compensation, CM said govt aid cannot replace lost lives but is meant to console the bereaved families. Mysuru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that government compensation cannot equal the value of lives lost, but is meant to console the

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World

Kim Jong-un signals dual nuclear, conventional arms development

Kim prioritizes tank modernization and deployed 15,000 troops to support Russia, emphasizing combat readiness and training SeoulNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un has announced that Pyongyang will unveil a policy of simultaneously developing nuclear forces and conventional weapon

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World

US Prez Trump proposes heavy tariffs on China and Russia

Trump’s proposal follows past threats of secondary sanctions on Russia oil buyers, including India’s tariff, but no similar action has targeted China yet Washington US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for NATO nations to impose steep tariffs of 50 to 100 percent on

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Bengaluru

Karnataka launches nation’s first cyber command

In a decisive move to combat the growing menace of online fraud, the Karnataka government has inaugurated the country’s first Cyber Command Center, marking a milestone in India’s fight against cybercrime. With more than 16,000 cybercrime cases pending investigation across the

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Bengaluru

The Vysya crown Karnataka debut

CH NEWS The city recently hosted the grand debut of The Vysya Crown – Miss & Mrs. Vysya Awards 2025 in Karnataka, marking a milestone in the pageant’s pan-India journey. The state-level competition crowned winners who will proudly represent Karnataka at the National Grand Fina

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Karnataka

Heavy Rain Submerges 40 Plus Homes in Balichakra

Yadgir Continuous heavy rainfall in parts of the district has left residents of Balichakra village near Saidapur struggling, creating conditions that raise the risk of epidemic diseases. Social activist Umesh K. Mudnal voiced his concern, warning that if authorities do not tak

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Karnataka

Lala Hussain Kandagal Highlights Justice, Truth in SocietyYadgir

“Justice is the foundation of a healthy and prosperous society, and standing for truth is the highest form of righteousness,” said renowned speaker Lala Hussain Kandagal. He was addressing a Seerat lecture organized on Saturday at Eden Garden Function Hall by Jamaat-e-Islami H

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Karnataka

New Appointments Announced for Kannada Committees

District members appointed to promote Kannada language, culture, and awareness Kalaburagi The Department of Kannada and Culture has recently issued an official order appointing non-official members to strengthen Kannada awareness initiatives in Kalaburagi. As part of this,

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Karnataka

DC Shilpa Sharma Inaugurates Democracy Day Rally

Democracy Day Rally Bidar As part of the National Democracy Day celebrations, a group of ten bikers from Bidar district embarked on a journey to participate in a special bike rally organized in Bengaluru, the state capital. The rally was officially flagged off by District C

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Karnataka

CEOs Train Officials on Special Electoral Roll Revision

Key election officials in the district underwent detailed training on Special Electoral Revision to ensure accurate and up-to-date voter lists. Chitradurga On Saturday, the Chief Electoral Officers conducted an in-depth training session via video conference for key election

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Karnataka

Detect Fake Ration Cards, Aid New Beneficiaries: Minister

Food Minister K.H. Muniyappa announced measures to identify ineligible ration cardholders and issue new cards to deserving beneficiaries Davangere Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa has announced that unauthorized ration card holders in the district will be ide

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Karnataka

Hassan Tragedy: Student Dreams Shattered, Birthday Turns Tragic

Bellary A tragic accident in Mosalehosahalli, Hassan district, on Friday night claimed the lives of nine people, including three engineering students. The deceased students were Praveen Kumar from Bellary, Mithun from Chitradurga, and Suresh from Chikkamagaluru. Their sudden d

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Karnataka

Sharavathi Hydro Project Sparks Environmental ConcernsHonnavar

Large-scale development projects in India often face opposition today due to environmental concerns and growing public awareness of ecological impacts. The Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydro Electricity Project at Linganamakki in Shivamogga and Uttara Kannada is a clear example.

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Karnataka

CM Media Advisor Pledges Support for Journalists

K.V.P Pledges to Discuss Affordable Housing for Low-Income Journalists with CM Davanagere K.V. Prabhakar, Media Advisor to the Chief Minister, has reaffirmed his commitment to raising the issue of affordable housing for journalists in genuine need with both the Chief Minist

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Karnataka

Law, Accountability

Bangarappa Vows Action Against pro-Pak slogans in Shivamogga Davangere Minister Madhu Bangarappa has responded firmly to the allegations of pro-Pakistan sloganeering in Bhadravati, stating that no one will be allowed to act freely against the law in Shivamogga. The law must

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Karnataka

R. Ashok Demands Higher Compensation for Hassan Victims

Opposition leader R. Ashok urges doubling compensation for Hassan accident victims to Rs 10 lakh per family. Hassan Opposition leader R. Ashok has urged the government to increase the compensation for the victims of the recent Hassan accident, saying that since all the dece

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