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India

Former Meghalaya CM D.D. Lapang passes away at 91

Lapang’s humble beginnings and service inspired many; a 2024 statue honors his lasting impact in Ri-Bhoi ShillongFormer Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr. Donwa Dethwelson Lapang, one of the state’s most respected political leaders, passed away at a hospital in Shillong on Friday ni

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World

Russia says US can push Ukraine peace

Zakharova said Ukraine’s independence was internationally recognized, including by Russia, and claimed Ukraine abandoned 2022 peace deal guarantees under British influence after initially accepting them Moscow Russia on Friday declared that the United States, under Presiden

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World

Trump says Charlie Kirk’s shooter now in custody

Kirk was fatally shot during a Utah debate, struck by a rooftop sniper in targeted assassination Washington DC The FBI has identified Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old man from Utah, as the main suspect in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson was re

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India

Trump’s tariffs hit Indian jobs, says Tharoor

Singapore Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said US tariffs, especially those under President Donald Trump, are hurting India badly, causing job losses and economic setbacks. Speaking at the CREDAI-NATCON event in Singapore, Tharoor stated that 1.35 lakh jobs have been

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India

Democracy By Descent

Nearly Half of Women Lawmakers Are Dynasts: ADR New Delhi A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has found that 21% of India’s current MPs, MLAs, and MLCs — 1,107 out of 5,204 — come from political families. This trend, known as dynastic politics, is most

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India

Pahalgam Terror Attack Severely Impacts J&K Tourism: MLA Sadiq

J&K MLA Tanvir Sadiq says Pahalgam terror attack caused massive tourism losses, urges statehood restoration for full recovery. Kochi Jammu and Kashmir MLA Tanvir Sadiq has highlighted the severe economic impact of the Pahalgam terror attack on the region’s tourism sector, e

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India

Misri Holds Talks with EU PSC to Strengthen Ties

PSC visits India, meets Foreign Secretary, explores defence, security, and strategic cooperation New Delhi Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with the Political and Security Committee (PSC) of the Council of the European Union on Friday, according to a statement by t

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Karnataka

District Marks World Schizophrenia Day with Awareness ProgramGadag

The District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, District Health and Family Welfare Department, District Mental Health Programme Division, Information and Public Relations Department, Taluk Health Officers’ Office, and Sankanur Institute of Nursing Science jointly organized an event

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Karnataka

Congress Rule Could Empower Anti-Nationals: MP

Shivamogga MP BY Raghavendra strongly criticized the Congress, claiming that if the party comes to power, anti-national forces will gain confidence and mental courage. Speaking to the media on Friday, he said that under Congress rule at both the Centre and the state, such forc

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Karnataka

Major Tourist Fort Developed with Rs. 28.40 Cr Investment

Fort redeveloped with Rs. 28.40 crore; further upgrades planned to improve tourist facilities and accessibility. Chitradurga The district’s prominent tourist attraction, the Fort, has been developed at a cost of Rs. 28.40 crore, including the installation of a sound and lig

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Karnataka

Satish Jarkiholi Calls for Preserving Basavanna’s Ideologies

Satish Jarkiholi urges preserving Basavanna’s teachings through the Basava Culture Campaign to inspire future generations. Belagavi District In-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi emphasized that Basavanna’s ideas must be preserved as long as the earth exists, commending the B

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India

Rahul says vote theft issue bigger than Modi’s Manipur visitJunagadh

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that Manipur has faced problems for a long time, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the north-eastern state is not a big deal. Speaking to reporters at Keshod airport in Junagadh, Gujarat, Gandhi emphasised that the m

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Bengaluru

Royal China brings Cantonese dining to Bengaluru

CH NEWS Royal China, the celebrity-favourite Cantonese fine dining brand, has launched its newest outlet in Bengaluru, further extending its legacy across India. Since its debut in London and expansion to India in 2003, Royal China has aimed to make authentic Cantonese cuisine

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Bengaluru

Metro Fare Delay

Tejasvi Surya criticizes delay in metro fare report release The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has finally made public the long-awaited Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) report, seven months after implementing a controversial fare hike in February 2025. The incre

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Karnataka

No Takers for Stalls at NWKRTC Bus Stands

Hubballi As many as 51 stalls constructed at NWKRTC-owned bus stands across nine divisions of the Kittur Karnataka region have remained vacant for an average of about three years. No bidders participated in tenders floated in the past. Now, NWKRTC plans to allot the stalls wit

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Karnataka

ADC V Abhishek Urges Students to Embrace Sports

CH News ShivamoggaSports help strengthen both physical and mental abilities while teaching discipline in life, said Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) V Abhishek, emphasizing the need to give more encouragement to sports. He was speaking during the inauguration of the 2025-2

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