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India’s prison system is buckling under its own weight, a crisis laid bare by crumbling infrastructure, systemic neglect, and a human toll that reverberates far beyond the cell walls. As of January 2025, India’s 1,319 jails house over 5.06 lakh prisoners against a sanctioned capa
Tides of Triumph Tuticorin The coastal city of Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu is preparing to welcome “Kadal Kondattam 2025,” a three-day ocean sports festival that will run from September 12 to 14. The event promises a mix of thrilling ocean sports, cultural celebrations, and com
Honduras beat Nicaragua 2-0 to top Group C in World Cup qualifiers, remaining unbeaten and boosting hopes for a fourth World Cup appearance Tegucigalpa Honduras claimed a 2-0 victory over Nicaragua in the Central American World Cup qualifying final round on Tuesday night, m
Actors Kajol and Twinkle Khanna are teaming up for the first time as co-hosts in Prime Video’s upcoming talk show Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle. Produced by Banijay Asia, the unscripted series will bring together some of the most popular names from Indian cinema. The show promi
Mumbai The upcoming documentary Unbroken: The Unmukt Chand Story will soon bring the inspiring journey of former India U-19 captain Unmukt Chand to audiences. Directed by Raghav Khanna, the film traces Chand’s career from his early triumph of leading India to victory at the 20
Flood Package Announced Chandigarh Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced ₹1,600 crore in financial assistance for flood-affected Punjab, which is facing its worst deluge since 1988. This comes in addition to the ₹12,000 crore already allocated to the state. D
MLCs urged to fund constituencies equally A meeting was held on Tuesday with members of the ruling party’s Legislative Council, focusing on the allocation of funds for constituency development across the state. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized the importance of equitable
In a significant crackdown on fraudulent activities, Bengaluru city police arrested an individual within the Halasuru Gate Police Station limits for allegedly deceiving customers by promising to convert 21-carat gold ornaments into 24-carat gold bars. The accused had lured buyers
Bengaluru Police Engage Students and Drivers in Safety Education Program In an effort to promote road safety and smooth traffic movement, officials from the Bengaluru Traffic Police conducted a series of awareness sessions focusing on traffic rules and safe commuting practices
Authorities dismantle organized narcotics network, emphasizing citizen vigilance and ongoing investigations. In a major crackdown on illegal narcotics, officials from the Crime Control Branch (CCB) Anti-Narcotics Wing arrested nine drug peddlers, including two foreign national
Dharwad Karnataka MLA Vinay Kulkarni, previously detained by the CBI over allegations of evidence tampering in the murder case of former Zilla Panchayat member Yogeesh Gowda, has been granted a two-day interim bail by the Special Court for Representatives in Bengaluru. Kulk
Haveri“Freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak made Ganesh Chaturthi a public festival to foster unity among people. However, the incident during Ganesh Visarjan in Maddur, Mandya district is unfortunate, said District In-charge Minister Shivanand Patil. Speaking to the media on T
Gadag A unanimous decision has been made to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the Taluk Shepherds' Association and to felicitate Sanghjivi Fakirappa Hebasura on September 20, said former MLA and honorary Chairman of the Silver Jubilee Committee, Dr. Patil. He made this announcem
Solidarity for Religion Belagavi Shivacharyas from four districts resolved to support the Veerashaiva-Lingayat Unity Conference in Hubballi on September 19 during a meeting of matadhipathis. The divisional conference of the All India Veerashaiva Shivacharya Association, hel
Frustrated farmers in Bommalapura detain forest officials over delayed action against leopard and cheetah attacks. Chamarajanagar Frustrated with repeated wild animal attacks and delayed response from forest authorities, farmers in Bommalapura village of Gundlupete taluk de
Haveri council members warn of protests over unresolved water supply issues. Haveri A special emergency general meeting was convened by City Council President Sasikala Malgi. During the session, Municipal Council member Sanjeev Kumar Neeralgi highlighted that a grant of Rs
HubballiFor the academic year 2025-26, seven government schools in the district have been upgraded to high schools. The education department has approved the commencement of classes 9 and 10 in these newly sanctioned schools, responding to strong demands from parents and local co
Hubballi The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has introduced a heartwarming puppy adoption programme that is receiving widespread appreciation in the community. The initiative seeks to find loving homes for stray puppies while addressing the increasing issue of st
