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Justice Nagarathnas words gain importance following pushback from the legal fraternity over an aborted attempt by the Bar Council of India (BCI) to restrict the 2026 graduating batch of NALSAR from professional enrolment
Gutha Sukhender Reddy cautioned that failure to act against leaders who cross the party line could prove detrimental to the Congress
From a shared space next to a doctors clinic in Wilson Garden to a 30-year legacy, Gallery Sumukha reflects Bengalurus distinct, entrepreneurial spirit
Among the missing are a retired Gauhati University professor, her husband, and a doctor at Nalbari Medical College and Hospital
Huawei Recognized as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, 2026
The demands concerned the recruitment of Scheduled Tribes candidates in government service and the improvement in conditions at residential schools for tribal children
Kannada superstars such as Sudeep and Upendra have come in support of Yash, appreciating his performance and conviction in Toxic
Satheesan went on to add that truth cannot be edited away to appease those in power
Under the proposal to have red hexagonal warning labels on packaged foods, areas requiring scrutiny include the nutrient threshold, the timeline of the second phase, the definition of HFSS (foods high in fat, sugar, salt), the use of added nutrients, the size of the warning label, and exemptions
The plan under discussion with the State government will seek to integrate infrastructure development, tourism promotion, environmental conservation and local economic development under a common framework approved by the Tourism department
The JAC demanded that the State government immediately scrap the Contributory Pension Scheme and restore the Old Pension Scheme for employees.
Ram Madhav, BJP National Vice President and former General Secretary, speaks on the BJPs growth over the last 12 years, the partys future electoral ambitions, RSS at 100, Jammu & Kashmir statehood, Gen Z protests, social media politics, Indias neighbourhood policy, and the Ayodhya trust controversy. In this wide-ranging conversation, he shares his views on the BJPs challenges, ideology, governance, and political strategy. Watch the full interview with Political Editor Nistula Hebbar for insights
Experts and authorities have warned of an extremely high risk of secondary disasters in the valley, particularly from the lake formed by glacier debris, which could threaten rescue operations downstream
In an advisory issued to all civil surgeons, medical colleges and district surveillance officials, the department asked them to remain vigilant, screen suspected cases and keep isolation wards ready at hospitals
The Centre on August 29 approved his inter-cadre deputation from Rajasthan to the Manipur cadre up to June 30, 2029, the date of his superannuation, says an order issued by the Personnel Ministry
In a letter addressed to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on August 29, he said the revision had reached a critical stage, with nearly one-third of the States electorate potentially required to establish their eligibility afresh.
Making the announcement in the Assembly on Friday last, Minister for Social Justice Vanni Arasu said the decision was in line with the judgment of the Supreme Court in the Shakti Vahini vs. Union of India case and followed representations from survivors of honour killings and activists
Birders and animal rescuers are noticing a sharp increase in the number of birds in distress at the citys many lakes
He was attacked while attempting to drive the animal away from an agricultural field along with the Forest Department officials
The Centre has rejected suggestions that the rise in sugar prices is due to diversion of sugarcane for ethanol production
Our Defence and Security Forces are mobilised for the Defence of the Fatherland. Let us remain united, vigilant and supportive, says the military council
Maverick Kannada filmmaker Suri weighs in on Yashs complex performance inToxicand urges those who didnt connect with the film to watch it again
The minibus taxi burst into flames and was reduced to a shell following the collision, according to local media, which published pictures of the wreckage
CM says Dasara attracts tourists, and supports the tourism and hospitality industries
Activists of the Bhim Army took out a march from the Gandhi Maidan to press for several demands, including a judicial inquiry into the 70th BPSC examination, and the implementation of a policy for 85% reservation of State candidates in Bihar government recruitments.
Additional government pleader Jyoti Chavan told a Bench of acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad that the government has decided to extend the time given to auto rickshaw and taxi drivers to learn the language by one year
According to a statement by the army his visit was focused on reviewing production capabilities, export potential and contributions towards the countrys defence industrial base
Claiming that he had been targeted by the Manuvadi BJP, Nagendra appealed to the party to allow him to contest the Ballari Rural constituency again so that he could come clean politically
The Defence Minister addressed the 11th convocation ceremony of the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow
Satellite imagery shows the scale of destruction caused by the Nepal floods that have killed at least 626 with 2,400 people still missing.
The combined storage, as on August 28, stood at 63% of the total capacity, or equivalent to 2,601.34 million units (mu)
The incident took place at Ashokapuram Yard in Mysuru
The death toll in the Nepal flash floods continues to rise, as search efforts continue for over 2,400 missing people, three days after the disaster struck. Inside Kathmandus National Trauma Centre, the atmosphere is heavy with confusion, raw hope, and growing dread. Exhausted families clustered around hospital pillars, desperately searching lists of rescued survivors for names they know.
Of the 28 people, 23 are from Bengaluru Urban, two from Mysuru and one each from Dharwad, Udupi and Vijayanagara districts, according to the latest information compiled by the SEOC as of 10 a.m.
The Ministry of Finance said the deposits were made to accounts held at 10 different commercial banks
Binoy Viswam responds to CPI(M) State secretariat member C.N. Mohanans barbs in latters Deshabhimani article, says CPI(M) had sided with extreme right-wing parties in early 1970s
Another 42 people were also injured and more than 380 evacuated from the strike area in the Bucha district
Regarded as the first major English-language translation of Homers epic by a woman, her book was already a bestseller and a culture-wars flashpoint before the release of Christopher Nolans blockbuster adaptation

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