The New Indian Express Bengaluru - December 05, 2024

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December 05, 2024

Fadnavis to be Maha CM

ENDING days of speculation, Devendra Fadnavis was on Wednesday unanimously elected the leader of Maharashtra BJP Legislative Party, paving the way for his swearing in as chief minister.

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Only 10.68% of govt schools in state have internet access

ONLY 10.68% of government schools in Karnataka have internet connectivity, while 71.98% of private schools have this facility.

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K'taka Houses likely to have tablets for legislators

BY next year, legislators in Karnataka are likely to have touchscreen devices on their tables in both Houses to read reports, bills, and access vital information during sessions.

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Rahul stopped from visiting Sambhal

A Congress delegation led by Rahul Gandhi was on Wednesday stopped by the Uttar Pradesh police from visiting the violence-hit Sambhal district where prohibitory orders were in place.

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ED letter to Lokayukta on MUDA probe politically motivated: Siddu

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday termed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) letter to the Karnataka Lokayukta on MUDA probe politically motivated.

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India cricketers heckled and body-shamed in Adelaide

PERHAPS, the organisers never expected such a crowd. The open nets session for India at Adelaide before the second day and night Test match against Australia turned carnivalesque. Almost. It turned into chaos.

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Sukhbir Badal narrowly escapes assassination bid

SHIROMANI Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday narrowly escaped an assassination attempt outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

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Rain hits veggie supply, prices to escalate soon

THE December cyclone rains hampered the supply of one of the most essential items-vegetables.

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Cantonment to Whitefield quadrupling by June 2025

THE quadrupling of the section between Bengaluru Cantonment and Whitefield would be completed by June 2025, said Bengaluru Central MP P C Mohan on Tuesday.

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B'LURU SUBURBAN RAIL SLATED FOR 2027

All lines to open by Dec 2028 or June 2029

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BWSSB likely to hike water tariff next yr

THE Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is set to increase water tariff for city users.

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Take action against illegal buildings

CHIEF Commissioner Tushar Girinath instructed officials to take appropriate action against unauthorised buildings in East Zone.

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Unable to repay gambling debts, 20-yr-old hangs self

A 20-year-old college student, addicted to online gambling, took his own life after being unable to repay his debts.

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3am shows of Pushpa-2 cancelled

BENGALURU Urban Deputy Commissioner issued notice to 42 theatres planning to screen the movie Pushpa-2, which is releasing in multiple languages in the early hours of Thursday, in violation of the Karnataka Cinema Regulation Act.

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Nonagenarian undergoes novel TAVI procedure

A 93-year-old woman suffering from severe calcific aortic stenosis, along with multiple comorbidities, was successfully operated upon at a private hospital via a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedure.

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BHOVI SCAM: HC FORMS SIT TO PROBE CHARGES AGAINST DYSP

CONSIDERING the allegations of businesswoman S Jeeva in her death note and another accused in the Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation scam that CID deputy superintendent of police (DySP) Kanaka Lakshmi BM stripped them and examined their private parts suspecting them of carrying cyanide and recording devices, the High Court of Karnataka has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the charges.

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WAQF ROW: NOW, VIJAYENDRA BEGINS CAMPAIGN FROM BIDAR

STATE BJP president BY Vijayendra on Wednesday launched the 'Namma Bhumi Namma Hakku' campaign against alleged grabbing of land belonging to farmers and religious institutions, by the Waqf Board.

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It exposes Siddu, says Vijayendra

What's the motive, asks Parameshwara

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Yatnal appears before disciplinary panel, says it's happy with his work

TWO days after receiving the show-cause notice from the BJP Central Disciplinary Committee, senior party MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal met the committee's member secretary, Om Pathak, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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Cong show of strength in Hassan today

THE state Congress is all set to exhibit its strength by conducting the KPCC Janakalyana Swabhimana Samavesha in Hassan on Thursday.

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Cong show of strength in Hassan today

THE state Congress is all set to exhibit its strength by conducting the KPCC Janakalyana Swabhimana Samavesha in Hassan on Thursday. Hassan is the bastion of JDS supremo HD Deve Gowda.

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Special land acquisition officer questioned

OFFICERS of the Directorate of Enforcement continued to question officials linked to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority scam on Wednesday, with MUDA Special Land Acquisition Officer (SLAO) Manjunath being quizzed for three hours.

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Differences in party will be resolved soon: BSY

FORMER chief minister and BJP strongman BS Yediyurappa has said that senior BJP leader and Vijayapura City MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal is not an outsider, and he is upset over some issues that will be resolved very soon.

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It exposes Siddu, says Vijayendra

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) report in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) sites allotment case has exposed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, state BJP president BY Vijayendra said on Wednesday.

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CM, DyCM resume shadowboxing after Hassan rally discord

WITH the byelections behind them, it appears that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar are back to shadowboxing, with the former's supporters miffed over the latter allegedly hijacking Thursday's rally in Hassan.

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SATELLITE IMAGES, AI TO HELP MONITOR ENCROACHMENTS

FOREST, Environment and Ecology minister Eshwar B Khandre on Wednesday said that the forest department has revamped its approach to detect land encroachment and land use changes.

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Lawyer seeks transparency in corruption case against Yediyurappa

AN advocate has sought transparency in former CM BS Yediyurappa's land denotification case, and claimed that Lokayukta police should provide public updates on the ongoing corruption case involving former CM.

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Woman crushed to death at Pushpa show in Hyd

THE rage to behold the latest Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa-2: The Rule, cost a woman her life, and left at least two persons injured, after they were crushed by the milling crowd at a cinema hall at RTC Crossroads in Hyderabad late on Wednesday.

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Future-ready Indian Navy key to Viksit Bharat: Prez

\"India has been a strong maritime nation for more than 5,000 years\"

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Internal quota: Justice Nagamohan Das panel told to use 2011 census

THE Justice Nagamohan Das Committee, constituted to review the implementation of internal reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs), has been told to consider the 2011 population census data and review internal reservation scientifically and reasonably.

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DK-based exporter secures Rs 16 crore in growth funding

Agrileaf, a leading Indian manufacturer and exporter of biodegradable dinnerware, has secured Rs 16 crore in growth funding led by Capital-A and Samarsh Capital.

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APOCALYPSE NOW: FUTURE OF WARFARE IN THE PRESENT

Imagine a future war, not too far in the future. Say, 10 years from today. Now, take a step back and imagine the ongoing wars. You might find that the future is now.

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THE NORTHEAST DARES INDIA TO REINVENT ITSELF

The attitude of treating the Northeast as an alien territory started with British colonialism. Today, it challenges the independent nation's capacity to fuse its fringes with the mainstream

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Akhilesh says Sambhal bigger than Adani row, skips INDIA bloc stir

CRACKS in the Opposition ranks were bared on Wednesday when key INDIA bloc partner Samajwadi Party (SP) skipped the joint protest over \"Adani bribery charges\" for the second day in a row.

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EAM: Border peace crucial for India-China relations

In the Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar says de-escalation to be discussed in coming days

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Nehru took up Herculean task of lifting India from dirt left behind by British

THE Nehruvian model is a unique model in the world history, where you make the transition to industrialism and to modernisation with democracy and sovereignty intact, said author Aditya Mukherjee during the release of his book 'Nehru's India: Past, Present & Future'.

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SC may review orders barring HCS from hearing coal allocation cases

The Supreme Court Wednesday said it would consider pleas seeking modification of its earlier orders that barred high courts from hearing appeals against trial court orders passed in cases related to alleged illegal coal block allocations.

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Don't privatise rlys, Oppn urges govt

THE Opposition members on Wednesday said the Centre should not privatise Indian Railways as it will hurt the interest of poor people.

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1L vacancies in CAPF and Assam Rifles, RS informed

OVER 1 lakh vacancies exist in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Assam Rifles, with the Central Reserve Police Force having the highest at 33,730, the government revealed on Wednesday.

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Cyber fraud: CBI raids 10 locations to probe ₹117 cr embezzlement

Modus operandi

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Dismissed woman judge argues case, reinstated

A woman civil judge who was dismissed from service seven years ago challenged the decision by filing a writ petition in the Chhattisgarh High Court and got reinstated.

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Tejashwi takes potshot at Nitish's ₹250 cr yatra on women outreach

Leader of Opposition in Bihar assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Tuesday took a jibe at chief minister Nitish Kumar's 'Mahila Samvad Yatra', beginning December 15, and alleged that huge public money is being splurged for the purpose.

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Oppn tears into CM Mann, says attack on Badal a conspiracy

OPPOSITION parties on Wednesday condemned the attack on SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple and alleged that law and order has broken down in Punjab.

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Terrorists open fire, injure Army jawan on leave

THE police on Wednesday conducted raids in barracks of high-security Central Jail in Srinagar in connection with a case related to new terror modules, and recovered SIM cards, cellphones and other digital devices. Sleuths of Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) and State Investigation Agency (SIA) conducted the raids.

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Wedding like Shiv-Parvati: Couples make a beeline for U'khand temple

IN the heart of Uttarakhand's enchanting Rudraprayag district, the ancient Triyuginarayan Temple has captivated the hearts of couples across the nation, emerging as a sought-after venue for nuptial celebrations.

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HC: Plant trees to get rid of criminal contempt case

WHILE accepting an unconditional apology in a criminal contempt case, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered the respondent concerned to plant 50 trees of indigenous species in Morena district.

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BJP calls for Maha 'clean' faces

Maha Yuti allies Shiv Sena and NCP told not to recommend 'tainted' MLAs for new cabinet

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HC reprieve to Soren in ED summons case

IN a major relief to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday exempted him from personal appearance before the MP/MLA court in Ranchi in a case related to disobeying summonses by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

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Russia helping N Korea's nuke programme for troops: NATO

NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Wednesday that Russia was giving support to North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes in exchange for Pyongyang sending troops to fight in the war with Ukraine.

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Opposition moves to impeach S Korean prez

Lawmakers could vote on the motion as soon as Friday morning; 2/3rd majority needed

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JEWISH SETTLERS BURN HOMES IN WEST BANK

JEWISH settlers mounted a string of attacks on Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank overnight, burning homes and clashing with Israeli troops.

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Bangladesh general elections only after reforms, says Yunus

BANGLADESH interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said the Sheikh Hasina regime 'destroyed everything,' as he pledged to hold general elections only after ushering in constitutional and judicial reforms, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha reported on Wednesday citing an interview he gave to a Japanese newspaper.

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Sunak, wife plan to set up office to give back to society

FORMER British prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, are believed to be in talks to set up a new private office in the new year to make a positive contribution to Britain, according to a UK media report on Wednesday.

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Services sector growth declines to 58.4 in Nov

THE services sector growth for November slipped marginally to 58.4, thus remaining in the expansion zone.

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Pvt sector refiners cut Russian imports as oil discounts fall

PRIVATE sector refiners, including Reliance Industries and Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy, have reduced their imports of Russian crude by 18% month-on-month in November 2024, as the discount on oil from the country has narrowed.

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IndiGo ranked among world's worst airlines; co dismisses AirHelp survey

INDIGO, country's largest airline, has been ranked among the world's worst airlines in a recent survey conducted by AirHelp, a firm specialising in processing compensation claims for flight disruptions and lost luggage.

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'Limited success in China+1 strategy'

Niti Aayog report says Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia bigger beneficiaries of the plan

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Voda to sell 3% stake in Indus Towers to clear debt

VODAFONE, the parent company of Vodafone Idea Limited, announced on Wednesday that it will sell 3% stake in Indus Towers to clear its debt of $101 million (about ₹856 crore).

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VC funding in start-ups rises to $6.53 bn, PEs invest $4.69 bn in January-November

FOR the past few months, venture capital (VC) funding in Indian start-ups has increased and it has helped the total funding to reach $6.53 billion till November 30, 2024.

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State-run banks to mop up ₹55K crore this fiscal

PUBLIC sector banks have chalked out major debt-fund raising plans to the tune of ₹54,800 crore by selling additional tier-1 (AT-1) and tier-2 bonds in the reminder of the current financial year to shore up their regulatory capital or core capital.

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Honda to launch three new models by FY27

Models include EV, hybrid, battery-run powertrains

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FC Goa two good for Hyderabad

HYDERABAD FC suffered a 0-2 defeat against FC Goa in the Indian Super League here on Wednesday.

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Heavy eight with twists and turns

Gukesh makes inaccurate moves again; Ding manages to wriggle out too in a see-saw battle

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Eye on ODI WC, India women face Australia

THE last time India and Australia faced each other in ODIs, at the start of the year in Mumbai, the format was not on either side's radar.

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5-star Barca return to winning ways

RAPHINHA and Lamine Yamal inspired Barcelona to a first win in four La Liga outings as they beat Mallorca 5-1 on Tuesday.

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Rosen streams to prominence

BEFORE the pandemic and before Queen's Gambit, the universe of chess streaming was tucked away in one of the smaller corners of the internet.

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A decade of ups & downs for Rahul

TO KL Rahul, a decade-long journey in international cricket has felt like 25 years in which he has had to overcome \"mental challenges\" of being a floater in the Indian set-up, deal with injury lay-offs and the noises in his head that have quietened over time.

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IOC open to Winter Games & World Cup in early 2034

SCHEDULING the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Games would pose \"no risk\" to the Olympics, a senior IOC official said Tuesday.

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DGCA INTRODUCES NEW RULES FOR FLIGHT DELAYS

The ministry's proactive approach signals a renewed emphasis on delivering a comfortable travel experience, even amid unpredictable circumstances...

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JOURNEYING THROUGH JAMMU!

On the banks of River Tawi, this city is reviving its cultural identity by embracing its local traditions

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YOU CAN NOW BOOK AN UBER SHIKARA ON SRINAGAR'S DAL LAKE!

WHEN a viral Instagram video surfaced of two women in Dubai booking a camel ride via Uber, many marvelled at the novelty while others questioned its authenticity It turned out to be a clever promotional collaboration between Uber, a local tour agency and an influencer.

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Drawing attention to history

Once home to the distinguished physicist Sir CV Raman, Panchavati has opened its lush green space for multiple events in this edition of BLR Hubba, with artists getting to draw in the calm serenity

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'HAD I NOT BEEN A POET, I'D HAVE BEEN A MESS'

BENGALURU-BASED JEET THAYIL'S LATEST COLLECTION OF POEMS IS ABOUT LOSS, AGEING, AND THE RECOVERY OF THE SELF IN THE WORLD. I'LL HAVE IT HERE IS HIS FIRST BOOK OF POETRY AFTER 15 YEARS AND THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE

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BREAK THE SILENCE

Learn how to recognise and fight Intimate Partner Violence – a form of abuse in intimate relationships

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Demystifying night workouts

While exercising at night can be a good outlet for stress, it may have some cons

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Sandesh Shetty Ajri's Gumti to release this week

The film delves into the life of the Kudubi community, showcasing their traditions, customs, lifestyle, and the challenges of balancing tradition with modernity.

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MULTISTARRER FOREST SETS JANUARY 2025 RELEASE DATE

FOREST, directed by Chandramohan, is gearing up to kick off 2025 with a bang.

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Raktha Kashmira has no connection with Bhimoos Bang Bang Kids: Rajendra Singh Babu

The director confirms that the upcoming film is a fresh project with no ties to the shelved film, and plans to release it on December 20, alongside Upendra's UI

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ANY RECOGNITION I'M GETTING TODAY, I OWE IT TO KANTARA: RISHAB SHETTY

The filmmaker, who is also working on the Kantara prequel, followed by Jai Hanuman, discusses his upcoming pan-India film Chhatrapati Shivaji, while teasing two more special projects and expresses his pride in catering to Indian audiences

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Martin Starr onboard The Hand That Rocks the Cradle remake

Earlier, we reported about Maika Monroe starring in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle remake from 20th Century Studios.

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