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Net forest cover rises, but decreases in biodiverse regions like Western Ghats

INDIA's net forest coverage increased by 1,445 square kilometers during 2021-23, but it lost the natural forest density in biodiverse-rich Western Ghats, Northeast, open natural ecosystems and mangrove forests, according to the biennial data released by the Central government on Saturday.

No grounds to reject Oppn's no-trust notice against V-P

THERE is no constitutional ground to reject the impeachment notice submitted by the Opposition seeking the removal of Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, said constitutional expert and former Lok Sabha secretary general PDT Achary.

THE RISE & RISE OF AMBEDKAR AS AN ICON

HE fracas over an insult to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar leading to fisticuffs between the members of the ruling coalition and the opposition within the parliament complex underlined two distinctive trends.

PROTECT SOIL AFTER A YEAR OF LANDSLIDES

In December, a landslide occurred in the rocky Thiruvannamalai on the slopes of the Annamalaiyar Hill, after a heavy rainfall unusual for the region.

CM REVANTH SLAMS ALLU ARJUN OVER THEATRE STAMPEDE

TELANGANA Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy once again took Tollywood actor Allu Arjun to task for the stampede that occurred at Sandhya Theatre.

Sabarimala prepares for Mandala festival rush

WITH the Mandala pilgrimage season drawing to a close, the Sabarimala Temple is bracing for a massive influx of devotees.

Police should not become a tool for politics

The state legislature session in Belagavi that concluded on Thursday will go down as the most shameful if BJP lawmaker CT Ravi had indeed made the alleged obscene remark on Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar.

SATISH WONDERS WHY POLICE MOVED RAVI PLACE TO PLACE

Minister says he instructed the cops to produce MLC before court on night of arrest

Cops got instructions over phone, says Ravi

BJP MLC CT Ravi on Saturday alleged that the Belagavi police official, who arrested him on Thursday evening, took him to many isolated places, including sugarcane fields and a stone crusher unit, at night.

CM, DyCM review preparations for CWC meeting in Belagavi

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar here on Saturday held deliberations with their cabinet colleagues and Congress functionaries on the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting slated to be held in Belagavi on December 26.

Congress plans to take up Constitution, Ambedkar as key issues at B'gavi plenary

THE 85th plenary session of the AICC, marking the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi presiding over the 39th session in 1924 in Belagavi - scheduled to be held on December 26 ahead of a public rally on December 27, is likely to pass resolutions revolving around the Indian Constitution and its architect Dr BR Ambedkar.

‘CM has left the wheel, DKS running show with vendetta politics’

Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka on Saturday accused Deputy CM DK Shivakumar of resorting to “vendetta politics” against Opposition parties. But Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is not bothered as he will be stepping down from his post, he said.

Jayadeva Institute to be inaugurated today

COUNTDOWN has begun for the inauguration of the new building of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences in Kalaburagi that is scheduled to take place on Sunday (December 22) at 12 pm.

It's an uphill, but possible task to improve SSLC results of KKR: Experts

42,543 students from Kalaburagi will appear for the SSLC exams in March 2025

Rare surgery at Arihant Hospital saves life of 3-month-old baby with complex heart condition

Arihant Hospital successfully performed a heart surgery and saved a three-month-old infant from Iraq.

Graduates told to blend intelligence and worldly wisdom to take on today's challenges

VICE-chancellor of the Rani Channamma University C M Thyagaraja said that the younger generation should equally blend intelligence and worldly wisdom to take on the challenges of the changing world and its pace of transformation driven by technology, climate changes and social movements.

India to become a hub of medical, manufacturing sectors, says Joshi

\"India will soon become a hub of medical and manufacturing sectors in the world,\" said Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy.

Pegasus liable in WhatsApp suit: US court

WITH a US court finding Israel's NSO Group — which sells spyware Pegasus — liable in a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp in 2019 flagging breaches in devices, snooping is back on the front burner, including in India.

Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents

Congress says it will challenge it in court

Love-all start: Sindhu-Sai set for match close to heart

THERE is always a sprinkling of condiments to add flavour to a celebrity marriage. The brouhaha it generates is sometimes bewildering. When P V Sindhu announced her engagement and marriage to a Hyderabad entrepreneur, interest grew as the date of marriage neared, especially surrounding the identity of her to-be-husband Venkata Datta Sai.

BIODIVERSITY LOSS INTERLINKED

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Brison double helps Goa sink toppers Bagan

FC GOA extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with a 2-1 win over league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Friday.

'HIL revival a big boost for youth'

THERE is something about PR Sreejesh. He is always ebullient, seems at peace with himself and more than anything, he is shrouded in an aura of positivity. Always cheerful and articulate, Sreejesh speaks his mind. During a short conversation, he felt that his stint as coach of the junior team had been fantastic.

Odisha's tribal lifter Jyoshna shatters youth Asian record

JYOSHNA Sabar created a youth Asian record for total lift at the ongoing Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships in Doha on Friday.

Gill's Away Output A Cause For Concern

India's number three was expected to play the role of his formidable predecessor, Pujara. He has not been up to the mark in BGT so far

SPURS SURVIVE MAN UTD COMEBACK TO ADVANCE

TOTTENHAM survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semifinal against Liverpool.

Colombo an option for CT due to UAE's visa rule

FOR the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains priority for being a neutral venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Barty's former hotspot now a different world

227 ARCHERFIELD Road, Richlands, Brisbane, Queensland. It is an address that holds significance not just in Australian tennis, but the country's sporting history.

Shriram Fin launches green finance vertical

WITH increasing demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy products, Shriram Finance, the flagship company of the Shriram Group, on Friday announced the launch of a separate vertical Shriram Green Finance, which will finance a range of sustainable solutions.

Forex reserves decline for second month

THE foreign exchange reserves continued the downward trajectory for the second month.