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Indian youth brutalised in Myanmar cyber fraud cell hospitalised, say relatives

TWENTY-two-year-old Ajay, one of the Indian youths trapped in a cyber scam centre in Myanmar, has been hospitalised after being brutally beaten up, his relative revealed.

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December 08, 2024
The New Indian Express Bengaluru

NEW LOW-PRESSURE SYSTEM FORMS OVER BAY, TO APPROACH TN

Expected to move west-north-westwards, become more pronounced over next 24 hours

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December 08, 2024
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MLC seeks fresh probe against Adani Group

CONGRESS MLC BK Hariprasad has called on CM Siddaramaiah to initiate a fresh investigation into the Adani Group's alleged role in a bribery scandal in connection with the Belekeri illegal iron ore smuggling case based on the Lokayukta inquiry report.

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December 08, 2024
Ex-MUDA commissioner moves HC over ED raid
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Ex-MUDA commissioner moves HC over ED raid

FORMER Commissioner of Mysuru Urban Development Authority Dr D B Natesha moved the Karnataka High Court questioning the legality of the search and seizure conducted as a part of the raid on his house by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concerning the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the MUDA.

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December 08, 2024
Will recover encroached forest lands: Khandre
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Will recover encroached forest lands: Khandre

FOREST, environment and ecology department minister Eshwar B Khandre on Saturday said an appeal will be made to the courts to cancel the lease period of the companies and agencies that have occupied forest areas on long term lease periods and have not paid the lease amount.

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December 08, 2024
Mining proposal threat to medicinal plants in Sandur
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Mining proposal threat to medicinal plants in Sandur

PROTECTING the Devadari Hills and forests in Sandur taluk is imperative to ensure availability of Olibanum gum used in medicines for arthritis and joint pains.

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December 08, 2024
The New Indian Express Bengaluru

HDK seeks probe by HC judges

UNION Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday demanded a thorough investigation by judges of the High Court into a series of deaths of women in government hospitals in Karnataka.

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December 08, 2024
Will act after expert panel submits report on BIMS tragedy: Health Min
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Will act after expert panel submits report on BIMS tragedy: Health Min

●Sriramulu protests on BIMS premises, seeks action

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December 08, 2024
Winter session: Govt should make it count, not annual jamboree
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Winter session: Govt should make it count, not annual jamboree

The entire state machinery will be in the border city of Belagavi for a nine-day winter session of the state legislature starting Monday.

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December 08, 2024
BJP core committee puts end to leadership issue, BYV to continue
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BJP core committee puts end to leadership issue, BYV to continue

THE state BJP core committee that met on Saturday held deliberations to quell the internal bickering in the party ahead of the local body elections expected to be held in 2025.

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December 08, 2024
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Those involved in Covid graft won't be spared: DyCM

DEPUTY Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said that those involved in corruption in management of the Covid-19 pandemic will not be spared.

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December 08, 2024
Undeterred Nikhil likely to lead JDS in future elections in Karnataka
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Undeterred Nikhil likely to lead JDS in future elections in Karnataka

JDS Youth Wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy, who recently lost the Channapatna Assembly bypoll, is likely to lead the regional party in future elections in Karnataka starting from the elections to zilla and taluk panchayat likely to be held in 2025.

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December 08, 2024
Auto driver seeks excess fare, harasses 20-year-old student
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Auto driver seeks excess fare, harasses 20-year-old student

A 20-year-old college student interning at a private firm faced harassment and racial slurs by an auto driver who demanded an additional Rs 200 over the app's allotted fare.

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December 08, 2024
The New Indian Express Bengaluru

NOW, WOMEN COPS IN MUFTI TO CHECK EVE-TEASING, STALKING

IN a bid to enhance the safety of women, Bengaluru City Police's Rani Chennamma Pade, a special unit of women police personnel, has been deployed in plain clothes (mufti) at key locations such as bus stands, shops, malls, schools, pubs, and other public places to prevent crimes against women, particularly eve-teasing and stalking.

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December 08, 2024
The New Indian Express Bengaluru

IIMB alumni receive award for disability advocacy

TWO changemakers and alumni of Indian Institute of Management Bengaluru (IIM-B), were recognised for their pioneering contributions to disability advocacy on World Disability Day, December 3, with national awards presented by the President of India.

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December 08, 2024
Umptyard to Dreamscape
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Umptyard to Dreamscape

Two walkers transform vacant plot into butterfly park, promote biodiversity in Mangaluru

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December 08, 2024
Footpath encroachment in three zones cleared
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Footpath encroachment in three zones cleared

THE Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike conducted a pedestrian encroachment clearance operation on Saturday at three different zones in the city.

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December 08, 2024
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Metro achieves record ridership of 9.2 lakh on December 6

NAMMA Metro achieved a new milestone on Friday, recording its highest-ever ridership of 9,20,562.

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December 08, 2024
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Footpath encroachment in three zones cleared

THE Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike conducted a pedestrian encroachment clearance operation on Saturday at three different zones in the city.

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December 08, 2024
A treasure trove! This park celebrates Ambedkar's philosophy
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A treasure trove! This park celebrates Ambedkar's philosophy

WHILE Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's life and contributions are widely known, only few know about Nagaloka Shilpavana, a five-acre theme park hidden within the Jnana Bharathi campus.

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December 08, 2024
The New Indian Express Bengaluru

DPR on ₹1,200-cr expressway to connect BSK with NICE Road soon

BRUHAT Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is preparing a detailed project report (DPR) on the proposed expressway to connect Banashankari with NICE Road.

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December 08, 2024
The New Indian Express Bengaluru

HAL-SAI HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTRE TO BOOST SPORTS

TO boost sports and provide world-class facilities for athletes, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) for the establishment of state-of-the-art HAL-SAI High Performance Centre at SAI Netaji Subhas Southern Centre on Friday.

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December 08, 2024
Yunus press secy cagey on Hasina issue in talks
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Yunus press secy cagey on Hasina issue in talks

BANGLADESH wants to \"normalise ties with its big neighbour India,\" said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.

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December 08, 2024
CM: Home for double-engine coordination
The New Indian Express Bengaluru

CM: Home for double-engine coordination

SP may exit MVA over Uddhav Sena glorification of Babri demolition

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December 08, 2024
The New Indian Express Bengaluru

BIMS: Lokayukta takes up suo motu case

Will take stern action: CM

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December 08, 2024
WHIFF OF ITALY
The New Indian Express Bengaluru

WHIFF OF ITALY

Organised by the Italian Consulate in the city, a truffle treasure is in store at Scent of Italy: il Tartufo, an immersive exhibition dedicated to the luxurious world of truffles

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December 07, 2024
People, planet held hostage by private profits
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People, planet held hostage by private profits

IN 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly adopted resolution 5/14 to end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.

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December 07, 2024
SEA EROSION - CHANGE IN LAND COVER, A RISING CONCERN
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SEA EROSION - CHANGE IN LAND COVER, A RISING CONCERN

IF the 7,500 km-long coastline gives the country advantage in terms of trade and tourism, it also is a matter of concern because of increasing coastal erosion.

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December 07, 2024
EARTH ON THE EDGE - 1.5 BILLION HECTARES OF LAND DEGRADED GLOBALLY
The New Indian Express Bengaluru

EARTH ON THE EDGE - 1.5 BILLION HECTARES OF LAND DEGRADED GLOBALLY

IN a world increasingly threatened by the effects of human activity on natural systems, land degradation has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges.

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December 07, 2024
De-dollarisation not on the table: RBI governor
The New Indian Express Bengaluru

De-dollarisation not on the table: RBI governor

RESERVE Bank governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday downplayed the punitive tariffs being threatened by the US President-elect Donald Trump against the BRICS nations if they moved away from dollar, saying each punitive action will have counter-actions by the affected countries.

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December 07, 2024