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Setback to Soren govt as HC stays 75% quota for locals in pvt companies

IN a major setback to Hemant Soren government, the Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday put a stay on the implementation of the 75% reservation for locals in private companies in the state.

Kharge retorts to 'muzzling' Oppn right to speak

AS the political showdown over the Opposition's no-trust motion notice against Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar continues, Leader of Opposition in the Upper House Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused the chairman of muzzling the Opposition's \"right to speak\".

Air pollution killed 1.5mn annually from '09-'19

A whopping 1.5 million deaths were reported in India annually from 2009 to 2019 due to long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollution every year, said a latest Lancet study.

‘Attack on federalism’: Oppn slams cabinet move on One Nation One Poll

AS the Union Cabinet approved two bills to implement ‘One Nation, One Election’ as recommended by a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, several Opposition leaders including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the proposed legislation, terming it an attack on “democracy and federalism”.

Nadda accuses Cong of trying to create 'anarchy'

BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday accused the Congress of trying to create \"anarchy\" as he condemned the charges levelled against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar by opposition leaders.

BALANCE FLEXIBILITY & RIGOUR IN NEW DEGREE PROGRAMMES

HE University Grants Commission (UGC) is set to roll out the accelerated degree programme (ADP) and extended degree programme (EDP), two ambitious initiatives aimed at providing flexibility to college students.

Siddu says K'taka may pass resolution against 'One Nation, One Poll'

THE Karnataka government is likely to pass a resolution opposing the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal of the Union Government.

Finally, govt seals deal for Nijalingappa's house

IN a move mired in controversy, the residence of former Karnataka chief minister and AICC president S Nijalingappa in Chitradurga was finally sold to the Karnataka government, ending a four-year delay.

PANCHAMASALIS' PRESSURE TACTICS FOR 2-A QUOTA UNCONSTITUTIONAL: CM

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday termed Panchamasali Lingayats' \"pressure tactics\" for reservation under 2A category unconstitutional and their actions indicate that the state government is not serious about their demand.

4 GIRLS KILLED AFTER LORRY FALLS ON THEM

The Class 8 students were returning home after exam; 20 accident deaths on same stretch

Guarantees not impeding development of state: CM

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday asserted that the implementation of the guarantee schemes has not hindered any development work in Karnataka.

Failure to handle Panchamasali stir could cost Cong in long run

THE failure to handle the Panchamasali Lingayat community's stir demanding the 2A tag, that resulted in violence, including stone throwing and police lathicharge on protesters in Belagavi, is likely to have its own ramifications on the ruling Congress government, as part of North Karnataka is engulfed in protests.

Guarantees not impeding development of state: CM

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday asserted that the implementation of the guarantee schemes has not hindered any development work in Karnataka.

Dr G says cops have videos of violence; Yatnal calls lathicharge unwarranted

DESPITE the Opposition demanding stringent action against the top police officers allegedly responsible for the lathicharge on protesters during the Panchamsalis agitation for 2-A reservation in front of Suvarna Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara made it clear in the Legislative Assembly that everything about the violence which took place during the protest is crystal clear and that the government will not investigate the incident or initiate action against any of the said officials in this regard.

For police action, Cong will face music in polls: Seer

SLAMMING the state government over the police action against the members of the Panchamasali community, who were protesting for 2-A reservation here on Tuesday, Basavajaya Mrityunjaya Swamiji of the Panchamasali Peetha, Kudalasangama said, \"Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has behaved very rudely with Lingayats, who are the main reason for his party to come to power. He has given us the lathicharge as a return gift. The Congress will face the consequences in the next elections.\"

DKS, Ashoka's light moment leaves House in splits

DCM DK Shivakumar's revelation on cabinet formation in 1999 when Congress came to power in the state and SM Krishna was appointed chief minister led to an interesting discussion in the House on Thursday.

AITUC stages protest for enhanced job security for workers

ALL India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) members staged a protest in front of the Suvarna Vidhan Soudha in Belagavi on Thursday, demanding enhanced social and job security for workers in both organised and unorganised sectors.

Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Restoration to be completed soon

Project taken up under AFCP fund of US dept of state

Ex-servicemen want war memorials in every district, stage protest in city

THE Akhil Karnataka Ex-servicemen Association staged a protest near the Suvarna Vidhan Soudha in Belagavi on Thursday.

Our govt conducted sessions for more time than BJP: Lad

Says BJP govt has not conducted any session for even 50 days in a year

Ex-servicemen want war memorials in every district, stage protest in city

THE Akhil Karnataka Ex-servicemen Association staged a protest near the Suvarna Vidhan Soudha in Belagavi on Thursday.

Cabinet OKs 'one poll' bill, may go to JPC for vetting

THE Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two bills to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan of holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Liren's White matches

One of the quickest draws so far, just 23 moves. The world champion had a miniscule advantage but didn't push; Game 4: A draw from a mile away.

GUKESH ATTACKS BUT DING ESCAPES AGAIN

World champion finds ways to defend from challenging positions

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA WC

SAUDI ARABIA has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's football, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Shami far from best as Bengal lose to Baroda

PACER Mohammed Shami rarely operated at his best and it had a cascading effect on Bengal as they went down by 41 runs against Baroda in the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Wednesday.

Mandhana ton in vain as Australia win ODI series 3-0

SMRITI MANDHANA'S record-breaking century and Arundhati Reddy's career-best figures went in vain as India lost the final ODI against Australia at the WACA ground as hosts took the series 3-0 adding six points to their tally in the ICC women's ODI championship.

ISL: CFC down Hyderabad to end 4-match winless run

IRFAN YADWAD'S early goal proved to be the difference-maker as Chennaiyin FC recorded a much-needed victory over Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here, on Wednesday.

Can struggling Sharma step up as captain?

IT was day three of the Pune Test against New Zealand. Having lost the home Test series 3-0, a dejected Rohit Sharma addressed the media.

Salah keeps Liverpool perfect, Real win

MOHAMED SALAH helped maintain Liverpool's perfect record in the Champions League on Tuesday while holders Real Madrid bounced back from their defeat at Anfield to topple in-form Italians Atalanta.