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Parents legally compelled to pay for daughters' edu

THE Supreme Court has said daughter has an indefeasible, legally enforceable and legitimate right to secure educational expenses from her parents, who can be compelled to provide necessary funds within their means.

Executive, legislature to take call on exclusion from quota: SC

THE Supreme Court on Thursday said the executive and the legislature would decide whether persons, who had availed of quota benefits and were in a position to compete with others, were to be excluded from reservation.

Genome India data out, milestone for biotech research: PM

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals, describing the occasion as a significant milestone in the field of biotechnology research.

67% funds under clean air plan used for clearing dust

NEARLY six years after the launch of India's clean air programme, data and analyses show misplaced priority and non-transparency in the programme.

GSLV-F15/NVS-02 to launch in January-end, ISRO informs Centre

THE Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday informed Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh that the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)-F15/Navigation Satellite (NVS)-02 will be launched in the last week of January.

Competitive Adulation of B R Ambedkar

Every political party today pays obeisance to Ambedkar. It's debatable whether it's to commandeer his image for votes, or to genuinely engage with his bold ideas

Build On Momentum Of Aussie Trade Pact

India and Australia have long shared a relationship rooted in history, democratic values and mutual respect.

Veteran playback singer Jayachandran no more

THE acclaimed singer known to Malayalis around the world as 'bhavagayakan' (soul singer), P Jayachandran, died at a hospital in Thrissur, Kerala, on Thursday evening.

KTR: ACB Sleuths Felt Embarrassed to Question Me

AFTER being grilled for seven hours by the ACB sleuths, BRS working president KT Rama Rao claimed that officials felt \"embarrassed to ask questions as there was no corruption at all in the case\".

4 from Karnataka killed, 44 hurt in KSRTC bus-truck collision in TN

FOUR people from Srinivasapura taluk in Karnataka's Kolar district died on the spot and 44 others were injured in a collision between a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus and a truck near SIPCOT Emerald Nagar in Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday night.

Naidu Orders Judicial Inquiry

A day after the stampede in Tirupati claimed six lives and left dozens injured as thousands of devotees gathered at Sri Padmavathi Municipal Park to collect Vaikunta Dwara Darshan tokens, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inspected the site of the mishap and launched a judicial inquiry.

154 Acres Acquired Near Ballari for Jeans Park: MB Patil

INDUSTRIES Minister MB Patil announced on Thursday that the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) will establish a Jeans Park near Ballari.

End to factionalism in BJP? Rejig of party posts on cards

THE BJP high command has chalked out a strategy to defuse the factionalism entrenching itself within its state unit, as it has instructed state president BY Vijayendra to reshuffle the party's office-bearers.

DKS gets Dr G's dinner meet shelved, proves a point to Siddu camp

Congress insiders say Shivakumar is unlikely to step down as KPCC chief anytime soon

CM wants youth provided skills on priority basis

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah directed the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, and Livelihood to provide skill training on priority to youth enrolled under the Yuva Nidhi scheme.

Dinesh seeks reforms in drug regulatory framework

IN the backdrop of a series of maternal deaths in Ballari district, allegedly caused by substandard drugs, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao wrote to Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Thursday, urging immediate reforms in the central drug regulatory framework.

BJP Suspicious About How Naxals Surrendered

A day after six Naxals surrendered to the state government, BJP leaders are expressing suspicions over the alleged police encounter in which Vikram Gowda, another Naxal was killed.

Prajwal moves HC, seeks evidence of sexual assault

The Karnataka High Court said the trial court can continue hearing in one of the cases of sexual assault by former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, but framing of charges should not be done by the trial court till January 16, the next date of hearing.

Some Hope as Iran Reaches Family of Slain Man in Yemen

THERE appears to be a ray of hope for Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse on death row in strife-torn Yemen.

PM: World listens to India, land of Buddha, democracy

Modi says democracy is ingrained in Indians, urges world leaders to shun war

Dr G: Six Naxals Did Not Surrender Their Weapons

HOME Minister Dr G Parameshwara said on Thursday that the six Naxals, who surrendered before Chief Minister Siddaramaiah here on Wednesday, did not hand over the weapons used by them.

4 Accused in Nijjar Murder Case Get Bail

A Canadian court has granted bail to four Indian nationals accused of killing Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023.

Logistical hurdles forced govt to hold meet in Nandi Hills?

In a surprising development, the ruling Congress has decided to shift the venue of its cabinet meeting to be held on January 16 from Malai Mahadeshwara Hills in Chamarajanagar district to Nandi Hills near Bengaluru.

Youth Camp on Human Values Through Gandhian Thoughts today

KARNATAKA Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi Bengaluru, National Service Scheme Youth Empowerment & Sports of Karnataka Government and Department of History and Archaeology and NSS unit of the Central University of Karnataka are jointly organising a week long 'National Youth Camp on Human Values Through Gandhian Thoughts' at Central University of Karnataka (CUK) from January 10, according to a press note issued here on Thursday.

Literature and music are 2 eyes of Saraswati

WHILE delivering a lecture on 'Vamakshi: Bhakti through the Eyes of Women', renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and scholar Subhadra Desai said music and literature are the two eyes of 'Goddess Saraswati'.

Empowered women an asset for family, community

PROF. Shashikala Wanjari, Vice-chancellor of the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi, has opined that empowered women contribute not only to their families but also to communities and nations.

KSCPCR registers 431 complaints last year, only 100 solved

The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) has registered 431 complaints from different districts from January 1 to December 31 last year.

KKR getting step-motherly attitude from centre

Kalyana Karnataka Horata Samithi says it will protest in all 7 districts of the region

Forest officials capture 6-year-old tusker from Jalaga of Khanapur

FOREST officials successfully rescued a tusker that had strayed into human settlements near Jalaga village in Khanapur taluk in the past few days.

How To Be A Travel Junkie!

This two-day travel festival in Mumbai this week brings together destinations, cultural experiences, food and more to inspire Indian globetrotters.