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Ex-forest minister's son grilled by ED in Corbett tree felling

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the family of Uttarakhand's former Forest Minister Harak Singh Rawat for land fraud and illegal tree felling in the Corbett Tiger Reserve.

Multi-disaster response vehicle at Mahakumbh

AS part of Mahakumbh preparations, a state-of-the-art multi-disaster response vehicle has been deployed to enhance safety and disaster readiness at the mela arena.

Protests, poster wars come out in open as factionalism rocks BJP in Gujarat

FACTIONALISM within the Gujarat BJP has intensified following the recent appointments of mandal and taluka presidents, leading to widespread dissent.

Sindhu and Sai: Love-Game and Match Point

They say marriages are made in heaven. This surely matches one. By the admission of the bride and groom, it did bloom on a flight, mid-air.

Beed murder mastermind's assets to be seized: Fadnavis

MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday ordered the police to confiscate the properties of the prime accused in the Beed sarpanch murder case.

Ex-PM cremated with full state honours

President, top political leaders & several foreign dignitaries bid adieu to the architect of economic liberalisation

Over 18L gave up citizenships in 13 yrs, says govt

More than 18 lakh Indians have renounced their citizenship in the last 13 years, opting for nationality of 135 countries, according to government data presented in the Rajya Sabha.

NIA seizes cellphones in raid against Maoists

IN a move to combat left-wing extremism in the Naxal hotbeds of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at multiple locations in both states, officials said on Saturday.

Military diplomacy: Indian Navy's 3rd warship visits Casablanca within a year

AS part of efforts to bolster bilateral relations and naval cooperation with Morocco, Indian naval ship (INS) Tushil docked at Casablanca and both the navies will engage in an exercise.

Why Are Rich Indians Deserting India?

Rich Indians, having emotionally seceded from their country for some time now, are moving bag, baggage and business out of India, joining an elite international set.

Women Ruled the Year in Indie Films

Something unusual happened at the movies for me at the very start of 2024.

Overhydration: Drink water, but not in excess, doctors warn

DRINK plenty of water! This advice is often considered a golden rule for good health, but doctors caution that overhydration can be dangerous and deadly.

Man fakes as IPS officer during Pawan's tour, held

The police on Saturday arrested a 41-year-old man for impersonating as an IPS officer during Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Konidela Pawan Kalyan's recent visit to Parvathipuram-Manyam district.

Madras HC orders all-woman SIT probe into university sexual assault

Tells Tamil Nadu government to pay ₹25 lakh as interim compensation to survivor

Ramadoss clashes with son over PMK post for grandson

A public spat broke out between PMK founder S Ramadoss and his son and party president Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday over the appointment of Parasuraman Mukundan, grandson of Ramadoss, as the party's new youth wing president.

A Year Of Political Upheavals

It was a politically charged year marked by scams and scandals allegedly involving politicians, and elections that saw oscillating fortunes for parties and their top leaders.

Vajpayee, a sarva sparshi who touched everyone's hearts, says Balbir Punj

IN 2001, during a flight journey, the then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee insisted on sharing a task that few would expect from a leader of his stature.

Let CBI Probe All Old Cases Against Munirathna, Says DK Suresh

FORMER Bengaluru Rural MP DK Suresh here on Saturday said BJP should take the initiative to hand over all cases related to Rajarajeshwari Nagar MLA Munirathna to CBI.

2024: A Troubled Year in Paradise for Karnataka

Karnataka is a mini India. Historically, its culture and heritage, both socially and politically, have always been vantage points. Its development is unparalleled since re-organisation with 7.2% growth in GDP year-on-year and 16% increase in receipts with a fiscal deficit under 2.7%. Its pivotal position is due largely to its climate, work culture, and conducive and inclusive political ambiance. Bengaluru, its crown jewel, thrived at the cost of an imbalance disfavouring Kittur and Kalyana Karnataka regions.

Koppal greens oppose N-plant near bear sanctuary, monolithic site

KOPPAL farmers, social activists, ecologists and history lovers have opposed a survey to set up a nuclear power plant near Arasinakeri Bear Sanctuary and Hirebenkala Megalithic sites.

Let there be probe, no way involved in contractor's suicide, says Priyank

KARNATAKA RDPR and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge here on Saturday said he is no way responsible for Bidar contractor Sachin Panchala's suicide and requested Home Minister Dr G Parameshwar to initiate a probe into the case for the truth to come out.

Priyank should be removed as min, arrested

Police take action against accused only after intense protests by BJP workers

President Murmu to Open KLE Cancer Hospital on January 3

THE inauguration of the Karnataka Lingayat Education Society's (KLE) Dr Sampathkumar Shivanagi Cancer Hospital in Belagavi by President of India Droupadi Murmu, which was scheduled for December 30, 2024, has been rescheduled to January 3, 2025 (Friday), after the demise of the former prime minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh.

Newspaper, book stalls a thing of the past at Gadag bus stand

THERE was a time until the 1990s and early 2000s, when newspapers, magazines and books used to sell like hot cakes at the old bus stand in Gadag.

Dr Ajaykumar of HCG to be Feted

Dr P S Shankar Pratisthana, which celebrates its annual day on January 1 every year, has decided to felicitate Dr B S Ajaykumar with Dr P S Shankar Rastriya Vaidya Prashasti and Dr S P Yoganna with Dr P S Shankar Srestha Vaidya Sahitya Prashasti, according to a press note issued by the secretary of the Pratisthana Prof Narendra B.

STATE GRABBED ATTENTION FOR ALL WRONG REASONS

2024 was one of the busiest years for law enforcing agencies with the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Whitefield, sensational Renukaswamy murder allegedly involving actor Darshan and alleged sexual exploitation and kidnapping by former minister and JDS MLA HD Revanna and his two sons Prajwal and Suraj.

When Scams, Dastardly Crimes Shook State

Explosion at Rameshwaram Restaurant:

Police Open Fire at Interstate Dacoit in Dharwad

POLICE in Dharwad opened fire at an interstate dacoit who was trying to escape after a failed robbery bid on the outskirts of the city on Saturday morning.

B'gavi teen wrestlers bag gold in national-level event

THE three U-15 wrestlers of Belagavi, 9th standard students of Pandit Nehru high school, have bagged gold medals in the National level amateur wrestling championship held recently at Tamil Nadu, and brought laurels to Belagavi.

BCC Takes Action Against Unhygienic Hotels, Shops

Corporation officials paid a surprise visit to over 20 hotels in Belagavi