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Will implement panel's reco on NEET-UG

THE Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it would implement all the corrective measures suggested by its seven-member expert panel on exam reforms after reviewing the National Testing Agency's functioning in holding NEET-UG last year.

2 Sites at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal for Singh Memorial Proposed to Family

The Centre has formally started the process to allot land for the memorial of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the campus of Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, the area along the Yamuna bank earmarked for the last rites and memorials of presidents, vice-presidents and prime ministers.

Army hunts for ammunition to protect air defence assets

AIMING to bolster security of the Indian Army's ground-based Air Defence assets against drones, the Indian Army Air Defence branch has released a Request for Information (RFI) to identify prospective vendors (DPSUs/Private Vendors) to undertake manufacturing of 23mm Anti-Drone Ammunition under Make in India.

Inauguration of college named after Savarkar triggers political controversy

AN announcement for inaugurating a new college named after Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar triggered a political row, with the Congress and its student wing, NSUI, demanding that the college be renamed after former prime minister Manmohan Singh.

Muizzu minister-EAM meet today

Jaishankar and his Maldives counterpart to give new direction to eco, maritime cooperation

Cohesion at Home Must While Backing an Equitable World

As India champions the cause of the Global South, it must address its domestic vulnerabilities. International leadership requires a balance between ambition and resilience

Fertility Decline: A Success Story Or Cause For Concern?

India's declining fertility rates, once hailed as a success of family planning policies and socio-economic progress, are now the subject of renewed debate.

Coffee Board set to launch India's own certification process

IN A FIRST, the Coffee Board is set to introduce India's own coffee standards and certification process to recognise the country's unique coffee varieties.

Veteran journalist S Jayachandran passes away

Veteran editor, author, critic and screenplay writer S Jayachandran Nair (85), who revolutionised magazine journalism in Malayalam, passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday.

NGT pulls up Kerala for failing to take action

Credence Hospital argues that it had handed over bio-medical waste to IMAGE

Three TNIE Scribes Selected for K'taka Media Academy, PCB Awards

THREE journalists from The New Indian Express -- Ashwini M Sripad, Bansy Kalappa and Yathiraju -- have been selected for the annual awards by the Karnataka Media Academy and Press Club of Bengaluru.

Rao committee will do a reality check on backwardness of taluks

THE High Power Committee for Redressal of Regional Imbalance, which was set up by the Siddaramaiah government on March 16, 2024, under the chairmanship of renowned economist Prof M Govind Rao, started functioning from September because of many reasons, including the Lok Sabha elections.

Contractor's Family Speaks Out on Delay in Investigation

Sister says she will write to PM, Union HM as no action taken till now against the accused

Process to Appoint New State BJP Chief Has Started: Joshi

STATING that the appointment of B Y Vijayendra as state BJP president was \"inevitable\" then, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said the process of the election to the party's top post in the state has already begun.

Soon, govt to issue smart cards for Shakti scheme

To streamline the Shakti scheme, the state government will issue smart cards to beneficiaries soon.

Hubballi & Dharwad to have separate Palikes

THE state cabinet on Thursday approved carving out the existing Hubballi-Dharwad Mahanagara Palike to form the Dharwad Mahanagara Palike.

Implement RTE in full, allocate bigger budget, fill teacher vacancies, experts advise govt

As the new year begins, the problems that continue to hinder Karnataka's education system show no sign of easing.

Maternal deaths: Ashoka demands Rao's resignation, judicial probe

Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R Ashoka on Thursday demanded that Dinesh Gundu Rao resign as health minister and a judicial probe be ordered into the increasing number of maternal deaths in the state.

Cops book 112 drink & drive cases in 2 days

POLICE department has booked 112 drink and drive cases during the New Year celebration in Ballari city.

Koppal ZP asks to work hard to improve SSLC, PU results

RAHUL Ratnam Pandey, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Koppal Zilla Panchayat, has emphasised the need to focus on improving the SSLC and PUC exam results in the district.

Edu & med skills must embrace social & moral values: VC

Executive chairman of HCG Dr Ajaykumar says inequality in health sector in the country should be eliminated

CPI(M) ready to hold fight against state, central govts'

\"THE 24th CPI(M) party conference has decided to fight against central and state governments based on problems of the people,\" said CPI(M) party state unit secretary K Prakash.

Work not over yet, Waqf JPC could miss Budget session deadline as well

THE Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Waqf Amendment Bill may miss the next deadline of the Budget session of Parliament, scheduled to begin on January 30, according to sources.

Manu, Gukesh among 4 Khel Ratna awardees

THIS being an Olympic year, there were exceptions to the number of Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees and also the Arjuna Awards list.

15% Bus Fare Hike in K'taka From Jan 5

fares of state-owned KSRTC, BMTC, NERTC and NWRTC buses will be increased by 15%.

Woman kills husband for bid to rape daughter, held

POLICE have arrested a woman for allegedly murdering her husband who attempted to rape their daughter at Umarani near Chikkodi on Wednesday night.

B'desh CEC says Awami League can contest polls

BANGLADESH's Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League may participate in elections unless the government or the judiciary issues a ban against the party.

US terror probe on as man rams truck into crowd, kills 10

A driver rammed a vehicle into a crowd of New Orleans revelers early on New Year's Day, killing 10 people and injuring 35 others in what the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism.

Pope Doubles Down on Abortion in NY Day's Message

POPE Francis ushered in the New Year with a renewed appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a \"firm commitment\" to protect and respect life from conception to natural death.

Both sides harden stance on hostage talks amid Trump's fresh warning

US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated on Tuesday night his warning to Hamas to release the hostages it is holding in Gaza, The Times of Israel reported.