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PMO steps in, asks health ministry to act against misleading adverts

THE Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has directed the Health Ministry to take \"appropriate action\" to amend the draft Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1954, which aimed to take stringent action against misleading advertisements, including Ayush medicines.

Army's equine, canine unit falls short on training, animal transport use: CAG

THE Indian Army's Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) fell short of achieving half of its training objectives and failed to fully utilise its Animal Transport (AT) Units, revealed a recent audit conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on the defence services.

RELIGION IN THE TIME OF UNCERTAINTIES

In times of uncertainty, people often gravitate towards nationalism and religion to find meaning and stability. This article explores how these forces are playing out in contemporary society, particularly in the context of recent US elections and the political landscape of India.

INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR: ALGORITHM

Algorithms affect most parts of our lives today. With quantum computing set to be unleashed, the future looks loaded in favour of the abilities of instructions coded in machines

HC flays Kerala govt over dumping med waste in TN

COMING down heavily on the state government over the dumping of biomedical waste from Kerala in Tamil Nadu, the Kerala High Court on Monday directed the secretary of the local self-government department to file an affidavit with details of the agencies engaged in collection and disposal of waste from local authorities and other bulk waste generators, including hospitals.

Cops summon actor Allu Arjun for questioning

THE Hyderabad city police on Monday issued a notice to actor Allu Arjun, directing him to appear at the Chikkadpally police station on Tuesday.

Capital honours trailblazing achievements of its women

IT was an all-woman show without any pink bows. The 30th edition of the Devi Awards instituted by The New Indian Express Group, and the sixth in Delhi on December 23, was marked by nothing girly, no tears, no speeches, but the showcasing of solid and sustained body of work by women in the arts, economics, public service, and governance.

Not closed chapter: Laxmi vows to carry on legal battle

Child welfare minister releases two video clips containing Ravi's derogatory remarks

MLC to move breach of privilege motion in Council

BJP MLC C T Ravi on Monday said he will move a breach of privilege motion in the Legislative Council over his arrest by the police outside the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha after a heated exchange between the ruling Congress and Opposition members in the House.

Mahazar in Council only if chairman permits, says Dr G

HOME Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Monday said the police will conduct the spot mahazar in the Legislative Council only if they get permission from Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti.

HDK SAYS CONGRESS RE-STARTED REVENGE POLITICS IN KARNATAKA

Taking Congress leaders to task for allegedly doing the worst politics in the state, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy said that the state government is deliberately targeting opposition leaders using police force.

HC directs cops to conclude probe against MLA Manjunatha

THE Karnataka High Court directed the state police to conduct and conclude the investigation as expeditiously as possible against the then Mulbagal MLA G Manjunatha, now representing Kolar from Congress, since the crime related to a false caste certificate allegedly obtained by him in 2012 is six years old.

Warring BJP factions close ranks over Ravi episode, to take on Cong

WITH Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar and the Congress looking to keep alive the issue of MLC CT Ravi's alleged derogatory statement against her, the BJP is planning to give a fitting reply.

DSS to protest Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

KARNATAKA State Dalitha Sangharsha Samithi will stage a demonstration in presence of the Deputy Commissioners of all districts on January 6th against Home Minister Amit Shah's statement about Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha recently, said State Unit Convener of the Samithi D. G. Sagar here on Monday.

Special ‘Ellu Amavasya’ event on December 30

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Close shave for 11 special kids as bus touches live wire, woman hurt

Based on a complaint filed, cops have registered FIR against GESCOM

Cong's SC Morcha demands Shah's expulsion from cabinet

Advocates protest against Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

International workshop held on importance of using stainless steel

AN International knowledge sharing session on use of stainless steel in Architecture, Building, Construction & Water & Irrigation works was organised on December 19 at Hotel Fairfield Marriott by ISSDA in association with department of Public works, Govt. of Karnataka & Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI) Local Centre Belagavi.

Grape growers seek support price from Union government

MEMBERS of the Karnataka Grape Growers Association, led by former MLA Shahjahan Dongargaon, met several Union ministers seeking solution to the problems being faced by grape growers, recently.

U T Khader, MBP take part in Vrikshathon Heritage Run- 2024

IT was no less than a festivity on Sunday as thousands of marathon enthusiasts converged at B R Ambedkar district stadium around 5.30 am to participate in the annual Vrikshathan Heritage Run-2024.

Mixed response to formation of Basavanabagewadi Dev Authority

Bagewadi leaders regret exclusion of some other villagers of historical prominence

Now, Dhaka note verbale for Hasina's extradition

Ministry of External Affairs confirms receiving it, offers no comment

Pioneer of Parallel Cinema

AYS after celebrating his 90th birthday, Shyam Benegal, a towering figure in Indian cinema and a pioneer of the Parallel Cinema movement, passed away in Mumbai on Monday evening.

Govt schools can fail students of Classes 5 & 8

In a major decision, the Centre has scrapped the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools governed by it, which means students will be failed if they do not clear the year-end examinations.

Three-star Blasters down Mohammedan

KERALA Blasters FC players delighted the home crowd to record a dominant 3-0 win over Mohammedan SC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday.

The making of fast bowler Boland: Cult hero of MCG

ON a hot Saturday afternoon at the AH Butler Oval, Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club was playing against Camberwell Magpies Cricket Club in the local game on the outskirts of Melbourne.

Mandhana climbs another mountain as India beat West Indies

THERE is a famous bridge that connects the city of Sangli with the rest of the world on the river Krishna called Irwin Bridge.

Man Utd humiliated, Chelsea held

MANCHESTER UNITED crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday as Ruben Amorim lost for the fourth time in his nine games in charge of the troubled Old Trafford club while Chelsea were held to a goalless draw at Everton.

Nat'l badminton: Unseeded Adarshini enters semifinals

TAMIL NADU'S Sathish Kumar K, who's the No 1 seed, and Adarshini Shri NB entered the semifinals of the Senior National Badminton Championships in Bengaluru.

KNOW LINEAR AND LATERAL THINKING

As a result of geopolitical tensions, scheduled general elections in India during the mid-year and in the USA towards the end of the year as well as valuations that had sky-rocketed, volatility during 2024 was anticipated by many of us.