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Sindhu and Lakshya to lead Indian team in Asian meet

DOUBLE Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and World Championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen will lead a 14-member Indian team for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship to be held in Qingdao, China from February 11-16.

Ranji This Round: All Star Game

Eye on penultimate round as big names return to domestic cricket amidst new guidelines

LA28 in mind, ACTC for 4 years; focus on NSF good health

THE flagship annual calendar for training and competition (ACTC) plan for four years, hosting of international competitions and conducting national leagues for player identification and development were some of the talking points of the meeting between the sports minister and the National Sports Federations (NSFs) in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Warns of sanctions if Russian president avoids the talks table on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin anytime, but at the same time warned that he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if the latter does not come to the negotiations table on the issue of Ukraine.

Trump Takes Middle Ground on H-1B, Wants Bright Workers

DONALD Trump said he likes both sides of the argument on the H-1B foreign guest workers' visa, noting that the country needs \"very competent\" and \"great\" people which is possible through this visa programme.

SEBI Moots Mini SIPs at Just ₹250 a Month

SEEKING to increase financial inclusion among the underserved sections and inculcate the habit of systematic saving, capital markets regulator SEBI has proposed that fund houses launch sachet-sized systematic investment plans (SIPs) starting ₹250.

Gundu Rao Launches Matrutva 'Suraksha Abhiyan' in Raichur

Says ASHA workers will get a minimum salary of ₹10,000 starting from April

Best Electoral Practices Award for DC Fouzia Taranum

THE Election Commission of India has selected 20 officers/organisations including Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum to confer 'The Best Electoral Practices Award, 2024-25, according to an official communication issued on Wednesday.

BJP State Chief Election Likely To Be Over By First Week Of Feb

Sources say the president has always been announced unopposed

Announce special package for tur farmers

Samyukta Horata observed Kalaburagi bandh on Wednesday, condemning the Central government's lackadaisical attitude towards tur growing farmers.

Control of Rafah crossing will stay with Israel

ISRAEL said it will maintain control of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas.

Ex-Army man kills wife, boils body parts in cooker

An ex-serviceman was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, chopping her body into pieces, boiling the remains in a pressure cooker and dumping them in a lake in Jillelaguda, under the Meerpet police station limits.

Land allocation: After 2 years DC to find place for Kidwai Cancer Hospital

The long-awaited Kidwai Cancer Hospital, announced in 2022 to serve cancer patients in North Karnataka, is yet to see progress due to delays in land allocation.

RIRC CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS MEET MIN

Priyank asks the Committee to promote tourism to provide better opportunities

ISL: Odisha FC fight back to sink 10-man Bengaluru FC

Odisha FC fought back to post a thrilling 3-2 win over Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League in Bengaluru here on Wednesday.

Liverpool Seal Last-16 Berth, Barca Post Epic Win

LIVERPOOL beat Lille 2-1 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record in this season's Champions League and clinch qualification for the last 16, while Barcelona produced a stunning comeback to beat Benfica 5-4 in a classic to secure their own place.

Kumaraswamy backs K'taka's effort to boost its industry

JDS Core Committee Chairman and MLA GT Devegowda on Wednesday said that party state president HD Kumaraswamy decides on what he thinks and does not go by the opinion of legislators.

Time To Imagine A New Trade Order

International trade and the idea of nation-states choosing their independent economic policies face a challenge as the new US president, Donald Trump, has warned the BRICS nations, including India, against developing their own common currency.

6% Hike in Raw Jute MSP Approved

Cabinet reviews progress of National Health Mission in last 3 years after 5-year extension

Real estate stocks bleed amid sales slowdown

REALTY stocks are under significant pressure amid the broader market sell-off. Over the past month, the Nifty Realty Index has declined sharply by around 20%, with a single-day drop of 4.56% on Wednesday.

Sudeep best actor for Pailwaan, Mohanadasa bags best cinema award

THE Karnataka government on Wednesday announced its annual film awards for 2019.

Stay on court-monitored survey of Shahi Idgah complex extended

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its stay till April 1 on the Allahabad High Court's order permitting a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura.

Presumptive tax benefit extended to non-resident cruise ship owners

THE government has notified presumptive tax for non-residents engaged in the business of operation of cruise ships.

BSNL user base erodes by 0.34mn in Nov as customer migration slows down

AFTER gaining customer base for four consecutive months, the State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) lost 0.34 million subscribers in November 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said.

Airtel's new tariff makes it pricier for base users

BHARTI Airtel's new plan, rolled out following the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) directive to introduce a single voice and SMS tariff pack, has made the rates 10-15% more expensive for basic phone users.

IMD warns of fog, asks motorists to be cautious

THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a dry spell and fog or mist over most parts of North Karnataka from January 23 to 28.

UP cabinet okays aerospace-defence policy for growth

HOLDING a meeting in the Maha Kumbh Mela area at Sangam, the Yogi Adityanath cabinet on Wednesday approved 10 key proposals, including establishment of an aerospace and defence unit as well as an independent prosecution directorate.

2 Workers Die While Cleaning Septic Tank

TWO sanitation workers from the Dalit community are believed to have died from asphyxiation while cleaning a manhole in Patdi taluka, Surendranagar district.

Sandalwood, agroforestry growers should be united for their demands: Forum

\"AN organisation and unity are needed among the sandalwood and agroforestry growers in the state to get fulfilled their various demands that include merging the sandalwood crop into Horticulture department,\" said Retired IAS officer, President of Karnataka State Sandalwood and Agroforestry Growers Association K Amarnarayan.

UCO Bank Q3 net income grows 27%

KOLKATA-based public sector lender UCO Bank has reported 27% growth in net income at ₹638.83 crore in the December quarter, buoyed by better asset quality, better margins and higher interest income as it sold more credit.