The New Indian Express Bengaluru - December 12, 2024

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December 12, 2024

Rahul's pitch to Birla to make LS fully functional

Urges Speaker to expunge BJP's derogatory remarks; wants discussion on Constitution

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Is Aero India venue a notified reserve forest patch?

WITH just about two months to go for the much-awaited biennial Aero India, Air Force Station Yelahanka — where the country's premier air show takes place from February 10-14 — is on the radar of the state government, the forest department in particular.

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HC judge faces impeach bid

A day after the Supreme Court asked the Allahabad High Court to furnish details of the controversial speech delivered by Justice Shekhar Yadav at a VHP event, Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday started the process to move an impeachment motion against the HC judge.

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Bagmane to get naming rights of Metro station

The naming rights of the DRDO Sports Complex Metro station on the Central Silk Board to KR Pura Line (ORR Line) has been handed over to the Bagmane Developers Private Limited for a cost of Rs 40 crore.

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23.4k street vendors in 8 zones, survey ends on Dec 20

The survey of street vendors in BBMP limits is to end on December 20, Special Commissioner for Health and Family Welfare (BBMP) Suralkar Vikas Kishore informed.

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23.4k street vendors in 8 zones, survey ends on Dec 20

The survey of street vendors in BBMP limits is to end on December 20, Special Commissioner for Health and Family Welfare (BBMP) Suralkar Vikas Kishore informed.

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PANCHAYAT MEMBERS PAY FOR ROAD WORK

Residents refuse to pay property tax; 250 potholes dotting Doddakannahalli fixed

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Rural kids can redefine problem-solving: Agassi

TENNIS legend Andre Agassi, who was in Bengaluru on Wednesday, emphasised the need for impactful global collaboration and the importance of taking innovative and scalable solutions to underserved regions.

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Wipro Infra collaborates with BITS Pilani

WIPRO Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) launched Wipro Research, a Bengaluru-based initiative focused on advancing engineering innovation through research in collaboration with Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, on Tuesday.

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Locals take initiative to stop illegal construction

The residents of Chickpet have taken up on themselves to stop illegal constructions, as Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of VV Puram Sub-Division is alleged to have deliberately ignored taking action against eight underconstruction buildings for violating norms.

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Yet to receive any communication from Bengaluru: UP cops

Nikita Singhania first lodged FIR on dowry harassment against Subhash in 2022

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Study reveals why viruses from bats cause diseases in humans

A study by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has revealed why viruses like SARS-CoV-2, which originate in bats, cause severe disease in humans but not in bats.

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Traffic advisory for midnight marathon

BENGALURU Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory to ensure the smooth flow of traffic during the 17th Midnight Marathon on Saturday and Sunday.

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He handled rural, agro issues with scientific approach

FORMER Chief Minister SM Krishna, branded as an elite politician with a scientific approach, tackled agrarian and rural issues based on reports of experts and bureaucrats.

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Lathicharge was govt's bid to suppress our cause, alleges seer

A DAY after a massive protest by members of the Panchamasali community turned violent here, with the police needing to lathicharge the protesters, Basavajaya Mrityunjaya Swami of the Panchamasali Peetha, Kudalsangama, alleged that the government resorted to the said action during their agitation in order to exact revenge.

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KARNATAKA BIDS TEARFUL ADIEU TO KRISHNA

The mortal remains of former chief minister SM Krishna were consigned to flames with full state honours at his native village of Somanahalli near Maddur in Mandya district on Wednesday evening.

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Netas bat for awards, memorial

POLITICIANS cutting across partylines have urged the state government to institute awards and build a memorial in honour of former chief minister SM Krishna, who passed away early Tuesday.

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Suave Krishna & mannina maga Gowda: Two leaders who trod parallel paths

IF there could be any comparison between two stalwarts of Karnataka politics, it would be between former chief minister SM Krishna and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, contemporaries from the Vokkaliga community of Old Mysuru region.

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K'taka HC relief for director Ranjith in unnatural sex case

IN a relief to renowned Malayalam film director Ranjith Balakrishnan, the Karnataka High Court stayed criminal proceedings against him in a case of unnatural sexual assault.

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RAPE ACCUSED JUMPS BAIL, KILLS VICTIM & DISMEMBERS BODY

Accused arrested; He was held in 2023 for raping the minor, granted bail on Dec 4

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4 girls drown in Murdeshwar, school staff suspended

IN a tragic incident, four 15-year-old girl students were washed away at Murdeshwar Beach in Uttara Kannada district on Tuesday evening.

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THE SPECTRE OF FUNDAMENTALISM RISES OVER SYRIA

The Assad family held together Syria's disparate communities with a secular government. That body politic will fray. India needs to keep an eye on the possibility of growing radicalisation

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PAWN TO QUEEN: A CALL TO EMPOWER ASHA WORKERS

HE ASHA or accredited social health activist programme in India is one of the most celebrated community health worker schemes in the world.

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No-trust notice against Chair sparks Upper House uproar

RAJYA Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Wednesday without transacting any business amid uproar by treasury and opposition benches over the no-trust notice against the House Chairman and the George Soros issue.

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Tharoor tears into 'ill thought-out' disaster management bill in LS

URGING the Centre to withdraw the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that it would bring greater centralisation of power in the hands of the Centre.

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India cuts malaria burden by 69% in 6 yrs: WHO

Declining numbers

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Rlys bill okayed, Vaishnaw says won't lead to privatisation

THE Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to amend Railway laws with the Centre insisting that it will not lead to the national carrier's privatisation.

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26/11 attacker among 65 of 178 wanted fugitives taking shelter in US: Govt

EVERY third fugitive wanted by Indian agencies is taking shelter in the United States, making it a safe haven for criminals and terrorists, the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has told the Lok Sabha.

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Tharoor tears into 'ill thought-out' disaster management bill in LS

URGING the Centre to withdraw the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that it would bring greater centralisation of power in the hands of Centre.

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Car collides with Raj CM convoy in Jaipur, 1 dead

AN assistant sub inspector of traffic police died and six others, including four policemen, were injured in a road accident involving Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma's convoy in Jaipur on Wednesday.

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Act of generosity: Body of 2-day-old baby donated to Dehradun hospital

THE family of a two-and-a-half-day-old baby donated her body for medical study at Doon Hospital in Dehradun, making her the youngest donor in the country.

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Durbar move will be restored in J&K: Omar

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the disbanded Durbar Move will be restored.

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Fadnavis in Delhi to sort out Maha knot on berths

Cabinet expansion may take place by Dec 14 before session starts

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BNP holds ‘long march’ against B’desh mission ‘breach’ in Agartala

BANGLADESH Nationalist Party took out a Dhaka-Agartala ‘long march’ on Wednesday against the recent \"breach of premises\" of the Bangladesh mission in Agartala.

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Constitution at Ambedkar statue vandalised, Maha violence erupts

PROHIBITORY orders were imposed in Maharashtra's Parbhani on Wednesday as violent protests rocked the city over the vandalising of a replica of the Indian Constitution, officials said.

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₹2.8K cr aid to Gujarat, yet it faces malnutrition

POOR STATE OF HEALTH

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Pitch for Muslim among 2 DyCMs if INDIA bloc wins

IT appears that all is not well within INDIA bloc partners in Bihar as AICC general secretary and party's co-in-charge Shahnawaz Alam on Wednesday said his party would like to have two deputy chief ministers, including a Muslim, if the coalition formed the next government in the state.

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Interim PM urges Syrians abroad to return home

Mohammad al-Bashir says human capital needed for rebuilding the war-torn country

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Humanitarian aid to north Gaza blocked for last two months: UN

HUMANITARIAN aid to north Gaza, where Israel launched a ground offensive on Oct 6, has largely been blocked for the past 66 days, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

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MINISTER HAQQANI KILLED IN SUICIDE ATTACK

The Afghan minister for refugees was killed on Wednesday in a suicide bombing at the ministry's offices in the capital Kabul, government sources said, blaming the Islamic State group for the attack which has not been claimed.

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CHEMICAL ARMS WATCHDOG TO MEET TODAY ON TOXIC STOCKPILE

THE HAGUE

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Shriram Fin concludes sale of housing loan arm

SHRIRAM Finance, the flagship company of the Shriram group, on Wednesday announced the completion of the sale of its entire stake (84.44% of the shareholding on a fully diluted basis) in its housing finance subsidiary Shriram Housing Finance Limited (SHFL/Shriram Housing Finance) to Warburg Pincus, a global growth investor firm for a sale consideration of ₹3,929 crore.

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Jubilant Bhartia group picks 40% in Coca-cola bottling arm

JUBILANT BHARTIA GROUP, a conglomerate of diverse businesses spanning from pharma to quick service restaurant (QSR), has announced to acquire 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, the parent company of the largest Coca-Cola bottler in India, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages.

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Will ensure policy stability: RBI Guv

Malhotra says decisions will be taken keeping in mind public interest, to preserve trust

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Multiple powertrains to co-exist in mkt: Toyota

TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR MOTOR (TKM) said on Wednesday that multiple powertrains and fuel options will continue to exist in the passenger vehicle (EV) market even as other carmakers in India have taken an aggressive electrification policy.

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Modi ended UPA-era phone banking; Rahul's comment baseless: FM

REJECTING leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi's criticism on the condition of Indian public sector banks, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said public sector banks under the Narendra Modi-led government have only prospered, and are in much better conditions than in the UPA-era.

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Jio loses most users; VIL, Airtel customer base falls

THE country's largest telecom service provider Reliance Jio lost the highest number of subscribers among the three private telcos after a tariff hike.

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Mobikwik IPO subscribed fully in less than 90 mins of opening

THE initial public offer (IPO) of fintech firm One Mobikwik Systems saw a strong participation from investors as the issue was fully subscribed in less than 90 minutes of opening on Wednesday.

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Govt, industry must work together to manage debt

FINANCE minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said there is a need for governments and the industry to work together to manage debt at both national and local levels, ensuring that future generations are not burdened with unsustainable debt.

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ISL: CFC down Hyderabad to end 4-match winless run

IRFAN YADWAD'S early goal proved to be the difference-maker as Chennaiyin FC recorded a much-needed victory over Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here, on Wednesday.

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Can struggling Sharma step up as captain?

IT was day three of the Pune Test against New Zealand. Having lost the home Test series 3-0, a dejected Rohit Sharma addressed the media.

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Salah keeps Liverpool perfect, Real win

MOHAMED SALAH helped maintain Liverpool's perfect record in the Champions League on Tuesday while holders Real Madrid bounced back from their defeat at Anfield to topple in-form Italians Atalanta.

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GUKESH ATTACKS BUT DING ESCAPES AGAIN

World champion finds ways to defend from challenging positions

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Mandhana ton in vain as Australia win ODI series 3-0

SMRITI MANDHANA'S record-breaking century and Arundhati Reddy's career-best figures went in vain as India lost the final ODI against Australia at the WACA ground as hosts took the series 3-0 adding six points to their tally in the ICC women's ODI championship.

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Shami far from best as Bengal lose to Baroda

PACER Mohammed Shami rarely operated at his best and it had a cascading effect on Bengal as they went down by 41 runs against Baroda in the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Wednesday.

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Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA WC

SAUDI ARABIA has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's football, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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CHRISTIAN DIOR'S DESIGNER OF DREAMS EXHIBITION HEADS TO SAUDI ARABIA

FASHION tourism has emerged as a booming trend in recent years, as style-conscious travellers increasingly seek destinations that blend cultural exploration with sartorial experiences.

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GIFTS FROM THE GULF!

We bring you three top spots for an ultimate souvenir shopping experience in Abu Dhabi

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BOWING TO SUCCESS

IOLIN - it is an instrument that can wield immense power over our minds, hearts, and souls. Sometimes, its sweet notes evokes an abundance of happiness and excitement but other times, its beautiful notes cause melancholy and fury. Indeed, any composition is elevated when the violin waltzes onto stage. Think \"violin\", and legendary violinists L Subramaniam and Ambi Subramaniam, who recently became father to a baby girl, come to mind. Humble, jovial and a class apart, this Bengaluru-based duo speaks to CE ahead of the Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival set to be held in memory of L Subramaniam's father and Ambi Subramaniam's grandfather - violin maestro V Lakshminarayana Iyer - on January 4, at Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Malleswaram.

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COOKED UP CREATIONS

While the number of food neo-creators has increased steadily over the past years, their welcoming to the food club has invited both jeers and cheers

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BREATHE EASY

In India, where urban pollution levels are among the highest in the world, non-smokers are increasingly affected by lung cancer due to environmental factors.

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A modern approach to tackle heart disease

Drug-Coated Balloons (DCB) is redefining coronary artery disease treatment with stent-less angioplasty. Know all about this treatment

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Positive parenting & child development

Gentle parenting nurtures confident, empathetic children through connection, communication, and consistency

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Styling Uppi was like designing for a living legend: Varshini Janakiram

FOR Varshini Janakiram, designing for was an opportunity to push creative boundaries. \"I have always believed that costumes are integral to a film's narrative,\" says Varshini, who holds a bachelor's degree in Fashion and Apparel Design from Mount Carmel College and a Master's in Fashion Styling from Domus Academy in Milan, Italy.

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'I fled Iran because I have more stories to tell'

terms of its nationality? The film is German in terms of its production and financial investment and now me and also its three actresses—Soheila Golestani, Mahsa Rostami and Setareh Maleki—are living in exile in Germany.

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'UPENDRA'S UI IS A FUSION OF VISION AND INNOVATION'

...says costume designers Bharath Sagar and Varshini Janakiram, who have designed 20 costumes for Upendra's character alone with the rest of the cast, which is based on a futuristic theme

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