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Design the future of space exploration

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, on Wednesday announced a logo design contest for the world's first tilted LED Dome planetarium that is being built in Mysuru.

Tale of two contractor suicides: When BJP leader got clean chit

Information Technology and Bio-Technology (IT-BT) Minister Priyank Kharge is in the eye of the storm because of an alleged aide being accused of aiding and abetting the suicide of a contractor from Bidar.

Karnataka Politicos Fly Out for New Year's Eve

Karnataka politicians have flown out of the country to celebrate the New Year while others have opted for a quiet time at home, taking some time off.

Man gets death for murder of 3 children, attempting to kill wife

A court here has convicted and sentenced a man to death for allegedly murdering his three children and attempting to kill his wife by pushing them into a well.

Looking ahead: Two new lines of Namma Metro expected to be open

As 2025 beckons, daily commuters in Bengaluru see a sliver of hope as Namma Metro is set to expand more towards the outskirts of the city.

New Year celebrations: 2 die in Chamarajanagar

Two persons died on the spot and another was seriously injured when the car in which they were travelling, hit a roadside electric pole near Kambaragundi on Kodasoge-Kandegala road in Terakanambi police limits of Gundlupet taluk in Chamarajanagar district in the wee hours of Wednesday.

No proof against Minister Priyank Kharge, says CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said there was no evidence against Priyank Kharge in the civil contractor suicide case.

Superfine rice to be provided in govt schools and hostels

Telangana Food & Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy announced on Tuesday that meals with superfine rice will be provided in government schools and hostels from now on.

Water leakage in Srisailam power station, needs repairs

Water has been leaking from the Srisailam Left Bank Underground Hydropower Station since few days.

Rythu Bharosa norms not yet finalized: minister

Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said on Tuesday that it is his personal opinion that every farmer who cultivates crops should get Rythu Bharosa.

16 Govt Teachers Terminated for Unauthorized Absence in Yadagirigutta

The Telangana Education Department has taken serious action against teachers who are absent from duty since 2006 in Yadagirigutta Bhuvanagiri district.

Police Reissue Notices to Perni Jayasudha

Police have reissued notices to Perni Jayasudha, wife of former minister and senior YSR Congress Party leader Perni Nani, in connection with the alleged misappropriation of ration rice.

Rs.24 Crore released under CM Relief Fund

The CM's first signature of 2025 was on a file approving the release of Rs.24 crore under the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF), which will benefit 1,600 applicants in need of financial assistance

TDP Membership Crosses 93L

Rs 5 lakh insurance benefit provided with the Rs 100 membership fee has spurred significant interest, especially in rural areas. Membership numbers in Telangana were also reported to be substantial

2024 Was an Inspirational Year: CM Chandrababu

Extending New Year greetings to TDP leaders and supporters, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu described 2024 as a year of inspiration for all party members.

CM Revanth On Foreign Visit From January 15th

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will be on a foreign tour from the 15th of January.

Going Green: APSRTC to transition to e-buses by 2029

By 2029, APSRTC plans to add 5,709 electric buses to its fleet. The high initial cost of electric buses, ranging between Rs.1.8 crore and Rs.2 crore per unit

New year, old problem: Margao's tax arrears soar to ₹33.18 crore as civic body faces revenue crisis

Hazard a guess on the total outstanding tax arrears staring at the Margao Municipal Council in the New Year as of January 1, 2025?

Govt set to finalise 99-yr lease pact for film city in Loliem

Says agreement nearing completion after modifications requested by comunidade

MMC and SGPDA clash over sopo fees outside fish mkt

The old controversy over the jurisdiction of the SGPDA and Margao Municipal Council over the area outside the wholesale fish market erupted again on New Year's Day, this time over the collection of sopo fees.

LoP flags environmental concerns in Cuncolim due to polluting units

Asserting that all polluting units should be permanently shut down in the interest of the public in Cuncolim, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Wednesday sounded a warning loud and clear that new fish meal plants will not be allowed in the Cuncolim Industrial Estate.

Litter, chaos mark coastal celebrations

BEACHES TURN INTO OPEN-AIR PUBS, GARBAGE DUMPS ■ LOCALS, STAKEHOLDERS DECRY INFLUX OF ‘CHEAP’ TOURISTS, DEMAND STRICTER REGULATIONS TO ATTRACT MORE RESPONSIBLE VISITORS

Proposed dam in China to damage ecosystem

The proposed construction of the world's largest dam by China on Brahmaputra in Tibet will damage the ecosystem of the river in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday.

Union Carbide waste sent out in 12 trucks to Pithampur

First truck came out of factory at 8.57 and the last 9.05 pm

Influx from Bangla not by minority but 'majority community': Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the influx from Bangladesh into the state in recent months is mostly by the \"majority community\" of the neighbouring country and not by the minority Hindus there.

Tigress Zeenat brought back to Odisha

Tigress Zeenat that terrorised villagers in Jharkhand and West Bengal was bought back to the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on Wednesday, nearly three weeks after it left STR, an official said.

N-units: India, Pak exchange list

India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged a list of their nuclear installations under a bilateral pact that prohibits the two sides from attacking each other's atomic facilities, in continuation of an over-three-decade practice.

Sidda rules out seeking Kharge's resignation

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ruled out seeking resignation of Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge.

UP shivers, schools shut till January 14

Present weather pattern expected to persist for next four days

RG Kar: Quiz victim's colleagues, pleads mom

Parents of RG Kar's victim on Wednesday pledged to continue with their protests till they received \"justice\".