The New Indian Express Bengaluru - December 03, 2024

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December 03, 2024

13-year-old boy swallows balloon, dies near Haliyal

A 13-year-old boy died of asphyxiation after he swallowed a balloon he was blowing at Jogenkoppa village in Haliyal taluk of Uttara Kannada district on Sunday night.

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Low food weightage in CPI under new base year

WITH the debate raging over weightage of food inflation in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), government sources said the weightage of food in the index would come down automatically once the new base year is adopted.

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Ball set rolling for 'election' of Maha CM

SETTING the ball rolling to name its chief ministerial candidate, the BJP's central parliamentary board on Monday appointed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman and former chief minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani as observers for the first legislative party meeting of the BJP in Maharashtra.

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Takht orders punishment for Sukhbir

SHIROMANI Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was on Monday directed by the five high priests of the Akal Takht to perform as sewadar (guard) at the Golden Temple, wash utensils at the community kitchen and polish shoes of devotees there, as religious punishment for the 'sins' committed during his watch as party president between 2007 and 2017.

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Oppn, govt find common ground, Parl logjam ends

Consensus emerges to hold discussions on Constitution in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

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70-yr-old house collapses, couple escapes unhurt

CYCLONE Fengal that battered Puducherry and North Tamil Nadu also impacted Bengaluru as a 70-year-old house in Chamarajpet collapsed due to continuous rain since Saturday midnight.

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Plea against Mysuru doc's deputation for higher studies junked

The Karnataka High Court dismissed the petition filed by the State Health and Family Welfare Department questioning the order passed by the Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal (KSAT) directing it to consider the representation of Dr Madhu Kumar M H, Specialist (Physician), KR Hospital in Mysuru for permission to go on deputation for higher studies.

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Garbage truck drivers on stir, want services regularised

HUNDREDS of drivers and loaders associated with Solid Waste Management (SWM) started hunger strike from Monday, demanding regularisation of service and Pourakarmika status.

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70-yr-old house collapses, couple escapes unhurt

CYCLONE Fengal that battered Puducherry and North Tamil Nadu also impacted Bengaluru as a 70-year-old house in Chamarajpet collapsed due to continuous rain since Saturday midnight. An aged couple living in the house escaped unhurt.

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80 EARTHMOVERS TO CLEAN CITY DRAINS

BBMP engineers told to clear silt and waste from drainage system to avoid clogging

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Parents should stop seeking holidays each time it rains

WHILE the deputy commissioner of Ramanagara has announced a holiday for schools and colleges in the district on Tuesday, the Bengaluru Urban district administration has clarified that there will not be any holiday, despite requests from some section of parents.

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Life convict gets 90-day parole for agri activities

THE Karnataka High Court granted 90-day parole to a man from Ramanagara district, who is serving a life sentence in a murder case, to oversee agricultural activities of the land standing in the name of his father.

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K'taka records dip in AIDS infection rate, says Gundu Rao

In a bid to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao led an awareness campaign on Monday to mark World AIDS Day.

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Three women die as pvt bus topples on NH-48

THREE women were killed and 18 others were injured when a private bus that was heading from Goa to Bengaluru, toppled after hitting a road median on the Chikkanahalli flyover on NH-48 near here, in the wee hours of Monday.

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COP'S WIFE ACCUSES HIM OF ABUSING SONS

Says he regularly beats the boys, FIR filed

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CM sends out 'unshakeable' message to Opposition

FRESH from the recent bypoll wins, CM Siddaramaiah on Monday sent out a message to the Opposition BJP and JDS that he is unshakeable.

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Cong all set to take control of Council

TWO vacancies are likely to reshape the balance of power in the Upper House of the state.

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BJP ISSUES SHOW-CAUSE NOTICE TO YATNAL

Vijayapura legislator continues his tirade against state party president BY Vijayendra, says he is against adjustment politics’

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BJP ISSUES SHOW-CAUSE NOTICE TO YATNAL

Vijayapura legislator continues his tirade against state party president BY Vijayendra, says he is against 'adjustment politics'

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Seer seeks more time to appear before police

VISHWA Vokkaliga Mahasamsthana Mutt Seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji was called to the Upparpet police station for questioning on Monday over his remarks about disenfranchising Muslims.

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Ashoka warns Cong govt against farmers' eviction

Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R Ashoka on Monday warned the state government against eviction of farmers and owners of various institutions from their lands in view of notices issued to them by the Waqf Board, claiming rights over their properties.

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Guarantees, devpt go hand in hand, say Siddu, Shivakumar

DEPUTY Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday hit out at the Opposition over its claims of development coming to a halt in Karnataka owing to the guarantee schemes.

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Uninvited to varsity event, MLA loses his cool

NEWLY elected MLA from Shiggaon Yasir Khan Pathan of the Congress, has expressed his displeasure over not being invited on the stage during the Karnataka State Folklore University's convocation held here on Monday.

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Houses, farms under water as record rain hits north, west TN

Uthangarai in Krishnagiri district records 50cm rain; Bus, train services affected

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Gandhi Bharatha to be celebrated in Belagavi on Dec 26, 27

THE Karnataka government has decided to celebrate a year-long event--Gandhi Bharatha, to commemorate the historic 1924 session of Congress helmed by Mahatma Gandhi at Belagavi, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

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14-yr-old gangraped in Kuchinda, 4 detained

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by four youths at Kuchinda here during the wee hours on Sunday.

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SEARCH FOR A NEW BALANCE BEFORE TRUMP

It's uncertain for how long the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will hold. When Hezbollah accepted the US-brokered deal, Iran showed it wants to weigh regional escalation against its own relevance

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RIDING THE LONG ASIAN WAVE

URING India's highest-growth years of 2003-08, I held the view that India was unstoppable.

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'Chalo India': Govt deal sweetened for Indians living abroad to boost tourism

INDIANS living abroad may get a rousing welcome at airports during their trip back to the country or priority in immigration clearance as reward under 'Chalo India' campaign.

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'Made-in-India paracetamol to hit market next year'

COUNTRY’S premier industrial research organisation, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has been transforming the industrialinnovation landscape by reducing its reliance on like China.

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IMD predicts warmer winter and less number of cold wave days this season

THE India Meteorological Department on Monday forecast a warmer winter and fewer cold wave days during this season that spans from December to February.

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Another washout of Parliament session

Houses adjourned for 5th straight day as Oppn continues to demand discussion on Adani, Sambhal and Manipur

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Deal for 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines next month: Navy Chief

THE Indian Navy's procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for its indigenous aircraft carrier and the construction of three additional Scorpene-class submarines are set to be finalized next month, with both deals nearing conclusion, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Monday.

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SC seeks EC reply on raising no. of voters at booth

THE Supreme Court on Monday sought the Election Commission's response on a PIL challenging its decision to increase the maximum number of voters from 1,200 to 1,500 at every polling station, saying it is \"concerned\".

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SC seeks EC reply on raising no. of voters at booth

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the election Commission’s response on a PIL challenging its decision to increase the maximum number of voters from 1,200 to 1,500 at every polling station, saying it is “concerned”.

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Anti-Dhaka sentiment runs high in Assam, Tripura; security tightened

SECURITY has been tightened at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commissions in Tripura capital Agartala and Guwahati due to a group of people protesting against the arrest of Hindus in Bangladesh.

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Sai nod to direct polls of mayors and civic body

TWO months after the inauguration of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) by PM Narendra Modi in Jashpur, the home district of Chhattisgarh chief minister, the building premises didn't have a supply or any installation of potable water facility for students.

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Rahul nod to Cong names for J'khand cabinet

LIST of ministers from Congress quota has almost been finalised after the meeting of Jharkhand Congress in-charge Kamlesh Mahto, state party leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir and LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday.

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War of words as UP Cong team denied nod to visit Sambhal

A delegation of Congress leaders from Uttar Pradesh on Monday accused Sambhal police of stopping them from visiting the strife-torn district, where five people died in a mob violence against a court-ordered survey of a mosque on November 24.

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Didi to Centre: Seek UN role for peace in Bangla

WEST Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged the Centre to move the United Nations to seek deployment of peacekeeping forces in Bangladesh where minorities have come under attack.

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Paper leak in Bihar, 37 held for cheating

The Bihar health society on Monday cancelled the online examination for the appointment of community health officers (CHOs) following leakage of the question paper.

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Vaghela at it again, floats party, all set to fight local body elections in Gujarat

FORMER Gujarat chief minister Shankarsinh Vaghela, known for his affiliations with the RSS, Jana Sangh, BJP, Congress, and NCP, is making a comeback to active politics by launching a new party called Praja Shakti Democratic Party.

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Didi to Centre: Seek UN role for peace in Bangla

Condemning attacks on Hindus, Mamata says persecuted Indians need to be rescued and rehabilitated, seeks PM Modi’s intervention

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HC asks SIT to continue probe against IAF Wing Commander in rape case

\"Internal committee didn't perform its duty\"

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JOE BIDEN BREAKS PROMISE ON SON HUNTER'S PARDON

President uses his position to help son, overlooking own pledge to respect rule of law

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Hezbollah fires at area held by Israel in its first attack since start of truce

HEZBOLLAH fired into a disputed border zone held by Israel on Monday, the militant group's first attack since its ceasefire with Israel took hold last week, after Lebanon accused Israel of violating the truce more than 50 times in recent days.

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56 dead in stampede at Guinea stadium as fans clash

AT least 56 people, including children, have died after fans at a soccer game in Guinea allegedly clashed over a disputed call by the referee, authorities said Monday.

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Experts see FY25 GDP growth at 6-6.8%

WITH the second quarter growth slumping to a seven-month low of 5.4% as against 8.1% a year ago, many economists and analysts have revised downward their growth forecasts for the full fiscal ending next March, with the lowest at 6% and the highest being pencilled in at 6.8%, both numbers are way off their previous projections and that of the Reserve Bank.

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RATIONALISATION GST on aerated beverages, cigarettes may be hiked to 35%

THE Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation on Monday decided to hike tax on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products to 35% from the present 28%, an official said.

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Manufacturing activities at 11-month low in November

Factory jobs increased during November for the ninth month in a row

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CMD allowed to acquire stake in Shriram Prop

CAPITAL market regulator Sebi has given green light to indirect acquisition of shares of Shriram Properties by the company's Chairman and managing director (CMD) Murali Malayappan.

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Bajaj, TVS catching up on electric two-wheeler mkt leader Ola Electric

THE race for the number 1 spot in India's fast-growing electric two-wheeler market is heating up with two legacy players, with Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Company catching up on the new-age company and market leader Ola Electric.

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SFIO raid at Hero EV, Benling India, Okinawa

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has conducted search operations at three companies engaged in manufacturing of electric vehicles, said the ministry of corporate affairs in a statement.

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Swiggy revenue surges 40% to ₹6,300 cr in H1; India big focus: Prosus

INDIA is now a big focus for the Dutch tech investor Prosus, as its CEO Fabricio Bloisi on Monday said that they have many potential IPO candidates in the country and it is our priority.

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Govt scraps windfall tax on ATF, crude oil products, petrol, diesel

FINANCE ministry on Monday announced the scrapping of the windfall tax or special additional excise duty (SAED) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), crude oil products, petrol and diesel.

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ISL: Jamshedpur FC make home advantage count

JAMSHEDPUR FC scored three second-half goals to get the better of Mohammedan SC 3-1 in the Indian Super League in Jamshedpur on Monday.

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‘Time for FIFA to think shifting WC to spring/autumn’

When the 2022 FIFA World Cup was shifted to November-December because of the merciless heat of the desert, there was a lot of hue and cry. Stadiums in Qatar had air-conditioning systems installed, and matches, despite the heat, went on. Argentina were crowned champions, and it is time to shift our attention towards North America—US, Canada, and Mexico—where the next World Cup is set to be held in 2026.

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FEI sanctions EFI over non-payment of dues

IN a big embarrassment for the country, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) decided not to allocate any solidarity projects and courses to India and advised its officials not to travel there without prior payment of their expenses by the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI).

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AN EYE FOR DETAIL

Photographers explain how they look at chess through the lens and why they have to be on their toes

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32 sports at National Games

The roster for the 38th edition of the National Games, which will be held in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, will feature 32 core and four demonstration sports, including yogasana and mallakhambh.

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SA20's goal is to be the best T20 league after IPL: Smith

WHEN Cricket South Africa kick-started the inaugural edition of the SA20 League in 2023, they knew they had to get it right.

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TAKING FOOD POISONING LIGHTLY CAN LEAD TO LIVER FAILURE

Three tribal women in Odisha's Kandhamal district recently died after consuming stale mango kernel gruel, resulting in fungal infection and advanced liver failure.

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Snehaja Praveen: Enchanting Audiences with 35 Years of Musical Excellence

Snehaja Praveen, a versatile singer with over 35 years of experience, continues to enchant audiences across India and beyond.

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Gaga over science gala

Sci560 is here celebrating Bengaluru's scientific heritage and programme directors, and organisers share with CE what this six-month festival has to offer

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ALL STRINGS ATTACHED

CE speaks to the fan-favourite musician, Prateek Kuhad, who recently captivated the B’luru audience on the secret behind his popularity, the universal themes in his songs, and more

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COOL & CREAMY

As the sitaphal season is here, CE takes a closer look at the fruit’s origins, health benefits, \— and more

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HERE IS THE FIRST GLIMPSE OF CHANDRIKA RAVI FROM SILK SMITHA BIOPIC

We had reported in 2023 that a biopic on the life and career of Silk Smitha is in the works in Tamil, with Chandrika Ravi playing the titular role.

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MY MOTHER WAS KEEN TO WATCH MAX:

\"If we had postponed this film to next year, I would have been deeply disappointed. It has already been two and a half years since my last film, and fans have expressed their dissatisfaction over the delay. Releasing Max this year brings them and myself immense joy,

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'I never doubted stardom of Upendra'

DECEMBER awaits the release of two highly anticipated Kannada films.

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Sisterhood of shadows

ET 10,000 years before the events of Denis Villeneuve's Dune, the recently released Dune: Prophecy unravels the formative years of the elusive Bene Gesserit, a powerful sisterhood that extends its social, political, and religious influence across the galaxy.

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