The New Indian Express Bengaluru - December 16, 2024

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December 16, 2024

Dharavi to crorepati, Simran's dream rise

SIMRAN SHAIKH was bought for her base price of ₹10 lakh by UP Warriorz at the inaugural Women's Premier League auction.

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Rajya Sabha to hold debate on Constitution from today

Rajya Sabha is expected to witness fiery debates between the government and the opposition on Monday as it begins a two-day debate on the Constitution to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding document's adoption.

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Fadnavis expands Maharashtra cabinet with 39 new ministers

Focus on young, new faces; 19 berths go to BJP, Shiv Sena gets 11, and NCP 9 ministers

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9k science & math teachers for 22L primary school kids!

KARNATAKA, known for its advancements in science and technology, has only 8,895 science and mathematics teachers for nearly 22 lakh students of Classes 1 to 5 in government primary schools.

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Tahsildar's grouse: Panipuri wala leads a better life than we do

EXPRESSING anger against the way government offices function, and the stress on officials from their seniors, Holenarasipur Tahsildar KK Krishnamurthy said it was better to be a \"panipuri wala or a gobi manchurian seller\".

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Atul's wife, in-laws held, sent to judicial custody

A week after 34-year-old software engineer Atul Subhash ended his life by hanging at his residence in Bengaluru's Marathahalli locality, his estranged wife Nikita Singhania, mother-in-law Nisha Singhania, and brother-in-law Anurag Singhania have been arrested on charges of abetment of suicide.

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Banerjee unveils insights from his book 'Chhaunk'

B'LORE LIT FEST

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Uber eyes Bengaluru for its shuttle bus services

WITH its shuttle bus service performing well in Kolkata and Delhi, Uber is actively engaging with the Karnataka government to secure required regulatory approval for introducing the service in Bengaluru.

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BDA SCRAPS PLAN TO DEMOLISH HEBBAL FLYOVER'S KR PURA RAMP

Metro realigns: Authority also plans to effect changes in Tumakuru loop

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Spacesuits, habitat pods display steal spotlight

TO highlight the growing partnership between Italy and India in space exploration, the Italian Consulate, in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched 'From Moon to Mars' exhibition at the Science Gallery.

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Man impersonates Upalokayukta, held

THE Anekal police arrested a man, who claimed to work in the Karnataka Lokayukta and misused the name of Upalokayukta Justice B. Veerappa on a caller ID application.

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Charging phone at public places? Think twice!

USB ports used for charging, data transfer

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Hotels association demand safety from rising attacks

AFTER a bakery owner near KRS reservoir in Mandya was attacked fatally, Karnataka State Hotels Association raised concern regarding the rising incidents of assaults, homicides, extortion and various other criminal activities targeting hotel and bakery business owners, especially in rural areas.

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3D high-res images of the human fetal brain released

UNDERSTANDING the brain from the cellular level onward is crucial for addressing developmental disorders like learning disabilities and autism.

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'NEED GOKAK-LIKE AGITATION TO SAVE GOVT SCHOOLS'

ANNADA, one of the oldest languages in the world which has the highest number of Jnanpith awardees after Hindi, has evolved over time.

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BJP taking advantage of inequality in society: Siddu

ISSUES after issues over reservations are putting pressure on the Congress government, especially CM Siddaramaiah, as the SC Left has been insisting on implementing the internal quota within the Scheduled Caste category.

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Manippady's claim against BYV for debate today: HM

HOME Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Sunday said the issue of former Minority Commission chairman Anwar Manippady's allegation that BJP state chief BY Vijayendra had offered to cover up the panel's report on the encroachments of Waqf properties, when BS Yediyurappa was the CM, would come up for debate in the ongoing legislature session in Belagavi on Monday.

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Ex-chief said it isn't me who approached him, says Vijayendra

BJP state president BY Vijayendra on Sunday said, \"Former chairman of the state Minorities Commission Anwar Manippady has clarified that it was not me, but Congress members who approached him.

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NEED GOKAK-LIKE AGITATION TO SAVE GOVT SCHOOLS

ANNADA, one of the oldest languages in the world which has the highest number of Jnanpith awardees after Hindi, has evolved over time.

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NEW LOW PRESSURE AREA TO FORM TODAY, TN DELTA TO GET HEAVY RAIN

Papanasam in Tirunelveli district records highest rainfall of 13cm

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ASI-protected Neolithic ash mounds destroyed in Ballari

The Neolithic ash mounds, protected by the ASI, were destroyed on Saturday.

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HC ruling on taxing compensation could have national impact

A significant case pending before the Karnataka High Court could lead to a landmark ruling on the taxation of compensation for land acquired for national highway projects, potentially affecting landowners across India.

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ASI-protected Neolithic ash mounds destroyed in Ballari

IN a shocker, Neolithic ash mounds that are over 5,000 years old and protected by the state Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Sangankallu village on the outskirts of Ballari city were destroyed by private developers on Saturday.

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ANNIVERSARY OF THE STORY OF THE LORD

HIS year, Gita Jayanti fell on December 11. This event commemorates the anniversary of the revelation of the discourse called the Bhagavad Gita or Song of God in the Mahabharata. It was revealed by Krishna to Arjuna on the first day of the 18-day battle of Kurukshetra.

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CHALLENGES BEFORE THE NEW SRI LANKAN GOVERNMENT

The Dissanayake-led NPP has committed to reducing government expenditure, but how economic consolidation will take shape in the coming year and beyond is still unclear

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60K kids living in care homes, TN leads

OVER 60,000 children are living in institutional care in India, with Tamil Nadu housing approximately 10,000 of them, according to government data.

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ASI decides to rope in retired officers to conduct departmental inquiries

THE Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to establish a panel of retired senior government officials to conduct departmental inquiries.

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45% of springs in Himalayas dry up in 4 decades, rising temp key factor: Study

Approximately 45% of the springs in the Himalayas have completely dried up due to rising temperatures and a decline in both rainfall and snowfall over the past four decades, says a recent study.

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MPs' day-out from House & cricket field beckons

PARLIAMENTARIANS on Sunday were seen taking on each other, but not inside the House. They squared off on a cricket field in a friendly 20-over match played at Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium to raise awareness against tuberculosis.

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NEED TO BALANCE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MEDICINE

Former AIIMS director Randeep Guleria explains the shift from clinical to investigative medicines and the rising cost during the 20th edition of Delhi Dialogues

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Cong changes tack, seeks to adopt 'soft Hindutva' to check BJP in Jammu

AFTER a poor assembly poll show in Jammu, Congress leaders are calling for a change of strategy and adopting a soft Hindutva policy to fight the BJP in the Hindu belt of the region.

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Child rights body's parental control on X-mas

Ahead of Christmas Day, Madhya Pradesh Child Rights Commission wrote to the government and all district collectors saying parents' written consent is necessary for participation of students in events, playing particular roles and wearing specific attires at those events.

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NDA slams Tejashwi's sops to women, flags 'one family rule' of Lalu & Rabri

BIHAR Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav's announcement of a cash transfer scheme for women under the 'Mai-Behan Maan Yojna' has created a political storm in the state, with ruling NDA leaders making a scathing attack on him on Sunday.

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DSP linked to Bishnoi interview may be dismissed

A Deputy Superintendent of Police, a key conspirator who allegedly facilitated an interview with incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi for a private news channel, is expected to be dismissed from his position.

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Jolt to Dhami as Uttarakhand permanent capital plan fails to clear govt's hurdle

IN a significant setback for Uttarakhand, the Union Ministry of Forest and Environment has revoked its in-principle approval for the establishment of the state assembly, secretariat, and departmental headquarters in the Raipur area of Dehradun, which currently serves as the temporary capital.

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Shah praises C'garh police on Maoist 'surrender policy'

UNION home minister Amit Shah on Sunday conferred the Chhattisgarh police with the President's Colour award in recognition for 24 years of \"exemplary service and unwavering dedication to the nation.\"

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Maha cabinet wears a 'new' look

CM Fadnavis drops 9 old faces from BJP, Shinde eases out 6 and Ajit Pawar ignores 5

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Rep senate leader asks Kennedy's stand on polio vax

SENATE Republican leader Mitch McConnell, a childhood polio survivor, said any of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees seeking confirmation should \"steer clear\" of efforts to discredit the polio vaccine.

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Israel decides to close embassy in Ireland

Israel announced on Sunday that it was closing its embassy in Ireland, citing the Dublin government's \"extreme anti-Israeli policies\", further straining tense relations between the two nations.

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Blinken says US in contact with Syrian rebels

Secy of State refuses to divulge details but says he has conveyed the message to HTS that it is being watched

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Opposition members in Venezuela complain of lack of water, power

MEMBERS of Venezuela's political opposition who have been sheltering for months in the Argentine diplomatic compound in the capital on Saturday detailed their deteriorating living conditions as they sought to grow a sense of urgency among the governments working to secure their safe departure from their country.

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Closeness to royal member, meeting ex-PMs by Chinese spy rock Britain

THE scandal surrounding an alleged Chinese spy who managed to gain access to Buckingham Palace as a \"close confidant\" of Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, intensified on Sunday as it emerged that he also met former prime ministers David Cameron and Theresa May.

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Wadia illegally sold 8.69% Tata Sons stake

A public interest litigation has alleged that Bombay Dyeing group chairman Nusli Wadia has misappropriated 8.69% stake that FE Dinshaw Ltd owned in Tata Sons since the 1920s, and transferred the shares to the Shapoorji Pallonji group in the 1970s soon after he was made the administrator of the Indian trust, which owned the stake in FE Dinshaw Ltd.

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WHY YOUR MONEY NEEDS YOUR HELP IN 2025

The idea that you can earn more than you can spend and create an investible surplus every month is riveting.

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Withdrawal of EPF from ATM may take time

Though there are plans to ease the claims process, the idea of withdrawal of EPF claims via ATM is at an early stage

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FIIs buy ₹22,766 cr in first two weeks of Dec

AFTER selling rigorously for more than two months, foreign investors have again started buying Indian equities.

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HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU BE INVESTING?

When it comes to saving and investing, people are obsessed with the returns they're going to get on their money! Two factors that determine how much money we end up with are the amount we put into our savings and investments in the first place and the amount of time we have it there.

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Erigaisi lauds Gukesh, recounts own incredible journey

IT was no surprise for Arjun Erigaisi to witness his teammate and friend D Gukesh become a world champion.

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Vintage knock: Trademark shuffle is back & so is Smith

FROM the moment Steve Smith strolled out to bat at the Gabba on Sunday morning, the signs were there.

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WPL auction: Unsold last season, Simran costliest this time

SIMRAN Shaikh is a \"bindhast\" person. A proper Bambaiya cricketer. A player with whom you can have an evening tea and talk about the game for hours.

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LONE RANGER BUMRAH

ASPRIT Bumrah was standing at fine-leg all by himself, with his hands on hips. It was about 10.50 AM on Sunday at The Gabba. Unlike the day one of the third Test between India and Australia, the sun was out and shining, and the extra half hour taken to compensate had gone well.

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United pile on City's misery

MANCHESTER United struck twice in the dying minutes to earn a dramatic 2-1 win at Manchester City on Sunday, deepening the pain of City boss Pep Guardiola.

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'THE BOOK WAS NEVER A PLAN'

Popular actor and YouTuber Prajakta Koli, is riding high with numerous personal and professional milestones all happening at once – the launch of her book, Too Good To Be True, the release of Season 3 of Netflix drama Mismatched, and her recent engagement

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Forbidden art

CENSORSHIP is the sword of Damocles that hangs over every creator's head.

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K Chandrashekhar to write and produce Naveen Dwarakanath's next directorial

Naveen Dwarakanath, who made a successful directorial debut with For Regn, is set to helm his next project.

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'KD IS RAW, INTENSE, AND UNAPOLOGETICALLY COMMERCIAL'

THE much-anticipated film KD-The Devil has officially entered the dubbing phase, with lead actor Dhruva Sarja entering the recording studio.

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Acting has a sense of musicality to it

MUSIC is at the center of Prime Video's Bandish Bandits, a show that blends classical and pop tunes. It tells the story of Radhe (Ritwik Bhowmik), a novice singer from an esteemed musical gharana, as he falls in love with Tamanna (Shreya Chaudhry), a rising star with an inclination towards Western music.

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Thriller Manju is Muttatti Devaraj in Mugila Mallige

Thriller Manju, the veteran stunt choreographer and action hero who is known for his performances in high-octane roles, is stepping into an entirely new character in the upcoming film Mugila Mallige.

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