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JPC Chairman receives over 500 petitions from aggrieved farmers in Karnataka

WAQF PROPERTIES ROW - Over 500 petitions were received by the Chairman of the Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Jagdambika Pal, on Thursday from farmers in Karnataka's northern districts, who alleged that their lands were marked as Waqf properties, according to Bengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya's office.

Influencer 'molested' on street

A Bengaluru-based influencer, Neha Biswal has claimed that she was molested by a 10-year-old boy while she was recording a video blog on Tuesday.

Study reveals critical insights into BBMP's STPs & city's lake water quality

A recent study by ActionAid Association evaluating the performance of sewage treatment plants (STPs) maintained by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) reveals concerning insights into the state of water quality in the city's lakes.

Stop misusing Central agencies: Activists

Various writers, progressive personalities and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's supporters demonstrated in Delhi on Thursday through the Karnataka State Backward Classes Forum, alleging that the BJP is misusing central agencies.

Music transcends language barriers: Thaikkudam Bridge

Easily one of India's most popular bands, the multilingual and multi-genre Thaikkudam Bridge will be performing live next in Bengaluru on November 24 at the two-day music festival Bandland.

3-day training programme on using cinema in teaching French held at BCU

The Centre for Global Languages at Bengaluru City University, in collaboration with Institut Francais in India, the Embassy of France in India and Alliance Française, Cavilam, France, organised a three-day training programme for French language teachers in India.

Sindhuri tells SC she doesn't want to settle case against D Roopa

On Thursday, the Supreme Court permitted Indian Police Service (IPS) officer D Roopa Moudgil to withdraw her plea seeking the quashing of the criminal defamation case filed against her by Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Rohini Sindhuri.

Lokayukta police may again summon CM

The Lokayukta police probing the MUDA site allotment case may summon Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for questioning again, if necessary, during the course of the investigation, his legal adviser A S Ponnanna said on Thursday.

Endowment dept to fill 500 vacancies

The Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department is set to fill 500 vacant positions across various cadres, including priests and administrative staff, announced Minister for Endowments, Anam Ramanarayana Reddy.

NEC will frame new guidelines to conduct elections

Medchal Malkajigiri District Election Observer (DEO) Rahmat Ali said that the National Election Commission will frame new guidelines from time to time with the past experiences to conduct clean elections in order to prioritize democracy.

Sharp rise in crimes against women

Alarming statistics reveal a sharp rise in crimes against women and children in Andhra Pradesh, sparking calls for increased protective measures.

Caste census not related to NRC, says Syed Nizamuddin

TPCC spokesperson Syed Nizamuddin on Thursday warned against misinformation being spread about the caste census, specifically addressing attempts to create fear within the Muslim community by linking the census to the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Become job creators rather than job seekers, says Lokesh

Minister for Education, Information Technology (IT) and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, on Thursday urged the youth to aim to be job creators rather than job seekers.

West Zone Task Force raids illegal gaming houses in Hyd

The sleuths of the Commissioner's Taskforce, West Zone, Hyderabad, acting on a tip-off, raided two illegal gaming houses within the limits of Jubilee Hills and Film Nagar Police Stations.

Four held in Gandhi statue vandalism

The Bachupally Police, along with the Balanagar Zone Special Operation Team (SOT), have arrested four individuals involved in the recent vandalism of a Gandhi statue in the Lake View Colony of Pragathi nagar.

Griha beneficiaries risk not getting dole for not linking Aadhaar to bank a/c

Several Griha Aadhaar beneficiaries face the risk of not getting their monthly financial benefits as they failed to link Aadhaar cards to their respective bank accounts or the banks have not seeded Aadhaar in the NPCI mapper.

Margao parking project stuck in neutral

WITH NO BIDDERS FOR THE MUCH-DELAYED RS 10 CRORE PROJECT, GSUDA SET TO STEP BACK, LEAVING THE DECISION TO CITY COUNCIL

Govt steps in to overhaul waste management in coastal areas

CM SAYS 70% OF COASTAL P’YATS FAILED TO MANAGE WASTE; PROPOSES MANDATORY HOUSE TAX, GARBAGE TAX COLLECTION

Boost for civil service employees: Govt eases promotional norms

Every year, Jan 1 will be eligibility date for promotion

Margao council's notice on fines for open defecation draws political fire

OFFICIALS CLARIFY FINES PART OF EFFORT TO MAINTAIN ODF STATUS

CJI inaugurates judicial museum

CJI DY Chandrachud inaugurated National Judicial Museum and Archive at the Supreme Court in New Delhi on Thursday. The event was attended by other SC judges.

SC 'SHOCKED' OVER ₹6K-15K PENSION TO EX-HC JUDGES

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed \"shock\" over some retired high court judges getting a meagre pension ranging between ₹6,000 and ₹15,000.

'Sex abuse case can't be shut after compromise'

The Supreme Court on Thursday said a sexual harassment case cannot be closed after a compromise is reached between the rival parties as such offences have serious impact on the society.

SC no to transfer of trial

RG KAR - West Bengal Junior Docs Front plans rally on Nov 9

NCRB can collect data in prisons

CASTE BIAS MATTER - No hindrance, says SC

Probe report into samosas served to Himachal CM's staff instead of Sukhu dubbed 'anti government'

A matter of refreshments getting served to the staff of Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu instead of the chief minister by mistake has assumed disproportionate dimensions following a CID probe that termed the goof up an \"anti-government\" act.

Pithoragarh linked by air to Delhi, first commercial flight lands

The border district of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand was linked by air to Delhi on Thursday with the first commercial flight from Delhi landing at the Naini Saini airport at 11 am.

Death threat to Pappu Yadav from Bishnoi gang, complaint lodged

Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav allegedly received a death threat from a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed a complaint lodged with the Delhi Police on Thursday.

India-Bhutan border gets 1st immigration check post in Assam

An immigration check post for the entry and exit of third country nationals on the India-Bhutan border in Assam was inaugurated on Thursday in the presence of Bhutanese Prime Minister Lyonchhen Dasho Tshering Tobgay, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

RSS will remove obstacles coming in way of Sanatan, seers: Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said Sangh volunteers would act to remove any obstacles hindering Sanatan Dharma and the work of seers.