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JD(S) protests over Cong's failure to fulfill 5 promises

ALLEGING that the state government has failed to implement its guarantee schemes and that development has come to a standstill, the Janata Dal (Secular) staged a protest at Rani Channamma Circle in Belagavi on Thursday.

REDEMPTION ARC COMPLETE FOR VARUN

The 33-year-old spinner, despite coming late to the party, has become the star performer

TDP differs with Stalin formula of 1971 Census as base for delimitation

As Tamil Nadu bats for the 1971 census as the base for any delimitation for the next 30 years, NDA government's key ally, the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh differs with the proposition, arguing that it will put the state at a disadvantage.

Govt initiatives don't benefit us, need effective policies: Farmers

EVEN as the government claims it is committed to making agriculture sustainable and lucrative while announcing a series of initiatives and schemes for the sector, farmers are hugely upset with the government's inability to meet their aspirations.

One In Four Phones Sold Globally In Last Quarter Of 2024 Was An Apple

Apple was the top-selling smartphone brand globally in the fourth quarter of 2024, capturing a 23% market share, according to a report by Counterpoint Research.

Omar Presents Survey Report in J&K House, Says Economy May Grow at 7%

The Jammu and Kashmir economy is projected to grow at 7.06 percent and the nominal Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) may increase by 11.19 percent in 2024-25, according to the Economic Survey Report (ESR) 2024-2025.

PES Chancellor MR Doreswamy Passes Away

Eminent educationist and chancellor of PES University Dr Medarapatla Rama Doreswamy passed away on Thursday.

Faulty road construction reports under 'FIR'

UNION minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday recommended registration of a police case against those responsible for faulty detailed project reports (DPRs) for road construction that result in deaths in road accidents.

TTD Adds Masala Vada to Anna Prasadam

TIRUMALA Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has introduced masala vada to its Anna Prasadam (free food) menu for devotees at Tirumala, starting Thursday.

China Slams US Tariffs, Says Economy Resilient But Trade War Has No Winners

CHINA will not yield to bullying and its economy can weather higher tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and other challenges, the Chinese commerce minister said Thursday, though he added that there are \"no winners in a trade war.\"

Not ideal, says frustrated Miller on CT scheduling

MINUTES after playing what was a sensational knock that ended up being not enough in the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy, South Africa's David Miller did not hold back on his frustrations with the scheduling of the tournament.

ISM-Dhanbad student found dead in hostel

A third-year Electronics Engineering student, Tanmay Prajapati, was found dead in the washroom of the Aquamarine Hostel at IIT Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad on Thursday morning.

Curious case of Indore family court denying divorce to Jains

A series of petitions have been filed by the Jain community in the Madhya Pradesh High Court against an Indore family court's orders denying them relief in matrimonial disputes/matters under provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act.

Rana seeks US SC stay on extradition

WEEKS after US President Donald Trump announced Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, the convict made a last-ditch plea before the US Supreme Court seeking an emergency stay on the decision.

Women's Nationals in UP from March 21-27

TWO days after announcing the all-important election dates, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) confirmed that the women's national boxing championship will be conducted in Uttar Pradesh from March 21-27.

30,000+ Taxpayers Declare Foreign Assets Worth ₹29,208 Cr in Special Drive

A special drive to 'nudge' taxpayers to disclose their foreign assets and income has resulted in over 30,000 taxpayers declaring foreign assets worth ₹29,208 crore and additional foreign income of ₹1,090 crore, according to government sources.

Birla Opus gains market share amid industry slowdown

BIRLA OPUS PAINTS, the paint business of Aditya Birla Group, is steadily increasing its market share despite a slowdown in the decorative paint industry.

EU Leaders Hold Emergency Talks on Ukraine Military Aid

EUROPEAN Union leaders are holding emergency talks on Thursday on ways to quickly increase their military budgets after the Trump administration signaled that Europe must take care of its own security and also suspended assistance to Ukraine.

All-women team to man PM's security in Gujarat during his March 8 visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gujarat on March 8, International Women's Day, the state is setting a precedent in women-led security.

Lokayukta Police Raid Unearths ₹36.53 Cr DA

IN simultaneous raids at more than 40 places across the state on Thursday, the Karnataka Lokayukta police unearthed Rs 36.53 crore in disproportionate assets (DA) from eight government officials in various districts, including Bengaluru.

US Tariffs May Hit Domestic Pharma, Textile, Auto Cos

The tariff war launched by the US, to be effective from April 2 at 25% on domestic companies, is likely to disrupt global supply chains and impact exporters of textiles, pharma, and auto components from India, as per a report.

Infant care group seeks action against global firm

A infant care advocacy group has written to the Union health secretary seeking action against a global healthcare company for violating the Infant Milk Substitutes (IMS) Act, which prohibits baby food manufacturers from sponsoring doctors' meetings.

V'pura pins high hopes on CM Siddaramaiah's budget

Government medical college, soap factories, Almatti Dam expansion are among the demands of the people

Govt launches AI compute portal, dataset platform

ELECTRONICS and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday launched the IndiaAI compute portal and dataset platform AIKosha, as part of the IndiaAI Mission.

KLS Law College to host Moot Court event

KARNATAKA Law Society's (KLS) Raja Lakhamgouda Law College is organising the 15th MK Nambyar Memorial national level Moot Court competition from March 7 to 9 on its premises in Belagavi.

Proposal Sent to Centre to Develop State's Temples Under PRASHAD

RESPONDING to Council member Kishore Kumar Puttur's query on promotion of temple tourism, Tourism Minister HK Patil said special emphasis has been laid on educational tourism.

S Korean jets accidentally drop bombs, injuring 8

TWO South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during a joint live-fire exercise with the US military on Thursday, injuring eight people, officials said.

Literary guild holds Marathi Language Day

THE Marathi Sahitya Sangh of Kadoli village of Belagavi taluk, in collaboration with the Maharashtra Rajya Marathi Vikas Sanstha, Mumbai, recently celebrated 'Marathi Language Day' with great enthusiasm.

Liverpool stun PSG, Kane double powers Bayern

LIVERPOOL snatched a late winner to beat Paris Saint-Germain away 1-0 in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich took charge with a 3-0 win over German rivals Bayer Leverkusen.

Kerr fifer, Matthews fifty help MI beat UP Warriorz

MUMBAI Indians defeated UP Warriorz to keep themselves in the hunt for the playoffs of the Women's Premier League on Thursday in Lucknow.