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ED Raids Premises of 6-Time Cong MLA in C'garh Liquor Scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted raids at the residences of six-time Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma, his son Harish, and Congress leader Raju Sahu in Chhattisgarh as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged liquor scam in the state, official sources said.

Ex-forest minister's son grilled by ED in Corbett tree felling

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the family of Uttarakhand's former Forest Minister Harak Singh Rawat for land fraud and illegal tree felling in the Corbett Tiger Reserve.

Multi-disaster response vehicle at Mahakumbh

AS part of Mahakumbh preparations, a state-of-the-art multi-disaster response vehicle has been deployed to enhance safety and disaster readiness at the mela arena.

Protests, poster wars come out in open as factionalism rocks BJP in Gujarat

FACTIONALISM within the Gujarat BJP has intensified following the recent appointments of mandal and taluka presidents, leading to widespread dissent.

Sindhu and Sai: Love-Game and Match Point

They say marriages are made in heaven. This surely matches one. By the admission of the bride and groom, it did bloom on a flight, mid-air.

Beed murder mastermind's assets to be seized: Fadnavis

MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday ordered the police to confiscate the properties of the prime accused in the Beed sarpanch murder case.

Ex-PM cremated with full state honours

President, top political leaders & several foreign dignitaries bid adieu to the architect of economic liberalisation

Over 18L gave up citizenships in 13 yrs, says govt

More than 18 lakh Indians have renounced their citizenship in the last 13 years, opting for nationality of 135 countries, according to government data presented in the Rajya Sabha.

New norms for traffic at Myanmar border

In view of the inconvenience faced by people near the India-Myanmar border, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to allow cross-border movements of those living 10 kilometres of the frontier, officials said on Saturday.

NIA seizes cellphones in raid against Maoists

IN a move to combat left-wing extremism in the Naxal hotbeds of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at multiple locations in both states, officials said on Saturday.

Military diplomacy: Indian Navy's 3rd warship visits Casablanca within a year

AS part of efforts to bolster bilateral relations and naval cooperation with Morocco, Indian naval ship (INS) Tushil docked at Casablanca and both the navies will engage in an exercise.

Why Are Rich Indians Deserting India?

Rich Indians, having emotionally seceded from their country for some time now, are moving bag, baggage and business out of India, joining an elite international set.

Women Ruled the Year in Indie Films

Something unusual happened at the movies for me at the very start of 2024.

Overhydration: Drink water, but not in excess, doctors warn

DRINK plenty of water! This advice is often considered a golden rule for good health, but doctors caution that overhydration can be dangerous and deadly.

Man fakes as IPS officer during Pawan's tour, held

The police on Saturday arrested a 41-year-old man for impersonating as an IPS officer during Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Konidela Pawan Kalyan's recent visit to Parvathipuram-Manyam district.

Ramadoss clashes with son over PMK post for grandson

A public spat broke out between PMK founder S Ramadoss and his son and party president Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday over the appointment of Parasuraman Mukundan, grandson of Ramadoss, as the party's new youth wing president.

Madras HC orders all-woman SIT probe into university sexual assault

Tells Tamil Nadu government to pay ₹25 lakh as interim compensation to survivor

A Year Of Political Upheavals

It was a politically charged year marked by scams and scandals allegedly involving politicians, and elections that saw oscillating fortunes for parties and their top leaders.

Vajpayee, a sarva sparshi who touched everyone's hearts, says Balbir Punj

IN 2001, during a flight journey, the then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee insisted on sharing a task that few would expect from a leader of his stature.

Let CBI Probe All Old Cases Against Munirathna, Says DK Suresh

FORMER Bengaluru Rural MP DK Suresh here on Saturday said BJP should take the initiative to hand over all cases related to Rajarajeshwari Nagar MLA Munirathna to CBI.

2024: A Troubled Year in Paradise for Karnataka

Karnataka is a mini India. Historically, its culture and heritage, both socially and politically, have always been vantage points. Its development is unparalleled since re-organisation with 7.2% growth in GDP year-on-year and 16% increase in receipts with a fiscal deficit under 2.7%. Its pivotal position is due largely to its climate, work culture, and conducive and inclusive political ambiance. Bengaluru, its crown jewel, thrived at the cost of an imbalance disfavouring Kittur and Kalyana Karnataka regions.

Koppal greens oppose N-plant near bear sanctuary, monolithic site

KOPPAL farmers, social activists, ecologists and history lovers have opposed a survey to set up a nuclear power plant near Arasinakeri Bear Sanctuary and Hirebenkala Megalithic sites.

Priyank should be removed as min, arrested

Police take action against accused only after intense protests by BJP workers

Let there be probe, no way involved in contractor's suicide, says Priyank

KARNATAKA RDPR and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge here on Saturday said he is no way responsible for Bidar contractor Sachin Panchala's suicide and requested Home Minister Dr G Parameshwar to initiate a probe into the case for the truth to come out.

Sharana Sahitya Sammelana in city from January 18

PRESIDENT of the Akhila Bharath Sharana Sahitya Parishat Dr C Somashekhar recently said that the 13 state convention of the Sharana Sahitya Parishat is being held on January 18 and 19 at Anubhava Mantapa of the Murugha Mutt in the city.

Prepare to publish final voters' list for Shivamogga: Observer

ELECTION observer for the district K V Trilok Chandra has directed officials to prepare for the release of the final voter list under the Special Summary Revision of 2025.

Muslim Forum Demands Shah's Resignation Over Remarks on Ambedkar

SEVERELY criticising the alleged anti-constitutional statements of Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament, the member of the Davanagere Muslim Forum on Saturday staged a protest in the city.

KSRTC employees plan indefinite strike over pay hike from Dec 31

STATE vice-president of Karnataka State Road Transport corporation Labour Organizations Joint action committee, M Mahadev said KSRTC employees and staff to go on indefinite strike from December 31.

Koracha, Korama communities to stage protest in city tomorrow

HONORARY president of Shivamogga District Korachara Mahasangha K N Prabhu said the Mahasangha will hold a protest against the statement to keep away the Koracha and Korama from the list of the Scheduled Caste Wanderers (Alemari), by leader of the opposition in legislative council Cheluvadi Narayanaswamy in the city on December 30.

Kalasavalli-Siganduru bridge will be open to public in four months: MP

The bridge will become lifeline for people living in and around Sharavathi backwaters