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Mobility of skilled professionals key to India, US ties

IN the wake of growing debate in the US over immigration centering around the special category visa, H-1B, for skilled workers, India stressed on the role these professionals play in fostering the economic and technological partnership between the two countries.

Medical seats cannot remain vacant': SC directs govt to fix it

THE Supreme Court on Friday said that seats in medical courses cannot remain vacant and asked the Centre to hold a meeting with all the stakeholders, including the states, and consider the recommendations of a committee appointed over the issue.

India, Maldives firm up trade on local currencies

INDIA and Maldives have finalised a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross border trade as External Affairs minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his counterpart from the island nation Abdulla Khaleel to improve bilateral relationships.

Andaman, Lakshadweep development a priority

'One Island, One Resort' policy to boost tourism

Fate of Nimisha Priya hangs in balance

Uncertainty over Kerala nurse as efforts to contact family of Yemeni national to offer blood money yet to succeed

Govt transparency move on production, import of GM crops triggers row

THE government has issued a draft notification to bring greater transparency to the decision-making process regarding production and import of genetically modified (GM) crops.

New NCC units raised in Kupwara and Kargil; 20 lakh cadet strength

FOUR new National Cadet Corps (NCC) units have been raised in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh said on Friday.

Gazans' Trauma Will Endure, But Violence Must Stop Now

HIS is no longer a conflict. For over 14 months, the people of Gaza have endured unimaginable suffering, ensnared in what can only be described as a death trap.

MANIPUR'S REDEMPTION SONG FOR 2025

A good way to begin reconciliation in the strife-torn state would be to let the displaced return home to reclaim their properties and bring up their children in peace

ED Raids DMK Min's Residence & College in Vellore

Both Duraimurugan, son out of Vellore during raid; Team waited outside for 7 hours

Prez Murmu Opens KLE's Cancer Hospital in Belagavi

A state-of-the-art, Rs 300 crore worth KLE Dr Sampathkumar Shivanagi Cancer Hospital, Belagavi was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu at a programme held here on Friday evening.

Inspired by K'taka, AP to roll out free travel scheme for women

ANDHRA Pradesh (AP) Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy announced that the state would implement a free travel scheme for women in state-run buses, modelled after Karnataka's successful 'Shakti' scheme.

Hike needed to offset BJP govt's liability: Minister

UNION Minister HD Kumaraswamy and BJP leaders expressed displeasure at the government's decision to increase bus fares by 15%. Senior BJP leaders staged a protest against the bus fare hike by presenting flowers to commuters and \"apologizing\" to them on behalf of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Fiction & the science of escaping earth with love, or hate?

Days and nights are filled with biased and misleading information in pursuit of gaining political mileage. Simply put, propaganda rules.

Nadda lands in B'luru as internal bickering in state BJP becomes a concern

IN a visit that has generated significant attention, BJP national president J.P. Nadda arrived in Bengaluru for a series of brief one-on-one meetings with key party leaders.

DKS in Turkey, Sidddu Has Cosy Dinner With Cabinet

It's back to camp politics, say analysts; Oppn leaders taunt Shivakumar, term it a 'show of strength' by the CM

CID Officers Visit Hebbalkar's Residence in Case Against Ravi

CID sleuths, looking into the alleged sexual harassment case filed by Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar against BJP MLC CT Ravi, began their investigation by visiting her house at the Seven Ministers Quarters on Sankey Road in Vasanthnagar in Bengaluru on Friday.

Contractor writes to CM, seeks funds or mercy death

AMID rising corruption charges against the government, ministers and MLAs, a contractor has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to release his funds or grant him mercy death.

Students cook up fake kidnap story to escape writing test

THE students who failed to do homework given by the tuition teacher knitted a kidnap story and escaped from the day's classes.

Beer sales surge 20% compared to liquor in S'mogga

THE sale of liquor was on the decrease on New Year eve as well as in 2024 compared to the sale of beer in the district.

Eshwarappa demands 'goshalas' in all districts

Says govt testing the patience of Hindu community, taking it for granted

Karjol seeks Priyank's resignation for impartial probe, BJP protest today

DEMANDING resignation of Minister Priyank Kharge, BJP will hold a state-wide protest today (January 4).

BJP Mahila Morcha protests against maternal deaths

Protesters urge the govt to adopt the children whose mothers died at government hospitals & take care of their needs

No need for Priyank Kharge to resign, says Cong leader

FORMER chairman of the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation D Basavaraj alleged recently that Minister Priyank Kharge was unnecessarily dragged into the incident of the suicide of contractor Sachin.

Crime Detection Must Improve, Cyber Crime Cops Need Tech Skills

As we step into 2025, the state's policing infrastructure remains a key priority for law enforcement agencies, especially with rising challenges in detecting crimes, particularly cyber crimes.

Former Bureaucrat, BJP Leader Baligar Passes Away

FORMER chairman of the Karnataka State Warehousing Corporation and BJP leader, H T Baligar, died of a heart attack in Bengaluru on Thursday night. He was 62.

Govt Notifies Draft Rules for Digital Privacy

Children aged below 18 need parental consent to create social media accounts

Rural Poverty Fell to Record Low of 4.86% in FY24: Report

HIGHER consumption in the lowest 0-5% decile and government support programmes have significantly brought down poverty in India—both rural and urban—an SBI research report released on Friday said.

Karnataka's demand for energy to go up by 5%

THE energy department has forecast a rise in demand for power by at least 5% in the coming days in view of increasing temperatures.

Govt Awaits Family's Word on Memorial Site

Two adjoining sites measuring about 2,000 sq ft each within the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in the Capital await approval from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's family to house his memorial.