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Persons with political and religious prejudices mustn't be made judges

In the wake of uproar over Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav's recent comments on Uniform Civil Code and that India will be run by the majority at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) function, retired Supreme Court judge Justice A K Pattnaik tells Suchitra Kalyan Mohanty that a judge shouldn't express views on political matters at a public forum.

Lathicharge on students seeking exam cancellation

THE Jharkhand police resorted to lathi-charge on Monday to disperse students, who were protesting near Jharkhand Staff Service Commission (JSSC) against alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL recruitment examination held in September.

21 fake univs in country, 8 in Delhi; Centre says will protect students

Stringent action

₹1,000 crore credit guarantee scheme for farmers launched

THE Centre on Monday unveiled a credit guarantee scheme (CGS) to help small farmers who engage in distress selling.

TMC makes U-turn on EVMs, differs with Cong on functioning

IN a departure from its earlier stand, Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday asserted that there is nothing \"substantial\" in the allegations of manipulation of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).

Priyanka asks govt to take steps for safety of minorities in Bangladesh

CONGRESS MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday claimed in the Lok Sabha that a photograph of Pakistan surrendering before the Indian Army in Dhaka, had been removed from the Army headquarters.

UPHEAVAL IN LEVANT RAISES UNCERTAINTY AROUND THE WORLD

The governance of Syria can well fall into the hands of fundamentalist groups. Global powers must work towards dousing such a fire rather than reigniting it

New low-pressure area over Bay, focus on Chennai region for next two days

THE Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Monday announced that a low-pressure area has formed over southeast Bay of Bengal and began its movement towards the Tamil Nadu coast.

Relish delicacies from across K'taka at Kannada Sahitya Sammelana

AMID the demand for non-vegetarian food at the 87th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana to be held in Mandya, the Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP), the organiser, is gearing up to provide vegetarian food to those attending the event from across Karnataka.

Belagavi session just a 10-day trip for legislators'

GURAMITKAL JDS MLA Sharanagouda Kandakur mocked Belagavi's winter Assembly session held here each year, by terming it a 10 days' annual trip for legislators.

Panchamasali movement faces hurdles from within community, BJP

EVEN as Panchamasali Lingayat seer Jaya Mrityunjaya Swamiji has intensified the protest demanding the 2A tag for the community, differences of opinion among community leaders and BJP's non-committal stand have turned setbacks for the movement.

Assembly passes bill to prevent children from falling into borewells

THE Karnataka Groundwater (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) (Amendment) Bill passed in the Legislative Assembly on Monday proposes stringent measures to prevent children falling into uncapped newly drilled borewells.

Border Area Development Authority to establish office in Suvarna Soudha

MEMBERS of the Karnataka Border Area Development Authority (KBADA) met in the border area for the first time on the occasion of 'Karnataka Suvarna Sambhrama' and the ongoing winter legislative session in Belagavi. The meeting passed a resolution to start a regional office of the authority at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, said its Chairman Somanna Bevinmarad.

BJP DEMANDS CBI PROBE INTO MANIPPADY 'BRIBE'

We welcome Siddu's stand on central agency probe, says Vijayendra

'ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FOREST', PADMA SHRI AWARDEE TULSI GOWDA PASSES AWAY AT 86

LEGENDARY tree planter and Padma Shri awardee Tulsi Gowda (also spelled as Gawda) passed away at her residence in Honnali village of Ankola Taluk in Uttara Kannada district on Monday evening. She was 86.

‘ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FOREST’, PADMA SHRI AWARDEE TULSI GOWDA PASSES AWAY AT 86

LEGENDARY tree planter and Padma Shri awardee Tulsi Gowda (also spelled as Gawda) passed away at her residence in Honnali village of Ankola Taluk in Uttara Kannada district on Monday evening. She was 86.

100 CANDIDATES UNDERGO FREE TRAINING AS TOURIST GUIDES

The Vijayanagara district administration which undertook a free tourist guide training for 100 Hampi locals has received an overwhelming response.

Cong, BJP MLAs spar over lack of govt funds

Opposition accuses ruling party of diverting all resources to fund its guarantee schemes

Cong, BJP MLAs spar over lack of govt funds

Opposition accuses ruling party of diverting all resources to fund its guarantee schemes

Govt rejects BJP demand to probe lathicharge on Panchamasali protesters

THE issue of police resorting to a lathi-charge on agitating Lingayat Panchamasali sect members outside the Suvarna Soudha on December 10 was once again raised in the Legislative Council by BJP members, who demanded a judicial inquiry into the incident.

CONG LEADER'S SON ARRESTED IN BRUTAL MURDER CASE

POLICE officials from Mahatma Basaveshwara Nagar Police Station in Kalaburagi arrested Chandrashekhar Patil, who is the son of senior Congress leader Mallinath Patil Sonth and a few others on Monday, in connection with the death of a Dalit youth Shashikant (25) who was allegedly murdered by a group of five people on December 12.

Farmers protest against unfulfilled promises

FARMERS staged a massive protest in front of Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi on Monday, demanding the government to immediately take action on a range of issues affecting the agriculture sector.

Govt committed to internal reservation for SCs: Jarkiholi

PUBLIC Works Department (PWD) Minister Satish Jarkiholi has assured that the government is committed to implementing internal reservation for Scheduled Caste communities, emphasising that the Sadashiva Commission's recommendations aim for equality and align with the constitutional principle of social justice.

Sitharaman, Kharge exchange barbs in RS

Cong head rebuts charges of constitutional changes for 'one family'

Record gold imports widen trade deficit

IN what could put pressure on the economy, India's trade deficit -- the difference between imports and exports -- widened to a record $37.8 billion in November, showing a 4.8% drop in exports and a record increase in imports driven by massive gold demand.

Will not allow Lankan territory to be used against India, says Dissanayake

SRI Lanka will not allow its territory to be used against India's national security interests, Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Despite poor first season, Simran steals show at WPL auction

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. But don't let her laid-back attitude fool you. When it comes to her cricket, she is as focused as one can be.

Gukesh's achievement is massive & I'm very happy for him: Erigaisi

IT was no surprise for Arjun Erigaisi to witness his teammate and friend D Gukesh become a world champion. The India No 1 had predicted the recent World Chess Championship to be a one-sided event in favour of Gukesh while speaking to this daily last month.

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.

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.