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BJP Ups Demand for Priyank's Resignation

Mounting pressure on the ruling Congress in Karnataka, the BJP on Monday reiterated its demand for a CBI inquiry into the contractor's suicide and resignation of minister Priyank Kharge.

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December 31, 2024
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Cases That Dominated K'taka Politics This Year

The Karnataka politics was embroiled in allegations of corruption and sexual harassment against leaders across parties in 2024.

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December 31, 2024
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Suresh Lodges Complaint Over 'Misuse' of Name in Robbery Case

Congress leader DK Suresh on Monday lodged a complaint with the police here seeking action against a woman who allegedly cheated some people by misusing his name.

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December 31, 2024
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K'taka politics this year

Several ambitious projects undertaken for Bengaluru's progress remain unfinished

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December 31, 2024
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K'taka to Move SC Against Bail Granted by HC to Actor Darshan

The Karnataka government has decided to challenge the high court's decision on granting bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and others accused in the Renukaswamy murder case.

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December 31, 2024
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Sanctioned trophy hunting by another name a grey area in man-animal conflict

The steady shrinkage of natural habitats and the resultant rise in man-animal conflict have led to increasing incidents of big cats being labelled \"man-eaters\" and caught or shot down in authorised kills by hobby hunters deployed by authorities, triggering a wider debate on the ethical as well as environmental dimensions of the practice.

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December 31, 2024
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CM Urges Maoists To Give Up Arms, Promises Aid

Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday appealed to the Maoists involved in violent activities to surrender and join the democratic mainstream.

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December 31, 2024
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Ravi Accuses Police of 'Ill-Treatment', Urges Guv to Take Strict Action

Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi on Monday urged Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot to take necessary legal action against the police personnel involved in his alleged \"illegal arrest\" and for \"ill-treating him\" while he was in police custody in connection with a sexual harassment case registered against him for using derogatory remarks against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar.

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December 31, 2024
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Slowly seeing a hierarchy on OTT as well: Kritika Kamra

Actor Kritika Kamra has had a busy year with the second season of Gyaarah Gyaarah and shooting for the web series Matka King opposite actor Vijay Varma.

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December 30, 2024
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The era of chaotic customisation ft charms, DIY, and more

After years of minimalism, the Y2K revival has now cast a spotlight on chaotic customization. This trend is about making your style uniquely yours.

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December 30, 2024
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Two years ago I had resigned myself to a quiet retirement: Zeenat Aman reflects on 2024

Actor Zeenat Aman recently shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, reflecting on the year gone by.

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December 30, 2024
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Humpy: From retirement plan to a second world rapid crown

Her win caps a golden year for Indian chess after Gukesh won the World title and India claimed the Open and Women's titles in the Budapest Olympiad

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December 30, 2024
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Vedang Raina: It has been a crazy year in the best way possible

While excited to step into 2025, actor Vedang Raina looks back fondly at 2024, calling it \"a crazy year in the best way possible\".

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December 30, 2024
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Steelers Defeat Patna Pirates To Clinch Maiden PKL Crown

Haryana Steelers secured their first-ever Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title in an electrifying final against Patna Pirates at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune on Sunday.

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December 30, 2024
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City get much-needed win, Forest move to 2nd on table

In his 500th game in charge of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola had some reasons to smile again.

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December 30, 2024
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I want to prove my critics wrong: Reddy

A day after he became the toast of a nation, Nitish Reddy showed just why he is here to stay.

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December 30, 2024
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India fail to cash in on Bumrah's brilliance

As we head into a rare fifth day of a Test match, the promise of what is to come is enticing.

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December 30, 2024
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When accuracy, relentlessness script symphony

Each time Jasprit Bumrah bowls, he forces everyone watching to examine the preconceptions of the prototypical fast bowler.

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December 30, 2024
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Rabada unlikely batting star as SA beat Pak to enter WTC final

An emotional Temba Bavuma hailed the character of his team after South Africa qualified for the World Test championship final with a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on Sunday.

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December 30, 2024
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Insurers May Sell Related Services, Products

Auto repair from your car insurer and fire extinguishers courtesy your home insurer? Not outlandish ideas, but part of the government's plans to allow insurance companies to sell related products and services.

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December 30, 2024
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PSB Headcount Slips To 13-Yr Low

The number of employees at India's public sector banks (PSBs) is at its lowest in 13 years, showed latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), with mergers leading to slower branch expansion and many finding greener pastures elsewhere.

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December 30, 2024
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Investors shrug off muted growth in IT services cos

Are investors of the country's five largest IT services companies getting ahead of themselves?

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December 30, 2024
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India's exports to Aus rise 14% in 2023-24

India's exports to Australia grew over 14% in 2023-24 following the implementation of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday, describing the deal as \"landmark\".

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December 30, 2024
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Govt to deregulate more sectors, reduce red tape

Union budget set to offer road map to reduce compliance burden on businesses

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December 30, 2024
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Crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia: Azeri prez

\"Unfortunately, in the first three days we heard only absurd versions from Russia. We witnessed clear attempts to cover up the matter.\" ILHAM ALIYEV, Azerbaijani President

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December 30, 2024
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Shock grips families at S Korea's crash site

The stench of gasoline hangs over Muan International Airport. Behind a police cordon, plane seats, suitcases and twisted bits of metal are scattered, close to the wrecked fuselage of Jeju Air flight 2216.

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December 30, 2024
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Founder of HBO, Charles Dolan, Passes Away at 98

Charles Dolan, the pay-television pioneer who won the first cable-TV franchise in Manhattan, founded Home Box Office Inc. and later built Cablevision Systems Corp. into the fifth-largest US cable company, has died. He was 98.

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December 30, 2024
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Trump Sides With Musk in Right-Wing Row Over H1-B

Donald Trump weighed in on Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country.

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December 30, 2024
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Gender Sensitive Policing Needed

Handling of the Anna University sexual assault underscores the gaps in tackling such crimes

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December 30, 2024
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Prime Minister Who Let His Actions Speak

Manmohan Singh was a man of few words, and he uttered those precious few words very softly. Opponents used this to paint him as weak, but there are enough instances to the contrary

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December 30, 2024