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G20 leaves out language on fossil fuel phase-out

The G20 Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro concluded with a declaration that reaffirmed commitments to multilateralism, sustainable development, and climate finance reform.

45 activists get 4-10 years in HK prison

A Hong Kong court on Tuesday jailed all 45 defendants convicted of subversion in the city's largest national security trial, with \"mastermind\" Benny Tai receiving the longest term of 10 years.

Putin lowers threshold for using nuclear weapons

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country.

Ex-chairman of C'garh PSC in CBI custody

A special court in Raipur sent the former chairman of Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission Taman Singh Sonwani to a seven-day remand on Tuesday following his arrest by the CBI probing the irregularities in recruitment process.

Peeved Didi halts bulldozer action in tourism hub

OVERRULING the district administration's decision, the West Bengal government on Tuesday chose not to demolish 140 illegal hotels, resorts, and homestays in Mandormani, a significant tourist destination located along West Bengal's coastline.

70% dip in J&K, NE & Naxal violence in 10 yrs, says Shah

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the BJP-led government at the Centre has brought down violence in Jammu and Kashmir, Northeast and Naxalite-hit areas by 70% in the last 10 years.

NC hopes early restoration of statehood after Omar's 'very positive' Delhi meets

THE ruling National Conference has described J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior leaders on restoration of statehood as positive.

‘The Sabarmati Report’ declared tax-free in MP as CM leaves for Gujarat

THE BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday became the first state in the country to declare the recently released ‘The Sabarmati Report’ tax-free.

Fate of heavyweights at stake as Maha battle for 288 seats today

More than 4K candidates in the fray

All-party meeting on Nov 24 ahead of Parliament session

The Centre has called an all-party meeting on November 24, a day before the winter session of Parliament commences, to seek cooperation of opposition parties for the smooth functioning of the session that will last till December 20.

It's 'infiltration' vs 'mahila samman' as 38 seats up for grabs in 2nd phase

VOTING in the second phase in Jharkhand's 38 constituencies in a dozen districts on Wednesday will test the campaign pitches of the BJP-led alliance over the Bangla infiltration and the JMM's Mahila Samman scheme under which ₹1,000 are given each month to women in the 18-50 years age group.

Bibek Debroy has left a legacy with humanity at its core, says PK Mishra

BIBEK Debroy, the former chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council who passed away early this month, was a scholar with exceptional analytical skills in policy-making and an inordinate ability to explain complex concepts in a lucid manner, recollected PK Mishra, the principal secretary to the PM.

SC flags delay in delimitation exercise in 3 states

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to inform it on the next hearing date why the long-pending delimitation exercises in the states of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur have yet to be conducted.

25% increase in delegates as IFFI begins today

MORE than 6,500 delegates have registered themselves for this year's International Film Festival of India (IFFI) marking an increase of 25 per cent over the last year, National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) managing director Prithul Kumar said on Tuesday, a day ahead of the inauguration of the festival in Goa.

Trade talks with India to resume: UK

G20 sidelines: Modi says strategic ties with UK a priority, Starmer sets new year date for talks

FBI officials meet Indian agencies to discuss Anmol Bishnoi's extradition

OFFICIALS of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have met officers of the Indian law enforcement agencies to discuss the case of Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

G20 STRUGGLES TO STAY RELEVANT AMID TURMOIL

As the leaders of the world's major economies meet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the annual G20 summit, unresolved geopolitical tensions continue to darken the global landscape.

POLARISED POLITY IN PROGRESSIVE MAHARASHTRA

The state has been a fertile ground for patriotic thinkers. To understand the polarisation seen today, one has to look back at a long history of appeasement

ENCOUNTER PLANNED THROUGH LOCAL INFORMANTS

Naxal was on most wanted list for 22 years

Don't use MS's name for award to TM Krishna

HOLDING that the institution of the Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi award is against her wish and mandate as reflected by her will, the Madras High Court has restrained conferment of the award on popular Carnatic musician T M Krishna.

After Vikram Gowda, Naxal activity on its way out in Karnataka

WITH the death of top Naxal leader Vikram Gowda (44) in an exchange of fire with the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) on Monday evening, and the arrest of Naxal leader BG Krishnamurthy (50) in 2021 by the Kerala police, the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) faces an existential crisis in Karnataka.

CM says will address concerns, wine merchants call off strike

THE Federation of Wine Merchants Associations of Karnataka, which had called for a statewide strike by shutting all liquor shops across the state on Wednesday, withdrew the protest, following a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who ordered the setting-up of a committee to address their concerns.

Won't leave Cong for BJP even if offered ₹1k crore: MLA

CLAIMING that the Congress MLAs were getting offers from the BJP to jump ship, Belagavi Uttar MLA Asif Sait alleged that the BJP was able to topple the government in the state by resorting to 'Operation Lotus' in the past, and was now trying to carry out a similar operation.

Wrongly-cancelled BPL cards will be restored, says Shivakumar

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday reiterated that BPL cards of eligible persons will not be cancelled.

Panels formed to ensure smooth winter session

THE government has officially announced the schedule for the winter session of the State Legislature, which will be held at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha for 10 days, starting from December 9.

K'taka to give semiconductor industry a big push

KARNATAKA'S Industries Minister MB Patil has called on the Central Government to adopt a fair and inclusive approach to industrial development, stressing that the state is the undisputed frontrunner when it comes to establishing a world-class semiconductor manufacturing hub.

Cut in NABARD funding to hit interest-free loans

The reduction in the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) funding to Karnataka this year would impact interest-free loans provided to farmers.

ACTOR THANDAV RAM FIRES AT DIRECTOR, HELD

A Kannada movie actor has been arrested by the Chandra Layout police for shooting at a film director with his licensed gun during an argument over the stalling of a movie's shooting.

Fill potholes, pave roads, Girinath tells officials

BRUHAT Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath has instructed his officials to prepare a report on incomplete works in Bommanahalli zone.

OPD, IPD charges at major govt hospitals get costlier

Move could impact poor patients; health dept, however, justifies hike