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Yet another day of washout over no-trust notice, Soros
BOTH Houses of Parliament were adjourned on Thursday following an uproar in the Rajya Sabha over a press conference held by Opposition MPs a day earlier and ruckus in the Lok Sabha over allegations of the Congress' links with billionaire George Soros.
Atul suicide: Techie's in-laws 'flee', UP home, B'luru police reach Jaunpur
BENGALURU techie Atul Subhash's mother-in-law and brother-in-law, who have been named by Atul's brother in the police complaint, have fled their home in Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh.
Setback to Soren govt as HC stays 75% quota for locals in pvt companies
IN a major setback to Hemant Soren government, the Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday put a stay on the implementation of the 75% reservation for locals in private companies in the state.
Kharge retorts to 'muzzling' Oppn right to speak
AS the political showdown over the Opposition's no-trust motion notice against Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar continues, Leader of Opposition in the Upper House Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused the chairman of muzzling the Opposition's \"right to speak\".
Air pollution killed 1.5mn annually from '09-'19
A whopping 1.5 million deaths were reported in India annually from 2009 to 2019 due to long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollution every year, said a latest Lancet study.
'Attack on federalism': Oppn slams cabinet move on One Nation One Poll
AS the Union Cabinet approved two bills to implement 'One Nation, One Election' as recommended by a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, several Opposition leaders including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the proposed legislation, terming it an attack on \"democracy and federalism\".
Nadda accuses Cong of trying to create 'anarchy'
BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday accused the Congress of trying to create \"anarchy\" as he condemned the charges levelled against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar by opposition leaders.
BALANCE FLEXIBILITY & RIGOUR IN NEW DEGREE PROGRAMMES
HE University Grants Commission (UGC) is set to roll out the accelerated degree programme (ADP) and extended degree programme (EDP), two ambitious initiatives aimed at providing flexibility to college students.
Siddu says K'taka may pass resolution against 'One Nation, One Poll'
THE Karnataka government is likely to pass a resolution opposing the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal of the Union Government.
Finally, govt seals deal for Nijalingappa's house
IN a move mired in controversy, the residence of former Karnataka chief minister and AICC president S Nijalingappa in Chitradurga was finally sold to the Karnataka government, ending a four-year delay.
4 GIRLS KILLED AFTER LORRY FALLS ON THEM
The Class 8 students were returning home after exam; 20 accident deaths on same stretch
Bill to remove Guv's powers as varsity head tabled
A CONTENTIOUS Karnataka State Rural Development And Panchayat Raj University (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aimed at removing the powers of Governor as head of the university, which was introduced in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, is certain to trigger a fierce debate in the House.
Panchamasalis' Pressure Tactics For 2-A Quota Unconstitutional: CM
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday termed Panchamasali Lingayats' \"pressure tactics\" for reservation under 2A category unconstitutional and their actions indicate that the state government is not serious about their demand.
Guarantees not impeding development of state: CM
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday asserted that the implementation of the guarantee schemes has not hindered any development work in Karnataka.
Failure to handle Panchamasali stir could cost Cong in long run
THE failure to handle the Panchamasali Lingayat community's stir demanding the 2A tag, that resulted in violence, including stone throwing and police lathicharge on protesters in Belagavi, is likely to have its own ramifications on the ruling Congress government, as part of North Karnataka is engulfed in protests.
Guarantees not impeding development of state: CM
CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday asserted that the implementation of the guarantee schemes has not hindered any development work in Karnataka.
Dr G says cops have videos of violence; Yatnal calls lathicharge unwarranted
DESPITE the Opposition demanding stringent action against the top police officers allegedly responsible for the lathicharge on protesters during the Panchamsalis agitation for 2-A reservation in front of Suvarna Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara made it clear in the Legislative Assembly that everything about the violence which took place during the protest is crystal clear and that the government will not investigate the incident or initiate action against any of the said officials in this regard.
For police action, Cong will face music in polls: Seer
SLAMMING the state government over the police action against the members of the Panchamasali community, who were protesting for 2-A reservation here on Tuesday, Basavajaya Mrityunjaya Swamiji of the Panchamasali Peetha, Kudalasangama said, \"Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has behaved very rudely with Lingayats, who are the main reason for his party to come to power. He has given us the lathicharge as a return gift. The Congress will face the consequences in the next elections.\"
DKS, Ashoka's light moment leaves House in splits
DCM DK Shivakumar's revelation on cabinet formation in 1999 when Congress came to power in the state and SM Krishna was appointed chief minister led to an interesting discussion in the House on Thursday.
JAYALAKSHMI VILAS MANSION RESTORATION TO BE COMPLETED BY 2025
Project taken up under AFCP fund of US dept of state
VISHWANATH SLAMS SONIA FOR NOT CONDOLING SMK'S DEATH
BJP MLC says there should be no politics in death; urges state govt to name Mysuru Outer Ring Road after the visionary CM
Pall of gloom descends as bodies of 4 drowned girls arrive in Kolar
MORTAL remains of four students who got washed away in Murdeshwar Beach in Uttara Kannada district on Tuesday late evening reached Kolar in four separate ambulances on Thursday morning.
BJP leader slams state govt for neglecting OBCs
BJP OBC leaders on Thursday alleged that the Congress government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has significantly stalled the release of funds for various corporations under the Department of Backward Classes Welfare.
Activist alleges saree theft by Chamundeswari temple authority secy
ACTIVIST Snehamayi Krishna has filed a formal complaint with the KR Police station against Chamundeshwari temple secretary Roopa, accusing her of embezzlement and betrayal of public trust.
SC halts surveys of mosques
FREEZE ON 18 SUITS
Cabinet OKs 'one poll' bill, may go to JPC for vetting
THE Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two bills to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan of holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
GUKESH ATTACKS BUT DING ESCAPES AGAIN
World champion finds ways to defend from challenging positions
Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA WC
SAUDI ARABIA has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's football, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Shami far from best as Bengal lose to Baroda
PACER Mohammed Shami rarely operated at his best and it had a cascading effect on Bengal as they went down by 41 runs against Baroda in the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Wednesday.
Mandhana ton in vain as Australia win ODI series 3-0
SMRITI MANDHANA'S record-breaking century and Arundhati Reddy's career-best figures went in vain as India lost the final ODI against Australia at the WACA ground as hosts took the series 3-0 adding six points to their tally in the ICC women's ODI championship.