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9-member panel for biz rules in House formed
JAMMU and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Tuesday constituted a 9-member committee to finalise draft Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Legislative Assembly.
Govt on car buying spree, acquires 8 for Omar
AFTER purchasing 90 new Mahindra Scorpio vehicles for the 90 newly-elected MLAs of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, the Omar Abdullah government would purchase eight Toyota Fortuner vehicles for the Chief Minister's use.
Maoists kill 4 over 'links with cops' in Bastar
THE Maoists killed four villagers on suspicion of being a police informer in two separate cases in Chhattisgarh's Bastar.
Maha Yuti in Maha slugfest over guardian ministry
AFTER cabinet expansions and portfolio allocations, a slugfest is on among Maha Yuti alliance partners over getting the guardian ministry of districts in Maharashtra.
RJD, JD(U) in poster war ahead of assembly polls
BIHAR politics has already gone into an overdrive even as the assembly elections are still around 10 months away with the RJD and JD(U) sparring over issues like migration and employment.
Punjab police stations under security cover after 8 blasts, encounter deaths
IN the wake of eight blasts at various police stations, police posts and check posts last month, the Punjab Police is tightening security around its establishments in Amritsar and Gurdaspur districts, sources said on Tuesday.
Fresh fissures in Gujarat BJP over unveiling plaque
IT took a name plaque to expose fissures in Gujarat BJP. Party workers fixed it to a wall at the newly inaugurated Vadodara city office of BJP after state party chief CR Patil unveiled it.
A tribute to Atal Ji, the statesman whose vision shaped India
ODAY, December 25, is a very special day for all of us. Our nation marks the 100th Jayanti of our beloved former Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji.
Builder-babu nexus at ground zero of huge gold, cash haul
RECENT income tax department searches have revealed a nexus of builders and influential people, including politicians and officials, that parks unaccounted money in land purchases in villages on the outskirts of MP's Bhopal, officials linked to probe said.
UP teenager stripped, beaten, urinated upon, dies by suicide in Basti
A party turned into a tragedy for the family of a Class 10 student. The 17-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide after he was brutally assaulted, stripped and urinated on by his peers at a birthday celebration in Basti district.
Kamarajar Port cargo handling capacity doubled
THE cargo-handling capacity at Indian ports has risen from 871.52 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) in 2014-15 to 1629.86 MTPA in 2023-24.
Crucial Belagavi CWC meet to make Congress battle-ready for 2025
THE Congress will prepare a blueprint to get battle ready for 2025 in the working committee meeting in Karnataka's Belagavi, which will mark the 100th anniversary of the Belagavi session presided over by Mahatma Gandhi.
EC rules out foul play in Maha polls, invites Cong for meeting on Dec 3
IN its response to a complaint filed by the Congress, the Election Commission of India (EC) on Tuesday wrote to the party dispelling the misconceptions regarding the jump in voting percentage on the polling day of the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly election.
Cong challenges tweaks in election rules, moves SC seeking 'transparency'
THE Congress on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Central government's move to amend the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961.
Selection process of NHRC chief fundamentally flawed, says Rahul
A day after retired Supreme Court Justice V Ramasubramanian was appointed as chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday stated that the selection process adopted by the committee was fundamentally flawed.
Key NDA meet at Nadda residence to chalk out Assembly polls strategy
TOP National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders are set to meet on Wednesday to address the controversy surrounding Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar, strategies for key state polls and 'one nation one election', among others, sources said.
MYANMAR JUNTA DIGS ITSELF A DEEPER HOLE
EARLY four years after the coup in Myanmar in February 2021, the world seems to have forgotten the tragic circumstances within the nation and the unresolved political crisis that has engulfed it.
Civil society leaders want paper ballots back, urge Cong to discuss issue in B'gavi meet
SEVERAL civil society leaders and former bureaucrats have urged AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge to continue with the campaign against Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with party MP Rahul Gandhi at the helm.
KSRTC LAUNCHES 20 AMBARI UTSAV BUSES
KARNATAKA State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Tuesday added 20 more new Ambari Ustav sleeper buses to its fleet.
Grilled for over 3 hours, Allu Arjun files for bail
ACTOR Allu Arjun, Accused No. 11 (A-11) in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case, was on Tuesday grilled for more than three hours by the police while a bail petition was filed on his behalf in the Nampally court.
Cong turning historic plenary into partisan event: BJP
THE Congress government in the state has come under fire from BJP leaders for allegedly turning the centenary programme of the historic Congress Plenary attended by Mahatma Gandhi into a partisan event, funded by taxpayer money.
Shirur, Wayanad disasters a wake-up call to adopt climate-resilient lifestyle
THE Forest Survey of India's biannual report-2023 was released only a few days ago.
Year of landslides, heavy rain and floods
2024 witnessed major environmental issues like landslides, heavy rainfall and floods, while man-animal conflicts, crop damage and pollution too made noise.
City youth Nikhil receives ceremonial welcome
Mysurean Nikhil, who recently won the Bigg Boss reality show season 8 in Telugu, received a ceremonial welcome in the city on Monday.
Kids must be taught about consumer rights: Forum
The Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP), Mysuru Unit, conducted a consumer awareness programme in front of the small clock tower near Devaraja Market to mark National Consumer Day, here on Tuesday.
Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan restored temples: Sait
MLA says Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangapatna built by Hoysala rulers in 6th century was restored by Tipu
'Sakala scheme brings convenience to public'
AS part of the Good Governance Week 2024, 'Inde Sakala' campaign witnessed an inspiring event where Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr P Shivaraju handed over a pension approval letter to an elderly beneficiary.
Darshan visits pvt hosp in city, fans upbeat
ACTOR Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is out on bail in connection with a murder case over back pain, was spotted at a private hospital in Mysuru on Tuesday.
Proposal to name road after Siddu sparks row
A proposal and discussion in the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to rename a major road in the city after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah have sparked widespread controversy and opposition.
Big strides, setbacks in healthcare mark eventful year
N a year marked by some significant strides in public health, Karnataka finds itself at a critical juncture. Despite significant strides, recent tragic events highlight deep vulnerabilities that cannot be overlooked.