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BNP holds ‘long march’ against B’desh mission ‘breach’ in Agartala

BANGLADESH Nationalist Party took out a Dhaka-Agartala ‘long march’ on Wednesday against the recent \"breach of premises\" of the Bangladesh mission in Agartala.

Tharoor tears into 'ill thought-out' disaster management bill in LS

URGING the Centre to withdraw the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that it would bring greater centralisation of power in the hands of Centre.

No-trust notice against Chair sparks Upper House uproar

RAJYA Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Wednesday without transacting any business amid uproar by treasury and opposition benches over the no-trust notice against the House Chairman and the George Soros issue.

Tharoor tears into 'ill thought-out' disaster management bill in LS

URGING the Centre to withdraw the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that it would bring greater centralisation of power in the hands of the Centre.

26/11 attacker among 65 of 178 wanted fugitives taking shelter in US: Govt

EVERY third fugitive wanted by Indian agencies is taking shelter in the United States, making it a safe haven for criminals and terrorists, the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has told the Lok Sabha.

India cuts malaria burden by 69% in 6 yrs: WHO

Declining numbers

Rlys bill okayed, Vaishnaw says won't lead to privatisation

THE Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to amend Railway laws with the Centre insisting that it will not lead to the national carrier's privatisation.

PAWN TO QUEEN: A CALL TO EMPOWER ASHA WORKERS

HE ASHA or accredited social health activist programme in India is one of the most celebrated community health worker schemes in the world.

THE SPECTRE OF FUNDAMENTALISM RISES OVER SYRIA

The Assad family held together Syria's disparate communities with a secular government. That body politic will fray. India needs to keep an eye on the possibility of growing radicalisation

RAPE ACCUSED JUMPS BAIL, KILLS VICTIM & DISMEMBERS BODY

Accused arrested; He was held in 2023 for raping the minor, granted bail on Dec 4

4 girls drown in Murudeshwar, school staff suspended

IN a tragic incident, four 15-year-old girl students were washed away at Murdeshwar Beach in Uttara Kannada district on Tuesday evening.

K'taka HC relief for director Ranjith in unnatural sex case

IN a relief to Malayalam film director Ranjith Balakrishnan, the Karnataka High Court stayed criminal proceedings against him in a case of unnatural sexual assault.

KARNATAKA BIDS TEARFUL ADIEU TO KRISHNA

The mortal remains of former chief minister SM Krishna were consigned to flames with full state honours at his native village of Somanahalli near Maddur in Mandya district on Wednesday evening.

Suave Krishna & mannina maga Gowda: Two leaders who trod parallel paths

IF there could be any comparison between two stalwarts of Karnataka politics, it would be between former chief minister SM Krishna and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, contemporaries from the Vokkaliga community of Old Mysuru region.

Netas bat for awards, memorial

POLITICIANS cutting across party lines have urged the state government to institute awards and build a memorial in honour of former chief minister SM Krishna, who passed away early Tuesday.

Lathicharge was govt's bid to suppress our cause, alleges seer

A DAY after a massive protest by members of the Panchamasali community turned violent here, with the police needing to lathicharge the protesters, Basavajaya Mrityunjaya Swami of the Panchamasali Peetha, Kudalsangama, alleged that the government resorted to the said action during their agitation in order to exact revenge.

He handled rural, agro issues with scientific approach

FORMER Chief Minister SM Krishna, branded as an elite politician with a scientific approach, tackled agrarian and rural issues based on reports of experts and bureaucrats.

FANS DISAPPOINTED AS SMK'S MORTAL REMAINS NOT BROUGHT TO MANDYA CITY

Body arrives late to Maddur from Bengaluru; because of lack of time, rituals were performed in a hurry

Upper caste men beat up three Dalit youths

THREE Dalit youths were attacked by members of another community in Geekalli Hundi village in Nanjangud taluk. The youths were admitted to government hospital in the taluk where they are recovering.

Siddu bids adieu to former Kollegal MLA Jayanna

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah visited Kollegal to pay his final respects to Jayanna, a long-time associate and former MLA.

KRS party state vice-prez killed in road accident in Gujarat

KARNATAKA Rashtra Samithi Party state vice-president S N Lingarajegowda was killed in an accident in Gujarat on Wednesday.

Address tobacco growers' woes, MP urges Goel

Patel stresses need for transparent and equitable grading system of purchasing tobacco

Failure is integral part of professional growth: Official

FAILURE is one of the most fundamental aspects of our learning, said Anuj Pratap Singh, Deputy Director of Software Development at Applied Materials India.

Chemistry is mystery, demystifying it is important: JSS AHER dean

JSS AHER dean (academics) Vishal Kumar Gupta said chemistry is a mystery and demystifying it is very important.

HIBERNATION

HOW ANIMALS SLEEP AWAY THROUGH WINTER

After Adelaide loss, focus on red ball ahead of third Test

REELING from their humiliating 10-wicket defeat in the pink-ball Test, the under-fire Indian batters, led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, turned their attention to red-ball preparations with an intensive net session here on Tuesday, aiming to bounce back in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

CFC eye win vs Hyderabad

CHENNAIYIN FC coach Owen Coyle is confident of a better show against Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) game to be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium on Wednesday.

RSPB may be served show-cause notice

A GRECO-ROMAN wrestler employed with Indian Railways was asked to withdraw after winning his first bout at the recently-concluded Senior National Championship in Bengaluru.

Meet AI cameras tracking Gukesh & Liren's eyes

DURING the initial games of the World Chess Championship, the boffins in charge of the broadcast had an idea.

TWO GAMES TO GO, TOO CLOSE TO CALL

WITH THE SCORES LOCKED AT 6-6, IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING GAME 13 IS GOING TO BE VITAL FOR BOTH THE CHALLENGER AND THE DEFENDING CHAMP