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Is Awareness Enough To Rattle The System?

It took one assassination to wake up America and the world to the fact that ideology and ideological opposition are, as revolutionary forces that impact society, possibly passé.

Beyond the Hype: How India Can Be an AI Powerhouse

Though Indian tech companies are investing heavily in AI, most of them are yet to move to the production stage. Robust data governance and partnerships can transform the industry

GOK's Devpt Journalism Award for TNIE scribe

THE KARNATAKA government announced the recipients of the Development and Environment Journalism Awards for the years 2017-2023 on Monday.

Pinarayi Unveils Rs 750-Cr Township Project For Victims

KERALA Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday unveiled the township project to rehabilitate the victims of the July 30 Wayanad landslides.

GPS-tagged juvenile vulture spotted

A one-year-old captive-bred juvenile white-rumped vulture, listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List, has flown from the Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra to Pudukkottai in Tamil Nadu.

Congress brass to decide on next KPCC chief, says Satish Jarkiholi

EVEN as the Congress high command still remains noncommittal about the appointment of a new KPCC president in place of DK Shivakumar, several party leaders continue to exert pressure on the top brass for a change of guard in the state unit of the party.

No cheers? Liquor sales dip against 'tough' target

LIQUOR sales in Karnataka saw a downward trend last year in comparison to the previous fiscal.

Vijayendra calls on Shah, seeks his 'blessings' to strengthen BJP in state

AMID the growing internal bickering in Karnataka BJP, state party chief BY Vijayendra called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Change in state unit chiefs' post, talks on in Big 3 parties

EVEN as there are no big elections, except for BBMP and zilla and taluk panchayat polls likely sometime this year, talks are on to change state presidents in all three major political parties— Congress, BJP and JDS.

Kharge Must Resign From His Post: MP Shettar

Says contractor Sachin's family has made allegations against Minister Priyank Kharge

RTI Imposes ₹75,000 Fine on Three PSIs

The Kalaburagi bench of the Right to Information Commission has imposed a fine of Rs.75,000 on three PSIs of Sirwar Police Station for violating the 'Right to Information' Act for delaying in providing information.

Man gets 30 years in jail for raping minor girl

THE Additional District and Sessions Court (POCSO Court) of Kalaburagi has convicted a person to 30 years' imprisonment for raping a 16-year-old minor girl, said Special Public Prosecutor Shantaveer Tuppad.

Grey water units to come up in 15 Gram Panchayats of Raichur

UNDER the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), grey water units are being constructed to maintain grey water in 15 Gram Panchayats of Raichur district.

Students ring in NY by cleaning temple premises

STUDENTS and NSS volunteers from ASS Commerce College in Gadag-Betageri celebrated the New Year by cleaning up the historic Trikuteshwara temple.

Cashew factory, hay stack destroyed in fire, ₹3 crore loss incurred

TWO separate fire incidents in Khanapur on Tuesday caused significant damage, with losses estimated to over Rs 3 crore.

War of words continues over Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

A CONTROVERSY erupted after the alleged derogatory remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on B. R. Ambedkar refused to die down, with the Congress and the BJP continuing to make allegations and counter-allegations to claim who truly respected Ambedkar.

Prime Accused Tahsildar Rejoins Duty After 60 Days

SDA Rudranna who was working in tahsildar's office for the past several years died by suicide on November 5

Whodunnit? Homestay loses biz as travel agency quotes ₹1,09,689 as tariff

A homestay owner got the shock of his life when he found the tariff of his own guest rooms in the holy town of Gokarna priced at over Rs 1 lakh.

Sankonatti GP president loses no-confidence motion

IN a significant political development, the no-confidence motion against Sankonatti Gram Panchayat (GP) President Santosh Kakamari was successfully passed, marking a setback for the faction backed by BJP leader and Gokak MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi in Athani taluk on Tuesday.

NQAS Certification a Must for Health Centres in Ballari

BALLARI Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur has instructed all medical officers to ensure that all health centres in the district are certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS).

Bakeries incur losses as sale of cakes sees a sharp decline in Gadag this yr

THE sale of cakes in bakeries went south in Gadag town during the eve of New Year celebration.

Govt outreach to put fertiliser rates on leash

Cabinet's first decision of the new year on farmers; crop insurance schemes extended

40 Years Later, Toxic Union Carbide Waste Exits Bhopal

FOUR decades after the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy killed thousands of people, some 337 tonnes of toxic waste lying at the defunct Union Carbide factory were on Wednesday night moved to another site in Dhar district.

Bangla crisis a boon for Ballari jeans units

POLITICAL unrest in Bangladesh has come as a blessing in disguise for the jeans industry here.

Transition phase, finding balance challenge for India

As the third umpire's decision - OUT - was displayed on the giant screen at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday evening for one last time, the stadium erupted bringing close to what had been a rollercoaster year for Indian cricket.

Hoping for fulfilling 2025 after controversial 2024

Despite not-so-very savoury 2024, Indian sports hope for a better 2025

GM Vaishali qualifies for World Blitz quarterfinals

INDIAN Grandmaster R Vaishali surprised herself with a stellar performance to enter the quarterfinals of the World Blitz Championship here, even as recently-crowned rapid champion Koneru Humpy made an early exit.

BSNL Employees Union opposes 2nd phase of VRS

THE BSNL Employees Union (BSNLEU) has opposed the proposed second phase of the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) introduced by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) management.

Fiscal deficit at 52.5% of target by Nov-end

THE Centre's fiscal deficit at the end of the eighth month of financial year 2024-25 was at 52.5% of the full-year target, according to the government data released on Tuesday.

Proclamation of the July Uprising in Bangladesh coming, says govt

BANGLADESH's interim government has announced plans to prepare the 'Proclamation of the July Uprising', a day after it distanced itself from a proposed declaration with an identical title that was put forward by a student movement instrumental in toppling Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.