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Karnataka govt says UGC rules on VC appointment blow to federal structure

THE Karnataka government has strongly opposed the provisions related to the appointment of vice-chancellors in the draft University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulation-2025.

3-Day Drama Fest to Start in K'Burgagi from Today

KARNATAKA Nataka Academy Bengaluru, Kalaburagi Rangayana and Kannada & Culture Department will be jointly organising a 3-day Drama Fest on cultural leader of Karnataka and Vishwaguru Basavanna from Wednesday to Friday, said convener of the Drama Fest Vishwaraj Patil here on Tuesday.

Koli forum extends support to tomorrow's Jewargi bandh

'In 11 months, 22 rape cases, 50 sexual harassment cases were reported'

Guest Lecturers May Lose Jobs Under the New UGC Criteria

ALL India Democratic Youth Organisation (AIDYO) state unit president Sharanappa Udbal and state secretary Siddalinga Bagewadi condemned the fact that applications for guest lecturers' positions are only being accepted from candidates who meet the UGC eligibility criteria for government degree colleges in the state.

Islam Advocates Respect for All Religions, Says Milli Council Secretary

ISLAM, a symbol of peace and harmony, advocates respect for all religions, said President of the Sirat-un-Nabi School and Research Centre and National Secretary of the All India Milli Council, Mohammad Azgar Chulbul here on Sunday.

Raichur's OPEC Hospital gets daycare chemotherapy department

IN collaboration with the District Health and Family Welfare Department and the Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), a daycare chemotherapy department has been set up at the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality (OPEC) Hospital in Raichur.

House panel to summon Meta over Zuckerberg election claims

Will seek an apology from the social media giant for 'factually incorrect' statements

Make India climate-smart, predict quakes better: PM

PM Narendra Modi called on the scientists on Tuesday to focus on innovating early-warning systems for earthquakes and launched initiatives to make India \"climate-smart\".

No evidence, HC quashes case against Ragini, Ranka in 2020 drugs case

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday quashed criminal proceedings against accused actress Ragini Dwivedi and Prashant Ranka on the ground that police have not produced any material evidence to prove that they organised parties or sold drugs, except voluntary statements of the co-accused and chargesheet witnesses.

UTI infection can spread to kidneys if not treated on time

UNCOMFORTABLE urinating in public places, 17-year-old Laxmi (name changed) always held on for long hours. Her tendency to avoid taking bathroom breaks harmed her bladder and her overall health.

Jamwal Outpunches Thapa at National Boxing Championship

HIMACHAL Pradesh's Abhinash Jamwal continued his sensational run as he defeated reigning welterweight champion Shiva Thapa in a thrilling semifinal clash at the men's National Boxing Championship here.

Playing in India is a big part of my career: Brinkman

WITH phase 1 of the league stage of the Hockey India League in the books, it is no surprise that Kalinga Lancers' Thierry Brinkman is amongst the top goal scorers in the competition.

Pat in CT squad despite injury concerns

PAT Cummins was on Monday named captain of Australia for next month's Champions Trophy while fellow pacer Josh Hazlewood too was included in the squad despite lingering injury concerns surrounding both players.

Renewed hope in home comfort

Sindhu, Lakshya filled with plenty of hope ahead of India Open test, chance for youngsters to gain ground

Djokovic fights past teen to keep date with history

NOVAK Djokovic survived a scare in his quest for tennis history before joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.

Falling rupee may increase consumer woes

Consumer durables, automobiles, travel and tourism could become more expensive in near term due to the impact

Noah Lifts Kerala With Late Winner In ISL

NOAH Sadaoui scored a late goal as Kerala Blasters FC posted a thrilling 3-2 victory over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League here on Monday.

Investors Poorer by ₹13 Lakh Cr as Market Collapses

The ongoing downturn in the equity market intensified on Monday, erasing ₹14 lakh crore in investor wealth.

Samsung leader in global mobile mkt, Apple 2nd

South Korean technology giant Samsung maintained its leadership in the global mobile market, capturing 19% of the market share in 2024.

JSW Cement gets Sebi nod for ₹4,000 crore IPO

JSW Cement has finally received the regulatory approval to float a ₹4,000 crore initial share sale plan.

HCL Q3 profit up 5.5% to ₹4,591 cr; revenue rises 5%

IT services major HCLTech on Monday met Street expectations and posted a 5.5% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹4,591 crore compared to ₹4,350 crore in the year-ago period, mainly driven by its broad-based performance across business verticals.

US ban on Russian oil may not have instant impact

THE recent sanctions imposed by the US on the Russian oil are unlikely to have an immediate or direct impact on India's oil supply.

Personal income taxes help direct tax collections rise 16% to ₹16.9L cr

NET direct tax collection in FY25 (till 12 January 2025) increased by 16% to ₹16.9 lakh crore, driven mainly by strong personal income tax (PIT) collection.

Fintech sector witnesses 33% fall in funding at $1.9 billion in 2024

Though the country's fintech ecosystem is considered one of the top three globally funded sectors in 2024, after the US and the UK, it managed to raise only $1.9 billion in 2024, which is a 33% drop compared to $2.8 billion secured in 2023 and a 66% decline from $5.6 billion raised in 2022, according to data shared by market intelligence platform Tracxn.

Incoming prez-elect team screens loyalties of civil servants at WH

INCOMING senior Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White House National Security Council about who they voted for in the 2024 election, their political contributions, and whether they have made social media posts that could be considered incriminating by President-elect Donald Trump's team, according to an official familiar with the matter.

US proposes new curbs for export of AI chips

Tech firms slam move; Trump will have the final say as rules kick in only after 120 days

Graft charge against Hasina could put UK minister in soup

BANGLADESH's anti-graft commission has filed cases against ousted leader Sheikh Hasina and her family, including a British government minister and a senior United Nations official, its chief said Monday.

LA Wildfire Toll Surges to 24, With Forecast for Winds Reaching 70 mph

AFTER a weekend spent blocking the explosive growth of fires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters got a slight break with calmer weather but cast a wary eye on a forecast for yet more wind.

Russia Says Ukraine Attacked Pipeline Carrying Gas to EU

RUSSIA accused Ukraine on Monday of launching a drone attack on the infrastructure of a major gas pipeline that carries Russian supplies to Europe via Turkey.

Sanctions on Russian oil to destabilise global market: Kremlin

THE Kremlin said on Monday that the latest US sanctions on Russia's oil sector would \"destabilise\" the global energy market, after Washington imposed punitive measures on Russian company Gazprom Neft.