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TMC makes U-turn on EVMs, differs with Cong on functioning

IN a departure from its earlier stand, Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday asserted that there is nothing \"substantial\" in the allegations of manipulation of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).

Priyanka asks govt to take steps for safety of minorities in Bangladesh

CONGRESS MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday claimed in the Lok Sabha that a photograph of Pakistan surrendering before the Indian Army in Dhaka, had been removed from the Army headquarters.

PROPOSING A 2-FACTOR FORMULA FOR SHARING

HE 16th Finance Commission so far visited 16 states; visits to 12 more will be completed in the next few months.

UPHEAVAL IN LEVANT RAISES UNCERTAINTY AROUND THE WORLD

The governance of Syria can well fall into the hands of fundamentalist groups. Global powers must work towards dousing such a fire rather than reigniting it

New low-pressure area over Bay, focus on Chennai region for next two days

THE Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Monday announced that a low-pressure area has formed over southeast Bay of Bengal and began its movement towards the Tamil Nadu coast.

SC setback for singer TM Krishna over Subbulakshmi award

The Supreme Court on Monday, in an interim order, ruled that Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna should not be recognised as the recipient of the MS Subbulakshmi award.

Relish delicacies from across K'taka at Kannada Sahitya Sammelana

AMID the demand for non-vegetarian food at the 87th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana to be held in Mandya, the Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP), the organiser, is gearing up to provide vegetarian food to those attending the event from across Karnataka.

Assembly passes bill to prevent children from falling into borewells

THE Karnataka Groundwater (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) (Amendment) Bill passed in the Legislative Assembly on Monday proposes stringent measures to prevent children falling into uncapped newly drilled borewells.

Belagavi session just a 10-day trip for legislators'

GURAMITKAL JDS MLA Sharanagouda Kandakur mocked Belagavi's winter Assembly session held here each year, by terming it a 10 days' annual trip for legislators.

Panchamasali movement faces hurdles from within community, BJP

EVEN as Panchamasali Lingayat seer Jaya Mrityunjaya Swamiji has intensified the protest demanding the 2A tag for the community, differences of opinion among community leaders and BJP's non-committal stand have turned setbacks for the movement.

Border Area Development Authority to establish office in Suvarna Soudha

MEMBERS of the Karnataka Border Area Development Authority (KBADA) met in the border area for the first time on the occasion of 'Karnataka Suvarna Sambhrama' and the ongoing winter legislative session in Belagavi. The meeting passed a resolution to start a regional office of the authority at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, said its Chairman Somanna Bevinmarad.

BJP DEMANDS CBI PROBE INTO MANIPPADY 'BRIBE'

We welcome Siddu's stand on central agency probe, says Vijayendra

Annual flower show at Mysore Palace from Dec 21

THE iconic Mysore Palace will transform into a floral wonderland as the 10th annual Flower show unfolds here from December 21 to 31.

Elephant Vihar Dham to come up in Sakleshpur

Khandre announced it in assembly; it will help minimise jumbo menace

'Encyclopedia of forest', Padma Shri awardee Tulsi Gowda passes away at 86

LEGENDARY tree planter and Padma Shri awardee Tulsi Gowda (also spelled as Gawda) passed away at her residence in Honnali village of Ankola taluk in Uttara Kannada district on Monday evening.

Ex-MLC accuses Cong leaders of wrongdoings

'Why will Vijayendra bribe someone to shield Congress leaders involved in Waqf property encroachments?'

2,000 cops to ensure security for Kannada meet

IN view of lakhs of people planning to attend the 87th Kannada Sahitya Sammelan to be held in Mandya, police have been directed to step up security to ensure that there are no untoward incidents during the three-day event to be attended by dignitaries, writers and the public.

‘No linguistic suppression for Kannada speakers in Old Mysore’

VETERAN theatre artiste Prof H S Umesh opined that Kannada speakers in the Old Mysore region never faced oppression from speakers of other languages which preserved their Kannada identity.

Andhra Mins collect info on Digital Nerve Centre

ANDHRA Pradesh Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh and Health Minister Sathyakumar Yadav on Monday visited the District SNR Hospital and inspected its digital services and facilities.

K'taka RTC staff to strike work from Dec 31

THE Karnataka State Road Transport Employees' Joint Action Committee has called for an indefinite strike from December 31, demanding that the state government fulfil their demands.

Sitharaman, Kharge exchange barbs in RS

Cong head rebuts charges of constitutional changes for 'one family'

Record gold imports widen trade deficit

IN what could put pressure on the economy, India's trade deficit -- the difference between imports and exports -- widened to a record $37.8 billion in November, showing a 4.8% drop in exports and a record increase in imports driven by massive gold demand.

Will not allow Lankan territory to be used against India, says Dissanayake

SRI Lanka will not allow its territory to be used against India's national security interests, Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Gukesh's achievement is massive & I'm very happy for him: Erigaisi

IT was no surprise for Arjun Erigaisi to witness his teammate and friend D Gukesh become a world champion. The India No 1 had predicted the recent World Chess Championship to be a one-sided event in favour of Gukesh while speaking to this daily last month.

Despite poor first season, Simran steals show at WPL auction

SIMRAN Shaikh is a \"bindhast\" person. A proper Bambaiya cricketer. A player with whom you can have an evening tea and talk about the game for hours. But don't let her laid-back attitude fool you. When it comes to her cricket, she is as focused as one can be.

LONE RANGER BUMRAH

Pacer claims second five-wicket haul of the tour but India let Australia off the

Vintage knock: Trademark shuffle is back & so is Smith

FROM the moment Steve Smith strolled out to bat at the Gabba on Sunday morning, the signs were there.

Real denied by city rivals Rayo

RAYO Vallecano held Real Madrid to a pulsating 3-3 draw in La Liga on Saturday.

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When it comes to saving and investing, people are obsessed with the returns they're going to get on their money! Two factors that determine how much money we end up with are the amount we put into our savings and investments in the first place and the amount of time we have it there.

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