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Tremors From The Long Night Of December 3

South Korea has clawed back most of the economic losses caused by the shocking declaration of martial law. Its next president is likely to be colder to the West, warmer to China

FOR GRACE IN LEGAL EVOLUTION

HE recent decision of a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court, in Property Owners Association vs State of Maharashtra, which interprets Article 39(b) of the Constitution, represents a noteworthy development in the complex and often contentious history of property rights in India.

CLEAR MEDICAL WASTE IN TN WITHIN 3 DAYS, KERALA TOLD

THE southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday directed the Kerala Government and its pollution control board to remove biomedical waste and mixed solid waste illegally dumped at multiple points bordering Tirunelveli district within three days, and file a compliance report on December 23.

HC extends deadline for Lokayukta to submit report on MUDA scam

THE Karnataka High Court on Thursday extended the December 24 deadline to January 28, for submission of the investigation report by Lokayukta police into alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 compensatory sites to BM Parvathy, wife of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

SIDDU TO OPEN 87TH SAHITYA SAMMELANA IN MANDYA TODAY

MANDYA city has been decked up for the three-day 87th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana to be held behind Sanjo Hospital on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway.

AHINDA communities up in arms, to protest against Shah, Centre

DALIT organisations are planning to stage protests against Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar. A protest will be staged at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on December 23.

Illegal Bangla immigrants a menace, STF will track them

HOME Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Thursday said that illegal Bangladeshi immigrants are a menace, and a special task force has been created to identify and deport illegal Bangladeshis.

₹6,000 crore to develop roads: Siddaramaiah

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah announced an allocation of Rs 6,000 crore for the redevelopment of roads under the Public Works Department, as well as the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department.

READY FOR JUDICIAL PROBE: DINESH

Minister says govt not shielding anyone and he's ready to face any action if found guilty

Don't misuse Ambedkar's name, pave way for a Dalit CM, BYV tells Siddu

KARNATAKA BJP president and Shikaripura MLA BY Vijayendra on Thursday suggested Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to stop \"misusing the name of Dr BR Ambedkar\" and pave the way for a Dalit to become the state's CM.

'Min SS Mallikarjun has tacit understanding with D'gere BJP'

Channagiri MLA says Minister is not having a cordial relationship with Cong MLAs

AAP wants action against Home Minister over remarks on Ambedkar

AAM Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders on Thursday submitted a memorandum to the President of India through the district administration to initiate suitable action against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for using derogatory remarks on Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar, architect of the constitution.

Inter-caste couple get police protection following threats

AN inter-caste marriage has been reported from Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru.

BYR meets Union Jal Shakti Min, seeks funds

MP B Y Raghavendra requested Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil to grant Rs 100 crore funds for Shivamogga Rural Area Water Conservation programme and desilting of lakes.

Karnataka registers highest cases of domestic violence in India: Judge

Says any woman who undergoes exploitation from any adult in her family can register a case

Agriculture, Horticulture Mela in Mudigere on December 27, 28

MUDIGERE Growers' Association president B R Balakrishna said that the Agriculture and Horticulture Mela will be held on the premises of Mudigere Krishi Vijnan Kendra on December 27 and 28 in association with Agriculture Science Centre, Horticulture College, Agriculture and Horticulture Research Centre and various departments and organisations.

Midday meal workers demand pay hike

MEMBERS of Karnataka Rajya Akshara Dasoha Noukarara Sangha (CITU) (Karnataka State Akshara Dasoha Employees Association) have urged the CM to increase the salary given to them and to fulfill their various other demands.

UNPRECEDENTED FRACAS

THE ongoing political face-off took an ugly turn on Thursday after the Opposition and the ruling BJP got into a \"pitched battle\" outside Parliament over Union home minister Amit Shah's remarks on B.R. Ambedkar.

Dy chair rejects notice to impeach Dhankhar

RAJYA Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Thursday dismissed the impeachment notice against Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

5 Hizbul terrorists killed in J&K encounter

SECURITY forces on Thursday killed five Hizbul Mujahideen militants, including its operations commander Farooq Ahmed Bhat alias Farooq Nali, in a six-hour-long encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.

Cong leader dies after falling sick in teargas shells

AN Assam Congress leader died after falling sick due to the tear gas shells thrown at party workers during the \"Raj Bhavan Chalo\" march in Guwahati on Wednesday.

WINE, VINES & A PERFECT GETAWAY

A long-awaited one-day vineyard getaway from Bengaluru is finally possible now; and it's as delightful as it is unexpected and affordable...

Boy who evolved as a match-winner

BACK then, few would have imagined a young boy from West Mambalam, Chennai, who enjoyed playing tennis ball cricket with his father Ravichandran, would one day go on to play for his state and then take 537 wickets for India in Tests.

Halep gets wildcard for Oz Open qualifier

SIMONA HALEP was handed a wildcard for Australian Open qualifying on Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam champion attempts to ramp up her return to tennis following a doping ban.

EVENTFUL CONTEST BEFORE RAIN FORCES A DRAW

IN the end, the result only seemed fitting. On a day that saw eight wickets fall in 24.1 overs in just over five hours and multiple rain and thunderstorm breaks, India and Australia shook hands to call it a draw at 3.25 PM (local time).

PKL: Tamil Thalaivas rout Warriorz 60-29

MOEIN SHAFAGHI and Himanshu dished out superb performances as Tamil Thalaivas thrashed Bengal Warriorz 60-29 in their Pro Kabaddi League match here on Wednesday.

Vinicius, Bonmati FIFA Best players of the year

REAL Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time.

Navy's Kiran sails past stars to corner nat'l glory

UP against two established rivals, Navy's Kiran Ankush Jadhav held his own to come out on top in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event of the ongoing national shooting championship at the MP State Academy Shooting range in Bhopal on Wednesday.

Sensex sheds 2k points in 3 sessions ahead of Fed decision

AFTER recovering over the past three weeks following two months of selling, domestic equity market is once again under pressure as investors adopt a cautious stance ahead of the crucial Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting outcome on Wednesday night. Weakening rupee and underwhelming macroeconomic data are dampening market sentiment.

GIC buys majority stake in AHH for $150 mn

AHH sees growth in specialty healthcare enterprises