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Believe it or not! Gujarat tantric goes to govt hospital ICU to cure patients

AN occultist gained access to the ICU of a government hospital in Gujarat, one of Asia's most renowned hospitals, and performed rituals to \"cure\" a patient, triggering outrage among the public.

Oppn turns heat on govt over Shah remarks, seeks apology

AS the political row over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar escalated on Wednesday, the Opposition parties demanded the minister's resignation.

No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home

Fadnavis launches dept site indicating he wants to keep the ministry

Robust framework in place to counter drug trafficking: Govt

THE Centre on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that it has been taking measures jointly with state governments to strengthen the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other enforcement agencies to ensure effective implementation of the anti-drug law to curb trafficking of the banned substances across India's borders with other countries.

Priyanka in 31-member JPC on 'One Poll'

The government on Wednesday set up a 31-member parliamentary panel that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls.

Some retired HC judges drawing 'pitiable' pension of ₹10-15K per month: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was \"pitiable\" that some retired high court judges were getting pensions ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000.

NIA conducts raids in 17 places across 4 states in Muzaffarpur arms haul case

IN a multi-state operation, the National Investigation Agency on Wednesday conducted raids at 17 locations, in connection with the recovery of AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition in Bihar's Muzaffarpur in May.

THE PETROV DILEMMA & AI

N 1983, the Soviet Union's Oko early-warning system issued a critical alert, signaling an imminent nuclear strike from the US.

THE NEED FOR A JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT

The latest case of a judge crossing lines of propriety is part of an alarming trend. With its 1997 code on judicial values breached, the Supreme Court needs to frame new rules

Nod from CM must for transfers after general transfer period

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah has directed the chief secretary to direct department heads not to transfer officials without prior permission from him after the general transfer period every year.

Temple damage: CMO says repairs done

FOLLOWING a report in The New Sunday Express on the defacing of the historical Sudi Jodu Kalasa temple in Sudi, 30km from Badami city, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) has responded, saying necessary measures have been taken to restore the monument.

TN govt, guv spar again over UGC nominee in V-C search committee

AFTER a brief lull, Governor R N Ravi and the state government are at loggerheads again over the constitution of a selection committee for choosing the Vice-Chancellor of another state university, the Annamalai University in Cuddalore district.

Ambedkar is not a 'fashion' but eternal inspiration: Siddu to Shah

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday for his remarks about Dr B.R Ambedkar in the Parliament.

After 40 years, Mysore Sandal Soap to come up with new packaging, logo

KARNATAKA Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), globally recognised for its iconic Mysore Sandal Soap, is set to expand its footprint with the addition of around 480 new distributors across India in 2025.

ISRO starts assembling HLVM-3 for Gaganyaan's first uncrewed flight

INDIAN Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday announced that it has started assembling the Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3) for Gaganyaan's first uncrewed flight.

SNEHAMAYI ALLEGES INDUCEMENTS TO WITHDRAW CASE

Says he didn't give in to relentless pressure

INS Nirdeshak commissioned into Indian Navy

INS Nirdeshak, the second ship under the Survey Vessel (Large) project, was formally commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.

BJP TAKES GOVT TO TASK OVER RECENT MATERNAL DEATHS

Ashoka: Govt caught in medical mafia grip, judicial probe needed

K'taka collected ₹15K cr addnl tax from stamps & registration

KARNATAKA Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda informed the Council that in the present fiscal year, the State Government has collected Rs 15,145 crore in additional tax from stamps and registration.

₹260CR 'SCAM' IN POWER CORPORATIONS, SAYS COUNCIL LOP

A scam to the tune of Rs 260 crore has taken place in the power corporations in the state, Leader of Opposition in Council Chaluvadi Narayanaswamy has alleged.

Amid Yatnal tirade, Vijayendra meets PM Modi in Delhi

Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Siddu says will not evict farmers, rejects demand to withdraw '73 notification

THE State Government has decided not to evict farmers cultivating land earlier notified as Waqf property and not to recover Waqf land where temples or other religious structures have come up or marked as Hindu graveyards.

RDPR varsity bill clears Council hurdle

THE Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was cleared by the Assembly on Tuesday, was passed in the Council amid high drama on Wednesday.

Actor Darshan discharged from hospital

Takes support of son Vinish while coming out, heads to wife Vijayalakshmi's flat

HC clarifies period of police custody in BNSS

CLARIFYING that completion of investigation for offences in which punishment is up to 10 years, is undoubtedly 60 days, and the rest of the offences -- be it death, life imprisonment of 10 years and more -- would be 90 days, the Karnataka High Court said.

Jharkhand man among three killed in separate accidents in city

THREE persons, including a man from Jharkhand, died in three separate accidents in and around the city.

Four killed in head-on collision in Kolar

FOUR persons died on the spot and one was injured in an accident on Gudipalli-Rajendra Halli Road near Vaddahalli of Mulbagal taluk on Wednesday.

FATE OF ROTARY FLYOVER IN BAIYAPPANAHALLI HANGS IN BALANCE

The finalisation of the contract to build the first elevated rotary flyover for the city near Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal at Baiyappanahalli is a big question mark now.

Sri Sri to deliver keynote address at UN

SPIRITUAL leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will deliver the keynote address at the United Nations on the first-ever World Meditation Day on Saturday.

Must submit dept approval for crew shooting in forests: KFCC president

CALL it 'Toxic' film impact. The newly elected Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) president wants all production houses to strictly adhere to rules and regulations of the Forest Act while filming.