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'Meaningful debate vs destructive disruption'

THE Winter Session of the Rajya Sabha concluded on December 20, barely recording a productivity of 40 per cent, much of the time spent on the Opposition's attempts to remove Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar from office, accusing him of bias.

Speaker warns of action against MPs for protests inside House premises

A DAY after a scuffle in the Parliament premises, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday warned members of action if they hold demonstrations and protests at any of the gates of Parliament.

BJP's PP Chaudhary to head Parliament panel on 'One Nation One Poll'

DAYS after the government introduced the 'One Nation One Election' Bill in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP PP Chaudhary was appointed chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to scrutinise the bills.

Cabinet hikes MSP for copra by up to 121% for 2025 season

AS part of its pro-farmer stance since it assumed power in its third term, the NDA government on Friday gave its nod for the increased Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra for 2025 season.

10-acre 'Kalagram' along Ganga for Mahakumbh

ADDING SHEEN TO KUMBH MELA

BJP's FIR against Rahul in Parliament scuffle case transferred to Crime Branch

THE Crime Branch of Delhi Police is set to take over the probe into the FIR filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly pushing and injuring BJP MPs during the scuffle on the Parliament premises, sources said on Friday.

WE MUST EXTEND HEALTH SPAN, NOT JUST LIFE SPAN

Even a 'cured' disease often leaves behind disabilities impairing the quality of life. If we can't ensure wholesome health, the expected demographic dividend will continue to elude us

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN RULE BOOKS GO OUT THE WINDOW

For the first time in decades, the principles on which the modern world was built are open to question.

Caste harassment: FIR against eight IIM-B officials

MICO Layout police on Friday registered a case against IIM-Bangalore Director Rishikesh T Krishnan and seven others for caste-based harassment and workplace discrimination.

NIA arrests absconding PFI member

Nettaru Murder

Promotion of Kannada to get legal cover: CM

Objects to English being imposed in schools, says it must be a subject

HC allows probe, protects KTR from arrest till Dec 30

THE Telangana High Court on Friday directed the authorities not to arrest BRS working president KT Rama Rao till December 30, 2024, while allowing the investigation in the Formula-E race case to proceed.

POLICE TRIED TO BREAK RAVI, TOOK HIM ACROSS 4 DISTS: BJP

BJP to lodge complaint with National Human Rights Commission over arrest. Ashoka says Ravi will not apologize till allegations proved in court. MLC says police treated him like a terrorist, filed a fake case against him

Allowing chaos through a lack of science and system

Observe Bengaluru closely. You will wonder whether there is any scientific basis at all in a city of its scale and magnitude. It is much-touted as a \"global city\", even \"science city\" because of its link to science.

BJP, CONGRESS WORKERS CLASH DURING PROTEST

BJP and Congress workers clashed in the city during the Chikkamagaluru bandh call given by the saffron party on Friday to protest against MLA C T Ravi's arrest.

34 Kolar students, teachers injured as school bus overturns

As many as 34 students and teachers sustained minor injuries when the private bus in which they were travelling overturned near Aroli Cross in Honnavar taluk, Uttara Kannada district, late Thursday night.

Shah's mock funeral held in Hassan

THE protest by members of Dalit organisations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks against Dr B R Ambedkar are gaining momentum in Hassan district.

Artist from Mandya captures Dr Rajkumar's legacy in 200 pencil sketches, paintings

NARASIMHACHAR, a government school teacher and a renowned artist from Keragodu village in Mandya taluk, breathed life into the legacy of Kannada cinema's icon, Dr Rajkumar, through a spectacular exhibition of over 200 meticulously crafted pencil sketches and colour paintings.

Sahitya Sammelana gets off to a colourful start in Mandya

Procession flagged off by Sri Adichunchanagiri Mutt seer Nirmalanandanatha Swamy

First-ever spl poetry session for visually impaired poets

A historic moment unfolded at the 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, as the first-ever special poetry session for visually impaired poets was held at the Rajamate Kempenanjamanni and Rajarshi Nalvadi Krishnaraja Odeyar main stage on Friday.

Enthusiastic kids pull Kannada chariot

THE Kannada Sahitya Sammelana displayed unity among the religions, as people from all communities and religions participated in the procession by holding Kannada flags and shouting slogans.

11 killed, 40 injured as LPG tanker hits truck and explodes

AT least 11 people were killed and 40 others seriously injured when an LPG tanker exploded after colliding with a truck near Bhankrota on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway on Friday morning.

Your cuppa is healthy, US food, drug regulator finally agrees

WITH the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognising tea from the Camellia sinensis plant is a healthy beverage, the North Eastern Tea Association (NETA) raised a toast to it.

MEA ticks off Yunus aide for silly remarks

The government on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities were reported from Bangladesh this year up to December 8.

Chip designing skills, ecosystem give India edge in semiconductor manufacturing

Director of IBM Research India and CTO of IBM India and South Asia, Dr Amith Singhee, in an interaction with Dipak Mondal, explains breakthroughs in quantum computing and Generative AI. Excerpts:

Ashwin gets hero's welcome at home from family and friends

RAVICHANDRAN Ashwin, who took the cricketing world by surprise with his sudden retirement from international cricket, arrived in Chennai early morning on Thursday.

94% of Indian desk workers feel the urgency to master AI

the urgency to master AI

AFTER ASHWIN, WHO? THE LAST OF OGS IN FINAL STRETCH

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement has sparked discussions about the future of the team, particularly concerning other senior players nearing the end of their careers.

Dubai may host India matches in 2025 Champions Trophy

EXPECTEDLY, the International Cricket Council on Thursday announced that India will play their 2025 Champions Trophy matches at a neutral venue.

Liverpool & Arsenal reach semifinals

LIVERPOOL moved into the League Cup semifinals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton, while Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.