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2 Sites at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal for Singh Memorial Proposed to Family

The Centre has formally started the process to allot land for the memorial of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the campus of Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, the area along the Yamuna bank earmarked for the last rites and memorials of presidents, vice-presidents and prime ministers.

Army hunts for ammunition to protect air defence assets

AIMING to bolster security of the Indian Army's ground-based Air Defence assets against drones, the Indian Army Air Defence branch has released a Request for Information (RFI) to identify prospective vendors (DPSUs/Private Vendors) to undertake manufacturing of 23mm Anti-Drone Ammunition under Make in India.

Inauguration of college named after Savarkar triggers political controversy

AN announcement for inaugurating a new college named after Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar triggered a political row, with the Congress and its student wing, NSUI, demanding that the college be renamed after former prime minister Manmohan Singh.

Muizzu minister-EAM meet today

Jaishankar and his Maldives counterpart to give new direction to eco, maritime cooperation

Cohesion at Home Must While Backing an Equitable World

As India champions the cause of the Global South, it must address its domestic vulnerabilities. International leadership requires a balance between ambition and resilience

Fertility Decline: A Success Story Or Cause For Concern?

India's declining fertility rates, once hailed as a success of family planning policies and socio-economic progress, are now the subject of renewed debate. Despite achieving replacement-level fertility, India now faces the challenge of below-replacement fertility, which presents new socio-economic hurdles.

Coffee Board set to launch India's own certification process

IN A FIRST, the Coffee Board is set to introduce India's own coffee standards and certification process to recognise the country's unique coffee varieties.

Veteran journalist S Jayachandran passes away

Veteran editor, author, critic and screenplay writer S Jayachandran Nair (85), who revolutionised magazine journalism in Malayalam, passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday.

NGT Pulls Up Kerala For Failing To Take Action

Credence Hospital argues that it had handed over bio-medical waste to IMAGE

Three TNIE Scribes Selected for K'taka Media Academy, PCB Awards

THREE journalists from The New Indian Express -- Ashwini M Sripad, Bansy Kalappa and Yathiraju -- have been selected for the annual awards by the Karnataka Media Academy and Press Club of Bengaluru.

Rao committee will do a reality check on backwardness of taluks

THE High Power Committee for Redressal of Regional Imbalance, which was set up by the Siddaramaiah government on March 16, 2024, under the chairmanship of renowned economist Prof M Govind Rao, started functioning from September because of many reasons, including the Lok Sabha elections.

Contractor's Family Speaks Out on Delay in Investigation

Sister says she will write to PM, Union HM as no action taken till now against the accused

Soon, govt to issue smart cards for Shakti scheme

To streamline the Shakti scheme, the state government will issue smart cards to beneficiaries soon.

Process to Appoint New State BJP Chief Has Started: Joshi

STATING that the appointment of B Y Vijayendra as state BJP president was \"inevitable\" then, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said the process of the election to the party's top post in the state has already begun.

Maternal deaths: Ashoka demands Rao's resignation, judicial probe

Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R Ashoka on Thursday demanded that Dinesh Gundu Rao resign as health minister and a judicial probe be ordered into the increasing number of maternal deaths in the state.

Hubballi & Dharwad to have separate Palikes

THE state cabinet on Thursday approved carving out the existing Hubballi-Dharwad Mahanagara Palike to form the Dharwad Mahanagara Palike.

Implement RTE in full, allocate bigger budget, fill teacher vacancies, experts advise govt

As the new year begins, the problems that continue to hinder Karnataka's education system show no sign of easing.

KRRS, Green Brigade urge Union govt to engage with farmers

FARMERS and members of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Green Brigade staged a protest in front of the DC's office here on Thursday, in support of agitation launched by Samyukta Kisan Morcha at the Shambhu border in Haryana, demanding the Union government to fulfill the promise of giving legal sanctity to Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Will Promote Naxal Surrender Policy, Says SP

Top cop says department has taken up work of enlightening sympathisers and people in the Naxal-affected areas

714 people died in road accidents in Shivamogga district in 2023-24

SHIVAMOGGA district witnessed the highest number of road accidents in 2023 and 2024 compared to previous years which is alarming.

Work not over yet, Waqf JPC could miss Budget session deadline as well

THE Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Waqf Amendment Bill may miss the next deadline of the Budget session of Parliament, scheduled to begin on January 30, according to sources.

Manu, Gukesh among 4 Khel Ratna awardees

THIS being an Olympic year, there were exceptions to the number of Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees and also the Arjuna Awards list.

15% Bus Fare Hike in K'taka From Jan 5

fares of state-owned KSRTC, BMTC, NERTC and NWRTC buses will be increased by 15%.

Woman kills husband for bid to rape daughter, held

POLICE have arrested a woman for allegedly murdering her husband who attempted to rape their daughter at Umarani near Chikkodi on Wednesday night.

Indian boxing in the shadows, former pros seek system overhaul for revival

NO sport had seen such a slump like boxing this year. The sport that is among the well-funded and supported by the sports ministry and Sports Authority of India through various schemes had the worst possible year that culminated in zero medals at the Paris Olympics.

Bumrah overload biggest concern

India's strategy to have more all-rounders in the playing XI for batting depth seems to have increased workload of frontline pacers

Djokovic-Kyrgios lose, wildcard stuns Navarro

AUSTRALIAN wildcard Kimberly Birrell stunned second seed Emma Navarro on Wednesday while the doubles act of Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios came to a shuddering halt at the Brisbane International.

New Year celebrations in Sydney surreal experience

Sydney Opera House and Harbour are fabled land on festivity days.

Vaishali bags bronze in World Blitz Championship

INDIA'S R Vaishali clinched a bronze in the women's section of the World Blitz Championship, capping another strong performance by the country's chess players after stalwart Koneru Humpy's title-winning show in the rapid event here.

GST collection growth slows down in December to 7.3%

The growth in monthly GST collection slowed down further in December, with gross revenue during the month registering a growth of 7.3% to Rs 1.77 lakh crore.