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Class 12 student shoots principal dead

IN a horrific incident, the principal of a government school was allegedly shot dead by a Class XII student on the school premises in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday.

Gujarat bachelor lured for booze worth ₹100 and farm job, sterilised

IN a bizarre twist of priorities in Gujarat's Mehsana, officials appear to have placed sterilization quotas above personal milestones like marriage.

Maha scramble over portfolios

Fadnavis says cabinet expansion before assembly winter session, Shinde still eyes home

SAD smells AAP govt conspiracy to attack moderate Akali leaders

THE SAD core committee on Friday alleged that the assassination bid on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was part of a conspiracy against the \"moderate Akali leadership\", hatched by the ruling AAP government in Punjab.

Speedy trial a fundamental right, says SC

THE Supreme Court on Friday observed that the speedy conclusion of a trial is a fundamental right and that an undertrial cannot be subjugated to indefinite incarceration.

Cabinet clears decks for 83 new KVs

The Centre on Friday sanctioned ₹8,232 crore for setting up 85 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) and 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas (NV).

Uproar over 'cut' in front row seat for SP

AMID reports of disquiet among INDIA bloc parties over the allocation of front row seats in the Lok Sabha, the Congress has accused the BJP-led NDA government of not keeping its promise on the agreed formula, and cutting down one front row seat of Samajwadi Party (SP).

Chopper case: CBI reply sought on Michel bail plea

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice and sought a detailed response from the CBI within four weeks on an appeal filed by Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman and accused, in the alleged Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam case, seeking bail.

Navy to commission stealth missile frigate INS Tushil in Russia on Dec 9

THE Indian Navy will commission its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, at Kaliningrad in Russia on December 9, officials said.

Progress in last decade bridged gap between Delhi & Northeast: Modi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said efforts have been made over the last decade to bridge the emotional and developmental gap between Delhi and the Northeast, emphasizing the importance of bringing the region closer to the nation's heart.

THE DANGER OF LEGITIMACY LAUNDERING

Biased indexes can accrue credibility in an echo chamber of cross-references. Reforms in the World Bank's governance indicators show a structured pushback can yield better results

THE KASH TRANSACTIONS COMING TO WASHINGTON

Monkey see, monkey do. The change of government forthcoming in the US next month could exert an influence the world over, first by emulation.

Adani proposes development of economic corridor to Odisha

AMID political slugfest over Adani Group acquiring land near bauxite-rich Gandhamardan hills and allegedly bribing government officials for its solar power project, the multinational conglomerate has proposed the Odisha government to develop the recently planned Gopalpur port-Jaypore economic corridor.

TN HC allows plea to examine EPS, Sasikala

10 had barged into estate, killed security guard

Recognition: Cabinet eases rules for higher edu institutions run by minorities

THE state cabinet on Friday decided to free religious minority higher education institutions from certain rules, including enrolling 50% of students from minority communities, to get the minority status.

What privilege does Dileep have?

KERALA High Court on Friday criticised the Travancore Devaswom Board and the state police for allegedly providing 'VIP' treatment to Malayalam actor Dileep during his visit to Sabarimala for darshan.

Don’t politicise maternal deaths; unite to prevent such tragedies

To call the post-natal deaths of five women in the same institution—Ballari Medical College and Research Centre (BMCRC)—in a span of a few days “a serious issue,” would be a brazen understatement.

READY TO QUIT IF THAT HELPS, SAYS GUNDU RAO

HEALTH MINISTER CALLS FOR STRICTER MEASURES TO REGULATE SUBSTANDARD MEDICINES

SPL CABINET MEET RAISES HOPES OF BIG FUNDS FOR CHAMARAJANAGAR

THE special cabinet meeting held in Kalaburagi on September 17 to address issues concerning Kalyana-Karnataka region, has inspired calls for a similar meeting in Chamarajanagar district.

READY TO QUIT IF THAT HELPS, SAYS GUNDU RAO

STATE CABINET EXPRESSES CONCERN

Avenues for revenues: Tax, penalty on minerals to shore up treasury

THE state government, that has allocated a whopping Rs 56,000 crore in the budget for the five guarantee schemes, has opened up new avenues to generate additional revenue by introducing a new tax on mineral-bearing lands, in addition to royalty.

Tourists demand resumption of boating at Bhishmakere lake

The Basaveshwara statue in Bhishmakere has been attracting many tourists. The tourists who visit the statue also want to enjoy boat rides but there are no staff present to carry out boating operations. As a result, some tourists express disappointment after being told that the boating facility has been stopped at Bhishmakere for the last few months.

Internal squabbling will destabilise Congress govt: Bommai

Bommai opens new office in his constituency

Suspension order of 'drunk' school teacher kept a secret

DESPITE a teacher being suspended by the Deputy Director Public Instruction (DDPI), Sirsi, for coming to the school in an inebriated state, the suspension order was kept under wraps for some days and the teacher is seen in and around the school.

Four youth arrested in Dharwad murder case

The district police have arrested four people for their alleged involvement in a murder which took place in Garag village of Dharwad taluk on Thursday.

Yatnal has crossed all limits by insulting Basaveshwara

PROTESTS against BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal continue for his derogatory statement against 12th century social reformer, Basaveshwara as more organisations are expressing their ire.

Bommai opens new office in his constituency

AS the political activities of BJP MP and former CM Basavaraj Bommai have shifted to Haveri-Gadag parliamentary segment after he got elected as a member of parliament from there, he has opened an office here to be in touch with the people and to hear out their grievances.

10 committees formed to ensure smooth conduct of Winter Session

DEPUTY Commissioner Mohammad Roshan said that all arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the Belagavi Winter Session 2024.

Row over ₹500 notes on Singhvi's RS seat

THE Rajya Sabha on Friday witnessed an uproar over a wad of ₹500 notes from the seat allocated to legal eagle and Congress member Abhishek Manu Singhvi the previous day.