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Madhya Pradesh HC judge recuses himself from mining case after BJP MLA ‘tried to call him to discuss the matter’
The petition was against some companies linked to BJP MLA and former State Minister Sanjay Pathak’s family for alleged illegal mining
read moreKopparthi Industrial Hub will make rapid strides in industrialisation, says Lokesh
The Minister reiterates commitment to ensuring gender equity, and says that the government believes in rendering justice to every citizen, irrespective of the gender, and assures that women of Kadapa region will have ample jobs in the future
read moreKTU Syndicate approves Budget, salary and pension disbursal resumes
Meeting resolves to recommend reappointment of former Registrar A. Praveen and former Controller of Examinations Ananda Resmi R.
read more₹10 crore pending MGNREGA bills cleared in Prakasam district, says A.P. Social Welfare Minister
Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy announced that ₹170-crore development works were carried out under MGNREGA in the district in one-and-a-half years
read moreSwadeshi Jagran Manch recommends lower GST for beedi and plastic waste
The RSS’s economic wing urges the Finance Minister to finalise a GST of 5% to safeguard the interests of the workers involved in these sectors
read moreGovernment to launch Building Penalisation Scheme soon in Andhra Pradesh
It is on the agenda of the State Cabinet meeting scheduled to be held on September 4
read moreBJP State president N. Ramchander Rao to visit Karimnagar today, to discuss local body election strategies with party functionaries
read moreAWHO told to deposit advance rent to be paid to apartment owners in escrow account by September 3
read moreResidents cheer opening of railway bridge, three high-level bridges across Palar in Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai
read moreBJP playing politics over Dharmasthala issue, says Karnataka CM
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday alleged that the BJP was playing politics over the Dharmasthala issue
read morePublic Accounts Committee asks telecom service providers to improve rural connectivity
Airtel, Jio, Vodafone, and BSNL were directed by the panel to provide details of the number of mobile towers installed in the rural, border, and hill districts
read moreKerala University deadlock eases as V-C agrees to Syndicate demand to replace Registrar in-charge
read moreCourts cannot order DNA test as a matter of course to establish paternity, as it involves question of rights to privacy and dignity: Karnataka High Court
‘Compelling such tests without imminent need imperils not only the sanctity of marriage, but legitimacy of the child and also becomes violative of the fundamental rights to privacy and dignity’
read morePM to attend India Maritime Week in Mumbai, says Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
The event in Mumbai from October 27-31 will be a historic opportunity to showcase the country’s maritime strength to the world, says the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways
read moreTDP leader seeks action against three former NMC Commissioners
Anam Venkata Ramana Reddy alleged that D. Haritha, D. Chennudu and Vikas Marmat were involved in releasing mortgaged deeds causing an overall loss of ₹18 crore to the exchequer
read moreDeport foreigners but stop harassing Indians, says Jamiat chief on Assam evictions
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says Maulana Mahmood Madani will be arrested if he crosses the limits
read moreHealth Department ties up with ISKCON to provide nutritional diet for inpatients in three govt. hospitals
read moreState govt sanctions ₹200 cr. for immediate relief and restoration works in rain affected districts
Directs collectors against using funds to compensate agri losses or payment of exgratia
read moreEspionage case: Court extends YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's judicial custody till Sep 10
The Hisar Police previously said no evidence emerged to indicate that Ms. Malhotra had access to any military or defence-related information, but claimed she was in contact with some people
read moreCourt acquits Professor in 2014 sexual harassment case
Investigations revealed that the students had conspired to frame Prof. Viswanathan after they were caught cheating in the examination hall.
read moreIIIT Dharwad students win third prize at ISRO Robotic Challenge competition
The contest saw the participation of 510 registered universities and institutes, including top IITs and NITs from across the country
read moreCuddalore restaurants too shun Swiggy, Zomato; switch to Tamil Nadu-based food delivery platform Zaaroz
Ram Prasath, founder and CEO of Zaaroz said the delivery startup only receives monthly subscriptions from restaurants. Zaaroz is currently operating in over 50 locations (tier 2, tier 3) in Tamil Nadu serving 8 lakh customers.
read moreForest Minister orders probe into activities of ARRS at Agumbe
A team of Forest Department officials visited Agumbe Rainforest Research Station at Agumbe in Tirthahalli, to conduct an inquiry into alleged illegal photography of king cobras and the illegal purchase of land
read moreBody of student who went missing in sea at Puthenthoppu recovered
Body of Nabeel, a Plus One student, was found near the South Thumba beach
read more‘Natural farming benefits farmers with high yields, consumers with chemical-free produce’
Dean of Horticulture College in Bidar S.V. Patil was speaking at a workshop on natural farming at Kamthana village in Bidar district
read moreTwo policemen suspended for assaulting destitute man in Srirangam temple on the eve of President’s visit
read moreDirectorate of Revenue Intelligence imposes ₹102 crore penalty on Kannada actress Ranya Rao in gold smuggling case
“It was a herculean exercise to prepare a detailed notice along with supporting documents,” a DRI source said
read morePrajwal Revanna rape case: ‘Why Nikhil Kumaraswamy, BJP leaders did not meet victims?’, asks Madhu Bangarappa
read moreCongress chief asks Centre to provide funds to flood-affected States, says there should not be politics over it
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says the party shall provide all possible assistance and support to the governments in the States to alleviate the situation for the affected regions
read moreNaidu afraid of granting Opposition status to YSRCP, says Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy
He accuses NDA government of betraying people with false promises, mishandling farmers’ issues, and misusing power during elections
read moreKSHEC’s Higher Education for the Future ranked world’s leading education journal in 2024
The biannual peer reviewed journal had securing the third position in the ranking in 2023
read moreChlorination drive to continue in Ernakulam district
No cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis have been reported in the district so far; most waterbodies have been covered under the two-day mass chlorination campaign
read moreNaxalism will be completely eradicated by March next, says Bandi Sanjay Kumar
CRPF COBRA unit has played a commendable role in eliminating Naxalism, according to the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs
read moreUDF signals non-cooperation with TDB’s Global Ayyappa Sangamam
Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan conveys the Opposition front’s hardline stance by rebuffing TDB president P.S. Prasanth’s request for a personal audience at his official residence on Tuesday
read more35 canines trained in dual skills to help police detect crimes, says A.P. Home Minister
Ms. Anitha, along with DGP Harish Kumar Gupta, ADG Intelligence Mahesh Chandra Ladda and other officers participated in the 22nd passing out parade of the canines at APSP 6th Battalion ground in Mangalagiri
read moreAcanthamoeba more widespread in Kerala’s waterbodies than thought earlier
In 2013, research by a Regional Institute of Ophthalmology Associate Professor had established that the glut of unhealing corneal ulcers was amoebic keratitis caused by Acanthamoeba and the source of infection was household wells. There are no documented cases of a person with Acanthamoeba keratitis developing meningoencephalitis directly through spread from the eye to the brain
read moreDo not panic, fertilizer stocks sufficient in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu tells farmers
The stocks exceed the demand this season, the Chief Minister asserts, and orders officials to curb black marketing of urea and ensure its uninterrupted supply to the farmers
read moreBJP dares CM Revanth Reddy to officially celebrate Telangana Liberation Day on September 17
read moreMadras High Court questions man for unleashing pet dog against college students
Justice G. Jayachandran imposes stringent conditions for grant of advance bail to a person accused of terrorising women students with his pet dog
read moreHere are the big stories from Karnataka today
Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Nalme Nachiyar.
read moreToo little too late: Congress on PM's likely visit to Manipur on September 13
Jairam Ramesh pointed out that on August 1, 2023, the Supreme Court said there had been an absolute breakdown of the Constitutional machinery in the State. “Yet the Prime Minister remained silent,” he said
read moreNGT criticises Chennai Corporation for violating regulations during Vinayaka idol immersion
It says the dumping of debris on the ecologically sensitive Pattinapakkam beach is a clear violation of environmental protection laws. The Bench also stresses that only environmentally safe idols must be immersed in the sea
read moreJarange ends fast after government issues GR on granting Kunbi certificates to eligible Marathas
The government resolution was issued by the Social Justice and Special Assistance Department in the backdrop of breakthrough in talks between a delegation of Cabinet Ministers and activist Manoj Jarange
read moreAmid U.S. tariff hike, ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ to be launched in NDA-ruled States
The campaign to motivate people to buy locally made goods will begin on September 25, the birth anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay
read moreSupport extended to Kollegal school as part of Statewide initiative to strengthen govt. schools
read moreWhile rationalising the GST, the Centre must protect States’ revenue receipts, says Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu
He says several projects are being executed in the State after the budgeted funds were allocated, and any major revenue loss will affect their implementation
read moreDoctors among five suspended over infant’s death in Gauhati Medical College
Two postgraduate trainees have been rusticated for six months following a report that cited grave misconduct, dereliction of duty, and attempts to manipulate hospital records
read moreMadras High Court refers ₹15 crore dispute between actor Ravi Mohan and production house to arbitral tribunal
Second Division Bench of Justices M. Sundar and Mummineni Sudheer Kumar leave it to a retired High Court judge, appointed as sole arbitrator, to take a call on all issues
read moreBathukamma floral festivities across air, land and water to attract international attention
read morePresident’s visit: Devotees to Srirangam temple to be allowed only up to 1 p.m. on Wednesday
read moreFormer Narcotics Control Bureau chief to head CyberPeace Foundation
CyberPeace Foundation is a non-profit civil society initiative and think tank advancing digital trust, online safety, and cyber resilience
read morePM e-DRIVE scheme not necessary for Tamil Nadu: Transport Minister Sivasankar
State government would procure and operate electric buses, he stressed
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