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Telangana Elections: KCR faces opposition heavyweights in both Gajwel, Kamareddy

Gajwel and Kamareddy are the two constituencies grabbing all the attention not just because Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) is the contestant from both seats, but because he is being challenged by two leading Opposition figures from there.

Nov 12, 2023

CJI inaugurates cafe to be run by specially-abled staff on SC premises

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday inaugurated a 'Mitti Cafe' on the premises of the Supreme Court which will be managed by specially-abled staff.

Nov 10, 2023

Delhi's AQI improves a little, to 394! What makes tackling air pollution a challenge in the Capital every year?

From incentives on electric vehicles to purchase of stubble from farmers, any permanent solutions to the problem have to first come from both state and union governments

Nov 7, 2023

Rahul, Priyanka urge people in Chhattisgarh, Mizoram to vote for Congress

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday urged the people in Chhattisgarh to vote for the grand-old-party saying that it has delivered on the promises it made to the people of the state.

Nov 7, 2023

Siddaramaiah promises 7-hour power supply for farmers in Karnataka

The Karnataka government on Monday decided to provide electricity for seven hours every day for farmers.

Nov 6, 2023

Earthquake hazard map of India (left pic) and map of Nagaland state

Many Facets of Nagaland: Beautiful and untouched, largely

A two-week trip through some of the remote regions sets the writer thinking on what one really needs in life

Oct 31, 2023

Beware of green leafy veggies in B'luru; Scientists detect alarming levels of lead, cadmium & iron in vegetables [details]

The study comprised 400 samples of 10 vegetables collected from 20 stores across Bengaluru, from high-end supermarkets to local markets to organic stores and Hopcoms.

Oct 29, 2023

Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar in clear, petition dismissed; CCO hails NCLT's decision [read now]

With the news of NCLT's dismissal of petition against Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar, the company's shares witnessed a 2 percent surge, trading at Rs 23.99 at 1.15 PM, reflecting the positive sentiment surrounding the company.

Oct 26, 2023

Tiger claw locket row: Celebrities under scanner; K'taka Forest Min says 'no one will be spared'

Following the arrest of the Big Boss Reality Show contestant in K'taka over wearing a locket made of tiger's claw, organisations on Wednesday demanded that the government should also act on celebrities sporting the animal's claw.

Oct 25, 2023

Give us electricity or else leaving the crocodile here; Frustrated K'taka farmers turn serious

The farmers managed to secure the reptile and, perhaps with a mix of shock and determination, proceeded to carry it to the HESCOM office, where officials were already present.

Oct 24, 2023

K'taka Congress Govt to begin overhaul of boards, corporations with new appointments

Karnataka Congress has taken yet another step to make appointments to boards and corporations in the state after October 25, 2023

Oct 24, 2023

Fear Grips Border Villages After Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Amid Harvesting Season [details]

As the harvesting season of Jammu's premium crop, Basmati has already started, Pakistan has resorted to unprovoked firing to terrorize the farmers of border belts.

Oct 22, 2023

Vijayabheri Yatra: Rahul Gandhi tries his hand at dosa-making in Telangana

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tried his hand at making a dosa at a roadside eatery in Telangana's Jagityal district on Friday.

Oct 20, 2023

Google for India 2023 recap: "Make in India" Pixel phones, localised AI tools & more [read now]

In a fillip to the 'Make in India' initiative, Google on Thursday said it aims to start manufacturing/assembling Pixel smartphones in the country and the first 'India-made' batch will reach the consumers next year, as the tech giant announced several localised AI features to expand digital commerce and access to citizen-centric information services and solutions.

Oct 19, 2023

Lebanon's Hezbollah joins conflict, fires missiles on Israeli targets

Lebanon's Hezbollah has said it has launched several attacks on Israeli targets with guided missiles.