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BSY doesn't want Shivamogga airport named after him; here's why [details]

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai proposed naming Shivamogga airport after ex-chief minister BS Yediyurappa, but BJP stalwart requested the state CM to reconsider his decision.

Apr 25, 2022

UAE Visa Rules: New types of entry visa, expanded categories, less dependence on sponsors, Golden Visa easier [details]

From a five-year Green Visa to introducing new categories under the 10-year Golden Visa, the UAE Cabinet announced a slew of reforms to the relief of many families.

Apr 20, 2022

K'taka govt takes 30% commission from mutts to release funds; CM ready to order probe [details]

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai has refuted the charges of his government taking 30 percent commission from mutts to release funds. He added that he is ready to order a thorough probe.

Apr 18, 2022

K'taka Cabinet reshuffle or expansion after Delhi visit, says CM Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday that a final decision on cabinet expansion will be taken only after his visit to New Delhi.

Apr 18, 2022

India speeds up rice shipments to help crisis-ridden Sri Lanka

Paddy trucks from Andhra Pradesh denied entry into Telangana

With authorities in Telangana commencing paddy procurement from farmers, trucks with paddy coming from Andhra Pradesh were denied entry into the state on Friday.

Apr 15, 2022

Contractor suicide: Eshwarappa to resign by evening, says Bommai; Cong still doubtful

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday announced that Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K.S. Eshwarappa, who is embroiled in the contractor suicide case, will resign by the evening. However, Congress expressed doubt and said that its protests would continue.

Apr 15, 2022

Why Telcos still giving cold shoulders to slashed spectrum prices reserved by TRAI

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) recommended slashing the base price between 35 and 40 per cent for the auction of major 5G spectrum airwaves

Apr 14, 2022

Contractors' assn threatens to expose corrupt ministers; demand action against KS Eshwarappa

The suicide of contractor Santosh Patil has started a political war in India and BJP's senior leader KS Eshwarappa is at the centre of it all.

Apr 13, 2022

K'taka police bust human trafficking racket; rescue 17 women [details]

In a major crackdown, the Karnataka police have busted a human trafficking racket with arrest of seven persons. The City Crime Branch (CCB) sleuths have rescued 17 women who have been all set to be transported to Dubai.

Apr 8, 2022

'Without image re-correction mere business summits will never attract investments in Bengal'

West Bengal government is all set to organise Bengal Global Business Summit, 2022, the event to showcase the state as an ideal investment destination, on April 20 and 21.

Apr 8, 2022

Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle on cards amid unrest; prepares for Assembly elections 2023 [details]

Amid unrest following a series of developments leading to communal polarisation in Karnataka, the ruling BJP is mulling Cabinet overhaul to put the party in an advantageous position in the 2023 Assembly elections.

Apr 7, 2022

Sri Lanka economic crisis teaches important lessons; why PAK could be next [details]

Both nations share a number of similarities comprising the vicious circle of economic crisis, with the Chinese debt-trap being the most controversial one

Apr 6, 2022

Sri Lanka Prez revokes Emergency as defeat in Parliament looks inevitable

With a majority support in doubt in Parliament, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Tuesday late night revoked the state of Emergency which he had imposed amid violent street protests demanding him to quit.

Apr 6, 2022

Mosque loudspeakers won't be removed forcefully: K'taka CM seeks to allay fears [details]

Reacting to the slew of developments in the state relating to religious matters, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said all are equal before the government and mosque loudspeakers will not be taken down forcefully.

Apr 5, 2022

Failing to secure oppn support, SL govt to lose majority in parliament: Coalition partner

Failing to secure opposition support to form an all-party cabinet, the Gotabaya Rajapaska government would lose its majority when the Parliament is convened on Tuesday, a ruling coalition MP has predicted.