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Podium for Udyami Aagu, Udyoga Needu to be named after Puneeth Rajkumar

Not only in Kalaburagi, but also in Mysuru, Mangaluru, Tumakuru, and Belagavi, Nirani has chosen to name the stage for the 'Udyami Aagu, Udyoga Needu' programmes after the late actor.

Nov 10, 2021

J&K launches snow leopard population assessment expedition; exercise to complete next year [details]

Exercise is likely to complete in May-June next year to get exact data of snow leopard population in Jammu and Kashmir.

Nov 9, 2021

If you don't pay taxes, you have no right to vote: PAK PM's Advisor

The advisor said that interest-free agriculture and business loans are being provided under another initiative of the youth programme, which has been started to uplift about four million marginalised families.

Nov 8, 2021

Meghalaya Guv Satya Pal Malik attacks Centre on farmers' protest

Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik launched a scathing attack on the Central government, saying leaders in Delhi send condolence messages even when a dog dies, but are not bothered about the "death of 600 farmers" protesting against the farm laws.

Nov 8, 2021

UP to escalate vaccination pace; to jab over 25 lakh/day [details]

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked the officials to escalate the pace of the Covid vaccination programme, with a focus on the second dose, across the state.

Nov 7, 2021

Why cold leads to increase in air pollution in Indo-Gangetic plains [Explainer]

Scientists have reiterated the need for particular vigilance this season, stating that because weather and/or meteorological phenomena are beyond human control, the focus should remain on reducing local emissions.

Nov 6, 2021

Karnataka temples to perform 'Gopuja' on Diwali; govt passes order [details]

Minister for Animal Husbandry Prabhu Chauhan has stated that it will create awareness on importance of need to protect cows. As per the government's order, worshipping of cows will be performed at the temples on 'Balipaadyami' celebrated as the last phase of Diwali between 5.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m in Karnataka.

Nov 5, 2021

PM Modi's ambitious GGI-OSOWOG launched at COP26; "critical solutions" near implementation

The project, spearheaded by Governments of India & the UK in partnership with the ISA and the World Bank Group, aims to harness solar energy wherever the sun is shining, ensuring that generated electricity flows to areas that need it most.

Nov 3, 2021

PM Modi's ambitious dream of GGI-OSOWOG launched at COP26: Everything you need to know

GGI-OSOWOG has already been endorsed by more than 80 Member States of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

Nov 2, 2021

Elon Musk-owned satellite company Starlink opens India subsidiary, what's next

Starlink announced earlier last month that it will focus its broadband services on ten rural Lok Sabha seats.

Nov 2, 2021

Elon Musk willing to sell Tesla stock if UN can prove it will 'solve world hunger' [details]

Replying to David Beasley of UN's WFP, Musk posted late on Sunday that he is ready to help if the WFP can describe on the same Twitter thread how $6 billion will help solve world hunger.

Nov 1, 2021

Zydus Cadila's COVID vaccine could cost as low as Rs 265 per dose [details inside]

Zydus Cadila had proposed a price of Rs 1,900 for its three-dose regimen, and the government is said to be negotiating with the manufacturer to bring down the price.

Oct 31, 2021

NC leader's sensational murder case takes new twist; deceased's son points finger at another politician [details]

Nearly two months after high-profile murder, family members break silence; seek Union Home Minister, LG's intervention for justice.

Oct 29, 2021

Australia's special trade envoy Tony Abbott during a meeting in New Delhi

Shoot a mail to any tree in Melbourne! Trees have ID numbers, email; People often write love notes

Melbourne's Urban Forest and Ecology Team's interactive map makes it possible for citizens to find out about any tree in the council area, its genus and age by just clicking on it. The most popular tree, reportedly, is about 80-year-old Golden Elm tree

Oct 28, 2021

Hyderabad shocker: Cops frisk phones to search for ganja messages; DCP Bhupal says not illegal, netizens furious

A recent viral video shows Hyderabad city police randomly stopping motorists and checking their mobile phone WhatsApp chats to search for 'ganja'. Netizens reveal there is nothing new about this absolute violation of privacy in India.