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‘Serious errors’ in SSC evaluation a blot on the government, say student organisations
Blaming the government for its haste in releasing the results early, they demand that action against teachers be dropped and re-evaluation fee collected from students refunded
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India does not send dossiers any more, we only give a befitting reply, says Nadda
Safe and strong India is marching ahead under Modi’s leadership, says BJP chief in Rajasthan
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Delivery agents continue to brave Bengaluru’s monsoon without safety nets
Most agents still use personal scooters or rent electric vehicles which are unsafe, especially on flooded roads
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Karnataka: State police chief asks personnel to refrain from random vehicle checks
Guidelines come in the wake of two recent incidents in Mandya and Davangere where random checks led to deaths
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WhatsApp will not work on these after May 31, check list
Starting June 1, 2025, WhatsApp will discontinue support for older iPhones lacking iOS 15.1 and Android devices below version 5.1. This update, delayed from May 5th, aims to enhance security and performance by leveraging newer OS features. Affected users are advised to upgrade their devices, explore alternative messaging apps, or back up their chats to avoid service disruptions.
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Bamboo and kendu power to the people
Those living in the forest villages of Odisha’s Kalahandi district, mostly tribal, are coming together to assert their rights over the forest provided to them by law, but often not claimed and sometimes denied. Satyasundar Barik finds that they are directly negotiating with traders to create a source of income without government go-betweens
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All seven NCP MLAs in Nagaland join NDPP, give CM Rio absolute majority in Assembly
With this merger, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party's tally increased from 25 to 32
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Crack down on Pak spy network: NIA raids 15 locations over leak of classified info
The NIA conducted searches across 15 locations in 8 states, investigating a CRPF personnel, Moti Ram Jat, accused of sharing classified information with Pakistani intelligence officers. Jat, now dismissed and in custody, allegedly leaked sensitive data since 2023 in exchange for funds.
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KSRTC launches weekend package tour to Srirangapatna, Melukote from Bengaluru
The service began on May 31, and will be operational every Saturday and Sunday, according to officials.
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73 casualties recorded during 1st month of Char Dham yatra
The Char Dham yatra has seen 65 pilgrim deaths due to health issues, primarily cardiac-related, and eight fatalities from accidents. Kedarnath reported the highest number of deaths, followed by Badrinath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri. Health screenings identified thousands of pilgrims with comorbidities, with many receiving counseling or medical referrals due to the challenges posed by high altitudes and extreme weather conditions.
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No one trusts Bandi Sanjay’s comments on Congress: TPCC leader
Mr. Dayakar questioned the BJP’s credibility, pointing out that the party has failed to address the people’s concerns and has instead resorted to spreading false propaganda
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Karnataka tightens COTPA rules; penalty for violations, legal age for purchasing tobacco products raised
The amended Act — the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) (Karnataka Amendment) Act, 2024 — was published in the Karnataka Gazette on May 30
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India engages U.S. in plans to ‘grey list’ Pakistan at FATF session
Foreign Secretary Misri concludes three-day visit, discusses trade and defence deals with his counterparts
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As deaths in Karnataka touch four, Health Dept. issues advisory on COVID-19 surveillance, safety
An 84-year-old in Bengaluru, a 70-year-old in Belagavi, and a 63-year-old in Mysuru, who also had several comorbid conditions and developed COVID, succumbed to the disease on May 17, 26, and 25 respectively.
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Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri crowned Miss World 2025 in a dazzling grand finale in Hyderabad
The month-long celebration in Telangana featured historical tours, cultural showcases and a global platform for advocacy and empowerment
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Of 2,899 complaints against police personnel, only 40 referred to Karnataka Human Rights Commission’s police wing
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Government employees should not avail of Ladkhi Bahin scheme: Maharashtra Revenue Minister
The government would recover the money in such instances, and some departments had already commenced inquiries, Chandrashekhar Bawankule said
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Hyderabad to adopt ‘land pooling’ and Local Area Development Planning to revolutionise HMDA functioning
LADP envisions intensive planning inside each grid, consisting of 250 to 300 acres of land, leading to more organised development; it will also help planners to earmark spaces for public utilities, parks, schools and hospitals, besides providing pedestrian infrastructure, HMDA Commissioner said
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