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Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan watch the request made by the Leader of the Opposition, the Chief Minister’s acceptance of the request and the Speaker’s act of putting the amended resolution to vote

The State Cabinet approved the Karnataka Aerospace Policy 2026-2031, focusing on aerospace, defence, aviation and space research and development expecting about ₹60,000 crore investment over the next five years 

District gets new Inspector General (IG) of Police and Divisional Commissioner; 16 people have been arrested so far

The AIADMK leader urged the government to take steps for the speedy procurement of paddy

CPI(M) demanded a thorough investigation into the matter, calling for cases to be registered under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against all those involved

Proposed constitutional provision would enable the Union Territory to have its own elected body; civil society members who attended meeting with Centre say they want to see a ‘draft proposal’

However, in view of the safety of children, fire extinguisher, sand buckets and other equipment should be installed compulsorily, the committee said.

Apple has launched the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, at Rs 2,99,900 in India. It opens to a 7.6-inch display with a 5.4-inch screen outside, runs the A20 Pro chip, and carries a battery on each side for up to 24 hours of use. Touch ID replaces Face ID, and the phone is eSIM-only. Pre-orders open on October 16, with sales from October 23.

Tragedy struck as the M/V June Aster passenger ferry ignited flames near Coron, Palawan, claiming at least five lives, as confirmed by officials. The Philippine Coast Guard swiftly initiated rescue missions, successfully saving 42 individuals from the inferno. The ill-fated ferry had embarked on its journey from Manila, carrying numerous passengers and crew members.

Apple has just revealed its exciting new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max smartphones, equipped with the state-of-the-art A20 Pro chip and powered by iOS 27. These models come packed with impressive camera enhancements and advanced AI functionalities via Apple Intelligence. Pre-orders kick off on September 12, with global availability beginning on September 18. In India, the Pro model will start at Rs 1,64,900.

The full version of Vande Mataram sits uneasily with the syncretic and pluralist ethos that our freedom fighters envisioned, the Congress general secretary said

CIA Director John Ratcliffe is poised to take a more active role in US peace talks as the White House contemplates changes to the negotiation team. Stalled progress primarily stems from major territorial and security disputes. Ratcliffe's expertise in intelligence may unlock fresh pathways for dialogue, aiming to breathe new life into the diplomatic discussions between Moscow and Kyiv.