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The Karnataka Lokayukta SIT has submitted a fresh request to governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot for permission to prosecute Union minister HD Kumaraswamy in the 2007 Sandur illegal mining case. The case involves allegations that Kumaraswamy, as Karnataka CM, approved an illegal mining lease. Despite Kumaraswamy's claims of innocence, the SIT now awaits the governor's decision while facing pressure from CM Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar.

The J&K and Ladakh high court has ruled that NHAI or its concessionaire cannot collect toll tax from commuters if a highway is in bad shape due to construction activities. The court ordered NHAI to collect only 20% toll at Lakhanpur and Bann toll plazas and directed the removal of any toll plazas within 60 km of NH-44 within two months.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana in an editorial alleged that during Eknath Shinde’s government, ‘fixers’ and ‘brokers’ had a free run, but CM Devendra Fadnavis had shown them their place

Scientists should not be dismissed for raising concerns about ethanol factories

Nike and Vanessa Bryant have announced a new line of baseball gear featuring Kobe Bryant's signature for the Los Angeles Dodgers, set for release in 2025. While some fans are excited, others criticize Vanessa Bryant for allegedly monetizing Kobe's legacy excessively.

The accused were involved in arranging forged documents to facilitate U.S. visas for the aspirants.

The deceased were identified as Syed Ismail, 48 and Md Ghouse, 40

A 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside a parked bus at Pune's Swargate terminus early Tuesday morning. The suspect is a criminal with a history of theft and robbery. The incident has raised serious concerns about security, prompting an inquiry and removal of 23 security personnel. The crime has sparked outrage, with demands for swift justice and support for the survivor.

A 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a criminal in a parked bus at Pune's Swargate bus terminus. The incident, which took place early Tuesday, has resulted in public outrage and demands for swift action. Authorities have identified the suspect and are conducting inquiries. Security personnel have been dismissed, and an intensive investigation is underway.

On Tuesday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured that the State government will not disrupt tea cultivation while granting approvals for tourism-related activities

Municipality steps up control measures following outbreak at private engineering college; health wing visits campus to trace source of disease

The police allegedly seized 24.40 grams of suspected MDMA, 37.10 grams of suspected ganja, eight mobile phones, and ₹9,000 during a search of their room

Fund use put at 43.80% with only a month left in the financial year

Prashant Kishor expressed his support for TVK president Vijay, vowing to assist in securing a victory in the 2026 assembly election. Kishor highlighted TVK as a movement for change, emphasizing shared values of dignity, equality, and opportunity, and urged party members to strengthen their efforts in the coming months.

A recent instruction issued by the MVD requiring drivers without fare meters to affix “free service” stickers on their vehicles has sparked strong protests from drivers’ unions