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A Government Order, following Cabinet approval for the fare hike, cites rising fuel cost, expenses pertaining to employee salaries, maintenance and expansion of the fleet, as reasons for the hike  

India's health ministry is closely monitoring a new variant of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) amid a rise in respiratory illnesses in China. The surge aligns with seasonal flu patterns and involves common pathogens like HMPV, Influenza, and RSV. India is prepared, and the public is advised to follow standard health precautions.

South African pacer Marco Jansen faced scrutiny due to a controversial no-ball incident in the second Test against Pakistan, reminiscent of Mohammad Amir's 2010 spot-fixing scandal. Jansen’s impressive 62-run innings was overshadowed as South Africa posted a commanding 615 with notable contributions from Ryan Rickelton and Kyle Verreynne.

The Agriculture Minister said that the Centre had decided to assess crop losses through satellites, as opposed to manual assessments, to ensure “correct and accurate” data 

Critical minerals are the building blocks of green energy and sustainable development and play a key role in achieving the goals of renewable energy, Deputy CM said on the first day of the event

After Mangaluru, Bengaluru and a few other places are expected to get radars later this year

NOTA percentage in Karnataka is 0.56% (2,18,343 electors used this option), the seventh lowest in the country, according to data shared by the Election Commission

Jagadish Shettar holds meeting, calls for better coordination among departments

The accused, who retired from the police forces last year, worked with the department involved in issuing police clearance certificates to passport applicants

Mangalamkali, celebrating tribal culture and protest, captures public attention. It is an evocative and emotional art form of the Mavilar and Malavettuvar tribes of Kasaragod. Traditionally performed during marriage ceremonies, it goes beyond mere celebration; it is a profound expression of the anguish and struggles faced by the marginalised tribes

Keeping the panchayat elections in mind, he asks leaders and workers to strengthen the party at the grass roots

The money is part of a special grant of a total of ₹8 crore to seven universities in Karnataka

Rajan J. Pallan raises a motion in the council demanding that Minister for Culture apologise to the people of Kerala for his remark that “smoking should not be viewed seriously”; LDF councillors boycott first Council Meeting in 2025

Nabbed from Puducherry, the accused are remanded till January 18