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Akhil Joyan’s mortal remains to reach Kasaragod on August 24

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 15:38
The body will be transported by road from Ukraine to Chisinau, the capital of the Republic of Moldova, and from there flown to Mangaluru via Istanbul by Turkish Airlines. The remains are scheduled to reach Bengaluru on August 23. They will then be transported by ambulance to Akhil’s home at Vellarikundu in Kasaragod on August 24.
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Tarun Tejpal appeals in Supreme Court against 10-year term in 2013 rape case

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 15:36
Tarun Tejpal’s appeal comes as the State of Goa, on August 18, 2026, moved the Supreme Court for enhancing his quantum of punishment
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Food safety violations found at hotels and canteens in railway stations across Karnataka

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 15:33
The inspections were carried out with a focus on food quality, storage, labelling and hygiene practices
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Mayiladuthurai fisherman injured in alleged shooting dies in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 15:33
He is the second fisherman to have lost his life after a fisherman Maveeran was killed recently; the two were part of a group of four fishermen engaged in fishing in Saudia Arabia when they were allegedly shot
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Kolalu Dot Comedy to be staged in Hubballi tomorrow

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 15:29
Flautist Praveen Godkhindi’s musical play will be staged at the Sawai Gandharva Hall in Deshpande Nagar in memory of Sardeshpande
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Chilli powder with saw dust among adulterated and expired spices seized from two units in Hyderabad

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 15:28
Chilli powder containing powdered stems and sawdust, and coriander powder mixed with ground branches and stems, were among the products seized
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Supreme Court scraps worker-friendly 1978 ‘industry’ precedent for new labour code

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 15:28
‘Industry’ under Industrial Relation Code will be interpreted in its ‘own text and context’, says top court; the 1978 verdict had enabled workers employed in a wide range of jobs to have a legal recourse, including collective bargaining, against unfair labour practices by employers
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V.K. Sreeraman expresses regret over Pulikali remarks, says his words were immature

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 15:26
Actor acknowledges that his choice of words hurt Pulikali artistes, says a response to his post made him realise that Thrissur’s Pulikali does not require physical prowess and agility as opposed to the Kasaragod version, which is a martial art
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Why is the Supreme Court examining polygamy again? | Explained

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:06
What are the petitioners seeking? What has the court ruled on polygamy before?
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Two doctors of Mumbai's Parsi community to receive Nishan-e-Imtiaz for keeping secret Jinnah's illness

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:05
Elaborating on the importance of their act, Mr. Iqbal said that any revelation about Jinnah’s frail health could have impacted the creation of Pakistan in 1947.
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Kerala HC grants State govt 6 weeks to report on filling vacancies in Waqf Board

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:04
State informs HC that Chief Executive Officer of State Waqf Board has been directed to conduct a detailed determination of number of Shia, Sunni, Bohra, Aghakhani and other backward classes in Muslim communities to be represented for further action
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Will Abhimanyu get a royal farewell in Dasara procession?

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:01
Minister Eshwar B. Khandre urges Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy to allow the celebrated tusker to participate in this year’s Vijayadashami procession as the Nishane elephant and give the veteran jumbo a ceremonial send-off
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UNSC membership must not be used to 'legitimise' terrorists: India

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 05:00
India has in the past described such practices as a “disguised veto” and raised concerns over the functioning of the 1267 Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee in particular
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Lokayukta searches 11 premises in disproportionate assets case; assets worth ₹18.3 crore recovered from special land acquisition officer

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 04:57
The searches were carried out at the residences and office of Mallikarjuna B., Special Land Acquisition Officer, Subramanya Nagar, Guddadahalli, Hebbal, as well as the residences of his relatives.
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Dharwad bans PoP Ganesh idols, announces ₹1 lakh fine for excessive DJ sound

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 04:54
The district administration has curbed the manufacture, sale, storage and use of idols made of PoP and other chemically treated material
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