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  Visakhapatnam, August 23 Delegates from BRICS countries participated in a friendship cycling rally in Visakhapatnam on Sunday as part of the BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers’ Meeting 2026. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, who joined the event, said the delegates enjoyed the ride and appreciated the initiative aimed at promoting […]

Kalaburagi, August 22 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday questioned the BJP’s renewed demand for singing the full version of “Vande Mataram”, asking why Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP Chief Ministers had not done so during their years in office. Kharge was responding to a BJP resolution condemning the Congress Working Committee’s decision to […]

  Chennai, August 20 Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Thursday renewed the State’s demand for a new Mullaperiyar dam, offering to bear the construction cost while assuring Tamil Nadu that its existing water entitlement would remain protected. Addressing the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting at Mahabalipuram, Mr. Satheesan said Tamil Nadu could determine the […]

  Bengaluru, 18 August Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday promised to adopt an inclusive approach towards governance and work with elected representatives across party lines, saying political differences would not be allowed to hinder the State’s development. Addressing the Legislative Assembly while congratulating newly elected Deputy Speaker Mankal Vaidya, Shivakumar said those holding […]

  Bengaluru, August 17 The opposition BJP and JD(S) on Monday demanded a judicial investigation into the killing of three suspected poachers in an alleged exchange of fire with Forest Department personnel in Hanur taluk of Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district. The parties also sought the resignation of Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy, holding him morally responsible for […]

  Chennai, August 15 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Saturday vowed to safeguard the State’s constitutional rights and interests while delivering a transparent, people-friendly and corruption-free administration. In his maiden Independence Day address after hoisting the national flag at Fort St George, Vijay said Tamil Nadu would cooperate with the Union government […]

  Bengaluru, August 15 Karnataka will target one lakh new jobs, introduce artificial intelligence education in government schools and establish technology hubs across the State under its ‘Young Karnataka–New India’ vision, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Saturday. Addressing the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru, Shivakumar announced the Chief Minister […]

  Bengaluru , August 13 A Karnataka bandh called for Thursday over the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu and the demand for a reservoir at Mekedatu is likely to have a limited impact, with several prominent organisations withdrawing their support. Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj announced the shutdown amid renewed tensions over the sharing […]

  Bengaluru, August 12 The Karnataka government has imposed a statewide ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation and sale of gutkha, pan masala and other food products containing tobacco or nicotine for one year. The prohibition applies to all districts and covers products sold in both packaged and unpackaged forms. It also includes tobacco […]