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Pele grateful for 'every small victory' as he fights against cancer

Brazilian football legend Pele took to social media to hail the support of his family as he continues his fight against cancer.

Jun 2, 2022

This medal from Black Cats to me is bigger than Oscars: 'Major' Adivi Sesh

Adivi Sesh has been winning hearts across the nation with his performance in the highly-anticipated film 'Major' that traces the inspirational journey of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and his bravery and sacrifice in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

Jun 2, 2022

'Attack on Rakesh Tikait for not speaking in Kannada', accused tell K'taka Police

The three accused persons, who attacked Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Singh Tikait, have taken a u-turn and claimed that they attacked him for not speaking in Kannada, police sources said on Thursday.

Jun 2, 2022

Not bound to disclose why security clearance refused to Malayalam channel Media One TV: Centre tells SC

The Central government has told the Supreme Court that refusal of security clearance to Malayalam news channel Media One was based on intelligence inputs and in view of matters concerning national security, it is not bound to disclose the reasons.

Jun 2, 2022

Rising Covid cases in Kerala, Maharashtra cause concern in K'taka, officials on alert

The rising Covid cases in neighbouring states of Kerala and Maharashtra have raised concerns in the Karnataka health department.

Jun 2, 2022

India reports slight rise in Covid-19 cases, logs in 3,712 infections in 24 hours

India on Thursday reported an increase of 3,712 fresh Covid cases from 2,745 registered the previous day

Jun 2, 2022

BJP MLA, 4 others injured in road mishap in Bihar's Sitamarhi [details]

A BJP MLA sustained critical injuries after his Innova car rammed into a bus in Bihar's Sitamarhi district on Wednesday, police said.

Jun 2, 2022

Thailand's new data law is in effect; 5 million baht & imprisonment to those who defy [details]

Like many countries, Thailand now has its own set of data laws, which include hefty penalties to curb the misuse of personal data.

Jun 2, 2022

K'taka: Protests on textbook row turn violent; 15 arrested [details]

At least 15 people were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly indulging in vandalism while staging a protest near the residence of Karnataka Education Minister B.C. Nagesh at Tiptur town in the state's Tumakuru district, the police said.

Jun 1, 2022

Being married may actually help you live longer [Study]

Have you ever thought if your marital status may affect your overall health? A study backs this, as it has found that people who are married are less likely to die young than those who are not.

Jun 1, 2022

Development necessary but safeguarding environment important too: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the proceedings before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which stopped construction at Rushikonda Hills abutting the beach in Visakhapatnam, holding that though development is necessary, it is equally important to protect the environment.

Jun 1, 2022

PUC-II history lesson revised in K'taka amid furore

Amid the huge controversy on revision of class 1 to 10 text books, the Textbook Revision Committee headed by Rohith Chakrathirtha has completed the revision of history textbook of PUC-II in Karnataka, according to reliable sources.

Jun 1, 2022

Over 64% tourists' increase in Assam's Kaziranga national park, India's seventh UNESCO world heritage site

Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), India's seventh Unesco world heritage site, received a tourist footfall of a little over 2.75 lakh -- over 64 per cent more than previous year -- generating a revenue of Rs 6 crore during 2021-2022, an all-time record collection.

Jun 1, 2022

J&K Govt to post all "vulnerable" employees in "safer zones"; process to complete by June 6 [details]

After those recruited under Prime Minister's special employment package, Jammu-based Scheduled Caste employees have also demanded relocation to safer places.

Jun 1, 2022

Indices decline marginally in early trade; Sensex down 148 points [details]

Domestic equity benchmark indices traded marginally lower in opening deals on Wednesday.

Jun 1, 2022