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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

Fearing rate hikes, consumers may front load purchases in niche areas: SBI Research

Customers, especially in retail verticals could be having a feel of future run expected in interest rates, and might be front loading their purchases in days to come giving a fillip to consumer demands in select niche areas, said SBI Research in a report.

Jun 1, 2022

HDFC raises lending rates; EMIs on home loans to go up [details]

Housing Finance Company HDFC has increased its Retail Prime Lending Rate (RPLR) on housing loans by 5 basis points.

Jun 1, 2022

Dalit employees serving in Kashmir demand adjustment in Jammu; raise voice for first time in 12 years [here's why]

Appointed under the inter-district recruitment policy, over 2500 Scheduled Caste employees are serving in far-flung interiors of Kashmir Valley. Unlike those appointed under the PM package, these employees are living in rented accommodations.

Jun 1, 2022

Viral video claims K'taka Jain mandir converted into Shiva temple; sparks uproar [watch]

A viral video claiming that a Jain mandir in a Karnataka village was allegedly converted into a Shiva temple.

Jun 1, 2022

AICC Spokesperson and senior Congress leader Brijesh Kalappa quits Congress in Karnataka

AICC Spokesperson and senior Congress leader from Karnataka Brijesh Kalappa on Wednesday resigned from the party membership.

Jun 1, 2022

Despite Covid-19 pandemic, Telangana IT exports grow by 26%, adds 1.50 lakh jobs

Despite Covid-19 pandemic and its adverse impact on the economy, Telangana registered 26.14 per cent growth in information technology exports and added nearly 1.50 lakh new jobs during 2021-22, surpassing the expectations.

Jun 1, 2022

Rajasthan: Cong, BJP MLAs taken to camps to avoid poaching for 4th RS seat

The fight became interesting after the entry of Subhash Chandra as independent pro-BJP candidate, who is pitted against Congress' Pramod Tiwari.

Jun 1, 2022