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Karnataka: Allocation of portfolios turning out to be herculean task for Bommai

Karnataka's new cabinet is yet to take shape as the process of allocation of portfolios is turning out to be a herculean task for Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai as newly sworn in ministers are eying plum postings.

Aug 6, 2021

Hyderabad, a smart city that still uses manual scavengers to clean manholes

Hyderabad, one of the smart cities of Telangana state that uses drones to clean up its lakes and boasts of sewer jetting machines recently reported the death of two Dalit men who were forced to enter choked manholes for cleaning, way past the usual work timing for a mere Rs. 700.

Aug 6, 2021

Kerala counsellor denied maternity leave, fired; Such attitude not apt in 21st Century, says HC

Kerala High Court, moved by a 28-year-old woman counsellor employed with District Child Protection Office, Kollam, passes judgement in favour of her; observes challenges faced by working mothers should be considered seriously

Aug 6, 2021

Corruption Case Hearing: Karnataka High Court summons Yediyurappa, his son to appear on Aug 17

The Karnataka High Court has issued summons to former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, his son BJP Vice President Vijayendra and others to appear for inquiry before the court on August 17, in connection with a corruption case.

Aug 6, 2021

Blood thinners reduce ventilator dependency in moderately ill Covid patients [Study]

Treating moderately ill hospitalised Covid-19 patients with a full-dose blood thinner can reduce their need for organ support, such as mechanical ventilation, and improve their chances of leaving the hospital, showed a large clinical trial conducted worldwide.

Aug 6, 2021

British High Commissioner switches to Kannada on Twitter, wins many hearts

British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis in his two-day visit to Karnataka won the hearts of Kannadigas by not only tweeting in Kannada, but also initiating poll on Twitter in relation to his experience with popular South Indian delicacy - dosa, on Thursday.

Aug 6, 2021

Why indigenously built INS Vikarant is important for India's strategic interests

Only five or six countries have the potential to build an aircraft carrier; India has now joined this exclusive club

Aug 6, 2021

Beginning of third wave? India's Covid cases rising, Kerala continues to be epicenter

The daily test positivity rate in Kerala has alarmingly reached 13.49 percent on Thursday

Aug 6, 2021

Terror activities declined in J&K after abrogation of Article 370: Security forces [details]

The forces stated that in 2018 a total of 254 terrorists were killed in action, in 2019 it came down to 158 and again in 2020 it went up to 221 terrorists.

Aug 5, 2021

J&K Film Policy: LG Manoj Sinha bringing back Kashmir's lost glory on big screens [here's how]

J&K LG Manoj Sinha launched Film Policy 2021, which aims to bring jobs and exposure to local talent while incentivizing films that are shot in the beautiful valleys of Kashmir.

Aug 5, 2021

Covid shock: This image shows how coronavirus ravages lungs of unvaccinated people

The Covid pandemic has already claimed the lives of more than 4.4 million people worldwide

Aug 5, 2021

We will go ahead with Mekedatu project, TN politicising project: Karnataka CM Bommai

Karnataka will go ahead with Mekedatu project irrespective of who were protesting in Tamil Nadu. They are doing it for political reasons, said Karnataka CM

Aug 5, 2021

More than 51.01 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs: Centre

The Centre on Thursday said that over 51 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses have been supplied to states and union territories since the beginning of the inoculation drive in January this year.

Aug 5, 2021

IMA scandal: ED raids the homes of ex-Karnataka ministers Zameer Ahmed Khan and Roshan Baig

In Bengaluru, the Enforcement Directorate raided the homes and offices of Congress MLA B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan and former minister R. Roshan Baig in connection with a Ponzi scheme. This is the first time the ED has raided the home of Zameer Ahmed Khan, a four-time legislator from Champarajepet.

Aug 5, 2021

Australia's mathematician has discovered the world's oldest example of applied geometry

A clay tablet known as Si.427 has been discovered by a UNSW mathematician, and it is thought to be the oldest known example of applied geometry.

Aug 5, 2021