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Karnataka Gram Panchayat election: Results of 36,781 seats awaited

Karnataka state election commission on Wednesday said it has announced results for 54,041 seats of 5,728 Gram Panchayats, while that of the remaining 36,781 seats will be announced on Thursday.

Dec 31, 2020

Barn owl trapped in sewage rescued, freed; Maha forest officials, Wildlife SOS turn saviors

Pune's forest officials and Wildlife SOS, a non-profit charity, turned saviours when they rescued and freed barn owl trapped in a sewage drain.

Dec 31, 2020

Argentina legalises abortion in Catholic-majority country; landmark victory for women's rights

Women win the right to legally terminate pregnancies as the Senate votes in favour of abortion rights. Argentina defies the dominant Catholic church and Pope Francis to reach the decision.

Dec 30, 2020

Hindu temple in Pakistan destroyed after cleric's provocation; Imran Khan is silent [Watch]

A Hindu temple in Pakistan was razed down by angry mob in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday after provocation by a Muslim cleric.

Dec 30, 2020

'It was a mistake'; BJP expels Shaheen Bagh gunman Kapil Gurjar hours after induction

Days before the Delhi Assembly elections in February, the police had said evidence from Gurjar's phone established that the shooter had joined the Aam Aadmi Party only a year ago along with his father.

Dec 30, 2020

Burglars break into Pune's housing society; cops witness robbery, flee scene [Details]

The duo had reached the crime scene on their respective motorbikes. After seeing the robbers, the constable riding pillion alighted from the bike and ran towards the right side of the building, while the other sped away from the spot.

Dec 30, 2020

PAK Army colonel accused of converting UN mission employees to Islam in Congo [details]

A senior Pakistan Army official is accused of proselytizing UN mission employees in his official capacity in Congo, where Islam is a minority religion.

Dec 30, 2020

Karnataka gets new Chief Secretary; P Ravi Kumar, IAS 1984 bags top post

Senior IAS officer P Ravi Kumar is a 1984-batch of Karnataka cadre officer who will be replacing TM Vijay Kumar – the current Chief Secretary of Karnataka.

Dec 30, 2020

New Year celebrations in Bengaluru; cops impose Section 144, No-Man Zones [Details]

Have any big plans for new year's in Bengaluru. Advance planning might help as Bengaluru Police has tightened the noose on celebrations.

Dec 30, 2020

Bharat Biotech to make presentation before expert panel for vaccine approval | Details inside

Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech will make a presentation before the Subject Expert Committee of the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Wednesday evening for approval of its vaccine - Covaxin, government sources told.

Dec 30, 2020

LED streetlights to save Rs.25 crore for Hyderabad, imagine how much the country can save [Details]

These LED streetlights are equipped by GHMC with auto timers, which enable them to turn on and turn off automatically after sunrise through photo sensors

Dec 30, 2020

California nurse tests Covid positive week after receiving Pfizer vaccine

A 45-year-old nurse in California tested positive for COVID-19 more than a week after receiving Pfizer Inc's coronavirus vaccine, an ABC News affiliate reported on Tuesday.

Dec 30, 2020

US court permanently shuts down India-based computer scam targeting elders

A joint operation by US and India's Central Bureau of Investigation busted the alleged fraudsters, who in some cases impersonated Microsoft

Dec 30, 2020

Before Nashville Bombing: Red flags, tip from Warner's girlfriend on bomb-making and all ignored

When the police reached Warner's house, they saw the RV and several security cameras with wires attached to alarm sign on the front door

Dec 30, 2020

Karnataka Panchayat election results: BJP leads in 5,342 seats, Congress 3,155

Counting of votes polled in Karnataka Gram Panchayat elections is underway amid tight security at designated places across the state. As per the latest trends at 1 pm, the BJP appears to be in a strong position leading with over 5,342 seats.

Dec 30, 2020