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K'taka govt to give more recognition to former PM Manmohan Singh

Taking objection to the criticism by the opposition for naming the Bengaluru University after former Prime Minister Late Manmohan Singh, the Karnataka government has stated that it will give more recognition to late PM Singh, considering his contributions to the country.

Mar 8, 2025

Denied wheelchair, 82-year-old woman lands in ICU; Air India reacts

Even as the world celebrates International Women's Day, an 82-year-old woman who was allegedly denied a wheelchair by Air India officials at the Delhi airport suffered a fall and is currently under observation in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Bengaluru hospital.

Mar 8, 2025

We celebrate achievements, contributions of women: Prez Murmu on International Women's Day

President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday extended their best wishes on the occasion of International Women's Day, praising the achievements and contributions of women across various sectors.

Mar 8, 2025

Tourist from Israel, homestay owner gang raped in K'taka; man from Odisha killed after being pushed into canal by rapists

A horrific incident of three persons committing gang rape on two women, a tourist from Israel, and a female local homestay owner and killing a male Indian tourist who was with them, came to light on Saturday in Karnataka.

Mar 8, 2025

Women are backbone of our society: LoP Rahul Gandhi on International Women's Day

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, extended his wishes to women on the occasion of International Women's Day, acknowledging their vital role in shaping society.

Mar 8, 2025

Indian Navy hails women officers for historic voyage on International Women's Day

The Indian Navy on Saturday lauded two women officers from the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition for their remarkable courage in sailing through the challenging waters of the South Atlantic Ocean, marking a significant milestone in women's empowerment within the armed forces.

Mar 8, 2025

Meet Satyabati Devi: The woman author advocating peace in Manipur & promoting state's traditions

Haobam Satyabati Devi, the prolific author with many prestigious awards in her kitty, including the Sahitya Kala Akademi Award 2024, for her stupendous contribution to literature, has been advocating peace in Manipur and promoting the state's culture and traditions through her work.

Mar 8, 2025

From Vision to Reality, Women Paving the Way for Tomorrow

International Women's Day (IWD) 2025, themed 'Accelerate Action,' emphasizes swift action for gender equality. Despite progress, challenges like domestic violence and pay gap persist, underscoring IWD's importance.

Mar 8, 2025

J&K buys power at Rs 7 per unit, collects just Rs 2.5: Urgent reforms on cards

CM Omar Abdullah highlights hydropower potential, announces new projects, and seeks cross-party support for transformative energy reforms.

Mar 7, 2025

Siddaramaiah govt renames Bangalore University after former PM Manmohan Singh

The Karnataka government on Friday announced that Bangalore City University will be named after former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Mar 7, 2025

Omar Abdullah presents Rs 1.12 lakh crore budget for J&K; announces freebies, fiscal reforms

The J&K Budget 2025-26 focuses on social welfare, fiscal transparency, and economic reforms, with free rations, pension hikes, free bus rides for women, and measures to boost revenue and reduce debt.

Mar 7, 2025

India conveys deep concern to UK on security breach during EAM Jaishankar's London visit

India on Friday said that it has conveyed its deep concern to the authorities in the United Kingdom about the breach of security arrangements by UK-based separatist and extremist elements during the ongoing visit of External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar.

Mar 7, 2025

Amid row over duplicate voter IDs, ECI to resolve issue in next 3 months

Amid a row over the duplicate Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers to voters across different states, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday said it has taken cognisance of the matter and will resolve the issue in the next three months.

Mar 7, 2025

Jaguar fighter aircraft crashes in Haryana, pilot ejects safely

A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Haryana on Friday but the pilot managed to eject safely, officials said.

Mar 7, 2025

Karnataka's GSDP to grow at 7.4 pc, to outpace national rate: CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that the Karnataka was poised to achieve a GSDP growth rate of 7.4 per cent, outpacing the national growth rate of 6.4 per cent.

Mar 7, 2025