Forest dept bullet meant to scare elephant hits biker
A scooter rider was injured after a bullet fired in the air by forest department personnel to drive away an elephant hit his leg at Aivarnadu near Sullia on Sunday. The injured…
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BJP files police complaints against Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row
The BJP Yuva Morcha has filed a police complaint in Bengaluru against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, alleging she disrespected the national song Vande Mataram during the Independence Day flag-hoisting ceremony at the…
Karnataka raises PUC test fees for all vehicle types
The Karnataka Transport Department has increased fees for vehicle emission testing and Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates, effective from an order dated August 13. Two-wheelers will now pay Rs 80, up from…
UP police woman SI suspended for sharing objectionable video
A woman sub-inspector of Uttar Pradesh Police was suspended on Sunday for allegedly sharing an objectionable video on social media and violating the department's social media policy, police said. Sub-Inspector Anu, posted…
UGC warns Yuvaraja’s College in Mysuru over Rs 1.5 crore fund misuse
The University Grants Commission has issued a final warning to Yuvaraja’s College in Mysuru for failing to submit the utilisation certificate of Rs 1.5 crore released under the 'College with Potential for…
Texas governor stalls Dallas airport Muslim foot-washing stations
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has scrapped plans to install additional foot-washing stations for Muslim travellers after Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered a state review of airport funding and questioned whether such facilities…
India GDP likely grew 7% in Q1 FY27 amid Iran war impact
India's economic growth likely held above 7% in the first quarter of FY27, with an ET poll of 10 economists putting the median at 7.3%. The RBI has projected Q1 growth at…
Mukesh Khanna wants Vande Mataram as national anthem, calls Jana Gana Mana tribute to Queen
Actor Mukesh Khanna has renewed his demand to replace 'Jana Gana Mana' with 'Vande Mataram' as India's national anthem, news.abplive.com reports. Speaking to IANS, Khanna claimed that Rabindranath Tagore wrote 'Jana Gana…
India plans ₹10,000-crore waterway network to boost cargo
The government has drawn up a ₹10,000-crore plan to expand India's operational waterways, aiming to bring more than 50 national waterways into service well before the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 target.…
Govt halts MTNL’s Mauritius exit on strategic grounds
The government has paused Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd's (MTNL) plan to sell its Mauritius telecom unit, prioritising India's strategic presence on the island over debt-driven asset sales, livemint.com reports. The external affairs…
