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Karnataka CM names Shivamogga airport after his former boss Yediyurappa

Shivamogga: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said the Shivamogga airport under construction would be named after former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. State cabinet has taken a decision in this regard, he told reporters here.The airport would...

President gives assent to merger of Delhi’s MCD, notification issued

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to the merger of three Municipal Corporations in Delhi, and a gazette notification was issued on Tuesday announcing the new Act.Under the Act, the three MCDs—East Delhi...

Politics of freebies is a race to the bottom: NK Singh

New Delhi: Disapproving the politics of freebies to woo voters, economist and Chairman of 15th Finance Commission NK Singh on Tuesday said that apart from fiscal consequences it distorts expenditure priorities of the governments."The economics of freebies is...

Bhagavad Gita to be taught in K’taka schools from next academic year

Bengaluru: "From next academic year, moral education will be added to the school syllabus. 'Bhagavad Gita,' 'Mahabharat' and 'Panchatantra Stories' will also be part of moral education," Karnataka Education Minister BC Nagesh said.Though the aspects from various religious...

Punjab: 2 women among 5 die as car falls into Bhakra canal near Ropar

Ropar: Five people, including two women, were killed and two children feared washed away after a car fell into the Bhakra canal, near Ahmedpur village, in this district on Monday.Police sources said the accident occurred around 1030 hours...

Lt Gen Manoj Pande appointed as Indian Army Chief

New Delhi: Lt Gen Manoj Pande on Monday was appointed as the new Army Chief. Pande, who was holding the position of Vice Chief of the Army so far, will take over from Gen MM Naravane who is set...

At 2,183, India sees slight rise in Covid cases

New Delhi: India saw a slight rise in Covid-19 cases as the Union Health Ministry data on Monday showed 2,183 new cases.With this, the tally touched 4,30,44, 280, while the toll stood at 5,21,965 with 214 more deaths...

Surrender within week: SC cancels Ashish Mishra’s bail

New Delhi: In a major rap to the Allahabad High Court, the Supreme Court on Monday cancelled bail granted to Lakhimpur Kheri violence accused and Union Minister's son Ashish Mishra following a plea by families of victims, who were...

China has installed three mobile towers near border, says councillor from Ladakh

New Delhi: A councillor from Ladakh region has raised alarm over China installing three mobile towers very close to the Indian border, days after the US voiced concern over Beijing's construction of “dual-use infrastructure along India's border”.Ladakh's Chushul...

Indian Army top brass to discuss impact of Russia-Ukraine war

New Delhi: Top Indian Army commanders will review operational situation along India's active borders, assess threats in the entire spectrum of conflict and discuss impact of the Russia- Ukraine war on induction of niche technology for five straight days...

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Yumnam Khemchand Singh attends BJP 47th foundation day celebration in Noney

Silchar: Manipur Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh today attended the 47th Foundation Day of the BJP at Rongmei Naga...