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Two days after a 19-year-old college student was found murdered beside the NH-48 in Karnataka’s Chitradurga region, the police said on Thursday that the victim was eight months pregnant and her estranged boyfriend, who has been arrested for the murder, is a cancer patient. The body of Varshita K T, the daughter of a Dalit couple from the Hiriyur region of Chitradurga district, was found in a semi-burnt condition on Tuesday by two travellers who had stopped for a break on the NH-48. Varshita was a second-year BA student at the Government Women’s College in Chitradurga. A day later, the…

The Karnataka government has admitted to spending over ₹56 crore on advertising campaigns for Mysore Sandal Soap over the past two years, with major payments made to film stars.Also read: Mysore Sandal Soap records highest-ever monthly turnover amid ambassador controversyIn a written reply during the Assembly session, the government disclosed that Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL) spent ₹48.88 crore on advertising activities and an additional ₹6.35 crore on brand ambassadors. Multilingual actress Tamannaah Bhatia was paid ₹6.27 crore for endorsing the iconic soap brand, while Kannada actress Aishani Shetty received ₹15 lakh. The government also stated that ₹62.87 lakh…

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The world’s leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strip’s largest city is gripped by famine, and that it is likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC, said famine is occurring in Gaza City, home to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, and that it could spread south to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis by the end of next month.The IPC determination comes after months of warnings by aid groups that Israel’s restrictions of food and…

Summary The Chicago Bulls will retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey on January 24, 2026 The honor is a tribute to his legacy as the youngest MVP in NBA history Rose is the fifth player in franchise history to receive the honor The Chicago Bulls have officially announced that they will retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey, a historic moment for the franchise and a triumphant return for the hometown hero. The jersey will be raised to the rafters of the United Center on January 24, 2026, in a postgame ceremony following a matchup against the Boston Celtics. The event…

Indian Railways will operate a record 380 Ganpati Special trains during Ganesh Chaturthi 2025. This marks the highest number of special services ever deployed for the festival, reflecting a steady rise in passenger demand across Maharashtra and the Konkan region. The Central Railway zone will run the lion’s share with 296 trips, followed by Western Railway (56), South Western Railway (22), and Konkan Railway (6). These trains will serve key halts across the Konkan belt, including Ratnagiri, Chiplun, Kankavali, Sawantwadi Road, and Madgaon Junction, ensuring devotees can travel smoothly to their hometowns and pilgrimage sites. Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations will span…

The Bengali migrant issue is set to be a hot-button political issue in West Bengal Assembly elections. Accusing states ruled by the BJP of going after Bengali-speaking people on the suspicion of being illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, the West Bengal government led by Mamata Banerjee earlier this week announced a new financial scheme to grant returning migrant families Rs 5,000 per month for a year.“In the double-engine government states, Bengali migrant workers are being attacked in a planned manner. They are being detained, jailed, and even deported to Bangladesh. Our 22 lakh migrant workers work in other states. We have decided…

In our fast-paced lives, many of us either skip post-meal activity altogether or immediately slump into a chair after eating. However, something as simple as a short walk after meals can do wonders for both body and mind. It doesn’t require fancy equipment or long hours at the gym—just a few minutes of gentle movement.  Here’s why walking after eating is so beneficial: 1. Aids Digestion Add Zee News as a Preferred Source After meals, your body works hard to break down food. Walking helps stimulate the stomach and intestines, improving digestion and preventing problems like bloating, acidity, or constipation.…

A young man breached security on 22nd August morning and climed the Parliament complex’s wall to enter the highly secured area of the national capital without permission. He made it close to the Garuda Dwar, one of the six gates to Parliament’s main building before being swiftly apprehended by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). He scaled the wall from the Rail Bhavan side. The accussed has been identified as 19-year-old Ram Kumar Bind from Bhadohi district in Uttar Pradesh. He works in a factory in Gujarat’s Surat and is reportedly “mentally incoherent.” Further probe is underway. “Today at about 5: 50 am, one unidentified person…

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government is set to host a one-day global summit of spiritual leaders and devotees of Ayyappa, revered as a god by Hindus, in Sabarimala next month to position itself as a centre of spiritual tourism as well as for the development of the temple dedicated to the deity. The summit, to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on 20 September, has, however, drawn questions from several quarters. At a press meet Thursday, V.N. Vasavan, minister for Devaswoms (referring to administration of temple properties), said the government would invite his counterparts from neighbouring states as well as Tamil…

The chilling murder of a Hindu student by a Muslim junior at the Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School on 19th August has caused massive outrage across the city. Police have arrested the accused Muslim student and started an investigation into the incident. As per reports, the Muslim student brutally stabbed the Hindu student in the school premises on the day of the incident. The victim succumbed to his injuries during medical treatment at night, the same day. This led to protests by the aggrieved family and members of the local Hindu community against the school administration. The victim’s family…