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Aland in Kalaburagi district was one of the two constituencies mentioned by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at his press conference on September 18, as part of allegations of electoral fraud. Karnataka Information Technology Minister Priyank Kharge has indicated that they may go to court, accusing the Election Commission of holding back crucial information regarding the deletion of names. Police sources didn’t rule out “obtaining search warrants” either to gain access to the data, with the Karnataka government planning a Special Investigation Team to expedite the probe. Sources say that the alleged culprits can be traced using the applications as these…

The Earth stands alone in the solar system as a habitable world, as far as we know. But that doesn’t mean we don’t get visitors, most often in the form of (usually harmless) asteroids. Some even choose to stick around for a while, gaining a moonlike status. The latest sojourning object is an asteroid that astronomers are calling 2025 PN7. Spotted this summer, it has an orbit that’s similar to Earth’s own trajectory around the sun, meaning it’s like a car traveling in the same highway lane as our planet. It’s what’s known as a quasi-moon. And of the handful…

A four-member gang, posing as government officials, allegedly stormed into a residence at Yelahanka in Bengaluru and made away with Rs 1.5 crore in cash and 50 grams of gold jewellery on Friday. According to the police, the gang arrived in an Innova car fitted with a fake number plate at the residence of one Giriraj at around 7.45 am. Claiming to be from a government department, the men forced their way into his residence. At the time, Giriraj was away, but his family members were present, according to the First Information Report (FIR) registered in connection with the case…

A poster of ‘I Love Muhammed’ was put up in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on 4th September, which was opposed by some Hindu organizations. After which, the UP Police registered a case against 25 youths in this case. Since then, there have been protests against the action of the UP Police, which has now reached Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Uttarakhand.  Now, the tension reached the Kashipur of Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttarakhand, where violence broke out during a protest procession. According to the media reports, “I Love Muhammad” procession was taken out in Kashipur in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar. It is…

A poster of ‘I Love Muhammad’ was put up in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on 4th September, which was opposed by some Hindu organizations. After which, the UP Police registered a case against 25 youths in this case. Since then, there have been protests against the action of the UP Police, which has now reached Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Uttarakhand.  Now, the tension reached the Kashipur of Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttarakhand, where violence broke out during a protest procession. According to the media reports, “I Love Muhammad” procession was taken out in Kashipur in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar. It is…

The Karnataka Government Monday launched the Local Economy Accelerator Program (LEAP), a ₹1,000 crore initiative aimed at transforming the state’s innovation landscape beyond Bengaluru. Aimed at generating five lakh jobs and building startup ecosystems in tier‑2 and tier‑3 cities of Karnataka, LEAP will be implemented over five years. Addressing a news conference, Karnataka Minister of Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology Priyank Kharge highlighted that Bengaluru remained a global technology hub. “LEAP is focused on extending this success to emerging clusters such as Mysuru-Chamarajanagar, Mangaluru-Udupi, Hubbali-Belagavi-Dharwad, Tumkur, Kalaburagi, and Shivamogga,” he said. Story continues below this ad According to Kharge, the…

CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities announced on Monday the presidential pardon of prominent activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who has been in prison for almost all of the past 12 years.A statement from the president’s office said that another five prisoners were also pardoned. It wasn’t immediately clear when they will walk free.The activist’s lawyer, Khaled Ali, told The Associated Press on Monday that Abd el-Fattah is expected to be released from Wadi Natron Prison, just north of Cairo, immediately after the state’s decision is published in the country’s official gazette, which he said was likely within the next two days.Laila…

The world-famous Mysuru Dasara festivities began today with grandeur, blending tradition and cultural vibrancy. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Banu Mushtaq inaugurated the celebrations at Chamundi Hill, marking the formal start of the ten-day festival.The opening day saw a flurry of events across the city. At the historic Mysore Palace, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar held the traditional private durbar, with the golden throne brought from the palace strongroom under tight security. This rare ritual, observed only once a year, drew considerable attention.Also read: Mysuru basks in the rich glory and heritage of world-famous Dasara with royal private darbar traditionsSimultaneously, multiple events…

The agitation that transpired in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, regarding an “I Love Muhammad” banner has begun to extend to other regions of the nation. The Islamists claimed that a First Information Report (FIR) was submitted due to the poster, and have been engaging in violent demonstrations throughout the country. On 21st September, a mob caused significant unrest in Unnao as well. According to reports, more than 100 individuals from the Muslim community organized a protest march without the required permissions. This gathering included both men and a large number of women. During the procession, slogans such as “Sar tan se…

Airborne Pathogens – The Hidden Health Hazard: A recent Bose Institute study highlights that microscopic PM2.5 particles act as carriers, allowing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens to travel deep into the lungs and spread diseases. This increases the risk of respiratory infections, pneumonia, gut infections, skin issues, and more. We consulted experts to understand the gravity of this situation, identify key risk factors, and explore effective measures for protection and relief. Dr Vikas Maurya, Senior Director & HOD, Respiratory Medicine & Respiratory Critical Care, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, explains: “The study shows that airborne pathogens are twice as abundant in…