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Differing views part of deliberation: ECI amid row

New Delhi The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday refuted a news report that decisions taken on the contentious Special Intensive Regulation (SIR) process were objected to by two of the three poll commissioners, saying “internal checks-and-balances are standard” pr

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Patil resigns again over drought after earlier Cabinet snub

Bengaluru Karnataka Congress MLA representing Indi constituency, Yashavanta Rayagoud V Patil, resigned from the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, in protest over denying his constituency a drought-hit status. Out of the 13 taluks in Vijayapura district, Indi and Chadchan t

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Low-pressure system intensifies rain in Uttara Kannada

Uttara Kannada Heavy monsoon rain is continuing across several parts of Uttara Kannada district following the influence of a low-pressure area, disrupting normal life in coastal and Malnad regions. Kumta, Honnavar and Ankola taluks have recorded significant rainfall, with seve

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Russia signals no shift on Ukraine talks before Rubio-Lavrov meet

MOSCOW The Kremlin said on Wednesday ahead of a planned meeting in New York between ​US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister ‌Sergey Lavrov that there were still no grounds for Ukraine peace talks to take place even though it remained open to such talks.

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Manba Finance approves ₹99.99 crore preferential fundraise

MUMBAI Manba Finance Limited has approved a ₹99.99 crore fundraise through a preferential issue of securities, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The issue comprises equity shares worth ₹67.50 crore to non-promoter investors and convertible warrants worth ₹32.49

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Indian men’s badminton team wins Asian Games bronze

AICHI-NAGOYA India secured the bronze medal in the men’s badminton team event at the 2026 Asian Games after losing 3-1 to China in the semi-final in Aichi, Japan, on Wednesday. The result ensured India remained on the podium for a second successive edition of the Games. Lak

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Nani faces backlash over remarks on women and braids

Telugu actor Nani sparked widespread debate and social media backlash following his remarks urging women to return to traditional braids instead of getting “influenced by Western culture.” The actor made these comments during promotional events in Karnataka for his upcoming actio

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Swachhata Hi Seva campaign underway in Kalaburagi

Kalaburagi The Swachhata Hi Seva-2026 campaign, aimed at promoting cleanliness and improved sanitation practices in rural areas, is being conducted across Kalaburagi district from September 17 to October 2 under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural). Zilla Panchayat Chief Execu

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