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Privatisation of Karnataka Power Distribution Faces Government Pushback as State Utilities Ordered to Object to KERC Application
The Karnataka government has directed its state‑run electricity distribution companies—BESCOM, MESCOM and CESCOM—to file formal objections with the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) against…
Karnataka Monsoon Session Shifted to August Amid Prolonged Rains
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has moved the start of its annual monsoon session from the customary mid‑June date to 1 August, extending the 60‑day sitting…
Rules Governing Crèches in India Explained
The Hindu has published an explainer titled “Rules governing crèches in India,” which appears in the Google News India feed as a concise overview…
Countdown Begins for Bharat Tex 2026, India’s Largest Global Textiles Expo
NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Textiles announced on Monday that Bharat Tex 2026, slated to open on March 15 2026 at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida,…
FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers: India Falls 65-56 to Qatar at Home
New Delhi — The Indian men’s basketball team was defeated by Qatar 65‑56 in a home game that was part of the FIBA World…
Zee Entertainment Secures Exclusive Five‑Year Bundesliga Broadcast Rights in India
New Delhi — Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. announced on Monday that it has acquired exclusive rights to broadcast Germany’s Bundesliga football league in India…
US Attorney Announces Indictment of Former Olympian Canoeist Over Reflecting‑Pool Incident
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia filed criminal charges on Monday against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, alleging he “forcefully and…
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India’s 2026 Tour of Sri Lanka Unveiled on Cricbuzz
India’s upcoming cricket tour of Sri Lanka in 2026 has been detailed on the Cricbuzz platform, which lists the full schedule, live‑score updates and match…
Nellore Poised as “Growth Engine” After BPCL’s ₹1 Lakh‑Crore Refinery Plan, Says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister
CHANDRABABU NAIDU, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, said on Tuesday that the coastal district of Nellore will become a “growth engine for wealth…
Elon Musk Calls SpaceX AI Phone Prototype Report “Utterly False
Elon Musk on Thursday flatly rejected a Wall Street Journal story that claimed SpaceX had demonstrated a handheld artificial‑intelligence device to investors before the…
The Hindu Group’s Chairman Calls Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to Congratulate TVK’s 2026 Election Sweep
Chennai — N. Murali, chairman of The Hindu Group, and the newspaper’s director placed a telephone call to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Vijay on Tuesday, extending…
India, Malaysia Review Entire Spectrum of Bilateral Military Cooperation
New Delhi and Kuala Lumpur said on Friday they will jointly reassess all aspects of their defence partnership, covering training, joint exercises, procurement and maritime…
Maruti Suzuki Announces ₹35,000 Crore Gujarat Plant at Modi‑Ishihara Summit, Marking Major Push into Indian EV Production
NEW DELHI — During the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Ishihara, Maruti Suzuki disclosed a plan to invest roughly ₹35,000 crore…
An Employer’s Guide to Wage, Payroll and HR Compliance in India Released for 2026
India Briefing has published a new employer‑focused guide titled “An Employer’s Guide to Wage, Payroll, and HR Compliance in India in 2026.” The guide,…
Maltese Heir Allegedly Paid €150,000 for Hitmen to Murder Daphne Caruana Galizia, Jury Told
A Maltese jury heard that Yorgen Fenech, the 44‑year‑old heir to a multimillion‑dollar property empire, arranged the 2017 killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia by paying…
India’s Dependency Ratio Set to Rise for the First Time in Seven Decades
New Delhi — A recent briefing from Data For India’s “Data Bytes” series warns that India’s dependency ratio, the measure of the non‑working population…
Two People Arrested After Climbing to Empire State Building’s Spire for Proposal and Banner
NEW YORK (Herald Express) — Police detained a man and a woman on Wednesday after they reached the pinnacle of the Empire State Building’s spire,…
India, Malaysia Review Full Scope of Defence Ties at 12th Sub‑Committee Meeting
NEW DELHI — Senior officials from India and Malaysia met on Thursday to examine the entire spectrum of bilateral military cooperation, the two sides said…
China’s New Ethnic Unity Law Sparks International Criticism Over Minority Rights
Beijing enacted the “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity” on July 1, 2026, despite warnings from Taiwan, the United Nations and several human‑rights organizations that the…
Skoda Kodiaq RS Launched in India at ₹66.99 Lakh, Marking the Brand’s First Performance‑Oriented SUV for the Market
New Delhi, July 2 2026 – Skoda Auto announced the Indian debut of the Kodiaq RS, a sport‑tuned version of its midsize SUV, with a manufacturer‑suggested…
Exploratory Orcas Spotted More Frequently Off Northumberland Coast
The number of orca (killer whale) sightings near the Farne Islands off Northumberland’s coast has increased sharply over the past few weeks, according to…
EU‑Approved Fungicide Fluazinam Linked to Potential Brain‑Development Effects, New Study Finds
A laboratory study published in 2026 that re‑examined the neurotoxicity of fluazinam – a fungicide approved for use across the European Union – reported…
Australia Politics Live: Albanese Slams Taylor’s Midwinter Ball Attack; Catholic Schools NSW Chief Steps Aside Amid ICAC Probe
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rebuked Opposition leader Angus Taylor on Thursday after Taylor’s speech at the National Press Club’s Midwinter Ball, calling the remarks “political…