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MLC polls: Counting begins in four states, BJP-led alliances face rebel challenges

Counting of votes began for 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The results will reveal the organisational strength of political parties and their alliances. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP and Samajwadi Party face off in 11 seats, while in Bihar, overlapping candidates create a competitive…

The Economic Times · 2h ago

EPS-95 pension row: Retirees challenge 2007 EPF amendment over lower pension; Karnataka HC rules against them

The Karnataka High Court ruled against retired employees challenging amendments to the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995. The court found the government's power to amend the scheme was legitimate and did not violate vested rights. Retired employees argued that their pension entitlements were reduced by the 2007 amendments. The EPFO clarified…

The Economic Times · 4h ago

Homebuyer stops paying EMIs on Rs 39.92 lakh home loan after builder sells his flat to another buyer; Karnataka HC quashes bank’s criminal case

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed the criminal charges against homebuyer Mr. Bari, who stopped repaying his loan EMIs after learning that the builder had sold his booked flat to another buyer. The State Bank of India accused Bari of misusing the loan funds, but the court determined that the…

The Economic Times · 5h ago

Weather Today, October 26: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Chhattisgarh; Check forecast for Delhi, Bihar, UP and other states

The India Meteorological Department forecasts turbulent weather across several Indian states starting October 26. A developing cyclonic storm will bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning, with Andhra Pradesh and Odisha likely facing the worst of it. Meanwhile, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh will see fluctuating weather patterns, and although Uttar Pradesh is…

The Economic Times · Oct 26

Karnataka DyCM Parameshwara urges Centre to release relief funds as crop losses reach 80 pc due to drought

Karnataka is facing a critical drought, leading to alarming crop losses approaching 80%. In response, the government has begun processing compensation to support the devastated farmers. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara urged for immediate action to tackle food grain production challenges and called for unity among political figures to request…

The Economic Times · Oct 25

Malgudi Was Never Real: The Karnataka Town That Stands In for It

R.K. Narayan never gave Malgudi a map reference, and that was the point. The town existed precisely because it could not be pinned down, a composite drawn from Mysore, from Bangalore's older quarters, from the kind of South Indian railway town that smells of filter coffee and diesel and has…

Times Life · Oct 25

India weather (October 25): Heavy rain alert for Tamil Nadu, Kerala; check IMD's state-wise forecast

India weather news: The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several states. Heavy rainfall is expected in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry over the next few days. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are forecasted in various regions, including Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Additionally, Odisha…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

Congress high command asks Karnataka govt to probe alleged sting op attempts against its CMs

Bengaluru's Chief Minister D K Shivakumar reported suspicious meetings with a businessman wearing Meta smart glasses. He believes the meetings may have involved attempts to record or spy on him and his colleagues. Shivakumar stated that credible information exists about planned sting operations targeting his Cabinet members. The Congress high…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

Adani Wind bags 696 MW turbine orders from 5 power producers, targets 10 GW capacity

Adani Wind has received significant orders for 696.2 megawatts of wind turbines from five power producers. The contracts involve projects in states such as Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Plans are in place to increase annual manufacturing capacity at its facility in Mundra from 2.25 GW to 5 GW. Additionally, the…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

'Best roads in the world': Foreign traveller drives 2,500 km through Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan; here’s what surprised him

A foreign traveller has praised India's road network, saying the country now has “some of the best roads in the world” after completing a journey of more than 2,500 km from Tamil Nadu towards the Himalayas. The drive took him through several states, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan, as…

The Economic Times · Oct 24