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Karnataka Cabinet expansion: Preliminary talks on, list to be finalised soon, says Jarkiholi

Preliminary discussions for Karnataka's cabinet expansion have begun. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah met party leadership regarding the expansion. The Congress high command will finalize the list of candidates soon. All 20 vacancies are expected to be filled before the assembly session. Selections will consider caste, religion, region,…

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The Indian Roller's Colour Isn't Pigment, How Feather Structure Creates That Impossible Blue

A Bird With No Blue PigmentThe Indian roller has no blue pigment anywhere in its body. Not in its skin, not in any fluid it produces, not in anything it eats. Every shade of turquoise, cobalt, and violet on those wings is produced entirely by the physical architecture of the…

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Beyond Coorg: A Slow Travel Through Karnataka's Coffee Hills and Plantation Estates

The Road That Doesn't Rush YouThe first thing Chikmagalur takes from you is your itinerary. You arrive with a list, Mullayanagiri, Baba Budangiri, the coffee museum, and within a day the list is somewhere in your bag, unread. The hills do this. They are not dramatic in the way that…

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Karnataka to roll out comprehensive data centre policy to support infra requirements of AI

Karnataka will soon unveil a comprehensive data centre policy to support AI infrastructure needs. This policy aims to create essential digital infrastructure for AI-led innovation and advanced computing. The state is also establishing India's first public sector-led AI University and an AI Hub. Bengaluru's infrastructure development will see significant investments…

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Karnataka govt unveils new apartment bill to safeguard property owners' interests

Karnataka unveiled a new bill to replace outdated apartment ownership laws. This legislation aims to protect owners' rights and streamline complex management. It will apply to projects with over eight units and establish a competent authority. The bill mandates structural checks and offers dispute resolution mechanisms. Redevelopment will require owner…

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Will consult apartment owners before enacting Ownership Bill: Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar assured apartment owners of a new law. This comprehensive legislation will protect their ownership rights after stakeholder consultations. The government will also address developer and property document issues. The proposed Bhumi Guarantee aims to deliver Khata certificates without bribes. Infrastructure development and planned high-rise…

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India's Largest Wild Bovine Is the Gaur, and Almost Nobody Knows This Massive Forest Giant Exists

The size nobody talks aboutA fully grown male gaur can stand 220 centimetres at the shoulder and weigh up to 1,500 kilograms. That is not a misprint. The gaur, classified as Bos gaurus, is the largest wild bovine on earth, heavier than the American bison, taller than the African buffalo,…

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CM Shivakumar urges PM Modi to send central team to assess drought in Karnataka

In a letter to the PM, the CM highlighted that Karnataka's agriculture is heavily dependent on the southwest monsoon and warned of severe consequences for farmers, water availability, and food prices if immediate support is not provided.

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The Hoysala Temples at Belur and Halebidu Are Karnataka's Most Undervisited Architecture Masterclass

The wall will not let you move quicklyYou arrive expecting a temple. What you find at Belur is a wall that refuses to be seen all at once. The Chennakeshava temple's outer surface is divided into horizontal friezes running the entire circumference, elephants at the base for stability, then horses…

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Karnataka: Youth Congress protests in Ballari, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET issues

Hundreds of students and Youth Congress workers staged a protest at Royal Circle in Ballari on Monday, demanding the scrapping of NEET and the reinstatement of the state-level Common Entrance Test (CET) system for medical admissions. They also sought the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

The Economic Times

What is a Philately Passport and why are Bengaluru travellers lining up for it?

A new Karnataka Philately Passport offers travelers a unique way to document journeys. Holders collect commemorative stamps and special postal cancellations from various destinations. This initiative blends philately with modern travel experiences, attracting many collectors. It provides a physical alternative to digital records, creating a personalized travel souvenir. The popular…

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Karnataka CM Shivakumar announces India's first govt-driven AI University

Karnataka will establish India's first government-driven Artificial Intelligence University. An AI Hub will also be set up as an incubation centre for research. The state aims to become a global leader in responsible AI innovation. This initiative will build world-class AI talent and strengthen collaborations. Karnataka seeks to enhance its…

The Economic Times

Former Karnataka Minister Ramachandra Gowda passes away at 88

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ramachandra Gowda passed away at eighty-eight years old. Senior party leaders remembered his decades-long contribution to the party's growth. He dedicated his entire life to the nationalist movement from Jana Sangh to BJP. Gowda served as a Cabinet Minister and represented the Bangalore Graduates' Constituency.…

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How a Sloth Bear Mother Carries and Protects Her Cubs in Ways No Other Bear Does

The Only Bear That Carries Its YoungOf all the world's eight bear species, only the sloth bear, Melursus ursinus, routinely carries cubs on her back, and she does it not for a few minutes but for months at a stretch. Cubs begin riding at around four to six weeks of…

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Bengaluru warns BMTC conductors against asking passengers to get off over change: Transport minister faced the same during a surprise ride; UPI to be offered

Bengaluru has directed BMTC conductors not to ask passengers to get off buses over a lack of change after Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh faced the same situation during a surprise inspection. Conductors have been instructed to offer UPI payments as an alternative, while repeat offenders may undergo soft skills…

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SC seeks HD Revanna's reply on Karnataka govt's plea against HC order dropping Section 354 charge

The Supreme Court will review a plea from Karnataka challenging a high court decision. This decision had previously quashed a charge against JD(S) leader H D Revanna. The charge involved outraging a woman's modesty under Section 354 of the IPC. The high court had upheld a sexual harassment charge under…

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Weather Forecast Today, July 13: IMD warns of heavy rain in Uttarakhand, Punjab, Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka and West Bengal; Delhi to see light showers; here's state wise prediction

Weather Forecast Today: Monsoon activity remains strong across India with widespread rainfall expected. Many regions will witness intense showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Other areas are likely to see intermittent rain spells throughout the day. Heavy rainfall is anticipated in parts of Uttarakhand and Maharashtra. Residents are urged to…

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How Elephants Use Memory, Recognition, and Recall to Remember Humans They Met Decades Earlier

The Reunion That Started the QuestionsIn 1999, two Asian elephants named Shirley and Jenny were placed in the same enclosure at The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee. They had not seen each other in 22 years. Within minutes, they were touching faces through the bars, vocalizing, and refusing to be…

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NIA arrests two absconders in Karnataka BJP Yuva Morcha leader's murder case

The National Investigation Agency has arrested two key absconders in the Praveen Nettaru murder case. These accused were apprehended in Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Saturday. Their arrests bring the total number of accused held to twenty-four individuals. The NIA had previously issued look-out circulars and arrest warrants for them.…

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Daiki Axis setting up 3rd plant in India, bets big on sustainable water treatment sector

Japan's Daiki Axis will invest Rs 200 crore for a new manufacturing facility in Tumakuru, Karnataka. This facility will produce decentralized wastewater treatment systems using proprietary Johkasou technology. The expansion aims to meet India's growing demand for sustainable water recycling solutions. This investment supports India's 'Make in India' initiative and…

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D K Shivakumar and his Yezdi Roadking - a love affair for ages!

A new book, D K Shivakumar – Congress' Crisis Manager, Karnataka's Kingmaker, recounts Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's enduring attachment to his Yezdi Roadking motorcycle, which symbolised his student leader days in the 1980s.

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Nepal sends maximum foreign students to India; Karnataka top pick among foreigners: MoE

Nepal students form the largest group of foreign students studying in India. Karnataka emerged as the top destination state for these international students. India's higher education institutions welcomed students from 173 countries in the recent academic year. Foreign student enrollments saw a significant increase over the past five years. Undergraduate…

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Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge, Anthropic India discuss AI collaboration for Karnataka

Karnataka's IT Minister met Anthropic India's MD to discuss the state's AI vision. Discussions focused on building advanced AI skillsets and forging strategic partnerships for skilling. According to a statement from the minister's office, the two sides also deliberated on establishing Centres of Excellence and incubators to strengthen AI research,…

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Karnataka CM Shivakumar warns police against 'deals', warns of tough action

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned police officers against corruption and criminal involvement. He launched 32 mobile forensic vans and 75 Bolero vehicles for district police units. The government announced a ten lakh rupee reward for a team that busted a drug network. Police have seized narcotics worth 375…

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Dog Breeds That Actually Thrive in India's Heat and Humidity: What the Climate Really Demands

The one biological fact that changes every recommendationDogs do not sweat through their skin. Sweat glands in dogs are located almost exclusively in their paw pads, a surface area so small it contributes negligibly to cooling. The primary mechanism is panting: rapid, shallow breathing that evaporates moisture from the tongue,…

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