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The Gajra Means More Than Beauty: What Hair Adornment Carries for Indian Women and Their Identity

The string your grandmother didn't explainNobody told you what it meant. Your mother pinned the gajra into your braid on the morning of a cousin's wedding and moved on to the next task. Your grandmother had done the same for her. The jasmine was simply there, the way certain things…

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Weather updates August 9: Check IMD forecast for Delhi, heavy rain likely across several states on Sunday

Weather updates for Sunday, August 9: Delhi is likely to see a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle, with temperatures expected to range between 24°C and 34°C and no warning issued. Several other parts of India are also likely to receive rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rain…

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Karnataka government studying RSS history before deciding next course of action: Minister Priyank Kharge

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge stated the government will act against the RSS. He asserted that the organization will be brought within the legal framework. The minister mentioned the government is studying the RSS and its history. He questioned the RSS's authority to certify patriotism or treason. The government will…

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Sauces, beverages nearing expiry seized in Bengaluru FSDA drive

Bengaluru food safety officials seized approximately seventy kilograms of sauces. Ten liters of beverages nearing expiry were also confiscated during inspections. These actions followed directives from Karnataka Health Minister U T Khader. Thirty teams conducted special drives at storage and distribution facilities across Bengaluru. Legal action will be initiated against…

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BJP, JD(S) join forces to take on Congress government in Karnataka

BJP and JD(S) will jointly challenge the Congress government in Karnataka. They plan coordinated protests inside and outside the legislature during the upcoming session. The opposition parties will focus on the Bidadi township land acquisition and development plans. A state-level coordination committee will be formed soon to guide their joint…

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SC judge flags deepfakes, cyberstalking as new threats to women

Justice B V Nagarathna urged immediate legal aid for women after incidents. She highlighted recent Karnataka amendments that limit the High Court's first appeal jurisdiction. This change disadvantages women seeking justice on factual matters. She also called for faster interim victim compensation disbursement. Increased cybercrime against women requires effective responses…

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India's Beloved Mahseer Fish Is Vanishing From Its Rivers and Conservation Is Running Out of Time

A Fish That Held Sacred Status for CenturiesThe golden mahseer, Tor putitora, can grow to over 2.5 metres in length and weigh upward of 54 kilograms, numbers that sound implausible until you see one held up in a black-and-white photograph from the Ramganga or the Cauvery, dwarfing the men around…

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Nitrate contamination in groundwater across 502 districts in 26 states, UTs : Govt tells Lok Sabha

Groundwater in 502 districts across India exceeds safe nitrate levels. The Central Ground Water Board detected these high concentrations in many areas. Karnataka's Davanagere district also shows elevated fluoride levels in its water. The government acknowledges no specific studies on pesticide residue impacts. Efforts are underway to promote balanced fertilizer…

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India has 86,360 PG medical seats; no proposal to convert all diploma seats to DNB: Govt

India now has over 86,000 postgraduate medical seats available nationwide. Karnataka leads the country with the highest number of these medical seats. The government has no current proposal to convert all diploma seats into full DNB degree seats. New regulations are in place for starting new postgraduate medical courses and…

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Anti-reservation rhetoric is rising, management quota stays invisible

When the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests put the Union government on the back foot, the big news channels along with several social media handles began a curious campaign against caste-based affirmative action to discredit the protests.

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Weather tomorrow, August 7: Heavy rain alert for Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Bihar and other states; check national forecast

Weather updates August 7: Extensive rainfall is anticipated throughout various regions of India on Friday, with robust thunderstorms in the North, Central, East, and Northeast. The national capital, Delhi, along with Haryana, are set to experience substantial rainfall. Additional states such as Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are bracing for heavy…

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Karnataka, Anthropic discuss AI partnership for governance, skilling, & deeptech

Karnataka is discussing a long-term partnership with Anthropic for AI adoption. This collaboration aims to boost AI across governance, education, and healthcare sectors. Discussions focused on deploying AI solutions and ensuring responsible data privacy. The state plans AI certification programs and subsidised platform access. Karnataka seeks to strengthen its position…

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Loss of interest in marriage is not a valid ground for divorce under Hindu Law, orders Karnataka HC

Hindu marriage can’t be broken merely because husband lost interest in marriage, rules Karnataka High Court and says ‘The marriage under the Hindu Law is a sacrament and it is not a contract’. Know what the high court said about Hindu law regarding marriage.

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India's Most Deadly Snake Is Not the Cobra: The Saw-Scaled Viper Kills More Per Year

Small Enough to Miss, Fast Enough to KillThe saw-scaled viper, Echis carinatus, rarely exceeds 60 centimetres. Most adults are closer to 40. Put one next to a standard ruler and it looks like something a child might keep in a shoebox. That size is the first reason it kills so…

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Seven Ancient Stepwells Across India That Rival Adalaj in Architecture and Heritage

Rani ki Vav, Patan, GujaratRani ki Vav has 800 sculpted panels descending seven storeys into the earth, and UNESCO put it on the World Heritage list in 2014 for exactly that reason. Queen Udayamati commissioned it in the 11th century as a memorial to her husband, King Bhimdev I of…

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PTI apologises to Priyank Kharge for misreporting remarks on police constable exam

The Press Trust of India (PTI) on Tuesday, August 4, apologised to Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge after admitting it had misinterpreted his remarks on the controversy surrounding the police constable recruitment examination in Karnataka. The news agency withdrew its earlier social media post, but Kharge said the apology could…

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CM asked for resignation, will decide after discussing with oppn leaders: Karnataka LC chairman Basavaraj Horatti

Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti received a resignation request from the Chief Minister. He will consult opposition leaders before making a final decision on the matter. Horatti stated that electing council chairman is the House's prerogative, not a party's high command. He mentioned that no chairman has resigned since…

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Lesser vs Greater Flamingo: Why India's Sewage Ponds Have Become a Pink Sanctuary

Two birds, one glance, and where the differences actually areStand at the edge of Thane Creek on a winter morning and you will see tens of thousands of flamingos turning the water pink. What you almost certainly won't do, without a field guide and some patience, is correctly sort them…

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Weather tomorrow August 5: Is your state on IMD’s heavy rain alert list? Check forecast here

Weather tomorrow: On August 5, Assam and Meghalaya are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, northern regions, including Delhi and Punjab, will experience widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand can expect broad rainfall patterns, along with isolated heavy showers. Central India, particularly Madhya Pradesh, is…

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Disappointed by exclusion from cabinet without assigning any reason: Dinesh Gundu Rao

Senior Congress MLA Dinesh Gundu Rao voiced disappointment after his cabinet exclusion. He expressed gratitude for past service and public trust in his political career. Rao highlighted his loyalty and commitment to good governance and public service. He stated his surprise at being overlooked without any given reason. Rao pledged…

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The Jungle Owlet: India's Smallest Owl and What Its Presence Reveals About Forest Health

A Bird the Size of a Fist, With a Call That CarriesThe jungle owlet (Glaucidium radiatum) measures roughly 20 centimetres from bill to tail and weighs between 75 and 110 grams, lighter than most smartphones. It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent, found across the Western Ghats, central Indian forests,…

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Malabar Whistling Thrush: Why the Western Ghats' Most Melodic Bird Is Called the Whistling Schoolboy

The Bird That Sounds Like It Learned From a Music TeacherThe first time most people hear a Malabar Whistling Thrush, they look around for a person. The song is that convincing, a clear, unhurried series of melodic phrases that rise and fall like someone whistling a half-remembered tune on the…

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Beyond Turmeric: 6 Foods Research Shows Are Genuinely Protective for Your Liver

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)Amla may be the most liver-protective food in the Indian diet that nobody talks about in that context. A 2011 study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that amla extract significantly reduced markers of hepatic oxidative stress in subjects with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The active…

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From veterans to first-timers: Meet the 19 ministers inducted into Karnataka's expanded cabinet

Nineteen Congress MLAs took oath as ministers in Karnataka's first cabinet expansion. The new council balanced regional representation, caste equations, and political experience. Several former ministers returned, while new faces joined across the state. This expansion reflects the DK Shivakumar-led government's initial ministerial appointments. The move signifies a significant step…

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'Not possible to accommodate all, will provide opportunities in future': Karnataka CM Shivakumar after Cabinet expansion

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that all MLAs cannot be accommodated in the Cabinet at once, adding that those who miss out on ministerial berths will get opportunities in the future.

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