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How Zinc Deficiency Quietly Damages Immunity and Fertility in Indian Adults, and What to Eat

What Zinc Is Actually Doing Inside YouZinc is not a single-purpose mineral. It is a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions, wound healing, cell division, protein synthesis, and the production of white blood cells that form the first line of immune defence. When zinc drops below optimal levels, the…

Times Life · Aug 18

Ensure compliance of CWMA directions on Cauvery water release to TN: Supreme Court to Karnataka

The Supreme Court has directed Karnataka to comply with the Cauvery Water Management Authority's water release order. Tamil Nadu claimed Karnataka was not releasing the mandated water for its farmers. Karnataka stated the picture projected before the court was extremely incorrect. The court posted the matter for August 24, seeking…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Apartment owners can't stop residents of another housing society from using common amenities if sale deed allows it, rules Karnataka HC

Apartment owners have no exclusive rights over common amenities if they signed sale deed containing a clause giving consent to sharing them with another housing society, rules Karnataka High Court. Read the article to know why the homeowners lost the case.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Kumaraswamy urges Karnataka CM to take over NICE road project, halt toll collection

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy urged Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar to take over the NICE road project. He also requested an immediate halt to unauthorized toll collection by the concessionaire. The minister cited High Court observations on alleged project irregularities and sought corrective state action. Kumaraswamy detailed issues with land reconfiguration…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Supreme Court to hear on Monday Tamil Nadu's plea for directions to Karnataka to release Cauvery water

The Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu's plea for Cauvery water release on Monday. Tamil Nadu seeks immediate release of its due share from Karnataka. The state government claims Karnataka is releasing significantly less water than allocated. Reservoir levels in Karnataka are sufficient to meet Tamil Nadu's water needs.

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Karnataka CM’s guarantee scheme figures don’t add up, alleges BJP’s R Ashoka

BJP leader R Ashoka has demanded a white paper on Karnataka's guarantee schemes. He alleges that Chief Minister D K Shivakumar presented contradictory figures during his Independence Day address. Official records and the Chief Minister's Office have provided different beneficiary and expenditure numbers.

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Anti-rowdy squad to be set up in Bengaluru: Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announces AI university, major projects

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a series of initiatives on Independence Day, including an anti-rowdy squad in Bengaluru, the state's first public AI university, AI education from Class VI and projects worth Rs 1.56 lakh crore for Bengaluru. The government also plans to establish AI hubs, launch free Coding…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announces AI education from Class 6, India's first public AI university in Bengaluru

Karnataka will introduce AI education from Class VI onwards in all schools. The state plans to establish its first public AI University in Bengaluru. One thousand government schools will be upgraded with modern infrastructure and facilities. These initiatives aim to equip youth with 21st-century skills and bridge the digital divide.…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Karnataka District In-Charge Ministers List 2026: 31 districts get new ministers; check full list

Karnataka government has appointed ministers as district in-charge for 31 districts across the state. These new responsibilities take immediate effect following approval from Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Ministers will oversee their assigned districts and hoist the national flag during Independence Day celebrations. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara will manage…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

BJP MLA Suresh Gowda's daughter booked for abusing, assaulting woman police Sub-Inspector

An FIR was registered against Aishwarya, daughter of Karnataka BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda, for allegedly assaulting a woman police sub-inspector. The incident occurred at Maramma Temple in Mandya during Bhima Amavasya celebrations on August 12. Aishwarya reportedly sought direct entry to the sanctum, which the Sub-Inspector denied, leading to…

The Economic Times · Aug 14