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State police launch drive focused on proactive and preventive policing

At the century-old institute, Mr. Vijay visited the ward and the intensive care unit and enquired about the health of mothers undergoing treatment at the hospital

“There is a necessity to build a national anti-BJP front — both the TVK and DMK should be a part of it. This is my point of view...but many would say that I am confusing everyone”, Mr. Thirumavalavan said

The airport recorded its highest-ever annual passenger traffic in 2025

A lack of or inadequate training with fewer opportunities for work is pushing the youth force to leave their homes and migrate to Bengaluru, straining the State capital, says ‘Karnataka State Handbook on Youth Opportunity’

Among the Assembly constituencies with lower distribution rates, Bommanahalli recorded the lowest progress at 35.01%, followed by Bangalore South (39.95%) and Govindarajanagar (40.25%)

D.K. Shivakumar met over 200 GCC leaders and said his government’s aim is to generate $50 bn in economic output by 2029

Echoing NIA’s 2022 chargesheet, DoJ says Bishnoi’s “enterprise routinely targeted prominent religious, social, and political leaders with violence”; his lawyer says “authorities should give supporting evidence” of gangster using messaging apps

A husband allegedly murdered his wife by slitting her throat in Sodepur. He then attempted suicide by stabbing himself and is in critical condition. The couple had been experiencing marital discord for some time. Geeta had recently left her matrimonial home and returned to Sodepur. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage.

Large parts of Surat remained submerged on Wednesday after heavy rains eased. Stagnant water choked roads, homes, and commercial complexes, causing significant disruption. Overflowing creeks spilled into neighborhoods, leaving many areas inundated with waist-deep water. Transport networks suffered as buses and vehicles remained stranded in floodwaters. Rescue operations continued, and schools and industries remained shut due to the ongoing situation.

Education Minister Ranoj Pegu says the State seeks to provide all essential infrastructure by March 2027

Party demands complete draft of the Bill; says no feedback can be provided by the public without knowing what the proposed law contained; State forms high-level committee to draft legislation

The Commission was still receiving petitions and representations from victims through social activists and had also sought the views of political parties: Vanni Arasu