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Election schedule for 12,728 gram panchayats and 1.12 lakh wards issued on Tuesday

BJP seeks vote for ‘continuity of development’ while LDF hopes to cash in on the addition of minority-centric areas to the division; former BJP leader Shyamala S. Prabhu, who is contesting as an Independent, says she wants to address basic issues, including housing, in the new areas; UDF flags civic problems

Siddaramaiah has become visibly subdued after seeing Shivakumar approaching leaders in prison and those in hospital, says Ashok

Chief Minister issues firm directives to improve sanitation, drinking water and student safety across welfare hostels, approves ₹40 crore for pending toilet construction and mandates regular health checks, digital records and counselling support

’During every pilgrimage which lasts over two months, on an average, some 150-odd cardiac events occur, resulting in about 40-42 deaths. This season, cardiac deaths has been moving at an unusual pace’

Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy says the government has called for the consultants to prepare the techno-economic feasibility study report (TEFR) on the proposed greenfield airport

The ICC has unveiled the 2026 T20 World Cup schedule, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Defending champions India begin their campaign against the USA in Mumbai on February 7. The highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash is slated for February 15 in Colombo. The tournament features 20 teams across eight venues, with knockout stage venues dependent on Pakistan's progression.