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It’s turtle time in coastal Karnataka
Hundreds of sea turtles, mainly Olive Ridleys, flock to Karnataka’s beaches to lay eggs during December-March, mainly in Uttara Kannada
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Ranga Shankara to celebrate Ugadi with Kathaa Kaala
Every year, Ranga Shankara marks Ugadi with a special event called Ranga Yugadi, that celebrates the literary richness of Karnataka
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Night squads against drug abuse urged not to take law into hands
Four residents’ associations at Thykoodam near Vyttila have joined hands to form night squads to combat drug menace; EDRAAC asks them not to encroach on the domain of law enforcement agencies or resort to physically assaulting suspects
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A risky jab and HIV threat put Kerala’s Valanchery in alert mode
The news that 10 injecting drug users in a local body in Malappuram district have tested positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has come as a rude shock to the State. Abdul Latheef Naha tracks the risky behaviour of drug users to find out how the practice has put their lives in peril, besides upsetting the health plans of the State
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NHRC issues notice to Assam Govt. over detention of journalist
Human rights body issues notice to Assam Director General of Police calling for a detailed report in the matter within four weeks
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Passage of Waqf (Amendment) Bill a watershed moment in collective quest for socio-economic justice, says PM Modi
“For decades, the Waqf system was synonymous with lack of transparency and accountability,” said the Prime Minister
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Uttarakhand HC orders unsealing of madrasa on condition that it won’t run without registration
In the order, the High Court noted that the property was sealed without any show-cause notice and even the petitioners were not given any opportunity of hearing
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CPI(M) demands cancellation of land allotted to LuLu Group on Vizag Beach Road
The government would lease out land for 99 years, bear registration charges and provide amenities to the private party, which is a waste of public money, say the party leaders
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Cost of a turf war in Vijayawada’s Besant Road
Vijayawada’s historic business hub, Besant Road simmers with tension as shop owners and hawkers vie for its lucrative turf. Nellore Sravani navigates the chaotic and congested street, uncovering a standoff that is threatening livelihoods and smothering a city’s economic artery
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Andhra Pradesh govt. notifies bird flu outbreak in six districts
The officials had ordered culling of lakhs of broiler and layer birds and also backyard poultry in West Godavari, East Godavari, Kurnool, Eluru, NTR and Kakinada districts
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Ragging in Telangana medical colleges: A rite of passage or a lifetime of scars?
Despite anti-ragging laws, medical colleges in Telangana remain hotspots for hazing. From verbal humiliation to physical abuse, first-year students endure unspoken harassment, fearing retaliation and institutional indifference. Weak enforcement, deep-rooted power dynamics and poor mental health support keep the vicious cycle alive. Siddharth Kumar Singh investigates why ragging persists despite policies meant to end it
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Assam CM lauds Amit Shah for Lok Sabha address on Waqf
Union Home Minister has demonstrated the courage and resolute determination of a ‘new India’, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal asks startups to focus on high-tech sectors like robotics and AI
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges Indian startups to shift focus to high tech sectors, emphasizing need for domestic investments.
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Parliament passes Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill
Replying to the discussion on the bill, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the bill will help improve the cost efficiency for airlines as well as in faster expansion of their fleets through leasing of aircraft.
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Data show Sanskrit and Hindi are choices for third language in many Indian schools
Data hint that Sanskrit and Hindi are preferred by default due to a lack of supply and demand, even if they are not imposed
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