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Karnataka PGCET Result 2026 OUT: Check steps to download scorecard, direct link, ranks and more

Karnataka PGCET Result 2026 Declared: KEA has declared the Karnataka PGCET Result 2026 for MBA, MCA and MTech candidates who appeared for the postgraduate entrance examination. Candidates can access their marks and ranks online using their PGCET number and date of birth. The scorecard can be downloaded from the official…

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Pledged gold jewellery stolen in bank robbery: Will bank repay full gold value, including making charges? Consumer commission answers

A man from Tumkur in Karnataka opened 2 gold loan accounts at a Canara Bank branch by pledging 2 items of gold each under both, in August 2017. The gold jewellery, kept in the custody of the Canara Bank branch, was robbed. On noticing the robbery of gold articles, the…

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Elephant Infrasound: The Seismic Rumble of Communication Scientists Are Still Mapping

The discovery that changed everythingIn 1984, a musician named Katy Payne was standing near the elephant enclosure at Washington Park Zoo in Portland, Oregon, when she felt a throbbing in the air, not heard, felt. The sensation reminded her of sitting near a pipe organ during the lowest pedal notes.…

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Inside a Kodava Home in Coorg: What a Coorgi Homestay Teaches You About Real Hospitality

The Room They Kept for YouThe guest room in a Kodava home is not decorated for Instagram. The bedspread is old and clean. There is a window that opens onto coffee estate rows, and in the morning the mist comes through before the light does. Nobody left a welcome card…

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Five Uninhabited Islands Along India's Coastline Where the Absence of Resorts Is the Whole Point

The island that does not perform for youMost travel is a transaction. You pay; the place delivers atmosphere. Netrani Island, off the Karnataka coast near Murudeshwar, refuses that contract. There are no guesthouses on Netrani, no chai stalls, no laminated menus with a "local special." What there is: a limestone…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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Tamil Nadu CM condemns Karnataka forest dept 'killing' three 'Tamils', says explanation unacceptable

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay condemned the killing of three Tamils by Karnataka forest officials. He called the explanation provided by the department unacceptable and demanded a high-level probe. The incident occurred in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary area on August 15. Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar ordered…

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Customer charged Rs 10 extra for a carry bag: Consumer commission orders Rs 30,000 payout; says retailers like 'Reliance, D-Mart', Zudio must bear cost of making goods deliverable

Zudio has been ordered to pay Rs 30,000 after a Karnataka consumer commission ruled that charging a customer Rs 10 for a carry bag amounts to unfair trade practice and violates the Sale of Goods Act, 1930. The commission also directed the retail chain to immediately stop charging for carry…

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St Mary Islands, Karnataka: The Hexagonal Basalt Rock Formation That Rewrites What a Beach Can Be

The Ground Beneath You Is WrongYou have been to beaches before. You know what they feel like underfoot, the give of wet sand, the gravel that shifts, the occasional flat stone. Nothing prepares you for St Mary Islands. The moment you step off the boat from Malpe and onto the…

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Karnataka government to protect livelihood of farmers, abide by law on releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka's Chief Minister D K Shivakumar grapples with a complex challenge around Cauvery water management. He is determined to safeguard the livelihoods of local farmers while fulfilling the state's legal obligations for water release. Furthermore, the government remains steadfast in its commitment to the Mekedatu project. Addressing concerns regarding a…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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Seven states plan 1,380 new GCCs, to help create 12 lakh jobs by 2031: CBRE

Seven states are establishing dedicated policies for Global Capability Centres. These initiatives aim to create approximately 1.18 million jobs by the year 2031. Karnataka targets 500 centres and 3.5 lakh new employment opportunities. Maharashtra plans 200 centres, expecting 4 lakh jobs, while Rajasthan targets over 200 centres. Other states are…

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Rapido gets 5-year cab licence from Karnataka government, valid till August 2031

Rapido has received a five-year licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority for its cab services in the state, valid until August 2031, giving the mobility platform a longer-term regulatory framework for its operations in its home market.

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Weather Tomorrow August 14: Heavy rain forecast across Delhi, UP, J&K, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Bengal as IMD warns of active monsoon conditions

Weather Tomorrow August 14, 2026: On August 14, 2026, the monsoon is set to unleash its fury across India, with heavy to very heavy rainfall anticipated in various states, particularly in the eastern and central territories. Thunderstorms will sweep through the northern and western parts as well. Coastal regions should…

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Karnataka bandh against Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu loses momentum

A Karnataka bandh against Cauvery water release saw protests in Mandya and detentions elsewhere. Major cities like Bengaluru remained largely unaffected as support for the bandh withdrew. Activist Vatal Nagaraj was taken into preventive custody before planned protests could begin. Farmers protested in Mandya, carrying empty pots and horse gram…

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School holiday August 14, 2026: Will schools remain closed on Friday? From J&K, Delhi, UP to Maharashtra and Karnataka, check rain alerts & state-wise updates

School Holiday Tomorrow, August 14, 2026: The forecast for August 14, 2026, indicates substantial monsoon rainfall across several regions in India. Parents and students need to remember that local officials determine school closures, so it's critical to check official communications regarding school operational status. Since rainfall intensity and ground conditions…

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Cauvery water war: Karnataka bandh brings a long-running feud to the fore again

In Karnataka, protests arose after the authorities ordered the state to release Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water. Karnataka has cited its own needs while taking issue with the comission's water-sharing order. TN, on its part, has dug in its heels too even as the issue with a long historical…

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