August 31, 2026
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India-Canada trade talks may stay stuck

by on September 19, 2023 0

India is reconciled to trade talks with Canada remaining stuck during Justin Trudeau’s remaining term as prime minister.Last week, a government official had said that talks for an early harvest scheme, a precursor to a full free trade agreement, were “paused” in the wake of “certain political developments”, which was India’s concerns over Trudeau...

K’taka refuses to release Cauvery water to TN; may challenge new order in SC

by on September 19, 2023 0

The Karnataka government has decided not to release water to Tamil Nadu due to the ongoing dry spell. The Chief Minister and his deputy will hold meetings with legal experts to decide the next course of action. The Cauvery Water Management Authority had ordered the release of 5,000 cusecs of water for 15 days,...

7 days on, pontiff on the run held from Odisha train

by on September 19, 2023 0

Abhinava Halashree Swamy, a pontiff of a mutt from North Karnataka, has been arrested by the Bengaluru police after a week-long chase. Swamy, accused in a cash-for-poll-ticket case, was found hiding on a moving train in Odisha. The police search for him had spanned multiple cities in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Karnataka. Swamy had...

Three Hoysala-era temples now world heritage sites

by on September 19, 2023 0

Belur and Halebeedu in Hassan district and Somanathpura in Mysuru district have been designated as new UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. These Hoysala temples are known for their unique architecture and intricate stone carvings. The temples were added to the list during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO. Concerns...

Feline virus kills 7 leopard cubs in 10 days at Bannerghatta zoo

by on September 19, 2023 0

Karnataka is currently facing an outbreak of Feline panleukopenia (FP) among domestic and wild cats, with several deaths reported. The state forest department has called an emergency meeting to address the situation. The FP virus is highly contagious among cats and has a high mortality rate, particularly among young ones. Containment measures have been...

Charitable trusts get more time to file I-T returns

by on September 19, 2023 0

The I-T department has extended the income tax return filing deadline for charitable trusts, religious institutions and professional bodies by one month till November 30. Also, the due date for furnishing audit reports for 2022-23 by a fund, trust, institution or any university or educational institution or medical institution in Form 10B/10BB has been...