Jaishankar to Visit US Next Week for Strategic Talks

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to the United States next week for high-level diplomatic engagements aimed at bolstering the India-US strategic partnership and addressing global challenges.

AIADMK Promises Madurai Metro Rail After Palaniswami's Return

Deputy opposition leader R B Udhayakumar pledges Madurai Metro Rail implementation if AIADMK regains power, highlighting five key poll promises including Kula Vilakku Thittam and criticizing DMK's discontinuation of welfare schemes.

Vijayan Clarifies Malayalam Bill Amid Karnataka Concerns

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addresses Karnataka's concerns about the Malayalam language bill, stating it offers linguistic minorities an option to study Malayalam alongside their mother tongue in schools.

NCB Raids Mysuru Phenyl Unit, No Drugs Found

Narcotics Control Bureau officers from Delhi raided a phenyl manufacturing unit in Mysuru's Hebbal industrial area as part of a drug case investigation. Police confirmed no banned substances were seized, only detergent-related materials.

Udupi Police Meet Boat Owners After Malpe Capsizing

Coastal Security Police in Udupi held a crucial meeting with 40 water sports and tourist boat owners, emphasizing strict compliance with safety regulations following a fatal capsizing incident near Malpe coast.

Karnataka's Oldest Freedom Fighter Dies at 105

Hulikal Nagabhushan Rao, Karnataka's oldest freedom fighter, passed away at 105 in Bengaluru. A veteran of the independence movement, he was honored by the Governor and actively opposed British rule.

Karnataka Recruits 15 Veterinarians, Addresses Wildlife Issues

Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre announced direct recruitment of 15 veterinarians, addressing BJP's criticism of vacant zoo posts. He also detailed progress on Shettihalli sanctuary denotification and Sharavathi compensation.

Baramati Airfield: Past Incidents & Recent Tragedy

The Baramati Airfield, where Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a crash, has seen multiple incidents since 2013. Leased to Reliance in 2009, it was reclaimed by MIDC in 2025 due to underdevelopment.

Rajasthan Governor Returns Honour Killing Bill

Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade has returned the honour killing Bill passed during the previous Ashok Gehlot government's tenure, citing overlap with new national laws.

Ajit Pawar's Death: Impact on Maharashtra Politics

The sudden death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati has created a major political vacuum in Maharashtra, with implications for the state's power dynamics and upcoming elections.

BMC Budget 2026-27: Rs 1050 Crore, Sanitation Priority

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation's draft budget for 2026-27 proposes Rs 1050 crore outlay, a Rs 49 crore increase from previous year, with major allocations for sanitation and infrastructure projects.

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