Morning Digest | Political parties gear up for poll verdict in J&K and Haryana; U.S. calls for Israel to spare Beirut airport, and more
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Political parties gear up for poll verdict in J&K and Haryana
A day before the results of the Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana Assembly polls are declared after counting of votes on Tuesday (October 8, 2024), parties on opposite sides of the political spectrum exuded confidence of emerging triumphant in the elections.
Six killed in accidental blast in Birbhum coal mine
Six persons were killed and three others sustained injuries in an accidental blast at a coal mine in West Bengal’s Birbhum district on Monday. The explosion occurred when explosives kept in a truck went off at Gangaramchak and Gangaramchak-Bhadulia coal mine in Khoyrasole block under Lokpur police station of Birbhum district.
Rape accused shoots at minor survivor’s family killing her grandfather; girl suffers injuries
A 24-year-old man, accused of raping a minor girl in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur, on Monday (October 7, 2024) allegedly shot at the survivor and her family members, killing her grandfather and injuring two, including the girl, police said.
U.S. calls for Israel to spare Beirut airport
Eighty-six participants from 11 countries will descend on Kolahalamedu in scenic Wagamon, nestled along the Western Ghats, for a five-day paragliding competition beginning on March 19.
Deputy CM Shivakumar plans to revise Cauvery water tariff by one paise per litre to address mounting losses.
Tagore Centenary Hall in Kozhikode to be demolished for a modern multipurpose complex with advanced facilities and amenities.
Bengaluru records hottest day of the year with temperatures exceeding 35°C, dry air and no clouds forecasted.
Vivek Atray's inspiring journey from civil servant to motivational speaker, author, and sports enthusiast resonates with the youth. He released his new and fifth book The Middle of Everything in March
BJP infighting intensifies with Lingayat community conventions planned by rival camps in Karnataka.
‘Appu’, the 2002 Kannada film directed by Puri Jagannadh, launched Puneeth Rajkumar as a hero in the Kannada film industry. The movie was re-released as a part of the actor’s 50th birth anniversary celebrations
Hyderabad Holi 2025: Colours, beats & treats fill the streets
Cocoa farmers in Andhra Pradesh face crisis as domestic prices fall, demand government intervention for fair pricing.
Special Court denies bail to Ranya Rao for gold smuggling; investigation into international syndicate continues, involving actor Tarun Raju.
36-hour hackathon tackling human-animal conflict with innovative solutions, judged by IT and Forest Department experts for cash prizes.
Namma Raste conference highlights citizen-driven initiatives for better urban mobility, accessibility, and safety in Bengaluru.
Coimbatore Corporation to convert medians under flyovers into green spaces with private funding for city beautification and maintenance.