Karnataka: BJP to hold 10-day Padayatra against ‘anti-Dalit’ Cong

BJP announced a 10-day Padayatra in Karnataka against the ruling Congress, accusing it of being ‘anti-Dalit’ and diverting funds for oppressed communities. The protest follows the resignation of Minister B Nagendra over the Valmiki Corporation scam. BJP announces Padayatra against ‘anti-Dalit’ Congress Attacking the ruling Congress government in Karnataka over the alleged diversion of funds … Read more

Nepal Floods: Volunteers step up to help stranded families in remote areas

Volunteers, including a 15-year-old, are travelling from Kathmandu to distribute essential supplies to families in flood-affected villages in Nepal. A local resident described how an entire marketplace, temple, and a school were swept away. Amid the devastation caused by floods in Nepal, local residents have stepped forward to help families stranded in remote and flood-affected … Read more

Telangana CM seeks deadline extension over voter list discrepancies

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy has urged the ECI to extend the deadline for the electoral roll revision. Citing a high number of ‘shifted’ voters and discrepancies in digitised forms, he called for safeguards to prevent eligible voters’ exclusion. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to … Read more

Nepal floods: Geological instability, climate change are key causes

Expert Ravindra Khaiwal attributes the Nepal flood crisis to geological instability and climate change, causing melting permafrost in the Himalayas. The Bhotekoshi flood death toll has hit 626, with over 2,400 missing and large-scale rescue efforts. Root Causes Beyond Rainfall Professor Ravindra Khaiwal at the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health on … Read more

Union Budget 2027-28: Finance Ministry begins budget-making process

The Finance Ministry has initiated the budget process for 2027-28, directing ministries to submit estimates via a circular. Pre-budget meetings, chaired by the Secretary (Expenditure), will commence on October 12, 2026, with data due by October 6. The Union Finance Ministry has formally begun the budget-making process for 2027-28, with the Department of Economic Affairs … Read more

Jairam Ramesh backs Telangana CM’s ‘mind-boggling’ electoral roll woes

Jairam Ramesh supports Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s letter to the CEC about the ‘mind-boggling’ scale of potential voter deletions (92.86 lakh) during the state’s electoral roll revision, urging the ECI to address the ‘very real’ concerns. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said the concerns raised by Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in … Read more

Global Chess League Season 4 in Bengaluru to unite generations of stars

Bengaluru hosts Global Chess League Season 4 from Sept 5-13, featuring chess legends like Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen alongside rising stars. Six franchises will compete in a rapid, team-based format, uniting generations of talent. Chess Legends and Rising Stars Converge for GCL Season 4 The story of modern chess is increasingly a story of … Read more