Karnataka minister B Nagendra announced his resignation on Friday. This decision followed the CBI seeking sanction for his prosecution in a scam. Nagendra alleged he was targeted due to his tribal identity and vowed defiance. He challenged the BJP to defeat him electorally in Ballari. The opposition had intensified protests demanding his departure from office.
Nepal’s devastating floods have left 320 Indian nationals missing and claimed 547 lives. ICIMOD had previously warned of rising Himalayan glacier disaster risks months before the floods. Penguin Random House India denied dropping Sonia Gandhi’s memoir over editorial changes. Jio Platforms received Sebi approval for its substantial $3.8 billion IPO. Annamalai questioned the CBFC’s clearance
The task force, spearheaded by Nandan Nilekani, is actively engaging citizens in discussions for examination reforms set to reshape the entire assessment landscape nationwide. Suggestions are welcomed until September 13 through various channels, aimed at establishing a secure and transparent public examination process. This initiative responds to recent youth protests and controversies surrounding examination integrity.
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Karnataka minister B Nagendra resigned Friday amid scam allegations. He alleged a conspiracy targeting him as a tribal man. Nagendra had been re-inducted into the cabinet earlier this month. The controversy involves alleged diversion of corporation funds totaling Rs 89.63 crore. Opposition parties had demanded his resignation over the issue.
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Chungreng Koren’s Road to UFC campaign ended with a unanimous decision loss to Ryo Tajima in the bantamweight semifinal in Shanghai. Koren controlled large stretches of the contest and finished with more than eight minutes of control time, but Tajima stayed active with short punches and knees to sway the judges. The defeat ended Koren’s
In rural Texas, expansive tracts of farmland are increasingly being repurposed for technology ventures, primarily data centers by major tech enterprises. This shift is impacting farmers, especially with resource competition over vital necessities like water. Concerns have been raised by state officials regarding the permanent loss of fertile land, highlighting a significant transition in the
