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21 Jun, 2025

Mangaluru hosts unique 'Jala yoga' event in swimming pool

Mangaluru marked Yoga Day with a unique Jala Yoga event, where 40 swimmers performed yoga postures while floating in 16-ft-deep water. Organisers praised its mental and physical benefits. A swimmer also sent a postcard to PM Modi mid-swim.

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21 Jun, 2025

Law minister urges action on illegal mining cases

Only 7.6% of illegal mining cases from 2007–2011 have been probed, says Karnataka Law Minister HK Patil in a letter to CM Siddaramaiah. He urged urgent action, citing public anger, and proposed a new SIT, special court, and recovery measures.

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22 Jun, 2025

With no compound wall, Yadgir school turns to cowshed

Parents in Parasapur, Yadgir, allege a local govt school lacks a compound wall and is used as a cattle shed, creating unhygienic conditions. Officials inspected the site and recommended urgent improvements.

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21 Jun, 2025

DKS condemns party MLA’s housing allotment bribery claims

Confirms leaked call authenticity, but says corruption isn’t new

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22 Jun, 2025

2 held for forging signature to transfer of land in Bidar

Two Bidar officials were suspended for illegally transferring of land by forging the tahsildar’s digital signature. They transferred land belonging to Jagannath to another person without consent.

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21 Jun, 2025

BBMP, BESCOM booked over 10-yr-old’s electrocution

A 10-year-old boy in Bengaluru died after being electrocuted by a high-tension wire while playing. Police have filed an FIR against the building owner, BBMP, and BESCOM officials for negligence.

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21 Jun, 2025

Caravaggio's 'Magdalene in Ecstasy' is an experience to behold, say visitors to art gallery

Caravaggio’s Magdalene in Ecstasy is on display at NGMA Bengaluru till 6 July. The 400-year-old masterpiece, known for its dramatic lighting, is drawing praise from artists, students, and art lovers alike.

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21 Jun, 2025

Sharing video footage of polling stations breaches voters' privacy: EC officials

The Election Commission has denied calls to release polling booth CCTV footage, citing voter privacy and security risks. Footage is retained for 45 days for legal use, but not shared publicly to prevent misuse.

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21 Jun, 2025

ICMR prepares India's first national rare blood donor registry

India’s first national rare blood donor registry has been launched by ICMR-NIIH to help patients with uncommon blood types, like thalassemia and sickle cell disease. The portal may soon integrate with e-Raktakosh for wider access.