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Siddaramaiah gets emotional after resigning as Karnataka CM NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced his resignation from the top post, paving the way for deputy CM DK Shivakumar to likely take over after months of speculation over a leadership transition in the Congress government.Siddaramaiah said he stepped down after being directed by…

New Delhi: From besan and edible oils to prawns and cold-pressed seed oils, India’s food regulator is tightening safety standards across a wide range of foods consumed daily in households amid growing concerns over contamination, adulteration and chemical residues.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued revised and draft regulations covering heavy…

Haifa airport (Image source: ANI) As tensions continue across the Middle East, the Port of Haifa is increasingly being viewed as a critical link in India’s growing strategic and economic engagement with the region.Located in a natural, protected bay in northeast Israel, the Haifa Port is one of Israel’s three major international seaports and handles…

DK Shivakumar is set to finally take over as Karnataka chief minister after Siddaramaiah resigned from the top post on Thursday, marking the culmination of a decades-long political journey for the Congress leader who rose through the ranks as the party’s trusted troubleshooter and mass leader in the state.Supporters of DK Shivakumar celebrated outside his…

NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah resigned from his post on Thursday after months of speculation, paving the way for his deputy DK Shivakumar for the top post.Prabhu Shankar, special secretary to governor, said, “I have received the resignation of Siddaramaiah (as the CM), but only the Governor can accept it after he returns.” Governor…

India gets constitutional right to trauma care; SC orders nationwide overhaul of emergency response (Image credit: ANI) MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications for motorists, hospitals and emergency responders, the Supreme Court has recognised access to trauma care as an integral part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the…

India-China (Image credit: ANI) India and China on Wednesday held the 35th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border affairs in Beijing.According to a statement issued on Thursday by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, both sides reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and discussed measures to…

NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday met deputy CM DK Shivakumar over breakfast at his official residence ‘Kaveri’, where several ministers from the state cabinet were also present. During the meeting, Siddaramaiah reportedly informed his ministers that he would step down from the post, paving the way for DK Shivakumar and bringing an…

NEW DELHI: Government spending on healthcare in India has nearly tripled over the last decade, while the amount families spend directly from their own pockets on treatment has sharply declined, according to the latest National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released by the Union health ministry.The report showed that Government Health Expenditure (GHE) increased from ₹1.30…

Yamaha Music India announces the 7th edition of its flagship event, “Teens Rock – The Battle of Bands,” continuing its efforts to support and encourage young musicians across India. This year’s edition will be powered by Trinity College London, further strengthening the platform’s focus on music education and performance excellence.The competition has returned after six…