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DK Yes: Citing fuel price hike and traffic jams, Shivakumar opts for low-key ceremony

After years of political manoeuvring and months of intense power tussle with Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar is finally set to realise his long-cherished dream of becoming Karnataka chief minister. Opts For Low-Key Ceremony, Citing Fuel Price Hike & Traffic JamBENGALURU: After years of political manoeuvring and months of intense power tussle with Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar is...

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Jail, 7-year beard & a vow: Rock of Kanakapura DK Shivakumar’s road to CM seat

‘changing gears’ Bengaluru: When Doddalahalli Kempegowda (DK) Shivakumar walked out of Delhi’s Tihar Jail on the rain-soaked night of Oct 23, 2019, Congress workers waiting outside were visibly surprised. The Kanakapura strongman, known for his spotless white attire and clean-shaven appearance, stepped into the dim streetlights wearing something entirely unfamiliar — a thick salt-and-pepper beard.After...

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‘We’re with you’: WHO chief rushes to Congo as Ebola outbreak worsens

File photo: World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Picture credit: AP) World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged stronger international support to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that delays in response and mistrust within communities are hampering efforts to control the virus.Tedros made the...

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Monsoon Activity Expected to Intensify Across India, Weather Agencies Issue Rainfall Alert

New Delhi, May 30, 2026: Weather agencies are closely monitoring large cloud systems advancing toward the Indian subcontinent, with forecasts indicating that monsoon activity is likely to intensify over the coming days. Meteorological experts expect increased rainfall across several northern, central, and eastern regions, bringing much-needed relief from summer heat while also raising concerns about...

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Fuel Prices Remain Stable Across India, Offering Relief Amid Global Energy Uncertainty

New Delhi, May 30, 2026: Petrol and diesel prices remained largely unchanged across major Indian cities on Friday, providing temporary relief to consumers despite ongoing uncertainty in global energy markets. The stability in fuel rates comes as international crude oil prices continue to fluctuate due to geopolitical tensions, supply concerns, and evolving global economic conditions....

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2 restaurant owners in Bengaluru held for selling beef as mutton

Bengaluru: Two men were arrested by city police for allegedly deceiving customers by serving beef while claiming it was mutton.The accused are Jijoo Alexander from Byrati village and Shibu KB from Tippanna Layout. Hailing from Kerala and residing in a rented house in Byrati, they owned Aisiri Hub Kayaloram Restaurant at Bommenahalli, police said.An officer...

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Trump suffers twin court setbacks as judges clap back at Kennedy center renaming and IRS deal

TOI Correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump suffered a pair of legal setbacks on Friday, adding to a growing list of court rulings that have frustrated his efforts to reshape federal institutions and advance his MAGA agenda even as he is stuck in a diplomatic dead-end over Iran.In Washington, US District Judge Christopher Cooper...

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