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No mercy for vandals who set fire to sugarcane-laden trucks: Karnataka Minister

“The government of Karnataka will conduct an inquiry into miscreants setting fire to sugarcane-laden tractors and trolleys. We have adopted a zero tolerance policy towards such incidents. Anyone found guilty will face legal action without any leniency,’’ Shivanand Patil, Minister for sugar and sugarcane development, said in Sameerwadi in Bagalkot district on November 14. Sugar…

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Osama Shahab, son of late gangster-turned-neta Mohd Shahabuddin, set to retain Raghunathpur for RJD

New chapter: Osama Shahab at an election rally in Hussainganj | Photo Credit: The Hindu Raghunathpur, with its sizable Muslim-Yadav population, has chosen to elect RJD’s Osama Shahab, who is leading with a margin of 12,120 votes on Friday (November 25, 2025), as per the latest trends. His opponent – JD(U)’s Vikash Kumar Singh has polled 25,931 votes while Independent candidate Upendra Singh has polled a mere…

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Maridas Kalloor’s new book decodes the mystery around Devastha Vili, an ancient exorcism ritual

Author Maridasan | Photo Credit: R_K_Nithin On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during Lent season, the coastal regions of Kochi witness an ancient ritual. A group of believers walk the streets at midnight, carrying a cross, chanting intense verses. The persistent, guttural hymn chanting, known as ‘Devastha Vili’ is believed to exorcise lost or evil spirits. …

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Apple lowers App Store commissions for ‘mini apps’ 

FILE PHOTO: Apple said it would lower commissions for “mini apps” on iPhones and other devices. | Photo Credit: Reuters Apple on Thursday said it would lower commissions for “mini apps” on iPhones and other devices. Apple’s App Store charges commissions of up to 30% on digital purchases. Under the program announced Thursday, that rate…

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