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Thippanna Alugur, died by suicide in Bengaluru on Friday night, leaving behind a note that blamed his wife, Parvati, and her father, Yamunappa, for harassment and torture that led to his death. Thippanna, a resident of Electronic City, was attached to the Hulimavu police station (Law and Order). He hailed from Handiganuru village near Sindhagi town in Vijayapura district in North Karnataka.

Xbox X/S, PC, Netflix users have interesting new video games to play this weekend. Two video games — "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" and "Monument Valley 3" — are being released. «Raiders of the Lost Ark» has inspired dozens of video games, from Tomb Raider to Uncharted to Spelunky, but it’s been a while since Indiana Jones himself has taken center stage. The hiatus ends with Bethesda Softworks’ «Indiana Jones and the Great Circle», in which the intrepid archaeologist once again puts on his fedora and sets off in search of a stolen cat mummy. The quest bounces from the Vatican to the pyramids of Egypt to the temples of Thailand, mixing exploration, puzzle-solving and flashy action set pieces. Developer MachineGames is best known for its Wolfenstein series — experience that will no doubt come in handy when it’s time to punch some Nazis.

Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha on Saturday compared the address of the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi, saying that it was a really «good speech» but Priyanka Gandhi's speech was better." «People felt that it was a little short speech and he should have spoken a little more. But it was a really good speech...But I feel that so far, Priyanka Gandhi's speech was far better. Akhilesh Yadav and Kalyan Banerjee also spoke very well...Priyanka Gandhi spoke in depth, and with confidence. She covered all issues. Today, Rahul Gandhi spoke well with energy but he should have spoken more...PM will also speak shortly...Enjoy that,» the TMC MP told ANI. Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said, «Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and tall leaders of that time were part of the Constituent Assembly. All of them signed the draft prepared by Ambedkar Sahib. It was implemented. In all the years that the Congress governed this country, the words (of the Constitution) were implemented. We are proud that we attained freedom for the country and we did not come back by tendering an apology.»

India's Constitution was built not just by its founders, but by the citizens who adopted it and continue to follow it, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The Prime Minister thanked Indian citizens and extended his gratitude as state head for the country's efforts to adhere to the followings of the Indian Constitution, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India, in the Lok Sabha. «I want to thank every Indian citizen from the bottom of my heart. Everyone who has adopted our Constitution and lived it for the past 75 years… Indians deserve to be celebrated today hence. They must be honoured for honouring our Constitution,» said Modi.

Connections puzzle for December 14 is here, and it’s proving to be another intriguing brain teaser. This daily word game, available for free on the NYT website and Games app, has become a favorite among puzzle enthusiasts. As always, the challenge involves identifying links between seemingly unrelated words. While today’s yellow category is often considered the easiest, it might leave even seasoned players scratching their heads.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Parvesh Verma stated on Saturday that he is preparing to contest from the New Delhi constituency in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI, Verma expressed confidence in the BJP's ability to win the New Delhi seat, which has been held by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal for the past three terms. «I am preparing to contest from here. All the workers are supporting me, and we will definitely secure victory. The people are determined to give a befitting reply to Kejriwal,» Verma said.

Manchester United versus Manchester City is scheduled to kick off at 11.30 am (ET). Manchester and Manchester City's Premier League's match will be live telecast on USA Network or Telemundo. Manchester versus Manchester City will be live streamed on NBCSports.com and FuboTV which offers free trial.

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) has provided Rs 2 lakh life insurance coverage to over 21 crore beneficiaries, ensuring financial security for families in times of uncertainty, the Finance Ministry said on Saturday. The Finance Ministry in a social media post on X added that the cumulative enrolment under the PMJJBY has recorded at 21.67 crore, and the cumulative number of claims received was 860,575, worth Rs 17,211.50 as of October 20 this year. PMJJBY is a one-year life insurance scheme renewable from year to year, offering coverage for death due to any reason. Persons in the age group of 18-50 years having an individual bank or a post office account are entitled to enrol under the scheme.

natural gas will eat into its growth, according to a joint study by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) and Deloitte. Household consumption makes up about 90% of the total LPG consumption in the country. About 99% of households have access to clean fuel—domestic LPG connections have doubled in a decade to 32 crore —but many poor families consume an abysmally low amount of fuel. Their consumption is expected to expand in the future and can fuel demand for LPG. However, this growth will likely be more than offset by a rapid expansion of piped natural gas (PNG). “As city gas distribution sector grows, it will be the key factor that will erode LPG demand,” the study said. “Demand erosion will be prominent in the domestic segment as PNG—domestic and commercial—is cheaper than LPG.”

People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti Saturday said the idea of 'one nation, one election' undermines the the country's federal structure. «Unfortunately, this NDA government is destroying India's Constitution day by day. India is a federal country, which has a federal structure. By talking of 'one nation, one election', you are undermining that federal structure,» Mufti told reporters here. The NDA government talks of making a «Viksit Bharat» by 2047, but actually they are «taking the country backwards», she said. «They talk of 2047, but they are rather moving backwards. After the country became independent, there was 'one nation, one election' (in the early years). After that, there has been distribution of power among regions and a federal structure was born. They want to take us back to the same dictatorship which I think is very wrong,» she added.

Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said the Department of Posts is going through a business process restructuring exercise to transition to a digital platform as he asserted that Dak Sewa is Jan Sewa (postal service is public service). Speaking on the occasion of the 50th Foundation Day of Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service, the minister said the shift is particularly relevant in the context of e-commerce growth, positioning the department to lead in this emerging business avenue. «Our department is going to go digital. Our department is going through a business process restructuring exercise, where we will transform ourselves in the days to come into a logistics corporation, where we must become the leaders in the world, with a new business avenue that is growing in terms of e-commerce,» he said. He noted that the Department of Posts today is the largest distribution network across the world, with 1,64,000 post offices.

AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Saturday expressed confidence of former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal returning to power in the national capital after the assembly elections, saying «the people of Delhi have faith in Kejriwal and they do not need anyone else». Talking to PTI on his return from the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, the former deputy chief minister of Delhi slammed the BJP over Delhi's «deteriorating law and order situation». «We have fought all the elections without any alliance with the Congress, whether it was in 2013, 2015 or 2019 and we will fight the upcoming (assembly) election alone as well,» Sisodia, who had reached the shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district on Friday evening, said. He said it is the people of Delhi who make AAP leaders fight the elections.

Heavy pollution across several parts of the country also contributed to increased sales of respiratory medications, particularly Foracort, used for asthma and related conditions. Foracort emerged as the top-selling drug for the month, recording sales of Rs 82 crore with a 2% growth. Antibiotic Augmentin secured the second spot with Rs 76 crore in sales and a 9% growth, while antidiabetic drug Glycomet GP ranked third with flat sales of Rs 69 crore.

WPL) 2025 will see a mini auction take place in Bengaluru on December 15. The five teams have a chance to polish their squads as they aim to win the silverware next year. Mumbai Indians were the inaugural champions in 2023 while Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted the trophy earlier this year’s with Delhi Capitals finishing as the runners-up on both occasions. Gujarat Giants enter the auction with the biggest purse of Rs 4.4 crore while Delhi Capitals have the smallest budget at Rs 2.5 crore.

The home loan interest rate is the amount charged by the lender on the borrower's principal sum. You repay a loan in Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) comprising principal and interest. Repayment by way of EMI commences from the month following the month in which you take the full disbursement. One of the most crucial things a lender considers when disbursing a home loan is the CIBIL score. Your CIBIL score indicates your ability to repay any debt. TransUnion CIBIL (Credit Information Bureau India Limited) monitors credit scores for individuals based on their credit history.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has bluntly termed the dual governance model in the Union Territory — where he shares power with the lieutenant governor — a «recipe for disaster», as he urged the Centre to keep its promise and restore statehood to the region at the earliest. In his first sit-down interview since assuming office in October, Abdullah expressed cautious optimism over the Centre's commitment to restoring J-K's statehood, citing repeated promises made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah during election campaigns. The chief minister's candid remarks underscore the complex political landscape in Jammu and Kashmir, and the difficulties in pushing for a more defined and unified administrative leadership by virtue of getting statehood. Abdullah drew parallels with corporate leadership, challenging anyone to name a successful business with multiple leaders.

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Resources have to be used to uplift underprivileged sections of society, ensure financial inclusion, reduce regional disparities, strengthen defense capabilities, provide quality education, and much more. It then becomes essential for a well-planned budget for any government to achieve economic stability and growth.

scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) witnessed a significant reduction to 2.67 percent in June 2024 from 11.18 percent in March 2018, the Finance Ministry stated on Saturday. The ministry further added in a social media post on X that the asset quality has improved significantly while the provisional coverage ratio (PCR) has also increased from 49.31 percent in March 2015 to a healthy 92.52 percent in June, showing an increased resilience.

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. This comes only months after coming out of retirement to play the T20 World Cup. The left-arm bowler had retired from all forms of international cricket in 2020. «After careful consideration, I have taken the difficult decision to retire from international cricket. These decisions are never easy but are inevitable. I feel this is the right time for the next generation to take the baton and elevate Pakistan Cricket to new heights!» he wrote on his social media handles. «Representing my country has been and always will be the greatest honour of my life. I would sincerely like to thank the PCB, my family and friends and, above all, my fans for their continuous love & support,» he added.

A senior citizen fixed deposit is a kind of investment designed especially for those sixty years of age and above. Depending on their financial objectives and needs, senior citizens can select an FD duration that ranges from a few months to several years. Senior citizens looking to lock in higher returns on their savings might consider a three-year fixed deposit. Current interest rates on these deposits are attractive. It is important to note that if the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decides to reduce interest rates, future FD rates may decrease.