Karnataka faces severe drought, looming drinking water, power shortages: CM ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday flagged a severe drought and a looming shortage of drinking water and electricity in…

Karnataka faces severe drought, looming drinking water, power shortages: CM ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday flagged a severe drought and a looming shortage of drinking water and electricity in the state, saying the government was exploring options to boost thermal generation and source additional supplies through the national grid.Read moreIndia’s August retail inflation rises to 4.82% from 4.45% in JulyRetail inflation increased to 4.82 per cent in August, largely driven by higher food prices, according to government data released on Monday.Read moreTehelka founder Tarun Tejpal surrenders before Goa court amid conviction in rape case, sent to jailTehelka founder editor and rape convict Tarun Tejpal on Monday surrendered before a Goa court after the Supreme Court earlier refused respite in sexual assault case.Read moreBRICS a ‘motley’ collection of nations, China benefited most from summit: Kapil SibalRajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Monday described the BRICS as a “motley” collection of nations from which no definitive resolutions can emerge, and claimed that China benefitted the most from the grouping’s just-concluded summit in New Delhi.Read moreSix years after Sushant Singh Rajput’s manager’s death, CBI files FIR in Disha Salian caseThe CBI has registered an FIR in connection with the death of Disha Salian, former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, officials said on Monday.Read moreFood safety, scholarships & passes: Karnataka CM Shivakumar makes surprise hostel visit to inspect students’ facilities in KanakapuraKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar made an impromptu visit to the boys’ hostel at Dr B R Ambedkar Government College in Kanakapura, turning his attention to the day-to-day facilities available to students.Read moreMore than a hit-and-run? Speeding car dashes against woman biker, drags two-wheeler after she falls offA chilling video of a speeding car hitting a sports bike ridden by a woman on Golf Course Road in Gurugram and knocking her off the bike and dragging it for several metres has emerged, sparking strong anger online with calls to arrest the perpetrators as soon as possible.Read moreGanpati, Gauri-Ganesh & Chovoth: Many shades of ‘Vighnaharta’ as India welcomes BappaLord Ganesha is here! India marked Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday as devotees brought home idols of Lord Ganesh and at public pandals and offered prayers, special rituals and devotional songs. In several places, cultural programmes and community celebrations are also organised as part of the festivities.Read moreWhy Taliban told Osama to watch his back after Kandahar hijack, CIA docs revealThe Taliban regime in Afghanistan had warned Al Qaeda terrorist Osama bin Laden to step up his security after the Kandahar hijack of an Indian Airlines flight in late 1999, intelligence documents released by the CIA have revealed.Read moreAsia Cup trophy-Naqvi row: ‘Conscious, institutional decision under prevailing circumstances’: BCCI’s Saikia saysBCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday said the women’s cricket team’s refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) Pakistani chief Mohsin Naqvi was a “conscious, institutional” call taken by the Board keeping circumstances and sentiments in view.Read more

Source: Deccan Herald