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Draft Apartment Bill gives flat owners stronger rights over common areas
The proposed Bill attempts to end the disputes arising between flat owners and builders over the ownership and use of common spaces. | Photo Credit: File Photo The proposed Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026, finally attempts to end the disputes arising between flat owners and builders over the ownership and use of common…
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Israel tells Pentagon chief will keep troops in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ‘security zones’
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz. | Photo Credit: Reuters Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz told his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth early on Thursday (July 16, 2026) that Israel is determined to keep its forces in “security zones” it has carved out inside Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip. In a statement, Mr. Katz’s office said…
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Cyber police issue lookout circular against controversial Kerala YouTuber ‘Thoppi’
The Ernakulam Rural Cyber police have issued a lookout circular against YouTuber Mohammad Nihad, popularly known as ‘Thoppi,’ in connection with a case against him for allegedly posting obscene visuals through streaming platforms. The police said that he has been absconding since the case was registered on June 20, 2026. The lookout circular was issued…
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One dead, 24 missing after boat sinks in Indonesia: rescuers
A passenger boat sank off an Indonesian island, killing at least one person and leaving 24 others missing, the local search and rescue agency said on Thursday (July 16, 2026). An engine failure caused the boat to sink as it sailed near Selayar, a small island south of the larger Sulawesi, said the head of…
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DMK MPs urges Centre to constitute tribunal for Mekedatu
DMK president M.K. Stalin chaired a virtual meeting of the party’s MPs ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Photo credit: X/@arivalayam DMK MPs on Thursday (July 16, 2026) urged the BJP-led Union government to constitute a tribunal to resolve the dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the proposed construction of a balancing reservoir…
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What has been the impact of ethanol blending?
Farmers load freshly harvested sugarcane into a tractor trolley during the harvesting season, in Karad, Maharashtra, on December 15. | Photo Credit: PTI The story so far: E20 petrol, which contains 20% ethanol and is being sold by Indian oil refiners, has been much in the news lately. India has achieved its target to blend…