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BusinessPhoto: NDTV TechDuring the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2026 in India, premium OLED TVs from brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, and Haier are available at substantial discounts. Buyers can benefit from reduced prices, exchange offers, and bank discounts, making it an ideal time to upgrade living room setups with high-quality OLED TVs.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar assured a delegation of seers that he will not divide the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community amid debates on its separate religious status. He emphasized unity and apologized for past attempts to separate the groups. The issue gained prominence after the 2018 Assembly elections when the previous government recommended minority status for the community.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
HealthPhoto: Deccan HeraldIn Bengaluru, private hospitals are refusing treatment or charging above limits under the Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka (AB-ArK) scheme, making surgeries expensive and inaccessible for many, especially the poor. Since 2018, treatment rates have not been revised despite rising medical costs. Hospitals often charge out-of-scheme fees or deter patients with high prices. Health officials acknowledge the need to revise rates to ensure better access.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldIn New Delhi, heavy security was deployed to control anti-CEC protests, highlighting Gen Z's rising political influence. Mainstream parties cautiously engage with the CJP-led movement, balancing ideology and political positioning. Left parties, including CPM leaders like Pinarayi Vijayan and M A Baby, led visible protests. Student groups like SFI and CPI(ML) mobilized marches, coordinating closely with CJP amid police interception at Safdarjung flyover.
Deccan Herald··New Delhi
PoliticsPhoto: Times of IndiaOpposition leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the government's actions against protesters, urging students not to fear and affirming support for them. He sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him "Mogambo Modi" and accusing him of destroying India's democracy. Gandhi asserted that no force can prevent Modi from facing justice.
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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduFormer Mayor V.K. Prasanth alleged that the UDF government plans to relocate animals from Thiruvananthapuram Zoo to Vantara Zoological Centre in Gujarat and Puthur Zoo in Thrissur. A senior official team has been sent to Vantara. Prasanth criticized Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan's earlier proposal to move the zoo from the city center. Minister O.J. Janeesh hinted at zoo privatization and sponsorship during Wildlife Week.
The Hindu··Thiruvananthapuram
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Photo: NDTV TechDuring the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2026 in India, premium OLED TVs from brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, and Haier are available at substantial discounts. Buyers can benefit from reduced prices, exchange offers, and bank discounts, making it an ideal time to upgrade living room setups with high-quality OLED TVs.
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