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Wellness

Cancelling Cancer: Serum Institute launches nationwide HPV awareness drive

With cervical cancer continuing to claim the lives of thousands of Indian women each year, the Serum Institute of India (SII) has stepped forward with a bold nationwide awareness initiative — Conquer HPV & Cancer Conclave 2025”— kicked off in Bengaluru recently.

Community

Unemployment rate surges in May, says PLFS report

On 16 June 2025, the Ministry of Statistics released its Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) – a Monthly Bulletin for the Month of May 2025. The key finding of the report shows that there is an increase in the unemployment rate in May in comparison with April 2025.

Innovation

Global Electronics Association launched to strengthen industry voice, supply chain resilience

Marking a major shift in global industry representation, IPC has officially rebranded itself as the Global Electronics Association, signalling its evolution from a printed circuit board-focused body to a unified voice for the entire electronics ecosystem.

Commerce

Karnataka Industries Minister meets Danish firms in MoU-to-ground-investment-conversion effort

Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil with his official team in Denmark. Bengaluru: In a major push to attract Danish investments into Karnataka, M.B. Patil, Minister

Wellness

Karnataka Governor bats for a ‘Roga-Mukta, Yoga-Yukta’ life

“The practice of yoga guides us towards non-violence, compassion, and peace — values that are essential for sustainable development and the preservation of our planet.

Wellness

South Western Railway celebrates 11th International Yoga Day

The 11th International Yoga Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by South Western Railway at the Chalukya Railway Institute, Gadag Road, Hubballi.

Community

‘Griha-kshetre, Yuddha-kshetre’: Hike in minority housing quota ups political heat in Karnataka

A political firestorm erupted in Karnataka on Thursday after the state cabinet approved a 5 percent increase in the housing quota for minority communities — from 10 to 15 — under various urban and rural housing schemes.

Wellness

Union Home Minister inaugurates BGS Medical campus in Bengaluru

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated the sprawling new campus of Adichunchanagiri University and BGS Medical College and Hospital on the outskirts of Bengaluru, reiterating the Centre’s commitment to accessible healthcare and inclusive medical education, especially for the poor and underprivileged.

Commerce

India ranks 15 in global FDI attraction: UNCTAD Report 2025

On June 19, 2025, the World Investment Report for 2025 was released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), highlighting a negative outlook due to trade tensions, geopolitical issues, and economic volatility.

Community

Now, higher quota for minorities in government urban housing

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has said that the government was increasing quota for minorities in urban housing built by the Housing Department to 15 percent from the earlier 10 percent.