Mumbai: The rupee pared its initial gains and settled for the day lower by 1 paisa at a fresh all-time low of 83.09 against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by a strong greenback overseas and a negative trend in domestic equities.

New Delhi: Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum Thursday sent a letter petition to the Chief Justice of India bringing his attention to the circulation of hate speech videos in connection with the Nuh violence and seeking to direct the Haryana government to prevent such incidents and take action against the offenders.

Bengaluru: In response to Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa's recent suggestion that "senior ministers should leave their ministerial posts two and a half years later," Karnataka's Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara has made it clear that he has no intentions of stepping down from his ministerial position.

Chikkamagaluru: The lifeless body of Kashi Bopaiah, a manager at Khangudda coffee estate in NR Pur taluk, who had been reported missing for two days, has been discovered in a lake. Originally hailing from Shettigeri village in Kodagu district, Kashi Bopaiah was employed as a manager at Khan Gudda Coffee Estate within the Balehonnur Hobali range for several years.

Bengaluru: Taking strong exception to the Karnataka government's decision to release Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu, opposition BJP and JD(S) have accused the Congress dispensation of 'betraying' the people of the state and its farmers for the sake of politics and to save its INDIA bloc ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

New Delhi: Media reports claiming that Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY beneficiaries who are already dead are still on the system getting treatment are misleading, the health ministry said on Thursday.

Bengaluru: In a candid response, BJP legislator ST Somashekhar has quashed rumors of his potential move to the Congress party. He asserted that while he has no intentions of crossing party lines, some members of his own party have exhibited a desire to facilitate his shift to Congress.

Bengaluru: More than 15 prominent senior writers and thinkers in Karnataka have united to express their concern over receiving death threats, prompting them to appeal to Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara for immediate action. The delegation of intellectuals, who have been steadfastly advocating against fascism, casteism, and blind faith, has urged the government to address this issue promptly.