Karnataka Chief Minister, BS Yediyurappa on Wednesday directed officials to extend the last of fees payment for candidates selected in third round counseling of CET.
Owing to the heavy rain Coastal Karnataka has witnessed over the last few days, water level at Ullal, Uchila and Someshwara seas have increased significantly and waves have intensified, raising concerns for the local residents.
Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill which seeks to increase the number of Supreme Court judges from the present 30 to 33 with a view to reducing pendency of cases.
Veteran director and actor Hrithik Roshan's grandfather, J Om Prakash, passed away on Wednesday. He was 93. The news of his death was shared by actor Deepak Parashar, who said that Prakash breathed his last in the morning.
India on Tuesday contributed USD 5 million to the UN Palestine refugee agency and called for ensuring sustained fiscal support for the organisation's work.
The Reserve Bank on Wednesday cut key interest rate for the fourth consecutive time, as it reduces repo rate by 35 basis points to 5.40 per cent to boost the slowing economy.
"God help Indian cricket," said Sourav Ganguly, expressing his displeasure after Rahul Dravid was issued a notice from the BCCI's ethics officer on conflict of interest allegations against the legend.
UN General Assembly President Maria Fernanda Espinosa has expressed condolences at the demise of India's former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, describing her as an "extraordinary" woman and leader who devoted her life to public service.
Virat Kohli led from the front as India defeated the West Indies by seven wickets in the third T20 International in Guyana to complete a 3-0 whitewash in the three-match series on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the residence of former union minister Sushma Swaraj and paid his respects.
