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Karnataka to track cancer patients after fake drug bust
In order to make it easy for laboratories, doctors, and pharmaceutical firms to differentiate between fake and original drugs, the department has written to the headquarters of Pfizer to release their reference standards, says Health Minister U.T. Khader
AI replacing 3rd language in Karnataka high schools? Teachers protest against move
In response to the state government's initiative to replace third languages with artificial intelligence, teachers took to the streets to voice their concerns. They advocated for AI to be taught as a distinct elective instead. Furthermore, the forum highlighted the challenges posed by restrictions on hiring language professors, warning that such changes could jeopardize both student language education and job availability for teachers in Karnataka's diverse linguistic landscape.
Bengaluru drug scam: Rs 12cr spurious Pfizer stock sold to hospitals since Feb 2025; kingpin among 8 held
Karnataka health minister ordered an assistant drug controller suspended for negligence. The officer failed to secure a wholesale pharmacy linked to a drug racket. Authorities cancelled and suspended licenses of sixteen and eight pharmacies respectively. These actions followed investigations into suspected spurious drugs seized near Bidar. Pfizer's drug supply in Karnataka has also been temporarily restricted by the FDA.
Karnataka tightens marriage registration rules, says Aadhaar cannot be age proof
The direction came in the light of incidents where the age in the Aadhaar card and birth certificate were mismatched, resulting in child marriage.
Karnataka HC orders court-monitored probe into KPSC irregularities; sets up SIT headed by DGP Alok Kumar
While giving 100 days for the SIT to complete investigation and submit final report, the Court also directed it to submit an investigation progress report every 30 days
Kasturirangan report threatens livelihoods: Karnataka Chief Minister
Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy made a 12-page statement, reiterating that the government was committed to protecting both the Western Ghats and the livelihoods of people
Vande Mataram ends after 2 stanzas in Karnataka Assembly and Council; BJP legislators recite full version
The opposition members were holding a copy of the song while reciting the full version of Vande Mataram.
BJP legislators recite full Vande Mataram after official recording ends at two stanzas
BJP members shouted slogans against the Karnataka government for not playing the Vande Mataram in full.
Karnataka issues order restricting Vande Mataram to two stanzas in State functions
However, the entire six stanzas will be played or sung in functions involving the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, or Governor, the order further states
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