Deccan Herald

Islamabad: The Mecca agreement, signed between Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia last month, is a "defensive alliance" and there are no plans to expand it at the moment, Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Read E-Paper The statement came in response to a question at a weekly briefing on how Pakistan plans to fulfill its obligations under the accord after Saudi Arabia was attacked by the Houthis.

Chitradurga: Water released from the Bhadra reservoir towards the Chitradurga Branch Canal (CBC) as part of the Upper Bhadra Project reached Gonur Lake in the taluk around 3 pm on Wednesday. Farmers and residents welcomed the water, which they described as a lifeline, by performing Ganga pooja. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE.

Nagpur: Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has called Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil her brother and invited him for a meal at her home. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Read E-Paper In response, Jarange, whose hunger strike for Maratha quota at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district entered the 13th day on Thursday, said this is not the time for him to visit her.

Kathmandu: The death toll due to the flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,377 on Thursday as more bodies were recovered from the affected districts, while rescue and search operations continue for more than 5,000 missing people, authorities said. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE.

Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday (September 10) congratulated his successor D K Shivakumar and certified the latter's government as on the "right path." ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Read E-Paper "In three months, DK Shivakumar has put efforts to continue all guarantees. Alongside, he is trying to provide several new thoughts and programmes to the people.

The Supreme Court has asked the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to consider exempting the current Class 6 batch from its new three-language policy for this academic year. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE.

Bagalkot: Deputy Commissioner Sangappa advised Ganesha festival committees and the public to co-operate with the district administration to ensure peaceful, harmonious and meaningful Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Read E-Paper Chairing a peace meeting at his office in the city on Wednesday, he said festivals should promote harmony, brotherhood and Indian culture.

Ballari: State BJP leaders are geared up for the valedictory convention of the party’s 10-day ‘Ballari Chalo’ padayatra to be held at the Municipal College Ground here on Thursday. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Read E-Paper The padayatra, which commenced from Lingasgur in Raichur district on September 1, reached the city on Wednesday.

Vijayapura: The Army Recruitment Office, Mangaluru and the district administration are jointly holding the Agniveer recruitment rally from September 10 to 22 at the B R Ambedkar Stadium in the city, said Recruitment Officer Col Somu Maharajan. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Read E-Paper Addressing the media here on Wednesday, the rally will be held in a transparent manner as the candidates will be recruited based on their merit.

Dharwad: As per the directions of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of the electoral roll is underway in the district. The draft electoral roll was published on August 24, with 13.53 lakh voters included in it, said Additional Deputy Commissioner Geetha C D. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE.