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Despite ban, large LED boards begin to surface

The civic body has, however, turned a blind eye as no action has been taken against
the advertisers despite a ban on such hoardings. A number of large LED boards have begun
to surface in many parts of the city, beaming commercial advertisements without permission
from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

Hundreds still stranded, plants closed in flood-hit Chennai

Authorities said some low-lying areas of the state were still inundated and
government officials and volunteers were taking supplies to people stuck in their homes in
slums and other areas.

Soil dumping puts 330-acre Hennagara Lake at risk

Hennagara Lake near Electronic City – which was constantly fed with industrial
effluents – is in trouble yet again. Hundreds of trucks are making a beeline to the lake on a
daily basis, filling the live waterbody with fresh soil. Residents, who live close to the 330-
acre lake, are worried that the unchecked dumping of soil could leave their homes flooded.

Air India Express introduces premium economy

The Vista VIP class, essentially a premium offering, will include additional amenities like
wider seats and more legroom, an increased baggage allowance of 40 Kg on international
flights and 25 Kg on domestic flights, gourmet hot meals and the convenience of Xpress
Ahead priority services.

Drive against defective number plates

On Monday and Tuesday, Banashankari traffic police registered 24 cases against two-
wheeler users for defective number plates, while Jayanagar traffic police registered a total of
36 cases on Wednesday.

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Government to consider proposal to carry out cloud seeding in
Karnataka.
 The Karnataka government will consider a proposal to carry out cloud seeding in the
State in the wake of forecast of cloudy weather conditions over the next three to four days,
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar assured the Legislative Assembly on December 8.

Kalyana Karnataka region records increase in crime against women:

NCRB data
Ballari recorded highest crimes in 2022, Kalaburagi recorded highest cases in last five
years. A total of 2,411 cases of crime against women were registered across seven districts
of Kalyana Karnataka region in 2022, up from 2,227 in 2021 and 2,087 in 2020, according
to the latest data released by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

No quick fix for man-elephant conflict

Since August 8, six people have died in elephant attacks in the two neighbouring
districts of Hassan and Chikkamagaluru. Among them, two were working for the Forest
Department

Rupee falls 2 paise to close at 83.38 against US dollar

Forex traders said stronger American currency in the overseas markets and a rebound
in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. The rupee consolidated in a narrow range
and settled lower by 2 paise to 83.38 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday after the
Reserve Bank of India kept the policy rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent.

5,965 driving licences suspended in Karnataka in 3 years for fatal

accidents
The driving licenses (DL) of 5,965 drivers have been suspended by the Transport
Department in the past three years (2020–21 to 2022–23) for causing fatal road accidents
across Karnataka. The period saw a total of 29,173 fatal accidents, reveals data from the
Transport Department.

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RBI raises UPI payment limit to hospitals, educational institutes to
Rs 5 lakhs
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said that “The Reserve Bank is working on establishing a
cloud facility for the financial sector in India for this purpose that he added would enhance
data security, integrity, and privacy.”

Wadiyar unhappy with installation of statue of late seer at Gun House

Circle
Wadiyar said: “I have learnt about placing of a statue surreptitiously during late evening
hours, using a crane at Gun House Circle Mysore. It is very unfortunate that this kind of high
handedness is displayed from an organisation claiming to be a prudent institution. I have
supported sentiments of the members of the community who have persistently resisted
installation of the statue in the said location”.

Party not connected, MP Sahu should explain source of money

unearthed: Congress on Odisha I-T raids
"The Indian National Congress is in no way connected with the businesses of Dheeraj Sahu,
MP. Only he can explain, and should explain, how huge amounts of cash have been
reportedly unearthed by the income-tax authorities from his properties," AICC general
secretary Communications Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X.

Don't reopen internal quota issue, Dalit team urges CM Siddaramaiah

“Why does the government want to now open this closed chapter again?” Rathod said. A
division has emerged among Dalit leaders in Karnataka over internal reservation among the
Scheduled Castes, with a delegation meeting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday and
urging him not to open this 'closed chapter' again.

When womb turns grave: Sex-selective abortions continue unabated

in Karnataka
Vamsha illa’ (‘no heir apparent’) is what Shruthi’s mother-in-law expressed when she saw
her granddaughter for the first time. The mother-in-law had visited several temples, praying
for a baby boy. When the baby came, she refused to even hold her. “She was desperate for
the first child to be male,” says Shruthi, a resident of Mandya.

Question lead:-
Check or checkmate for Opposition parties in India
How can the Opposition respond effectively to BJP’s cohesive strategy and its recent
victory?

Zoya Akhtar says female actors themselves are apprehensive about

leading films
The first question they'll ask you is 'who is the guy in the film?'

2023
Tata Nexon vs Honda Elevate
Can the Tata SUV punch above its weight?

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Dasara veteran Arjuna dies during wild tusker op
Arjuna, the majestic elephant known for carrying the golden howdah during Dasara, died
during an operation to capture a wild tusker.

Man Found Dead In Goa, Bodies Of Wife, Son Recovered

InNKarnataka; Cops Suspect...

An official said the man, identified as Shyam Patil, was a labour contractor and was
reportedly reeling under debts he had taken from institutions as well as individuals.