Solar, wind energy producers get Karnataka high court protection from stricter ‘deviation’ penalty | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The high court passed an interim order directing authorities to not enforce the revised Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) regulations against National Solar Energy Federation of India and others, including wind energy producers.Under CERC’s new Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) regime, which came into effect from April 1, stakeholders are required to declare in advance…

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ICE agents shoot man in California wanted in El Salvador; suspect tried to run over officers

Federal immigration officers from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot a man on Tuesday morning during a law enforcement action in Stanislaus County, California, authorities said. The shooting occurred during a vehicle stop along Interstate 5 near Sperry Avenue in Patterson.The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident involved ICE agents and that…

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Ameesha Patel on losing Aamir Khan’s Lagaan, working with Shiney Ahuja, addresses claims of Akshay Kumar using a teleprompter | Hindi Movie News

Ameesha Patel has recently spoken about losing out on Lagaan, calling it a decision she respected rather than resented. Reflecting on the missed opportunity, she said there was no politics involved in the casting.“There was no politics involved. Ashutosh Gowariker was very honest. He felt I looked too fair and too educated for the role—my…

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Upcoming cars, SUVs in April 2026: Mercedes CLA, new Taigun & more

March 2026 saw multiple launches, facelifts and line-up revisions across segments in the Indian automotive market. Key introductions included updated midsize SUVs such as the Skoda Kushaq and Renault Duster, while models like the Hyundai Exter and Verna received mid-cycle updates. Manufacturers also revised variant offerings, with changes made to the Kia Sonet and Tata…

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II PU results in Karnataka: Udupi retains top spot, Vijayapura makes big progress | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The overall pass percentage across the state rose by 13 percentage points, from 73.45% in 2025 (Exam 1) to 86.48% this year.Among districts, Udupi and Dakshina Kannada have secured the top positions with pass percentages of 96.39% and 96.35%, respectively. The deputy director of PU Education (DDPU) of Udupi district, Maruthi, told TOI that…

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More hunting, fewer limits: Trump lifts restrictions in national parks and wilderness areas

The Trump administration is pushing to expand hunting and fishing access across national parks, wildlife refuges and wilderness areas by rolling back several existing restrictions on federal land.In January, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum directed agencies under the US Department of the Interior to remove what he called “unnecessary regulatory or administrative barriers” to hunting and…

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Handwritten letters, human chain: How Mojtaba Khamenei controls Iran from the shadows

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is commanding the country through a secret “human chain” of handwritten letters to avoid detection by the US and Israel, according to a report by The New York Times.The report said messages meant for the leader are “handwritten, sealed in envelopes and passed on via a human chain” of trusted…

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Nor’Wester Odisha: 3 killed, 3 injured as Nor’wester wreaks havoc in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj, Puri districts | Bhubaneswar News

BARIPADA/PURI: At least three people were killed and three others injured as Nor’westers battered Odisha’s Mayurbhanj and Puri districts, police reported on Saturday.Strong winds accompanied by thunderstorms struck Baripada, the headquarters of Mayurbhanj district, around 11 pm on Friday, an officer said.“Two people were killed, and three others were injured. The deceased were travelling on…

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