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Last Updated on February 25, 2025
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Tamil Nadu
Recent archaeological findings based on excavations in parts of Tamil Nadu have shown that usage of iron in the state dates back over 5,300 years (3345 BCE). This fascinating piece of information was revealed in the report ‘Antiquity of Iron’ by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA).
Karnataka
- Senior officials in the Forest department believe that a combination of factors – from habitat degradation, fragmentation and climate change to the rising number of wildlife – has led to an increase in the conflict cases. The conflict numbers for the year 2023-24 crossed the 50,000 mark, a whopping 40 per cent increase from 36,000 in 2012-12.
- While the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) dug up nearly 1,000 recharge wells last summer, experts say that one year may not be enough to see improvement in groundwater levels.
- IMA ponzi scheme victims will get compensation before Ramzan, says Karnataka minister
According to the statement.
Over one lakh depositors invested Rs 3,213.58 crore in IMA in hopes of doubling their money, but they were
defrauded.
India
India witnessed 84 Internet shutdowns in 2024, that is second highest in the world, according to a report by digital rights organisation Access Now.
Myanmar, which saw 85 such blackouts imposed by the military junta in the country, stood on top of the list, said the report.
World
The German federation election results have come out. While the CDU/CSU has a plurality, they do not hold an absolute majority in the Bundestag. Coalition negotiations will be crucial, with possibilities including partnerships with either the SPD or the Greens, as a coalition with the AfD has been ruled out by CDU leaders
| CDU/CSU | AfD | SPD | Greens | The Left | FDP | |
| Seat Share | 208 | 151 | 121 | 85 | 64 | 0 |
| Vote Share (%) | 29 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Head of Party | Friedrich Merz | Tino Chrupalla & Alice Weidel | Olaf Scholz | Omid Nouripour & Ricarda Lang | Janine Wissler & Susanne Hennig-Wellsow | Christian Lindner |
