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The India Meteorological Department has said that there is a likelihood of increased heat in the state today. High heat can cause many serious health problems such as sunstroke, sunburn, and dehydration.

Bengaluru's property tax system is changing, with rates set to increase by 5.3% to 8.2%. The first revision since 2016 introduces six categories and a 10% annual cap on tax increases. Despite adjustments, the aim is to simplify and rationalize the system, with increases lower than those in 2016.

Tensions escalate as the United States issues a stark advisory, cautioning its citizens of an imminent extremist threat in Moscow. The urgent alert raises concerns over the safety of American nationals in the Russian capital, prompting increased security measures.

In a bold move, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a directive urging the bolstering of warfighting capabilities, citing increased tensions with the United States and South Korea. This call for heightened military preparedness raises concerns about the stability in the Korean peninsula.

The rates of 19 kg commercial LPG petrol cylinders have been raised by 25 by state-run oil marketing corporations (OMCs) effective from March 01, 2024. Check the revised rates here. 

"Today, deepfakes often involve sexual imagery, fraud, or political disinformation. Since AI is progressing rapidly and making deepfakes much easier to create, safeguards are needed," the group said in the letter.

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill, increasing temple revenue allocations. The BJP strongly criticized the bill, accusing the Congress of divisive politics and mismanagement. They oppose provisions allowing non-religious individuals on temple committees, warning against diluting Hindu traditions and depletion of temple funds.

In a shocking turn of events, the 35-year-old son of a close ally to Vladimir Putin was discovered dead under mysterious circumstances, leaving investigators and the public grappling for answers. Such instances have increased in Russia after the Ukraine invasion in 2022.

The report reveals that Pakistan's per capita debt has increased by 36% from $823 in 2011 to $1,122 in 2023, while GDP per capita has seen a 6% decline during the same period.

Despite recent strains in diplomatic relations between India and the Maldives, India has increased its development assistance to the island nation. The move comes amidst demands from the Maldivian president for Indian troops to leave and concerns about the Maldives' engagement with China

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On the day of Bramayugam's release, Kerala received more than 100 additional shows due to the influx of audience, which increased to more than 140 on Saturday (Feb 17).

During FY 2022-23, donations to national parties in India increased by Rs 91.701 crore, with the BJP leading in donations at Rs 719.858 crore, marking a 17.12% rise from the previous fiscal year. The INC saw a decrease of 16.27%, while the CPI(M) and AAP experienced declines of 39.56% and 2.99%, respectively

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report stated that the state's borrowing through KIIFB has increased the liability of the Kerala government. 

The first phase of widening the runway strip at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has been completed. The width of the strip on both sides of the runway has been increased from 75 meters to 110 meters.