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BS Yeddyurappa.

My son not contesting from Varuna constituency: Yeddyurappa

In a surprise announcement, BJP state president BS Yeddyurappa said on Monday that his son BY Vijayendra would not contest from Varuna constituency in Mysuru against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son Yatindra, triggering angry protests from party workers that led to a police lathicharge.

Yamuna River water dispute

Yamuna water dispute: SC asks Delhi, Haryana, Centre to hold meeting

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the chief secretaries of Delhi and Haryana and the secretary of the Ministry of Water Resources to hold a meeting immediately to discuss and sort out the issues relating to the supply of Yamuna river water to the national capital.

Rupee Indian Currency

Rupee falls for 6th day, crumbles 36 paise to 66.48 vs US dollar

Extending its losing run for the sixth straight session, the rupee on Monday plummeted by a staggering 36 paise to hit a fresh 13-month low of 66.48 against the US dollar as rising crude prices and sustained foreign fund outflows led to subdued forex market sentiment.