The discovery extends the known range of the lynx spider genus ‘Hamataliwa’, which had previously been documented in parts of southern India, China and Southeast Asia. 

 Belagavi’s farmers are shifting from tobacco to sugarcane and turmeric, boosting profitability, while tobacco cultivation declines due to health awareness. 

 Congress has moved its Karnataka MLAs to a resort ahead of the June 18 elections to prevent cross-voting and secure five out of seven seats. 

 The accused have told their interrogators that they killed the man following prolonged disputes over his alleged objectionable behaviour towards the woman. 

 The two leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains in eastern France.