Ridhimas Stunning Comeback at WPGT 2026: Leads by Three Shots in 12th Leg
Bengaluru, August 12: Ridhima Dilawari made a remarkable return in the 12th leg of the Womens Professional Golf Tour (WPGT) 2026, showcasing her skills at Prestige Golfshire on Wednesday. After securing three victories in the first six legs, she scored an impressive 5-under 67, establishing a solid three-shot lead over her competitors. The golfer from ... Read more Ridhimas Stunning Comeback at WPGT 2026: Leads by Three Shots in 12th Leg
Karnataka clears Rs 6,253 crore projects in aerospace, food processing, IT, renewable energy
The Karnataka government has green-lit eighty-three industrial projects that amount to an impressive six thousand two hundred fifty-three crore rupees. These initiatives cover essential sectors such as aerospace, defence, and food processing throughout the state. With sixty-nine projects located outside Bengaluru, the plan aims for a more distributed industrial growth. Key investments feature integrated industrial parks and facilities for sugar and ethanol production, enhancing overall economic vitality.
IPL 2027: Punjab Kings Kick Off Five-day Off-season Camp In New Chandigarh
New International Cricket Stadium: Two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) runners-up Punjab Kings have commenced a five-day off-season training camp at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, with an aim to hone individual player skills ahead of the 2027 season of the ten-team tournament. The camp, which started on August 11, is focused purely on skill development, providing players dedicated time to work on specific aspects of their game away from match-day pressure. The players attending the camp include wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh, batting all-rounder Shashank Singh, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harpreet Brar, batting all-rounder Pyla Avinash, leg-spinner Praveen Dubey, and middle-order batter Nehal Wadhera. The training is being conducted under the supervision of the franchise's coaching staff, with assistant coach Trevor Gonsalves overseeing the daily drills at the stadium. The setup gives the support staff an opportunity to work closely with players at different stages of their careers. This initial stint is the first in a series of off-season camps planned by the franchise management to keep the squad sharp and game-ready well in advance. More camps targeting different sets of players, with a dual focus on skill fine-tuning and fitness conditioning, will be rolled out over the coming months as the franchise looks to build a strong foundation for the next IPL season. The training is being conducted under the supervision of the franchise's coaching staff, with assistant coach Trevor Gonsalves overseeing the daily drills at the stadium. The setup gives the support staff an opportunity to work closely with players at different stages of their careers. Also Read: Live Cricket Score A couple of other franchises are also organising off-season camps for their players. 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals got some of their players to train at their High-Performance Centre in Talegaon, while 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad had a short skill and fitness camp in Chennai. IPL 2020 runners-up Delhi Capitals had a camp for its domestic players at the Just Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, where trials also happened. Article Source: IANS
Yulu raises $93 million, eyes fourfold fleet expansion
Yulu currently operates across 12 cities and plans to expand to 20 cities, while deepening its presence in existing markets such as Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru
DG Prisons orders probe into source of mobile phone used by Prajwal Revanna inside Bengaluru jail
Director-General of Prisons and Correctional Services Alok Kumar has ordered a departmental inquiry to trace the source of the mobile phone and SIM card allegedly used by former Hassan MP and convicted sexual assault accused Prajwal Revanna inside Bengaluru Central Prison at Parappana Agrahara.
Expired idli rava, coconut powder found in Bengaluru canteen during food safety check
Karnataka Health Department officials resumed inspections of eateries across Bengaluru. Expired food items and hygiene violations were discovered at the Arogya Soudha canteen. Unhygienic conditions and cockroaches were also found in a restaurant at Legislators' House. Strict legal action is threatened against businesses violating food safety regulations. The department is conducting special drives to ensure compliance with food safety laws.
Women Players Are Hungrier To Learn More Than Men; Their Energy Is Enriching, Says UPW Coach Nayar
Sai Krishnan Grounds: Following a disappointing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign, where they managed just two victories in eight matches to finish at the bottom of the points table, UP Warriorz have kicked off their pre-season preparations with an ongoing four-day training camp at the serene-looking Sai Krishnan Grounds in Bengaluru ahead of the 2027 season. The short camp is being helmed by head coach Abhishek Nayar, fielding coach Saurabh Bandekar, mentor Lisa Sthalekar, and newly appointed chief scout, former India spinner and chief selector Neetu David. A key focus for UPW, if they are to excel in WPL 2027, will be fixing their unstable opening partnership, lack of batting contributions from Indian players, and inconsistent fielding. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Nayar spoke on the objective of the ongoing camp, Neetus signing as chief selector, lessons from his first year as a head coach in womens cricket, and more. Excerpts:- Q. What are some of the primary objectives of this camp which have been ticked off, especially with the likes of Shikha Pandey, Asha Shobhana, G Trisha and Kiran Navgire in attendance? A. I think part of it was that our goals were set at the end of last season, where we had a few discussions and gave our players giveaways on what we thought they could work on. So it's more about tapping into that and seeing how much progress has been made. Then there's also this thought process of having a trial, and we've got Neetu David on board. The kind of players that she's identified that we feel could make a difference to our setup this season - some young, good prospects and this is more an opportunity for us to identify and understand which are those players. One, who could make a difference, and two, for our own players, the kind of growth we've seen so that we can now give them something to take back and work on before the WPL. So they're in a better position, if I could say that, to perform and give ourselves an opportunity in this tournament. Q. With Neetu David joining as UPWs chief scout, how has working alongside her helped accelerate your own understanding of the talent pipeline in womens cricket across the country? A. See, I've just met her and spent very little time with her, so it's very hard for me to sort of say what I've learned so far. But what I can say is that when someone has been the fourth-highest wicket-taker in international womens cricket for India, it just tells you the kind of experience she has of playing the game. Her being in the system for so long provides a great opportunity for me over the next four or five days to gather as much information as I can, specifically to understand what sort of players and characters can step up and make a difference to our team. So that is something that I'm really looking forward to. I'm very keen on picking her brains and just understanding from the different perspectives as to what we can do as a team and what I can do as a coach to impact these girls in WPL. Q. What were the biggest lessons for you in coaching a womens cricket team for the first time via this years WPL? A. Well, I think a couple of things. Addressing a situation compared to mens cricket - it's slightly different for me. There are limitations in a lot of ways in the dressing room that you sometimes want to make sure that you can address in the camps, which is why camps like this are really important. When you come into a system, and you only get a week or 10 days, it's very hard to sort of make an impact for anyone. Then, using the whole year to have such camps where you're constantly touching base with our players makes things easier. To be honest, from a coaching standpoint, when you look at women's cricket, it's exciting because they're so eager to learn and take as much information on board as they can. It's very exciting because sometimes in men's cricket, you have to be very picky and choosy about what you say because they've heard so much. In women's cricket, you just know that everyone's very hungry. You have players who are really, if I could say so, not only aspiring to do well, but motivated to make a name for themselves and to take Indian women's cricket to another level. It's a very different feeling - it's like working with cricketers who are really looking to grab those opportunities. So it's fun, and I would say it's challenging for me personally, because you work so much in men's cricket, and when you come to women's cricket, the questions sometimes are so different. It's so much fun to work with them because it challenges you as well. It's been a very interesting one for me. The field changes are obviously different. The mindset and planning are different. But all in all, I think it's been thoroughly enjoyable for me. Q. You had done camps with UPW and even commented on women's cricket. What motivated you to be very involved in women's cricket now that it's becoming big in India? A. Honestly, I wanted to challenge myself. I've done men's cricket for a very long time, and after nine years with the IPL, I just felt that, from my individual standpoint, I wanted to challenge myself in a very different way. When this opportunity came my way, I obviously thought about it. I felt I should give myself at least a 34 year buffer period just to understand if I can make an impact and if, in those years, I can learn all the things that people have done for so many years in women's cricket. The difference is that when you've played men's cricket, and you coach in it, it's still relatively easier. But when you've not played women's cricket, and then you start watching women's cricket, you still need time to understand tactically how you can help someone become better. Technically, everything remains the same. But in a marquee tournament like that, under pressure, how you can create an environment where people can actually embrace that pressure and do well. So from that standpoint, it was more of a challenge for me. It was so enduring when I did those three-day, four-day camps for me, working with those cricketers. Because, like I said earlier, the enthusiasm and excitement to learn things and the energy of wanting to do more for me was, I think, truly enriching. So I really enjoyed that, and I just felt maybe, you know, give it a shot and see if we can help turn the fortunes of UP Warriorz. Not an easy task, but we're trying our best to do that. Q. From your observations so far, where do you see the quality of women's domestic cricket heading in the next three to five years? A. I think it's been amazing. Just from last year's trials and today, after watching the girls, I was just telling some of my support staff members that there's so much difference between some of the girls, and it's hard to recognise that these girls were the same ones we saw a year ago. There's been so much growth, even in our setup, via the likes of Asha and Shikha. Even now, we can see so much of an improvement in terms of fitness, trajectory, and pace. So it just tells you that, as I said before, the willingness to want to become better, the willingness to push themselves and get better, thanks to WPL, thanks to the exposure that all these girls are getting because of what they are trying to achieve as a team in the state leagues. I just think in years to come, you're going to see women's cricket hit bigger sixes, hit more reverse sweeps, hit different areas, and bowlers are going to bowl with unique actions and bowl a lot quicker than they are now. So I feel Indian cricket is heading in a great space when it comes to women's cricket, and you will see some really exciting talent going forward. Q. After this camp in Bengaluru, are there any more preparatory camps in place for UP Warriorz, and how much do you stay in touch with players in the off-season? A. I think we've stayed in touch. It's a very individual thing. Anyway, in my coaching mantra, I love to do that. So we obviously keep touching base, and you give them a certain roadmap, and you keep following up and seeing what they're doing because the other change in women's cricket is now they play a lot of cricket and they're constantly in camps, constantly playing matches. So a lot of times the developmental phase that they normally would get has been reduced drastically. But you want to make sure you're tapping in all the time and supporting them in whatever way you can. I think UP Warriorz, in that regard, have been terrific through the years, even before I was associated with them. Kshemal Waingankar, who was the COO for a while, has always had this ideology of trying to make an impact for the player, even if it doesn't benefit the team sometimes, but if it can benefit the player, then they go for it. So a lot of times the developmental phase that they normally would get has been reduced drastically. But you want to make sure you're tapping in all the time and supporting them in whatever way you can. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So the thought process is going to be simple. There will be follow-up camps and a lot of individual camps. Once the rain subsides in Mumbai, and whenever the girls are free, we'll get them to Mumbai for short camps based on their schedule. But the idea is continuity and to have a support system for the girls whenever they require it. Article Source: IANS
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Lufthansa Technik eyes Bengaluru for expansion; Patil pitches states aerospace ecosystem
Bengaluru is under consideration by Lufthansa Technik for an expansion of its aircraft maintenance capabilities. Recently, representatives from the German company met with Karnataka's Industries Minister, M.B. Patil, to discuss the aviation landscape and the available skilled workforce. The support from the state government for their investment could further solidify Karnataka's position in the aerospace and defense sectors.
Bengaluru: Young Siblings Summit Mount Kilimanjaros 5,895-metre Uhuru Peak
Rather than describing the achievement as conquering Kilimanjaro, the brothers believe the mountain taught them humility and appreciation for simple things.
Cockroaches, Expired Idli Found In Canteen At Assembly Complex In Bengaluru
Officials reported the restaurant of the Mallige Hotel inside the Legislators House next to the Vidhana Soudha to be in unhygienic conditions. Cockroaches were found in its kitchen.
Karnataka Imposes One-Year Ban on Sale of Tobacco and Gutkha Products
Bengaluru, August 12: The Karnataka Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration has intensified its crackdown on gutkha, pan masala, and other tobacco and nicotine products. This action follows a government notification that imposes a one-year ban on the sale and distribution of these products across the state. According to an official release from the ... Read more Karnataka Imposes One-Year Ban on Sale of Tobacco and Gutkha Products
Karnataka bandh 2026: What's open and what's closed on August 13
Karnataka bans gutka, pan masala for one year
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has imposed a one-year statewide ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of gutka and pan masala products containing tobacco and nicotine, citing the need to protect public health and promote a tobacco-free society. The decision comes amid intensified enforcement by the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department against Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
FDA Flags Labelling, Storage Lapses At Zomato Hyperpure In Bengaluru; 40 Samples Collected
Officials found labelling and storage irregularities at Zomatos Bengaluru Hyperpure unit and collected 40 samples for further examination.
TripleDart tops $7 million ARR with AI-led growth, reports 50 per cent EBIT margin
Bengaluru, India TripleDart, a bootstrapped B2B growth company, today announced it has crossed $7 million in annual recurring revenue while operating at a 50% EBIT margin. The company says software, not additional headcount or capital, drove the jump. The milestone lands in the middle of a heated debate. Venture investors have poured more than $300 [] This story continues at The Next Web
Cauvery water row heats up as Karnataka objects to 12,000-cusec release to Tamil Nadu
Bengalurus August food guide: Onam sadyas, Independence Day brunches, and Burmese tea-time bites
From traditional Onam sadyas and Burmese tea-shop favourites to a Ladakhi tasting menu and Independence Day brunches, heres what Bengalurus restaurants have on the menu this August
Zetwerk planning to file IPO papers publicly, eyes raising up to $400 mn
The Bengaluru-based company, which confidentially filed for an IPO in March, may submit updated paperwork this week and is likely to begin investor meetings this month
However, the claim made by Prakash Raj that his name was arbitrarily deleted from the Bengaluru electoral roll during the SIR exercise does not hold up against official verification.
TIFR's Deepak Dhar Awarded Dirac Medal For Physics Research
Indian physicist Deepak Dhar, a professor at ICTS-TIFR in Bengaluru, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal for his significant contributions to statistical mechanics. He shares the honour with three other physicists for their work on understanding complex systems, with applications in diverse fields like biology, finance, and AI. Dhar is particularly recognised for his sandpile model and has previously received the Padma Bhushan and Boltzmann Medal.
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Karnataka bans sale, manufacture of gutkha, pan masala; order to remain in force for 1 year
Karnataka has officially enacted a one-year prohibition on gutkha and pan masala, targeting tobacco and nicotine products statewide. The initiative is driven by a commitment to safeguard public health, outlined under food safety regulations. Additionally, it restricts the separate sale of mixing ingredients to consumers, with the order taking effect from the notification date.
Karnataka bandh: What will remain open? Which services will be affected?
With more organisations deliberating on whether to extend their support to the bandh call, clarity on whether hotels, cabs, autos and shops will continue to operate will come by August 12 evening.
Food safety officials find labelling, storage lapses at Zomato Hyperpure unit
Prakash Rajs Name Not Deleted from Voter Rolls: Bengaluru Civic Body
According to officials, when a Booth Level Officer (BLO) contacted Prakash Raj, he reportedly confirmed that he had shifted from his registered address and had not been residing there for the past four years.
A Bengaluru-based techie revealed his incredible journey from earning just Rs 14,000 per month to getting a whopping Rs 1 crore per year. Yet, despite his financial prosperity, he revealed he was far from happy and was at his happiest when he was earning just Rs 20,000 per month.
Zepto Faces Fresh Food Safety Heat As Bengaluru Warehouse Is Sealed Over Violations
Karnataka FDA sealed a Zepto warehouse after finding hygiene, storage, labelling and food-handling violations.
Rape convict ex-MP Prajwal Revanna found with phone in prison
An Android mobile phone was seized from former MP Prajwal Revanna's barrack during a CCB raid at Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. An Assistant Superintendent has been suspended, and an inquiry is underway.
New Delhi/Bengaluru, Aug 12 (IANS) As many as 72 gram panchayats in Karnatakas Dharwad district have been declared tuberculosis (TB)-free, marking significant progress towards eliminating the disease, Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. Joshi, who is also the MP from Dharwad, made the remarks during a consultation meeting of []
The discovery has raised questions over how a prohibited electronic device reached the possession of a high-profile convict inside the high-security prison
South Western Railway begins Vande Bharat safety trials in critical Western Ghat Section
The field trials are significant considering the ghat section between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road is among the most technically demanding stretches on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru railway line
After Zepto, Food Safety Lens On Zomato, Inspection On At Bengaluru Warehouse
Food Safety officials have been on an overdrive in recent days with raids and actions on food delivery platforms as well as several big hotels.
Prajwal Revannas prison barrack searched, Android phone seized in CCB raid
An Android mobile phone was seized from former MP Prajwal Revannas barrack during a CCB raid at Bengalurus Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. A prison official has been suspended and a detailed inquiry is underway.
Freedom Habba 2026 will turn Bengalurus Vidhana Soudha into the centre of Independence Day celebrations on August 15, featuring a cultural parade, childrens activities, guided tours, a living museum, Soul Sante stalls and a music concert. Entry is free, but visitors must register in advance and carry a valid government ID.
'Shifted from address': BJP fact-checks Prakash Rajs Bengaluru voter deletion claim
Vande Bharat Express train trial on Sakleshpur ghat section of Mangaluru-Bengaluru route begins
Successful trials would pave way for introducing VB express on Bengaluru-Mangaluru sector
Mobile phone found with former MP Prajwal Revanna during jail raid in Bengaluru
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Rape-convict ex-MP Prajwal Revanna found with phone, pen drive in Bengaluru jail; fresh FIR filed
Karnataka FDA inspects Indira Canteen kitchens in Bengaluru
The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration department inspected Indira Canteen kitchens at Gottigere in Bengaluru South and Lingarajapuram in Bengaluru North on Tuesday as part of its ongoing food safety checks across the city
Ex-MP Prajwal Revanna, In Jail For Rape, Found With Phone Inside Bengaluru Prison
The case has again put the spotlight on privileges for 'VIP' prisoners. Earlier videos had emerged of actor Darshan partying inside the same prison.
Accel raises $550 million ninth India fund
Karnataka food safety department seals Zepto warehouse in Bengaluru over violations
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Karnataka Chief Minister Responds to Cauvery Water Release Demand for Tamil Nadu
Bengaluru, August 12: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced on Tuesday that the Cauvery Water Management Authority has requested the state to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for the next 15 days. However, the state government will decide on this request based on the water availability in its reservoirs. Speaking to ... Read more Karnataka Chief Minister Responds to Cauvery Water Release Demand for Tamil Nadu
Karnataka BJP Chief B.Y. Vijayendra Stands Firm with Farmers Against Bidadi Township Project
Bengaluru, August 12: Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra clarified on Tuesday that there is no confusion within the party regarding support for farmers protesting the proposed Bidadi Township Project. He reiterated that the BJP stands firmly with the farmers. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Vijayendra stated that the BJP had ... Read more Karnataka BJP Chief B.Y. Vijayendra Stands Firm with Farmers Against Bidadi Township Project
Tragic Incident at Bengaluru Underpass Claims Two Lives, Three Injured
Bengaluru, August 12: A tragic accident occurred at the Kanteerava Studio underpass construction site in Bengaluru on Tuesday morning, resulting in the deaths of two construction workers and injuries to three others. The incident happened when a section of soil collapsed at the site. The turnkey project is being executed by PJ B Engineers Private ... Read more Tragic Incident at Bengaluru Underpass Claims Two Lives, Three Injured
Samastha madrasa count rises to 11,134
The newly recognised madrasas are in Bengaluru, Kasaragod, Malappuram, Palakkad, Dindigul, and Tirunelveli
In UDR cases, police cannot conduct unrestricted inquiry: HC
Ktaka wedding feasts may soon come with calorie count
AI, robots, lasers: 10 postgraduate student ideas get Rs 40.7-lakh push
Christ varsity VC awarded NCCs honorary colonel rank
Portion Of Earth Caves In, Kills Two In Bengaluru City
The BDA Chairman N.A. Haris, MLA representing Shantinagar Assembly seat in Bengaluru city, ordered an independent enquiry into the incident to find out the cause of the accident.
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City police arrest suspects in two separate theft cases
Namma Metro hits record 11.2 lakh ridership on Monday
2 workers die as mud wall at BDA underpass site caves in
Govts 956 flagship schools to get data assistants, security staff
Development doesnt have to mean we stop caring: Samyukta Hornad
Governor issues show-cause notice to Bangalore University VC
Saw them being buried under a heap of soil within a matter of seconds
TTI Hands Over Forgotten Bag Containing Valuables Worth Rs. 10 Lakh
A railway TTI secured an unattended bag containing gold ornaments and other valuables worth 10 lakh on the VisakhapatnamBengaluru Express and handed it over to the RPF.
Father wrote death note in kids school notebook before killing them in Bengaluru hotel
Association withdraws Karnataka school closure call for Cauvery bandh on August 13
10-Minute Deliveries, But At What Cost? Zepto Faces Food Safety Questions
Organic trash, discarded wrappers and bottles, accrued filth on the floor and empty cardboard boxes were found during a raid on quick-commerce firm Zepto's warehouse in Bengaluru -- conditions health officials described as extremely unhygienic. The health department also flagged other violations, including on-compliant labelling, misbranding and unhygienic food handling.
Labourers deaths put spotlight back on construction site safety
Hotels, dhabas asked to tighten food safety and hygiene standards
Among other things, the advisory says cold food should be maintained below 5C and hot food above 60C during storage or display. Frozen food should be stored at -18C or below.
Blocked drainage vents led to waterlogging at Lalbagh, says horticulture department
Market for street vendors: Bengaluru minister inspects site, residents oppose plan
Refused to sign category jumps 88% in SIRs final week in Karnataka
Corruption in politics cannot be cured without electoral reforms
From Goshamahal to Gujarat, Demand Rises For Telugu-style Ganesh Idols
Customers for Goshamahal Ganesh idols come from Gujarat, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu, as these places lack artists who make huge Ganesh idols
Cult co-founder disputes 2016 brand sale as IPO nears
MP demands revision of weather-based crop insurance scheme
Even with portfolios, 19 new ministers may face limited role in monsoon session
109 illegal homestays shut in Udupi district in 8 months
Majority of unauthorised units found in Udupi and Malpe; district administration intensifies enforcement drive
Nagendra hits back at BJP, says he did nothing wrong at Valmiki development corporation
Construct retaining wall before roadwork, Puttur MLA tells NHAI
SDPI demands hike in income limit for social security pension
Kukke temple awaits govt nod for 54cr dining hall
Bidadi Township: Farmers urge chief minister to go ahead with land acquisition
Im one of 65 lakh voters deleted: Prakash Raj questions voter roll revision
Actor Prakash Raj has claimed that his name was removed from the voter list in Bengaluru despite being a long-time resident and former Lok Sabha candidate from the constituency. In a video message, he questioned the process and vowed to pursue restoration of his voting rights.
Bengaluru woman Jancy BV overcame family hardship and financial struggles to become an auto-rickshaw driver. Her husband Vinod provided crucial support and training, enabling her professional journey. After achieving personal success, Jancy began training other women to drive autos. She aims to provide independence and opportunities for women through driving skills. This initiative allows women to stand on their own feet and gain true independence.
