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Fake drug racket busted in Bengaluru, owner arrested after raids
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Karnataka: 71 rescued in police drive against child labour
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Prajwal Revanna jail phone: Pornographic content found on seized phone, movies on pen drive
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Afghanistan Could Start With Nabi To Put Indian Openers On Early Tight Leash, Warns Sarandeep
T20 World Cup: Afghanistan could deploy veteran off-spin bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nabi with the new ball in Sunday's opening T20I game to target India's heavy left-handed top order, warned former off-spinner and national selector Sarandeep Singh. A significant part of the build-up to the three-game series has been how the Indian batting line-up could counter the threat posed by Nabi, ace leg-spinner Rashid Khan and wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad, especially in the power play and middle overs. Bowling Nabi upfront also depends on whether India stick with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to bat alongside Abhishek Sharma or bring back Sanju Samson. I am saying that before Rashid Khan as well, if Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma play as openers, it is possible that Mohammad Nabi can be seen bowling in the first over. That can be a strategy or plan from them, as hes an off-spinner and he will definitely be given a chance. We saw in the T20 World Cup, which we won, Abhishek Sharma was having a tough time in the beginning, Sarandeep told IANS in a select virtual interaction organised by FanCode, the official digital broadcasters of the three-game series. He also reminded of how Abhishek had a rough time against off-spinners in this years T20 World Cup, something which Afghanistan can look to exploit via their crafty spin troika. Everyone began bowling off-spin to him and were able to get Abhishek Sharma out often. But I feel both of them will start hitting from the very first ball. Ishan Kishan will fare sensibly against them, but I think more than Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi will play a role, especially if he bowls with the new ball. We will have to see if Rashid Khan has a strategy or plan to counter them, as he has been playing IPL for so many years. He has played a lot on Indian soil and has shared the dressing room with the Indian players and has got to know each other very well. I think we will see them with a great bowling plan for him tomorrow. There is no doubt that Nabi will bowl the first over against both those openers. Sarandeep also believes that Afghanistan's extensive experience across global T20 leagues makes them a formidable opponent to take on the Shreyas Iyer-led Indian team. I said the same thing a while ago. Their spin bowling attack, 6-7 players in the middle order, pacers and batters play T20 cricket worldwide. They play in big leagues and have a great experience of playing T20s. Rashid Khan will definitely play a big role in bowling against the Indian middle order. Highlighting the conditions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Sarandeep expected high-scoring encounters could be the norm in three games, while adding that India should look to play Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel as their spin bowling combination. The way Delhi Premier League games happened sometime ago and how Arun Jaitley Stadium wickets usually behave, it supports a lot of batting. We have seen big runs coming off the pitches in the T20 World Cup and domestic season. As far as spinners are concerned, India always likes to go with the all-rounders. Ravi Bishnoi was in the scheme of things, but was not able to perform as well. Varun Chakaravarthy is a regular spinner; Washington Sundar and Axar Patel can bat and bowl as well. I feel it will be a good combination for India, as there should be variations as well. There should be a left-arm spinner and an off-spinner, and India will definitely go with them, he added. Turning to the fast bowling unit, Sarandeep recalled how he met Jasprit Bumrah during his recovery from a left knee injury at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, and the big boost the current T20 World Cup holders, India, get from his return. It is a big advantage for India to have Bumrah back because you get a confidence boost. I was taking a high-performance camp at the Centre of Excellence and was even there with the North Zone team as their coach in the Duleep Trophy games. I saw Bumrah doing his fitness work there. He was becoming fully fit and was bowling his heart out. Whenever he comes, he bowls his heart out. He never plays if he is not fit, as he comes back when he is fully fit. He fared well in the Centre of Excellence practice games and played well in the match simulations and looked fully fit. I was meeting him there every day. Bumrah being fully fit and his arrival in the Indian team is a big boost for us as other fast bowlers start looking better. Addressing pace additions following Harshit Rana's being ruled out due to a fresh thigh strain, Sarandeep highlighted Yash Thakur's earned progression through domestic and international shadow tours. Nagpur-based Thakur made his T20I debut in July against Zimbabwe and picked up two wickets in as many games. Yash Thakur had a very good time with Punjab Kings in the IPL, but when Vidarbha won the Vijay Hazare Trophy, he played really well. He has been performing well in domestic cricket over the past 2-3 years and has earned the opportunity as a result. He performed well in Sri Lanka in the A games and then in the Zimbabwe tour. He got a chance here because Harshit is currently unfit. Hopefully, he can make his place here in the Indian team. We have a lot of injury concerns. The advantage here is that the fast bowler who is fit will get more opportunities. Analysing Shreyas Iyer's task as Indias captain to get some winning momentum for his team after winning just three out of ten games, Sarandeep pointed to tactical adjustments and managing bowler workloads during fast-paced situations as key challenges for him. In T20, its really difficult to tell which areas he should improve because the game ends so soon that you don't know when it began. But there are some crucial points regarding the situation of the game like the bowling changes which are very important. Should the spinners be in the circle or not? Also, who will bowl your final bowlers as Harshit Rana is not there now to do that and Yash Thakur has come in. Nitish Reddy is coming back after injury and where he fits in is important. Then, making crucial bowling changes at the right time is very important. Your batting line-up is set and you have all the batting orders. But when you go to the field, you have to know who will bowl at what phase of the game. In T20, its really difficult to tell which areas he should improve because the game ends so soon that you don't know when it began. But there are some crucial points regarding the situation of the game like the bowling changes which are very important. Should the spinners be in the circle or not? Also Read: Special Cricket Stories So it might be possible that Jasprit Bumrah doesn't take wickets at the start, but your other bowlers should be ready and Yash Thakur should also do well. You already have Ashdeep Singh who always comes and takes wickets for you. The main thing is how you rotate Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar, and Axar Patel. They have so much experience and won so many matches for you. So how to rotate these three spinners will be a very big challenge for Shreyas Iyer, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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Karnataka BJP demands Satish Jarkiholis removal over ED allegations
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 12 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Saturday demanded the immediate removal of Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Satish Jarkiholi from the state Cabinet, citing allegations made by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding alleged bribe payments, overseas investments and mining assets. Reacting to the ED's recent searches at premises linked to Jarkiholi and his associates, Ashoka alleged that money collected through PWD contracts had been routed abroad and used to acquire overseas mining assets. The EDs press brief has put Rahul Gandhis ATM Sarkara in Karnataka under a massive cloud of suspicion, Ashoka said in a statement. Ashoka alleged that the ED had found evidence suggesting that money allegedly collected from contractors, including Bharat Vanijya Eastern Pvt Ltd, was routed through unauthorised channels to acquire assets overseas. He also pointed to the ED's allegation that Jarkiholi had acquired a nearly 40 per cent stake in Magnitude Star SARL, a gold-mining company in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ashoka further referred to the ED's claims regarding overseas mining interests in Eldorado Mining Resources in Congo and Nava Aurum Mining Ltd in Zambia, allegedly held in the names of Jarkiholi's daughter and Congress MP Priyanka Jarkiholi, his son Rahul Jarkiholi and sister Mahadevi Manjunath. The BJP leader also highlighted the ED's reported seizure of more than Rs 3.3 crore in unaccounted Indian currency and foreign currency valued at around Rs 15 lakh during searches at 21 premises linked to Jarkiholi and his associates. From PWD contracts in Karnataka to gold mines in Africa, the trail alleged by the ED raises serious questions, Ashoka said. He demanded that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar provide answers regarding the alleged flow of money, including its source, those who allegedly collected it, how it was moved abroad, and who ultimately benefited from the transactions. Ashoka also targeted the Congress leadership, alleging that Karnataka was being treated as an ATM for the Congress high command, state ministers and their families. He demanded the immediate removal of Jarkiholi from the state Cabinet until the ED investigation was completed, arguing that a minister facing such serious allegations should not continue in office while the probe was underway. Karnatakas public money cannot become anyones private fortune abroad, Ashoka said. The ED had earlier stated that it conducted searches at 21 premises linked to Jarkiholi and his close associates in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Gokak and Kolkata on September 9 and 10 under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The agency has alleged that its searches uncovered evidence relating to suspected financial irregularities, overseas investments and alleged bribe payments linked to PWD contracts. Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar alleged that the ED action was politically motivated and aimed at targeting Jarkiholi, whom he described as an influential Dalit leader.
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1st T20I: Bumrah Back In The Mix As Afghanistan Prepare To host India In India (preview)
Arun Jaitley Stadium: The Indian team's nets session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday night offered a small, telling picture. Under lights, after a drizzle pushed back its start, Jasprit Bumrah was running in off a longish, sometimes short, run-up and bowling properly. The atmosphere lightened when he got into a brief, absorbing scrap with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who had taken him for six off the first ball he faced from him in the IPL and appears not to have been told to respect bowlers since. This time, Bumrah beat the bat and then speared a yorker past him. It looked less like a man testing his knee than like one finding his rhythm after missing the third ODI against England and the two Tests in Sri Lanka because of an impact injury to his left knee while fielding in Cardiff. But the broader story of Sundays clash is not just about India or Bumrah. For years, the answer to where Afghanistan played their home games was India. With no infrastructure back home to speak of, India provided them with grounds in Greater Noida, Dehradun and Lucknow. Their inaugural Test, six years ago, was in Bengaluru and, ironically, against India. The BCCI and the wider Indian ecosystem were foundational to their rise to become a force to be reckoned with in international cricket. On Sunday, Afghanistan will officially host India in a bilateral series for the first time. The hosting rights are administrative, but the significance is not. Asia Cups and World Cups have produced fine contests, and India hosted them bilaterally two years ago in a series that ended with a double super over in Bengaluru. What is new here is the direction. Afghanistan are the home side, and India the visitors, in what is usually Indias own backyard. The familiarity with New Delhi runs deeper for Afghanistan apart from the strong Afghan diaspora based in the national capital, it is the city where they upstaged England at the 2023 ODI World Cup, sending everyone into a frenzy. Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz became well known in Indian stadiums during IPL summers. On Sunday, they will use that knowledge against India, before a crowd that will clap for both teams. Afghanistan no longer arrive as inspiring underdogs seeking exposure, but as a strong T20 outfit with a spin ensemble capable of unravelling the most formidable line-ups. In Ibrahim Zadran, Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal, they have the batting to exploit the short square boundaries here, though the middle order needs to shed its inconsistency. Under Zadran, the newly appointed captain, and new coach Richard Pybus, they are starting again in the format after an early exit at the T20 World Cup. Having trained at the Yamuna Sports Complex before, Afghanistan later moved to practising at the venue that is their home until Thursday. India's reply with the bat is playing at an aggressive tempo through an order that runs deep, but against Rashid, Nabi and Noor Ahmad, they must be at their sharpest in the middle overs. The unresolved part is the top of that order. Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Sooryavanshi cannot all be accommodated without somebody moving, and the answer matters: India have lost six of their 10 T20Is this year since Shreyas Iyer took charge. Ishan Kishan, off a double hundred that carried East Zone to the Duleep Trophy, looked the most fluent against spin, though the back he pulled up with on Friday leaves his availability open. Iyer, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube and Axar Patel also batted well, and must elevate the score depending on the start their top-order gets. The depth, at least, is returning. Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy are back, Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy added, and India is close to full strength after a spate of injuries. Bumrah and Sooryavanshi have never played a T20I together, a marker of how quickly this side turns over. While finding their feet in international cricket, Afghanistan played many of their games on Indian grounds. On Sunday, they are the hosts, and India are visitors in all but name. Bumrah will run in under these same lights to bowl at a team who honed their skills here in Afghanistans early years of international cricket. Nobody arranged any of this out of kindness, and that is precisely what has changed. Through relentless work and big-stage performances, Afghanistan have earned the right to stand shoulder to shoulder with any team in the world, including the current T20 World Cup holders and their visitors at Kotla for the next six days, India. When: Sunday, September 13, 7:30 PM IST Where: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi Where to watch: The match will be shown live on Sony Sports Ten 3, 4 and 5 SD & HD channels on TV. Live-streaming will be available on the FanCode app and website. Squads Where to watch: The match will be shown live on Sony Sports Ten 3, 4 and 5 SD & HD channels on TV. Live-streaming will be available on the FanCode app and website. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Noor Rahman (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai and Naveen-ul-Haq. Article Source: IANS
680 bags of subsidised fertiliser seized in Karnataka, Kerala diversion suspected
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 12 (IANS)Karnataka's Agriculture Department has seized 680 bags of subsidised fertiliser worth around Rs 18 lakh near Siruguppa in Ballari district, with preliminary investigations indicating that the stock was being diverted to Kerala, officials said on Saturday. The department's vigilance squad conducted a late-night raid on Thursday, following directions from Agriculture Minister P.M. Narendra Swamy to intensify action against the illegal trade and diversion of agricultural inputs. According to the department, officials intercepted a lorry near Siruguppa and seized 680 bags of fertiliser suspected of being transported illegally outside Karnataka. Preliminary findings suggest that the subsidised fertiliser had been procured from a distributor and was being moved to industrial units in Kerala. A police complaint has been lodged in connection with the case. The department said the crackdown forms part of a wider drive to curb the sale of substandard seeds and pesticides, as well as the illegal stocking and black-market sale of fertilisers. According to the department, agricultural inputs worth a total of Rs 2.88 crore, including seeds, fertilisers and pesticides, were seized during the past month. A total of 49 cases have been registered in connection with the violations. The department said 113.05 quintals of seeds valued at Rs 50.22 lakh were seized during the period. Of these, seeds worth Rs 50.13 lakh were found to have been sold without valid licences. Paddy and maize seeds were seized in Chikkaballapur, Hassan and K.R. Pet in Mandya district. The department also seized 487.8 metric tonnes of fertilisers valued at Rs 1.89 crore. Among the major seizures was 86.2 metric tonnes of subsidised urea worth Rs 51.52 lakh, which had allegedly been stocked for transportation for non-agricultural purposes. The urea was seized in Kalaburagi and Ballari districts. In another case, 139.02 metric tonnes of mixed fertilisers valued at Rs 86.49 lakh were seized for being stocked without a valid licence. A case has been filed before a court in Davanagere district in connection with the seizure. The department also seized 2,640 litres of bio-products valued at Rs 9.12 lakh and 662.9 litres and 2,492 kg of pesticides worth Rs 49.46 lakh. Officials also seized pesticides worth Rs 32.24 lakh, comprising 375 litres and 1,982 kg, in Koppal, Raichur and Vijayapura districts. The pesticides were allegedly being sold without being included in the relevant licence and included expired products. The Agriculture Department said vigilance and enforcement operations would continue across the state to prevent the illegal diversion and sale of agricultural inputs and ensure that farmers receive quality seeds, fertilisers and pesticides.
Karnataka in darkness due to govts inaction, claims BJP
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 12 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Saturday criticised the state government over the power shortage in the state, accusing Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Energy Minister K.J. George of failing to anticipate the rise in electricity demand and make adequate arrangements. In a statement, Ashoka described the state government as short-sighted, unplanned and incompetent and alleged that people across Karnataka were suffering due to frequent power cuts. Ashoka said the states electricity demand had increased to around 20,000 MW and questioned the governments preparedness despite indications of a decline in the southwest monsoon. Did the government not have even the basic common sense to take precautionary measures when the monsoon began to weaken? he asked, holding Shivakumar and George responsible for the situation. He alleged that the government was citing technical reasons related to the increase in power demand to evade responsibility. Because of your incompetence, inaction and irresponsibility, the entire state is now suffering from power shortages and erratic electricity supply, Ashoka claimed. He alleged that power cuts were being imposed continuously across the state, particularly in the mornings and after 6.30 pm. Questioning the governments decision to purchase only 200 MW of electricity, Ashoka said it was inadequate when the states demand was around 20,000 MW. He alleged that the government had been highlighting the purchase of 100 MW each from Assam and Jindal as evidence that it was taking steps to manage the crisis. When the demand is 20,000 MW, what kind of administration purchases only 200 MW and claims that the situation is being handled? Ashoka asked. He also questioned the Energy Departments preparedness, alleging that it had failed to enter into advance power purchase agreements despite the early indications of a possible shortage following a weak monsoon. What was the Energy Department doing when there were clear indications that the weakening monsoon could lead to a power shortage? he asked. Taking a dig at the Congress governments election guarantee of free electricity, Ashoka said, Those who distributed guarantee cards promising free electricity are now giving the people of Karnataka a guarantee of free darkness. Ashoka said farmers were struggling to access water due to power shortages, while traders, businesses and industries were facing difficulties in carrying out their operations. He also claimed that students were suffering because they were unable to study without adequate electricity supply. Warning the government of growing public anger, Ashoka said that if immediate action was not taken, the peoples resentment would intensify and pose a serious challenge to the Congress.
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Srinagar, Sep 11:Just three years ago, Srinagar was counted among the countrys top-performing cities in GoI survey regarding air quality, city-wise, across India. Now it has found itself at 26th position in the latest Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026.The striking reversal for a city synonymous with pristine mountains, lakes and fresh Himalayan air throws uncomfortable in the air here. The health of citizens and environment in Srinagar is once again under scanner.The latest ranking Of Swatch Vayi Sarvekshan has Srinagar behind Delhi.Delhi has for long made headlines with toxic winter smog and features among Indias most persistent air-pollution hotspots. Strikingly, Delhi secured the 21st rank with 172 points. Shockingly, Srinagar scored 162.6 points and is now at 26th among cities with a population of over 10 lakh.In the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023, Srinagar had clinched the fourth rank nationally in its population category. It was lauded for being one of the country's leading cities in the clean-air initiative.Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC), Vasu Yadav while speaking to Greater Kashmir, said the ranking does not reflect the air quality of Srinagar. He said that Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan does not rank cities based on the measurement of how good or bad their air quality is.It is not a linear, simple addition but a number of factors are assessed while giving points to the cities, he said. Yadav said the Sarvekshan measures the initiatives taken by cities to control pollution and the implementation of air-quality improvement programmes, under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). The assessment is based on measures to address road dust management, solid waste management, vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, construction waste, demolition waste and other other emission sources, he said. More importantly, he said, it has a very strong connection to Solid Waste Managemnet measures taken by the cities. If the waste is not managed scientifically, it is a pollution hazard, and a negative impact on air quality as it will eventually be burnt, he said. The Chairman said the municipalities have to list what all they have done to control air pollution over the year. The process is heavily based on self-assessment by city municipalities, he said. It is also a reflection of the scrutiny at the state level, evaluation by the Central Pollution Control Board and importantly, field verification by independent committees, he said. Three years ago, the parameter of ranking just the air quality and thats how Srinagar was among the top, he said.The latest survey has placed Srinagar above major metros such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata.However, it trails behind Delhi and Hyderabad. Lucknow has topped the category with 198 points. Other top cities with notable clean air measures are Indore and Jabalpur.At the bottom are Chennai, Jamshedpur, Kota, Kolkata and Madurai.The pollution in Srinagar has often been blamed on the ever-increasing number of vehicles and traffic congestion to road dust.The construction activity, waste burning in autumn and emissions are considered the major culprits. The fifth edition of the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan, 2026, assessed 130 cities covered under NCAP, in three population categories. The Union Environment Ministry said 108 of the 130 cities showed improvement in PM10 levels during 2025-26.
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Urology Through the Healing Lens
Urology is one of those branches of medicine most of us don't think much about until something goes wrong, often as we grow older. It deals with the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract and, in men, the prostate and reproductive system. Kidney stones, urinary infections, difficulty passing urine and prostate problems are some of the common reasons people visit a urologist. A nephrologist, on the other hand, mainly deals with diseases of the kidneys, including kidney failure and patients who need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Urology and nephrology are related, but the two deal with different kinds of problems. My own interest in urology largely comes from my Bengaluru-based son, Ankurs recurrent urinary tract infections in recent years. My friend and gastroenterologist, Dr. Balaji Guruppa, suggested that we consult Dr. Nandakishore Shapur Kamlakar, who has earned a name for treating such infections and other related problems. That is how I first met him. Both my son and I found Dr. Nandakishore courteous, friendly and easy to talk to. What we liked was that he took time to explain the problem and the treatment options without making them sound too complicated. As we talked, I also became curious to know more about Dr. Nandakishore himself. His decision to become a doctor goes back to his school days. Soon after his Class XII examinations, his mother became seriously ill with gastroenteritis and her condition turned critical. Watching the doctors treat her made an impression on him and influenced his decision to study medicine. After completing his MS in surgery from Government Medical College, Bangalore, he started working with urologists and assisting them during operations. Over time, he became interested in the field and decided to take it up as his speciality, going on to earn his DNB in urology. His medical training taught him something else too. A doctor may be very good technically, but patients also need someone who can explain what is happening to them. He had seen excellent surgeons who communicated very well and others who were equally skilled but were less comfortable talking to patients. This seems to have influenced his own approach. He likes to explain what the problem is, what the choices are and why a particular treatment is being suggested. I noticed that during our own interaction. He talks to the patient rather than simply writing a prescription. We also spoke about some of the common problems a urologist sees. One symptom, according to him, should never be ignoredblood in the urine. It should be checked. Frequent urination, sudden urgency, poor urine flow and severe pain in the abdomen or side are some other symptoms that may also need medical attention. Recurrent UTIs can also be difficult to treat. Antibiotics may clear the infection for some time without dealing with the reason it keeps coming back. The bacteria may have become resistant to some antibiotics. The bladder may not be emptying fully, or there may be some narrowing or blockage in the urinary tract. Kidney stones can also be a factor. In men, an infection in the prostate can sometimes be responsible. In some cases, bacteria remain in the urinary system and cause another infection later. Kidney stones are another common problem and are now being seen in younger people too. Lifestyle may have something to do with it. Many of us simply don't drink enough water. Too much salt, colas and animal protein, along with long hours of sitting, lack of exercise and obesity, can increase the risk in people who are prone to stones. The prostate is another subject that begins to worry many men after 50. It commonly becomes larger with age and can sometimes affect the flow of urine. But an enlarged prostate does not automatically mean cancer or surgery. Some men may need no treatment at all. Others can be treated with medicine. Surgery may be required in some cases, depending on the symptoms and what the tests show. The tools available to urologists have changed considerably over the years. Lasers and smaller instruments have made many procedures less invasive. Robotic surgery allows surgeons to work more precisely in areas that are difficult to reach. In suitable cases, this can mean less blood loss, a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery. Artificial Intelligence is beginning to find a place too. It can help doctors go through scans, reports and medical records and assist them in making decisions. Dr. Nandakishore sees it as a useful tool, but not something that can replace the experience and judgement of a doctor. There is another side to him that I found interesting. Away from medicine, he enjoys nature and photography. When he learnt about my long association with Discovery Channel, we naturally got talking about wildlife and nature. At first, photography and urology may seem to have little in common. But listening to him, I could see a link. A photographer spends a lot of time observing and looking for details. A doctor, in his own way, does much the same. Modern urology itself involves a great deal of looking and observing. Small cameras allow doctors to see inside the urinary system. The images help them understand the problem and can also be shown to patients. Dr. Nandakishore sees photography largely as a way of recording what he sees. Perhaps that is where his two interests come together. Nature also gives him a break from the pressures of a doctor's life. With a camera in hand and surrounded by nature, the pace is different. One slows down and simply observes. What started as a consultation ended up giving me a better understanding of urology and also of the person behind the doctor. When I asked Dr Nandakishore how he would like his patients to remember him years later, he did not talk about successful operations, technology or professional achievements. His answer was simple: As a good human being. It reminded me of the well-known words attributed to physician William Osler: The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease. For all the changes taking place in medicine, that probably says it all. (The author works as an Advisor with Apeejay Education, New Delhi)
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) Ganges Grandmasters and defending champions Alpine APL Pipers registered convincing victories in the penultimate round of the Global Chess League (GCL) in Bengaluru on Friday and will need to just win their respective last-round matches to ensure their spot in the Season 4 title clash. The Pipers defeated FYERS American Gambits 9-7 while the Grandmasters thrashed CheQ Mumba Masters 16-1 to register the biggest win of the tournament. In the days other match, Triveni Continental Kings defeated PBG Alaskan Knights 13-7. Both Ganges Grandmasters and Alpine Pipers now have 18 match points, but the formers dominant win means that they take the top spot in the overall standings due to a better game score. American Gambits are in third place with 15 match points and would need one of the top two teams to lose in the final round, while they will have to beat CheQ Mumba Masters by a convincing margin. And the Gambits find themselves in this position as they could not find a way to stop the Pipers in the first match of the day. World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen ended Candidates 2026 winner Javokhir Sindarovs three-game winning streak, and Vidit Gujrathi defeated Daniil Dubov in a rook-knight endgame to help defending champions Alpine APL Pipers beat FYERS American Gambits 9-7 in the clash of the top two teams in the penultimate round. Pipers and American Gambits were tied on match points and game points going into the ninth round, and winning the match was important for both teams to close in on the final berth. Carlsen, who won the Player of the Match award, was in total control throughout against Sindarov on the icon board and forced the Uzbek player to resign after 36 moves. First of all, I think this was a great match with a very good team performance. We are thrilled to get the win. In my game, I was doing pretty well early on, but he (Sindarov) put up a big fight, and I was able to wriggle out and find the win, said Carlsen, who said Vidit deserved the trophy more than him and then handed the trophy to the Indian GM. The game between Vidit and Dubov on the Superstar men's board went into a time scramble, but the Indian GM kept his cool as he made the most of an additional knight and pawn against his opponents rook to claim victory after a marathon 96-move battle and help Pipers complete a double over the Gambits. Womens World Cup winner Divya Deshmukhs struggles in her debut GCL continued as she ran out of time on move 34 against Bibisara Assaubayeva for the only loss for her team on Friday. It was a very close match, and when I saw the board, we were not in a clear position to win. I felt that I played a good game, and it was very good to win for the team, said Vidit, whose win over Dubov sealed the victory for his team. Later in the day, Ganges Grandmasters icon player Ian Nepomniachtchi, Superstar men Levon Aronian and Leinier Dominguez Perez, superstar woman Stavroula Tsolakidou and prodigy Leon Luke Mendonca made the most of the opportunity of playing white as they registered convincing wins over their respective opponents. Only Polina Shuvalova drew her game against D. Harika to hand one point to the Mumba Masters. In the match between two bottom-placed teams, two-time champions Triveni Continental Kings proved too strong for the PBG Alaskan Knights. On the Superstar women boards, Zhu Jiner registered her first victory of the tournament, beating Kateryna Lagno in 44 moves; Alexandra Kosteniuk pounced on an error from Nino Batsiashvili while Pranav Venkatesh forced Abhimanyu Mishra to resign after 42 moves on the prodigy board. With the Continental Kings picking up 12 points for three victories with black pieces, Arjun Erigaisis win over Wei Yi and 15-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus beating Aravindh Chithambaram did not really help the Alaskan Knights' chances of making it to the final.
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Vande Mataram row: Congress stand has always been clear, says Karnataka CM Shivakumar
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) In the wake of the controversy over the Karnataka government restricting the playing of 'Vande Mataram' to two stanzas at state events, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday said the Congress has always respected the national song, the national flag, the national anthem, independence, democracy, and the Constitution, asserting that the party's position on the national song has been clear for a long time. Talking to reporters at Aranya Bhavan, Shivakumar said the Congress had played a role in upholding the values associated with the countrys freedom struggle and democratic institutions. Vande Mataram is my partys stand, which we have been following for a long time. They are trying to do their politics. We respect it. We brought Vande Mataram. We brought the national flag. We brought the national anthem. We brought independence. We brought democracy. We brought the Constitution, he said. He said the Congress position on Vande Mataram was not new and that the party respected all national symbols and constitutional values. On the Kasturirangan report, Shivakumar said the government would consult farmers before taking a final decision on the issue. He said he would visit three or four districts after his Mangaluru visit and meet farmers to hear their views. I will meet the farmers, and then on September 21, 22, and 23, we have a special session only for farmers issues, road issues and the report. We will discuss it because we have lost the opportunity. I want all MLAs to speak up and give their views in the interest of the public and the farmers of the state, he said. The Karnataka government has convened a three-day special session of the legislature from September 21 to 23 to discuss the Kasturirangan report and related issues. On his visit to PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi amid the Enforcement Directorate searches linked to him, Shivakumar defended his colleague, saying Jarkiholi had not committed any wrongdoing. Jarkiholi is my colleague. He has not done anything wrong. They are conducting their business within the framework of the law. How can they say they should not go outside or should not do business outside? I know that they were doing, he said. Shivakumar alleged that the investigation agencies were selectively targeting Congress leaders. I know that they are planning to target three or four people as well. They are trying to trap the entire Congress and the opposition parties. Whoever from the BJP went outside or transferred money is not being targeted. They are doing it only with people from our party, he alleged. Defending the decision to set a deadline for the surrender of illegal firearms, Shivakumar referred to former Chief Minister, late Ramakrishna Hegde, who had during his tenure called upon people to surrender illegal firearms and weapons to the government. Following this, thousands of people came forward and surrendered them to the government, he said.
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GCL Season 4: Carlsen, Vidit help Alpine Pipers beat American Gambits in top board clash
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen ended Candidates 2026 winner Javokhir Sindarovs three-game winning streak, and Vidit Gujrathi defeated Daniil Dubov in a rook-knight endgame to help defending champions Alpine APL Pipers beat FYERS American Gambits 9-7 in the clash of the top two teams in the penultimate round of Season 4 of the Global Chess League (GCL) in Bengaluru on Friday. Pipers and American Gambits were tied on match points and game points going into the ninth round, and winning the match was important for both teams to close in on the final berth. Carlsen, who won the Player of the Match Award, was in total control throughout against Sindarov on the icon board and forced the Uzbek player to resign after 36 moves. First of all, I think this was a great match with a very good team performance. We are thrilled to get the win. In my game, I was doing pretty well early on, but he (Sindarov) put up a big fight, and I was able to wriggle out and find the win, said Carlsen, who said Vidit deserved the trophy more than him and then handed the trophy to the Indian GM. The game between Vidit and Dubov on the Superstar Men board went into a time scramble, but the Indian GM kept his cool as he made the most of an additional knight and pawn against his opponents rook to claim victory after a marathon 96-move battle and help Pipers complete a double over the Gambits. Womens World Cup winner Divya Deshmukhs struggles in her debut GCL continued as she ran out of time on move 34 against Bibisara Assaubayeva for the only loss for her team on Friday. It was a very close match, and when I saw the board, we were not in a clear position to win. I felt that I played a good game, and it was very good to win for the team, said Vidit, whose win over Dubov sealed the victory for his team. In the match between two bottom-placed teams, two-time champions Triveni Continental Kings proved too strong for the PBG Alaskan Knights. On the Superstar Women boards, Zhu Jiner registered her first victory of the tournament, beating Kateryna Lagno in 44 moves; Alexandra Kosteniuk pounced on an error from Nino Batsiashvili while Pranav Venkatesh forced Abhimanyu Mishra to resign after 42 moves on the prodigy board. With the Continental Kings picking up 12 points for three victories with black pieces, Arjun Erigaisis win over Wei Yi and 15-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus beating Aravindh Chithambaram did not really help the Alaskan Knights' chances of making it to the final.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) Karnataka Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Satish Jarkiholi holds nearly a 40 per cent stake in a gold mining company in Congo, while the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday alleged that bribe money linked to PWD contracts was used to acquire foreign assets and seized Rs 3.3 crore in unaccounted cash during searches at premises linked to him and his aides. The official statement released in this regard said, The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Bengaluru Zonal Office has conducted searches at 21 premises linked to Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi and his close aides in connection with an investigation into alleged undisclosed overseas investments, cross-border business links and financial irregularities. The ED also claimed that Satish Jarkiholi had acquired nearly 40 per cent stakes in Congo-based Magnitude Star SARL, a company engaged in gold mining. Documents relating to several other foreign entities owning mining assets in Africa were also found and seized during the searches, according to the central probe agency. The searches were carried out on September 9 and 10 at four locations covering Bengaluru, Belagavi, Gokak and Kolkata under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), the ED said. According to the central agency, the premises searched included those linked to Chikkodi MP and Jarkiholi's daughter Priyanka Jarkiholi, his son Rahul Jarkiholi and his brother-in-law Y.D. Manjunath. Properties belonging to several close aides of the Minister, including his Officer on Special Duty and Personal Assistant Malagouda Patil, Raju Daragshetti, Vittal Parasannavar and Girish Sonwalkar, were also searched. The ED also searched the offices and residences of officials and owners of private company Bharat Vanijya Eastern Private Ltd (BVEPL). The agency alleged that the company had paid a huge bribe to secure a tender from the PWD department and that the money was allegedly used for acquiring foreign assets. The searches also focused on the overseas business interests of the Jarkiholi family. The ED said it found that family members, including Priyanka Jarkiholi, Rahul Jarkiholi and Mahadevi Manjunath, who is the wife of Y.D. Manjunath, had acquired shareholdings in multiple foreign entities. These entities include Eldorado Mining Resources in Congo and Nava Aurum Mining Ltd in Zambia, among others, the central agency said. The searches covered the Minister's residences in Gokak and Dollars Colony in Bengaluru, as well as his office-cum-residence on Crescent Road in the city. Properties in Gokak and Belagavi were also searched. During the operation, the ED said it seized unaccounted Indian currency amounting to Rs 3.3 crore. Foreign currencies, including US dollars and euros, valued at around Rs 15 lakh were also found and seized, the ED added. The central agency said that evidence gathered during the searches indicated that substantial investments and expenses had allegedly been made in cash in an entity in Congo through unauthorised channels, raising suspected violations under FEMA. The searches also allegedly unearthed evidence relating to irregularities in the PWD department. The ED said it recovered several incriminating documents and digital devices containing information relating to the alleged collection of bribe money from contractors, including BVEPL. According to the central agency, such evidence was found in the entities and accounts of various influential persons, including accounts of an entity allegedly controlled and managed by Y.D. Manjunath, who is the brother-in-law of Satish Jarkiholi. The ED said the search action was aimed at investigating the alleged flow of funds between domestic entities and overseas assets and examining possible violations of foreign exchange regulations. Further investigation into the alleged overseas investments, PWD-related financial irregularities, suspected bribe payments and foreign exchange violations is under progress, the central agency added.
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Surrender illegal firearms by Nov 1 or face strict action, Karnataka CM Shivakumar warns people
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Nine Arrested in Bengaluru Jail for Illegal Mobile Phone Supply
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Bengaluru introduces jet patchers to fix potholes on busy roads
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Jet Patcher Technology Launched For Bengaluru Potholes
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Very Rare In The World: BCCI Struggles To Find Ideal Candidate For High-Profile Role
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Pharma racket: Karnataka SIT raids 10 locations across 6 states
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) The Karnataka Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the fake pharmaceuticals racket that was recently unearthed in Dodderi on the outskirts of Bengaluru in Ramanagara district, conducted raids at 10 locations across India. The raids were conducted at multiple locations in Karnataka, Haryana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana on Friday. The operation was carried out jointly by the SIT and the Drugs Control Department as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged counterfeit medicine network. Raids were conducted at multiple locations in Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Mumbai, Chennai and Telangana. Around 80 to 100 officials and staff members are involved in the searches, which targeted offices, properties and other premises linked to companies allegedly involved in manufacturing, repackaging and supplying counterfeit medicines. In Bengaluru, searches were conducted at the premises of pharmaceutical company at Minerva Circle near Lalbagh as part of the probe. Officials are examining medicines allegedly sourced from different locations and subsequently repackaged or supplied through the network. The investigation has reportedly revealed an international connection, with counterfeit labels allegedly being sourced from foreign locations. The raids were conducted in continuation of the investigation into the racket that came to light around two weeks ago. Investigators are examining the supply chain, sources of the medicines, manufacturing and repackaging facilities, as well as the distribution network. The case came to light in August 2026 after the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) and local police busted a major counterfeit medicine racket near Bidadi in Ramanagara district. Authorities seized counterfeit medicines estimated to be worth around Rs 5 crore and uncovered an alleged unlicenced repackaging facility operating from a farmhouse in Kurubara Karenahalli, near the Bidadi toll gate. According to the investigation, low-cost, substandard or expired medicines were allegedly sourced from different states. The medicines were reportedly transferred into new vials and repackaged using counterfeit labels bearing the names of expensive and prominent multinational pharmaceutical brands before being sold at substantially higher prices. The racket assumed greater significance after authorities found that some of the counterfeit medicines were allegedly intended for use in hospital Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The drugs were reportedly supplied to private hospitals and pharmacies at prices nearly 50 per cent lower than the market rates. Karnataka Health Minister, U.T. Khader, had described the case as a major drug mafia operation and ordered steps to investigate the suspected inter-state network. The formation of the SIT was aimed at identifying the wider network and tracing those involved in sourcing, repackaging, labelling and distribution of the medicines. The latest raids across six states are expected to help investigators establish the extent of the alleged network and identify other individuals and companies involved in the supply of counterfeit pharmaceuticals. Officials are also examining the alleged international links and the source of the counterfeit labels as part of the continuing investigation.
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CID probes KPSC scam money trail linked to villa, jewellery
Bengaluru: The investigation into the alleged irregularities in the KPSC recruitment of veterinary officers has uncovered a suspected trail of financial transactions involving gold jewellery and a residential property, with the CID examining whether the assets were acquired using money collected illegally from candidates. The latest development concerns IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar, whose alleged financial 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 .
Warder smuggled mobile phone into Bengaluru jail used by Prajwal Revanna; 9 arrested in three cases
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) Bengaluru police have cracked three cases involving the illegal supply and use of prohibited mobile phones inside Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, arresting nine people, including two prison warders, and uncovering an alleged network through which a mobile phone was smuggled into the jail by a warder and a SIM card was brought in through an undertrial prisoner. The investigation also led police to a prohibited mobile phone, SIM card, charger and notebook recovered from the cell occupied by undertrial prisoner Prathap Rai and convicted former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna during a surprise inspection on August 11. Police said the mobile phone was allegedly smuggled into the prison through a warder, while the SIM card was brought inside through an undertrial prisoner and was allegedly used by Rai and Prajwal Revanna. Police said five people who had allegedly purchased the mobile phone and SIM card and facilitated their transportation into the prison were arrested at different stages of the investigation. Technical data and interrogation of the accused helped investigators establish the alleged route through which the prohibited devices entered the prison. Rai and Revanna were produced before a court on September 8 and taken into police custody for three days for interrogation in connection with the case. On September 10, following the court's order, both were sent back to prison. The investigation into the first case began after prison authorities recovered four mobile phones, two SIM cards and a charger on January 13. Police traced the mobile numbers linked to the two Airtel SIM cards and obtained technical information through the CEIR portal to identify the devices in which they had been used. The investigation led police to Srinivas Naik, a warder at the Central Prison, who was taken into custody on August 28. During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to purchasing two of the phones under the fictitious name 'Rahul'. Police said Naik also confessed to purchasing around 12 mobile phones in a similar manner, keeping them in his possession and illegally supplying them inside the prison. In the second case, a mobile phone and SIM card recovered from inside the prison on August 20 were traced through technical details and the phone's sale records. Police found that the device was initially sold to an agency in Andhra Pradesh before tracing it to Bharat alias Bhuvan, who had purchased it. Further questioning allegedly revealed the involvement of Bharat alias KTM Bharat, who is currently in judicial custody at the Central Prison, and Vijay Kumar, a chief warder. Vijay Kumar was taken into custody on August 28 and allegedly confessed to his involvement. Police said technical data also indicated the involvement of other prison staff. In the third case, police said the investigation revealed that the seized mobile phone had been brought into the prison through a warder, while the SIM card was allegedly brought through an undertrial prisoner. Naveen Kumar, Manjunath, Prakash, Siddiq and Mohammed Tauseef were arrested at different stages and subsequently remanded to judicial custody after interrogation. Police said further investigation is underway to identify other inmates and prison staff involved in the illegal procurement, smuggling, supply and use of prohibited mobile phones inside the Central Prison. The three cases were detected by a team of Parappana Agrahara Police Station under the guidance of M. Narayan, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Electronic City Division, and the leadership of Satish K.M., Assistant Commissioner of Police, Electronic City Sub-Division.
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Vande Mataram row intensifies as Congress backs two-stanza directive
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Warder Among 5 Arrested for Arranging Phone for Jailed Prajwal Revanna
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) The Karnataka Chief Electoral Officers (CEO) office has directed the election officials to allow adult family members to appear on behalf of senior citizens, persons with disabilities, sick persons and overseas electors in connection with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In a memorandum issued on Friday, Joint Chief Electoral Officer S. Yogeshwara directed election officials to permit any adult family member of such electors to appear in person before the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) on their behalf and submit the required documents and information for disposal of notices issued to them. The direction follows a reference to the Election Commission of India (ECI) letter issued on May 14 this year, concerning the disposal of notices issued to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, sick persons and overseas electors. The CEO's office has asked the District Election Officer, Bengaluru, the Chief Commissioner of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), District Election Officers and Deputy Commissioners across the state, as well as Additional District Election Officers of BBMP Central, North and South election districts, to issue necessary instructions to the EROs and AEROs. The measure is aimed at making the SIR-related process more accessible for electors, who may face difficulties in appearing before election officials personally. The memorandum also directs EROs and AEROs to explain the procedure being followed for issuing and disposing of notices during meetings with political parties held on a weekly basis at their respective levels. The instructions have also been circulated to the Commissioner of the Department of Information and Public Relations for publicity, besides all Electoral Registration Officers, AEROs and Additional AEROs of the state's 224 Assembly constituencies. The latest direction comes amid the ongoing SIR exercise in Karnataka, under which election authorities are undertaking verification and revision of electoral rolls. The arrangement allowing adult family members to represent vulnerable categories is expected to ease the process of responding to notices and submitting the necessary documents. The office of the CEO has also released photos and videos of officers reaching out to the vulnerable voters and enabling them to enrol their names in the voters' list.
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No dissatisfaction behind Siddaramaiah
No dissatisfaction behind Siddaramaiahs visit to Delhi; if he was unhappy, he would not have resigned: Ktaka Dy CM Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, G. Parameshwara, clarified that there was no dissatisfaction behind former chief minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) Member Siddaramaiahs visit to Delhi. If he had been unhappy, he would not have [] The post No dissatisfaction behind Siddaramaiahs visit to Delhi; if he was unhappy, he would not have resigned: Ktaka Dy CM appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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So far, only the person against whom a notice was issued was required to attend the hearing
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS)The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the ambitious 'Udyoga Nidhi' scheme to boost industrial investment and job creation in the state's backward districts, Minister for IT/BT and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge has said. In a statement on Thursday, Kharge said the scheme aims to create one lakh new jobs in 11 backward districts and reduce regional inequality in the state. Under the scheme, eligible Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and industrial establishments that create additional employment will receive an incentive of Rs 2,500 per additional employee per month for a maximum of 24 months, he said. He further stated: The government will provide an annual grant of Rs 305 crore for the scheme. The incentive will be released only after verification of new recruitment and salary payments to employees. This is to ensure that assistance reaches only those industries that actually create new jobs and retain them, ensuring transparency and accountability in implementation. The scheme will encourage the establishment of new industries and expansion of existing ones in 11 backward districts, including Kalaburagi, Bidar, Raichur, Yadgir and Bagalkot, he said. The objective, the Minister said, is to prevent industries and jobs from being concentrated only in major cities like Bengaluru and to take investment to different parts of the state. Increased local employment opportunities will also reduce the need for youth to migrate to distant cities in search of jobs. The 'Udyoga Nidhi' will be implemented in coordination with the state government's 'Yuva Nidhi' scheme. While Yuva Nidhi focuses on support and skill development for youth to get jobs, Udyoga Nidhi will provide direct incentives to industries that create jobs. Development should not be limited to Bengaluru or a few cities. Investment and employment opportunities should reach every part of the state. Our youth should not have to leave their hometowns and districts for jobs. Our government's goal is to create good job opportunities in their own regions and enable them to build their future there, Priyank Kharge said. Udyoga Nidhi is not just an industrial incentive scheme, but a result-based job creation programme. The government will support industries that create jobs and also ensure that those jobs are actually created and salaries are paid, he added. The Minister said Udyoga Nidhi will be an important step towards building a balanced and inclusive Karnataka by taking investment, industry and employment to backward regions of the state.
Bengaluru's Pizza Bakery owner Popo Global raises 532 cr from Artal Asia
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Stellar lineup at TechSparks 2026; How Jagriti is helping women build digital businesses
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