My Bengaluru Brain Buffered: Rs 9,000 Monthly Rent For 'Big Room' In Pune Shocks Internet
Tech workers and young professionals based in Bengaluru, a city infamous for skyrocketing real estate costs, expressed disbelief.
Google Cloud pushes Gemini deeper into Indias businesses
At an event in Bengaluru, Google Cloud outlined its India strategy, which combines Gemini AI models and infrastructure, to take AI from pilots into production environments through industry partnerships.
Nandini milk to cost more as karnataka weighs Rs 4-5 hike
Bengaluru: Nandini milk is set for a price revision in Karnataka, with the state government agreeing to increase the retail rate by approximately Rs 4 to Rs 5 per litre after milk producers unions sought a substantial hike. The development follows repeated representations by the 16 cooperative milk unions in the state. The unions had 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 .
Karnataka Congress MLCs call to pause Gruha Lakshmi scheme triggers political row; BJP targets govt Bengaluru: A demand by Congress MLC Thippanna Kamakanoor in the Legislative Council to suspend the Gruha Lakshmi guarantee scheme for a year and prioritise irrigation projects has triggered a political controversy in Karnataka, bringing differences of opinion within the government [] The post Karnataka Congress MLCs call to pause Gruha Lakshmi scheme triggers political row; BJP targets govt appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Bengaluru CEO Says 'Won't Hire Males From 4 States', Sparks Row Online
The announcement drew reactions from several users, with some questioning whether candidates were being generalised based on their state of origin.
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Kumble Conducts Two-day Masterclass For Emerging Spinners At BCCI Centre Of Excellence
Team India Head: Former India captain and legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble recently conducted a special two-day masterclass for targeted young spinners at the Board of Control for Cricket in Indias (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) here. The session was designed to help the country's upcoming spinners refine their skills under the guidance of Kumble, India's highest wicket-taker in international cricket through 619 Test wickets and 337 ODI scalps. Earlier this month, the Targeted and Emerging Spinners spent a 2-day masterclass at the BCCI Centre of Excellence with one of India's biggest match-winners with the ball - Mr. Anil Kumble. The attendees had the privilege of hearing from the legend on what it takes to succeed at the Elite Level and also working on specifics as Mr. Kumble enriched them on the finer aspects of their game, the BCCI posted on its official 'X' handle on Thursday. Also present during the masterclass was former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi, who serves as the dedicated spin-bowling coach at the state-of-the-art high-performance facility in Bengaluru. Joshi is also a part of the Indian mens squad for the upcoming Asian Games mens T20 cricket event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Earlier this year, former India left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan conducted a specialised three-day red-ball camp for pacers from India A and U-19 setups at the CoE. Ex-India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh also conducted a specialised four-day camp for off-spinners at the CoE from March 23-26. In the camp conducted by Harbhajan, Tanush Kotian, Himanshu Singh and Saransh Jain were present. Meanwhile, the CoE is still seeking applicants for Head of Sports Science and Medicine at the facility. The key role remains vacant following Nitin Patel's resignation in March 2025, with CoE head VVS Laxman and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia previously highlighting the ongoing challenges in identifying a suitable candidate for the crucial post. Earlier this year, former India left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan conducted a specialised three-day red-ball camp for pacers from India A and U-19 setups at the CoE. Ex-India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh also conducted a specialised four-day camp for off-spinners at the CoE from March 23-26. In the camp conducted by Harbhajan, Tanush Kotian, Himanshu Singh and Saransh Jain were present. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The position will have a key focus on player welfare, injury prevention and rehabilitation, physical development, research, innovation and the adoption of relevant technologies and services. The selected candidate will be based out of the CoE in Bengaluru and will report directly to Laxman. Interested candidates have been asked to submit their applications by September 30. Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru Entrepreneur Restricts Male Recruitment From UP, Bihar, MP And Rajasthan
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Luke Williams Replaces Lisa Keightley As Mumbai Indians Head Coach For WPL 2027
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Two-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed Luke Williams as their new head coach ahead of the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) season. Williams, who coached Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their maiden WPL title in 2024, takes over from Lisa Keightley, who decided to step down from her role. Im really excited to be joining Mumbai Indians, a respected and successful organisation, and working with this talented group of players and support staff. We have a great opportunity to build something together, play an exciting brand of cricket and compete for success. Im looking forward to the challenge and to giving our fans plenty to be proud of, Williams said in a statement on Thursday. Lisa, the former Australia womens cricketer, was made the MI head coach ahead of WPL 2026 as a replacement for Charlotte Edwards, who took up England womens head coach job. But Lisa joining Cricket Australia as the national development lead earlier this month, where she will be responsible for the development of the women's game, left her in doubt over continuing with MI in the WPL. Williams previously parted ways with RCB last year ahead of the mega auction held in New Delhi due to scheduling overlaps with the Womens Big Bash League (WBBL), where hes head coach of the Adelaide Strikers. We are delighted to welcome Luke Williams to the Mumbai Indians family. Luke is a proven winner and brings with him rich experience, a deep understanding of the womens game, and a strong commitment to developing players. Our girls have created a proud legacy in the WPL, and I am confident that, with Lukes guidance and Harmans leadership, they will continue to grow, achieve greater success, and inspire young girls everywhere to dream big. I wish Luke, and the entire team the very best as we begin this exciting new chapter together. I would also like to thank Lisa Keightley for her contribution to Mumbai Indians and wish her the very best for the future, said MI owner Nita M. Ambani. Our girls have created a proud legacy in the WPL, and I am confident that, with Lukes guidance and Harmans leadership, they will continue to grow, achieve greater success, and inspire young girls everywhere to dream big. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Action will then move to the WPL 2027 player auction, scheduled to be held on October 28 in Kochi. According to a BCCI statement, the tournament will be played from January 14 to February 7, 2027, though the host cities for the marquee five-team tournament are yet to be revealed. Article Source: IANS
KPSC SIT officer moved to Chitradurga SP post within two days
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has transferred IPS officer Kushal Chouksey to Chitradurga and appointed him as the district Superintendent of Police, shortly after the Karnataka High Court included him in the Special Investigation Team probing alleged irregularities in the KPSC veterinary officer recruitment. Choukseys transfer came two days after the High Court issued its order 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 .
Luke Williams appointed Mumbai Indians head coach ahead of WPL 2027
Mumbai Indians have appointed Luke Williams as their new head coach, succeeding Lisa Keightley. Keightley chose to leave after a disappointing fourth-place finish in the previous season. Williams has experience as a head coach for multiple teams, including the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The team's owner, Nita Ambani, highlighted his proven track record and commitment to player development.
Luke Williams takes over from Lisa Keightley as Mumbai Indians' head coach in WPL
Luke Williams has had success in the WPL in the past, back in 2024, when he was the head coach in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's title run
Tenth edition of Neev Literature Festival to be held in Bengaluru
The theme for the festival, this year, is Stories from the Heart, which pays tribute to the idea that books can help open up conversations and create lasting connections, says festival director Karthika Gopalakrishnan
Indi taluk added to Karnataka drought list after Cong MLA Patil submits resignation in protest
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 24 (IANS) The Karnataka government has yielded to pressure from Congress MLA Yashwantharayagowda Patil by adding Vijayapura district's Indi taluk to the drought-hit list on Thursday, a day after the legislator submitted his resignation protesting its exclusion from the list. The government has included Indi taluk in the ground-truthing list and issued an official notification to this effect. Patil had resigned from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, protesting the exclusion of Indi and Chadachan taluks from the drought-hit areas list. The development came after Patil conveyed his concerns to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and expressed disappointment that his repeated requests to include the two taluks had not been considered. I have conveyed my concerns to the Chief Minister, and he has assured me that the issue will be rectified. Twelve taluks in Vijayapura district have been declared drought-hit. However, only my two taluks have not been included in the drought declaration. I am repeatedly being treated unfairly. Ours is the last taluk, yet it has not been declared drought-hit. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has understood my concern, and I am confident that he will rectify the issue, Patil said. Patil, the Congress MLA from Indi, had submitted his resignation letter to Assembly Speaker G.S. Patil and also informed Chief Minister Shivakumar about his decision. His resignation triggered a political uproar in the Assembly, with the Opposition BJP demanding clarification from the Speaker. Former Home Minister and BJP MLA Araga Jnanendra raised the issue in the Assembly and sought clarification on the status of Patil's resignation. R. Ashoka also intervened, saying he was speaking in his capacity as the Leader of Opposition on the resignation of a sitting MLA. Ashoka said the BJP had a copy of Patil's resignation letter and recalled Shivakumar's earlier statement that resignations submitted by legislators would be accepted. Is the resignation now accepted? If so, does D.K. Shivakumar's word have any value? If you have the courage, accept the resignation, Ashoka said. Responding to the Opposition, CM Shivakumar said there was no need for the BJP to panic and maintained that Patil's resignation was linked to the concerns of people in his constituency. This is a resignation given for the sake of the people's livelihood. The Prime Minister has also warned us about the drought situation, CM Shivakumar said. The Chief Minister said Patil had been under pressure as farmers in his constituency had borrowed money and invested in cultivation. He also explained that there were established guidelines for declaring a taluk drought-affected and that the government could not arbitrarily declare an area drought-hit. The Speaker later clarified that Patil's resignation had not been accepted, stating that it did not comply with the prescribed rules. Patil's latest resignation came amid continuing dissatisfaction among some Congress legislators over the declaration of drought-hit taluks. He had earlier also expressed disappointment after being denied a ministerial berth during the recent Cabinet expansion. Following efforts by Shivakumar and senior Congress leaders, he had withdrawn his earlier resignation and continued as MLA. Karnataka had declared 188 taluks as drought-affected in four phases under the drought-declaration guidelines framed by the Centre in 2020. The first phase covered 101 taluks, followed by 23 in the second, 53 in the third and 11 in the fourth phase.
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CEC should resign; scrap SIR process, conduct fresh electoral roll revision: Karnataka CM Shivakumar
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 24 (IANS) Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and called for the scrapping of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and a fresh revision of electoral data to protect democracy and every citizens right to vote. Speaking to media in Bengaluru, CM Shivakumar said, The right to vote is the right to live. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi have raised their voices in defence of the voting rights of the people of the country. He alleged that attempts were being made to misuse the voting rights of ordinary citizens for political purposes. Similar attempts have been made in West Bengal, Bihar and several other states. Now they are trying to do the same everywhere, including Karnataka. I had also requested the Election Commission yesterday to give more time, he said. Referring to differences among members of the Election Commission, CM Shivakumar claimed that the autonomy given to the poll panel was being misused. When a majority of the members do not agree with an opinion, a decision cannot be imposed unilaterally. It would be better if the Chief Election Commissioner voluntarily resigns on moral grounds, he said. The Chief Minister demanded that the ongoing SIR process be scrapped and a fresh exercise be undertaken. We are not talking about Congress votes or BJP votes. Every citizen has the right to vote, and that is the right to live. Nobody can suppress that right, he said. Referring to Forms 6, 7 and 8 used in the electoral roll revision process, CM Shivakumar questioned the manner in which the current exercise was being conducted and alleged that it could particularly affect illiterate and disadvantaged sections of society. This is not merely a matter of opinion. It is a fundamental right. This is the voice of the common man, he said. He also said that the issue should be debated on a larger platform, including in Parliament, and opposed any alleged pressure or intimidation of officials in different states in the name of the Election Commission. We want a fresh SIR to be conducted. Everyone should be given their rights. The situation must be reviewed comprehensively to ensure the right to every vote, and the electoral data must be re-examined, CM Shivakumar said.
Australia says OpenAI agent hacked into government website
By Renju Jose and Chris Thomas SYDNEY, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Australia said on Thursday an OpenAI agent breached a government health data portal in June, gaining unauthorised access to files, in what could be the first known instance of an AI agent hacking a government website. The breach is one of the highest-profile incidents of AI agents accessing external systems outside the United States, coming on top of several recent breaches globally by rogue AI agents that have alarmed governments and companies. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the OpenAI agent gained unauthorised access to the medical statistics portal of Medicare, Australia's universal health insurance programme, while conducting research on public medical spending. Evidence currently available is there is no broader compromise to the ... network. Nonetheless, this situation is obviously unacceptable, Albanese told reporters on Wednesday in New York, where he is attending the UN General Assembly. Investigations continue and Australia has voicedits extreme concern about this incident to OpenAI CEO SamAltman, Albanese said, adding that he was deeply disappointed by the company's delay in notifying the government. It took until September 10 before there was any notification at all, Albanese said, adding that theinvestigation would also examine why government systems hadfailed to detect the breach in the first place. He also warned that three other government health-related websites may have been impacted by the OpenAI agent's activity, but did not confirm that had occurred. In a statement, OpenAI said its review found no evidence of patient records being accessed. It added that it identified activity involving several Australian government websites and services as our models attempted to look up answers ... our models took actions we did not intend. The AI agent breach adds to tensions between Australia and the largest US-owned technology companies. Canberra has already drawn criticism from social media firms and Washington after introducing a world-first ban on social media for children under 16 and new rules that force tech firms to let users switch off algorithm-driven content on their feeds. The Australian government has set up a task force to investigate the breach and check whether existing network security is adequate for preventing similar incidents. 'AI MODELS ATTEMPTED TO LOOK UP ANSWERS' The breach was announced the same day the world's leading AI companies warned the United Nations Security Council of the risks AI posed to humanity, appealing for governments to work together to manage the increasingly powerful technology. Australia has faced a series of hacking attempts on corporations and government-linked firms over the past four years. Defence Minister Richard Marles said the Medicare portal that was breached did not contain individual medical claims, benefit payments, personal banking details, or patient medical histories of Australia's 27 million people. Instead, the website holds only aggregated data on healthcare use across the country, he said. However Australia considered the breach serious. There were blocks clearly which were coming back telling the AI agent 'no'. The AI agent found a way around those blocks - didn't accept no for an answer, Albanese told reporters. Theincident is the latest of several recent incidents in which ChatGPT maker OpenAI has disclosed hacks or unauthorised activity involving its AI agents well after they occurred. Rivals Anthropic, Google's Gemini, and Meta have also disclosed incidents of their agents accessing external systems. Maurice Chiodo, an Australian mathematician who works at Cambridge University's Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, said the breach appeared to be a significant escalation in seriousness from similar incidents we have seen in recent months. He added that while there was a lot of talk of new laws around AI, policymakers needed to first consider enforcing existing ones, like those that criminalise unauthorised intrusions into computer systems. (Reporting by Renju Jose in Sydney, Chris Thomas in Mexico City, Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru, Raphael Satter in Washington; Editing by Maju Samuel, Jonathan Spicer, Clarence Fernandez and Sonali Paul) This article originally appeared on Reuters at https://finance.yahoo.com/news/australia-pm-albanese-says-openai-204422718.html
Ktaka drafts law to keep schoolteachers out of non-teaching duties
Public Duty Roll To Spare Educators From Census, Election Work
Ktaka to release 3 tmcft Krishna water to Telangana
Cong MLA quits over drought list, Speaker rejects resignation
Over 70 tree species among 1,128 marked for felling for Hebbal tunnel project
The species list includes Indian Kino, Big-leaf Mahogany, Beleric Myrobalan, Indian Jujube, Maple-leafed Bayur Tree, Paper Mulberry and Yellow Tabebuia, among others.
Channelling Dolly Parton: Bengalurus drag artists pay tribute to the Queen of Country
Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration seeks price cap on essential medical devices
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Drug safety: High-quality testing lab in Karnataka soon
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Ganesha procession crash: Drunk girl bites woman home guard during crowd rescue
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160 illegal Bangladeshi nationals deported from Bengaluru
Notice issued to candidate for applying for guest lecturer post under two names
A Bengaluru entrepreneur has announced a hiring restriction covering male candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, citing an alleged incident involving a former employee. Karthik SG said the employee had been dismissed after warnings over alleged abusive conduct towards female staff. The announcement drew mixed online responses, with users debating individual screening, workplace safety and state-based hiring decisions.
Shivakumar seeks 50 pc drought relief from Centre
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release 50 per cent of the drought relief amount the state sought as interim financial assistance, citing the worsening drought situation across Karnataka. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shivakumar said the state had initially submitted a Kharif 2026 Drought Memorandum seeking Rs 3,705.30 crore in financial assistance for immediate relief measures in 101 drought-declared taluks. He said the drought situation had worsened across the state and, based on a scientific assessment carried out as per the parameters prescribed under the Manual for Drought Management, the Karnataka government had declared an additional 76 taluks drought-affected. With this, as on date, a total of 177 taluks have been declared as drought-affected, Shivakumar said in the letter. The Chief Minister said more than 200 taluks could ultimately be declared drought-affected by the end of the South-West Monsoon 2026 season. He added that officials were assessing losses and damages in the additional drought-declared areas and would submit an additional memorandum seeking financial assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) after the assessment was complete. Shivakumar highlighted the importance of the South-West Monsoon for Karnataka, stating that rainfall between June and August was critical not only for sustaining Kharif agriculture but also for replenishing reservoirs, hydropower generation, fodder availability, and groundwater recharge. He said the substantial rainfall deficit during the current monsoon had affected all these sectors. He also expressed concern over low reservoir storage, particularly in the Cauvery basin, stating that it could adversely affect drinking water availability in Bengaluru and adjoining districts in the coming months. With the South-West Monsoon entering its final phase and the state continuing to experience substantial cumulative rainfall deficit, the drought situation is likely to further intensify during the coming months and become more acute during the summer season, he said. Shivakumar said the continued deterioration in rainfall and moisture conditions was also likely to result in large-scale crop losses, which could exceed 40 lakh hectares. He pointed out that an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) was proposed to visit Karnataka for a first-hand assessment of the losses and damages. The IMCT report would then be placed before the Sub-Committee of the National Executive Committee, followed by the High-Level Committee's consideration of its recommendations. However, he said the established assessment and approval process was time-consuming, particularly given the rapidly evolving drought situation. In view of the severity and progressive intensification of the drought situation, it is therefore requested that 50 per cent of the memorandum amount be released as interim financial assistance, pending completion of the prescribed assessment and approval process, Shivakumar said. He added that timely assistance would enable the state government to initiate and sustain immediate relief measures, particularly input subsidy assistance for crop losses, drinking water supply, livestock protection and other essential drought-relief interventions. Shivakumar also requested the Centre to release the central share of the second instalment of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) in advance to augment the resources available to the state government for undertaking timely relief measures.
Ktaka Assembly session extended to discuss drought
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said the Assembly session has been extended by one day to facilitate a detailed discussion on the worsening drought situation in the state. Speaking to the media at Vidhana Soudha, Shivakumar said more than 200 taluks were facing severe drought conditions and that the situation had become serious. The severity of the drought in the state has increased. More than 200 taluks have been affected by severe drought, and the situation is serious. Therefore, the Assembly session has been extended by one day to discuss the drought, Shivakumar said. He added that legislators and public representatives wanted to discuss the drought situation in detail. Ministers and the Deputy Chief Ministers will officially respond to the questions and suggestions raised by legislators during the proceedings, he said. On the proposal to take an all-party delegation to Delhi, Shivakumar said all political party leaders had agreed to the move. It has been decided to take an all-party delegation to Delhi to discuss drought relief and assistance from the Centre. Leaders of all parties have agreed to this, he said. Meanwhile, Shivakumar said the Congress is confident it will win all four seats in the upcoming Karnataka Legislative Council elections. We are confident of winning all four seats in the Legislative Council elections. We selected good candidates one year in advance. The party and the government will work together, he said. Shivakumar spoke to the media near the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office after a meeting with ministers and party legislators about the elections. He said elections had been announced for four Legislative Council seats and that, as the Assembly session was underway, he met with legislators on Wednesday to discuss the elections and provide guidance. All ministers and legislators will take responsibility and work for the elections, he said. On his proposed visit to Delhi, Shivakumar said he had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an appointment. I have written to the Prime Minister seeking time for a meeting. Once the appointment is given, an all-party delegation will be taken to Delhi, he said.
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Ktaka: Darshans wife Vijayalakshmi loses plea against Pradoshs approver status
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Karnataka High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by Vijayalakshmi, wife of actor Darshan, challenging a trial court order allowing accused Pradosh Rao to turn approver in the Renukaswamy murder case. The High Court upheld the order passed by the 59th City Civil and Sessions Court (CCH), which had permitted Pradosh, the 14th accused in the case, to become an approver. A bench headed by Justice V. Srishananda said there was no reason to interfere with the trial courts order, noting that the defence would have the opportunity to question Pradosh during cross-examination. Senior advocate K. Diwakar appeared for Pradosh and argued that Darshans lawyers were attempting to delay the trial. He submitted that even after the approver application was filed, Darshan's lawyers repeatedly raised objections. He also argued that Pradosh had spoken over the phone as permitted under the prison manual. The judge observed that nothing was wrong with Pradosh speaking over the phone about his intention to become an approver. If I speak over the phone saying that I will become an approver, what is wrong with that? If a husband asks his wife for her opinion, what is wrong with that? If there is evidence of someone else instigating him, that is a different matter, the judge remarked. Senior advocate Hashmat Pasha, appearing for Darshan, argued that the 10th accused, Vinay, had also filed an application seeking to become an approver. Still, his plea was not considered while Pradoshs was taken up. The judge responded that it was for the 10th accused to raise that issue and that Darshans counsel could not argue on his behalf. Renukaswamy, a resident of Chitradurga, was allegedly abducted and brought to a shed in Bengalurus Patanagere in June 2024 after he allegedly sent obscene messages to Pavithra Gowda, an associate of Darshan, on Instagram. He was allegedly assaulted and killed at the shed. Police subsequently arrested 17 accused persons, including Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, in connection with the case. Pradosh, the 14th accused, faces allegations of helping destroy evidence and of financial transactions related to the crime. He had recently approached the court seeking permission to turn approver, stating that he was willing to disclose the complete truth about the case before the court. The CCH court had accepted his application and allowed him to become an approver. Vijayalakshmi subsequently approached the High Court challenging the trial courts decision through a writ petition.
6 lakh seek inclusion via Form 6 as SIR window closes in Karnataka
Special investigation team formed to probe fake insurance claims in Karnataka
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) In view of the severe drought situation in the state, the Karnataka government is continuously taking measures to provide necessary relief to farmers and the public. Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara told the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that the Union government should relax the existing drought declaration norms and provide the financial assistance required to effectively address the situation. He said the state government has already written to the Union government seeking relaxation of the NDRF norms. The ground realities of the drought have been brought to the Centre's attention, with a request to ensure greater assistance to farmers facing distress. Parameshwara said that during the severe drought in 2023, the then Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had written several letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking necessary drought relief. He had also requested relaxation of the Union government's existing norms, saying that they did not fully reflect the actual drought conditions prevailing in Karnataka. He said the current state government, including Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, has also written to the Union government on the issue. As Revenue Minister, Parameshwara, too, has submitted a request to the Centre, while the Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh has also written seeking appropriate action. The Union government should give special consideration to Karnataka's situation and relax the NDRF norms, the Deputy Chief Minister said. Parameshwara added that drought should not be assessed merely on the basis of overall rainfall deficiency. The state's key demand is that factors such as the amount of rainfall, timing of rainfall, impact on crops, soil moisture and other local ground conditions must also be considered. In view of the 2026 drought situation, the state government has already requested the Union government to review the existing criteria, he said. Necessary measures are being taken to address the drought situation across the state, and the state government remains committed to responding to the distress faced by farmers and the public, the Deputy CM added. He urged the Union government to take Karnataka's actual conditions into account and extend the necessary support.
Bengaluru: Passenger jumps onto tracks at Rajajinagar Metro station, rescued
According to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) officials, the man was noticed on the tracks by platform security guards, who alerted the station authorities.
Railway Board sanction clears key hurdle for Bengaluru Metro Pink Line elevated section
The Pink Line, also known as the Kalena AgraharaNagawara corridor, spans 21.3 km, comprising around 7.5 km of elevated track and 13.8 km underground.
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Khaleen Joshi Leads Bengaluru Open 2026 by Six Shots After Impressive Round
Khaleen Joshi extends his lead at the Bengaluru Open 2026, scoring four-under 68 and showcasing exceptional skill on the course. Khaleen Joshi Leads Bengaluru Open 2026 by Six Shots After Impressive Round
Bengaluru: Man murdered inside J.P. Nagar shop
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Abhishek Poddar is new president of UPASI
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Silk Board flyover space to be developed for commuters
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Chennai industry meet draws over 300 companies ahead of Bengaluru Tech Summit
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Harish Dwivedi named Karnataka BJP in-charge
Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a major organisational reshuffle, appointing new state in-charges and co-in-charges across 28 states and eight Union Territories. The changes were announced by party national president Nitin Nabin and will take effect immediately. Former MP Harish Dwivedi has been appointed as the BJPs new in-charge for Karnataka, while 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 .
Fake NOC, RC racket uncovered in Bengaluru vehicle fraud cases
Bengaluru: Police have uncovered an alleged vehicle fraud racket in Bengaluru in which loan-default cars were acquired at low prices, forged documents were prepared to conceal the outstanding dues and the vehicles were subsequently sold to buyers at substantially higher rates. Annapoorneshwarinagar police arrested Gurupasad in one of the cases after allegedly tracing a network 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 .
Karnataka Regional Catholic Think Tank Holds Annual General Meeting in Bengaluru
Karnataka Regional Catholic Think Tank Holds Annual General Meeting in Bengaluru All 13 Bishops and Two Auxiliary Bishops Participate; Diocesan Delegates Represent 13 Dioceses Bengaluru: The Karnataka Regional Catholic Think Tank (KRCTT) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Subhodhana, Regional Pastoral Centre (KROSS), Bengaluru. The meeting brought together the [] The post Karnataka Regional Catholic Think Tank Holds Annual General Meeting in Bengaluru appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Karnataka moves SC against HC-directed SIT recruitment probe
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government is preparing to move the Supreme Court against the High Courts decision to entrust the investigation into alleged Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment irregularities to a specially constituted SIT. The state has given the go-ahead to file a Special Leave Petition challenging the September 21 order passed by the Dharwad Bench 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 .
Accenture leases over 560,000 sq ft office space in Bengaluru for 269 cr
The five-year deal at Pritech Park SEZ includes renewal of an earlier lease for 441,000 sq ft and an additional 126,000 sq ft of office space
Joshi Maintains Strong Lead At Bengaluru Open
Veteran golfer Khalin Joshi has significantly extended his lead to six shots at the halfway stage of the Bengaluru Open 2026, following a strong four-under 68 in the second round. He now stands at 15-under 129, with local teenager Manoj S in second place.
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PGTI Tour: Khalin Joshi extends lead to six shots at Bengaluru Open 2026
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Khalin Joshi followed his career-low opening round with a four-under 68 to extend his lead to six shots at the halfway stage of the INR 1 crore Bengaluru Open 2026 at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The 34-year-old Bengaluru golfer (61-68), who began the day four strokes ahead after firing an 11-under 61 in round one, made five birdies and a solitary bogey to reach 15-under 129 at his home course on a cloudy, cool and windy day. Joshi remained bogey-free until his 16th hole of the day, the par-four seventh, where he dropped his only shot of the round. The three-time PGTI winner this season arrived in Bengaluru after claiming last weeks Nava Raipur Open. He began the week in seventh place in the Race to India Championship. Local teenager Manoj S. (65-70) retained second place at nine-under 135 after returning a two-under 70. The 18-year-olds eventful round featured five birdies, one bogey and a double bogey. Four players shared third place at seven-under 137: Gurugrams Manu Gandas (69-68), Greater Noidas Saptak Talwar (67-70), Delhis Shaurya Bhattacharya (66-71) and Gurugrams Veer Ahlawat (68-69). Gandas was the 2023 DP World PGTI Rankings champion, while Talwar is the current Race to India Championship leader. Ahlawat topped the DP World PGTI Rankings in 2024. Bengalurus Mari Muthu R. (67-71) slipped from a share of fourth overnight to seventh at six-under 138. Joshi was satisfied with another assured performance and his commanding position at the halfway stage. It was another solid day, Joshi said. Im pleased with the way Ive played over the first two rounds and satisfied with where I am. Im now looking forward to the final two days. Joshi began his second round with consecutive birdies and added three more before his only blemish on the seventh. I started strongly with birdies on my first two holes, he said. I would have liked to finish a little better, especially after making my first bogey of the week, but my game still feels good. Gusty winds and more demanding flag positions provided a different examination from the opening round, although Joshi felt the conditions allowed the players to appreciate KGA at its best. We were blessed with excellent weather, although the gusty wind and tougher flag positions made the course interesting, he said. KGA is my home course, and it is wonderful for the entire field to experience such a great venue in these conditions. With a six-shot cushion heading into the last two rounds, Joshi intends to retain the approach that carried him to 15-under through 36 holes. I want to continue finding fairways and greens, create birdie opportunities and keep applying pressure at the top of the leaderboard, added Joshi, who has his Thai girlfriend caddying for him this week. The halfway cut fell at one-over 145, with 52 players from the field of 132 advancing to the final two rounds. The Bengaluru Open is the final tournament before the top-60 on the 2026 PGTI Order of Merit are confirmed. The players finishing inside the top-60 at the end of this event will retain their playing rights for the 2026-27 season.
Siddaramaiah seeks removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday called for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, citing reported differences within the Election Commission and alleging that two Election Commissioners had recorded written objections to decisions taken by the poll panel. In a media statement, Siddaramaiah said developments emerging from within the Election Commission were deeply alarming and claimed that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had recorded written objections at least 14 times in the last 10 months to decisions and actions of the three-member Commission headed by Gyanesh Kumar. According to Siddaramaiah, the reported objections relate to issues including the registration of new voters, the addition and deletion of names from electoral rolls, control over the electoral-roll database, and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. He referred to an investigative report published by an English newspaper that, he said, reported that one of the Election Commissioners objected to inserting a new question in Form 6, used for registering new voters, without the required legal amendment. The change was reportedly described as unauthorised and illegal. Siddaramaiah also raised concerns over what he described as the gradual centralisation of the electoral-roll database and alleged restrictions on access for local election officials who are legally authorised to manage electoral rolls. He questioned who controls the electoral-roll system, under whose authority changes are being made and why state-level officials do not have complete access to the database. The former Chief Minister also referred to the SIR process in West Bengal and questioned the filing of nearly 16 lakh appeals seeking deletion of voters after judicial officers had ordered their inclusion in electoral rolls. He asked who filed the appeals and under whose authority. Siddaramaiah claimed that Sandhu had raised questions about the process with officials and that neither he, the other Election Commissioner, nor the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal had been informed of its basis. He further alleged that the two Election Commissioners had objected to communications being issued and decisions being taken in the name of the Commission without their approval. Siddaramaiah said the Election Commission must function institutionally and in accordance with the Constitution and law, and should not be seen as acting in favour of any political party or government. He said public confidence in the electoral process could be affected if Commission members repeatedly raised objections to its functioning. He also called for complete transparency and a public explanation regarding the SIR process, changes to electoral rolls and reported disagreements within the Commission. Describing the issue as one concerning the protection of citizens voting rights, Siddaramaiah urged President Droupadi Murmu to remove Gyanesh Kumar from the post of CEC and direct the Union Government to investigate him. He said free, fair and transparent elections were essential to democracy and asserted that the Election Commission must remain autonomous and accountable.
DDCA Director Vikas Katyal Appointed Team India Manager For West Indies Series
District Cricket Association: Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) Director Vikas Katyal has been appointed as the manager of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming home series against the West Indies, the state association announced on Wednesday. India and West Indies will face each other in three ODIs and five T20Is, with the series beginning on September 27. The ODI series will open in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27 before moving to Guwahati and New Chandigarh. The five-match T20I series will then be played in Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Shubman Gill will lead India in the ODI series, with senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also part of the squad. Shreyas Iyer will captain the T20I side, which includes a mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talent. Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma are among the players named in the squad. The DDCA congratulated Katyal on his appointment and described it as a moment of pride for the association and the wider Delhi cricket fraternity. This is a proud occasion for the entire DDCA fraternity, as one of its directors has been entrusted with the responsibility of managing the Indian cricket team. DDCA congratulates Katyal on this prestigious appointment and wishes him and Team India every success for the West Indies series to be played in India, the DDCA said in a statement. The appointment comes ahead of a series in which India will look to maintain its strong record against the West Indies. In ODIs, India have won 67 of the 142 matches between the two teams, while West Indies have 63 victories. Two matches have ended in ties, and four produced no result. This is a proud occasion for the entire DDCA fraternity, as one of its directors has been entrusted with the responsibility of managing the Indian cricket team. DDCA congratulates Katyal on this prestigious appointment and wishes him and Team India every success for the West Indies series to be played in India, the DDCA said in a statement. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The two teams last met in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, with India defeating the West Indies by five wickets at Eden Gardens on March 1. Article Source: IANS
Rs 15 lakh shawl remark sparks clash in Ktaka council
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) BJP MLC K.S. Naveens remark alleging that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar sported a Rs 15 lakh shawl during the ongoing drought, coupled with Congress MLC S. Ravis ironic comment on Naveens green shawl, sparked a heated exchange between BJP and Congress members in the Karnataka Legislative Council on Wednesday. Naveen, who was standing to speak in the Council wearing a green-coloured shawl symbolising farmers concerns, faced a dig from Congress MLC S. Ravi, a relative of Chief Minister Shivakumar. Ravi reportedly remarked that Naveens gesture was false and suggested he should have spoken after removing the shawl. Objecting strongly, Naveen said Ravi should be ashamed of making remarks about his shawl and instead speak about the kind of shawls the Chief Minister wore during the drought. I have been wearing shawls to represent the woes of farmers. To reflect their issues, I have worn this shawl. I will not come to the session wearing a Rs 15 lakh-worth shawl, Naveen said. When Naveen referred to the Chief Minister, Congress members objected. Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah and Muzrai Minister K.S. Basavanthappa intervened, urging Naveen to restrain himself from personal comments. Council Chairman Saleem Ahmed intervened and directed officials not to record the arguments and counterarguments exchanged during the heated exchange. Ravi later defended his remarks, saying the Chief Minister, unlike Prime Minister Narendra Modi, did not wear expensive shawls to show off. Referring to PM Modi, Ravi alleged that the Prime Minister had earlier worn a suit with gold threads worth crores. He maintained that Shivakumar wore a normal shawl according to his taste and said his comment was aimed at what he described as the artificiality of Naveen wearing a green shawl. The verbal exchange escalated as BJP and Congress members began raising slogans against each other inside the House. With proceedings disrupted, Chairman Saleem Ahmed adjourned the Council to restore order.
Karnataka LoP Ashoka demands CM Shivakumar's resignation over financial crisis
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Karnataka Assembly Opposition leader, R. Ashoka, on Wednesday demanded the Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's resignation, alleging that the Congress government had failed to manage the state's finances and was making large financial announcements despite a shortage of funds. Ashoka was speaking at a BJP protest held near the Kengal Hanumanthaiah statue on the Vidhana Soudha premises. He alleged that Shivakumar lacked the ability to control the Finance Department and said he should step down as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. You (D.K. Shivakumar) are unable to manage the Finance Department. Therefore, you are not fit to continue as the Chief Minister. Resign immediately, Ashoka said. Calling the state government a ankrupt government, Opposition leader Ashoka alleged that the Finance Department itself had exposed the poor financial condition of Karnataka by issuing a communication highlighting the lack of funds. He questioned the state government's practice of making large financial announcements during visits to different parts of the state. Shivakumar recently went to Mangaluru and announced Rs 32,000 crore. Siddaramaiah went to Kalaburagi and announced Rs 40,000 crore. Rs 20,000 crore was announced in Chamarajanagar. At Cabinet meetings, Rs 25,000 crore and Rs 50,000 crore were announced in different places, he alleged. Ashoka claimed that the state government was now unable to provide drought relief and had failed to make several payments to vulnerable sections. People have been waiting for drought relief for four months. Pension payments have not been made for five months. Poor people are suffering. Teachers have not received salaries, farmers do not have electricity, and milk producers have not received subsidy payments for 12 months, he alleged. He accused the state government of being focused on making announcements without having the financial resources to implement them. The Congress party has become an empty vessel. This is a government of announcements and a bogus government, Ashoka said. Referring to the Finance Department's reported concerns over new announcements, Opposition leader Ashoka said the department had effectively questioned the state government's practice of making financial commitments without adequate funds. He alleged that the state government was struggling to raise loans and claimed that the Finance Department had indicated that Karnataka would not be able to secure further borrowing. Ashoka also alleged that the previous Siddaramaiah government had left a deficit of Rs 22,000 crore and that Rs 2 lakh crore in bills were pending. He claimed that the Transport Department had outstanding dues of Rs 5,000 crore and that subsidy payments to the power sector were pending. He accused the state government of making announcements in Mangaluru, Bengaluru and other places without addressing its financial liabilities. Ashoka alleged that the state government had failed to provide timely pensions and drought assistance but was prioritising other political expenditures. People are not receiving pensions on time, but the ATM going to Rahul Gandhi is functioning correctly and on time, he alleged. He also accused the Congress government of misleading people with large announcements despite the state's financial difficulties. State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, legislators and Legislative Council members were present at the protest.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Karnataka Congress President B.K. Hariprasad on Wednesday invoked Rahul Gandhi's repeated warnings to the Election Commission while demanding answers from the poll panel over reported objections raised by two Election Commissioners on issues concerning electoral rolls. Hariprasad in his statement said that Rahul Gandhi had repeatedly questioned alleged irregularities in voter lists and warned the Election Commission that those responsible would eventually be held accountable. Rahul Gandhi's warning to the Election Commission was clear: 'Time will come, we will catch you and you will not be spared.' He has repeatedly demanded answers over alleged voter irregularities and challenged the ECI to come clean, the Karnataka Congress President said. His remarks came following reports claiming Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had formally raised objections at least 14 times over a period of 10 months to decisions and orders concerning electoral-roll management. The objections reportedly related to the addition and deletion of voters, changes to Form 6 and the functioning and control of the voter database. According to the news report, the two Election Commissioners had also raised concerns over what they described as the gradual centralisation of the electoral-roll database in Delhi and questioned whether state-level election officials were being provided proper access to the system. Some of the steps concerning new voter registration were reportedly described as unauthorised and illegal in their objections. Hariprasad said the reported objections had brought renewed attention to the concerns raised by Rahul Gandhi over the Election Commission and voter lists. This is not about one party. It is about the sanctity of every Indian's vote. You may have power today, but power is temporary. Accountability is not. The time will come when every question will have to be answered, he added. He claimed that Rahul Gandhi's concerns could no longer be dismissed as political rhetoric, as similar questions had now reportedly emerged from within the Election Commission itself. Rahul Gandhi's concerns can no longer be dismissed as political rhetoric. The questions he raised have now surfaced from within the Election Commission itself. The Election Commission must answer. Indian voters need complete transparency, Hariprasad said. The Election Commission, however, has rejected reports of internal disagreement, with its sources saying that all decisions, including those concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), had the approval of all three Election Commissioners.
Karnataka govt congratulates actor Anant Nag in Assembly on receiving Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday congratulated veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag in the Legislative Assembly for being selected for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honour in Indian cinema. Speaking in the state Assembly, Parameshwara said the Dadasaheb Phalke Award was the highest recognition in the film industry and was not an honour that could be easily earned by everyone associated with cinema. It is significant that Anant Nag has received such a prestigious award. Recognising and honouring the achievements and personality of an artiste at the national level will provide further encouragement to the entire film and art fraternity in the modern era, he added. Recalling Anant Nag's artistic journey, Parameshwara said the veteran actor began his career in theatre in the 1970s and later entered television. Having acted in more than 70 plays, Anant Nag, along with his brother and actor Shankar Nag, created a new wave in the Kannada film industry when they entered cinema, the Deputy Chief Minister added. Parameshwara noted that Anant Nag carved out a distinct path for himself through unconventional films at a time when legendary actors such as Dr. Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan were dominating the Kannada film industry. Anant Nag was among those who led the new wave that emerged in Kannada cinema during the 1970s, he said. The Deputy Chief Minister also recalled Anant Nag's brief stint in politics. He was nominated as a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council during 1989-94 and later contested and won from the Malleshwaram Assembly constituency in 1994. He also served as a Minister in the state government. Parameshwara said Anant Nag's political career was relatively short and that he subsequently withdrew from active politics and returned to cinema, continuing his artistic journey. He added that Anant Nag had won film awards on five occasions and described the achievement as a testament to his artistic talent. Winning an award even once is extremely difficult. The fact that Anant Nag has received film awards five times is a testimony to his talent, Parameshwara said. He noted that Anant Nag had acted in more than 300 films before gradually reducing his appearances and adopting a simpler approach to life in his later years. His contribution of acting in more than 300 films is one of the significant contributions made by an individual actor to the film industry, he said. Parameshwara recalled that legendary Kannada actor Dr. Rajkumar was the first artiste from the Kannada film industry to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Nearly 30 years later, Anant Nag has now been conferred the prestigious award in recognition of his talent and contribution to the film industry. This is an honour for his unparalleled talent, he said. Born in Bhatkal and later moving to Bengaluru, Anant Nag has acted in films in Kannada as well as several other languages and brought recognition to the film industry through his work, Parameshwara added. Recognising Anant Nag's talent and conferring the Dadasaheb Phalke Award on him is an honour for the entire state of Karnataka. On behalf of the state government, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to him, the Deputy Chief Minister said.
Karnataka insurance fraud probe gets dedicated police team
Bengaluru: A dedicated Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been set up by the Karnataka government to investigate complaints relating to fraudulent claims made before insurance companies across the state. The formation of the specialised unit comes in compliance with the directions of the Supreme Court in SLP (Civil) No. 5582/2023. The apex court had directed 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 .
Karnataka govt forms SIT to probe insurance fraud
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) The Karnataka government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) at the state level to register complaints and conduct speedy investigations into fraudulent claims submitted to insurance companies, the Home Department said in a statement on Wednesday. The SIT has been formed following the Supreme Courts direction in its judgment in SLP (Civil) No. 5582/2023 to establish state-level special investigation teams across the country to investigate fraudulent claims involving insurance companies. According to the government order issued by the Home Department on September 22, 2026, an officer of the rank of Inspector General of Police (IGP) will head the SIT as its chairperson. A Superintendent of Police (SP) nominated by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will serve as a member. In addition, one Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) and three Police Inspectors nominated by the Director General and Inspector General of Police will be part of the team. The SIT will have jurisdiction across Karnataka and has been declared a police station under Section 2(1)(u) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Its officers have also been authorised under Section 193 of the law to submit final reports to the concerned courts. The SIT will function under the supervision of the Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), Police Headquarters, Bengaluru. All complaints relating to fraudulent claims received from insurance companies will be transferred to the SIT by the Director General and Inspector General of Police. The government will also provide the required officers and staff to enable the team to conduct investigations. The government order directed the SIT to conduct a comprehensive investigation into all fraud complaints received from insurance companies and submit investigation reports to the government without delay through the Director General and Inspector General of Police. The SIT has also been instructed to report investigation progress to the concerned authorities regularly. The move aims to ensure that complaints about fraudulent insurance claims are investigated promptly through a dedicated state-level mechanism.
Ktaka: BJP to hold funeral procession protests against financial mismanagement
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) The Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold protests at all district headquarters on September 24, featuring a funeral procession of the bankrupt government, to condemn what state BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra described as the Congress governments alleged financial mismanagement and failure to provide relief to farmers and fund development works. Announcing the protest at a press conference at Vidhana Soudha, Vijayendra said the government had failed to manage taxpayers money properly and had accumulated dues owed to farmers, contractors, transport corporations, health workers, guest teachers and other sections. He said the BJP would hold the protests to highlight the states deteriorating financial position and demand that the government issue a white paper on its finances and waive farmers loans. Vijayendra said the BJP would stage protests at all district headquarters on Thursday against what he described as the states financial bankruptcy, the difficulties faced by farmers and the governments failure to clear pending payments. The government must place the complete truth about Karnatakas financial condition before the people and issue a white paper. It must immediately provide relief to farmers. Otherwise, the BJPs agitation will intensify, Vijayendra warned. He referred to a letter written by the Finance Department to the Chief Minister on September 17, which highlighted the seriousness of the states financial situation. The Finance Department has warned that it would be difficult to provide funds for new schemes and that the states borrowing capacity has already been largely utilised, he said. He claimed that with pending expenditure on already approved works exceeding Rs 2 lakh crore, funding new schemes could require cuts to allocations for other departments or delay ongoing works. This is not an ordinary letter. It is a serious warning about the states financial position from the governments own department. Therefore, the government must immediately issue a white paper on the states financial condition, Vijayendra said. Vijayendra said the BJP had conducted the Ballari Chalo padayatra from Lingasugur to Ballari to highlight farmers problems. He demanded that the government not merely discuss their difficulties in the Assembly but also provide relief. He demanded a farm loan waiver of up to Rs 5 lakh, compensation of Rs 50,000 per hectare and uninterrupted three-phase power supply for seven to eight hours every day. Farmers are taking to the streets today because of the electricity shortage. If necessary, the government should purchase power from outside and ensure adequate supply to farmers, he said. Vijayendra also demanded that pending milk incentives owed to dairy farmers be paid immediately and that the incentive be increased from the current Rs 5 to Rs 8. He said farmers in north Karnataka were also awaiting payment for maize procured at the Minimum Support Price. In Raichur district alone, information indicates that around Rs 150 crore is pending. Such dues should be cleared immediately, he said. Vijayendra questioned the governments decision to announce new schemes when it was allegedly struggling to clear existing liabilities. On one hand, there is no money to provide relief to farmers. On the other, thousands of crores of rupees are due to contractors. Payments to transport corporations have not been made, and dues remain pending to employees and beneficiaries of various departments. How feasible is it to announce new schemes in such a situation? he asked. He referred to the governments recent announcement of several projects, including a Rs 10,000-crore rural road development programme. He sought clarity on how these schemes would be funded when the Finance Department had warned about financial pressure. Vijayendra cited former CM B.S. Yediyurappas tenure, saying immediate disaster relief, including Rs 5 lakh for those who lost homes, was provided from state funds without waiting for the Centres assistance. He said merely writing to the Centre during a severe drought was insufficient and urged the state government to take responsibility for farmers problems. He demanded farmer relief, loan waivers, adequate electricity supply and clearance of pending dues to dairy farmers.
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Ex-Australia Pacer Ashley Noffke Appointed As Netherlands Men's Team Head Coach
KNCB Chief Executive Officer Huib: Former Australia fast bowler Ashley Noffke has been appointed as head coach of the Netherlands men's cricket team on an initial two-year deal running till 2028, said the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB). Noffke, 49, replaces Ryan Cook after the latter decided to step down from his role to spend more time with his family. Noffke, who till recently was assistant and bowling coach with the Pakistan mens team, including in the third Test at Edgbaston, takes charge with an immediate focus on steering the Dutch side through the qualification pathways for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup. I'm looking forward to working with the Dutch men's team, which has become a fixture at the T20 World Cups. This is a talented, motivated group, and my goal is to help continue that development and move the programme forward. My approach starts with connection, before the tactic or the plan. I can't wait to get started, Noffke said in a statement on Wednesday. Noffke played one ODI and two T20Is for Australia and represented Queensland, Western Australia, four English county sides - Durham, Middlesex, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire in first-class cricket. He also turned out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the landmark opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. Over a distinguished playing career, the former right-arm quick bagged 386 first-class wickets and scored 3,766 runs and became one of only three Australians to achieve the 500-run and 50-wicket double in a single domestic season. Following his transition to coaching, Noffke built a formidable reputation across major franchise and international setups. He led Brisbane Heat to a WBBL title, secured a WNCL trophy with Queensland Fire, and coached London Spirit to their inaugural title in The Hundred. He also worked as assistant coach and bowling coach of the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in India. After heading Otagos mens programme in New Zealand, Noffke served as assistant coach and bowling lead for the Pakistan men's team alongside Mike Hesson, where he guided the side to the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8s and the 2025 Asia Cup final. Following his transition to coaching, Noffke built a formidable reputation across major franchise and international setups. He led Brisbane Heat to a WBBL title, secured a WNCL trophy with Queensland Fire, and coached London Spirit to their inaugural title in The Hundred. He also worked as assistant coach and bowling coach of the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in India. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We thank Ryan Cook for the huge strides he made with the men's programme, technically, tactically and in terms of fitness. Noffke doesn't inherit talent and hope for the best. He builds the environment that talent needs to last, and we couldn't be more pleased to have him leading that work, he said. Article Source: IANS
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