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Two Held In Bengaluru For 317 Kg Ganja Haul
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Two arrested with 317 kg of ganja worth Rs 3.17 crore in Bengaluru
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 13 (IANS) The Kumbalgodu police have arrested two persons from Kerala for allegedly transporting 317 kg of ganja from Odisha to Kerala via Bengaluru and seized the contraband along with a car. The seized ganja is valued at Rs 1.78 crore, while its estimated market value is Rs 3.17 crore, police said. Acting on credible information received on October 11 that a large quantity of ganja was being transported from Odisha to Kerala through Bengaluru in a car, the police registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. On October 12, a police team intercepted the car near Eidgah Ground at Kambipura when it was proceeding towards Kerala and apprehended the two occupants. During interrogation, the accused allegedly revealed that they had travelled from Kerala to Bengaluru on October 6 and hired a self-drive rental car in R.T. Nagar. They then went to Odisha, where they allegedly purchased ganja at a low price from an unidentified person. According to the police, the accused intended to transport the contraband through Bengaluru to Kumaramanagalam in Kerala and sell it to customers at a higher price. The two men allegedly returned to Bengaluru on October 11 and stayed overnight at a hotel in Bommasandra. The following day, they were intercepted by the Kumbalgodu police while travelling towards Kerala. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of approximately 317 kg of ganja, which was seized along with the car. Police said efforts were underway to identify those involved in procuring and transporting the contraband, as well as others who assisted in its sale. The investigation is in progress. The operation was carried out under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner of Police, South-West Division, Soumyalatha S.K., and the supervision of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Kengeri Sub-Division, Satyavati K.S. A team led by Kumbalgodu Police Inspector Kumar apprehended the accused and seized the contraband.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 13 (IANS) Former Minister and Congress MLA K.N. Rajanna on Tuesday said that those behind the controversial CD involving former Karnataka Minister and BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi were also responsible for the video allegedly targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Rajanna's remarks came after Siddaramaiah, a Congress Working Committee member, approached a Bengaluru court seeking an injunction against the circulation and broadcast of allegedly defamatory audio and video clips linked to a reported sting operation. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Rajanna, a close associate of Siddaramaiah, said, You tell us who was behind Ramesh Jarkiholi's CD? Those who got his CD done have got Siddaramaiah's as well. The controversy has revived political speculation over the alleged involvement of Shivakumar in the 2021 release of a purported CD, involving Jarkiholi, who resigned as a minister in the then-BJP government following the controversy. However, Rajanna's remarks did not establish any evidence of Shivakumar's involvement in the current episode. Rajanna also claimed that an attempt had been made to conduct a sting operation against him when he was a minister in the previous Siddaramaiah-led cabinet. Such an attempt was made against me as well. They tried to carry out a sting operation against me. Since it was a government residence, I assumed that CCTV cameras would have been installed for security. However, I later came to know that no CCTV cameras had been installed, he said. It can be noted that this development occurred amid reported differences between Rajanna and Shivakumar in 2025. Rajanna had stated that he was ready to become Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President, the post held by Shivakumar then. He had also demanded that a Dalit be made the Chief Minister in the event of a change in state leadership of Siddaramaiah. Describing the current alleged sting operations as a form of blackmail, Rajanna urged CM Shivakumar to clarify the matter and ensure a proper investigation. The Chief Minister has all the investigative agencies under him. He should clear the confusion among the people. With this, the state's honour has suffered a severe dent. We are losing our honour and dignity by ourselves, he said. Questioning the Chief Minister's response to the controversy, Rajanna said, How can the CM himself talk like a helpless person? If a probe is conducted and everything is made public, this sting mafia will stop at this stage. Rajanna alleged that there was effectively one network in Karnataka involved in producing and releasing CDs and conducting sting operations, although the people involved might differ. There is only one factory in the state for making and releasing CDs and carrying out sting operations. But the partners are different, he said. Referring to Siddaramaiah's court petition, Rajanna said the video was not new but an old one. He added that the possibility of a sting operation being used to pressure Siddaramaiah into resigning could not be ruled out, while describing the matter in terms of rumours and suspicions. He also urged the media to question those producing such videos about their motives. Rajanna further said the Congress high command had discussed a reported arrangement under which two Chief Ministers would serve terms of two-and-a-half years each. However, he said he did not know whether Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar had agreed to such an arrangement. Based on this, Siddaramaiah was asked to step down, not because of any allegations, Rajanna maintained.
Priyank Kharge Orders Review of Police Action at Bengaluru SIR Protest
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Luck Maxxing: Why Young Engineers In Silicon Valley And Bengaluru Are Quitting Jobs To Work Solo
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Prestige Estates Q2 sales bookings rise 20% to 7,225 cr on housing demand
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NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13: Anshul Singhal, a real estate veteran with over two decades spent building institutional platforms, has launched Vantrock Real Assets Private Limited (VRAPL), an operator-led real assets platform focused initially on warehousing, industrial and logistics parks. The Mumbai-headquartered platform plans to foray into the development of approx 11.5 million sq. ft., representing a gross development value (GDV) of approx INR 4,200 crore (approx USD 434 million) on completion. Of the INR 4200 crore development plan, the first approx 3 million sq. ft., valued at approx INR 1,100 crore (approx USD 113 million), will be located across the National Capital Region (NCR), Bengaluru and Pune. The construction starts in 2027, with the first rental income targeted 2028 onwards. Land for these projects is at the advanced stages of negotiation, documentation, and/or regulatory approvals. The rest of the plan consisting of ~8.5 million sq. ft. sits acros...
Bengaluru Dating Scam: Man Loses Rs 27,200 To A Tinder Match; 'She Unmatched And Blocked Me'
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Bengaluru airport showcases Karnatakas heritage during Dasara
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Andhra IAS officer booked for allegedly slapping CCB inspector
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IAS Officer, Three Others Booked for Allegedly Assaulting Police in Bengaluru Pub
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On Camera, Asked To Show ID At Bengaluru Pub, IAS Officer Abuses Cops, Booked
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Software engineer dies by suicide in Hyderabad's Nanakramguda, leaves behind suicide note
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Vantrock to invest 3,000 cr in 4 yrs to build logistics, warehousing parks
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Karnataka Home Minister says police directed not to disrupt peaceful demonstration
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Techie Dies By Suicide In Hyderabad Apartment
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Vantrock Real Assets plans Rs 3,100 cr investment in warehousing, logistics parks
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Spinny delivers 1,370 used cars on Navratri day 1, sets new record: Founder and CEO Niraj Singh
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Dr Sudha Yadav appointed Karnataka Governor
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Siddaramaiah seeks legal action over allegedly defamatory content
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The baby who became the face of KSRTCs Airavat Club Class buses
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Kumaraswamy congratulates Sudha Yadav on appointment as K
Kumaraswamy congratulates Sudha Yadav on appointment as Ktaka Guv Bengaluru: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday congratulated Sudha Yadav on her appointment as the Governor of Karnataka by the President of India and welcomed her to the state. In a post on social media platform X, Kumaraswamy said he hoped [] The post Kumaraswamy congratulates Sudha Yadav on appointment as Ktaka Guv appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Nanakramguda: Software Techie Dies After Falling From 30th Floor
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Kumaraswamy congratulate Sudha Yadav on appointment as Ktaka Guv
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday congratulated Sudha Yadav on her appointment as the Governor of Karnataka by the President of India and welcomed her to the state. In a post on social media platform X, Kumaraswamy said he hoped that her political experience and strong academic background would help strengthen constitutional values and contribute to Karnatakas overall development. I warmly welcome her to Karnataka. With her political experience and strong academic background, I hope her tenure will further strengthen the states constitutional values and contribute to Karnatakas all-round development, he said. Kumaraswamy also wished Yadav a successful tenure and expressed confidence that her guidance would contribute to the service and welfare of the people of Karnataka. BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra stated, Heartiest congratulations to Dr Sudha Yadav ji on being appointed the Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka. A gold-medallist chemist from IIT Roorkee, former MP from Mahendragarh, and wife of Kargil martyr Dy. Commandant Sukhbir Singh Yadav ji, she brings decades of public service and personal sacrifice to Raj Bhavan. We are confident that under her stewardship as the constitutional head of the State, constitutional values and the rule of law will be firmly upheld for every Kannadiga, Vijayendra stated. Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje stated, Heartiest congratulations to Sudha Yadav Ji on her appointment as the Governor of Karnataka, Shri Om Prakash Mathur Ji as the Governor of Kerala, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Ji as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Braj Mohan Ram Ji as the Governor of Odisha, Dhal Singh Bisen Ji as the Governor of Uttarakhand, and Shri Dushyant Gautam Ji as the Governor of Sikkim. Wishing all the distinguished appointees a successful tenure marked by wisdom, integrity, dedicated public service, and valuable contributions to the nations progress and prosperity, she stated. Dr Sudha Yadav has become the second woman to be appointed Governor of Karnataka. V.S. Ramadevi was the first woman to hold the post, serving from 1999 to 2002. The appointment comes nearly five years after Thawar Chand Gehlot became Karnataka Governor in 2021, making Sudha Yadav the second woman to hold the post in the state. Yadav hails from Motla Kalan village in Haryanas Rewari district. She holds an MSc degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, and a PhD in Chemistry. She is the wife of Sukhbir Singh, a deputy commandant who was killed during the Kargil War. Yadavs appointment brings a new chapter to Karnatakas gubernatorial history, following Ramadevis tenure more than two decades ago.
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Dont drag CJI into politics, Rahul Gandhi must show maturity: Kumaraswamy
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday said it is wrong to drag the Chief Justice of India (CJI) into politics and called on the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to demonstrate political maturity. He criticised the Congress for seeking an appointment with the Chief Justice over electoral issues, questioning whether the party understood the need to respect constitutional institutions and the people holding constitutional offices. Kumaraswamy also questioned the Congress's objections to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asking how the party could oppose voter verification while the Karnataka government was reviewing beneficiaries of its guarantee schemes. Speaking about SIR, he said the exercise was not new and had been carried out for several years. Congress leaders had alleged that voters' names were being deleted from electoral rolls and that the numbers of voters belonging to certain communities were being deliberately reduced. While acknowledging the importance of voting rights, Kumaraswamy said political leaders should also discuss people's welfare and the implementation of government schemes before turning the issue into a political controversy. He said Congress leaders should respect the protocols governing constitutional institutions while speaking about the Constitution. Questioning the purpose of the Congress-led INDIA Bloc seeking an appointment with the Chief Justice to discuss political issues, he said leaders should understand what matters could appropriately be raised before constitutional authorities and how established protocols should be followed. Referring to the Karnataka government's guarantee schemes, Kumaraswamy said surveys and verification were being conducted because of concerns that eligible beneficiaries were not receiving their entitlements while ineligible people were receiving financial assistance. He demanded that the state government explain why the number of beneficiaries under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, widow pensions, disability pensions and old-age pensions had been reduced by 16 lakh to 20 lakh. He asked the government to disclose the reasons for the reductions and the criteria used to remove beneficiaries. Referring to reports that Rs 79 crore had been credited to the bank accounts of 79 deceased beneficiaries and that the money was being recovered, Kumaraswamy said beneficiary verification was necessary to prevent funds from reaching ineligible people or being disbursed in the names of deceased persons. He questioned why a similar verification exercise in the case of electoral rolls was being turned into a political controversy by the Congress. Kumaraswamy also criticised Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, alleging that instead of responding to questions surrounding the sting operation controversy, he was spending time on a photoshoot at the Mysuru Palace. Referring to photographs of CM Shivakumar sitting in front of the royal throne, Kumaraswamy sarcastically said the practice was being presented as though it represented a new culture. He also recalled the saying, Ati vinayam durlakshanam, which suggests that excessive humility can be a sign of an undesirable trait. Reiterating his criticism of the Congress leadership, Kumaraswamy said dragging the Chief Justice of India into political matters was inappropriate. He called on LoP Rahul Gandhi to conduct politics with greater maturity and questioned how the Chief Justice could be expected to meet political leaders simply because they had taken their demands to the Supreme Court. Kumaraswamy alleged that LoP Rahul Gandhi lacked respect for constitutional institutions and the individuals holding constitutional offices. JDS Core Committee chairman M. Krishnareddy, MLA Meluru Ravi, Greater Bengaluru JDS president H.M. Ramesh Gowda and several other leaders were present.
Dont take sting operation against Siddaramaiah lightly: Kumaraswamy to Ktaka govt
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday demanded a comprehensive investigation into allegations that a sting operation had been conducted to tarnish the reputation of former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) Member Siddaramaiah, urging the state government to identify those behind it and take action against the guilty. Addressing media in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy said the government should establish the truth about the alleged operation and determine who had carried it out and who was involved. He said it was not appropriate to evade an investigation by claiming that time will answer the questions surrounding the controversy. Siddaramaiah had served as Chief Minister, and the allegations of a sting operation targeting him should not be taken lightly, Kumaraswamy said. He demanded answers on who was involved, the role played by each person and what action the government had taken so far. The Union Minister also questioned why the government had not initiated an investigation when Siddaramaiah himself had reportedly called for a probe and said the truth should come out. Kumaraswamy said he had fought against Siddaramaiah politically and had continued to criticise him on several issues even after leaving the party. However, he said he could not remain silent if an operation had been conducted with the intention of damaging the reputation of a former Chief Minister. He clarified that his demand was not intended to generate sympathy for Siddaramaiah but to ensure that those responsible for any wrongdoing were identified and action was taken against them. Referring to the file related to the sting operation, Kumaraswamy said the media had shown that the Chief Minister had taken it to a Cabinet meeting. He observed that discussions held during Cabinet meetings generally did not leak to the public. Drawing a comparison with the Union government, he said ministers at the Centre also held discussions and received advice on various matters, but such deliberations did not usually become public. Questioning why discussions on the issue had emerged in the public domain in Karnataka, he demanded an investigation to identify those responsible for leaking information. Kumaraswamy said the fact that the Chief Minister had taken a file concerning an investigation into the sting operation to the Cabinet raised questions about whether the government already had information about the case. He questioned why the matter had been discussed in the Cabinet if the government was not prepared to allow an investigation. Instead of using the controversy for political publicity, the government should investigate the allegations and place the facts before the public, he said. Kumaraswamy also claimed that the pen drive in his possession was genuine and alleged that others were attempting to portray it as fake. He said that if the sting operation had indeed taken place, the people involved should be identified and investigated. He added that allegations suggesting the involvement of people from Uttar Pradesh, Union Ministers or BJP leaders should also be examined as part of the investigation. The Union Minister further questioned why police protection and security personnel had allegedly been provided to the person linked to the sting operation. Expressing concern over the possibility of such incidents continuing in the state, Kumaraswamy asked how ordinary people could live peacefully if such activities persisted. He reiterated that the government must establish the truth through a proper investigation, identify those responsible for any wrongdoing and take appropriate action against them.
Congress trying to create anarchy: Ktaka BJP
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Monday accused the Congress of attempting to create anarchy in the country, and alleged that the party was frustrated and conspiring to create confusion. He also claimed that 25 Congress MLAs, including members of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's Cabinet, would leave the party and join the BJP if Assembly elections were held in Karnataka at any time, asserting that such a political atmosphere had developed in the state. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Vijayendra said voters had been misled in the last election into giving some seats to the Congress-led UPA. He claimed that the Congress would not be able to repeat its previous electoral performance in the next elections. He also said that the Congress had won 50 to 60 Lok Sabha seats in the past but predicted that the party would win fewer seats next time under Rahul Gandhi's leadership. Commenting on the INDIA Bloc's request for an appointment with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Vijayendra said it was inappropriate for the Congress-led alliance to seek a meeting when the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was already being heard by the Supreme Court. He alleged that the Congress was attempting to create anarchy across the country and that the party had become frustrated. Referring to developments in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, he said Congress leaders had spoken about youth-led unrest in those countries and suggested that similar developments could occur in Karnataka. Vijayendra alleged that the Congress was conspiring and plotting to create anarchy in the country by any means. He said the people of the country would not accept such attempts. If the Congress has even a little self-respect and the courage to do so, let it work to win the confidence of the country's voters. Let it win the people's trust and come to power in the country and the state, he said. He added that the Congress could not achieve anything by creating anarchy, repeating a lie a hundred times and generating an atmosphere of confusion. Vijayendra said Karnataka politics had never sunk to such a low level and alleged that the conduct of politicians had reached a stage where people had begun to feel disgust towards them. He said controversies surrounding sting operations were certainly not good for the political system. He claimed that allegations were being discussed that some Congress leaders had conducted sting operations to secure positions of power within the party and the government. Every day, MLAs, ministers and former chief ministers are talking about sting operations. It is being said that sting operations were conducted to become ministers or chief ministers. Everything will come out in the coming days. This is political prostitution, he said. He added that those who had indulged in what he described as fraudulent activities would have to face the consequences. Accusing the state government of failing to provide adequate relief to farmers affected by severe drought, Vijayendra said the government had announced compensation of Rs 2,500 but had not released the money. He said the government was failing to provide relief to farmers even as the state faced a severe drought. Recalling the measures taken during former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa's tenure, Vijayendra said Rs 5 lakh had been provided as compensation to people who lost their homes, while Rs 10,000 had been given for household utensils. He alleged that the state government was bringing the sting operation controversy to the forefront to divert public attention from its failure to provide compensation and evade responsibility. Vijayendra claimed that Karnataka's financial condition had deteriorated to the point of approaching bankruptcy. He said Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and his government lacked the courage to acknowledge the state's financial situation and were instead blaming the Centre to escape responsibility. Vijayendra further alleged that state transport buses were remaining in depots because the government had failed to clear outstanding dues to oil companies. He also criticised the government's decision to proceed with plans to construct ring roads in taluks despite the alleged shortage of funds. Accusing the government of pursuing real estate interests, he alleged that it was attempting to use the proposed ring road projects to promote real estate dealings. He described the government as a real estate government and claimed that it was looking for opportunities to pursue such interests despite its financial difficulties.
Ktaka: BJP Mahila Morcha stages protest, demands resignation of MP accused of sexual harassment
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha on Monday demanded the resignation of Member of Parliament Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment of female students. They also accused the Congress of supporting him despite his suspension by a Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) committee. During the protest in Bengaluru, the protesters raised slogans against the Congress national leadership, alleging that the party was protecting the accused. They held placards which read We condemn Rahul Gandhi who is playing drama of women security, Congress party is nursing lustful MP sacked by JNU. They also raised slogans against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, accusing them of failing to stand up for the victims of sexual exploitation. BJP Mahila Morcha workers were detained and taken to an undisclosed location after they attempted to enter the Congress office forcibly. The Congress workers also chided the Karnataka Congress government for not being able to provide representation to women in the cabinet. Speaking to the media during a protest organised by the BJP Mahila Morcha outside the Congress office, BJP MLC Bharathi Shetty alleged that Akoijam was portraying himself as innocent while claiming that the allegations against him had not been proved. However, she claimed that he had been removed because the allegations against him had been established. She said the BJP strongly condemned the MP's alleged actions. Demanding punishment for Akoijam, Shetty said the BJP Mahila Morcha had organised a large-scale protest to press for action against him. She also questioned Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi over the alleged support extended to the MP. Priyanka Gandhi, where are you when such people are being supported? she asked. Accusing the Congress of standing by the MP, Shetty said the party had failed to uphold its principles in its actions and statements since Independence. She asserted that the BJP would stand with women who had faced injustice and reiterated her demand that the MP should resign over the allegations. Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has been sacked by Jawaharlal Nehru University after finding him guilty of sexually harassing female students, a charge denied by the lawmaker. Akoijam, Lok Sabha MP from Manipur, was sacked by JNU last week after finding him guilty of sexually harassing female students, a charge denied by the lawmaker. The accused, a professor at the Centre for the Study of Social Systems under JNU's School of Social Sciences, was dismissed with immediate effect on October 9 following an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against him. He allegedly asked the female students at JNU about their dating history. At least 11 female students had filed sexual harassment complaints against the professor in May this year. The complaints alleged that he invited students to his campus residence on the pretext of meetings or gatherings and attempted to sexually harass them. Some students had also alleged that he made obscene and inappropriate remarks in class.
Ktaka to host FIBA Womens Basketball League Asia 2026 from Oct 20
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) The Karnataka government is committed to developing Bengaluru into a major national and international basketball hub and will extend all necessary support to promote the sport, said Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara. Addressing a press conference at Karnataka Olympic Bhavan in Bengaluru on Monday, Parameshwara announced that the city will host the FIBA Womens Basketball League Asia 2026 from October 20 to 25 at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium. The prestigious championship will bring together six leading womens basketball clubs from across Asia, he stated. The tournament is being organised by the Karnataka State Basketball Association (KSBA) under the aegis of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI), with support from the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, Government of Karnataka, and FIBA. Hosting the FIBA Womens Basketball League Asia 2026 is a proud moment for Karnataka and reflects our commitment to promoting sports and providing athletes with opportunities to compete at the highest level, Parameshwara said. He expressed his gratitude to K. Govindaraj, President of FIBA Asia and Secretary of the Karnataka State Basketball Association, for bringing the prestigious international championship to Bengaluru. On behalf of the State Government, basketball lovers of Karnataka and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, he thanked Govindaraj for securing this opportunity for Bengaluru. Parameshwara recalled that Bengaluru had hosted several basketball tournaments in the past, including invitational championships, and said this event would further strengthen the citys stature as a prominent sporting destination. The championship will feature Denso Iris of Japan, Cheongju KB Stars of South Korea, Sichuan Yuanda Meile of China, Akari Sparks of the Philippines, Cathay Life Tigers of Chinese Taipei, and Indian Railways, the reigning national champions of India. Highlighting the quality of the tournament, Parameshwara said each participating team would include two American players, and noted that NBA players would also be part of the championship, making it a particularly exciting event for basketball fans and young players alike. All matches will be held at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, with two matches scheduled daily at 4 PM and 7 PM. Parameshwara said the championship would provide a valuable opportunity for young basketball players in Karnataka and across India to watch some of the finest international players in action and learn from their skills, techniques and competitive approach. He said the tournament would play an important role in promoting womens basketball in the country, especially in Karnataka, and would inspire more young girls to take up the sport seriously. Parameshwara also highlighted the participation of Indian Railways, saying the team, as Indias national champions, would get a rare opportunity to compete against some of Asias strongest clubs on an international platform. Normally, it is difficult for our teams to get the opportunity to play in international championships. This tournament gives Indian Railways that opportunity and also allows our players to gain exposure to the international level, he said. Parameshwara said Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar had already agreed to support the championship and assured that the Karnataka Government would continue to support such major sporting events in the future as well. He said Karnataka aims to emerge as a major basketball centre in India and that the government would do everything possible to support efforts to make Bengaluru a national and international basketball hub. The Deputy Chief Minister welcomed the participating teams to Karnataka and expressed confidence that the six-day event would be a memorable celebration of sporting excellence, womens basketball and international competition. On the occasion, FIBA Asia President and Member of the Legislative Council Dr K. Govindaraj, Karnataka State Basketball Association President B. Dayananda, Youth Empowerment and Sports Department Principal Secretary Naveen Raj Singh, and Commissioner M. N. Anucheth were present.
HC gives interim bail to KPSC scam accused Basavaraj Kannale
Bengaluru: Basavaraj Kannale, an accused in the alleged Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment scam, has secured conditional interim bail from the Karnataka High Court to attend his newborn childs naming ceremony in Bidar. Justice S. Vishwajith Shettys bench on Sunday, October 11, permitted Kannale to travel to Bidar between October 15 and October 20. 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 .
High Court strikes down Karnataka
Bengaluru: In a significant setback to Karnatakas reservation policy, the High Court has quashed the states decision to raise the reservation quota for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to 17 per cent and 7 per cent, respectively. A bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice K.S. Hemalekha passed the order while considering a public 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 .
WRI India launches Data Lab Connect to help Bengaluru turn climate evidence into action
WRI India launches Data Lab Connect to help Bengaluru turn climate evidence into action
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 12: CreditAccess Grameen Limited (NSE: CREDITACC, BSE: 541770, 'CA Grameen' or the 'Company'), India's leading rural focused inclusive financing platform has signed USD 175 million syndicated social loan facility, qualifying as ECB ('External Commercial Borrowing') under the automatic route of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Standard Chartered Bank and DBS Bank acted as the Joint Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners.
Minor boy found murdered near Vibhutipura Lake in Bengaluru
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LTTS bets on manufacturing AI; eyes 80% revenue from six strategic areas in next 5 years
At the launch of its Bengaluru AI-Native Factory lab, CEO Amit Chadha says AI for manufacturing and operations is a new business area for the company
