Painter stabbed to death by carpenter in Bengaluru
500 students join Bengaluru run to open up conversations on mental health
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Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday urged people from the Coastal and Malnad regions to build businesses in their hometowns instead of migrating elsewhere for employment, highlighting the state government's special tourism policy for the regions. Addressing the Kail Muhurat Jambara 2026 event at the Kodagu Gowda Samaja Hall in Ullal, Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the policy was aimed at creating opportunities for local people to become entrepreneurs by leveraging the region's natural resources, tourism potential and cultural heritage.
A 40-year-old man named Manish Patel staged a kidnapping plot to extort money from his father. He informed his father about a trip to Gadag and later claimed he was abducted. The father received ransom demands totaling Rs 90 lakh, prompting him to contact the police. Authorities traced the calls to Hassan, where they found Manish safe with two accomplices.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Indias supercomputing capabilities are expanding rapidly, with the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) enabling wider access to high-performance computing for applications ranging from artificial intelligence and weather forecasting to healthcare, disaster management and space research, the government said on Sunday. Indias supercomputing journey has evolved significantly since the development of PARAM 8000 in the early 1990s, with the country now building a national high-performance computing ecosystem under the NSM, launched in April 2015. As of September 2026, the mission has deployed 40 supercomputers with a combined computing capacity of 68 petaflops (PF), strengthening access to advanced computing infrastructure across research and academic institutions. The government said high-performance computing is increasingly essential for accelerating scientific discovery and technological innovation, particularly as Indias digital ecosystem continues to generate large volumes of data. India generates nearly 20 per cent of the worlds data, while emerging applications such as artificial intelligence, weather prediction, climate modelling and space research require increasingly powerful computing infrastructure. Supercomputers enable massive datasets to be processed and complex simulations to be conducted at much faster speeds by combining large numbers of processors to perform calculations simultaneously. This makes them critical infrastructure for advanced scientific research and strategic applications. The government said HPC is already supporting applications with direct societal benefits, including crop-yield prediction, disease-outbreak tracking, drug discovery and forecasting areas likely to be affected by river floods. The technology is also being used across areas such as Computational Biology, Weather Prediction and Climate Modelling, Disaster Management, Big Data Analytics and Astrophysics, helping researchers tackle increasingly complex scientific and technological challenges. The National Supercomputing Mission was launched with an outlay of around Rs 4,500 crore and is jointly steered by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The mission aims to strengthen self-reliance in supercomputing and build indigenous high-performance computing capabilities in India. It promotes the use of supercomputing for research, development and problem-solving across a range of scientific and technological disciplines, while also developing solutions for societal applications. The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, are implementing the mission. Under the NSM, India is also developing indigenous technologies covering servers, software, cooling systems and networking, alongside expanding its supercomputing infrastructure.
#THTalksBengaluru: Ask your questions to BDA Chairman N.A. Haris
SBI appoints Deepak Kaushik as Chief General Manager of Bengaluru Circle
Former Country Head for East Asia will oversee the banks second-largest circle, with 1,573 branches across Karnataka
Chinese Consul General Visits Bengaluru, Emphasizes India-China Cooperation
The Chinese Consul Generals visit to Bengaluru highlights the importance of India-China cooperation in health and cultural exchanges. Chinese Consul General Visits Bengaluru, Emphasizes India-China Cooperation
Karnataka SIR battle heats up as BJP announces protest
Bengaluru: The ongoing controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has intensified in Karnataka, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stepping up protests against police cases involving its leaders in Ballari and Belagavi. In Ballari, BJP Booth-Level Agent (BLA) 1 Srinivas Motkar is facing two first information reports (FIRs) registered at Brucepet 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 .
Shedge Links Up With India A Squad For One-dayers Against Australia A As Pandyas Replacement
Suryansh Shedge: Seam-bowling all-rounder Suryansh Shedge has been drafted into the India A squad as a replacement for injured Hardik Pandya for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A, starting here on Tuesday. Hardik, who was named in the squad last month, but subject to fitness clearance, was ruled out after experiencing discomfort in his right calf on September 19. An MRI scan later revealed that he has very mild intramedullary edema, which is equivalent to suffering right medial tibial stress syndrome. Yes, Shedge has joined the India A squad as a replacement for injured Hardik. Shedge had a quadriceps injury and was recovering from it at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, a source tracking developments told IANS on Sunday. Shedge, 23, made his international debut during India's T20I tour of Ireland in June this year and featured in the T20I series against England and Zimbabwe, though hes yet to take a wicket. He also impressed during the India A 50-over tri-series in Sri Lanka in June this year, scoring 147 runs in five matches while chipping in two scalps in 23 overs. His inclusion in the India A team means Shedge will miss Mumbai's opening Ranji Trophy game against Chandigarh at the Wankhede Stadium, starting on October 11. Middle-order batter Naman Dhir will also miss the 50-over series against Australia A after being drafted into India's T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against the West Indies as a replacement for Washington Sundar. Sundar, the off-spin bowling all-rounder who was a member of the Asian Games gold medal winning team in Japan, has been released from the T20I squad to play Ranji Trophy for Tamil Nadu as part of preparation for the Tests against New Zealand, to be played in November. Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the India A side in the 50-over matches scheduled to be played on October 6, 9, and 11 respectively. The first one-day match will now begin at 2 PM, with gates opening for fans at 1pm, while the second and three matches will begin at 9am. Sundar, the off-spin bowling all-rounder who was a member of the Asian Games gold medal winning team in Japan, has been released from the T20I squad to play Ranji Trophy for Tamil Nadu as part of preparation for the Tests against New Zealand, to be played in November. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Diljit Dosanjh is bringing his Aura World Tour to seven Indian cities across November and December, with the India leg beginning in Delhi-NCR on November 1
Bengaluru's office parks take the commute challenge into their own hands
Shiny business parks surrounded by crumbling roads and persistent traffic snarls are a common sight in the southern city. As GCCs drive office absorption, they are seeking not only high-quality workplaces but also better infrastructure and easier commuting for employees around their campuses.
Seeing the final number was slightly scary: Bengaluru techie reveals 63K September expenses
22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across metro cities on October 4
A 26-year-old professional based in Bengaluru shared her spending habits for September, revealing her total expenses reached 63,000. She paid 25,000 for rent and maintenance, spent 12,000 on food, and budgeted 6,000 for digital subscriptions. Her shopping and personal care costs added another 7,000, while transportation accounted for 7,000.
How two brothers put the humble handpan on Benglurus musical map
Buyers of a stalled Bengaluru housing project moved the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission after waiting more than two decades for possession. The commission ordered the builder to refund every rupee paid, with interest, along with compensation for the harassment caused.
He left Bengaluru for a village: Why this techie chose farming over a six-figure salary
India fastest-growing Asia market for NetApp; BFSI, IT services key drivers
India is NetApp's fastest-growing market in Asia, with the BFSI, manufacturing, IT services and public sectors - particularly central and state government departments - as key drivers of the company's revenue growth, CEO George Kurian said. The San Jose-based data infrastructure company has also grown its global capability centre in Bengaluru, with the majority of global R&D processed out of the centre. With a team of about 4,000 engineers, the centre is the largest for NetApp and is core to the global innovation work for the company across technology areas. India has been the fastest-growing market in Asia, and we are always looking to grow faster, Kurian told PTI on the sidelines of Insight 2026 here. NetApp's global capability centre in India has become the company's largest and has consistently grown faster than the rest of the business, the India-born CEO of the company said. Kurian, who has been driving the company's business growth as CEO since 2015, said NetApp is the ..
NetApp CEO Highlights India's Role In Global R and D And Market Expansion
NetApp CEO George Kurian announced that India is the company's fastest-growing market in Asia, driven by strong performance in BFSI, manufacturing, IT services, and public sectors. The company's Bengaluru global capability centre is its largest, housing 4,000 engineers and leading global R and D. NetApp also unveiled new AI-focused storage solutions and cloud partnerships at its Insight event.
Government will listen to grievances directly, says Shivakumar
Mysuru: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday, October 4, said the government was making efforts to ensure that people could get their problems addressed directly through the Praja Seva campaign instead of making frequent trips to government offices. Launching the Praja Seva programme at Periyapatna, Shivakumar said the initiative was designed to take ministers, legislators 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 .
BengaluruMangaluru/Karwar day train cancellation during peak Dasara travel season upsets many
South Western Railway will cancel the services for 26 round trips in October, excluding a week during the peak Dasara season
Shai Hope sets multiple ODI records with record 162 in New Chandigarh
West Indies captain Shai Hope etched his name in the record books with a magnificent 162 as he registered the highest individual score by a West Indies batter in a successful ODI run chase, powering his side to a historic five-wicket win over India in the third and final ODI here on Saturday. Hope's unbeaten 162 off 143 balls, studded with 17 fours and three sixes, surpassed Chris Gayle's 162 against England at St George's in 2019 to become the highest score by a West Indies batter in an ODI run chase. The 31-year-old also became the first West Indies batter to score 150 or more in a successful ODI chase against India, while his effort is the highest individual score by any batter in an ODI run chase against India. He went past Tillakaratne Dilshan's 160 in Rajkot in 2009, with Andrew Strauss' 158 in Bengaluru in 2011 and Sanath Jayasuriya's unbeaten 151 in Mumbai in 1997, completing the previous top scores. Hope's latest landmark also took his tally to eight ODI centuries as a wicketk...
Dog lick causes fatal rabies case; experts warn of risks
BCom student stabbed to death in B'luru: How 'feud' over senior girl turned fatal
A 19-year-old BCom student named Yogesh was fatally stabbed in Nagarabhavi following a classmate's dispute. The confrontation stemmed from disparaging remarks made by Yogesh regarding a senior girl pursued by Bhuvan. After gathering a group, Bhuvan called Yogesh behind the college to confront him over these remarks. During the violent altercation, one assailant used a knife to stab Yogesh in the chest, ultimately leading to his death.
Tamil Nadu, a $400 billion-plus economy with more than 10% annual growth, lacks an airport that matches its economic scale. Chennais Meenambakkam airport handled 23 million passengers in FY26, well below Bengaluru and Hyderabad, while the states other airports also lack the capacity to meet growing demand.
When the Indian flag goes up, it feels all worth it: Neeru Dhanda
Bengaluru turns pink in a march against patriarchy
BJP threatens stir in Karnataka over Form 7 cases
Missed voter list? Mop-up drive may give you another chance during SIR drive in Karnataka
Drought-hit Karnataka seeks Rs 7,142 crore from Centre
Banks must act with due care over loan default: Karnataka high court
Fireball explosion leaves 6 of family injured in Bengaluru
Bengaluru family loses Rs 22 lakh to fake PU board official
Rusted streetlight pole falls, kills man in Bengaluru
Health officers protest, demand job security in Karnataka
'19 Km, 3 Hours And 17 Breakdowns': Bengaluru Woman Shares Her Peak-Hour Rain Ordeal
A Bengaluru woman details her three-hour journey covering 19 km due to heavy rain and traffic.
Kannada cinema has a new headache: Paid reviews
So film teams recruit social-media stars to post slick, scripted messages on X and Instagram, ensuring a massive hype around a films release
Cong launches phase 2 of Sanghatan Srujan Abhiyan in DK
Lokayukta notice to corporation officials over waste management lapses
Bengaluru Jatre: City to host 10-day cultural festival from December 4
10-day Bengaluru Jaatre to bring citizens together
4 including 3 juveniles held for murder of BCom student in Bengaluru
Accident near Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru turns into extortion ordeal, alleges engineer
Couple Arrested in Alleged Rs 2 Crore Fraud Case Involving 120 Women in Udaipur
Udaipur, October 3, 2026: Pratap Nagar police have arrested a husband and wife from Bengaluru in connection with an alleged fraud of more than Rs 2 crore involving around 120 women in Udaipur. The two accused were produced before a Udaipur court on Saturday and were sent to seven days of police custody. Police are ... Read more Couple Arrested in Alleged Rs 2 Crore Fraud Case Involving 120 Women in Udaipur
Back by popular demand: BDS colleges in Karnataka raise management quota fees
FIR alleges manipulation of voter records in Bengalurus Malleswaram constituency
FIR alleges manipulation of voter records in Bengalurus Malleswaram constituency
Sometimes, a lower-paying job in a tier 2 town may be boring and not as illustrious as a job in top metro cities like Bengaluru or Mumbai, but it can come with several benefits, such as a great work-life balance, a better quality of life, and fewer expenses. A tech professional recently revealed what he learned after he shifted to Bengaluru for a dream job and what made him come back.
Ktaka: C&AG seeks action against KAS officer over remarks on Gruha Lakshmi audit
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 3 (IANS) The Accountant General (Audit-I), Karnataka, Jahangir Inamdar, has written to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajaneesh seeking disciplinary action against Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) officer N. Mahesh Babu over alleged vulgar and threatening remarks against the Accountant General (AG) and the Principal Accountant General in connection with audit findings related to the Gruha Lakshmi scheme. In the letter accessed by IANS, Inamdar sought verification of the remarks attributed to Mahesh Babu, Managing Director of the Karnataka State Women's Development Corporation, and requested the government to initiate disciplinary proceedings against him under the applicable Conduct Rules and CCA Rules if the allegations are found to be true. He also sought directions requiring the officer to tender an unconditional public apology to the Accountant General and the Principal Accountant General, Karnataka. The development comes after the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) reportedly flagged the alleged misuse of around Rs 225 crore under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, including the transfer of funds to accounts allegedly belonging to deceased and fictitious beneficiaries. According to the letter, media reports carried remarks attributed to Mahesh Babu in which he allegedly used derogatory and threatening language against the Accountant General and called for him to be physically assaulted. The letter described the alleged remarks as a matter of grave concern. Inamdar invoked the constitutional position of the C&AG and said the issue was not merely a personal dispute involving two officers. The C&AG is a constitutional authority under Article 148 of the Constitution. At the same time, the audit of state receipts and expenditure is carried out under Article 149, read with the Comptroller and Auditor General's (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act, 1971. C&AG reports are laid before the state legislature under Article 151(2). The letter stated that an attack on the Accountant General and the Principal Accountant General while they were discharging their official duties amounted to an attack on a constitutional institution and on the legislature's right to receive information regarding the expenditure of public money. Inamdar said the alleged remarks would be unacceptable from any citizen and were particularly serious as they were attributed to a serving KAS officer heading the corporation implementing the scheme under audit. He said such conduct, if established, would violate Rule 3 of the Karnataka Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966. Inamdar added that such a statement had implications for financial propriety and the neutrality of the administration during an election period. He requested that the matter be examined independently of the alleged abusive remarks. The letter stressed that the objective of the audit of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme was to ensure that government funds reached the women for whom the scheme was intended. The sole objective of the audit of the scheme has been to ensure that the money reaches the women for whom it is meant, Inamdar said. He added that this objective could be achieved by facilitating the audit and acting on its findings rather than abusing those reporting them. He warned that public remarks allegedly targeting a constitutional authority could damage the audit process and undermine the credibility of the state's institutional mechanisms for ensuring accountability. Inamdar has therefore urged the Karnataka government to verify the remarks attributed to Mahesh Babu without delay and take appropriate disciplinary action if they are established. He has also sought an unconditional apology from the officer in the same public domain in which the alleged remarks were made. Inamdar clarified that the inputs on the Gruha Lakshmi scheme were furnished to the state government in response to a request from the government and were provided through an official D.O. letter. The letter had specifically stated that the audits had not reached the reporting stage and that the inputs were based on preliminary observations from a partial audit of limited data. They were therefore not to be treated as final audit conclusions, he said.
Rental prices in Bengaluru rise sharply despite stagnant private-sector salaries.
Bidar youth held under UAPA Act, links with banned outfit
Bidar: A 24-year-old man from Karnatakas Bidar district has been arrested under the UAPA Act for allegedly maintaining links with members of banned terrorist organisations and persons involved in the illegal trafficking of firearms. Vishalkumar Maitre from Enakoor village used Instagram and WhatsApp to communicate with individuals linked to banned organisations. The first information report 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: Illegal pistol racket key accused held in Hyderabad
Bidar: Bidar district police have arrested Balbir Singh alias Shera Jadhav, allegedly a key accused in an illegal country-made pistol supply network, during a special operation in Hyderabad. According to Superintendent of Police Pradeep Gunti, Singh, a native of Nanded in Maharashtra, was arrested after police gathered information about his involvement in the illegal arms 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 .
Kumaraswamy escalates attack on Karnataka CM over NICE project
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 3 (IANS) Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday intensified his attack on Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, alleging irregularities in land transactions linked to the NICE Road project and questioning the alleged links between the Chief Minister's family and the Shobha apartment complex at Hosakerehalli in Bengaluru. The NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise) project is a major infrastructure initiative involving the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC), including the NICE Road, developed by Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise Ltd (NICE). The project has been controversial mainly over land acquisition, compensation to farmers, the extent of land allotted to the project, and alleged violations of the original agreement. Kumaraswamy has demanded that the project be scrapped and has called upon people not to pay toll while travelling on the NICE Road. Kumaraswamy made the allegations after meeting farmers who had lost their land for the NICE Road project. He questioned the ownership of the Shobha apartment complex near the Hosakerehalli toll and alleged that the Chief Minister's family and his brother, D.K. Suresh, had links with the property. Who are Amashe Gowda, Bhagyalakshmi and Kempegowda? Kumaraswamy asked. He further questioned how the Chief Minister had purchased land in his and his mother's names, how it was possible to purchase land that had already been notified for a government project, and how the NOC had been obtained. He alleged that the property had helped create assets worth around Rs 2,000 crore through the construction of the high-rise Shobha apartment complex. Kumaraswamy further alleged that the NICE company had not issued NOCs to poor people whose land had been acquired around the project and had even denied an NOC to Siddaganga Mutt. However, he questioned how around 200-300 acres of land surrounding the NICE Road had allegedly been purchased by the Chief Minister and his family. He alleged that land had been taken from people through unfair means, including intimidation and coercion. Kumaraswamy compared Shivakumar to Shishupala, a character from the Mahabharata, saying that Lord Krishna had allowed Shishupala to commit 101 mistakes before taking action. Excessive greed, an insatiable hunger for land and the desire for more and more despite what God has given a person can lead him to commit one mistake after another, Kumaraswamy said. He added that the story of the state's Chief Minister was similar. Kumaraswamy alleged that the people of Karnataka had been watching Shivakumar's alleged actions and had given him a final opportunity. He further alleged that the NICE Road project itself was facing the danger of being taken over. He claimed that Shivakumar was attempting to acquire the entire project in association with a Hyderabad-based person in business. The NICE agreement will end next year. After that, the NICE Road will become a complete asset, Kumaraswamy alleged. He further claimed that even before that, the Chief Minister had ventured to swallow it. Kumaraswamy also claimed that attempts had been made to offer him inducements to remain silent on the NICE project. Why do you want to get involved in the NICE project? Stay silent on this issue. Take whatever you want, he alleged, claiming that he had rejected such approaches. Nobody can buy me. I am a man of the people. I live for the people and am ready to give my life for them, Kumaraswamy said. He asserted that the farmers affected by the NICE project and the people of Karnataka were united and that he would work to ensure that the NICE Road remained with the state. Kumaraswamy also demanded the immediate arrest of NICE Managing Director Ashok Kheny, alleging that he had made derogatory remarks about the late Siddaganga seer, Sri Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamiji. He should be arrested immediately, Kumaraswamy said. He alleged that the Chief Minister had continued to protect Kheny and was colluding with him. Kumaraswamy further alleged that Kheny had appropriated property belonging to Siddaganga Mutt and accused Shivakumar of supporting him. Kumaraswamy's remarks are part of his continuing criticism of the Chief Minister over the NICE Road project and alleged land transactions connected to it.
Filing Form 7 is a constitutional right, cannot be stopped: Ktaka LoP blasts Congress govt
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 3 (IANS) Karnataka Leader of the Opposition (LoP) R. Ashoka on Saturday charged the state government with indulging in goondaism and alleged that the police were being used to target BJP workers who had submitted Form 7 applications. Form 7 is an application prescribed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for objecting to the inclusion of a person's name in the electoral roll or seeking the deletion of a name from the voter list. Speaking to reporters after a meeting, Ashoka stated: Filing Form 7 is our right. It is for the Election Commission to decide whether a voters records are correct or not. He said that expecting Election Commission officials to act according to the wishes of the Congress was unconstitutional. Ashoka said that Form 6 and Form 7 were prescribed applications under the electoral process and alleged that Congress leaders had protested outside the Election Commission office against the filing of Form 7 applications and pressured election authorities to initiate criminal cases against those who submitted them. Because of this, police are registering criminal cases against BJP workers. All police stations have become Congress offices, he alleged. Referring to the Kogilu Cross area in Bengaluru, Ashoka alleged that Bangladeshi nationals had been brought and settled on 15 acres of land and that attempts had been made to include more than 300 families in the electoral rolls. He said that the BJP had opposed the move and approached the court. Ashoka further alleged that former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and ministers B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan and Krishna Byre Gowda had supported the residents and that a decision had been taken to provide them with houses, which was later withdrawn. He alleged that the Congress was opposing Form 7 applications because of concerns over the deletion of names of alleged illegal immigrants from electoral rolls. Because of this, the Congress is afraid of defeat everywhere. That is why Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and all the ministers staged a sit-in in front of the Election Commission office, Ashoka said. He alleged that Congress leaders had earlier posted about the protest on social media and later denied holding a sit-in. He said the BJP had submitted a complaint to the Police Commissioner and that the Congress had subsequently issued a statement denying that such a protest had taken place. Ashoka said BJP workers would not withdraw from the issue even if police cases were registered against them. Even if the police register cases, BJP workers will not back down. If the cases are not withdrawn, we will intensify the agitation further, he said. Questioning objections to the filing of Form 7, Ashoka said applications could be printed and submitted online in accordance with the prescribed process. He also rejected allegations that the applications had been printed by the RSS. He accused the Congress of lecturing the BJP on constitutional issues despite its own historical record, referring to the Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Ashoka also warned police officers against misusing their powers and said they would have to face consequences if they acted improperly. The government will last only one more year. If police officers misuse their power, they will have to regret it later, he said. Ashoka added that an NDA government would come to power in the state and that action would be taken against officers who misused their authority. On the drought situation, Ashoka said a Central government team had arrived in Karnataka to assess the situation and urged the state government to provide accurate figures on crop losses and the impact of the drought. It is not merely an inspection. Accurate figures must be given to them, he said. Ashoka claimed that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government had provided twice the relief compared with the previous Manmohan Singh government and alleged that the Congress government in Karnataka had failed to provide adequate relief to farmers. He said the BJP would independently inspect drought-affected areas in the first phase, including Chikkaballapur, Doddaballapur, Chamarajanagar and Mandya. We will also visit places where farmers have died by suicide, he said. Ashoka and other BJP leaders on Friday urged the Director General of Police (DGP) to stop registering FIRs against people who have submitted Form 7 applications seeking the deletion of names from electoral rolls. Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, MPs and MLAs, along with Ashoka, met the DGP and submitted a memorandum.
Bengaluru news: Harish Varadharajan moved his agritech business from Chennai to Bengaluru and found significant advantages in the city's ecosystem. After one year, he noted improved access to investors, talent and customers, which helped his business grow. Bengaluru's favorable climate also reduced operational costs for his company. Other entrepreneurs shared mixed reviews about relocating, with some favoring Nashik for its agricultural resources.
A Bengaluru man expressed feelings of loneliness after relocating to the city for better job opportunities. He noted that making friends as an adult is much more difficult than in school. Despite the bustling environment of the city, many individuals feel socially isolated. The man aims to create a community space for people to forge connections and combat loneliness.
Second Talent Launches Hire Offshore for Hiring Full-Time Indian Developers at One Monthly Fee
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 3: Second Talent today launched Hire Offshore in India, giving companies in the US, Europe and Australia a way to hire full-time Indian developers while the platform handles local employment, payroll and equipment.
Gold, silver rate today, October 3: Check latest prices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai
Gold prices declined in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai on October 3, with 24K gold priced at 14,918 per gram in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai, while Delhi recorded 15,046 per gram. Silver was priced at 235 per gram in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, while Chennai recorded 245 per gram.
Todays Gold Rate in India October 3: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on October 3
Special Trains to Run Between Charlapalli-Bengaluru, Tirupati-Vijayapura
The BengaluruCharlapalli Weekly Special Train (No. 07066) will depart from Bengaluru at 3.50 pm on October 6, 13, 20 and 27, and November 3, 10, 17 and 24.
SIR row: Karnataka BJP urges DGP-IGP to withdraw FIRs against party workers over Form-7 applications
SIR row: Karnataka BJP urges DGP-IGP to withdraw FIRs against party workers over Form-7 applications Bengaluru: BJP Karnataka President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, on Thursday met Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG-IGP) M.A. Saleem and urged the police department to withdraw the FIRs registered against BJP workers for submitting Form-7 applications, while alleging [] The post SIR row: Karnataka BJP urges DGP-IGP to withdraw FIRs against party workers over Form-7 applications appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Central drought team assures CM Shivakumar of submitting objective report after 3-day Karnataka visit Bengaluru: The Central drought assessment team will undertake a three-day tour of Karnataka to assess the ground situation and submit an objective report based on field observations and data provided by state government officials, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry Joint [] The post Central drought team assures CM Shivakumar of submitting objective report after 3-day Karnataka visit appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Bengaluru: At a time when technology and artificial intelligence are rapidly transforming society, a senior physical education lecturer in Bengaluru is working to ensure that Mahatma Gandhis principles of truth, non-violence, self-reliance and honesty remain relevant to the younger generation. Abida Begum, senior lecturer in the Physical Education Department at Government First Grade College in 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 .
CM Shivakumar briefs Central drought study team on Karnatakas rainfall deficit, crop losses
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 3 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday held a meeting with a high-level Central government team that arrived in Karnataka to assess the ground situation arising from rainfall deficiency and drought in the state. Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara also participated in the meeting held at the Chief Ministers official residence-cum-office, Krishna. During the meeting, the state government gave the Central drought study team a detailed account of the situation in drought-hit taluks, including the rainfall deficit, crop losses, drinking water shortage and fodder availability for livestock. Officials explained the ground-level situation prevailing in various drought-affected parts of the state and briefed the Central team on the impact of inadequate rainfall on agriculture and water resources. The meeting was attended by Ajit Kumar Sahu, who is heading the Central drought study team, along with other members of the team. State Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Additional Chief Secretaries Gaurav Gupta and Tushar Girinath, State Disaster Management Department Secretary Manoj Kumar Meena and State Disaster Management Department Commissioner Honnamba were among the senior officials present at the meeting. The Central team is visiting Karnataka to assess the actual drought situation and crop losses on the ground before the state seeks relief from the Union government based on the extent of the damage. It can be noted that the three teams from the Centre have begun assessing the drought situation and crop losses in Karnataka, with the state government estimating the overall damage at between Rs 50,000 crore and Rs 60,000 crore. Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said the state would submit a final memorandum seeking drought relief from the Centre after the assessment of all affected areas is completed. The three central teams comprise officials from various Union ministries, including the Agriculture and Environment ministries. They will visit different regions of the state to verify the ground situation, assess crop losses and examine the availability of water. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said one team would cover the Tumakuru, Chitradurga and Davanagere region, another would visit North Karnataka, while the third would inspect the Mysuru region. The teams would be briefed by the state government before undertaking their field visits. They would also interact with deputy commissioners and local officials and verify the information submitted by the state government.
Central teams begin drought assessment in Karnataka; crop losses may touch Rs 60,000 Cr: Deputy CM
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 3 (IANS) Three teams from the Centre have begun assessing the drought situation and crop losses in Karnataka, with the state government estimating the overall damage at between Rs 50,000 crore and Rs 60,000 crore. He also stated that eligible voters had been deleted from electoral rolls through Form-7 applications and said that the truth will emerge after the probe. Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister, G. Parameshwara, said on Saturday that the state would submit a final memorandum seeking drought relief from the Centre after the assessment of all affected areas is completed. The three central teams comprise officials from various Union ministries, including the Agriculture and Environment ministries. They will visit different regions of the state to verify the ground situation, assess crop losses and examine the availability of water. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said one team would cover the Tumakuru, Chitradurga and Davanagere region, another would visit North Karnataka, while the third would inspect the Mysuru region. The teams would be briefed by the state government before undertaking their field visits. They would also interact with deputy commissioners and local officials and verify the information submitted by the state government. Karnataka has declared 217 of its 240 taluks as drought-hit. Of these, the losses in 177 taluks have already been assessed at around Rs 46,000 crore, which has been included in the second memorandum submitted to the Centre. The assessment of losses in another 40 taluks declared drought-hit on October 1 is underway. Once the assessment of all 217 taluks is completed, the total crop and related losses could reach Rs 50,000 crore to Rs 60,000 crore, Parameshwara said. The state government has already submitted two memoranda to the Centre seeking drought relief. The second memorandum covered 177 taluks and estimated the losses at around Rs 46,000 crore. A third and final memorandum covering all 217 drought-hit taluks will be submitted after the central teams complete their assessment and the remaining loss assessment is finalised. Parameshwara said the recent rainfall would not adversely affect the drought assessment. Though the rain could provide some relief in terms of drinking water availability, it would not substantially benefit crops that had already suffered damage. The central teams would be provided details of rainfall and drought conditions recorded during May, June, July, August and September, he said. The drought situation will not be assessed only on the basis of the recent rainfall, Parameshwara said. Regarding the 22 taluks that have not been declared drought-hit, he said ground-truthing would be conducted to establish the actual situation. Some of these taluks could also qualify as drought-hit after assessment, while certain taluks in the coastal region may not meet the required criteria. We will take action based on the actual situation found during the assessment, he said. On allegations that eligible voters had been deleted from electoral rolls through Form-7 applications, Parameshwara said an investigation should be conducted to establish the facts. He rejected BJP criticism that Congress leaders had staged a protest at the Chief Electoral Officers office, saying they had gone there to submit a memorandum seeking action over the allegations. We had gone to submit a memorandum to the Election Commission. Since we did not receive a proper response, we remained there until they responded. We are the people running the government. Why would we go there to stage a protest? he asked. Parameshwara said FIRs had already been registered at several places in connection with Form-7 applications. He alleged that applications had been collected, signed and submitted in bundles and said the Election Commission had been requested to initiate criminal proceedings wherever necessary. He claimed that some bundles contained applications relating to 50 to 60 people belonging to the same community, raising questions about how their personal and electoral details were obtained. Where were these applications printed? Who printed them? How did the people submitting them obtain all this information? There is a suspicion that several things have happened behind this, he said. He added that the government would provide the necessary documents and evidence to the appropriate investigating agencies at the appropriate stage. Parameshwara said the allegations should be investigated impartially and that the government would accept the findings of such an inquiry. If the investigation establishes that no wrongdoing took place and everything was proper, we are ready to accept it. But our allegation is that there was wrongdoing, and we will provide the evidence. Let the concerned authorities investigate. The truth will emerge after the investigation, he said.
Kumaraswamy questions Shivakumar over alleged land purchases near NICE road by kin
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 3 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Saturday questioned the ownership of land and the construction of a Shobha apartment complex near the NICE Road toll plaza at Hosakerehalli in Bengaluru. He alleged that Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and his family members benefited from land transactions in the area. Taking to social media X, Kumaraswamy asked who owns the Shobha apartment complex and what relationship the property has with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, his family and his brother D.K. Suresh. Who owns the Shobha apartment near the Hosakerehalli toll? What connection does it have with the family of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and his brother D.K. Suresh? Kumaraswamy asked. He also questioned the identities and roles of individuals named Amasegowda, Bhagyalakshmi and Kempegowda in connection with the land transactions. Kumaraswamy alleged the Chief Minister and his mother had acquired the land and questioned how it could have been purchased after the land had reportedly been notified for a government project. How was this land purchased in the name of the Chief Minister and his mother? How was it possible to purchase land that had once been notified for a government project? How was the NOC obtained? he asked. The Union Minister alleged that the construction of the high-rise Shobha apartment complex on the land had resulted in the creation of property valued at around Rs 2,000 crore. He further alleged that the NICE company had not issued NOCs to poor people whose lands had been acquired in the vicinity of the project. He also claimed that the company had denied an NOC to Siddaganga Mutt. On one hand, the NICE contractor has not given NOCs to poor people for the acquired land around the project. It has even denied an NOC to Siddaganga Mutt. But how did the Chief Minister and his family manage to purchase 200-300 acres of land around this road? Kumaraswamy asked. Kumaraswamy alleged that the Chief Minister and his family had acquired the land through unfair means, and added that the land transactions and the circumstances under which NOCs were issued should be examined. Kumaraswamy's latest allegations are part of his broader criticism of the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor, popularly known as the NICE project. He has previously alleged large-scale irregularities in land acquisition and questioned land purchases by CM Shivakumar's brother D.K. Suresh despite portions of the land having been notified for the project. He has also questioned the subsequent issuance of NOCs by NICE. Shivakumar has denied wrongdoing in relation to his assets and land holdings, saying that his assets were acquired legally and disclosed to the Income Tax Department. He has also rejected allegations concerning an alleged investment in Shobha Developers, arguing that increases in property value do not by themselves establish wrongdoing. Union Minister Kumaraswamy on Friday accused Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of attempting to take over the NICE project in collusion with Hyderabad-based businessman Mahesh Reddy. The NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise) project is a major infrastructure initiative conceived to develop a road corridor connecting Bengaluru and Mysuru, along with peripheral roads and associated infrastructure. The project involved the acquisition of large tracts of agricultural and other land from several villages in Karnataka. Kumaraswamy alleged that Mahesh Reddy, who is based in Hyderabad and is involved in real estate and other businesses, had joined hands with Shivakumar to take over the entire NICE project and exploit the land acquired for it. He also alleged that several influential persons were involved in the alleged attempt.
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