4th T20I: Shreyas Blames Bowling For India's Loss, Backs Batting Approach Ahead Of Series Decider
Shreyas Iyer: India captain Shreyas Iyer admitted that poor execution of line and length with the ball cost his side the fourth T20I against West Indies, but backed the team's batting approach in the 24-run defeat that levelled the five-match series 2-2 in Hyderabad on Wednesday. West Indies posted a mammoth 247/3, powered by skipper Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 off 50 balls and Sherfane Rutherford's 49 not out off 26 deliveries, before Keemo Paul claimed a five-wicket haul to restrict India to 223 and set up a series decider in Bengaluru. Reflecting on the defeat, Iyer said India's bowlers had failed to execute their plans effectively, making the chase increasingly difficult despite the team's positive intent with the bat. Yeah, it all started with bowling. I think we didn't execute our line and lengths well, and at the end of the day, chasing 250, you have to go in a certain pattern when you're coming in chasing. So I like the approach when we were chasing, but we were unfortunate we couldn't execute our plans in bowling, and that's where we fell a bit short, Iyer said. Asked whether Abhishek Sharma's limited time on strike had affected his start, Iyer dismissed the suggestion, pointing instead to West Indies' disciplined bowling and the assistance available from the surface. Not really. We were still going 12 an over at that point in time. It's just that they executed their plan, and there was a bit to offer from the wicket as well. The ball was kicking a bit, and they used the field pretty well. So credit where it's due, and their execution was spot on, he said. Iyer also acknowledged that the surface had offered some assistance to the bowlers, particularly during the middle overs, when the ball held up and produced occasional uneven bounce. Yeah, it was holding a bit, and there was some odd bounce as well. But yeah, knowing that, I feel the bowlers, they realised it. They are bowlers, and the way they bowled according to the field, that's what was important, especially in those middle overs, he said. The India captain praised West Indies for regaining control after India threatened to build momentum during the chase, saying their ability to respond under pressure made the difference. Even though the momentum shifted towards us in between, still the ability to bounce back was top-notch, and I'm sure the fifth one would be an interesting one, Iyer added. Despite the defeat, Iyer pointed to India's ability to score heavily on the relaid Hyderabad surface as evidence that the team's aggressive batting approach remained on track. West Indies' total of 247/3 came after India had been unable to contain the visitors' scoring rate, with Hope and Rutherford adding an unbeaten 91-run stand for the fourth wicket. Obviously, you know, getting 220, especially when we were chasing, and then scoring 250, you can see the approach and attitude of every individual. So the approach is going to be the same, Iyer said. Despite the defeat, Iyer pointed to India's ability to score heavily on the relaid Hyderabad surface as evidence that the team's aggressive batting approach remained on track. West Indies' total of 247/3 came after India had been unable to contain the visitors' scoring rate, with Hope and Rutherford adding an unbeaten 91-run stand for the fourth wicket. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 14 (IANS) Skipper Shai Hope struck a magnificent unbeaten century before Keemo Paul produced a match-winning five-wicket haul as West Indies defeated India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday to level the five-match series 2-2. Hope smashed an unbeaten 102 off just 50 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford contributed 49 not out off 26 deliveries as West Indies posted a formidable 247/3 after being asked to bat first. In reply, India were bowled out for 223, with Paul returning figures of 5/41 to headline a disciplined bowling effort that kept the hosts from completing the chase despite a flying start. The victory kept the West Indies' hopes of winning the series alive ahead of the deciding fifth T20I in Bengaluru. It was also a significant result for the visitors, who had not beaten India in a T20I on Indian soil since 2019 before this tour. Hope continued his prolific run on the tour, registering his second century of the series and his third in T20 Internationals. He received strong support from Rutherford as the pair added an unbeaten 91 runs for the fourth wicket, the second-highest partnership for that wicket for West Indies in T20Is. The duo had set the record with a 120-run stand in the previous match in Ranchi. West Indies made a blistering start, racing to 79/1 in the powerplay, their highest powerplay total against India in the format. Jewel Andrew scored a brisk 21 off 16 balls, while Hope kept the scoreboard moving as the visitors reached 118/2 at the halfway stage. Shimron Hetmyer added further momentum with a blistering 33 off just 12 deliveries, striking at 275. West Indies reached their hundred in only 7.4 overs, equalling their fastest team hundred against India in T20Is, previously achieved in Lauderhill in 2016. Hope, meanwhile, brought up his half-century off 28 balls before accelerating further in the closing overs. He struck two sixes off the final two deliveries to finish unbeaten on 102, taking West Indies to 247/3 their second-highest T20I total against India, behind the 252/4 they scored in Ranchi earlier in the series. India began the chase aggressively, with Sanju Samson racing to a half-century off just 20 balls. However, Paul changed the complexion of the contest by striking with his first delivery, dismissing the dangerous Samson at deep backward square-leg before removing Ishan Kishan in the same over. The quick double blow halted India's momentum and put the hosts under pressure despite their promising start. Paul returned in the 19th over to claim three more wickets, completing a five-wicket haul and leaving India with too much to do in the final stages. Gudakesh Motie also played a crucial role in the middle overs, dismissing Abhishek Sharma and Naman Dhir in successive deliveries to further derail the chase. Roston Chase had earlier helped keep Abhishek quiet, while Shamar Springer delivered an important 18th over that cost just five runs, tightening the pressure on the Indian batters. India struggled to maintain the required scoring rate as wickets fell at regular intervals, with the disciplined efforts of the West Indies bowlers complementing Paul's decisive spell. The visitors' attack ensured that Hope's imposing total proved beyond the hosts. The match ended in unfortunate circumstances for India, with Arshdeep Singh retiring hurt after clutching his left shoulder, leaving Mayank Yadav without a batting partner as the hosts' innings came to a close. West Indies' all-round performance ensured they bounced back from their defeat in Indore and set up a series decider in Bengaluru, with Hope's outstanding century and Paul's five-wicket haul proving decisive in Hyderabad. Brief scores: West Indies 247/3 in 20 overs (Shai Hope 102 not out, Sherfane Rutherford 49 not out; Prince Yadav 1/36) beat India 223/9 in 19.3 overs (Sanju Samson 56, Tilak Varma 43; Kemo Paul 5/40, Gudakesh Motie 2/13) by 24 runs
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A special PMLA court in Bengaluru has convicted a retired Karnataka Excise Department guard, M Ramchandra, and his daughter, R Yurekha, on money laundering charges. Ramchandra received five years rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 5 lakh fine, while Yurekha received three years rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 3 lakh fine. Five immovable properties were also confiscated. The case stemmed from a 2009 ED investigation based on a Lokayukta Police complaint regarding disproportionate assets.
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Ballari: A woman and her two children were found dead after an alleged suicide incident involving the Tungabhadra canal near Allipur, on the outskirts of Ballari. The woman, identified as 29-year-old Lateefa Simran, reportedly entered the canal after throwing her two children into the water on Tuesday evening, October 13. Simran lived in Millerpet, Ballari, 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 .
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Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against three accused, including directors of Ja Lifestyle India Private Limited, in connection with an alleged online investment fraud in which the public was promised earnings for watching advertisements. The chargesheet has been submitted before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Bengaluru, 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 .
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Cinpolis India and RealD announce 3D Film Festival across 18 cities, tickets priced at Rs 150
Cinpolis India, in partnership with RealD, has announced a special 3D Film Festival starting October 23, 2026. The festival will be held across 23 Cinpolis cinemas in 18 cities across India, bringing a selection of popular film franchises, family entertainers and cult classics back to the big screen in 3D. Tickets for all screenings will be priced at Rs 150. The festival's lineup includes Spider-Man: No Way Home, Fast & Furious 7, Jurassic World, Mufasa: The Lion King and Lilo & Stitch in English, along with the Hindi film Raaz 3. The initiative aims to give moviegoers an opportunity to revisit these titles in a 3D theatrical format at an accessible price. The festival will take place in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Navi Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Surat, Thane and Vadodara. Speaking about the initiative, Ashish Misra, Head of Commercialisation, Cinpolis India, said, When people come back to a film they already know, they come for the moments. They know exactly when the big scene is coming, and they wait for it with a hall full of people who are waiting for the same thing. That's what makes watching a film in a cinema special and seeing it in 3D on a big screen adds to it. We've taken the festival to 18 cities, from Bhopal to Bhubaneswar, because people everywhere should be able to enjoy that. Nathan Davis, VP of Marketing at RealD, also spoke about the collaboration and the festival's focus on bringing audiences back to cinemas. He said, India continues to be one of the world's most exciting moviegoing markets, and we're thrilled to partner with Cinpolis India to bring audiences back into theaters for some of the most memorable 3D experiences ever released. This festival is a great opportunity for fans to rediscover the immersive storytelling that premium 3D can deliver, while also building excitement for the next generation of cinematic events. As audiences look ahead to highly anticipated releases such as Ramayana and Avengers: Doomsday, we're excited to help create even more unforgettable moments on the big screen through the power of RealD 3D. Also Read : EXCLUSIVE: Cinepolis Indias Ashish Misra predicts HISTORIC Rs. 15,000 cr India box office in 2026; says, Ramayana can be the BIGGEST film Indian cinema has ever seen
Sting Op row: Kumaraswamy accuses Ktaka govt of targeting JD-S social media workers
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel and JD(S) State President H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday accused the Karnataka government of targeting party workers for questioning an alleged conspiracy to tarnish the image of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah through a honey-trap operation. In a statement, Kumaraswamy alleged that he and his associates were being targeted for questioning what he described as a systematic and organised conspiracy to damage the reputation of former chief minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) Member Siddaramaiah, who served as Chief Minister of Karnataka for more than eight years. He claimed that the police had taken away Shankar, a young man working with the JD(S) social media team, on Wednesday morning without registering any case against him. According to Kumaraswamy, after the party's legal cell lodged a complaint at the Annapoorneshwari Nagar police station, Shankar was allegedly made to call his wife and inform her only that the Central Crime Branch (CCB) police had taken him away, after which the call was disconnected. Enough of this deceptive drama. On what grounds was he taken away? Kumaraswamy asked. He alleged that instead of acting against the person responsible for recording and circulating the sting operation footage that allegedly damaged Siddaramaiah's reputation, the police were targeting JD(S) social media workers who questioned the incident. Kumaraswamy also alleged that the person who recorded the footage, whom he accused of operating under the guise of a media professional, was moving around freely while party workers were being targeted. I was the one who questioned the issue and demanded a CBI investigation. If the police have the courage, they should have come directly to me. Why are they showing their power against innocent people? he asked. The JD(S) State President further alleged that the police had visited the residence of another social media team member, Mohan, and were creating a disturbance and harassing his family. Kumaraswamy warned that the party would not remain silent if its workers were subjected to what he described as unnecessary harassment. He said the JD(S) was prepared to fight the matter both politically and legally. The allegations come amid a political controversy over the sting operation footage involving Siddaramaiah, with opposition leaders demanding a probe into the matter.
Ktaka: JD-S questions Priyank Kharges silence on Siddaramaiah sting operation
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) The Janata Dal (Secular) on Wednesday questioned Home Minister Priyank Kharge over their response to the ongoing sting operation controversy involving former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, demanding a CBI investigation into the case. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the JD-S questioned whether it was wrong to demand an investigation into the sting operation and asked Priyank Kharge whether he considered himself an authoritarian for suggesting that others should not speak about the issue. In a democracy, the Constitution gives everyone equal rights to question and raise their voice for justice, the party said. The JD-S asked who was behind the alleged attempt to tarnish Siddaramaiah's reputation through the sting operation and why the Congress government was delaying the disclosure of the name of the person responsible. Have you forgotten that Siddaramaiah's efforts helped you win the Chittapur Assembly seat and become a minister? Do you have the courage to reveal the reason behind the move to remove Siddaramaiah from the Chief Minister's post? the party asked Priyank Kharge. The party said the sting operation controversy had become a subject of discussion across the country and criticised the state Home Minister for remaining silent on the issue. It also questioned why the government was reluctant to hand over the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), asking whether it feared that an investigation would expose the alleged involvement of people associated with the government and a prominent political leader. The JDS further accused Priyank Kharge of showing urgency in securing a civic amenity (CA) site for the Siddhartha Trust while failing to stand up for justice when Siddaramaiah's reputation was allegedly being targeted. State President of the party and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy had demanded transparency in the investigation and questioned the government's response to the controversy, which has triggered a political confrontation in Karnataka.
JD-S accuses Ktaka govt of diverting Krishna water to Telangana amid drought
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) The Janata Dal (Secular) on Wednesday accused the Karnataka government of prioritising political interests over the welfare of farmers by allegedly releasing Krishna River water from the Almatti and Narayanpur reservoirs in North Karnataka to Telangana when farmers in the state, particularly in North Karnataka, are grappling with drought and drinking water shortages. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the JD-S questioned whether the government was giving greater importance to the political interests of the Congress leadership in neighbouring states while farmers in Karnataka were suffering due to the drought. Is the political agenda of the high command in a neighbouring state more important to the government? When farmers in the state are reeling under drought, and people in North Karnataka are struggling even for drinking water, is secretly releasing Krishna water from the Almatti and Narayanpur reservoirs to Telangana not an unforgivable betrayal? the party asked. The JDS alleged that the interests of Karnataka's farmers were being sacrificed on the verbal instructions of the Chief Minister. The party further accused the Congress government of allegedly diverting the state's water resources to benefit neighbouring states governed by the Congress, referring to the Mekedatu project on the Cauvery and the alleged release of Krishna water to Telangana. Karnataka's taxpayers, Karnataka's resources and Karnataka's water, but the benefits go only to states that have political alliances with the Congress party, the JD-S said. The party also criticised the government for allegedly providing water to neighbouring states while failing to adequately compensate farmers in Karnataka for their crop losses. Condemning what it described as an anti-farmer approach, the JD-S demanded that the government immediately stop releasing water to Telangana and give priority to the drinking water needs of people and the irrigation requirements of farmers in North Karnataka. The party warned that farmers could take to the streets and teach the government a lesson if it failed to address their concerns. The allegations come amid concerns over drought conditions and the availability of water for agricultural and drinking purposes in parts of Karnataka.
If FIR not registered, then Congress is behind sting operation: Ktaka LoP
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) Karnataka Opposition Leader R. Ashoka on Wednesday alleged that if an FIR was not registered in connection with the sting operation controversy involving former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, it would confirm that Congress leaders themselves were behind it. Speaking to reporters after campaigning for NDA candidate A.P. Ranganath in the Bangalore Teachers' Constituency of the Legislative Council, Ashoka accused the Congress of bringing Karnataka politics into disrepute through the alleged circulation of pen drives and sting operation videos. He said the Chief Minister should immediately order an investigation instead of merely issuing statements. Questioning the silence of the Home Department, he demanded that an FIR be registered and the appropriate investigating agency be identified. Ashoka said Siddaramaiah had also filed a complaint seeking an investigation into the circulation of the video and demanded that the person behind the sting operation be identified. If this is not investigated, the honour of the state will be auctioned. The alleged operation was intended to finish Siddaramaiah politically and put an end to AHINDA politics, he alleged. Claiming that allegations had surfaced against 10 ministers, Ashoka said they were denying involvement in the controversy. He alleged that the delay in registering an FIR had fuelled suspicions that Congress leaders were involved. Ashoka expressed confidence that the BJP-led NDA would win all four seats in the upcoming Legislative Council elections, citing the campaign undertaken by party leaders, including Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy. He said he had campaigned for Ranganath in Anekal, where the constituency has around 1,600 voters. Describing the NDA candidate as an active member of the lawyers' association, Ashoka said his victory would help facilitate development. He also alleged that Congress leaders had betrayed Siddaramaiah, causing disappointment among members of the AHINDA community, and claimed that the controversy would affect the party's electoral prospects. Criticising the D.K. Shivakumar-led government, Ashoka alleged that development had stalled and drought relief for farmers was inadequate. He said the Rs 2,500 assistance provided to farmers was insufficient and claimed that several beneficiaries had not received their pensions. He also criticised the increase in milk prices, arguing that the government should fulfil its manifesto promise of providing a milk incentive instead. Ashoka further accused Rahul Gandhi of insulting Kannadigas over an alleged incident involving Shivakumar in Delhi and demanded an apology. Questioning the proposed division of Bengaluru into five administrative units and the possible inclusion of Anekal in the municipal corporation, he alleged that the move was driven by real estate interests. He urged the government to defer the decision until after the elections.
Karnataka to propose GST revenue share for local bodies to GST Council
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said the state government would submit a proposal to the GST Council seeking a share of Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for rural and urban local bodies to improve their financial position and strengthen decentralised governance. Responding to the proposal to provide a share of GST revenue to local bodies, the Chief Minister said the government would place the matter before the GST Council. He also said a proposal would be sought from the minister concerned on establishing the Karnataka Panchayat Administrative Service. Speaking after chairing a meeting of the Karnataka State Decentralisation Planning and Development Committee at his official residence, Krishna, CM Shivakumar stressed that the government would take necessary measures to improve the financial condition of gram panchayats and further strengthen the decentralisation system. The government will constitute a committee under the chairmanship of the Rural Development Minister to examine the recommendations of the Fifth State Finance Commission concerning financial devolution and administrative reforms. The committee will assess the recommendations that can be implemented and submit a report, he said. According to the Chief Minister, Rs 1,261 crore has been released to gram panchayats, Rs 557 crore to taluk panchayats, and Rs 183 crore to zilla panchayats in accordance with the Fifth State Finance Commission report. He said the government would also take steps to ensure that urban local bodies function effectively in keeping with the objectives of the 74th Constitutional Amendment. Consultations would be held with experts from the National Law School of India University on suitable amendments to the relevant laws. The Chief Minister said urban local bodies should formulate and implement development plans through ward meetings, similar to gram sabhas in rural areas. He noted that district, taluk, and village-level planning committees had already been constituted and directed them to hold meetings every three months and submit reports regularly. CM Shivakumar said the state budget had announced the implementation of the 'People's Plan' to incorporate public demands from the grassroots into the state budget. He directed the Rural Development and Urban Development departments to issue appropriate guidelines and develop the necessary software. Funds should also be provided to establish planning management units at district and taluk levels. The government has instructed all departments to prepare responsibility maps specifying their roles in implementing schemes related to gram, taluk, and zilla panchayats. The departments have been asked to submit the maps within the stipulated timeframe. The Chief Minister directed officials to expedite the demarcation of village habitation boundaries using data from the SVAMITVA scheme, with the Panchayat Raj and Revenue departments working in coordination. He also expressed concern over the reduction in gram panchayat revenue following the withdrawal of their authority to levy taxes on industries by the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB). He said the law provides for 30 per cent of the property tax collected by the authority to be shared with gram panchayats. He directed officials to submit complete details of the tax collected by KIADB and the amounts distributed to gram panchayats. The government aims to strengthen local governance by improving financial resources, administrative coordination and public participation in planning and development, he added.
Karnataka govt to complete recruitment process for 17,000 teachers by December: Minister Bangarappa
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) The Karnataka government has announced that the recruitment process for 17,000 teacher posts will be completed by December, State Minister for School Education and Literacy Madhu Bangarappa said on Wednesday. Addressing the media in Bengaluru, the Minister added that the state government had already completed the recruitment of 13,500 teachers, a process that had remained pending under the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, after pursuing the matter in the Supreme Court. In addition, the state government has granted approval for the recruitment of 6,000 teachers in aided schools. The recruitment process for these posts is expected to be completed by December or January, he said. Bangarappa added that the recruitment drive would help address the shortage of teachers in the state and improve the quality of education by ensuring better learning opportunities for children. The state government has been taking steps to fill vacant teaching positions and strengthen the education system in Karnataka, he said. Later, speaking after inaugurating the Children's Dasara programme at Kalamandira in Mysuru on Wednesday, organised as part of the Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara Mahotsav-2026, Minister Bangarappa added that when it comes to God and children, I will always give priority to children. Children should be regarded as being in the place of God. They are the beacon of hope who can lead the country in the future. Around 6,500 children are participating in various cultural programmes as part of the Dasara celebrations. Even before taking the stage, the children enthusiastically participated in rangoli and painting competitions. Through their paintings, they expressed the Nada Habba Dasara from their own unique perspectives. Recognising and honouring children's talents is the responsibility of all of us, the Minister said. As Education Minister, I have been working sincerely for the welfare of children. Around 1.16 crore children in the state come under the purview of my department. It is my privilege to be involved in shaping the educational future of such a large number of children. Providing quality education to children is one of the key priorities of our (Congress) government, he added. Significant changes are being introduced in the state's education sector through Karnataka Public Schools (KPS). Steps are being taken to establish 1,250 KPS schools in the first phase. Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had taken a keen interest in establishing 1,000 KPS schools during his tenure. The current Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has directed officials to take steps to establish an additional 1,000 KPS schools. With these initiatives, around 2,500 KPS schools are expected to come up across the state, Bangarappa said. The KPS schools will provide quality education and essential facilities to compete with private schools. Children will have the opportunity to study under one roof, from pre-primary to pre-university (PUC) level. The state government will also provide free school bus facilities to ensure that education is easily accessible to children, the Minister added.
Ktaka: ED files supplementary complaint in BR Ambedkar Development Corporation fund siphoning case
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, has filed a supplementary prosecution complaint (chargesheet) against five accused persons, including Ayub Sayyed and others, in connection with the alleged siphoning of Rs 14.95 crore belonging to the B.R. Ambedkar Development Corporation Limited (ADCL) by using forged documents and impersonation. The supplementary prosecution complaint was filed before the Special Court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), Bengaluru, on October 5, 2026, the ED said in an official statement. The ED initiated its investigation based on an FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation's Anti-Corruption Branch (CBI-ACB), Bengaluru, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The offences are scheduled offences under the PMLA, 2002. The investigation revealed that a fictitious current account in the name of ADCL was fraudulently opened at the State Bank of Mysore's HAL II Stage Branch in Bengaluru using forged documents and impersonation. Subsequently, four fixed deposits of Rs 5 crore each belonging to ADCL were prematurely closed using forged Term Deposit Receipt/Fixed Deposit Receipt (TDR/FDR) instruments and fabricated pre-closure letters. This allegedly resulted in the siphoning of Rs 14.95 crore, which constitutes proceeds of crime under the PMLA, the ED said. Further investigation revealed that the proceeds of crime were allegedly routed through multiple bank accounts belonging to individuals and entities, followed by transfers and cash withdrawals to conceal the origin of the funds. Statements recorded under Section 50 of the PMLA also indicated that the funds were knowingly received, transferred and withdrawn as part of the alleged money laundering process, according to the agency. Earlier, the ED had filed a prosecution complaint before the Special Court in Bengaluru on March 25, 2026, against 15 accused persons and entities allegedly involved in the money laundering case. The agency had sought confiscation of assets worth Rs 6.02 crore belonging to the accused. Further, on July 22, 2026, the ED issued a second Provisional Attachment Order, attaching an immovable property worth Rs 24 lakh belonging to one of the accused. Further investigation is under way.
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Ktaka HC issues notice to govt seeking return of African Grey parrot in CID custody
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the state government, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and other concerned authorities on a petition seeking the return of an African Grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) taken into custody by the CID's Mobile Forest Squad. A bench headed by Justice C.M. Poonacha issued the notices while hearing a petition filed by R. Mahesh Kumar, a resident of Rajajinagar in Bengaluru, who sought directions to return the parrot he had been nursing at his residence. In his petition, Mahesh Kumar stated that he was a bird lover and that one of his friends had given him an injured African Grey parrot in 2018. As the bird was unable to fly due to a dysfunctional wing, he treated it and took care of it out of compassion, providing it with affection and attention. He further stated that officials of the CID's Mobile Forest Squad took the bird into their custody from his residence on July 27. Subsequently, on July 31, they issued a notice directing him to cooperate with the investigation and produce the necessary documents. According to the petitioner, the officials warned that failure to comply with the notice would result in a case being registered under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Mahesh Kumar contended that he had neither purchased the bird nor kept it for commercial purposes. He maintained that he had only provided shelter and treatment to an injured bird. The petitioner sought the quashing of the notice issued by the CID and a direction to return the parrot to his custody. The court also issued notices to the Chief Secretary of the Karnataka government, the Principal Secretary of the Forest Department and the CID's Mobile Forest Squad. It also directed the public prosecutor to obtain the necessary information from the respondents and submit it to the court. The High Court adjourned the matter to November 3.
Ktaka: Four, including three women, arrested for smuggling 1.6 kg gold
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Wednesday arrested four people, including three women, for allegedly smuggling gold from Dubai by strapping gold bars to their feet to evade detection. Officials seized 28 gold biscuits weighing around 1.6 kg, valued at about Rs 2.6 crore, from the accused. They also confiscated 13 mobile phones and eight laptops during the operation. According to sources, the Customs sleuths acted on intelligence inputs and profiling of the passengers suspected to be involved in the smuggling racket. The officials intercepted the four accused near the exit of Terminal 2 and conducted a search. During the inspection, the officials recovered the gold bars, which had allegedly been concealed and strapped to the feet of the accused. The unusual method was reportedly adopted to avoid detection during routine airport checks and facilitate the illegal transportation of gold out of the airport. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused are allegedly part of a gold smuggling gang operating from Chennai. All four are residents of Vyasarpadi in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The accused have been identified as Ramjan Begum Sirajuddin, Nasreen Banu Sirajuddin, Hairun Fathima Sirajuddin and Asharuddin Chelladurai. Investigators found that Nasreen Banu and Hairun Fathima are sisters and are related to the other accused. The four had arrived in Bengaluru from Dubai and allegedly attempted to smuggle the 28 gold biscuits into the country. The seizure of gold worth Rs 2.6 crore, along with the electronic devices, has prompted further investigation into the suspected smuggling network and the possible involvement of other persons. The Customs Department has registered a case against the accused under the Customs Act, 1962. Further investigation is under way to establish the source of the gold, the role of the accused and whether the gang had been involved in similar smuggling operations in the past.
Ktaka: BJP MLA meets Siddaramaiah amid sting operation row
Digital Desk | Mysuru, Oct 14 (IANS) Amid the sting operation controversy and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah obtaining a court stay against the dissemination of allegedly defamatory content about him, prominent BJP MLA and former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi met him at his residence in Mysuru and held a private discussion on Wednesday. The meeting has assumed significance as Congress leaders have alleged that those behind the sting operation involving Ramesh Jarkiholi, which led to the circulation of his private video and compelled him to resign from his ministerial post in the previous BJP government, are also behind the sting operation targeting Siddaramaiah. Speaking to the media after meeting Siddaramaiah, Jarkiholi said the former Chief Minister should not have obtained a stay in connection with the sting operation controversy and should instead have fought the issue. I will not speak about the sting operation. I had come to meet Siddaramaiah to discuss other matters. Irrespective of which party he belongs to, he is our leader, Jarkiholi said. Jarkiholi visited Siddaramaiah's residence in T.K. Layout in Mysuru and held discussions with him for some time. Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah declined to comment on the sting operation controversy when reporters sought his reaction in Mysuru. Questioning what more he could say on the issue, he said he had obtained a court stay and would not comment further. Asked about Jarkiholi's visit, Siddaramaiah said the BJP MLA had come to enquire about his well-being. He came to enquire about my well-being. Ramesh came, had lunch and left, Siddaramaiah said. 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. 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.
'Business should not affect': Traders urge Rahul Gandhi to halt SIR protests, seek PM's intervention
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Ensure protests don't affect businesses: Traders' bodies write to PM, CJI, Rahul Gandhi
Leading traders' bodies in Delhi have communicated with political leaders regarding the impact of protests on businesses. They emphasize the need for stronger measures to protect commercial activities during the festive season. Recent protests have led to significant barricading and disruption of essential transport routes. Traders are particularly concerned about the uncertainty caused by these demonstrations during an economically critical time.
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UPI MDR deferral reflects govt's sensitivity to traders' concerns: Delhi market bodies
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Centre's decision to extend the deadline for implementing Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions beyond October 15 has brought relief to traders ahead of the festive season, with several Delhi-based market associations welcoming the move and urging the government to permanently scrap the proposed levy. The extension comes amid concerns among merchants that imposing MDR on UPI payments could increase the cost of doing business at a time when markets witness heightened customer activity and a surge in digital transactions ahead of Diwali. Speaking to IANS, Rajiv Agarwal, Treasurer of the Chandni Chowk Traders Council, termed the decision a positive step and said traders appreciate the government's approach towards their concerns. ''This decision is very good. Our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has been working in the interest of traders since day one. And the decision taken to implement MDR, even that was not making much of a difference to the businessmen, nor was it affecting the buyer at all. Businessmen welcomed it back then, and now businessmen are welcoming its deferment as well,' he said. Echoing similar views, Paramjeet Singh, President of the Pamma Sadar Bazaar Bari Market Traders Association, said trader bodies had raised objections to the proposal and urged the government to reconsider it. ''This is absolutely the right decision, and we welcome it. We had also staged a protest on this issue and urged the government to take this step. Most importantly, traders could have faced considerable difficulties due to this arrangement during the festive season,'' he told IANS. Rajkumar Bhardwaj, General Secretary of the Delhi Saree Mercantile Association, said the government's decision is beneficial for both traders and customers. ''This decision of the government is very good, both for traders and for customers. Because somewhere, if a trader incurs a loss or if their costs increase due to MDR, they will eventually add that to the pricing, and its direct impact will fall on the customer,'' he told IANS. Shopkeepers also expressed satisfaction with the move. A trader in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar said the continuation of charge-free UPI transactions has encouraged customers to make digital payments without hesitation.
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Bengaluru: Man held for duping woman of jewellery worth Rs 40L
Bengaluru: The Byatarayanapura police has arrested a man accused of cheating a 62-year-old woman of gold jewellery worth around Rs 40 lakh by gaining her confidence under the pretext of predicting her future and performing religious rituals. The accused, identified as Venkatesh, was arrested in Andhra Pradesh based on technical evidence gathered during the investigation. 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: State LoP writes to Rahul Gandhi over drought crisis
Bengaluru: R Ashoka, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, has urged Rahul Gandhi to intervene in the states drought crisis, alleging that farmers are yet to receive adequate compensation for widespread crop losses. In a letter to the Congress leader, who is also the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Ashoka 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 .
Traders Urge Rahul Gandhi to Postpone Protests Amid Festival Season Concerns
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Karnataka: 3 coaches catch fire at Rajanukunte railway yard
Bengaluru: Three train coaches caught fire at the railway yard near Rajanukunte railway station on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Wednesday morning, October 14. No casualties were reported in the incident. The fire triggered panic in the area as flames spread through the coaches parked in the yard. After receiving information, fire and emergency services 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 .
Samaira Gargs initiative Made@gain provides notebooks to the needy
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Karnataka: 108 ambulance strike withdrawn, staff awaits action
Bengaluru: Karnatakas 108 ambulance employees have withdrawn their proposed strike after a meeting with senior Health Department officials ended with assurances that most of their demands would be considered and fulfilled in stages. The meeting was held at Vikas Soudha under the leadership of Health Department Principal Secretary Ritwik Pandey. Representatives of the Suvarna Karnataka 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 .
Bengaluru plans to expand metro network to 400 km by 2037, says Krishna Byre Gowda
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Sting Against Siddaramaiah: Kharge Jr rejects CBI probe, Bengaluru police take two into custody
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Karnataka: BJP leader dies after Range Rover hits LPG truck
Bengaluru: A road accident involving a Range Rover and a truck transporting LPG cylinders claimed the life of a 36-year-old real estate businessman and BJP leader near Devanahalli on Tuesday night, October 13. Four passengers and the vehicles driver suffered serious injuries. The deceased, Shivakumar M., hailed from Madanahatti village in Malur taluk of Kolar 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 .
MIT Bengaluru Inaugurates Quantum-Hub@MAHE to Advance India's Quantum Technology Ecosystem
PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 14: Manipal Institute of Technology, Bengaluru (MIT Bengaluru) on Tuesday launched Manipal House of Quantum, Quantum-Hub@MAHE. Established by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, the initiative will advance quantum hardware experimentation, engineering education and indigenous technology development in alignment with India's National Quantum Mission. The facility was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr. Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist
BHEL Q2 net profit jumps 120 pc to Rs 810 crore; shares hit record high
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) shares surged to a record high on Wednesday after the state-run engineering major reported a 120 per cent year-on-year jump in net profit for the September quarter (Q2 FY27), driven by strong revenue growth and an improvement in operating margins. The Maharatna public sector undertaking reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 810 crore for the quarter ended September 2026, compared with Rs 368 crore in the corresponding period last financial year (Q2 FY26), according to its stock exchange filing. The sharp rise marked a 120.1 per cent year-on-year increase in earnings. Revenue from operations rose 23.8 per cent to Rs 9,300 crore during the quarter from Rs 7,511 crore a year earlier. The company's operating performance also improved significantly. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 76.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,026 crore from Rs 581 crore in the year-ago period. BHEL's EBITDA margin expanded to 11 per cent in the September quarter from 7.7 per cent a year earlier, as per its regulatory filing. However, the company reported higher expenses during the quarter, with other expenses rising to Rs 721 crore from Rs 391 crore in the previous quarter. Separately, BHEL's board approved a capital expenditure proposal of around Rs 500 crore to set up additional manufacturing facilities for thermal and nuclear equipment at its Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant (HEEP) in Haridwar. The investment is aimed at expanding the company's manufacturing capabilities in line with growing demand from the power sector. The board also cleared the merger of the Electrical Machines Repair Plant (EMRP) in Mumbai with the Electronics Division (EDN) in Bengaluru. The Electronics Division will serve as the merged entity, with the restructuring taking effect from November 1, 2026. The strong quarterly performance further extended BHEL's stellar stock market rally. The stock has gained more than 58 per cent so far in 2026 and is up 99 per cent over the past year. Over a five-year period, BHEL shares have surged more than 521 per cent, delivering multibagger returns to investors. With Wednesday's rally, the stock touched a record high of Rs 463.60, more than doubling from its 52-week low of Rs 229.70 recorded in September 2025.
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) Senior BJP leader R. Ashoka on Wednesday urged Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to visit drought-affected areas of Karnataka, assess the severity of crop losses and intervene to ensure adequate and timely relief for farmers. He also questioned the first instalment of input subsidy of Rs 2,500 per farmer recently given by the state government. Notably, Karnataka has sought Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 12,000 crore in drought relief from the Centre, while the State Government recently released a first instalment of Rs 2,500 each to around 50 lakh farmers affected by the drought. Under the Centres National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) norms, farmers are eligible for a total relief of Rs 8,500, comprising the Centre and State shares. However, as the Centre has not yet released its share, the State Government decided to release Rs 2,500 from its own funds as the first instalment. The government has already spent around Rs 1,250 crore to provide the assistance to 50 lakh farmers. In a letter to LoP Gandhi on Wednesday, Ashoka accused the government in Karnataka of failing to provide sufficient assistance to distressed farmers, claiming that even after four months, farmers had not received meaningful relief despite extensive crop losses. He urged LoP Gandhi to seek answers from the state government and direct it to undertake relief measures on a scale comparable to those implemented by the previous BJP government. Ashoka said Karnataka was facing one of its most severe drought situations in recent years, with a 35 per cent deficit in southwest monsoon rainfall, described in his letter as the worst recorded in the state since 1971. The state government has declared 217 taluks drought-affected, with estimated crop losses of Rs 46,324.50 crore across approximately 47.09 lakh hectares, he stated. He said the scale of the damage had severely affected the livelihoods, economic security and future of lakhs of farming families, making immediate government intervention essential. Questioning the state government's decision to provide an input subsidy of Rs 2,500 per farmer as a first instalment, Ashoka said the amount was inadequate even to meet the basic cost of preparing agricultural land. Considering the extent of crop losses, rising agricultural debt and increasing cultivation costs, the assistance announced by the government would offer little meaningful relief to farmers who had lost an entire season's income, he argued. Real and effective support is needed, not just support in name, Ashoka said in the letter, adding that the government must demonstrate its commitment to farmers through adequate financial assistance rather than announcements. To support his argument, Ashoka cited the assistance provided by the previous BJP government between 2019-20 and 2022-23. According to the figures mentioned in his letter, the government disbursed a total of Rs 6,651.15 crore in input subsidies to 51.90 lakh farmers for crop losses across 57.43 lakh hectares. In 2019, crop losses were recorded across 9,72,517 hectares, and Rs 1,232.20 crore was provided to 6,71,314 farmers. In 2020, losses affected 19,68,247 hectares, with Rs 941.70 crore disbursed to 12,00,346 farmers. In 2021, the government provided Rs 2,446.10 crore to 18,56,083 farmers for crop losses across 14,93,811 hectares. In 2022, Rs 2,031.15 crore was disbursed to 14,62,841 farmers for losses across 13,09,421 hectares, Ashoka stated. He also cited the relief rates applicable during the previous government's tenure, arguing that they were substantially higher than the assistance currently announced by the state government. According to the letter, the rates for rain-fed crops were Rs 13,600 per hectare, including Rs 8,500 from SDRF/NDRF funds and Rs 5,100 as the state's share. For irrigated crops, the assistance was Rs 25,000 per hectare, comprising Rs 17,000 from SDRF/NDRF funds and Rs 8,000 from the state government. For perennial crops, the rate was Rs 28,000 per hectare, including Rs 22,500 from SDRF/NDRF funds and Rs 4,500 as the state's share, he said. Ashoka questioned why the current government was providing only Rs 2,500 per farmer despite the severity of the ongoing drought, when the previous government had disbursed substantial assistance during earlier droughts. He urged the government to explain why it had not extended comparable support to farmers in the state. Ashoka also criticised the delay in identifying and declaring drought-affected areas, saying farmers could not wait for administrative procedures while their crops dried up and their financial liabilities continued to mount. He said agricultural loans, cultivation expenses and household needs did not wait for government notifications, and every delay in decision-making risked pushing vulnerable farming families into deeper economic distress. The Opposition leader also pointed to concerns reportedly expressed by some Congress legislators over delays in declaring their constituencies drought-affected. He said such concerns raised questions about the government's preparedness, administrative response and commitment to protecting farmers during a crisis. Merely announcing relief would not be sufficient if the assistance remained inadequate, drought-hit areas were identified late and farmers continued to struggle to meet their basic needs, he argued. Ashoka urged LoP Gandhi to seek explanations from the Karnataka government on six key issues, including the rationale for limiting assistance to Rs 2,500 per farmer despite extensive crop losses and the failure to provide higher relief from the state's own resources. He also sought clarification on delays in declaring drought-affected taluks, measures to ensure immediate disbursement of adequate compensation, and steps to address drinking water and fodder shortages, protect livestock and assist distressed rural families. Further, he demanded a time-bound action plan to assess crop losses, identify eligible beneficiaries and ensure that no affected farmer was excluded from relief. Ashoka appealed to LoP Gandhi to personally visit drought-hit districts, meet farmers and agricultural communities, and assess their difficulties firsthand. He urged the Congress leader to press Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and the state government to take immediate action. He added that the government's claim of being pro-farmer should be assessed based on the assistance actually reaching affected farmers rather than announcements and assurances. Ashoka urged Rahul Gandhi to intervene without delay and ensure that the Karnataka government corrected its shortcomings and provided adequate and timely relief to all farmers affected by the drought.
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Karnataka CM woos Czech firms, urges investments beyond Bengaluru
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday urged companies from the Czech Republic to expand their investments beyond Bengaluru to other districts of the state, assuring them of support and highlighting opportunities across several sectors. Karnataka will be a long-term partner of the Czech Republic. Czech companies should not limit their investments to Bengaluru but explore opportunities across various districts of Karnataka, Shivakumar said. He was speaking during a meeting with a delegation led by Czech Republic Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havlicek at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. Shivakumar said Karnataka was among the leading states in agriculture, forestry, horticulture and floriculture and urged the delegation to consider the state as a potential investment destination. Highlighting opportunities in the energy sector, the Chief Minister said Karnataka was home to some of the country's largest solar power plants and oldest hydropower facilities. Given the state's substantial energy requirements, there was considerable scope for investment in the sector, he added. He also invited Czech companies to explore collaboration in automobile components, electric vehicles (EVs), next-generation mobility, testing and specialised manufacturing. Shivakumar said he had been informed about the Czech delegation's interest in investing in the aerospace sector, adding that such initiatives could open up further avenues for cooperation between Karnataka and the Czech Republic. The Chief Minister said the Karnataka government was extending support to interested companies through Invest Karnataka, Karnataka Udyog Mitra, the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) and the state's single-window clearance system. These mechanisms help companies assess suitable locations, understand applicable approval procedures and coordinate with relevant government departments, he said. Attracting investments that bring technology, strengthen local industry, create quality employment and support exports is our priority, Shivakumar said, adding that the Czech business community and CzechTrade could serve as bridges between Czech companies and the Karnataka government. He also highlighted the role of the Czech Business Incubator, the CzechTrade office in Bengaluru and Czech industrial clusters in fostering business relationships, identifying local partners and helping Czech companies understand investment opportunities in Karnataka. Describing Bengaluru as one of India's leading centres of technology, research and entrepreneurship, Shivakumar said the city's engineering talent, industrial base and startup ecosystem made Karnataka an attractive platform for Czech companies seeking to expand their operations in India. He noted that the Czech Republic had considerable expertise in precision engineering, machinery, automobile components, industrial equipment, transport technologies and applied research. These capabilities complemented Karnataka's strengths in manufacturing, aerospace, electronics and technology, he said. The Chief Minister said cooperation between Karnataka and the Czech Republic could extend beyond trade to include academic collaboration, skill development and research. Partnerships between Czech technical universities and research institutions and universities and industries in Karnataka could support applied research, skill development and the commercialisation of emerging technologies, he said. Shivakumar also referred to the Strategic Partnership on Innovation agreed upon by India and the Czech Republic in January 2024, which provides a framework for closer cooperation in research, emerging technologies, industrial innovation and startup linkages.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) Karnataka Water Resources Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy on Wednesday accused Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy of showing sympathy towards rape accused former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna while ignoring the plight of the women allegedly victimised by him in the Hassan pen drive case. It can be noted that former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna is Kumaraswamy's nephew. Prajwal Revanna, who is also the grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, is convicted in a rape case and currently lodged in Bengaluru Central Jail. Cheluvarayaswamy said Kumaraswamy should file a complaint if he had information about those responsible for distributing the pen drives, assuring that action would be taken and an investigation could be initiated. H.D. Kumaraswamy seems to think Prajwal Revanna is an innocent boy. He asks who was behind the Hassan pen drive controversy. Let him file a complaint against those who distributed the pen drives, and action can be taken. If he files a complaint, I will personally request the Chief Minister to order an investigation, Cheluvarayaswamy said. The Minister said the Union Minister appeared to have sympathy for Prajwal Revanna but not for the hundreds of women who allegedly suffered injustice because of him. He has sympathy for Prajwal Revanna, but not for the hundreds of women who suffered injustice because of him. What about the lives of those women? Where are they today? What is the condition of their families? What has happened to their personal lives? Does he know the hell they are going through? he asked. Cheluvarayaswamy said the Congress had refrained from repeatedly raising the Hassan case, considering its sensitivity, but accused Kumaraswamy of bringing up the issue repeatedly. It can be recalled that Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Tuesday questioned the timing of developments related to rape accused former MP, Prajwal Revannas prison transfer, alleging that such issues were being brought to the fore to divert public attention when matters such as the Bidadi farmers protest came up for discussion. Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy asked what the authorities had been doing for nearly one-and-a-half years regarding the alleged incidents at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison and why the issue surfaced when the Bidadi farmers protest began. Referring to media reports about Prajwal Revanna being shifted to Hindalga prison and subsequently brought back, he sought clarity on who had ordered the transfer, who had directed his return and who had made the relevant phone calls. He urged the state government to provide answers. Kumaraswamy clarified that he had not criticised the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Prajwal Revanna case. However, he insisted that the same level of seriousness should be shown in other cases as well. Questioning the progress of the investigation into the circulation of pen drives linked to the case, he asked how many people had been arrested for producing and distributing them, how many women had filed complaints and what the investigation had revealed.
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Groww Q2 results: Net profit rises 54% to 725 crore, revenue up 44%
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Swan Corp jumps as its arm launches luxury project
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Experts hail SC ruling on creditors claim in insolvency-linked dispute between two Bengaluru firms
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108 free ambulance staff strike threat exposes administrative failure: Karnataka BJP
108 free ambulance staff strike threat exposes administrative failure: Karnataka BJP Bengaluru: Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Wednesday accused the state government of administrative failure, alleging that 108 free ambulance staff had been forced to threaten a strike to press for their legitimate demands. It [] The post 108 free ambulance staff strike threat exposes administrative failure: Karnataka BJP appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Ashwin says Bhuvneshwar's recall rewards success, not a reward he chased
Ravichandran Ashwin believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar never had an India comeback on his mind while consistently delivering for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, with the pacer's performances eventually earning him a recall to the national T20I squad after four years. Bhuvneshwar's inclusion in India's squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, beginning next week, was among the major talking points following the selection announcement. Former India off-spinner Ashwin felt the experienced pacer concentrated on his responsibilities rather than worrying about the rewards that could follow his performances. I have a feeling that Bhuvneshwar Kumar hasn't even thought about a comeback. I think this will be his mantra for success. And when I'm watching him from afar, I have also experienced this myself, he has gone on his own journey, Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. He has focused on doing well, bowling well with the new ball and performing for RCB. Whatever
Farmers' protest hits Mumbai-Bengaluru highway traffic; Google Maps asked to mark stretch closed
Vehicular traffic on the Mumbai-Bengaluru National Highway is currently disrupted due to a farmers' protest. The agitation centers around demands for better sugarcane prices and ethanol rates, affecting multiple routes. Police advise commuters to avoid the affected stretch and consider alternative routes for travel. Google Maps has been requested to indicate the highway closure and traffic congestion. Authorities will provide updates once the situation improves and traffic normalizes.
AI skills redraw entry-level jobs map
Indias IT-BPM sector is set to revive fresher hiring after a sharp contraction, but the recovery is rewiring the skills companies seek in graduates.Fresher hiring in the sector is projected to rise to up to 2.1 lakh in FY27, after falling to an estimated 1.75 lakh in FY26 from 4 lakh in FY22, according to technology consulting and talent advisory firm HAN Digitals IT-BPM Graduate Hiring Outlook 2027.However, demand is increasingly shifting towards artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data engineering, cybersecurity and other specialised technology roles, away from conventional entry-level coding and business process outsourcing jobs.IT Services players will remain the largest employers of the sectors freshers, accounting for about 60% of hires, though growth now will be concentrated in AI-adjacent and specialised roles.GCCs are the fastest-growing channel, expected to recruit 28% of talent as they expand intake into Tier II/III cities. Pure-play BPOs share keeps shrinking, mirroring the shift from routine execution to specialised, AI-adjacent work.The rise in fresher hiring reflects a structural reset in how IT services firms are building their talent pyramid, said Saravanan Balasundaram, CEO, HAN Digital Solution.As system integrators and IT Service providers sign more AI, data engineering and AI-enabled deals with existing and new clients, the bench capacity reduced by layoffs over the last few years can no longer absorb the demand, he said. At the same time, new AI roles in data engineering, AI testing, annotation and model operations are opening up at the base of the pyramid, where AI-ready graduates can be skilled and deployed at scale, while mid-level hiring in the four+ years band remains under cost and productivity pressure.The shift is changing expectations from new recruits. As AI tools take over parts of routine coding, testing and repetitive tasks, employers increasingly want graduates who can work with AI systems, validate their outputs and apply technology to business problems.The skillsets that companies are hiring for are definitely changing, said Sangeeta Gupta, senior VP, Nasscom. Its much more focused on AI capabilities there are new jobs that are also opening up with data centres coming up.The traditional model of bulk hiring, six months of training and deployment is also changing. The new kind of freshers companies need are AI-native, she said.This change is also visible in salaries. Freshers with AI-allied skills can command significantly higher pay, indicating that employers are increasingly paying for specialised skills rather than graduate headcount alone.Indias Tier-1 IT Services players 2027 fresher model offers Rs 1222 lakh for select specialised engineers in AI, data engineering, cybersecurity and enterprise tech as the premium shifts toward specialised technology capability, found the report.This would never happen in the past, said Gupta, citing Infosys plan to offer up to Rs 21 lakh for certain specialised tech roles. Entry-level salaries across ITeS meanwhile have largely stagnated at Rs 3-4 lakh for years.Recruitment geography is widening too. Bengaluru remains the leading fresher destination, accounting for an estimated 25% of onboarding, followed by Delhi-NCR at 17%, Hyderabad at 16%, Chennai at 15% and Mumbai and Pune at 10% each. Yet, Tier 2/3 corridors are outpacing metro growth, albeit on a smaller base, at 35% year-on-year.Coimbatore, Jaipur, Kochi, Indore, Ahmedabad, and Visakhapatnam are attracting freshers via local GCC centres and IT services players seeking lower-cost talent pools beyond major metros.
Farmers protest disrupts Mumbai-Bengaluru highway traffic
Farmers are protesting over sugarcane prices, ethanol rates and other demands, affecting traffic travelling from Kolhapur and other parts of Maharashtra towards Belagavi and Bengaluru
Farmers' Protest Hits Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway Traffic
Google Maps asked to mark stretch closed
K'taka sting Op row: FIR filed over videos targeting Siddaramaiah, two detained
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) The Central Crime Branch (CCB) Cyber Crime Police have registered an FIR and detained two persons based on a complaint by former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee Member Siddaramaiah, who alleged that fake and malicious videos targeting him were being circulated on social media to damage his reputation, police said on Wednesday. The development assumes significance amid the sting operation row, which has sent ripples through Karnataka politics. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has hinted at the possibility of the Chief Minister targeting Siddaramaiah due to political rivalry. Acting on the directions of Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, the police have intensified the investigation and detained two suspects for questioning at an undisclosed location. Siddaramaiah had personally submitted a complaint to the police commissioner, alleging that false information was being circulated as part of a political conspiracy aimed at tarnishing his image. He had also provided details of specific social media accounts allegedly involved in spreading the misleading content. Following the registration of the complaint, the CCB Cyber Crime Police began monitoring social media platforms and tracing the IP addresses of key accounts that circulated the videos to identify the owners of the devices used. The police have detained two persons suspected of being involved in the case and are questioning them to establish who was behind the alleged act and where the videos originated. Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said he had approached a Bengaluru civil and sessions court seeking an order restraining newspapers, television channels and social media platforms from publishing or broadcasting a sting-operation video circulating online that allegedly links his name to the controversy. In a statement, Siddaramaiah said he had noticed a campaign on various social media platforms over the past few days linking his name to the video. He described it as an apparent attempt to malign his reputation for political reasons. Claiming that he had no connection to the sting operation video, Siddaramaiah alleged that some miscreants were using it to spread defamatory information against him. He said he had approached the court as a precautionary measure, seeking to prevent the publication or broadcast of the video containing references to his name. My conscience knows that I am completely innocent in this matter, he said, expressing confidence that the people of Karnataka, who were familiar with his five-decade-long political career, would also understand the truth. Siddaramaiah said that in the era of modern technology, it had become easy to portray falsehoods as the truth. He clarified that he had approached the court as a precaution and that he had no other reason to fear, expressing confidence that the truth would ultimately prevail. Stating that he was a firm supporter of freedom of expression, Siddaramaiah said he had never obstructed the medias freedom of expression during his political career. However, he regretted that he had been compelled to seek a court injunction against publication and broadcast because some media organisations were allegedly misusing that freedom.
Karnataka SIR: HC halts investigation against Ravi Patil
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has ordered a temporary halt to the investigation against BJP leader Ravi Patil and two associates accused of attempting to remove 198 Muslim voters from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Belagavi. Justice Venkatesh Naik T issued the interim direction on Tuesday, noting that a 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 .
Two Detained In Siddaramaiah Defamation Probe
Bengaluru police have detained two individuals for questioning regarding an alleged defamatory social media post targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The detention follows Siddaramaiah's complaint and an injunction order against media outlets. Political figures have termed the incident a 'sting operation', with calls for a CBI probe.
