Garbage truck driver booked for running over stray puppy at Avalahalli in Bengaluru
The complainant alleges that the garbage vehicles driver, Chakku Miah, failed to honk or make any apparent attempt to alert the dog before running over the animal
Rakul Preet Singh opted for understated luxury at the international trailer launch of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend in Bengaluru, wearing a bronze-gold tissue saree paired with an ice-blue embroidered zardozi blouse. Styled by Ami Patel, the actor's outfit brought together traditional Indian craftsmanship and contemporary detailing. According to details confirmed by the homegrown luxury label Itrh to ETimes, the two-piece ensemble is priced at Rs 2.75 lakh. The event also saw Rakul speak about her role as Surpanakha in the upcoming film and praise her co-stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi. For the occasion, Rakul chose an ensemble that highlighted the interplay of colours, textures and intricate workmanship. The luminous bronze-gold tissue saree featured a finely embroidered border and a fluid drape, lending the traditional silhouette a refined finish. She paired it with an ice-blue blouse adorned with intricate zardozi embroidery. A mirror-detail jhallar added a contemporary element to the blouse, creating a contrast with the saree's warm metallic tones. The two pieces from Itrh together cost Rs 2.75 lakh, as confirmed by the brand to ETimes. Rakul accessorised the look with kadas and statement earrings from Jagdish Jewellers and Razwada Jewels, keeping the focus on the ensemble's craftsmanship and contrasting colours. Itrh, whose name is derived from the word ittar, meaning perfume, is a luxury Indian couture and occasion-wear label founded by Ridhi Bansal and Mohit Rai. The brand is known for its maximalist aesthetic and use of traditional crafts. At the trailer launch, Rakul also spoke about her connection with Bengaluru, recalling that her film journey began in the city. According to Bollywood Hungama, she said, So, Bangalore is a very special place for me. My first film happened in Bangalore. And at that point i didn't even know if I really wanted to act. So I've gotten so much love from this place. So it's really special to today stand here after all these years and be a part of 'Ramayana', she said. The actor also expressed her appreciation for director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra for bringing the epic to the screen. Highlighting the significance of the story, she said, I think for me it's just such a pleasure to be a part of a vision, a humongous vision that Nitesh sir and Namit sir have created. And I'm just so happy to be a part of it because Ramayana is so close to the hearts of each and every one of us. So all I can say is I really hope that all of you enjoy the film and give us all the love. There's a lot of hard work that's gone behind. Everyone's performed really well: Sai, Ranbir, Yash, brother Ravana Yash. So, I really hope you all love it and give it all the love. Yeah, thank you. Thank you so much. Rakul will portray Surpanakha, a significant character in the larger narrative of the Ramayana. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is the first instalment of a planned two-part cinematic adaptation. The film is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations. Also Read: Rakul Preet Singh becomes the face of Wacoal Indias Lingerie Collection; fronts Autumn/Winter 2026 Campaign
Rs 9.67 Crore Hydroponic Ganja Seized At Bengaluru Airport
Bengaluru Customs officials arrested two passengers at Kempegowda International Airport and seized hydroponic ganja worth a total of Rs 9.67 crore in two separate cases. The arrests were made under the NDPS Act, with both individuals arriving from Bangkok.
MAHE Corporate Cricket Championship 2026 Brings Industry and Academia Together at Bengaluru Campus
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 10: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, launched the MAHE Corporate Cricket Championship (CCC) 2026 at its Bengaluru Campus on Saturday. Bringing together teams from leading organisations across sectors, the 27-match T20 tournament places industry-academia engagement at its centre, giving corporate professionals and the university community a shared platform to build connections, exchange perspectives and explore opportunities for collaboration through sport.
Australian lawmaker critically injured after being deliberately hit by car
By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was in a critical condition on Monday after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, police and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. Victoria Police said a 43-year-old man had been arrested after the attack on independent MP Haines inWangaratta, around three hours' drive northeast of Melbourne. Haines, 65, was airlifted to hospital, Albanese said. All of our thoughts are with Helen, her family, her friends, her team, and her community at this extremely difficult time. We are praying for her full recovery, Albanese told a press conference. Victoria Police Acting Superintendent Ashley Mason told a press conference there was no further threat to the public. Albanese said it was too early to determine the motive for the attack, though a terrorism taskforce would be investigating the arrested suspect. We thank the swift assistance of bystanders and the dedicated health workers who assisted her, and police for their response, a statement by Haines' family posted on her Facebook page said. (Reporting by Alasdair Pal in Sydney and Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Kevin Liffey and Saad Sayeed) This article originally appeared on Reuters at https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/australia-pm-says-independent-mp-082202107.html
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K'taka govt prepares 3rd memorandum seeking Central aid amid 92 pc crop production loss
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) Karnataka is facing a severe drought situation, with an estimated 92 per cent loss in crop production, Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said on Monday, adding that the state government was preparing its third memorandum seeking financial assistance from the Centre. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said the drought had severely affected food production and fodder availability, while several parts of the state were also facing drinking water shortages. The situation is very serious. Although we have received some scattered rainfall recently, the impact of the drought in the state remains severe. There is an estimated 92 per cent loss in production, which has a consequential impact on fodder availability for livestock. People are struggling to get food, and livestock are not getting fodder, he said. He warned that the drinking water situation could worsen if existing sources dried up, noting that the government was already supplying water through tankers and private borewells in several places. If these sources themselves dry up, where will we get water from to supply through tankers? That is the situation we are facing. This is a very serious issue, he said. Parameshwara said the government would declare drought-affected areas in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Centre and assess the extent of losses before seeking financial assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) guidelines. The Centre should release the funds. At least then, we will be able to provide assistance to our farmers and others who are facing difficulties, he said. The state government is preparing its third memorandum, which is expected to be ready within a day or two. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Parameshwara will visit the Centre as part of a delegation to seek relief, with the details of the visit being finalised. He said the Centre had suggested sending an all-party delegation, but the Opposition had expressed unwillingness to participate. The government would discuss how to proceed in view of the Opposition's stand. Meanwhile, the state government has released funds to address drinking water shortages, with Deputy Commissioners and Chief Executive Officers overseeing relief measures in their respective jurisdictions. Parameshwara also said the state had not received funds from the Centre for works under VB-G RAM G and was bearing the expenditure from its own resources. The state government had already spent around Rs 1,200 crore to Rs 1,250 crore on drought-related measures, he added. Commenting on the political controversy involving Chief Minister Shivakumar and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy over allegations surrounding a sting operation, Parameshwara termed the developments unfortunate. This is certainly not a good development. Mistakes can happen in public life, and many such incidents may have occurred in the past. However, things had never reached this stage before, he said. He said public representatives should exercise caution while making statements, considering their positions and the impact of their remarks. The Union Minister must think about his own personality, position and stature, as well as the impact of his statements. The Chief Minister and those in positions of authority must also consider the situation. All of this is becoming unpleasant, Parameshwara said.
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Karnataka Dy CM urges Cong leaders to protect govt's image amid sting Op row
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) G. Parameshwara, Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, has urged Congress leaders to exercise restraint amid controversy over alleged sting operations, saying the party must focus on protecting the government's image and communicating the facts to the public. Speaking to reporters here on Monday, he said, The Chief Minister is there, and all of us are here. We have to think about how to protect the governments image and communicate the facts to the public. We must do that. He said it was better to remain silent rather than react to every statement. He said public exchanges of accusations would not help the government and stressed the need to handle the issue carefully. If each of us starts responding to every statement made by others, where will it end? That is why it is not advisable to discuss this issue extensively in public, he said. Responding to questions about the government's legal position on the controversy and former Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah's silence, Parameshwara said the government cannot react immediately to every statement. There is a legal process, and the Home Minister is taking the necessary steps within that framework. The Chief Minister has also spoken about it, he said. He added that the government would discuss the matter and decide on the appropriate course of action. Parameshwara also questioned reports suggesting that Siddaramaiah was dissatisfied with the government's handling of the issue. Has he expressed dissatisfaction? Who said that? Has he made any statement? Has Siddaramaiah said anywhere that he was dissatisfied or that the government did not handle the matter properly? he asked. Reacting to statements by BJP leader B.S. Yediyurappa and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy suggesting the investigation into the alleged sting operation could have political implications, including a possible change of government, Parameshwara said it was not appropriate to respond to every such claim. When asked about speculation on possible change in leadership and claims about the Congress high command's plans, he said the future could not be predicted. What kind of speculation are you making? Who is saying this? Has the high command said so? I do not know. How can I answer when you say you know something that I do not? he said. Let us wait and see. I cannot say who will come to power in 2028, and neither can anyone else. The people will decide, he added.
Union Minister Karandlaje demands SIT probe into sting operations in Karnataka
Digital Desk | Mysuru (Karnataka), Oct 19 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour & Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, on Monday alleged that the Karnataka government was resorting to blackmail to retain power and demanded an immediate Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged sting operations targeting political leaders. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, she alleged that blackmail was being used within the ruling party and the government to manage political affairs and secure positions of power. She claimed that sting operations were being conducted and CDs containing alleged compromising material were being used to threaten certain individuals. They are running the administration by blackmailing people within their own party and government. There is information that former Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah was forced to step down from the Chief Ministers post using these sting operations, she alleged. Karandlaje termed the alleged practice a black mark on the state, accusing those involved of resorting to unethical means to gain and retain power. She said the developments had attracted attention outside Karnataka, with people in other states questioning what was happening in the state. This will not bring honour to anyone. Such practices must come to an end, she said. The Union Minister demanded that the state government immediately order an SIT investigation into the alleged sting operations and ensure stringent punishment for those found responsible. I am requesting the Chief Minister in this regard. People are pointing fingers at you, she alleged, urging the state government to take immediate action. Karandlaje's remarks come amid the ongoing political controversy surrounding alleged sting operations and claims of the use of compromising material to influence political developments within the ruling party. Earlier in the day, she participated in a programme at the Mysuru Palace premises, where she arranged breakfast for the families of mahouts and kavadis accompanying the Dasara elephants. It can be noted that the sting operation row has created a stir in the state politics. Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday led a padyatra with hundreds of JD(S) workers to the office of Director General and Inspector General of Police M.A. Saleem in Bengaluru, demanding swift action and the arrest of those behind the ongoing sting operation controversy. BJP Karnataka President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra has urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara to take the sting operation case seriously, conduct a comprehensive investigation and take it to its logical conclusion. Meanwhile, Karnataka Police, investigating the sting operation controversy and the uploading of a video allegedly related to Siddaramaiah, have written to YouTube seeking technical details, including the IP address from which the video was uploaded and information about the person who uploaded it, officials said on last Saturday.
Presidium School, Nehru World School win Delhi leg of ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 tournament
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Presidium School Team A from Gurgaon and Nehru World School Team A from Ghaziabad emerged as the girls and boys champions, respectively, at the Delhi leg of the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 Tournament, which concluded at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The under-16 school basketball competition saw teams from across the region compete for honours and places in the national finals, scheduled for December 2026. The tournament is part of a nationwide initiative aimed at developing young basketball talent through competitive opportunities. In the boys category, Nehru World School Team A secured the title with Ansh Tomer, Jatin Sharma, Darshil Singh and Vansh Sharma forming the winning lineup. Meerut Public School Team A from Delhi finished runners-up, while The Maan School Team A, also from Delhi, claimed third place. Presidium School Team A dominated the girls competition to take the championship, with Anaya Dhankhar, Ava Dahiya, Ayana Gupta and Aahana Bisht comprising the victorious team. Shiv Nadar School Team A from Noida finished second, while Meerut Public School Team A secured third place. Anaya Dhankhar and Darshil Singh were recognised with the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards for their performances during the Delhi leg. The tournament also selected All-Star teams in both divisions, providing additional opportunities for young players to progress. The top two teams in each category, along with one All-Star team from each division, will advance to the national finals in December. The 2026 edition marks a shift to an under-16 age classification, with the programme operating under the theme Where Stars Are Born. The tournament is being conducted by the National Basketball Association (NBA) in association with ACG and the Basketball Federation of India (BFI). The national competition is scheduled to visit 10 Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Indore, Kochi, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Prayagraj and Ludhiana. The ACG Jr. NBA programme focuses on teaching basketball fundamentals and promoting the sports core values among young people. Last year, the initiative engaged more than 8,000 players across 2,000 boys and girls teams representing 900 schools, with over 2,700 games played across 10 cities. The programme forms part of the NBAs broader youth development efforts in India, which also include NBA Basketball School, a network of training programmes for boys and girls aged six to 18 across 13 cities, operated by India On Track.
Bengaluru: Chemical Tanker Overturns, Catches Fire On NICE Road
A major fire broke out near the Kanakapura toll plaza on NICE Road after a chemical-laden tanker overturned and caught fire on Sunday afternoon.
B'luru advocate shot dead at residence, police launch hunt for shooters
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) A Bengaluru-based advocate was shot dead at point-blank range at his residence by two unidentified assailants, suspected to be his tenants, within the limits of the Whitefield police station. The police suspect that the murder could be linked to a property dispute and personal enmity, and are investigating the possibility of a contract killing, police said on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Manjunath, who lived in Pattanduru Agrahara in Whitefield, a prominent technology hub in Bengaluru. According to the police, the incident took place at around 11.30 p.m. on Sunday when Manjunath was counting money at his residence. Preliminary investigations revealed that two youths arrived at his house and called him out, purportedly to discuss an issue. When Manjunath opened the door and stepped out to speak to them, one of the assailants allegedly shot him in the forehead at point-blank range. The accused subsequently fled the scene. Manjunath collapsed on the doorstep and died due to severe bleeding. The jurisdictional Whitefield police rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident and initiated an investigation. According to preliminary police findings, the assailants are suspected to be from Bihar and allegedly arrived at the scene on bikes before carrying out the crime. The police are trying to establish their identities and trace their movements before and after the shooting. Investigators suspect that a quarrel between Manjunath and his tenants over rent on Sunday night could have triggered the murder. The police are examining whether the dispute escalated into a planned attack or whether the killing was orchestrated by someone with an interest in his properties. Manjunath reportedly owned several acres of land in Whitefield and had constructed more than 100 sheds on his properties, which he had rented out to tenants. Investigators believe that the extensive property holdings and disputes involving the rented premises could be relevant to the case. The police suspect the involvement of contract killers, and are investigating whether someone hired the assailants to eliminate Manjunath with the intention of gaining control over or benefiting from his property. However, the motive behind the murder is yet to be conclusively established. Four special teams have been formed to track down the accused and investigate the possible involvement of others in the crime. The police are gathering evidence and questioning people who may have information about the dispute and the movements of the suspects. Further investigation is under way.
Rent dispute turns fatal in Bengaluru, lawyer shot dead by tenants
A 42-year-old lawyer was allegedly shot dead by two of his tenants following a dispute over pending rent in Bengaluru's Whitefield area late at night. The accused, who reportedly worked as delivery agents for Swiggy, fled the scene after the shooting and are currently being searched for by the police.
Bengaluru Advocate shot dead by tenants over rent dispute
Bengaluru: A 42-year-old advocate was shot dead allegedly by two of his tenants following a dispute over non-payment of rent at his residence here, police said on Monday, October 19. The deceased is identified as Manjunath, a resident of Pattandur Agrahara. The incident occurred around midnight on Sunday, they said, adding that the two accused 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's Namma Metro Pink, Blue lines may open by May 2027, trial runs likely in Oct-Nov: Report
Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) Managing Director PC Jaffer confirmed to the outlet that the corporation aims to run trains on Pink Lines underground section up to Shivajinagar by the end of October or in November.
A 42-year-old advocate, Manjunath, was shot dead in Bengaluru by two of his tenants following an argument over non-payment of rent. The incident occurred on Sunday night, and police are investigating, with efforts underway to apprehend the suspects who fled the scene.
Putin reportedly proposes summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine peace deal
Oct 18 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a summit next month with US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the four-year-old Ukraine conflict that would favour Moscow, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the discussions. The proposed summit comes amid warming ties between Trump and Putin especially after the US President announced a deal to buy Russian diesel and signed an order on Friday waiving key sanctions on Moscow. Citing a former Russian intelligence officer briefed on the matter, the paper said that Putin's suggestion came in an October 9 telephone call with Trump that also yielded the diesel deal between the two countries. The White House did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment, while the Kremlin could not be immediately reached outside regular business hours. The Russian and Chinese embassies in Washington did not immediately reply to requests for comment. The Kremlin has suggested holding the trilateral dialogue on the sidelines of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, the WSJ report said, citingpeople familiar with the discussions. That summit is set to take place on November 18 to 19 in Shenzhen. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed to the Journal that discussions were taking place over a potential meeting. There is no clear understanding yet regarding the meeting itself or its potential agenda, although all three parties acknowledge the hypothetical possibility of such a meeting taking place, he told the Wall Street Journal. A senior US official told the Journal that Trump had not agreed to such a summit, but he could be receptive to the idea. Trump's diesel deal with Putin and the executive order waiving sanctions on Moscow have drawn criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who has warned it would embolden Putin and prolong the war. (Reporting by Abu Sultan and Akanksha Khushi in Bengaluru; Editing by Clarence Fernandez and Christian Schmollinger) This article originally appeared on Reuters at https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/putin-proposes-summit-trump-xi-025442579.html
Sex CDs, honeytraps and power: Why Karnataka politics keeps getting caught on camera
American media analytics firm Nielsen is positioning India as its primary global innovation engine, with over 5,000 employees in the countryroughly half its worldwide workforceand Bengaluru established as its largest hub.
Night attendance must for govt docs; other depts to follow suit
Govt to acquire 369 acres near Foxconn facility in North Bluru; farmers protest
Bengaluru: Two minors detained for murdering 13-year-old boy
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Bengalurus Kempegowda Metro station hosts immersive heritage art display
Foreign object on runway delays plane landing
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Ashoka demands pension clearance
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Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has introduced technology-driven on-board services in five superfast trains to improve cleanliness, hygiene and passenger comfort. The initiative covers the KamakhyaSMVT Bengaluru Express, GuwahatiKolkata Garib Rath Express, DibrugarhMumbai LTT Express and two Vande Bharat Express services. The upgrades include improved coach cleaning, washroom maintenance, digital monitoring, AI-based cleaning assessments and a two-hour target for resolving passenger complaints.
Bantwal toddler chants her way into India Book of Records
Signaltron, Signalchip join Indonesia's BRIN to develop telecom solutions
Domestic telecom gear maker Signaltron and fabless semiconductor firm Signalchip have signed a pact with Indonesia's sovereign research body PRT BRIN to develop advanced telecom technologies, including pilot deployment of 4G, 5G and 6G in the future to suit the requirements of the archipelagic nation. Bengaluru-based Signaltron has developed advanced communication technologies ranging from small cells for local area deployment to micro- and macro-level base stations like 4G and 5G using chips developed by domestic firm Signalchip. Research Centre for Telecommunication, BRIN, Indonesia, Signaltron Systems Private Limited (India) and Signalchip Innovations Private Limited (India) have signed a Letter of Intent for Collaboration and Co-development in the field of Electronics, Telecommunications, Networking and Drone Technologies, Signaltron Founder Himanshu Khasnis told PTI. Research Centre for Telecommunication (PRT) under Research Organization of Electronics and Informatics, the ..
Chemical tanker catches fire, triggers long traffic jams on NICE Road in Bengaluru
7 years on, Bengaluru cops nab life convict who vanished on parole
Pleasant Sunday after three days of rain in Bengaluru, but slushy roads remain a concern
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Karnataka govt brings RTI filing under Sakala services
15-point reform structure initiated through Karnatakas Praja Seva department
Aisa accuses Priyank of false promises on protests in Bengaluru
Karnataka Governor Celebrates Navratri with Underprivileged Girls in Bengaluru
Karnatakas Governor Sudha Yadav celebrated Navratri by honoring underprivileged girls, distributing school supplies, and promoting education. Karnataka Governor Celebrates Navratri with Underprivileged Girls in Bengaluru
Girl loses arm, brother suffers injuries after electrocution in Bengaluru
MBA student smuggled MDMA on train to Vijayawada or 50,000 commision, say police
The accused, who was caught with MDMA worth 11 lakh at Vijayawada railway station on October 14, procured the contraband from a Nigerian national in Bengaluru, say police
Bengaluru metro commuters raise questions over unused balance in smart cards as NCMC adoption grows
Diesel Tanker Catches Fire On Bengaluru Highway
The incident took place on NICE Road near Kanakapura Toll in Karnataka's capital city.
CISF plans sector-specific functional reorganisation from Nov 1
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will reorganise its administrative and operational control structure from November 1 to enable sector-specific supervision, efficiency and coordination, an official said on Sunday. The functional reorganisation, approved by the Union Home Ministry, assumes significance as the CISF's mandate is expanding beyond conventional industrial security to encompass new and specialised security responsibilities, an official statement said. Under the reorganisation, the National Capital Region Sector has been reorganised into the Government Building Museums and Monuments and Mass Rapid Transit System (GBMM & MRTS) Sector in New Delhi. The North Sector (New Delhi) and North Eastern Sector-II (Kolkata) have been restructured as the Power-I and Power-II Sectors, respectively, the statement said. The Eastern Sector (Ranchi) has been transitioned into the Coal Sector, while the Central Sector (Bhilai) is now the dedicated Steel Sector, it added. The North Eastern Sector (Guwahati) has been transformed into the Petroleum and Natural Gas Sector, it said. To fortify India's maritime trade infrastructure, the Western Sector (Mumbai) and South Sector (Chennai) have been respectively transformed into the West Coast Port Sector and the East Coast Port Sector, it added. The existing Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and the Department of Space (DoS) Sector in Bengaluru, and Airport Sector-I in New Delhi, and Airport Sector-II in Bengaluru, will continue under their respective functional arrangements, the statement said. The CISF has been designated as a Recognised Security Organisation (RSO) for port facilities under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. The functional realignment of port-sector supervision is expected to support the development of specialised port-security expertise and coordination with port authorities and other stakeholders, the statement added. Under the earlier arrangement, administrative and operational supervision was largely organised on the basis of territorial jurisdiction. Over the past 25 years, the CISF adopted a functional approach in selected sectors, including aviation and strategic establishments under the Department of Atomic Energy and the Department of Space. The experience gained from this approach highlighted the advantages of specialised supervision, focused training, sector-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), better utilisation of specialised personnel and closer coordination with the concerned organisations, the statement said. Building on this experience, the CISF has reviewed the supervisory structure of the remaining territorial sectors and undertaken their functional realignment after detailed deliberations with supervisory formations, branches at Force Headquarters and senior officers, followed by approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the statement added.
'Simran Kaur 1970': Filmmaker Keshavi Jaharia revisits Britain
Women arrived in Britain hoping to marry and begin a new life. Some were instead subjected to intimate virginity examinations at Heathrow Airport, with their bodies scrutinised by officials seeking to establish whether their stated reasons for entering the country were genuine. Decades later, many people remain unaware that the practice took place. For filmmaker Keshavi Jaharia, that lack of awareness was one of the reasons the story needed to be told. Her short film Simran Kaur 1970 revisits the disturbing history of virginity examinations imposed on women arriving from the Indian subcontinent, particularly India and Pakistan, to marry in Britain. While interacting with Eastern Eye , she mentioned, I discovered it much later and when I actually, I came across these articles and later on I found some small documentaries on YouTube, I was shocked. I was like, I mean, I couldn't believe this was actually happening and the state was involved, you know, but and it's just it's still a shock, Jaharia said in an interview. The discovery prompted her to make a film about a chapter of British immigration history that she felt had received too little attention. Rather than presenting the story as an attack on one institution, she wanted audiences to consider the consequences of policies for the people forced to live through them. - YouTube youtu.be I just wanted to, you know, bring it out, but not in a way where you point your finger on a certain institution for all the wrongdoings, but it is more as a part of like history which has to be told. And also to remind people that certain policies are, you know, what or the effects what certain policies can have on real humans, she said. The subject is uncomfortable because it challenges the familiar image of immigration checks as routine administrative procedures. In this case, womens intimate lives became the subject of official scrutiny, with examinations used to question whether they were telling the truth about travelling to Britain to marry. For Jaharia, the central issue was not simply that the practice happened, but that so few people knew about it. A history many people never heard about A still from the film showing nurse interacting with Simran Kaur for the virginity test. Google Drive Jaharia, who was born and raised in Amsterdam, said she came across the history through articles and later watched short documentaries on YouTube. She had not encountered it through family or community conversations. Her reaction was one of disbelief. The involvement of the state made the practice particularly difficult for her to comprehend, and she began to question why a story with such serious consequences for women had not been more widely discussed. The examinations were intended to establish whether women arriving on fianc visas were genuinely travelling to marry. In her research, Jaharia found accounts of women from the Indian subcontinent being subjected to examinations that placed their sexual histories under official scrutiny. It's just scary to know that a policy of the state can, well, they think that they have the right to examine or do virginity testings on, she said. The practice was deeply dehumanising, she added. Women were not simply being asked to provide documents or explain their plans. They were placed in a position where an institution could subject them to an invasive examination as part of deciding whether their account was credible. Very, very dehumanizing for these women, Jaharia said. The consequences did not necessarily end when the women left the examination room. Shame and fear could make it difficult for them to discuss what had happened, even with those closest to them. Back in the day, it was, I think many women, they haven't raised their voices because they were ashamed. They were, they didn't know how to bring this, you know, to their family or to their, New husbands, so they just kept quiet, she said. Some women disclosed their experiences to their children years later, Jaharia explained, including after their husbands had died. For those families, the truth emerged long after the events themselves. The delayed disclosures reveal another consequence of the practice: the women had to carry experiences they may have felt unable to share. Their silence should not be mistaken for an absence of harm. Why Jaharia chose to make the film Keshavi Jaharia as Simran Kaur Google Drive Simran Kaur 1970 approaches the history through a dramatised story rather than attempting to represent every woman's experience. Its focus is on the individual caught within an official process, and on the gap between the way a procedure may be understood by an institution and the way it is experienced by the person subjected to it. Jaharia said portraying the women's experiences was challenging because trauma is not uniform. Each person responds differently, and a filmmaker must make choices about how to convey those emotions on screen without reducing them to a single reaction. Because it happened to a lot of women and later on it was determined that the numbers were much higher than actually described in the first articles. Everyone has their own experience and the way it has been carried out or how people deal with it is everyone like has their own way of dealing with certain traumatic experiences, she said. That was an important consideration in shaping the film. The aim was to make audiences understand the emotional weight of the experience without turning the women's suffering into spectacle. Jaharia's interest in socially relevant subjects also informed the project. She said she was drawn to stories about issues such as cybercrime and domestic violence because they could make a difference, rather than simply offering entertainment. Most of the stories I tell and I like to speak about are stories which can actually change something. Like, you know, stories about cyber crime or domestic violence or... Cancer. I like this kind of topics because it makes it can make a difference. Instead of just, you know, making a Romeo and Juliet film. Yeah, she said. She was also surprised by how little information she found about the examinations and that no film had brought the subject to wider attention in the way she hoped hers would. I never thought about that. It's just, you know, I found something and I just, I just thought that it should come out. And I was surprised that, you know, no one actually made a film about this or, or there was like so less information about this on the internet and people didn't really know about this, she said. She hopes the film can help women who experienced the examinations feel that their experiences have been acknowledged. I think maybe because of this film, it can open certain doors and also allow to have, for these women to have some closure. And if not, and if not, just to have that acknowledgement there, you know, for them. Yes, she added. British audiences were surprised, too A still of the film portraying the alleged virginity test Google Drive Although the events took place in Britain, Jaharia found that many people there were unfamiliar with the history. When she discussed the film with people in the UK, some searched online for information and were surprised by what they discovered. They just they Google it and then they find, you know, articles and stuff, and then they say, Wow! I didn't know that, you know, she recalled. That response reinforced her belief that the story needed a wider audience. The lack of awareness was not limited to people outside Britain or to younger generations. Some people living in the country where the examinations took place had never heard about them. The film also offers an opportunity for younger British South Asians to explore a difficult part of migration history that may never have been discussed within their own families. For some, the story may connect with accounts of parents or grandparents who moved to Britain to marry and build new lives. For audiences in the United States, the film provides a perspective on the experiences of South Asian women navigating immigration systems and the power authorities can exercise over those seeking entry. The historical circumstances are specific to Britain, but the questions about dignity, consent and institutional power have a wider relevance. Taking Simran Kaur 1970 to international audiences BTS of 'Simran Kaur 1970' Google Drive The film's festival journey has given Jaharia an opportunity to bring the story to audiences beyond the communities most directly connected to it. The short drama was selected for the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival and the Tasveer International Film Festival, according to the film's promotional material. At the time of the interview on 5 October, the team was preparing for a screening in Seattle on Sunday (18). Jaharia described the upcoming event as an important milestone and welcomed the opportunity to have the film shown at festivals. Jaharia hopes the film will encourage people to look beyond the screen and learn about the history that inspired it. She does not expect a short drama to resolve every question surrounding the examinations but wants it to prompt audiences to consider the human consequences of government policies. I think cinema, so the cinema reminds us that certain policies of the state and institutions, they can ultimately have a big effect on a human, on us. Um, it's just that what I want Simran Core to deliver, she said. That is the central concern of Simran Kaur 1970 : what happens when an institution's procedures become more important than the dignity of the people subjected to them? The virginity examinations belong to a particular period of British immigration history, but the women who experienced them should not be reduced to a forgotten footnote. Some stayed silent for years because they did not know how to explain what had happened. Others eventually told their children, allowing their experiences to be heard within their families. Jaharia's film seeks to bring those experiences into public conversation. By revisiting a practice that many viewers may never have encountered in their history books, Simran Kaur 1970 asks audiences to recognise the people behind the policies and to consider why their stories took so long to be heard.
Karnataka extends ration card deadline, KYC via Anna Seva app
Bengaluru: Karnataka ration cardholders can now complete their pending e-KYC verification by November 10, following another extension of the deadline by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs. The previous deadline was October 20. The extension comes amid a large backlog in the verification process. The department has instructed 1,15,87,298 beneficiaries who completed 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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West Indies: India captain Shreyas Iyer was handed the team's Impact Player of the Series medal after the five-match T20I series against the West Indies ended in a 2-2 draw following Saturday's washout at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The presentation was captured in a dressing-room video released by the BCCI on Sunday, in which India's training assistant Nuwan Seneviratne handed the medal to Iyer. Tonight the impact medal goes to someone who scored his first T20I hundred and only a few players in India have scored hundreds in all three formats and he's leading in the front and even in the field and the award goes to Shreyas Iyer, Seneviratne said in the video posted on bcci.tv on Sunday. On its social media accounts, the BCCI captioned the clip as, Rain, runs, and some dressing room BTS. Summing up the series decider, ft. the Impact Player of the Series medal presentation. Iyer enjoyed a productive series with the bat, finishing as the third-highest run-getter with 181 runs from five innings at an average of 45.25 and a strike rate of 205.68. His maiden T20I century during the series opener in Lucknow made him only the seventh Indian men's cricketer to score hundreds in all three international formats. India won the first and third games, but the West Indies hit back in the second and fourth games to draw the series, before rain forced the decider to be called off, leading to the two sides sharing the trophy. Iyer enjoyed a productive series with the bat, finishing as the third-highest run-getter with 181 runs from five innings at an average of 45.25 and a strike rate of 205.68. His maiden T20I century during the series opener in Lucknow made him only the seventh Indian men's cricketer to score hundreds in all three international formats. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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India Sometimes Get Carried Away With Trying To Find Hardik's Replacement: Gavaskar
The West Indies: India legend Sunil Gavaskar, while discussing key takeaways from the T20I series against the West Indies, stated that Team India sometimes get a little bit carried away with trying to find a replacement for Hardik Pandya. The West Indies' wait for a first bilateral series win in India since 2002 continues, as the final T20I between India and the tourists was called off after 46 balls of the India innings due to rain. Gavaskar suggested that India need to play with at least four full-time bowlers, with the fifth and sixth being the all-rounders. The T20I series against the West Indies was an opportunity for India to test their bench strength. Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav made their case with the ball, but Naman Dhir emerged as the tour's most interesting find. In Bengaluru, a six-ball cameo offered a glimpse of his batting potential. Until then, it had been Dhir's off-spin that had made the stronger impression. We didn't get to see the bowling. It would have been interesting to see how the Indians bowled in this nine-over game. The takeaway from the series is that, in their bowling, they have to play with at least four regular bowlers. A fifth bowler and a sixth can be your all-rounders, somebody who can bat as well, Gavaskar said on JioStar. Somebody like Naman Dhir, who's more of a batter but who can come in and bowl two or three overs. Axar Patel, who can bowl his four overs. We sometimes get a little bit carried away with trying to find a replacement for Hardik Pandya. Hardik Pandya is irreplaceable. If you can't find somebody of his calibre, then go with somebody who will do a slightly different job, he added. In a rain-marred 9-over-a-side game in Bengaluru, Naman Dhir hit three sixes in his six balls, helping India to 118/5 at the 7.4-over mark, before rain stopped play. Somebody like Naman Dhir, who's more of a batter but who can come in and bowl two or three overs. Axar Patel, who can bowl his four overs. We sometimes get a little bit carried away with trying to find a replacement for Hardik Pandya. Hardik Pandya is irreplaceable. If you can't find somebody of his calibre, then go with somebody who will do a slightly different job, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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'Both Teams Played Best Cricket, 2-2 Result Fitting': Nayar
The West Indies: Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said that a shared trophy between India and the West Indies was a fitting conclusion to a fiercely contested series, arguing that reducing the contest to a shortened, nine-over shootout would have been an unfair way to determine the winner. The two sides finished their five-match T20I series level at 2-2 after persistent rain brought the Bengaluru decider to an early end on Saturday, with only 7.4 overs of play possible. Just looking at how this series has panned out, I feel it deserves to be 2-2 in a lot of ways because both teams played really good cricket. It would have been really unfortunate for the series to come down to a nine-over game to decide which team actually takes that cup away, Nayar told JioStar. With both sides having registered two victories apiece before the final match, the series had reached a stage where the last encounter was set to decide the destination of the trophy. However, the weather in Bengaluru denied either team the opportunity to settle the contest on the field, leaving Nayar to reflect on the performances across the preceding matches rather than the abandoned finale. It is fair to say that both teams have played the best cricket they could, and to end this series 2-2 is a statement of how well both teams have played and how tough a series it has been for Team India at home. The West Indies should be proud because when they came in, it felt like India would easily beat them. While India would have fancied their chances with seven overs, I think it was a perfect end to a good series, he added. However, the weather in Bengaluru denied either team the opportunity to settle the contest on the field, leaving Nayar to reflect on the performances across the preceding matches rather than the abandoned finale. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Springer Earns Maiden WI Test Call-up As Paul Withdraws With Personal Reasons
The West Indies: The West Indies have called up Shamar Springer into their Test squad for the upcoming series in Bangladesh, handing the seam-bowling allrounder his maiden Test call-up after Keemo Paul returned home for familial reasons. Springers inclusion of the squad for the two-match series added another option to the West Indies pace-bowling attack and lower-order batting. Shamar Springer has earned a maiden call-up to the West Indies Test team for the tour of Bangladesh. Springer replaces Keemo Paul, who will return home for personal & family reasons, Cricket West Indies said in a statement. CWI also said, Ojay Shields & Nial Smith were also among those considered but were ruled out of contention due to injuries. The 28-year-old all-rounder has represented the Windies side in three ODIs and 12 T20Is but has yet to feature in Test cricket. His first-class record, however, offers a glimpse of his all-round capabilities. Across 23 matches, Springer has accumulated 1,043 runs at an average of 32.59 and claimed 58 wickets at 27.87. He also produced impressive returns with the bat during the 2026 West Indies Championship, scoring 251 runs in four matches for Barbados at an average of 50.20. His bowling returns were comparatively modest, with seven wickets coming across eight innings at 42.00. Both Paul and Springer were part of the West Indies recent white-ball tour of India. The visitors lost the three-match ODI series 2-1 before drawing the five-match T20I contest 2-2, with the final T20I in Bengaluru abandoned due to rain on Saturday. The West Indies will begin their Test series against Bangladesh with a three-day warm-up fixture in Dhaka from October 22 to 24. The opening Test is scheduled at Mirpur from October 28 to November 1, followed by the second match in Sylhet from November 5 to 9. Both Paul and Springer were part of the West Indies recent white-ball tour of India. The visitors lost the three-match ODI series 2-1 before drawing the five-match T20I contest 2-2, with the final T20I in Bengaluru abandoned due to rain on Saturday. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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5th T20I: Could Have Been Different Had We Bowled Better, Says Iyer After India Share Series With WI
Shreyas Iyer: India captain Shreyas Iyer on Saturday conceded that the scoreline of the T20I series against the West Indies could have been different if his bowlers had bowled better in two games. The series ended in a 2-2 scoreline after the decider here was washed out due to rain at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Rain forced the fifth and final match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to be called off with India on 118/5 in 7.4 overs in a 9-overs-a-side contest. It could have been different considering we would have bowled better in the second and fourth game. Credit where it is due, they batted well. The way Hope batted throughout the series. The ability to bounce back even after a loss. We have that aggressive mindset the way we play, said Iyer at the conclusion of the series. On teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has had to wait for his chance with India's opening slots locked down, Iyer said the youngster needed to stay patient and stick to his processes. I just keep telling him you will get the opportunity; if you are consistent about your processes, you have to wait sometimes. We have got two fantastic openers; that's the conversations we have been having with Vaibhav. With India heading straight to New Zealand for a T20I series beginning on Thursday, Iyer brushed aside concerns over the packed schedule. It is just like another day, even constantly travelling in India. We have been doing that pretty well. The washout denied the West Indies a chance to get their first series win in India since 2002, after they had lost the ODI series 2-1. Hope, who was named Player of the Series after hammering two centuries in four games, said his side had come agonisingly close to achieving a series win. Not enough at this point. We were very close. Something that we haven't done in 20+ years. We are certainly progressing. The success does not mean a series win. I can (see) quite a few positives. The washout denied the West Indies a chance to get their first series win in India since 2002, after they had lost the ODI series 2-1. Hope, who was named Player of the Series after hammering two centuries in four games, said his side had come agonisingly close to achieving a series win. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
