Bengaluru toddler slips into coma after ear injury treatment
Bengaluru: A 14-month-old boy has reportedly been in a coma for the past three months after being taken to Cloudnine Hospital in Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, for treatment of a minor ear injury. His parents have accused the hospital of medical negligence, alleging that an overdose of anaesthesia left the child in a critical condition. The child, 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 .
Ayana Woods is set to debut as Bengaluru's pioneering community focused on longevity and wellness. Nestled in Sarjapura over 75 acres, it boasts modern villas inspired by Bali. The centerpiece is an expansive 8-acre resort-style clubhouse featuring more than 100 amenities dedicated to recreation and wellness. Crafted by Maa Acorn, the design promotes a lifestyle filled with movement, relaxation, and social connectivity, ultimately improving residents' quality of life.
Government plans balanced urban growth beyond Bengaluru, as demography shifts
The proportion of Karnatakas population living in urban areas is expected to increase from the present 46% to 70% by 2047
Major Drug Bust: DRI Seizes Amphetamine, Arrests Two In Nagpur
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled an interstate drug trafficking network, seizing 3.01 kg of amphetamine valued at Rs 2.4 crore. Two bus passengers were arrested in Nagpur district after DRI officials intercepted a Bengaluru-bound bus from Delhi.
Bengaluru recorded 11.5% annual growth in prime office rents in Q3 2026, matching Tokyo, while Mumbai saw a 33% jump in leasing transactions, with year-to-date volumes already exceeding its full-year 2025 total, according to Knight Frank.
Bengaluru techie to launch job referral app that prioritises Kannada-speaking candidates
The Kannada Referral app and website aims to connect job seekers with employment opportunities in both IT and non-IT sectors across the city.
Bengaluru matches Tokyo with 11.5% office rent growth in Q3: Knight Frank
Bengaluru matched Tokyo with 11.5 per cent annual growth in prime office rents in Q3 2026, while Delhi-NCR and Mumbai recorded gains of 5.4 per cent and 4 per cent
BengaluruKarwar Vande Bharat Express to be launched by November third week
Police conduct raid at Bengaluru central prison
Bengaluru's Central Tiffin Room has faced backlash after a customer found a cockroach in their masala dosa. The incident was shared online, prompting discussions about food safety and restaurant hygiene. In response, the restaurant issued an apology and vowed to inspect its kitchen thoroughly. Other customers also shared similar experiences, reporting issues with their food quality. Despite some defending the establishment, the incident has raised serious concerns among patrons.
IISc Junior Security Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 30 Posts, Last Date Extended
IISc Junior Security Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification released for 30 contractual posts in Bengaluru. Last date extended to November 15, 2026. Apply online.
Bengaluru Citizens Revive Neglected Park, Only To Find BJP MLA Steal Credit
The next morning after citizens themselves cleaned the Park, plastic flex boards with photos of BJP MLA CN Ashwathnarayan appeared in front the gate
From Yash to Shah Rukh Khan: Superstars who proudly credit their wives for their success
Behind some of India's biggest superstars are women who have played an equally important role in shaping their journeys. From Yash proudly calling himself 'Radhikapati' to Shah Rukh Khan acknowledging Gauri Khan's influence on his life and career, these stars are setting an example by openly recognising the women who stand beside them. Success in the entertainment and sporting industries often comes with fame, recognition and an identity of one's own. However, some of India's biggest male superstars have repeatedly shown that they are equally proud of the women who have been part of their journeys. Whether it is acknowledging their wives' contribution to their personal growth, celebrating their professional achievements or crediting them for being their biggest source of strength, these men have made it clear that their success is not always a journey they have undertaken alone. What makes these gestures particularly special is that these are men who command massive fan followings and have built successful careers in their respective fields, yet have never shied away from giving their wives their due credit. Yash and Radhika Pandit Yash gave audiences one of the most heartwarming moments at the Bengaluru international trailer launch of Ramayana: Part One on October 17, 2026, when he proudly referred to himself as 'Radhikapati', acknowledging his wife Radhika Pandit. While speaking about the different characters he has portrayed, including Ravana, Rocky and Raja Huli, Yash pointed towards Radhika, who was present at the event, and said, And our Sita is right here, Radhika! He then made a playful observation about how surnames are traditionally passed on to women after marriage, drawing a comparison with the term 'Sitapati'. He said, Nowadays we put our surnames on women, but in that era it was the reverseSitapati! Isn't it? Just like that, I am Radhikapati! The statement was an important acknowledgement of Radhika's role in giving him the confidence to explore different characters and take creative risks. For a superstar who has built a massive following through his work, proudly calling himself his wife's husband was a moment that resonated beyond the event. Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan One of the most prominent examples is Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who has never hesitated to acknowledge the women who have contributed to his success, especially his wife Gauri Khan. During a conversation with journalist Prabhu Chawla on Aaj Tak's Seedhi Baat, Shah Rukh was asked whether there was a woman behind his success. The interview, originally published in India Today's February 13, 2006 issue, saw the superstar respond, It is only women who are behind my success. My mother, sister, wife and, lastly, all my heroines. I am a very simple actor and these women helped me in my success. In the same conversation, when asked about Gauri's role in his life, he acknowledged her contribution to keeping their children grounded despite their privileged upbringing. He said, Gauri treats her children just like a middle-class mother. I want to bring up my children with style. But she keeps their feet firmly on the ground. His words reflect an understanding that success is not limited to what happens professionally, but also depends on the people who help maintain balance behind the scenes. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone Ranveer Singh has consistently been vocal about his admiration for his wife Deepika Padukone and has never missed an opportunity to celebrate her achievements. In fact, he has often credited her for bringing positivity, balance and a new perspective into his life. One of his most endearing expressions of love has been calling Deepika the 'Ghar Ki Lakshmi'. At the Mumbai song launch of Firecracker song from his film Jayeshbhai Jordaar on April 25, 2022, Ranveer spoke about how lucky he felt to have Deepika in his life. He said, Lucky toh main hoon, kyunki mere ghar mein Lakshmi hai. Jab se meri life mein aayi hai, jo patri pakadi hai maine. 2012 so it's 10 years of me and my baby. The actor has also openly celebrated Deepika's achievements. When she launched her personal website in April 2021, Ranveer penned a heartfelt testimonial for her, calling himself he proudest husband in the world. Praising her as one of the finest actors in the world, he wrote, She inspires me to be the best man I can possibly be. She makes my life worth living. She is truly the light of my life. In another interview, Ranveer spoke about how Deepika helped him strike a balance between his personal and professional life, something he admits he struggled with earlier. He acknowledged that her presence helped him appreciate life beyond his work and become more mindful of how he spent his time. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has often spoken about how his wife Anushka Sharma has influenced him, not just as a person but also in his approach towards his professional responsibilities. During a conversation with teammate Mayank Agarwal for the BCCI's Open Nets with Mayank, released on July 28, 2020, Virat spoke about how Anushka helped him see different perspectives and change his outlook towards life. He said, I give her full credit for making me see different sides of things altogether and I am so grateful that she is my life partner. Because you learn from each other. Speaking about how she helped him understand the larger picture of his responsibilities as a cricketer and as someone who influences millions of people, he added, She made me realise a lot of things that are to do with the larger picture. My responsibility as a player, with who I am today and what that brings along with it. Setting an example for people in the right manner, the realisation of all these things has come from being with Anushka. I will always give her full credit for that. He further described finding a life partner like Anushka as an absolute blessing and acknowledged that being with her had changed him for the better. While each of these superstars has a different story, what connects them is their willingness to publicly acknowledge the women who have stood beside them. In an industry where individual achievements and personal accolades often take centre stage, recognising a partner's contribution sends a powerful message. These gestures also challenge the conventional notion that a successful man must always be the centre of his own story. By appreciating their wives, celebrating their accomplishments and acknowledging their influence, these stars are setting a positive example of partnership, mutual respect and equality. Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan to recreate Chammak Challo-style energy for King song: Report
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 30: When a child develops a high fever in the middle of the night, has difficulty breathing or experiences a sudden seizure, parents are often faced with a critical question: Is this serious, and where should I go for help? In such moments, uncertainty can delay medical attention when every minute matters.
Bengaluru blue line news: Tamil Nadu's ongoing ban on the transport of construction materials has significantly impacted the Namma Metro Blue Line project. Contractors have reported severe difficulties in sourcing essential materials, leading to delayed construction timelines. The current situation has caused prices for aggregates to rise dramatically, creating financial strain on executing projects. Approximately 600 to 700 truck owners face economic challenges due to these restrictions.
Managed farm estates emerge as Bengalurus new weekend getaway
Urban professionals are turning to farmland for a nature-led lifestyle, hands-on farming and long-term asset creation
A helicopter carrying six people, including the pilot and five passengers, has reportedly crashed near Chai village in Joshimath, Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, on Friday afternoon. The aircraft was travelling from Badrinath to Dehradun when authorities lost contact with it.
Bengaluru leads India's office rental growth at 11.5 pc in Q3, equal to Tokyo: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) India's commercial real estate growth remains intact with Bengaluru recording 11.5 per cent year-on-year growth in prime office rents in Q3 2026, matching Tokyo among the region's strongest-performing markets, according to a report released on Friday. As per the analysis of Knight Frank, Mumbai and Delhi-NCR recorded year-on-year (YoY) rental growth of 4 per cent and 5.4 per cent, respectively. Across Asia-Pacific, prime office rents increased 1 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), it said. Of the 24 markets tracked, 16 recorded stable or rising rents. However, Hong Kong SAR posted the strongest year-on-year growth at 17.1 per cent, while Bengaluru recorded a 2.8 per cent QoQ increase. Meanwhile, among Indian cities, Delhi-NCR ranked seventh overall at $73.11 per sq ft per annum, followed by Mumbai at $68.39 and Bengaluru at $37.16. Office leasing across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi-NCR totalled 7.6 million sq ft in Q3 2026, down 13.6 per cent YoY. However, prime rents remained resilient and rose by an average of 7.5 per cent annually. According to the report, demand was primarily driven by global capability centres (GCCs), flexible workspace operators and domestic occupiers which helped offset weaker activity from third-party IT services firms. In terms of leasing transactions, Mumbai recorded a 33 per cent YoY increase with year-to-date volumes already surpassing the city's full-year 2025 total. India-focused occupiers contributed more than half of the quarterly leasing activity. Meanwhile, Bengaluru experienced a moderation following a strong first half of 2026, while GCCs continued to account for nearly 50 per cent of its leasing demand. Despite a significant rise in new office completions, vacancy levels remained largely stable, the report said. Bengaluru led rental growth among India's major office markets with prime rents rising 11.5 per cent YoY and 2.8 per cent QoQ to Rs 2,015 per sq ft per annum. Vacancy stood at 13.4 per cent. In Mumbai, prime rents increased by 4 per cent YoY and 2.0 per cent QoQ to Rs 4,111 per sq ft per annum, while vacancy reached 15.2 per cent. Delhi-NCR recorded annual rental growth of 5.4 per cent with rents remaining stable compared with the previous quarter.
NorthEast United FC face Bengaluru FC in ISL 2026-27 on October 30. Check live streaming, telecast, match time and venue details.
5 From Bengaluru Were On Chopper That Crashed In Uttarakhand: Sources
According to initial reports, the helicopter, operated by Trans Bharat Aviation and bearing registration number VT-HCX, took off from Badrinath on Friday at 1:14 pm.
Flyers were from Bengaluru; chopper went missing near Joshimath: What we know so far
Hikal soars as its Bengaluru API facility secures Swissmedic GMP certification
Mumbai, October 30 (Udaipur Kiran): Hikal is currently trading at Rs. 212.35, up by 7.60 points or 3.71% from its previous closing of Rs. 204.75 on the BSE. Hikal soars as its Bengaluru API facility secures Swissmedic GMP certification
Times Internet Half Marathon, Hyderabad: Celebrating a successful race and the people behind it
The Times Internet Half Marathon in Hyderabad wrapped up on a high note, uniting a diverse group of runners across multiple distance categories. With robust support from various partners, the event celebrated fitness and camaraderie. Next on the agenda, the series promises exciting races in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi, keeping the spirit of running alive.
Tesla rolls out Halloween Mode for 'Model Y' in India
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Tesla India on Friday said it launched a new software update for Model Y and Model Y L vehicles that adds a range of Halloween-themed features, highlighting the company's over-the-air (OTA) software update capabilities. According to the Elon Musk-backed firm, the update allows Tesla vehicles to receive new features and improvements remotely without requiring a visit to a service centre. Halloween Mode includes a ghost-themed vehicle avatar, Halloween sound effects, special lighting sequences, seasonal vehicle wraps and a themed lock sound, it said. The update also introduces a 'Trick or Treat Mode' which activates sound and lighting effects when visitors approach the vehicle. Other features include a photobooth function and a voice messaging feature that allows users to speak through the Tesla app and have the vehicle relay messages, the company said. Tesla said customers can experience the new features at its Experience Centres across India. The company currently operates those centres in Noida, Delhi, Gurugram, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Mumbai and has approved collision centres in Pune and Ahmedabad. Earlier in October, Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased a new version of the Roadster sports car with a prototype briefly lifting off the ground during a demonstration at a SpaceX facility in Texas. A post on X shared by Musk showed the vehicle navigating an elevated curved track before becoming airborne for a short distance and landing safely, drawing comparisons to a flying car. The showcase highlighted a specialised propulsion system that combines the electric vehicle platform with high-pressure air tanks and thruster technology. According to Tesla, the system can generate lift and improve vehicle dynamics through strategically placed thrusters that help control movement while off the ground. The test prompted enthusiastic reactions from company executives, who described it as evidence that flying-car technology is moving closer to reality. Tesla, however, did not provide a timeline for commercial deployment. Musk said the vehicle would remain practical for everyday use, although he acknowledged that road legality could depend on local regulations.
Chopper with six on board crashes near Uttarakhands Joshimath
Rescue operations under way; the helicopter, belonging to a private company, was returning to Dehradun from Badrinath when it crashed around 2.20 p.m., officials said
Office supply in Bengaluru, Hyderabad jumps 2-fold to 30.45 million sq ft in Jan-Sep: JLL
The top seven cities are Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR and Kolkata
Grand Nuptials of Aishwarya and Sireesh Unite Prominent Bengaluru Families
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 30: The wedding of Aishwarya, daughter of Smt. Kumudha and Shri. Kumar Babu, and Sireesh, son of Smt. Pushpavathi and Shri. Kupendra Reddy, was celebrated with
Hackers steal record $6.3 billion from Binance in just 20 minutes
By Ankur Banerjee, Rocky Swift and Summer Zhen SINGAPORE/TOKYO Oct 30 (Reuters) - Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, in a record theft that analysts pinned on North Korea and said could shake faith in digital assets. Cryptocurrency prices fell on the news, while Binance halted withdrawals and said it would cover the losses. About half the stolen assets were quickly frozen by stablecoin issuers such as Tether, Circle and the Trump-backed World Liberty Financial. The bulk of the heist unfolded in around 20 minutes beginning late on Thursday and bore similarities to previous large attacks blamed on North Korea, according to US blockchain analysis firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis. TRM said the attackers were able to order wallets that Binance uses to empty into hacker-controlled wallets, mirroring a 2025 heist at crypto exchange Bybit, which the US Federal Bureau of Investigationhad attributed to Pyongyang. TRM attributes the attack to ... North Koreas elite hacking unit, the firm said in an analysis of the hack posted to its website. Both TRM and Chainalysis said they were highly confident North Korea was responsible. 'BIGGEST HACK IN HISTORY' North Korea has for years used state-linked cyber units for espionage, financial theft and revenue, according to US and South Korean authorities as well as cybersecurity experts. North Korea routinely denies that. Its mission in Geneva and embassy in China did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment. Binance said user funds were safe and that it was working with partners to freeze some of the affected assets, with about $3 billion located so far. It expects to resume withdrawal services in the next 48 hours. It did not mention the status of the remaining $3.3 billion. Your money is safe and we're covering every loss, co-CEO Richard Teng said on X. Our investigation has not attributed responsibility to any individual. It's the biggest hack in history, Aravind Srinivasan at market maker GSR said as crypto prices fell broadly. Bitcoin hit a six-week low of $76,368 and ether fell more than 3% to a two-month low of $2,178 before markets stabilised. BNB, a token originally launched as Binance Coin that can be used to pay Binance fees, was down 5% over the past 24 hours at $709.70, according to CoinGecko, while shaky confidence hit listed crypto exchange shares. Shares in crypto exchange Coinbase Global, which said it was unaffected, slid 4.8%, while those of bitcoin buyer Strategy fell nearly 6% in extended US trading. COMPROMISED LAPTOP An initial investigation suggested the breach may have started with a hacked laptop belonging to one of Binance's engineers, which let an attacker gain access to one of its systems and make unauthorized withdrawals, Binance said. Our security team is tracing the full attack path through the compromised computer which may be the entry point of the incident, Binance said. Mark Karpeles, former chief of defunct Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange Mt Gox, which collapsed a dozen years ago after $500 million in bitcoin was stolen, said attackers probably accessed private keys for at least two Binance wallets. Binance appears to have split its assets across multiple systems, ensuring a hack can only affect a part of the assets, but even so a single hack is a large loss, he said. Beyond the potential loss of assets, the security breach was likely to have wider ramifications for crypto, which had already been under pressure due to higher US interest rates and softer demand from exchange-traded fund buyers, analysts said. It may further dampen risk appetite and prompt investors to reassess the safety of assets held on centralised exchanges, said Tim Sun, senior researcher at HashKey Group, based in Hong Kong. HACK SIZE TOPS BINANCE SECURE ASSET FUND Binance, which allows users to buy, sell and trade digital assets, has 335 million registered users globally and had about $162.8 billion in assets under custody as of the exchange's 2025 annual report. The crypto exchange runs a secure asset fund for users, which is a $1 billion reserve held entirely in bitcoin that is intended to protect user assets in cases of security breaches, according to its website. Co-CEO Teng said that and company funds will cover losses. Stablecoin issuer Tether said it had frozen nearly $1.57 billion in assets linked to the incident, while Circle froze more than $800 million. World Liberty Financial said it worked with custodian BitGo to freeze funds, and Binance co-founder Yi He said $27 million in stablecoins and about $2 million worth of World Liberty tokens had been frozen. Crypto firm Ripple also froze roughly $200 million in funds, Yi said. The incident adds to a string of crypto thefts. Last year, attackers stole $2.9 billion worth of cryptocurrency across nearly 150 attacks, according to researchers at TRM Labs. In September, cryptocurrency exchange Bitget said roughly $350 million in crypto had been stolen from its platform, underscoring the industry's vulnerability to hackers. (Reporting by Tom Westbrook, Ankur Banerjee and Rae Wee in Singapore, Summer Zhen in Hong Kong, Rocky Swift in Tokyo, Vallari Srivastava and Anusha Shah in Bengaluru and Mrinmay Dey in Mexico City; Writing by Scott Murdoch and Tom Westbrook; Editing by Jamie Freed, Stephen Coates and Jan Harvey) This article originally appeared on Reuters at https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/tether-circle-freeze-2-38-222607515.html
Bengaluru Man Invites Online Date Home. Then A Transgender Shock And A Rs 20 Lakh Loot
The man had invited his online date to his friend's vacant home. The date, however, turned out to be a transgender and looted a Rs 20-lakh gold jewellery.
A woman from Bengaluru has laid bare her monthly household expenses, totaling Rs 42,100. This figure accounts for various services, including a cook, nanny, maid, and extra cleaning help. That equates to an annual expense of Rs 5,05,200 dedicated to domestic assistance alone, excluding grocery and other household costs. This detailed breakdown highlights how quickly such expenses can mount for families in need of multiple services.
On Camera, Men Chase Bus, Assault Andhra Driver Over Alleged Rash Driving
The incident involved an APSRTC bus belonging to the Kadiri depot that was travelling from Bengaluru to Kadiri via Annamayya district in Andhra Pradesh
Earthquakes of big magnitude unlikely in Bengaluru region, says expert
C.P. Rajendran, geo-scientist and adjunct professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, says Bengaluru and its neighbourhood has a solid terrain with quite old crust
Sai Satya Vijay: On Wednesday evening, Sai Satya Vijay sat alone in a hotel room in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, with his eyes firmly fixed on the WPL auction happening in Kochi for next years season. His niece, Uma Kashvi, was in another hotel across town, with her teammates for the Under-19 Challenger Trophy, set to begin at the Luhnu Cricket Ground on Friday. Back home in Bengaluru, Kashvi's parents Vijitha and Praveen Kumar were watching the same auction feed. When Kashvis name came up, number 68 on the auction list, Delhi Capitals opened the bidding at her base price of Rs 10 lakh. No other franchise bid against them, as at 15 years and 202 days, Kashvi became the youngest player ever signed at a WPL auction and surpassed Haryana batter Deeya Yadav, who set the record last year at 16. I cried for like two, three minutes. It was a moment you were waiting for, Vijay told IANS in a free-wheeling conversation. Kashvis record signing shows how far down the search for talent in Indian womens cricket now reaches. Her journey to that record-breaking WPL deal is the story of a village firmly behind her: a family that split its home in two, parents who stepped down the corporate ladder, and an uncle who gave his niece the cricketing life he never had. Vijay grew up in Andhra Pradesh and played district-level cricket that, he says, cannot be even counted. There was no infrastructure and no support system. He fought his parents to keep playing, but eventually gave up to go into the IT world. The game, though, never left him. Every April 24, he cuts a cake for Sachin Tendulkars birthday and visit a temple wearing new clothes, a ritual he followed for a long time. He has kept photographs of all 100 of the legendary batters international centuries. I cant say I am a fan. I am a devotee of Sachin Tendulkar, he said. He helped raise Kashvi, born on April 9, 2011, a week after Tendulkar finally laid his hands on the ODI World Cup trophy at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Vijay observed that Kashvi was a sporty child who grasped things quickly, whether in classroom or on the field. In 2019, he took her to an academy near the family home when she was seven and a half years. A young kid does not have the strength to hit fours and sixes, so he and another coach worked on two things: fitness and technique. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Kashvis days began at 5:30am with fitness work, before leaving for school. Evenings were group sessions of learning the nuances of the game and about 30 overs of side-arm throwdowns from Vijay with semi-soft balls. She used to get one body blow per day, for sure, he said. Her mother found the daily bruises hard to look at, but Kashvi came home happy anyway. When the pandemic shut schools, Vijay used the empty nets of an academy to sharpen Kashvis technique. The pull shot became her signature stroke. I used to tell her, you are a female Rohit Sharma same pull shot, he said. With few girls matches around, Kashvi played with older boys. At nine, she usually batted at number 11, bowled two overs in a 50-over game and fielded or kept wicket. Most of her first 100 matches went that way. The break came through Shantha Rangaswamy, Indias first womens Test captain, who brought Kashvi into the India Nippon Cup, where each side mixed four India internationals with local players. At nine, Kashvi shared a dressing room with Veda Krishnamurthy, Jemimah Rodrigues, her WPL skipper at DC, Deepti Sharma and Shreyanka Patil. Arjun Dev, now her coach at NICE Academy in Bengaluru, recalled wanting to know about the child who took Shreyankas place in the playing eleven. I was obviously livid. What is an eight- or nine-year-old doing, firstly playing in this tournament and then taking Shreys spot? he recalled to IANS. Then he watched her play and felt she was indeed very talented. Everyone knew that she had the talent, she had the skill. Kashvi won the Young Talent Award in that competition and Vijay says, ex-India skipper Mithali Raj walked beside her until she left the ground and passed on top about how to grow as a player. Jemimah took to Kashvi, then a bubbly child, and in later years spent a few minutes giving her advice whenever they met. As a nine-year-old kid, she was good enough to play in the seniors category. But then BCCI rules said anyone below 13 cannot be a part of it, said Shantha. Vijay says Shantha let Kashvi play senior zonal probables matches at nine but would not select her. He recalls her saying, I cannot put her into the senior team, even though she has the skill, because of the age. It will backfire. Former India player Veda Krishnamurthy also picked Kashvi as wicketkeeper for her club side, and Vijay says the nine-year-old made an unbeaten 185 in a senior league match. At 12, she struck an unbeaten 217 in a junior inter-school tournament in Bengaluru. But Vijay feared for Kashvi going behind the stumps. When MS Dhoni came, there were a lot of wicketkeepers who lost their careers, he said. He then taught her off-spin. It meant she would be more involved in the game, and became an all-rounder who can be a keeper when asked. Kashvis career rests on a careful division of labour between Vijay and her parents. Her mother, Vijitha, a senior manager who has spent more than 17 years at a multinational firm, turned down promotions requiring more travel. Her father, Praveen Kumar, who studied for a masters degree in the USA, left salaried work about five years ago to start his own company so he could be available. Vijay stepped down a position and now works a few hours a day as a consultant. As Kashvi approached adolescence, Vijay requested Vijitha to travel with her for matches. A day after her birthday, Kashvi got her first period at a ground, dressed in whites for a red-ball match. Vijitha quickly went out and bought sanitary pads. There was no washroom, so Kashvi changed behind some bushes, then played and scored runs. From that day, Vijitha has majorly worked from the grounds and attending meetings online via Microsoft Teams, including on the day Kashvi made her India Under-19 debut against Sri Lanka in Chennai earlier this year. For two and a half years, the family has lived apart. Their home is in Bellandur, in Bengalurus south-east region, while NICE Academy is near the Kempegowda airport. Vijay and Kashvi live near the academy, and her parents visit at weekends. It is very, very tough. As a family, you dont stay together, said Vijay. Moving out was not an option for her parents. We are not from a rich family background. We need to work for our bread, he said. They have not had a holiday in three years. Their only trips are temple pilgrimages. Vijay, who is unmarried, says he does not plan to marry. For me, Kash is priority number one. School, too, has bent around the game. In Class eight, Kashvi attended for 21 days. The school agreed she would come only for exams. She now studies through open schooling and is due to sit her Class 10 exams in March, though tournaments have left little time for books. When the auction news spread, Vijithas managers in the US told her to take two days off and celebrate. At a time when industry layoffs are aplenty due to pivot towards AI, Vijay said, that support matters. Kashvi joined NICE at 13 and Dev now counts her among his closest friends. For a 15-year-old, the maturity level that she shows is unbelievable. She also understands my jokes very quickly. He says there is little to fix technically. The work is about belief. I think she undervalues her talent and ability a little bit. Our job has honestly been to push her out of her comfort zone. He had long urged her to bowl her off-spin with a more attacking field, five fielders on the leg side instead of four. She kept saying she was not ready. At an Under-19 game, she was still using the safer setting. In the next match, she switched. She was so happy and said, Yeah, I could bowl with it, said Dev. Dev saw a captain early. Under her leadership, her club side won all 11 tournaments it entered. She has always been our first-choice captain, he said, adding he would pick her ahead of senior players because it makes my life easy. She has captained Karnatakas Under-15 side and led Bengaluru Blasters in the Maharani Trophy, the states womens T20 competition, and scored 48 off 42 balls against Mysore Warriors in the 2025 edition. In the 2025/26 Under-15 One-Day Trophy, she was the leading run-scorer, with 516 runs at an average of 172, including three centuries. Against Manipur in Kolkata in January, she hit an unbeaten 158 off 66 balls, with 23 fours and seven sixes, as Karnataka won by 275 runs. She also played in Karnatakas Under-19 T20 side and in the one-day team that reached the semifinals, before getting India Under-19 call-up against Sri Lanka in June and July. She took four wickets in three T20s and two in two one-day games. On October 22, in the Under-19 T20 quarterfinal against Vidarbha, she took 3-18 as Karnataka defended 140 to win by six runs, and was named player of the match. Vijay has deliberately not rushed her. Last season, with continuous cricket leaving her with wrist pain, he was wary of an early senior debut. If you jump the guns and try to take a faster, steep step, and if you fail there, the fall will be very bad, he said. Dev is blunter. After the Under-19 tournament, he gave her a dressing-down, wanting quicker scoring and more intent from the start. Its just not good enough, he recalled telling her. Is she ready to set the WPL on fire, provided she is not picked for next years U-19 World Cup in Bangladesh and Nepal? I dont know. Maybe, maybe not. Time will tell. If she doesnt (become a remarkable cricketer), then the failure is on us as much. She has the raw material (to be one). Dev stated that Kashvis WPL signing left everyone surprised. After Kashvis signing was sealed, Shreyanka was the first to call Vijay, who was in tears. Jemimah texted him welcome home with a blue heart and a red heart, the franchises colours. Years earlier, she had sent Kashvi a birthday video hoping they would one day share Indias colours. Later, on a call with Kashvi, she teased the Bengaluru teenager: Are you sad that you did not go to RCB? She also told her DCs scouts had been following her for some time. Vijay had hoped for Delhi because of how it has groomed young players such as Niki Prasad and Sree Charani mentally, physically, as well as your game-wise. Shantha calls Kashvi a batting all-rounder with great fielding ability. I have seen her take one catch and it looked like she was floating in the air, she said. Shanthas one worry is fitness as Kashvi grows. Otherwise, she says, for her age, she is too mature, and I think she has a very sane head on her shoulders. Shantha also has a message for cricket fans eager to see Kashvi in action. People who havent watched her, please hold your breath. I can assure you she will be the talk of the town in the days and years to come. Vijay says Kashvi models herself on all-rounders such as Ashleigh Gardner and Hayley Matthews to become a player the depends on with bat and ball for winning games. Shanthas one worry is fitness as Kashvi grows. Otherwise, she says, for her age, she is too mature, and I think she has a very sane head on her shoulders. Shantha also has a message for cricket fans eager to see Kashvi in action. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, accusing him of indulging in personal attacks and alleging that he was misusing his position and political connections because his father, Mallikarjun Kharge, is the president of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). Responding to the criticism by Priyank Kharge, Kumaraswamy called him a minister of slander and accused him of talking excessively while delivering little. He alleged that the Home Minister was finding satisfaction in criticising others and suggested that he was suffering from an identity crisis. In a strongly worded post, Kumaraswamy said Kharge had cast a shadow over the administration of the state as Home Minister and accused him of losing his sense of judgment and direction. He advised Kharge to seek treatment, alleging that his thinking, speech, discretion and work had all gone off track. I am aware of what I say, but you do not know where your words will lead you. You keep looking for a target every day. Sometimes it is the RSS, sometimes the SIR, and then Kumaraswamy. If you cannot find anyone, you start attacking yourself, he said. Kumaraswamy further accused Kharge of being driven by an excessive desire for publicity and an inflated sense of importance because his father heads the AICC. I know that you are keeping an eye on my every move. But you also know that I am the one who has deprived you of sleep. Do you remember the KPSC controversy? I will not let that matter go without exposing the irregularities, he said, referring to the controversy surrounding the Karnataka Public Service Commission. The Union Minister alleged that Kharge and other Congress leaders were attempting to create political trouble while taking advantage of senior Kharge's position in the party. He claimed that Congress ministers and legislators were also aware of the Home Minister's alleged activities and had shared information with him. Accusing Kharge of creating problems for himself by attempting to provoke others, Kumaraswamy warned him against invoking former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's name to defend himself. He alleged that Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Priyank Kharge had collectively misled Rahul Gandhi and conspired to undermine Siddaramaiah's position. He described the alleged developments as a conspiracy carried out with the support of both the Congress high command and the state leadership. Kumaraswamy also questioned Kharge's response to the ongoing sting operation controversy, alleging that the Home Minister was pursuing those who uploaded the recordings at high speed while protecting the person who allegedly carried out the sting operation. Why do you have such a connection with the sting conspirator? The sting king, the sting pin and the protector of the sting pin this is a confluence of three, he said in a pointed attack on Kharge. The Union Minister further questioned what transpired when Kharge met Siddaramaiah, asking whether the Home Minister had received an explanation or a reprimand. Kumaraswamy claimed that he had information suggesting that the meeting had ended in a dressing-down and challenged Kharge to disclose the details publicly. Kumaraswamy accused Kharge of attempting to divert attention from the sting operation controversy and alleged that pressure from the person he described as the sting king was weighing on the Home Minister. He also questioned Kharge's moral authority to speak about dignity and respect, alleging that his conduct and actions raised questions about his integrity and fearlessness. The passage of time will decide your worth and arrogance, given your alleged association with those behind the sting conspiracy. Do not try to threaten others, Home Minister. When destruction is imminent, the mind works perversely, Kumaraswamy warned.
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When Tanisha Singh: When Tanisha Singh walked out to open the batting for Delhi against Hyderabad in their Senior Womens T20 Trophy clash at the MCA Ground 2 in Pune, she had a feeling that didnt have an immediate explanation. Something inside the right-handed batter told her Thursday was going to be her day. That feeling turned out to be correct when Tanisha smashed 119 off 47 balls, including reaching her hundred in 38 deliveries, and powered Delhi to 262/6, the highest total ever recorded by a womens team in domestic T20 cricket. Tanishas 38-ball century is now the joint third-fastest in womens T20 cricket. Only Kiran Navgire, who reached three figures in 34 balls for Maharashtra against Punjab, and Sophie Devine, with a 36-ball hundred for Wellington against Otago, have been quicker. Tanisha now shares the mark with West Indies batter Deandra Dottin, who hit a 38-ball hundred against South Africa in 2010. Today I just thought that I have to bat with good intent, play aggressively and dominate. I will score well as I could feel that intuition. I was just looking at the ball and hitting it everywhere, Tanisha told IANS in an exclusive conversation from Pune after the game ended. The intent was clear from the first two balls of the innings, both of which she hit for four off S. Yashasri, and it never wavered. Delhi lost Vanshika Lila in the second over, but that did little to slow Tanisha down. With India batter Priya Punia at the other end, she added 160 runs for the second wicket off just 66 balls. I honestly didnt think that I would hit so many runs. I was trying to attack the ball as much as I could, trying to be one step ahead of the bowler, and was trying to play wherever the ball came. My aim was to try and play with the field so that the bowler gets under pressure, she added. Strikingly, the two barely exchanged a word during the stand. With Priya di, the thing is that we dont talk much. She was playing silently in her zone. I was also in such a zone that I wasnt talking much, keeping my head down and quietly playing my shots. She was also thinking where the bowler would put the ball and where she could hit it for a boundary. We didnt talk at all in the partnership. She was also playing attacking cricket, and I was also attacking from the other end, she added. Words were not needed. Fist bumps and bat touches did the talking, and Priya, she said, had to remind her to acknowledge the dugout when she reached fifty. I just wanted to take a strike and keep playing, said Tanisha. Though Priya fell for 59 off 28 balls, Shweta Sehrawat then smashed 26 off eight deliveries, including three sixes, to take Delhi past 200. But Tanisha was bowled by G Trisha in the 15th over with the score reading 230/4. By then, she had hit 25 fours and a six in her magnificent knock. In all, 106 of her runs came from boundaries. Delhi lost their way slightly at the death, but cameos from Nazma Khan and Deeksha Sharma, and 15 from captain Soni Yadav, carried them to the record score. The previous best score was Goas 257/2 against Arunachal Pradesh in 2019/20. The aggression, Tanisha said, was all planned. Its because the T20 game is like that now. Even for batting, we had already planned that we need 50 runs in 6 overs, but twice that was happening (Delhi got 93/1 in the powerplay). Whichever batter was coming, we all were talking about just one thing: that we have to attack and play aggressively and dominate. Hyderabad never got close. Trisha made 80 off 52 balls, and captain Pranavi Chandra was the only other batter to pass 20, as they finished on 154/8 and lost by 108 runs. It was only after the match was over that Tanisha learnt about the record now in Delhis name. When our match was over, the match referee (Niyati Koustubh Lokur) told us that the record was made. I guess it feels really good when it is unexpected. I felt that this was Gods plan. Delhis total sits 11th on the all-time list of womens T20 scores -- the ten above it all came in internationals, led by Argentinas 427/1 and 333/1 against Chile in 2023/24. It was also Tanishas first T20 hundred, and came after she bagged a duck. Tanisha insists she has learnt to take both the duck and the hundred in stride. This was my first T20 hundred, but even after hitting it, I felt normal. I got out for zero before this game, and even then my reaction was normal. Obviously, there is an expectation from yourself that you have to do it. In the second match also, there was such an expectation that I had to do it, and I just played normally. In spite of there being so much excitement that you have to get runs, while playing I have normalised that these scores of zero and hundred, ups and downs will continue. Records are meant to be broken. If someone plays better than me, she will also make a record, and then I will also try to keep making records in future, she said. The innings followed a productive year. Tanisha toured England with India A in July, and made a fifty in the third one-dayer. She was the third-highest run-scorer in the 2026 Delhi Premier League with 206 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 117.05 for finalists South Delhi Superstars. Against Australia A in September, she scored 120 runs in three one-dayers, including a fifty in the chase of 363, and 92 in the only unofficial Test. I would like to give credit to my coach, Dishant Yagnik (the current fielding coach at the BCCI CoE in Bengaluru). He has given a lot of attention to my skills and helped me a lot. I practice in Delhi at RPCA with Surjeet Sir and Ajay Verma Sir. They help me with my skills and make me practice a lot. So credit goes to them, she said. She also pointed to her time with India A, which gave her a big learning curve. In India A, the environment around us is such that I got to learn a lot from the seniors - they live in discipline and routine. Because of my India A stint, I am able to see improvements in myself. I am able to walk into my routine; my body is active, and I am energetic. Its because I have seen that in India A, when we step up, you see the seniors who are already playing. Watching and observing them carefully, how they are doing so that they are able to sustain and play. I have also seen that they are disciplined. So, I would like to see that - the role of discipline is exactly what is giving me results. The record day came less than 24 hours after the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction in Kochi, where Tanisha found no takers. I guess its been 3-4 years - I am trying via WPL trials, and when it doesnt happen, obviously, it feels bad. But the atmosphere around you and the positive people you have, because of them, it feels like your mind changes. I would really give the credit to my close friends, our physios, my coaches, and my parents. When the WPL auction happened, I wasnt answering my parents or close friends calls. But then I talked to my physio, Surya ma'am. She was understanding and said that everything will be fine. Even if I talk to someone, if they are low, then I tell them myself that everything will be fine. When I get the reply that everything will be fine, then I also say that yes, everything will be fine. Bhagwan ji dekh rahe hai. Unhone India A di aur wahi main India denge (God is watching. He has given India A, and he will give India main). My main aim is not WPL; it is to play for India. All of this uplifted my mood, and I stayed normal. Then the next day, it was magic - I didnt know how that happened. As in, I still feel that I dont know how that day passed, she said. For now, on Tanishas list is a domestic title to chase. Delhi won the senior womens one-day trophy last year but have not won the T20 equivalent of it. I guess our Delhi players are very skilful. We are very good in bowling, batting, and fielding. We play together, and with unity. My main aim is not WPL; it is to play for India. All of this uplifted my mood, and I stayed normal. Then the next day, it was magic - I didnt know how that happened. As in, I still feel that I dont know how that day passed, she said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Centre politicising drinking water issues: Ktaka Minister
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Water Resources N. Cheluvarayaswamy on Thursday accused the Union government of politicising drinking water issues and alleged that it was delaying key projects such as Mekedatu and Mahadayi despite the state's pressing water requirements. Speaking after inaugurating the release of M.K. Venkataramu's book, 'The Evergreen Cauvery Conflict', at Gandhi Bhavan in Bengaluru, the Minister said the Centre was not paying adequate attention to Karnataka's concerns over drinking water projects. The event was organised by the Cauvery River Protection Committee, Kuvempu Vishwa Manava Kshema Abhivruddhi Trust and Vismaya Book House. Cheluvarayaswamy said the Supreme Court had ruled that other states could not raise objections to drinking water projects. However, he alleged that the Centre was yet to grant forest clearance for the Mahadayi project due to pressure from Goa. He said he had also appealed to Union Ministers to facilitate the implementation of the Mahadayi project and urged the Centre to take the state's drinking water needs seriously. Regarding the Cauvery water dispute, Cheluvarayaswamy said a petition had already been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the orders of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) and the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) directing Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu. He said officials were working towards filing a review petition to bring the state's difficulties to the attention of the court once again. On the Mekedatu project, the Minister said all relevant issues had been presented before the Central Water Commission (CWC). He said 2,500 hectares had already been identified for the project, while the identification of another 2,500 hectares would be finalised. Cheluvarayaswamy maintained that the preparation and approval of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) had no connection with forest clearance and said the state government was exerting considerable pressure on the Centre to approve the DPR. He added that the Supreme Court had issued an order in Karnataka's favour, but the Centre was still delaying the process without justification. The Minister said the BJP-led Union government had benefited considerably from Karnataka, which has a significant number of BJP MPs, compared with Tamil Nadu. He expressed confidence that BJP MPs from Karnataka would join hands with the state government to address the drinking water crisis and help realise the Mekedatu project, irrespective of political differences. He also said the state would continue working to advance its irrigation projects by seeking guidance from senior engineers and experts who had contributed to efforts concerning the Cauvery River. Cheluvarayaswamy also expressed confidence that the late Kannada literary icon Kuvempu would receive the Bharat Ratna posthumously. He said it was difficult for the country to produce another personality of Kuvempu's stature and described it as a privilege to be born in the land where the celebrated writer was born. The Minister said the Karnataka government had already written to the Centre requesting the conferment of the Bharat Ratna on Kuvempu. During the programme, two books, 'Sevapatha' and 'From Mangala to Manchester', authored by T. Thimmegowda, retired founding managing director of the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam, were also released. The emblem of the association of former presidents and office-bearers of the Karnataka State Government Employees' Association was unveiled on the occasion. Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math seer Sri Sri Sri Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji, Madara Channayya Gurupeetha seer Sri Basavamurthy Madara Channayya Swamiji, retired Supreme Court judge V. Gopala Gowda, state vice-chairman of the Guarantee Schemes Implementation Committee Dinesh Gooligowda, Cauvery River Protection Committee president H.K. Ramu, former MLC A. Devegowda and Professor M. Krishnegowda, among others, attended the programme.
Ktaka govt orders release of Rs 2,500 drought relief to farmers
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) The Karnataka government has issued an order on Thursday sanctioning the release of Rs 2,500 as the first instalment of drought relief to farmers in drought-hit taluks across the state. The decision follows the assurance given by the government during a recent special session of the legislature to extend financial assistance to farmers affected by drought due to inadequate rainfall. The government had decided to provide Rs 2,500 to each eligible farmer. However, the announcement drew criticism from farmers and political leaders, who argued that the amount was insufficient and demanded compensation of Rs 25,000. Amid the criticism, the government has now issued an order authorising the release of the relief amount. Of the 240 taluks in Karnataka, 226 have been declared drought-hit. Instead of waiting for the release of funds under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) by the Union government, the state government has decided to provide the first instalment of assistance from its own State Disaster Response Fund. Eligible farmers will receive Rs 2,500 each as the first instalment of drought relief. The government has clarified that farmers need not submit separate applications to receive the assistance. Beneficiaries will be identified directly using data from the Farmer Registration and Unified Beneficiary Information System (FRUITS) software maintained by the e-governance department and the Kharif crop survey database. The relief amount is intended to provide immediate assistance to farmers facing losses due to drought. The government has opted for a direct benefit transfer mechanism to credit the amount to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries. The move comes amid continuing demands from farmers for higher compensation to address the financial distress caused by the drought. V. Sunil Kumar, BJP MLA from Karkala and former Karnataka Minister, said: The state government is resorting to a cruel mockery of farmers suffering from drought under the pretext of providing relief. By imposing 17 conditions to grant Rs 2,500 in compensation, the government has exposed its commitment to the farming community. After officially declaring 226 taluks as drought-hit, it is the government's duty to provide relief to farmers without discrimination. This is all the more necessary after the government gave an assurance to this effect in both Houses of the legislature. Failing to honour that assurance would amount to a breach of the privileges of the legislature, he said. It is shameful that the government has imposed 17 conditions for providing relief. If it genuinely intends to provide compensation, it should extend it to everyone without any conditions. Otherwise, it should admit that this is all a zero-balance government can afford to do, he charged. Rs 2,500 drought relief announced by the Karnataka government is a flat, one-time payment per farmer (family). The state government had made the announcement in late September 2026 during the tenure of former CM Siddaramaiah. It covers an estimated 45 lakh to 50 lakh drought-affected farmers across drought-declared taluks with a total state allocation of around Rs 1,250 crore. Opposition leaders and farmer organisations (such as the BJP led by R. Ashoka and youth groups) criticised the Rs 2,500 amount as a pittance and demanded per-acre compensation of Rs 25,000 instead of a flat per-farmer payout.
Ktaka: Police gives clean chit to Siddaramaiah in sting operation case
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) The Central Crime Branch (CCB) Cyber Crime Police has given a clean chit to former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) Member Siddaramaiah in the alleged sting operation case, stating that the video circulated on social media appears to contain fabricated allegations. The Bengaluru city police special wing, in the official statement on Thursday, said that allegations of sexual abuse portrayed in an alleged sting video circulating on social media appear to be part of a fabricated and deliberately constructed narrative, adding that the investigation has uncovered leads suggesting a possible coordinated effort to malign individuals holding responsible positions in Karnataka. The statement on the progress of the investigation in Crime No. 56/2026, the police said the statements recorded and evidence collected so far did not substantiate the occurrence of any incident in the manner depicted in the video. All individuals appearing in the video have been identified and questioned extensively, with some examined on multiple occasions. The allegations made or implied against individuals mentioned in the recording appear, prima facie, to be false and concocted, the police said, adding that further investigation was continuing. The original mobile phone allegedly used to record the video has been traced, recovered and seized. It has been sent for forensic examination to establish the authenticity and integrity of the recording, and the report is awaited. The police said the video was allegedly recorded in 2023 in connection with an incident purported to have occurred in 2011. Investigators are examining why it was recorded nearly 12 years after the alleged incident and whether it was deliberately staged, fabricated or manipulated to create a misleading narrative and serve ulterior motives. The investigation has established that the video was uploaded to multiple social media platforms, including YouTube and X, during September and October 2026. According to the police, anonymous accounts were used to upload the video, employing sophisticated digital concealment techniques, including virtual private networks (VPNs), masked IP addresses, virtual and spoofed phone numbers and other anonymisation methods. Digital traces associated with locations outside Karnataka have also been identified. Through technical analysis and examination of electronic evidence, investigators traced the mobile phone associated with the YouTube upload to a mobile phone shop in Delhi dealing in used and refurbished devices. The individuals involved in procuring the device have also been identified. One of the accused persons connected with the procurement of the mobile phone was arrested in the National Capital Region (NCR) on October 24, 2026, in accordance with due process of law. The accused was questioned extensively, yielding several significant leads. Preliminary findings indicate that he appears to be working as a freelance social media content creator and may have associations with certain politically influential individuals based in New Delhi. The nature and extent of these alleged associations, and their relevance to the case, are being investigated. The police said the investigation had uncovered leads suggesting that the video's circulation may have been part of a deliberate attempt to malign and discredit individuals holding positions of responsibility in Karnataka, influence public perception and generate political controversy and public discord. Investigators are also examining the possibility of a coordinated effort involving multiple individuals in planning, facilitating, uploading or amplifying the video with malicious intent. Certain individuals have been identified for further examination, and notices have been issued to them in accordance with the law. The police have withheld their names at this stage to protect the integrity of the investigation, prevent interference with evidence and avoid prejudicing further proceedings. Appealing to the public, media organisations and social media users to exercise restraint, the police urged them not to amplify unverified allegations or draw premature conclusions that could mislead the public or prejudice the ongoing investigation. The Bengaluru City Police said they were committed to establishing the truth, identifying those responsible for any criminal wrongdoing and ensuring that the law takes its course. Further investigation is underway.
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K'taka Cabinet approves separate development Corporation for tribal welfare
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) The State Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Karnataka Tribal Development Corporation to exclusively drive the social, educational, and economic development of tribals, as well as micro and most micro Scheduled Tribes. The new corporation will be set up with a grant of Rs 33.36 crore, and the proposal was cleared in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at Vidhana Soudha on Thursday. Karnataka already operates the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation, the Karnataka Medara Development Corporation, and the Nomadic Communities Development Corporation, each catering to specific communities based on their traditional occupations and habitats. However, the government has recognised the critical need for a dedicated corporation to ensure the holistic development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) residing in and around forest areas, including the Irula, Soliga, Jenukuruba, Kadukuruba, Kudiya, and Siddi communities. This initiative fulfils the announcement made in the 2026-27 state budget by former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to establish the new corporation, as per the official statement from the ST Welfare Ministry. As per the proposal presented to the Cabinet, the new corporation will encompass 33 Scheduled Tribe communities. Its primary objective is to design and implement special schemes for their socio-educational and economic upliftment. The corporation will place a strong emphasis on economic empowerment, promoting entrepreneurship, skill development, market support, and enhancing livelihoods.
