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Power Cut From 10 AM To 10 PM In These Parts Of Bengaluru Till December 19
If your home is just outside these names but connected to the same feeder network, you may still see low voltage, brief trips, or delayed restoration, which is common.
PSI suspended for extorting Rs 1.6 lakh from shop owner in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: A police sub-inspector (PSI) attached to the Kaggalipura police station has been suspended for extorting Rs 1.6 lakh from a shop owner. The officer reportedly threatened the shop owner of filing a false case of issuing fake Aadhaar cards if the money was not given. The PSI, Harish, was suspended by the Bengaluru South district Superintendent of Police on Monday. The sub-inspector was suspended on Monday on charges of corruption, R Srinivas Gowda, Superintendent of Police (SP), Bengaluru South district, said. Rajesh, owner of a photocopy shop who was also running a juice centre in Kanakapura, is said to have given Rs 1.6 lakh to the sub-inspector. There were allegations that Rajesh was providing fake Aadhaar cards. Based on these allegations, the sub-inspector threatened to frame him and took the money from him on October 29. Since there was proper evidence against the sub-inspector, he was suspended following an inquiry. The shop owner had approached the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The incident happened when Harish was serving earlier at the Channapatna sub-division before being transferred to the Kaggalipura police station. The complainant is said to have given Rs one lakh in cash and the remaining money by scanning at a petrol bunk in Channapatna. The case is being investigated by a DySP rank officer, said an officer. After the incident came to light, photographs of a few policemen near Rajeshs shop had gone viral. The shop owner had also approached the home minister in this regard and the SP was asked to look into the issue. Further investigations are on.
For free pani puri, drunk man stabs vendor in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: A 30-year-old inebriated man was arrested for attempting to murder a roadside chaat vendor for not giving him a plate of pani puri for free. The victim, who was stabbed twice, is said to have run to a nearby hospital and obtained timely treatment. The public caught hold of the accused and handed him to the police. The victim was identified as 40-year-old Kumaraswamy, a resident of Hanumanthanagar in Kanakapura town. The accused was R Santhosh, a resident of Malagala in Kanakapura. The incident happened on Monday, between 4:30 pm and 4:40 pm, near Chamundeshwari Rice Mill in Malagala in Kanakapura town. Santhosh was working in a nearby cement shop, where the victim was selling chaat. On Monday, he threatened Kumaraswamy for humiliating him publicly. The accused, who was sitting on a stone bench, pulled a knife out of his pocket and stabbed Kumaraswamy. My husband is out of danger. The accused stabbed my husband near the throat and on the stomach. He received seven sutures for the cut. The accused is said to have been troubling my husband for the last two months, demanding chaat for free. The accused would come regularly after drinking. My husband ignored his threats, Kumaraswamys wife K Divya said in a complaint. A case of attempt to murder under Section 109 of the BNS was registered against the accused. Kanakapura Town police are investigating.
Cabbies protest pick-up rules at KIA, cops resort to lathicharge
BENGALURU: Over 2,000 cab drivers on Tuesday staged a massive protest near the toll plaza at Sadahalli, opposing the new traffic management and kerbside pick-up policy at Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2) ofKIA. Passengers travelling to and from the airport were affected due the protest as it led to disruptions on the approach road, prompting the police to resort to a mild lathicharge to disperse the cab drivers. The protest, led by Karnataka Chalakara Okoota (Karnataka Drivers Federation), began at 9 am and went on till 11 am. The police resorted to a mild lathicharge when a few airport-bound cabs were attacked by some protesters. Under the new policy, entry to the designated arrival zone at both terminals is free. But vehicles will be fined for overstaying beyond eight minutes, Rs 150 for eight to 13 minutes and Rs 300 for 13 to 18 minutes. Vehicles overstaying beyond 18 minutes will be towed away. All commercial vehicles, including yellow-board and electric cabs, should only be parked at the designated parking zones. Okoota president G Narayanaswamy told TNIE that the policy has hit drivers hard. Now, vehicles are allowed only for drop-off at P1. For pick-up, we are forced to go to P4, which is nearly 1.25 km away. Earlier, passengers would call us and we could pick them up directly from the terminal, he said.Even an eight-minute delay attracts a fine of Rs 150. What may seem small to some is a huge burden for drivers, he said. Claiming that nearly 15,000 drivers are affected daily, Narayanaswamy alleged that the system has been monetised through parking charges and dedicated lanes for select private operators. If no corrective action is taken, drivers will intensify their protest at the airport parking area in the coming days,he said. Meanwhile, passengers said that the new arrangement forces them to walk for over 15 minutes after landing, navigating lengthy walkways while carrying luggage. The most hit are the elderly, parents with children and those having more luggage. A few unhappy passengers said, BIAL has designed an obstacle course before we can get into our taxis at T1 arrivals. Anyone with baggage, kids or elders will struggle. They urged BIAL not to create problems, but to go back to the old system. BIAL defends move The updated arrival-pick-up system at KIA is based on the practices adopted at leading airports globally. We are continuously monitoring its implementation. While transitions of this nature can encounter some resistance initially, nearly 95% of passengers are currently comfortable with the new system, said a BIAL spokesperson. BIAL stated that some genuine issues have been identified and feedback is being addressed systematically keeping passenger-experience at the centre. Progress is closely monitored to ensure the system stabilises over the next 30 days. Arrive early: KIA warns of weather-related delays Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) issued an advisory on Tuesday warning of possible delays due to inclement weather in the coming days, despite suffering no delay or cancellation on the day. It followed Mondays 48 delayed and four cancelled flights at the airport from 4.14 am to 10.30 am, owing to reduced visibility due to early-morning fog. Due to forecasted (sic) low visibility caused by fog over the next few days, there may be flight delays and road traffic congestion on the routes to the airport, stated the advisory. Passengers, besides being asked to arrive to the airport early to factor in potential delays on the road and the time required to complete the security formalities, are also advised to reach out to the following numbers for further assistance, should they require it: 080-66785555, 080-47406666.
Bengaluru Water Alert: Supply Disrupted Till 10 PM Today In These Areas
Repair work is being undertaken on from 7AM to 10PM. During this period, water supply will be partially or fully disrupted in areas dependent on this stage of Cauvery water.
Citizens protest GBAs handling of stray dog removal order at Freedom Park
BENGALURU: Around a hundred concerned citizens, including students, gathered at Freedom Park on Tuesday and protested against the Greater Bengaluru Authoritys (GBA) manner of implementation of the Supreme Court ruling on removal of stray dogs from public areas such as educational and health institutions and transport hubs. The protesters raised concern over alleged misconstrual of the order, a denial to follow the chronology of operations and a lack of communication by the GBA. Recalling the mass culling of street dogs in Bengaluru in 2007, Karnataka Animal Welfare Board animal welfare warden Aniruddha Ravindra said, The present circumstance cannot, under any condition, be allowed to turn into a repetition (of the 2007 mass culling). South Bengaluru Cares founder Manjari Chaitanya said it is baffling that the GBA, which had in the past (as Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) maintained steady dialogue with NGOs whose pet project is the welfare of animals, especially strays, stopped it. We only ask that they maintain the same relationship. They are the legal custodians of the stray dogs; they should do what is lawfully right, she added.
A mechanic's desperate search for emergency healthcare turned tragic after two hospitals refused treatment and a subsequent accident left him injured. Despite pleas for help, many vehicles passed by before a cab driver intervened, but it was too late. The man died, leaving behind his young children and mother.
Bengaluru to roll out Indias first ward-level climate action plans
BENGALURU: In a first-of-its-kind micro-level climate planning initiative in the country, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is developing a ward-level climate action plan, where climate planning is done exclusively for wards in the city. It includes assessing climatic challenges bothering the wards, such as urban flooding, air pollution, water stress, and addressing them with scientific, tailor-made solutions. The authority is selecting two wards from each of the five city corporations, and to begin with, Shanthinagar ward, falling under Bengaluru Central City Corporation, has been selected. The ward-level action plan is the first micro-level planning initiative taken up in India. Instead of planning for the whole state or city with a common action plan, the climate action plan will be done at the ward level, with tailor-made solutions to tackle them. Each ward has its own set of climatic problems. Like some wards in low-lying areas are prone to floods, others may be subject to severe groundwater depletion. So the idea is to map the issues of each ward along with experts from the field with the support of NGOs, find solutions and address them, said Ramachandran R, Special Commissioner FECCM (Forest, Environment, Climate Change and Mobility), Disaster Management, Public Relations and Coordination. Sharing details on the kind of actions to be taken with micro-planning, Ramachandran said, For example, the topography of the ward will be studied along with green cover, extent of concretisation, rainfall patterns etc and taken up with Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) and experts from different fields. With the data gathered, flood modelling and other models will be developed for the selected ward. If the ward is flood-prone, measures will be taken to avert floods by setting up rainwater collection pits, setting right stormwater drains, etc. Likewise, suitable action for each ward will be arrived at after brainstorming with experts. He said issues from ward residents will also be collected through citizen consultations. The ward-level climate action plan for the selected wards is expected to be ready by January or February next year, Ramachandran said. He said that based on the response to pilot wards, more of the total 369 wards will be selected for climate micro-planning.
Cameron Green becomes most expensive overseas buy in IPL history
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League history on Tuesday. Green was in the first set of players in the auction in Abu Dhabi and his name triggered a bidding war with former champions Kolkata Knight Riders finally signing him for next season for 252 million rupees ($2.77 million). In rupees, Green surpassed the previous overseas record of 247.5 million rupees paid by Kolkata in the 2024 auction for Mitchell Starc. The fall of the rupee means Starc's 2024 price was higher in dollars at $2.98 million. Three-time winners Kolkata also acquired Sri Lankan speedster Matheesha Pathirana for 180 million rupees. England's Liam Livingstone went to Sunrisers Hyderabad for 130 million rupees in the accelerated round after he went unsold in the first phase. Green has a capped salary of 180 million rupees due to a new maximum fee rule, with the remainder going to the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Very happy, something we were focused on and hoping. Happy with the price with which we got him, Kolkata chief executive Venky Mysore told reporters. He adds a lot to our team, especially with our new power coach Andre Russell. Very nice to have a young all-rounder. We know what he does with bat and ball. - Jackpot for uncapped Indians - Green, 26, becomes the third most expensive player in the IPL, after India's Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer. He has scored 707 runs in 29 IPL matches for five-time winners Mumbai Indians and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He missed the 2025 edition with a back injury but is currently playing in the Ashes against England. Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings made a splash with when they bought uncapped Indians Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma for 142 million rupees each. The duo's value jumped from their base price of 3 million rupees to become joint-holders of the record for costliest uncapped players in IPL. Another uncapped Indian Auqib Nabi -- an up and coming fast bowler from Indian-administered Kashmir -- went for 28 times over his base price for 84 million rupees to Delhi Capitals. Delhi got lucky landing explosive South African batter David Miller for his base price of 20 million. At that price it's an absolute steal for Delhi Capitals, India's spin great Anil Kumble said on JioStar. Overall, it's a genius move by Delhi Capitals to add experience -- something they were missing last season. Mumbai brought wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock for the 10 million rupees the South African had picked as his base price. Australian Jake Fraser-McGurk, England's Jonny Bairstow and New Zealand batter Devon Conway went unsold. The business value of the world's richest cricket tournament was estimated earlier this year at $18.5 billion, by US investment bank Houlihan Lokey. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The 19th edition of the IPL begins on March 26.
Caught in a Limbo: Mahadevapura chokes under delayed flyovers and infrastructure projects
Mahadevapura, home to some of the citys largest IT hubs and fastest-expanding residential clusters, is choking under traffic bottlenecks that were flaggednearly adecade ago but remain unresolved
Bengaluru weather Today: Cloudy skies, pleasant temperatures; AQI remains poor
Bengaluru welcomes December 17, 2025, with pleasant 17.3C morning temperatures and a projected high of 26.8C under partly cloudy skies. While yesterday's 'poor' AQI of 147 necessitates caution for sensitive groups, today's clearer skies and light winds may aid pollutant dispersion. The week ahead promises mostly sunny and dry conditions, with temperatures between 14C and 26.
Sharing memes is a love language
Most people are sorted into categories friends, family, colleagues, and that special list of people for the day murder is declared legal. But one category transcends these lines. Neither friends, nor family these acquaintances are the unsung heroes of your sanity. A laugh on the dreariest of days. These are the folks who share memes with you. Communication has always been humans Achilles heel. We have gone to great lengths to get our feelings across. In my childhood, the advent of New Year would witness the mushrooming of greeting card shops. You waded through generic quotes and designs, till you found the perfect one as if Chitragupta himself studied your life and drafted out a celestial greeting card. People before my generation resorted to pen friends. You found their name, age, and address in magazines. You silently hoped that they werent psychopathic killers and sent them your own address resulting in a chain of letters kept alive for years. Then there were mixtapes where you outsourced your feelings to Anu Malik and AR Rahman, their musical chords doing the work of your vocal cords. But mere words were never enough. Humans have always had the urge to share jokes. The earliest recorded joke (1900 BCE) is a fart joke that was saved for the future of humanity! Crude one-liners and sexist jokes were considered important to document, much before humanity found the utility in penicillin and thin-crust pizzas. But jokes werent always easy to pass on. There were chain mails an email with 20-30 jokes. We then moved on to SMS forwards. But a single non-veg joke caught on your fathers phone could lead to lashings. Also, phone companies sneakily removed the SMS pack on holidays and festivals so you were essentially paying to make someone smile. After a number of failed attempts, we finally settled on sharing reels with each other. If I were a psychologist, Id point out that sharing reels is better than therapy. Therapy, for me, has been a low-budget Disney adventure. Ive had to kiss a few frogs before I found my dream counselor. Also, the sessions are expensive, and the terminology inaccessible. Whenever the word boundaries was mentioned, my mind raced to Rohit Sharma. Gaslighting made me anxious, wondering if Id switched off the stove before leaving home. Sharing reels though? A breeze in the park! The beauty of meme-sharing is also the clear categorisation that one must adhere to. Work-related reels go to colleagues. Friends and family get U/A rated jokes. Dark jokes go to people you know youll be sharing a deluxe villa in Hell with. And then there are people you know will be jailed if the authorities saw their memes. When the first wave of freedom of expression hit us on social media we were all Ambedkars and Bhagat Singhs. But when people began to get arrested for their opinions, we all dove deep into our Internet burrows. Scampering out only to glimpse the chaos, and share it with our friends. I have shared memes with people for more than a decade, without ever meeting them in person. I have fallen in love with people simply based on their memes. People who share reels with you are a special kind uncaught in the traps of friendship or family. They couldnt care less about your birthday, or anniversary. Their only agenda is to make you laugh. The heroes we dont deserve, but need. Go to your Messages, and spot those brave frontline warriors. Thank them. You know what? Just send them this article as a reel, instead! (The writers views are personal)
Japanese Film Festival: Japanese cinema gears up to reach new audiences in city
Japanese films are quietly ruling the world. From Akira Kurosawas enduring influence on global auteurs to Hayao Miyazakis poetic, hand-drawn universes that redefined animation as emotional cinema, Japanese storytelling has travelled far beyond its borders. Today, that legacy finds renewed resonance in India through the Japanese Film Festival (JFF), which continues to strengthen cultural ties through cinema. This years edition of JFF in ooru, starting on Friday, deliberately steps away from a rigid thematic framework. Our goal was simply to bring a wide spectrum of Japanese cinema to India across genres, eras and styles, Kurumi Otake, the director of arts and culture at The Japan Foundation, New Delhi, explains. The intention is to allow Indian audiences to experience the whole of Japanese culture through film, which goes from mainstream entertainment to quiet, introspective dramas, from animation and thrillers to classics and contemporary releases. A still from Petals and Memories The three-day festival will unfold at PVR Nexus, Koramangala, transforming the venue into a meeting point for cinephiles, students and first-time viewers alike. The citys lineup showcases the festivals commitment to diversity, moving fluidly between styles and sensibilities. Titles such as Angry Squad: The Civil Servant and the Seven Swindlers , Akira , Showtime 7 , Petals and Memories , The Boy and The Dog , Teasing Master Takagi-san , 6 Lying University Students , 366 Days and Sunset Sunrise collectively showcase Japanese cinemas ability to balance genre-driven storytelling with emotional subtlety and cultural specificity. In an era dominated by global streaming platforms, JFF is also redefining the relevance of an in-person film festival. While people can watch Japanese films online anytime, what they dont get is the atmosphere of community. A physical festival brings people together in one space, where they react, laugh and feel alongside strangers who love cinema just as much. It also allows audiences to watch films that may never reach Indian streaming platforms but deserve a big-screen moment. For creators and film lovers, this creates a bridge between cultures that algorithms alone cannot build. Streaming gives access, but festivals give connection, Otake notes. A still from Angry Squad And with Japanese pop culture gaining a huge following in India, how does the festival tap into that interest?We include anime and youth-centric titles, because for many Indian viewers, anime is their first entry point into Japanese language and cinema. In some cities, we complement screenings with cosplay-friendly shows or meet-ups with fan communities. This creates a welcoming environment where fans of anime, fashion, or Japanese culture feel like the festival is their space, says Otake, highlighting the festivals collaboration with fan groups, student clubs and cultural communities. Audience response over the years has played a key role in shaping the festivals growth. Viewers have expressed a desire for variety rather than a singular representation of Japanese cinema, encouraging the organisers to expand across genres, cities and formats. Audiences really appreciate range, she adds, noting that this curiosity has helped shape JFF into a more inclusive and culturally intentional event.
Gemstones, celestial motifs and alternative ingredients enter cocktail menus
Indias cocktail culture has never been more alive and Bengaluru sits right at the heart of this evolution. The city has moved past sugary signatures and theatrical smoke clouds, with bartenders now building drinks around memory, technique and emotion. Whats unfolding across city bars feels less like a trend and more like a maturing taste, especially with the inclusion of alternative ingredients and unconventional elements. For beverage director and head mixologist Deepak Sharma of Gladia Brewery & Kitchen, it all began with curiosity. I kept finding kitchen ingredients that carried stories. I realised cocktails could express those too. The breakthrough, however, came from fermenting and roasting simple staples, rice, fruits, coconut water and miso. The process taught me how depth, umami and texture can come from patience. It shifted my approach, he says. A similar philosophy shapes the work at Loya, Taj West End, where time-honoured Indian traditions influence the bar. For head mixologist Sachin Nianwal, the journey began with a question could a green, earthy note like spinach feel elegant in a glass? The experiment led to a clarified cordial that opened a new path.He says, The ghee-washed rum cocktail continues to surprise us. It balances warmth, nostalgia and finesse, connecting across palates. Guests are responding with curiosity and are engaging more deeply with the ideas behind each drink, whether its a mogra-forward note, a hint of truffle or the quiet heat of peepli pepper. People are no longer just asking whats in it?, but why it tastes the way it does, and that level of interest pushes our craft forward.Cahoots found its own turning point through a moment of kitchen mischief. While working on a beef consomm, someone wondered aloud what might happen if it were used as the base for a cocktail. That spark led to rigorous trials and refinement. The restobars director Suresh Shetty recalls, It wasnt about being strange, it was about giving people an experience that feels thoughtful and surprising.One of their unexpected hits, a charred arugula and lightly smoked gin cocktail, captures that philosophy. Moonstone elixir Its similar for Sharma, for whom experimentation is guided by letting the ingredient stand on its own first, as he shares, If it has a strong personality, aroma, texture, bitterness and heat, it becomes the centrepiece. If it is quieter, I let it support the structure. The drink must feel intentional, not experimental for the sake of it. Meanwhile at Yuki, co-founder Priyesh Busetty embraces boldness shaped by cultural intent rather than theatrics. He believes unfamiliar flavours are simple untold stories. Flavours like seaweed, chilli oil, miso or yuzu arent weird. They are just underrepresented stories, Busetty says. Their Yuki Daiquiri, finished with three droplets of chilli oil, has become emblematic of this approach.Also known for their meat-infused drinks, the team launched a limited-edition cocktail menu last year. The flavours and combinations were so challenging that it scared us, but it was received surprisingly well. Our signature cocktail, Shibuya Crossing, was a whisky-based cocktail which was crowned with an edible garnish of blue cheese and tobiko (flying fish roe), while the Nara Sour was a beautiful marriage of whisky, miso caramel, sesame oil and nori (seaweed) threads, he adds. Smoky Jade Symbolism in a glass Bengalurus cocktail scene is also exploring new frontiers with drinks inspired by gemstones and the night sky. Gemstones guide colour, texture and energy, while celestial themes trace wonder, atmosphere and a poetic narrative. At Yan Yan, The Ritz Carlton, gemstones became the compass. Bars and beverage manager Nitin Goyal explains, Chinese culture has long revered gemstones for the energies and the stories they carry. We saw a natural harmony between that philosophy and our approach to mixology. Beyond the flavours, each cocktail is exquisitely garnished, crafted to captivate the eyes as much as the palate. Moonstone inspired Moonstone Bloom and Moonstone Elixir, while Jade gave birth to Smoky Jade. Every drink mirrors the energy of the stone it represents. Guests describe it as a moment of connection and discoveryalmost as if choosing a gemstone that speaks to them, he adds. Saffron Cocktail Cahoots Navagraha cocktails draw inspiration from the sky. Their best sellers include Lunar Draft, inspired by the serenity of the moon. Their collection elevates mixology to art, taking patrons on a celestial journey. Among them, the Solar Rise captures the energy of dawn with its blend of bamboo-infused gin, saffron and orange, yielding a luminous golden warmth. In contrast, the Lunar Draft offers a cool, tranquil escape, weaving together vodka with notes of jasmine, lychees and lavender for a hypnotic tide experience. The result? Cocktails that offer experiences that linger beyond the last sip. (Alcohol consumption is injurious to health)
Row over Bengaluru airports new pick-up rule: Drivers protest ends in lathicharge
End of pollution era? Byramangala lake in Bengaluru set for Rs 391cr rebirth
Artificial turf row: Residents protest plans for football ground in Bengaluru
Hoax bomb threat emails to state govt offices trigger panic
I will be CM for full term unless high command decides otherwise: Siddaramaiah
Walk-in allowed till noon on December 17 to fill 26 MBBS seats in Karnataka
Rs 6.2k-cr supplementary budget tabled; roads, cane farmers get major share
Full list of players sold in IPL Auction
David Miller: Sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 2 crore Cameron Green: Sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 25.20 crore Wanindu Hasaranga: Sold to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 2 crore Venkatesh Iyer: Sold to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 7 crore Quinton de Kock: Sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 1 crore Ben []
Assembly clears rent law amendment, overhaul replaces jail terms with fines
Prestige shelves Lutyens' plan, sells bungalow
Prestige Group has exited a luxury project deal in Delhi's Kasturba Gandhi Marg. Delays in approvals led the Bengaluru-based developer to sell the property. The group acquired the land for approximately 300 crore and sold it for around 450 crore. Prestige Group will now focus on its NCR projects in Ghaziabad, Noida, and Gurgaon.
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Sunil Chhetri the fan beat Sunil Chhetri the pro
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14 train passengers pull chain in Bengaluru, attack Railway Protection Force personnel
Bengalureans Kannada short film to be screened at Sundance Film Festival
95% flyers comfortable with new pick-up rule at Bengaluru airport; tweaks in 1-2 months: Officials
Fearing job crisis, govt mulls cap on computer science engg seats
Reliance eyes Jio-style disruption in genomics with sub-Rs 1,000 tests
The energy-to-retail conglomerate is leveraging Strand Life Sciences for its entry into the emerging areas of specialised healthcare diagnostics and genomic sciences. Reliance had acquired the Bengaluru-based company for 393 crore in 2021.
Rs 84 lakh urea racket busted in Bengaluru
Bengaluru zoo imports 8 capuchin monkeys from South Africa
National Lok Adalat clears over 104 lakh cases in Bengaluru
Vistadome service to Mangaluru resumes after 6-month hiatus
One of the biggest additions this year is real-time heat-map technology to measure crowd density, the Bengaluru police commissioner told News18
FIR against Shilpa Shetty-owned Bastian for violation
The Bengaluru police have registered an FIR against Bastian, a restaurant owned by actor Shilpa Shetty, for allegedly operating beyond permitted hours and allowing late-night parties in violation of established rules. The case has been registered following a suo motu complaint under Section 103 of the Karnataka Police Act, as per several reports.
ISRO-Academia Day In Bengaluru Highlights Research Proposals
The event marked a significant step in strengthening Isros long-standing collaboration with academic institutions: Reports
Bengaluru man visits Goa and his realisation about chronic stress strikes a nerve online. Why?
Bengaluru resident Tushar Mehta observed in Goa that most people struggle to simply exist without a purpose, trapped in constant mental activity. He noted that ordinary experiences like resting are now rare luxuries, with ambition fueling perpetual dissatisfaction. The viral reflection highlights how the art of stillness has been forgotten in a hyper-driven world.
IPL 2026 Auction: From Cameron Green To Prashant Veer - Updated Player List Of All Ten Teams
From Cameron Green: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green made headlines on Tuesday after being roped in by the Kolkata Knight Riders for a record sum of Rs. 25.20 crore, becoming the third most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League at the mini auction at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. India's Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma became the highest-priced uncapped players in IPL history as Chennai Super Kings went all out for the young Indian talent, whereas Matheesha Pathirana stole the limelight by fetching Rs. 18 crore from Kolkata Knight Riders and becoming the highest-paid Sri Lankan player in IPL history. Overall, all the 10 teams managed to fill all the 77 vacant slots for which they splurged a combined Rs 215.45 crore. Here is the updated list of players for all 10 teams: Lucknow Super Giants: Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh, Rishabh Pant (c), Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Arshin Kulkarni, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Akash Singh, Mohammed Shami, Arjun Tendulkar, Wanindu Hasaranga, Anrich Nortje, Mukul Choudhary, Naman Tiwari, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis. Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Manish Pandey, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Umran Malik, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Cameron Green, Finn Allen, Matheesha Pathirana, Tejasvi Singh, Kartik Tyagi, Prashant Solanki, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Mustafizur Rahman, Sarthak Ranjan, Daksh Kamra, Rachin Ravindra, Akash Deep. Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aniket Verma, R. Smaran, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, Zeeshan Ansari, Shivang Kumar, Salil Arora, Sakib Hussain, Onkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar, Praful Hinge, Krains Fuletra, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards. Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ryan Rickleton, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Raghu Sharma, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Naman Dhir, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Allah Ghafanzar, Ashwani Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Mayank Markande, Shardul Thakur, Quinton de Kock, Danish Malewar, Mohammad Izhar, Atharva Ankolekar, Mayank Rawat. Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyala Avinash, Harnoor Pannu, Suryansh Shedge, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Lockie Ferguson, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Vishnu Vinod, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Pravin Dubey, Vishal Nishad. Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, M.S. Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zak Foulkes. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Salam, Abhinandan Singh, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Satvik Deswal, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan. Rajasthan Royals: Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Sandeep Sharma, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao, Brijesh Sharma, Adam Milne, Kuldeep Sen. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Salam, Abhinandan Singh, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Satvik Deswal, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Prithvi Raj Yarra, Luke Wood. Article Source: IANS
Use of robotic tech avoids digging at 38 sites to fix leakage: BWSSB
Karnataka Assembly adopts GBA amendment Bill to add members
The Deputy Chief Minister agreed to the suggestion by the Opposition members to drop the provision for appointing nominated members to the GBA
Bengaluru Woman Loses Over Rs 2 Crore In Digital Arrest Scam, Sells Property To Pay Cybercriminals
A Bengaluru woman lost over Rs 2 crore to a digital arrest scam, selling property and taking loans. Whitefield police registered an FIR as cybercrime losses surge across Karnataka.
RCB Squad, IPL 2026: List Of Players Bought By Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB Full Squad, IPL 2026: Here is the full list of players bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 auction.
GBA Chief directs detailed survey for new road to reduce congestion near Bellandur lake
Joint enforcement operation targets pubs, bars ahead of New Year celebrations
In the wake of the Goa pub fire tragedy, multiple departments have launched a joint operation for the first time in the city to crack down on pubs, bars, and restaurants that are violating norms and lacking basic infrastructure
Venkatesh Prasad hopeful of governments permission for IPL opening fixture in Bengaluru
Bengaluru Man Dies After Being Shuttled Between Hospitals, Bystanders Ignore Wifes Desperate Pleas
Venkataramanan, a Bengaluru mechanic, died after hospitals allegedly denied urgent care and bystanders ignored pleas for help.
Cab drivers protest new parking rules at Kempegowda International Airport
Cab services to and from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) were severely disrupted on Tuesday morning after hundreds of cab drivers staged a protest against the new parking and pick-up rules introduced by Bangalore International Airport Limited
Who is Mangesh Yadav? Left-arm speedster from MP T20 League joins Virat Kohli's RCB at Rs 5.2 crore
Mangesh Yadav emerged as one of the biggest uncapped stories of the IPL 2026 auction after Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought the left-arm pacer for Rs 5.2 crore. Here's a look at who he is, his MP T20 League rise, and why RCB invested big.
IPL Auction 2026: Defending champions RCB shop smart with 16.4 crore purse
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured Venkatesh Iyer for seven crore rupees and Jacob Duffy for two crore rupees at the IPL Auction 2026. These acquisitions aim to strengthen the team as they enter the 2026 season as defending champions. The franchise focused on selective buys to maintain their title-winning core.
When Humanity Failed Bengaluru. A Heart Attack, A Crash And A Pleading Wife
A dying man and his wife, forced to go from hospital to hospital on a bike, were faced with complete indifference, first from the medical system and then, after meeting with an accident, from passersby in Bengaluru.
Women scientists from IISC, IIT Madras & NCBS TIFR bag HULs Women in STEM Fellowship
The Fellows were awarded at an event held at HULs R&D campus in Bengaluru in the presence of distinguished Women STEM leaders, including Dr Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary, Office of Principal Scientific Advisor, Govt of India, Dr Annapurni Subramaniam, Director, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, and Dr Aridni Shah, Co-founder and CEO, Immunito AI.
FIR against Shilpa Shetty`s restaurant in Bengaluru for voilating rules
An FIR was recently registered against Shilpa Shetty`s restaurant, Bastian, in Bengaluru for violating laws. The eatery was reportedly operating past the stipulated closing time, leading to authorities to take action
IPL Auction: I Would Like To See Him Play As Opener For KKR, Says Anil Kumble On Cameron Green
Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India cricketer Anil Kumble wants Cameron Green to play as an opener for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after he emerged as the most expensive overseas buy at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction so far, and the third most expensive purchase in the history of the tournament. Green made his IPL debut in the 2023 season after the Mumbai Indians (MI) bought him for Rs 17.5 crore. Notably, at the time, he became the second-most expensive overseas player in IPL auction history and the most expensive Australian player. Most recently, he played in IPL 2024 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after being traded in from MI. In 12 innings, he made 255 runs at a strike rate of 143.25 and picked up 10 wickets in 13 matches with the ball at an economy of 8.61. I would like to see him play the opening slot for KKR. I think, in terms of a finisher, KKR already have a decent line-up. They have Rinku Singh, for instance. I dont think they utilised their resources well last season. If you compare it to the season when they won the trophy, it was a similar kind of line-up. Yes, of course, Shreyas Iyer, the skipper, was missing, and Mitchell Starc, the key fast bowler, was also missing. However, if you look at the kind of batting depth they had Ramandeep Singh, Rovman Powell, and Rinku Singh; these are all capable and experienced batters who can operate in the No. 5, No. 6, and finisher roles. So I feel, they dont need a Cameron Green to do that job. I would rather see him at the top of the order, either opening or at No. 3, depending on where Ajinkya Rahane wants to bat. Sunil Narine could drop down to No. 6 or No. 7 or even act as a floater, Kumble told JioStar. However, the Australian all-rounder will take home only 18 crore, as per the new maximum fee rule. The maximum fee rule was brought in last year to address the collective concern of franchises that some overseas players were registering exclusively at mini auctions to exploit the supply-demand imbalance. As per the rule, the overseas player cannot be paid more than Rs 18 crore, which was the highest slab for franchises retaining players ahead of the 2025 mega auction. If the bid exceeded the Rs 18-crore mark, the additional money would be utilised by the BCCI for player welfare. However, the Australian all-rounder will take home only 18 crore, as per the new maximum fee rule. The maximum fee rule was brought in last year to address the collective concern of franchises that some overseas players were registering exclusively at mini auctions to exploit the supply-demand imbalance. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Experience is something the Delhi Capitals clearly lacked. While the uncapped batters did perform well last season Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam, in particular, played the finishers role effectively. Adding someone with David Millers experience and ability is a big plus. Pairing him with Tristan Stubbs, his South African teammate, strengthens the middle order significantly. At that price, its an absolute steal for the Delhi Capitals. I thought Gujarat Titans might look to bring him back, but they seem likely to stick with Washington Sundar for that role. Overall, its a very smart move by Delhi Capitals to add experience something they were missing last season. Article Source: IANS
Venkatesh Iyer takes 70% pay cut, joins RCB
Venkatesh Iyer saw a significant drop in his IPL 2026 auction price, moving from Rs 23.75 crore to Rs 7 crore after Royal Challengers Bengaluru outbid Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite a recent strong domestic performance, Iyer's previous IPL season was disappointing, leading to this substantial pay cut.
Request Made To BCCI To Hold IPL's Opening Match In Bengaluru: KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad
KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad: Bengaluru is likely to host the opening match of this year's Indian Premier League (IPL), with the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) formally requesting the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to conduct the marquee fixture in the city. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on December 12 had announced that cricket matches will be allowed at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium with safety measures. We've allowed cricket matches to be held at the stadium, taking necessary precautions to ensure safety and maintain Bengaluru's reputation, Shivakumar said. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on Tuesday, KSCA President and former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad said discussions have already been held with the BCCI on hosting the IPL opener in Bengaluru. The BCCI was also actively considering the proposal, Prasad added. Traditionally, the IPL opening match is held at the home ground of the team that won the trophy in the previous season. However, Prasad said certain issues that arose during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory celebrations had led to confusion earlier. Following the KSCA elections, he said the cricket association had held discussions with the state government to ensure smooth conduct of the matches. The Chief Minister (Siddaramaiah) and the Deputy Chief Minister (D.K. Shivakumar) have already given a green signal for hosting the tournament. I have also spoken to the Home Minister over the phone. The date for this year's IPL opening match will be finalised soon, Prasad said. He added that Bengaluru would continue to host IPL, international matches and games across all formats. Prasad also said star cricketer Virat Kohli would be visiting Bengaluru for the Vijay Hazare Trophy matches. He noted that Bengaluru has three stadiums, including the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, and a decision on the venue for the matches is yet to be taken. He also said discussions are underway to develop an international standard cricket stadium in Mysuru. Referring to the past three years, Prasad acknowledged that the cricket association had faced internal issues, but assured that his team would resolve all pending matters and prioritise the promotion of quality cricket. Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar had said, Home Minister G. Parameshwara has been tasked with overseeing the arrangements, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) President Venkatesh Prasad and police officials will discuss the details. Shivakumar emphasised that the decision was made to uphold Bengaluru's reputation and prevent any untoward incidents. The decision follows suspension of cricket matches at the stadium after 11 people died in a stampede during an RCB victory celebration in July this year. The Chinnaswamy Stadium had also lost the opportunity to hold a Women's World Cup match due to security concerns. The stadium has not hosted any matches since the stampede on June 4, in which 11 people were killed. The Chinnaswamy Stadium had also lost the opportunity to hold a Women's World Cup match due to security concerns. Also Read: Live Cricket Score They had also met the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and had submitted a request for the resumption of cricket matches. Article Source: IANS
Kongsi Tea Bar opens new outlet inside Holiday Inn Racecourse, Bengaluru
Thailand's popular bubble tea brand, Kongsi Tea Bar, has launched its latest outlet within Holiday Inn Racecourse Bengaluru, marking a significant entry into the premium hospitality segment.
Bengaluru police file FIR against Shilpa Shetty's Bastian
The Bengaluru police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Bastian, a restaurant owned by actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra.
Indian Premier League: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, while sharing insights into the teams approach to decision-making, said the franchise knows exactly what they want from the auction, which is underway here at the Etihad Arena on Tuesday. Shreyas Iyer joined Punjab Kings management at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, becoming only the second cricketer, after Rishabh Pant, to be a part of the process. There is no pressure as such. We had several meetings before coming here, and the way we have planned and prepared, everyone feels quite relaxed. We know exactly what we want, Iyer told JioStar. On the role of analytical data in auction strategy, he said, Analytical data definitely plays a big role. We have two analysts in our team, and the experience and depth of information they provide is immense. I dont know everything thats on the table yet, but once I sit down, Ill get a clearer picture. Im sure things are already buzzing. I can see it on the screen, and Im really looking forward to the experience and what it has to offer. Iyer, who left Kolkata Knight Riders after the teams victorious IPL 2024 campaign, was roped in by PBKS at the IPL 2025 mega-auction for a whopping Rs. 26.75 crore and handed the leadership duties. His captaincy proved critical for the team, as they reached only their second final in the tournaments history, only to lose the title to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who lifted their maiden cup. Iyer further recognised the transition the team has undergone over the past year to build a more stable squad. Crediting head coach Ricky Ponting for this change, he said, I feel it all started with Ricky coming on board. He is fabulous. His player management skills are amazing. He provides confidence and freedom to every individual, from the most senior player to the newcomers. He continued: When you have people like that alongside you, it gives a player immense motivation and confidence. I felt that basically gave us the liberty to go out there and perform to the best of our abilities. Iyer further recognised the transition the team has undergone over the past year to build a more stable squad. Crediting head coach Ricky Ponting for this change, he said, I feel it all started with Ricky coming on board. He is fabulous. His player management skills are amazing. He provides confidence and freedom to every individual, from the most senior player to the newcomers. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He further added, We have to rebuild the family. A lot of players will be returning from international duty, so I dont think we can implement changes immediately. We need a practice game to gel and bond as a team. Then we can identify what we want to work on. Article Source: IANS
As per the complaint, Harshavardhan allegedly called Chaitra's mother and threatened that the actress would be released only if their child was handed over to him.
Shilton Hospitality , a homegrown multi-brand hospitality group headquartered in Bengaluru, announces its 20th-anniversary milestone as it outlines a strategic expansion plan featuring new resort and club properties across South India. The announcement reflects the companys continued commitment to elevating guest experiences across regions, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Kabini, Chickmangalur, Coorg and Goa. Mr Anil Nagpal, Director, Shilton Hospitality Pvt Ltd Marking its anniversary year with industry recognition, Shilton Hospitality was recently honoured with the Certificate of Appreciation for Best Workplace & HR Practices at the 5th Edition Bharat CSR & Sustainability Summit & Awards 2025. The award acknowledges the companys sustained efforts in building a people-first culture, robust HR systems, and an inclusive workplace environment that empowers teams across all its brands. Over the past two decades, Shilton Hospitality has expanded into a diverse portfolio spanning business hotels, experiential resorts, casual dining, music festivals, serviced corporate residences and event catering formats. Its presence today includes key markets such as Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, and Kabini, with new developments planned in Coorg, Chikmagaluru, Goa and Bengaluru, including the upcoming Fireflies Chikmagaluru and Sinclair Club Yelahanka slated for 2026. Shilton International Under its umbrella, Shilton Hospitality manages a diverse portfolio of six core brands, each crafted for distinct consumer segments. Watsons and Watsons Cantina both serve as the groups popular casual dining and bar destination, while Fireflies offers serene resort and forest getaway experiences for leisure seekers. Shilton Hotels caters to both corporate and leisure travellers through its business hotel offerings. For events and large-format dining, 22 Catering delivers comprehensive solutions for corporate gatherings, celebrations, weddings, and private occasions. Rounding off the portfolio is Starlight, a budget-friendly neighbourhood bar format designed to offer accessible and familiar social spaces. Shilton Hospitality attributes its consistency to robust operational frameworks, leadership selection, and fail-safe systems designed to elevate guest experience. The company prioritises intensive staff training and a strong risk-management approach built on its internal ICE framework. Mr Anil Nagpal,Director, Shilton Hospitality , shared his perspective on the milestone, Completing 20 years is both a milestone and a moment of reflection for us. What began as a business hotel in Bengaluru has grown into a multi-brand ecosystem that caters to diverse traveller needs, while staying true to our roots in service, culture, and consistency. Assimilating from our ongoing ventures, our divested portfolio of large-scale events, being the founding partners of Echoes of Earth music festival and our future expansion into new wellness resorts and sports and recreation club formats, the group reflects on the essence of familiarity with comfort, community connection and evolving aspirations of our guests. With upcoming projects in Chikmagaluru, Coorg and Yelahanka, we are excited to deepen our footprint in South India while ensuring every property feels distinctly local and unmistakably a hospitality by Shilton . As Shilton Hospitality steps into its next phase of growth, the focus remains on expanding its resorts and club properties while strengthening brand experiences rooted in culture, sustainability, and operational excellence. With two major launches, Sinclair Club and Fireflies Chikmangalur planned for 2026 and continued momentum in its hospitality and F&B businesses, the group is poised for a transformative decade ahead. About Shilton Hospitality Shilton Hospitality is a Bengaluru-based multi-brand hospitality group with a 20-year legacy in business hotels, dining, resort experiences, serviced corporate residences and catering services. With a footprint across major South Indian cities and leisure destinations, the group is known for blending locally inspired design, thoughtful service, and sustainable operating practices. Its portfolio includes Watsons, Watsons Cantina, Fireflies Resorts, Shilton Hotels, Starlight, and 22 Catering. The company continues to expand through a fully owned-property model, ensuring consistency, quality, and long-term value across every brand it operates.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted in the Assembly that he will complete his full five-year term and aims to lead Congress back to power in 2028. His comments address speculation over leadership changes within the ruling party, highlighting his significant political experience and strategic importance for the Congress ahead of the next state elections.
IPL 2026 Auction: Duckett Goes To DC; De Kock Joins MI
Indian Premier League: England wicketkeeper-batter Ben Duckett was sold to Delhi Capitals for a base price of Rs 2 crore in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction, taking place here at the Etihad Arena. Duckett made his T20 debut in 2012 and has scored 5,397 runs in 216 T20 matches, including 34 half-centuries. With a best score of 84, he has amassed 527 runs for England in 20 games at an average of 29.27 and a strike rate of 153.64. He has played for Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League, Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League, and Welsh Fire in The Hundred, among other T20 competitions worldwide. South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock, who has showcased great form during the ongoing white-ball series, was signed by the Mumbai Indians for a base price of Rs 1 crore. De Kock was released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) following the IPL 2025. De Kock has represented Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants, and Kolkata Knight Riders across his IPL career. In 115 games, he has amassed 3309 runs at a strike rate of 134.02 and an average of 30.63. The wicket-keeper batter scored an incredible 90 off 46 balls against India in Chandigarh in the second T20I of the ongoing five-match series. South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock, who has showcased great form during the ongoing white-ball series, was signed by the Mumbai Indians for a base price of Rs 1 crore. De Kock was released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) following the IPL 2025. Also Read: Live Cricket Score This marks Allens second IPL franchise after an earlier stint with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Meanwhile, England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith and Jonny Bairstow, Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and India's KS Bharat remained unsold. Article Source: IANS
BJP MLC claims that many CBSE and ICSE schools hardly teach the language, which was evident by the fact that students from such schools struggle to read Kannada
IPL 2026 Auction: Green Goes To KKK For Record Fee Of 25.20 Cr; RCB Takes Venkatesh For Rs 7 Cr
Indian Premier League: Australian allrounder Cameron Green batted for the biggest pay cheque at the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction here at the Etihad Arena, when three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired his services for a whopping price of Rs 25 crore, while reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought India allrounder Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 7 crore. Registered as a batter, owing to a goof-up by his manager during the player auction registration, Green went past the previous record set by his Australia teammate Mitchell Starc, who was bought by KKR for Rs 24.75 crore in the IPL 2024 auction. Cameron made his IPL debut in the 2023 season after Mumbai Indians (MI) bought him for Rs 17.5 crore. Notably, at the time, he became the second most expensive overseas player in IPL auction history, besides being the most expensive Australian player. Most recently, he played in IPL 2024 for RCB. In 12 innings, he made 255 runs at a strike rate of 143.25. Picked up 10 wickets in 13 matches with the ball at an economy rate of 8.61. Has also played for Mumbai Indians - from where he was traded. Further down the capped batter's list, South Africa's David Miller went to Delhi Capitals at a base price of Rs 2 crore, while India's Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan and New Zealand opener Devon Conway, along with Australian batter Jake Fraser-McGurk, went unsold. Most recently, he played in IPL 2024 for RCB. In 12 innings, he made 255 runs at a strike rate of 143.25. Picked up 10 wickets in 13 matches with the ball at an economy rate of 8.61. Has also played for Mumbai Indians - from where he was traded. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Meanwhile, other capped all-rounders, including England's Gus Atkinson, India's Deepak Hooda, New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, and South Africa's Wiaan Mulder, remained unsold. Article Source: IANS
Cameron Green Tops IPL 2026 Mini-Auction Charts with Rs 25.20 Crore KKR Deal
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green bagged the biggest pay cheque at the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction here at the Etihad Arena, when three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired his services for a whopping price of Rs 25.20 crore, while reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 7 crore. Registered as a batter, owing to a goof-up by his manager during the player auction registration, Green went past the previous record set by his Australia teammate Mitchell Starc, whom KKR bought for Rs 24.75 crore in the IPL 2024 auction. Green made his IPL debut in the 2023 season after the Mumbai Indians (MI) bought him for Rs 17.5 crore. Notably, at the time, he became the second-most-expensive overseas player in IPL auction history, and the most expensive Australian player. Most recently, he played in IPL 2024 for RCB after being traded in from MI. In 12 innings, he made 255 runs at a strike rate of 143.25 and picked up 10 wickets in 13 matches with the ball at an economy of 8.61. Further in the capped batter's list, South Africa's David Miller went to Delhi Capitals at his base price of Rs 2 crore, while India's Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan and New Zealand opener Devon Conway, formerly with Chennai Super Kings, and Australia batter Jake Fraser-McGurk, formerly with DC, went unsold. Green made his IPL debut in the 2023 season after the Mumbai Indians (MI) bought him for Rs 17.5 crore. Notably, at the time, he became the second-most-expensive overseas player in IPL auction history, and the most expensive Australian player. Most recently, he played in IPL 2024 for RCB after being traded in from MI. In 12 innings, he made 255 runs at a strike rate of 143.25 and picked up 10 wickets in 13 matches with the ball at an economy of 8.61. Also Read: Live Cricket Score A total of 1390 players registered for the Player Auction, out of which 350 players were shortlisted; 240 Indian and 110 are overseas recruits. The pool comprises 224 uncapped Indian players and 14 uncapped overseas players, adding significant depth and fresh talent to this year's auction roster. Article Source: IANS
Robots revolutionise sewer repairs in Bengaluru as 38 major roads saved from digging
Bengaluru's water board is now using robots to inspect sewer lines, a move that drastically cuts down on disruptive road digging. This high-tech approach allows for precise identification of pipeline issues, saving costs and speeding up repairs. The initiative enhances urban asset intelligence, paving the way for predictive maintenance and improved worker safety, marking a significant modernization of infrastructure management.
Karnataka pips Maharashtra to win national conservation energy award-2025
Karnataka has reclaimed the National Energy Conservation Award for 2025, showcasing its strong performance in energy efficiency initiatives. The state also maintained its 'front-runner' status in the State Energy Efficiency Index for the third consecutive year, outperforming Maharashtra in the latest evaluation.
IPL 2026 to begin from March 26; Cameron Green Becomes Costliest Overseas Player, Bags 25.20 Cr Deal
Mumbai, Dec 16: The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be held from March 26 to May 31, but uncertainty remains over whether defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host matches at their home venue, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, following a deadly stampede earlier this year. As per tradition, the IPL [] The post IPL 2026 to begin from March 26; Cameron Green Becomes Costliest Overseas Player, Bags 25.20 Cr Deal appeared first on Northlines .
Captain Shreyas Iyer Joins PBKS Think Tank At IPL 2026 Auction Table
Captain Shreyas Iyer: Shreyas Iyer joined Punjab Kings management at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction table, becoming only the second cricketer, after Rishabh Pant, to be a part of the process. The IPL 2026 auction is currently underway here at the Etihad Arena. Pant was part of the auction table when he was the Delhi Capitals skipper, for the 2024 edition of the event. IPL 2024 was Pants comeback to the league after his near-death accident. That edition, notably, was also his last with the franchise, as he was roped in by the Lucknow Super Giants at the IPL 2025 mega auction last year. Iyer, who left Kolkata Knight Riders after the teams victorious IPL 2024 campaign, was roped in by PBKS at the IPL 2025 mega-auction for a whopping Rs. 26.75 crore and handed the leadership duties. His captaincy proved critical for the team, as they reached only their second final in the tournaments history, only to lose the title to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who lifted their maiden cup. The IPL 2025 runners-up have already retained a core group of 21 players, providing a stable base as they plan to fill a few important gaps with the 11.5 crore they still have. With four remaining slots, including two for overseas players, PBKS has the structure and flexibility to make precise, high-impact additions. With a near-complete roster, Punjab Kings will mainly focus on targeted, minor upgrades during the auction rather than major overhauls. They aim to acquire a powerful middle-order batter to boost late-game scoring and increase batting lineup flexibility. The IPL 2025 runners-up have already retained a core group of 21 players, providing a stable base as they plan to fill a few important gaps with the 11.5 crore they still have. With four remaining slots, including two for overseas players, PBKS has the structure and flexibility to make precise, high-impact additions. Also Read: Live Cricket Score PBKS squad before IPL 2026 auction: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson. Article Source: IANS
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