Bengaluru company launches low-cost treatment for blood cancer
Immuneel Therapeutics, co-founded by Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, has introduced Qartemi, India's second CAR-T cell therapy, to treat B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. This therapy is priced at a fraction of similar treatments in the West and offers a new option for aggressive blood cancers.
Previous Karnataka government had okayed project change on land Metro operator wants
Bengaluru wakes up to unseasonal rain, five more wet days likely
Relaunched Madlabs seeks to make science engaging in Bengaluru
Pre-university students decry high fee for markscard corrections
Activists wants law to address discrimination on campuses
Kanchi seer asks Brahmins to work unitedly
High travel costs: Bengaluru fans forced to resell Coldplay tickets
Karnataka high court frowns at paring down of aid for construction workers kids
Engineering student jumps to death in Bengaluru
Woman fends off sexual assaultby internet technician at home
E-bus crashes into restaurant wall, no casualties
Despite the odds, I rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic, says Ananya
In an exclusive interview with Bangalore Times, the rower speaks about her love for the open ocean and what drew her to this extraordinary challenge
Bengalurus Lalbagh in full bloom ahead of Republic Day
The diverse displays included Ikebana, Indian floral art, floral rangoli, vegetable carvings, and exhibits that showcase Dutch flowers, Thai art, Janur, and Bonsai.
Vijayendras supporters have decided to hold a meeting in Bengaluru on Saturday before their Delhi visit
Infant undergoes successful surgery for rare radial artery aneurysm
Rajnikanth's iconic cigarette flip has a Bollywood connection; this legend inspired it
Thalaiva recalled trying to make his particular style statement and said that while he was in Bengaluru shooting for a film, he saw Bollywood actor Shatrughan Sinha do it in one of his films.
Karnataka to likely enforce cess on vehicle registrations from February
This follows the passing of the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Legislative Assembly last December
Bengaluru Metro Rail Set For Major Fare Hike Amid Rising Operational Costs
BMRCL sources said the hike would be somewhere between 30-40 per cent as operational costs has escalated exponentially.
Sarala Aviation unveils prototype for India's first air taxi; Aims to launch in 2028
Sarala Aviation, a Bengaluru-based startup, has unveiled its prototype air taxi, Shunya, designed for 20-30 km trips at speeds up to 250 kmph. Targeting launch by 2028, Shunya aims to combat traffic congestion and pollution. It accommodates six passengers, with plans to expand to other cities and introduce a free air ambulance service.
India-US ties: Once unthinkable now indispensable outgoing envoy says after meeting PM Modi
NEW DELHI: What was seen as unthinkable a generation ago will seem as indispensable a generation from now, outgoing US ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti on Sunday reflected about the ties between two countries after his farewell call-on with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Garcetti on Sunday called on Modi with his family for a final meeting and later said the compelling and consequential partnership between the two countries has reached new heights due to the efforts of the Indian Prime Minister and the outgoing President Joe Biden. Garcetti had taken over as the 26th United States Ambassador to the Republic of India on March 15, 2023. His meeting with PM Modi came a day before Donald Trumps inauguration as Americas 47th President of the United States. Garcetti like some of his predecessors is a political appointee to the post of US ambassador to India. In a post on social media platform X, Garcetti wrote, Had a great final visit with PM Modi with my family. Its clear that he and President Biden have raised our compelling and consequential US-India partnership to new heightsrecord visas, record trade, record defence collaboration, record space cooperation, record students, record investments and so much more. He expressed his gratitude to PM Modi and the people of India for their warm hospitality and underlined that the US-India partnership has become indispensable and will continue to grow stronger in the coming years. What was seen as unthinkable a generation ago will seem as indispensable a generation from now, thanks to the work of these leaders and the people of our nations. Thank you Prime Minister and thank you to all Indians. Its been a daily joy to help co-write this chapter with you, he added. Had a great final visit with PM Modi with my family. Its clear that he and President Biden have raised our compelling and consequential U.S.-India partnership to new heightsrecord visas, record trade, record defense collaboration, record space cooperation, record students, pic.twitter.com/oHCbZBwX3v U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) January 19, 2025 Garcettis last official engagement in India was the site dedication ceremony of the US Consulate office in Bengaluru on Friday along with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka D K Shivakumar. The US Ambassador then highlighted the rich history of US-India relations, dating back to 1776 when the US opened its second-ever consulate in Kolkata, India. He noted that the recent inauguration of the US Consulate office in Bengaluru marks an expansion of the US presence in India, rather than a new beginning. EAM Jaishankar announced on the occasion that India will open its Consulate in Los Angeles. Garcetti was elected as the 42nd Mayor of Los Angeles in 2013. When elected, he was the youngest mayor in Los Angeles history, and he was re-elected in 2017 with the widest margin ever recorded in his city.
India enters flying Taxi era with 'Shunya' prototype launch
The nation's first flying taxi prototype, named 'Shunya', was launched at the 'Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025' in New Delhi. The unveiling of 'Shunya' is a historic step towards sustainable and futuristic mobility in the country. The prototype was showcased by Sarla Aviation, a Bengaluru-based company that is at the forefront of developing India's most sophisticated electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Bengaluru Metro Rail set for major fare hike between 30-40%
BMRCL sources cited that the operational cost has escalated exponentially, which made the board take this decision.
Bengaluru metro fare: Soon, you might have to pay much more as ticket prices may increase
Bengaluru's BMRCL is set to implement a significant fare hike ranging from 30 to 40 per cent due to rising operational costs. The decision follows a recent 15 per cent bus fare increase by the state transport department. BMRCL highlights the necessity to clear loans from various financial institutions, prompting this inevitable fare adjustment.
New Delhi: Bengaluru-based aerospace startup Sarla Aviation unveiled its prototype flying taxi Shunya at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi. Manufacturing firm Sona SPEED signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sarla Aviation to push this big project. According to the company, Sarla Aviation is now developing an electric vertical take-off and []
Endangered Indian grey wolf gives birth to eight pups in Karnatakas first Wolf Sanctuary
The sanctuary is home to many wildlife species, including wolves, leopards, peacocks, blackbucks, foxes, hares, and porcupines
Bengaluru wakes up to wet Sunday
C.S. Patil, scientist and director, IMD Bengaluru said that most districts of south interior Karnataka have received rainfall.
Indias first flying taxi prototype unveiled
New Delhi: In a bid to realise the dream of air taxis and transform urban mobility in India, the countrys first flying taxi prototype, called Shunya, has been unveiled at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 here. Precision manufacturing firm Sona SPEED signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation towards this goal. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bengaluru techie poisons woman after spying on her; drinks toilet cleaner to evade arrest
Imdad Basha, obsessed with Uzma Khan, poisoned her in a fit of jealousy over her upcoming marriage. Although making it look like a joint suicide, Basha fed Uzma real poison while he consumed non-lethal cleaner. An investigation revealed the murder, and Basha was arrested based on Uzma's brother's complaint.
Bengaluru wakes up to unseasonal rain; IMD predicts more showers across Karnataka - Deccan Herald
Bengaluru wakes up to unseasonal rain; IMD predicts more showers across Karnataka Deccan Herald
A south Bengaluru auditor and five others have accused brothers running a real estate firm of selling six flats to multiple buyers using forged documents. An FIR has been filed, and police are collecting evidence for further investigation into the matter.
A new audio tour takes you on a walk across Bengalurus bookish haunts - Mint
A new audio tour takes you on a walk across Bengalurus bookish haunts Mint
Bengaluru weather: Light rain may lower temperature; Here's forecast for next week
New Delhi is expected to receive rain today, which will help lower temperatures, with fog likely for the next week. Light rain may also occur in several districts including Dakshina Kannada, Mysuru, and Bengaluru, while dry weather is predicted for North Interior and Coastal Karnataka. The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts shallow fog in North Interior Karnataka.
Kuppam farmers organic revolution for sustainable agriculture
VIJAYAWADA: For 38-year-old young farmer G Krishnamurthy, his four acres of land serve as his laboratory, where he has experimented with natural farming and worked wonders. The farmer is demonstrating to the world what the self-reliance of a farmer truly means. Hailing from the remote Sigalapalli village in Kuppam mandal of the Chittoor district, Krishnamurthy has spent over eight years cultivating not only crops but also hope and health for his community. My journey as a farmer in the real sense began in 2016 when I took over cultivation from my father. Following in his footsteps, I used organic fertilisers and pesticide-free methods. A turning point in my journey was attending the Zero Budget Natural Farming programme organised by Subash Palekar. From then onwards, my life has been devoted to natural farming, says this pioneering farmer. His commitment to sustainable practices has transformed his one-acre farm into a model of success, earning him recognition from local leaders and global experts alike. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, during a recent visit, lauded Krishnamurthy for his noble efforts, emphasising that his farming practices are not just about earning an income but are also driven by a deep sense of social responsibility. Naidu appreciated Krishnamurthys dedication to improving the health and well-being of his community through sustainable agriculture. After graduation, I worked for some time in Bengaluru, but the pull of my native land brought me back to my village. My familymy parents, wife, and three childrenare my support system. I am now pursuing a four-year course in natural farming from The Indo-German Global Academy for Agroecology Research & Learning (IGGAARL), having completed two years and with two more years to go, he says, explaining his passion for natural farming. Krishnamurthys approach to farming integrates livestock, biodiversity, and innovative models designed by the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) initiative. His A-Grade model combines crops like moringa, banana, papaya, curry leaves, castor, and 20 other biodiversity crops. Meanwhile, the Any Time Money (ATM) model, set on 20 cents of shaded land, grows 16 varieties of vegetables, including carrots, radishes, and beans. Additionally, he cultivates indigenous grains such as kumkuma shaali, black rice, and brown rice, further enriching his farms biodiversity. These sustainable practices have also been financially rewarding. With an initial investment of Rs 48,000, the A-Grade model now generates an annual income of Rs 2,99,600, providing approximately Rs 21,000 per month. The ATM model, requiring an annual investment of Rs 26,500, yields a net income of Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 per month. Krishnamurthy also earns Rs 45,000 annually through desi poultry farming and an additional Rs 5,000 monthly from a Non-Pesticide Management (NPM) shop he established with Rs 25,000. Altogether, his ventures bring in Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 per month, showcasing the profitability of natural farming. Krishnamurthys efforts extend beyond financial success. His family consumes only the produce grown on his farm, keeping them disease-free. Beyond his farm, he actively mentors fellow farmers, preparing and supplying bio-stimulants and botanical extracts to promote natural farming in the village. His plans include establishing a one-acre fruit orchard, further diversifying his farm.
Auto driver held for looting passengers residence in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: A 25-year-old auto driver was arrested by the Kamakshipalya police for committing theft at a passengers house. The accused has been identified as Karthik Kumar alias Tattoo Karthik, a resident of Byatarayanadoddi in Jigani. The complainant had booked an auto to Satellite bus stand on Mysuru Road, from his house on 12th Main, Vrushabavathinagar, in Kamakshipalya police station limits. The accused, who came to pick the complainant saw the latter keep the house keys next to a window. After dropping the passenger, Karthik returned to the formers house and stole Rs 1.7 lakh in cash, 138 grams of gold, along with other valuables, worth around Rs 8 lakh, by gaining access inside using the key. He then kept the key back near the window and left the place. A complaint was filed on January 7 and the accused was arrested the next day. The police scanned CCTV footage from the vicinity, which pointed at Karthik.
Software engineer kills lover in Bengaluru, attempts suicide after discovering her arranged marriage
BENGALURU: A 53-year-old software engineer allegedly killed his lover and later attempted suicide. The deceased has been identified as Uzma Khan (45), the accused is Imad Basha. The police said Basha poisoned Uzma in an apartment in Kundalahalli. Before attempting suicide, he alerted his family members, claiming that the duo had decided to end their lives. The relatives immediately called Namma 112, and the HAL police rushed to the spot, where they found Uzma dead and Basha unconscious. The police rushed him to a nearby hospital. Initially, an unnatural death report was registered. However, Uzmas sister suspected foul play. Further investigation by the police revealed that Uzma had been dead for almost 10-12 hours before they arrived. Additionally, the chat history on her mobile phone had been deleted. Suspecting Basha, he was questioned and who later confessed to killing her. The police said that Basha and Uzma were relatives and wanted to marry with their families approval. However, the marriage did not materialise due to various reasons. Both were divorcees. Basha worked in Mumbai and bought a flat in the same apartment where Uzma lived. Meanwhile, Uzmas family arranged her marriage to a Pakistan-origin resident of Austria. Basha, who had previously cloned Uzmas mobile phone, learned about her marriage. Based on this, he might have killed her, the police added.
BENGALURU: The Chamarajpet police registered an FIR against over 40 individuals, including women, for obstructing the police in performing their duty and staged the protest on station premises. The accused allegedly pushed the police personnel. The accused named in the FIR are Mehaboob Khan, president of the Tippu Nagar Masjid Committee, along with Shabbir, Masood, Siddiq, and 40 others. According to the FIR, a sub-inspector was investigating a case registered at the Chamarajpet police station, where a gang of five youth had assaulted a 21-year-old autorickshaw driver and damaged his vehicle on Tuesday. The same day Nayamath Pasha filed a complaint and the police took Pasha to the location near a masjid in Tippu Nagar for a spot visit. After the spot visit, the accused Chandan, Saleem, Masood, and Shabbir after learningabout the FIR registered against them, gathered a group of over 40 people, including women at the station premises and staged the protest. No arrests have been made yet.
Karnataka HC enhances compensation for family of Mary Sindhu to Rs 35.53 lakh in road accident case
BENGALURU: The Karnataka The Karnataka High Court enhanced the compensation from Rs 15.70 lakh to Rs 35.53 lakh to be paid by the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) to the parents of deceased Mary Sindhu, a BE civil engineering student killed in a road accident due to rash and negligent driving by the driver of a bus in 2015. A division bench of Justices KS Mudagal and Vijaykumar A Patil ordered BMTC to pay the compensation with an interest of 6 percent per annum from the date of the petition till its realisation. The parents moved the high court against the order of the tribunal which awarded a compensation of Rs 15.07 lakh with 9 percent interest per annum. On the other hand, BMTC challenged the tribunal order. On appreciation of the oral and documentary evidence on record, we are of the considered view that the Tribunal is fully justified in recording the finding that the driver of the BMTC bus was negligent and the Corporation is liable to pay the compensation. The said finding of the Tribunal is neither perverse nor contrary to the evidence on record calling for interference in the appeal filed by the BMTC, the court said. Mary Franchana and Christy Babu, the parents of the victim Mary Sindhu, and her brother from CV Raman Nagar in the city moved the high court in 2017, seeking a compensation of Rs 50 lakh for the death of their daughter in a road traffic accident that occurred on November 12, 2015. Mary Sindhu was riding the pillion on a scooter and they were proceeding on Hosur Main Road when they reached PES College, Konappana Agrahara in the city. The scooter rider was riding at moderate speed on the extreme left side of the road by observing traffic rules. The BMTC driver, who was driving at high speeds in a rash and negligent manner, crashed into the scooter. The impact threw the rider and pillion rider onto the road and they were dragged to a distance. Mary Sindhu, who sustained multiple injuries, was shifted to a hospital, but shed died on November 15, 2015.
BENGALURU: Quashing a notification issued by the state government reducing the amount provided for educational assistance to children of construction workers, the Karnataka High Court directed the Karnataka Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board to consider the applications of petitioner-students and similarly situated applicants. It advised the board not to drive every person to knock on the doors of the court seeking identical relief, and said the state can bear the brunt of litigation, but not the poor citizen. It noted that the state government should stop treating the funds that belonged to construction workers and their children as the property of the Board for bartering away for wasteful expenditure. It also directed the Comptroller and Auditor General of India to take up, if not already done, and complete the audit of the funds of the Board within three months and place the report before the court. Justice M Nagaprasanna passed the order while allowing the petition filed by two students of construction workers, Amrutha M, studying Master of Business Administration, and Ankitha H, a student of law, and Karnataka State Building and Other Workers Federation, questioning the October 30, 2023 notification issued by the state government to reduce the educational assistance. The state government and Board should disburse educational assistance to the applications received for financial years 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23 till the completion of students education, said the judge, adding that the notification dated August 13, 2021, would prevail. The rights of construction workers cannot be railroaded in broad daylight by the state government, or the authorities like the Board. The core issue revolves around the education of two girl children of construction workers. Therefore, before I say omega, I wish to observe that the State must remember that it should take all steps towards educating women, as it is said, educating a man is educating an individual; educating a woman is educating a generation, he observed. On the Boards contention that it has financial constraints, the court said such projections are preposterous, to say the least, as crores of rupees are not spent elsewhere. There is no accounting of the interest earned on deposits close to Rs 7,000 crore, the court added. According to the notification issued on August 13, 2021, the children of construction workers are entitled to educational assistance of Rs 35,000 per semester. This was amended and the impugned notification dated October 30, 2023 was issued reducing the amount to Rs 10,000 from Rs 30,000 and Rs 35,000 for graduation or post-graduation. The petitioner-students moved the court as their applications for educational assistance was turned down by the state government.
ISRO successfully demonstrates Vikas engine restart; flags off LVM3 for commercial operations
BENGALURU: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday announced that the team of research scientists had successfully completed the demonstration of the restart of the Vikas Liquid Engines on January 17. The tests were done at the ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu. Vikas engine is the workhorse engine that powers the liquid stages of all the launch vehicles. The test marks a milestone in the development of technologies for recovery of stages, leading to reusability in future launch vehicles, a press release from ISRO read. The scientists explained that a series of tests are carried out to validate the restarting of the engine under different conditions. During the test, the engine is on for 60 seconds and then it is shut-off for a period of 120 seconds, after this it is restarted and fired for a seven seconds duration. All engine parameters during the test were found to be normal and as expected. Earlier, a short duration restart test was successfully done in December 2024 with a shut-off time of 42 seconds and firing duration of seven seconds. More tests are planned in the coming days to optimise the performance of the engine under restart conditions, ISRO added. ISRO flags off LVM for commercial operations ISRO on Saturday informed that the its Chairman V Narayanan flagged off the launch off the core liquid stage (L110) Launch Vehicle Marck-3 (LVM3) at Sriharikota on January 17. This is the 10th L110 liquid stage integrated at ISROs Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. It is earmarked for the LVM3 mission under a commercial agreement between NSIL and AST and Science, LLC to launch their BlueBird Block-2 satellite. The L110 was designed and developed by Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre during the development of the LVM3 launch vehicle and is powered by twin Vikas engines with a propellant loading of 110 tonnes.
Karnataka ministers demand fair share of union funds; accuse Centre of injustice
BENGALURU: After Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, it was the turn of Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda to seek more funds from the Union government. After a meeting with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Byre Gowda demanded that Karnataka be given its fair share of funds. He said injustice is being done to Karnataka when it comes to release of funds and urged the Union government to rectify the same. Why should we be denied our fair share of funds? Weve sought funds for Karnataka, which have to be rightfully given to us. This is based on the work we have done. Funds should be released without any further delay, he said. The revenue minister, however, expressed confidence that the Centre would set right the imbalance in terms of fund release. However, speaking defensively, Union minister Chauhan said the state government should first utilise the funds the Centre had already provided. The Union government would provide funds without any delay. He urged the state government to effectively utilise the funds already released and promised that additional resources would be made available. We will work on increasing the allocation for staff and the ATMA scheme, Chauhan said. On Friday, Siddaramaiah accused the Union government of betraying the state in terms of allocation of funds. Stating that there was a drastic drop in budget allocation, Siddaramaiah said Karnataka received only Rs 6,310 crore of the Rs 1,73,030 crore allocated to various states. This marks a sharp decline compared to previous years, with the states allocation falling from Rs 46,288 crore in 2018-19 to Rs 44,485 crore for 2024-25. For 2024-25, it was Rs 15,000 crore. Siddaramaiah has been raising the issue with the Union government, accusing it of meting out step-motherly treatment to Karnataka in terms of fund allocation.
Rajinikanth credits Bengaluru school APS for shaping acting career; shares heartfelt message
BENGALURU: Superstar Rajinikanth, who was unable to attend the 90th anniversary celebrations and the alumni meet of his alma mater Acharya Patashala School (APS) in Basavanagudi, shared a heartfelt video message about his days in the school from Bangkok. He said that his acting journey started at APS laying the seed for his future acting career which earned him the superstardom. Rajinikanth posted a video message in Kannada, which is doing the rounds in social media since Saturday, saying he was in a Kannada medium school and was the topper in his class by securing good marks. He was also a class monitor, and his brother enrolled him in English medium for high school at APS, where he struggled due to language constraints. However, with support from teachers at APS, he overcame the challenges, the actor said. Due to his professional commitment, Rajinikanth said that he was unable to attend the school programme. I wish I could have been there with all of you. It would have been a memorable experience, the actor said. Rajinikanth also recalled his days at Government Primary and Middle School at Gavipuram. At the Gavipuram school, I was a good student, a topper and even the class monitor, he said. I passed middle school with an impressive 98% and chose APS High School for secondary education, he added. The actor said that due to the challenge, he transitioned as a last bench student from the first bench. From being a topper on the front bench, I moved to the last bench, he admitted, recounting how he struggled with subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, the actor said. He also admitted that he went into depression due to language constraints. However, with the support of his teachers, he was able to clear Classes 8 and 9 but failed in Class 10 as he could not do well in subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The star informed that a teacher dealing with Chemistry took free classes for extra hours and he was able to clear the exams later. The star then was enrolled at APS college and acted in a drama related to Adishankara and Chandala. Rajnikanth played Chandalas character. The college won the competition along with that, Rajnikanths Chandala role was adjourned as best and thus his beginning as an actor which later earned him superstardom. I am proud to acknowledge the impact the school has had on me. Next time, I will make it, Rajinikanth concluded.
Karnataka-born MP Chandra Arya enters race for Canada PM post
BENGALURU/TUMAKURU : If the affection for mother tongue Kannada runs in his blood, his love for Canada has etched in his heart and mind. Chandra Arya, a Canadian MP running for the Canada prime ministers post, hails from Karnataka. In 2022, he had made all Kannadigas proud by speaking in Kannada in the House of Commons of Canada. Born in Dwaralu village in Sira taluk of Tumakuru district, Arya keeps visiting his hometown. His relative and Sira MLA TB Jayachandra said, Arya has not forgotten his roots. He has kept in touch with his friends and relatives. If he becomes Canada PM, that would be a proud moment for Kannadigas and all Indians. Such a development could also help Karnataka and India on the policy front. The three-time Nepean MP, who migrated to Canada in 2006 with his wife and young son, aims to make that country a USD 5 trillion economy if voted to power. On Saturday, he claimed to have submitted a $50,000 compliance deposit to the Liberal Party for the leadership contest (PM post). We have received more than 1,000 endorsements (well above the required 300) from across Canada. Additionally, we have secured over 200 endorsements from three different provinces (exceeding the requirement of 100 endorsements per province), he posted on X. Even as Canadian PM Justin Trudeau stepped down in the first week of January, Arya was the first to announce that he would be running for the top post. We will criminalise the glorification and display of support to terrorists, extremism and terrorist organizations. Canada needs a modern national law enforcement agency, with extensive powers and with a 21st-century mandate to safeguard national security and protect us from extremism, cyber crime, bio threats, and foreign interference. Scientists, engineers, and industry professionals will lead the way in crafting fact-based policies to grow our economy and tackle climate change effectively. Activist-driven policies, like the consumer carbon pricing mechanism, will be let go, he posted on X. He apparently fights for pro-Hindu sentiments, as he condemned the depiction of deity Kaali smoking and holding a rainbow flag in a movie, made by Leena Manimekalai, with the same name sometime back. Chandras father Govindaiah, who now lives in Bengaluru, worked as a commercial tax officer, a job that involved transfers, that helped Chandra acclimatise to new places and situations and make new friends. He obtained an MBA from Kousali Institute of Management Studies, Dharwad (Karnataka University). Migrating to Canada, he worked as an engineer, then in a financial institution funding small industry and as an entrepreneur owning a manufacturing company. He was an Investment adviser in a bank before entering politics.
Delayed salaries force Karnataka employees to pay extra loan interest; seek government intervention
BENGALURU: A section of employees from a few government departments are not getting salaries on time for various reasons. For no fault of theirs, those who have taken loans from the Karnataka Government Insurance Department (KGID), or have to pay their monthly contributions to KGID policy, have ended up paying penalty interest for delays in their payments. Now they have approached senior authorities in the state government to rectify levying more interest for delayed payments. Government employees of a few departments in some districts, including Zilla and Taluk Panchayat, Health, Education , Women and Child Welfare and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, have not been receiving salaries on time. In many cases, it is delayed by days, in many others by months. This issue has been continuing over several years. The government-sanctioned posts are 7.7 lakh, of which around 5.4 lakh posts are filled. The shortage has resulted in the government depending on a large number of contract employees, especially guest lecturers, pourakarmikas and others, who too are not getting salaries on time. Employees pay additional loan interest due to delayed salary The state government spends more than Rs 1 lakh crore and with 7th Pay Commission recommendations, it increased by at least Rs 22,000 crore to Rs 25,000 crore, including for salaries and pensions. The government is struggling to manage this and this is one of the reasons for delays in payment of salaries, said a senior official requesting anonymity. CS Shadakshari, President, Karnataka State Employee Association, said KGID, a government-owned body, gives loans for lesser interest. The loan amount is deducted on a particular date every month. But when the salaries are delayed, many are unable to pay the interest on time. The salaries are delayed for various reasons. But for no fault of theirs, they are paying additional interests, he said. He has written to the Additional Chief Secretary (Finance), urging him to make changes in the software of KGID that deducts additional interest for delayed payments. Employees who are facing inconvenience have approached me. It is not just loan interest payment, even KGID monthly contributions are also paid late, he said.
MUDA scam case: ED attaches 142 properties worth Rs 300 crore involving Siddaramaiah
BENGALURU: After the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) attached 142 immovable properties worth Rs 300 crore on Friday under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with the MUDA case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others, all eyes are now on the Lokayukta report on the alleged MUDA site allotment scam. The Karnataka High Court has directed the Lokayukta Police, probing the alleged scam in which Siddaramaiah and his wife BM Parvathi are accused No 1 and accused No 2, to submit its report by January 27. Siddaramaiah was booked under Sections 9 (bribing public servant by a commercial organisation) and 13 (criminal misconduct by a public servant) of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA), Indian Penal Code (IPC), and Prohibition of Benami Transaction and Land Grabbing Acts. Under the PC Act, the Lokayukta Police are investigating whether there was any criminal intent (mens rea) behind the allotment of premium sites worth around Rs 56 crore to Parvathi at Vijayanagar, an upscale locality in Mysuru, in 2022 for 3.16 acres of land acquired from her by MUDA at Kesare village in Mysuru, which was worth around Rs 3.25 lakh. Under the PC Act, the Lokayukta Police are probing whether there was any conspiracy to wield influence (by the accused) to get the premium sites allotted and whether they were the recipients of any illegal gratification, said sources. The ED, which has launched an investigation into the alleged scam based on the FIR registered by the Lokayukta Police, unearthed several violations, including alleged benami and other illegal transactions. During the investigation, it was found that 3.16 acres of land was reportedly denotified and converted illegally. The land parcel was allegedly transferred to Siddaramaiahs brother-in-law Mallikarjun Swamy in 2005 and he reportedly gifted it to Parvathi in 2010. Since the land was acquired by MUDA to develop a layout, Parvathi was allotted sites in Vijayanagar with higher circle rates in violation of norms. Swamy and land owner Devaraju have been named as the third and fourth accused in the FIR, which was registered on September 27, 2024, by the Lokayukta SP, Mysuru, on the direction of the special court for elected representatives in Bengaluru, which took cognisance of a complaint filed by RTI activist Snehmayi Krishna. The latter has named Siddaramaiah as the prime accused and his wife as the second accused. Siddaramaiah has repeatedly claimed that the land was transferred to his wife in accordance with law and that the BJP government was in power in 2021 when the plots in Vijayanagar were allotted to her. The case also relates to alleged violations by MUDA in which many people were illegally allotted alternative sites than they were entitled to in lieu of their land acquired under a 50:50 scheme, which was introduced in November 2020 and scrapped by Siddaramaiah in 2023. Under the scheme, land losers were entitled to 50% of the developed sites, while the other half was retained by MUDA. DKS says ED move nothing but political vendetta A day after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) provisionally attached 142 immovable properties worth Rs 300 crore in connection with the MUDA case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday termed it as political vendetta. Siddaramaiah and his family members have no role in the alleged MUDA scam and they have been needlessly drawn into the issue, he told reporters after reviewing preparations for the unveiling of a Mahatma Gandhi statue at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha. He said the ED investigation into the MUDA case is a tedious and long process. The court has to take up the trial. I have faced cases of ED almost every day. I will not comment much on the MUDA issue, he added.
USTM named University of the Year 2024 at Education Excellence Awards
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 18: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has been conferred with the University of the Year 2024 award at the Academic Insights Education Excellence Awards & Summit 2024, held in Bengaluru. The university secured this prestigious title after competing against top institutions from across India. USTM has already [] The post USTM named University of the Year 2024 at Education Excellence Awards appeared first on The Shillong Times .
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Congress to reclaim historic properties, including bungalow 7 at Jantar Mantar Road
NEW DELHI: The Congress party is set to launch systematic and serious efforts to reclaim properties belonging to the party prior to its 1969 split, including its erstwhile headquarters at 7 Jantar Mantar Road. The property, currently serving as the Delhi office of Janata Dal (United), holds significant historical value, having once been the hub of Congress operations in independent India. Referring to a recent Supreme Court judgment, Congress General Secretary (Communication) and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh emphasised that the verdict has paved the way for reclaiming these disputed properties. There are a large number of properties, including in Delhi, that belong to the pre-1969 Indian National Congress (INC) that were subject to legislation. There is now a Supreme Court judgment, which says that all the pre-1969 properties in which the Congress had operated from belong to the INC. So, 7 Jantar Mantar Road, according to the Supreme Court judgment, belongs to the Congress, Ramesh stated. He made these remarks during a press conference held at the newly inaugurated Congress headquarters, alongside AICC Treasurer Ajay Maken and Media Department Head Pawan Khera. Historically, Anand Bhavan, the ancestral home of the Nehru-Gandhi family in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), served as the Congress headquarters during the freedom struggle. After independence, the party shifted to Delhi, with 7 Jantar Mantar Road becoming its official head office in 1947. Following the 1969 split, the Congress under Indira Gandhi relinquished control of the property. According to Rasheed Kidwai's book, 24 Akbar Road: A Short History of the People Behind the Rise and Fall of the Congress, the party temporarily operated from Windsor Palace and later moved to a property on Rajendra Prasad Road in 1971. In 1978, it shifted to bungalow no. 24 on Akbar Road, which remains a hub of Congress activities. Making a case for reclaiming 7 Jantar Mantar Road, Ramesh highlighted that the Supreme Court judgment regarding a Bengaluru property set a precedent. We have taken possession of that property. All properties which have been subject to litigationand 7 Jantar Mantar Road is the most prominent examplemust be reclaimed. Its a historic building; it relates to the history of the Indian National Congress as much as Anand Bhavan. But because of a variety of reasons, including the split, INC did not take possession of 7 Jantar Mantar Road, he said. He also noted Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges remarks on January 15, where he stressed the importance of leveraging the Supreme Court judgment to reclaim the properties. Meanwhile, Ajay Maken stated that the process of relocating from the Akbar Road office to the newly inaugurated headquarters would be gradual, owing to the extensive records currently stored at Akbar Road. He also dismissed any plans to relinquish bungalow no. 24, citing the Bharatiya Janata Partys continued occupation of the Ashok Road property despite having a headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg.
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England Are Playing Entertaining Cricket, Enjoy Watching Them Play, Says Silverwood
T20 Asia Cup: Former England head coach Chris Silverwood said he has enjoyed watching England play entertaining cricket in their Bazball style in Tests ever since his successor Brendon McCullum took over. Silverwood became Englands head coach in October 2019 after Trevor Bayliss tenure ended. He spent two-and-a-half years in the role, before his tenure came to an end in February 2022 after England suffered a 4-0 Ashes defeat in Australia. No, it wasnt easy at times. There were some good results in there but obviously the Ashes was particularly hard and everything gets judged on Ashes results. It was hard on everybody, we did have some tough conditions to put up with but I dont want to say too much. I dont want to cry over spilt milk. Theyre doing great at the moment. Theyve played some entertaining cricket. Ive enjoyed watching them. As I said at the time I knew I was gone, Ill always be an England fan and I want them to do well. I still have a lot of friends in that dressing room, Silverwood was quoted as saying by inews.co.uk. Silverwood then worked as head coach of Sri Lanka, which included the side winning 2022 T20 Asia Cup and becoming runners-up in 2023 ODI Asia Cup. He said one of the fond memories of his time with Sri Lanka was them beating England in Bengaluru in the 2023 Mens ODI World Cup. It was a special moment. England had great players and to actually pull out the performance we did shows what the boys are capable of. The Sri Lanka team, we built momentum and we were great at home in bilateral series, we played some great cricket. And in the World Cup qualifiers we sailed through. It was just those little moments in the biggest games that didnt quite go our way. But everything in that game just fell into place. The game plan came off and thats why Sri Lanka sit where they do in the world rankings at the moment because theyre not as consistent as they would like to be. It was a special moment. England had great players and to actually pull out the performance we did shows what the boys are capable of. The Sri Lanka team, we built momentum and we were great at home in bilateral series, we played some great cricket. And in the World Cup qualifiers we sailed through. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
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Ktaka has become haven for robbers, people living in fear: BJP
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Wankhede, since 1974: Celebrating 50 glorious years of the iconic stadium!
The iconic Wankhede stadium celebrates Golden Jubilee this year. It has been a historic landmark for cricket witnessing some of the biggest moments of the sport. The ground situated off Marine Drive near South Mumbai, has seen extraordinary brilliance that will forever remain etched in our memories with history been made time and again. Here is a look at some of the finest encounters that are gonna be unmatched, a class apart as they only belong to the Wankhede: 50 years of Wankhede is hitting with nostalgia bringing alive all the fantastic triumphs, be it MS Dhoni finishing it off with that six up in the air at the 2011 World Cup final or the 1991 Ranji trophy final or the most recent India Semifinal victory for the 2023 World cup. Let us catch upon these one by one- Starting with the December 1979 test between neighboring rivals India and Pakistan. Pakistan had toured India in the season 1979-80 where they played six tests against hosts. The Sunil Gavaskar led India won the series 2-0. The third test played at Wankhede was won by India by 131 runs. India put up a target of 334 runs and restricted Pakistan to 173 runs in 68.3 overs. Then the 1991 Ranji trophy final , nothing less of a thrill between Mumbai and Haryana. The former could come close enough, falling two runs short of its victory. In the first innings for Haryana, Deepak Sharma scored a terrific 199 runs. On the other side, Dilip Vengasarkar fought valiantly with an unbeatable 139 for Mumbai while chasing down in the second innings. The loss was big for Mumbai, Dilip Vengasarkar weeped like a child. Three years later, the 1993 - 94 Ranji trophy which was won by Mumbai after a wait of 10 long years. The young team of players was led by Ravi Shastri, which faced a very experienced Bengaluru in the final with players like Ashok Malhotra, Arun Lal and Sourav Ganguly. It stands as the second best for India and the fourth best in the world. Then comes, another Ranji trophy final played between Mumbai and Tamil Nadu in 2002 - 03 . The 69 th season of the prestigious tournament was won by Mumbai, where it defeated Tamil Nadu by 141 runs. It was this year, when the elite and plate divisions were introduced in Ranji trophy. Another superb win came for Mumbai in the 2007 Ranji trophy final against Bengal at Wankhede. Mumbai clinched the title for the 37 th time. Here, Zaheer Khan led the state to victory taking 9 wickets in two innings. Rohit Sharma, Wasim Jaffer and Sachin Tendulkar scored major runs for the team. Mumbai won by a massive 132 runs taking the title back home. Who can forget the 2011 ODI World Cup final ? It was when India was on the chasing side following a target of 275 runs. The Indian openers fell off early, then Gautam Gambhir took the responsibility scoring 97 runs, and a youngster Virat Kohli adding 35 to the scoreboard. Then came MS Dhoni (91) and Yuvraj Singh (21) standing tall and fierce. With four balls still remaining, MS Dhoni hit off the six achieving the target and landing at 277 runs. Chants of Vande Mataram echoed the stadium, already in the celebratory fervor. This memory will forever be iconic for everyone, be it the cricketers, the fans, the administrators or the journalists. No one can ever deny this fact for sure, and its been scripted in the history! Let us also consider the very recent 2023 World Cup semi - final win of India against New Zealand that was again, at the Wankhede. India had put up a target of 397 runs at the loss of four wickets, with some amazing show with the bat by Virat Kohli (117), Shreyas Iyer (105), Shubhman Gill (80), Rohit Sharma (47) and KL Rahul (39). Apart from this, what led India to an enormous victory by 70 runs was the Mohammad Shamis 7 wicket haul. His class bowling could restrict New Zealand to 327 only. Did you know that the Wankhede stadium has also hosted the Hockey World Cup ? That means the stadium is significant not only for Cricket, but also for the national game of the country, Hockey as well. Even though Pakistan lost to India in 1979 test, it still has pleasant memories of winning the 1982 Hockey World cup against Germany. The Wankhede stadium with the Bombay Hockey Association hosted the tournament, notably which was the last of its kind to be played on grass. Well, India and Pakistan didnt face one another during the tournament being in separate pools. The Celebrations The Mumbai Cricket Association is holding a 7- day programme to celebrate the 50 -year milestone of the Wankhede stadium. It will organize various celebrations and events with some heartfelt tributes marking the momentous journey of Wankhede. Kick starting on January 12, there was an exciting cricket match played between MCA officials and a team of consul generals and bureaucrats. On Wednesday, the MCA honored the 1974 team of Mumbai that was the first one to play a Ranji match at the ground. There are 8 surviving recipients of the team to an award of Rs.10 lakhs each, including Sunil Gavaskar, Farokh Engineer, Karsan Ghavri, Ajit Pai, Padmalkar Shivalkar, Milind Rege, Abdul Ismail and Rakesh Tandon. The team rose to win the biggest domestic cricket tournament for 15 times in a row. In the morning ceremony, MCA also honored its workers at the grassroot level, the grounds men. It recognized around 175 ground staff members including curators. Followed with a grand celebration hosted by BCCI on the day itself, i.e. 19 th January 2025. The event will be held at the Wankehede Stadium from 6:00 pm onwards in the presence of some of the legendary cricket players of the Indian team including the former and current greats who have represented Mumbai. These include Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengasarkar, Ravi Shastri, Sachin Tendulkar, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Cricket stalwart like late Ajit Wadekar was also from the city of dreams. The evening will also have special live performances by Ajay-Atul and Avdhoot that will enhance the spirit and energy of the stadiums rich history and significance. And, the new trend of laser show will also be organized for the audience. Additionally, a coffee table book and a commemorative postal stamp will also be released. Rohit Sharma had a special recorded message for the occasion which was shared by MCA on its X handle. He said, Hello everyone. On 19 th of January this month, Wankhede will be celebrating its 50 th anniversary. Its a very, very proud moment for all the Mumbaikars especially who are involved in Mumbai cricket for so many years. Personally for me, I have a very, very special connection with this ground. So many memories. I started playing my age group cricket at this very venue. And since then, till now, its been a wonderful journey. With this, the Wankhede Stadium will embark on a new eventful journey in its coming era after 50 years. The evolution and the journey has been remarkable till now, and shall be more glorious in the years that follow. Let us be a part of the celebrations and gear up for more victories at the stadium!
No Fish, Meat Or Any Non-Veg Food To Be Sold In Bengaluru's Yelahanka For A Month | Here's Why
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BBMP bans crane usage, meat sales around Yelahanka ahead of Aero India 2025
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Steadfastly fighting against Ktaka govt: Vijayendra confident of retaining position
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Centre sanctions additional 4.68 lakh houses for poor people in Karnataka: Union Minister Chauhan
BENGALURU, Jan 18: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Saturday said the Centre has sanctioned an additional 4.68 lakh houses for the people from the economically weaker sections in Karnataka. This is apart from the 2.57 lakh houses sanctioned by the Centre originally, Chauhan, who holds rural development, agriculture and farmers Welfare portfolio, told reporters here. The Minister said he had a meeting with Karnataka rural development, revenue and agriculture ministers this morning. After Narendra Modi took oath as the [] The post Centre sanctions additional 4.68 lakh houses for poor people in Karnataka: Union Minister Chauhan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Karnataka BJP claims victory in MUDA scam; demands CMs resignation
Bengaluru: Following the Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation proving the illegal allotments by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), the Karnataka BJP has claimed that it is a major victory in its fight against the scam. BJP state President, B.Y. Vijayendra stated on Saturday that the EDs investigation has exposed significant corruption involving CM Siddaramaiah who 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 .
Virat Kohli, KL Rahul to miss Ranji Trophy games?
India premier batter Virat Kohli had communicated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he had a neck pain and won't be participating in the next leg of the Ranji Trophy beginning January 23, according to a report on ESPN Cric info. Just days after the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia that ended in favor of the hosts, the talismanic batter had taken an injection for neck pain, claimed the report. With the pain still persisting, Kohli told the BCCI medical staff that he would not join the Delhi side for their game against Saurashtra in Rajkot. In addition, KL Rahul is also likely to miss Karnataka's Ranji Trophy match against Punjab, beginning in Bengaluru on Thursday, to continue his recovery from an elbow niggle. The PTI has learnt that the India batter has conveyed to the BCCI medical staff his concern about the issue, and they are monitoring him currently. However, both the batters have a chance to play in the season's last final round, starting on January 30. Virat and Rahul are in contention and mostly likely to find a spot in the squad for the upcoming England ODIs and Champions Trophy. Kohli last appeared in a Ranji Trophy match in 2012, while Rahul played in the domestic league in 2020. Meanwhile, star players including Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill are likely to appear in the premier domestic tournament. The BCCI has made it mandatory for top players to appear in domestic matches as part of a 10-point diktat which was issued on Thursday. Players will need permission of the chairman of selectors to avail an exemption from this stipulation.
KL Rahul likely to miss Ranji Trophy match against Punjab
Bengaluru, Jan 18: KL Rahul is likely to miss Karnatakas Ranji Trophy match against Punjab, beginning here on Thursday, to continue his recovery from an elbow niggle. The PTI has learnt that the India batter has conveyed to the BCCI medical staff his concern about the issue, and they are monitoring him currently. However, Rahul has a chance to play against Haryana in the seasons last league match, starting on January 30. The Karnataka State Cricket Association is set to [] The post KL Rahul likely to miss Ranji Trophy match against Punjab appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Injury Woes Keep Kohli, Rahul Out Of Ranji Trophy Next Round: Report
Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have informed the BCCI medical team that they are dealing with injuries that will prevent them from participating in the upcoming round of Ranji Trophy matches starting January 23. Kohli is suffering from neck pain, for which he received an injection on January 8, following the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Despite the treatment, he is still experiencing discomfort, which will rule him out of Delhi's game against Saurashtra in Rajkot, ESPNcricinfo reported. Rahul, on the other hand, is dealing with an elbow issue that will keep him sidelined for Karnataka's match against Punjab in Bengaluru, the report added. On Thursday, the BCCI issued a detailed set of guidelines for players, including mandatory participation in domestic cricket. Any player unable to play must seek permission from the national chairman of selectors. Although both Kohli and Rahul will miss this round, they could still feature in the final round of the group phase, which begins on January 30. However, these matches conclude just before the ODI series against England starts on February 6. Both players are in contention for spots in the ODI squad and the Champions Trophy, with team selections for both tournaments set to be announced on Saturday. Other regular Test players, including Rishabh Pant (Delhi), Shubman Gill (Punjab), and Ravindra Jadeja (Saurashtra), will participate in the next round of Ranji Trophy matches. However, these matches conclude just before the ODI series against England starts on February 6. Both players are in contention for spots in the ODI squad and the Champions Trophy, with team selections for both tournaments set to be announced on Saturday. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
