Indias startup cash keeps finding one address, with $4.4 billion going to Bengaluru
Bengaluru secured $4.4 billion in startup funding during the first nine months of 2026. Total startup funding in India reached $10.3 billion despite a decline in funding rounds. Mumbai and Gurugram followed in funding, but with significantly less than Bengaluru. Delhi's funding dropped significantly, while Hyderabad saw a rise in its funding totals. The concentration of startup funding remains prominent in established cities across India.
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across metro cities on September 25
Clothing tag helps Bengaluru police identify decomposed body of woman murdered about 20 days earlier
The accused, identified as Sagar Chandra Rawat, allegedly killed his wife Anusuya Behara, 28, following a fight over a financial matter in their rented house near Sampigehalli on August 11
Vascon Engineering bags order worth 660 crore from Qualcomm
Vascon Engineers has received a Letter of Intent to develop Bengaluru office facilities with three basements, G+12 floors, and associated infrastructure
Vascon Engineering receives order worth 660 crore from Qualcomm India
Vascon Engineers on Friday said it has received an order worth Rs 660 crore from IT company Qualcomm India for the development of an office facility at Bengaluru. In a regulatory filing, Vascon Engineers said it has received the Letter of Intent for the development of an office facility comprising three basements, Ground + 12 floors, and associated infrastructure at Bengaluru. The work has to be completed within 30 months from the date of site handover, the filing added. Vascon Engineers has executed hundreds of projects in the commercial, industrial and residential space. Shares of Vascon Engineers were trading at Rs 34.46, up 3.42 per cent on the BSE.
Bengaluru CEO and IIT Madras alumnus Siddharth Dialani took matters into his own hands to address a hazardous footpath that posed a risk to public safety. After reporting the issue to local authorities with no action taken, he decided to cover the repair costs himself. His actions shed light on the persistent struggles urban citizens encounter when dealing with civic responsibilities.
Works by Isha Valentine, Vidhya Venkatappa on display at MKF Museum of Art
Bengaluru-based artists Isha Valentine and Vidhya Venkatappa are currently showcasing their works at MKF Museum of Art
Greenpeace India recently hosted a talk on environmental awareness as part of its Bengaluru Rising campaign
Bengaluru to scale higher ground with indie music fest
The Higher Ground Music Festival kicks off its second edition this weekend
Manipurs Lo! Peninsula bring shoegazing and rage to Bengaluru
Manipur-based Lo! Peninsula make their firsr-ever appearance in Bengaluru this weekend
Begum Akthar: Of heartbreaks and high notes
Dastan-e-Akhtari, a Dastangoi performance held recently in Bengaluru, journeyed into the world of the singer.
Where are 2-5 crore homes selling the most? Bengaluru and NCR lead
India's 2-5 crore residential segment recorded around 1.15 lakh crore in home sales across major residential markets in H1 2026.
Meet Vishvavardhan Sharma, 9, who built an offline Gita app
Introducing Vrishvardhan Sharma, a gifted nine-year-old from Bengaluru whose early mastery of the Bhagavad Gita has brought him into the national spotlight. He completed many Gita parayanas and memorized Paninis Ashtadhyayi, showcasing his dedication. Beyond academic pursuits, he ventured into programming, creating impactful apps such as GitaVardhan and KannadaVardhan to connect people with ancient wisdom. His unique ability to merge age-old scholarship with contemporary innovation has garnered him various honors.
Vascon Engineers bags Rs 660-cr work order from Qualcomm India
For development of G+12 floor office building in Bengaluru
At $4.4bn, Bluru tech funding this yr nearly equals next 5 cities combined
4 from Pune killed as SUV crashes on Chennai e-way
SC gives Ktaka a week to reply on TNs Cauvery shortfall plea
Ktaka announces 2,500 aid for farmers, seeks national disaster tag for drought
Koppal Gavi Mutt Pontiff to inaugurate Dasara 2026
A Bengaluru fathers plan to surprise his daughter with a book nearly went awry after he accidentally left his handbag on a Vayu Vajra BMTC bus while travelling from Kempegowda International Airport to Hebbal. According to a TOI report, conductor Mohammed Rafi Biradar found the unattended bag, kept it safe and later returned it to Venkatesh Harthi, ensuring the father could still take home the gift and the special moment he had planned for his daughter.
Beyond the screen: Why live storytelling is having a moment in India
Bhajan jamming:Bengalurus new weekend beat for kids
A tale of two tables: When Britain and India sit down to eat
This weekend, Bengaluru is pulling an all-nighter for arts
AI to decode hidden signs of depression in doctor-patient chat
BJP MLA wanted 2.5k minority voters struck off rolls, said they were Pakistanis: Congress president
We dont respect public spaces: Singer recalls painful train ride
Worst drought in 150 years as 217 taluks reel under rain deficit
These sommeliers are making wine tasting unpretentious with the Viva La Vino festival
The third season of Viva La Vino brings Indian and international labels, and highlights trends such as natural wines and zero proof alcohol. We speak to founders Devati Mallick and Gargi Kothari, about what to expect from the festival
Bengaluru mans gift, accidentally left on bus, gets a safe ride home
After 16 years, two-wheelers may get toll-free ride on Electronics City flyover
Karnataka HC says national security overrides personal rights, upholds land acquisition for DRDO
Bengaluru may get waste wardens to boost segregation, garbage monitoring
Contractors reject most of Bengalurus waste collection packages
Childrens lit fest this weekend in Bengaluru
Bengaluru sneezes as flu arrives early this year
Mandya farmers protest Cauvery water release recommendation
Protesters block old Mysuru-Bengaluru highway, urge state govt to safeguard drinking water and irrigation needs
SIR: Civil society groups to conduct social audit in Kodagu on September 29 over deletions
Scrap SIR in Karnataka: Shivakumar
Scrap SIR in Karnataka: Shivakumar Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday called for scrapping the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of electoral rolls in the State, warning that genuine voters, especially from poor and disadvantaged sections, could be excluded. In a statement, Shivakumar said the SIR exercise raised serious concerns about how [] The post Scrap SIR in Karnataka: Shivakumar appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Citizen wardens, ward-level planning proposed to strengthen solid waste management
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research professor wins Indian Institute of Sciences KRS Sastry prize
Illegal Rohingya immigrants began discreetly settling in Jammu & Kashmir in 2009 during the rule of Congress-NC government.
KSRTC to operate 850 extra buses for Gandhi Jayanti weekend
The special services will operate from Bengaluru on October 1 and 2, while additional buses will run to Bengaluru from various intra-state and inter-state destinations on October 4 to cater to the expected passenger rush
Growing up in a gender-neutral household, Bengaluru man Harish Closepet learned the art of cooking as a shared family responsibility. When his daughters were born, he began crafting their lunchboxes with imaginative and appealing meals, transforming traditional recipes to delight their taste buds. His creativity captured attention after a video of his lunchbox creation went viral, paving the way for his audition on MasterChef India 2023.
2 fake ex-servicemen promise jobs to students, arrested by Karnataka police
Karnataka govt seeks Rs 250 crore from Visvesvaraya Technological University
Over 5,000 Community Health Officers to march to Bengaluru on September 28
160 Bangladeshi nationals sent back after deportation operation in Bengaluru
As many as 160 Bangladeshi nationals living without valid documents in Bengaluru and nearby Karnataka districts were deported after legal formalities. Police and the FRRO coordinated the operation, with detainees transferred to the national border and handed over to the BSF
Optimo Capital appoints former RBI CGM as an independent director
Bengaluru-based non-banking finance company Optimo Capital on Thursday said it has roped in former RBI Chief General Manager Shrimohan Yadav as an independent director on its board. In this role, he will guide the company's board on governance, risk and regulatory matters and will serve on certain important board Committees, the company said. Yadav served as Chief General Manager in the department of regulation, overseeing the licensing and ownership of private sector banks, small finance banks and payments banks, along with bank acquisitions, restructuring and governance. He currently serves as an independent director across the boards of a leading small finance bank and NBFCs and also acts as a senior Advisor to prominent firms in the financial services, the company said. As Optimo works toward its target of Rs 1,200 crore in assets under management, from Rs 441 crore at present, by the end of March 2027, Yadav's rich experience will be instrumental in ensuring that its ...
SIR row: Congress says 13 crore voter names deleted
SIR row: Congress says 13 crore voter names deleted Bengaluru: AICC General Secretary and Karnataka Congress In-Charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of hijacking the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that 13 crore voter names had been deleted from electoral rolls across 19 states through the Special Intensive [] The post SIR row: Congress says 13 crore voter names deleted appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Watchman found dead in Bengaluru
Bengaluru police issues guidelines to curb harassment, extortion by transgender persons
L&T Technology Services Partners with Cognite to Advance Engineering Intelligence with Industrial AI
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India & Phoenix, Arizona, United States Business Wire India
Adieu to Rev. Fr. Lawrence Noronha: A Life of Prayer, Simplicity and Faithful Service
Adieu to Rev. Fr. Lawrence Noronha: A Life of Prayer, Simplicity and Faithful Service Bengaluru: The Archdiocese of Bangalore mourns with deep sorrow the passing of Very Rev. Fr. Lawrence Noronha, one of its senior and respected priests, who died at the Clergy Home at the age of 93. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy [] The post Adieu to Rev. Fr. Lawrence Noronha: A Life of Prayer, Simplicity and Faithful Service appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Anarock acquires 51% stake in DSP Design Associates for nearly Rs 250 crore
Anarock has announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in DSP Design Associates for Rs 250 crore. This acquisition positions DSP to further enhance its design and architectural services while maintaining its founding leadership. The firm is known for its extensive portfolio across major Indian cities, including Mumbai and Bengaluru. DSP has successfully completed over 1,000 projects, showcasing its capabilities in various sectors.
Four killed as car hits divider on Chennai-Bengaluru expressway
Kolar: Four persons died after a car overturned following a collision with a divider on the Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway near Maragal in Bangarapet taluk of Kolar district. One other occupant was critically injured in the accident and is undergoing treatment. According to preliminary details, the car was travelling on the expressway when it crashed into the 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 .
Hyderabad interstate burglar arrested in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A B.Tech graduate with an unusual travel trail has been arrested by Wilson Garden police for allegedly committing more than 30 house burglaries across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The accused, Vinod Kumar from Hyderabad, allegedly travelled to Bengaluru by flight, committed burglaries and returned by air after completing his operations. Police said 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 .
Digi Yatra set to include international travel, domestic air travel for foreigners
Face-based boarding at airports yet to start due to infrastructure gaps at airports; the pilot programme for international departures will run between October and December at Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and Mumbai airports
Hyderabad B Tech student held for burglary in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A B.Tech graduate with an unusual travel trail has been arrested by Wilson Garden police for allegedly committing more than 30 house burglaries across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The accused, Vinod Kumar from Hyderabad, allegedly travelled to Bengaluru by flight, committed burglaries and returned by air after completing his operations. Police said 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 .
Cauvery row: Karnataka CM says will release water only if available; Tamil Nadu flags 20 TMC deficit
Railway Board Clears BEML Trains For Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, October Launch Likely
My Bengaluru Brain Buffered: Rs 9,000 Monthly Rent For 'Big Room' In Pune Shocks Internet
Tech workers and young professionals based in Bengaluru, a city infamous for skyrocketing real estate costs, expressed disbelief.
8th Pay Commission: Can Level 8 employees get Rs 1.52 lakh/month gross salary in 8th CPC?
8th Pay Commission salary calculator: The 8th Pay Commission is set to convene in Mumbai and Bengaluru to deliberate on salary structures and fitment factors. Key stakeholders will bring forward crucial topics during these meetings. The results of previous discussions in September have shaped aspirations for upcoming salary adjustments. Calculations for the current basic and gross salaries will consider multiple factors, particularly the dearness allowance, with the definitive outcomes awaiting the commission's official report.
Google Cloud pushes Gemini deeper into Indias businesses
At an event in Bengaluru, Google Cloud outlined its India strategy, which combines Gemini AI models and infrastructure, to take AI from pilots into production environments through industry partnerships.
Nandini milk to cost more as karnataka weighs Rs 4-5 hike
Bengaluru: Nandini milk is set for a price revision in Karnataka, with the state government agreeing to increase the retail rate by approximately Rs 4 to Rs 5 per litre after milk producers unions sought a substantial hike. The development follows repeated representations by the 16 cooperative milk unions in the state. The unions had Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka Congress MLCs call to pause Gruha Lakshmi scheme triggers political row; BJP targets govt Bengaluru: A demand by Congress MLC Thippanna Kamakanoor in the Legislative Council to suspend the Gruha Lakshmi guarantee scheme for a year and prioritise irrigation projects has triggered a political controversy in Karnataka, bringing differences of opinion within the government [] The post Karnataka Congress MLCs call to pause Gruha Lakshmi scheme triggers political row; BJP targets govt appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Bengaluru CEO Says 'Won't Hire Males From 4 States', Sparks Row Online
The announcement drew reactions from several users, with some questioning whether candidates were being generalised based on their state of origin.
Bengaluru CEO says company will not hire men from UP, Bihar, Rajasthan and MP, sparks debate
Kumble Conducts Two-day Masterclass For Emerging Spinners At BCCI Centre Of Excellence
Team India Head: Former India captain and legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble recently conducted a special two-day masterclass for targeted young spinners at the Board of Control for Cricket in Indias (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) here. The session was designed to help the country's upcoming spinners refine their skills under the guidance of Kumble, India's highest wicket-taker in international cricket through 619 Test wickets and 337 ODI scalps. Earlier this month, the Targeted and Emerging Spinners spent a 2-day masterclass at the BCCI Centre of Excellence with one of India's biggest match-winners with the ball - Mr. Anil Kumble. The attendees had the privilege of hearing from the legend on what it takes to succeed at the Elite Level and also working on specifics as Mr. Kumble enriched them on the finer aspects of their game, the BCCI posted on its official 'X' handle on Thursday. Also present during the masterclass was former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi, who serves as the dedicated spin-bowling coach at the state-of-the-art high-performance facility in Bengaluru. Joshi is also a part of the Indian mens squad for the upcoming Asian Games mens T20 cricket event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Earlier this year, former India left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan conducted a specialised three-day red-ball camp for pacers from India A and U-19 setups at the CoE. Ex-India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh also conducted a specialised four-day camp for off-spinners at the CoE from March 23-26. In the camp conducted by Harbhajan, Tanush Kotian, Himanshu Singh and Saransh Jain were present. Meanwhile, the CoE is still seeking applicants for Head of Sports Science and Medicine at the facility. The key role remains vacant following Nitin Patel's resignation in March 2025, with CoE head VVS Laxman and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia previously highlighting the ongoing challenges in identifying a suitable candidate for the crucial post. Earlier this year, former India left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan conducted a specialised three-day red-ball camp for pacers from India A and U-19 setups at the CoE. Ex-India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh also conducted a specialised four-day camp for off-spinners at the CoE from March 23-26. In the camp conducted by Harbhajan, Tanush Kotian, Himanshu Singh and Saransh Jain were present. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The position will have a key focus on player welfare, injury prevention and rehabilitation, physical development, research, innovation and the adoption of relevant technologies and services. The selected candidate will be based out of the CoE in Bengaluru and will report directly to Laxman. Interested candidates have been asked to submit their applications by September 30. Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru Entrepreneur Restricts Male Recruitment From UP, Bihar, MP And Rajasthan
Founder cites workplace safety after alleged misconduct; critics question blanket hiring restrictions based on regional identity.
Luke Williams Replaces Lisa Keightley As Mumbai Indians Head Coach For WPL 2027
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Two-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed Luke Williams as their new head coach ahead of the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) season. Williams, who coached Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their maiden WPL title in 2024, takes over from Lisa Keightley, who decided to step down from her role. Im really excited to be joining Mumbai Indians, a respected and successful organisation, and working with this talented group of players and support staff. We have a great opportunity to build something together, play an exciting brand of cricket and compete for success. Im looking forward to the challenge and to giving our fans plenty to be proud of, Williams said in a statement on Thursday. Lisa, the former Australia womens cricketer, was made the MI head coach ahead of WPL 2026 as a replacement for Charlotte Edwards, who took up England womens head coach job. But Lisa joining Cricket Australia as the national development lead earlier this month, where she will be responsible for the development of the women's game, left her in doubt over continuing with MI in the WPL. Williams previously parted ways with RCB last year ahead of the mega auction held in New Delhi due to scheduling overlaps with the Womens Big Bash League (WBBL), where hes head coach of the Adelaide Strikers. We are delighted to welcome Luke Williams to the Mumbai Indians family. Luke is a proven winner and brings with him rich experience, a deep understanding of the womens game, and a strong commitment to developing players. Our girls have created a proud legacy in the WPL, and I am confident that, with Lukes guidance and Harmans leadership, they will continue to grow, achieve greater success, and inspire young girls everywhere to dream big. I wish Luke, and the entire team the very best as we begin this exciting new chapter together. I would also like to thank Lisa Keightley for her contribution to Mumbai Indians and wish her the very best for the future, said MI owner Nita M. Ambani. Our girls have created a proud legacy in the WPL, and I am confident that, with Lukes guidance and Harmans leadership, they will continue to grow, achieve greater success, and inspire young girls everywhere to dream big. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Action will then move to the WPL 2027 player auction, scheduled to be held on October 28 in Kochi. According to a BCCI statement, the tournament will be played from January 14 to February 7, 2027, though the host cities for the marquee five-team tournament are yet to be revealed. Article Source: IANS
KPSC SIT officer moved to Chitradurga SP post within two days
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has transferred IPS officer Kushal Chouksey to Chitradurga and appointed him as the district Superintendent of Police, shortly after the Karnataka High Court included him in the Special Investigation Team probing alleged irregularities in the KPSC veterinary officer recruitment. Choukseys transfer came two days after the High Court issued its order 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 .
Luke Williams appointed Mumbai Indians head coach ahead of WPL 2027
Mumbai Indians have appointed Luke Williams as their new head coach, succeeding Lisa Keightley. Keightley chose to leave after a disappointing fourth-place finish in the previous season. Williams has experience as a head coach for multiple teams, including the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The team's owner, Nita Ambani, highlighted his proven track record and commitment to player development.
Luke Williams takes over from Lisa Keightley as Mumbai Indians' head coach in WPL
Luke Williams has had success in the WPL in the past, back in 2024, when he was the head coach in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's title run
Tenth edition of Neev Literature Festival to be held in Bengaluru
The theme for the festival, this year, is Stories from the Heart, which pays tribute to the idea that books can help open up conversations and create lasting connections, says festival director Karthika Gopalakrishnan
Indi taluk added to Karnataka drought list after Cong MLA Patil submits resignation in protest
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 24 (IANS) The Karnataka government has yielded to pressure from Congress MLA Yashwantharayagowda Patil by adding Vijayapura district's Indi taluk to the drought-hit list on Thursday, a day after the legislator submitted his resignation protesting its exclusion from the list. The government has included Indi taluk in the ground-truthing list and issued an official notification to this effect. Patil had resigned from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, protesting the exclusion of Indi and Chadachan taluks from the drought-hit areas list. The development came after Patil conveyed his concerns to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and expressed disappointment that his repeated requests to include the two taluks had not been considered. I have conveyed my concerns to the Chief Minister, and he has assured me that the issue will be rectified. Twelve taluks in Vijayapura district have been declared drought-hit. However, only my two taluks have not been included in the drought declaration. I am repeatedly being treated unfairly. Ours is the last taluk, yet it has not been declared drought-hit. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has understood my concern, and I am confident that he will rectify the issue, Patil said. Patil, the Congress MLA from Indi, had submitted his resignation letter to Assembly Speaker G.S. Patil and also informed Chief Minister Shivakumar about his decision. His resignation triggered a political uproar in the Assembly, with the Opposition BJP demanding clarification from the Speaker. Former Home Minister and BJP MLA Araga Jnanendra raised the issue in the Assembly and sought clarification on the status of Patil's resignation. R. Ashoka also intervened, saying he was speaking in his capacity as the Leader of Opposition on the resignation of a sitting MLA. Ashoka said the BJP had a copy of Patil's resignation letter and recalled Shivakumar's earlier statement that resignations submitted by legislators would be accepted. Is the resignation now accepted? If so, does D.K. Shivakumar's word have any value? If you have the courage, accept the resignation, Ashoka said. Responding to the Opposition, CM Shivakumar said there was no need for the BJP to panic and maintained that Patil's resignation was linked to the concerns of people in his constituency. This is a resignation given for the sake of the people's livelihood. The Prime Minister has also warned us about the drought situation, CM Shivakumar said. The Chief Minister said Patil had been under pressure as farmers in his constituency had borrowed money and invested in cultivation. He also explained that there were established guidelines for declaring a taluk drought-affected and that the government could not arbitrarily declare an area drought-hit. The Speaker later clarified that Patil's resignation had not been accepted, stating that it did not comply with the prescribed rules. Patil's latest resignation came amid continuing dissatisfaction among some Congress legislators over the declaration of drought-hit taluks. He had earlier also expressed disappointment after being denied a ministerial berth during the recent Cabinet expansion. Following efforts by Shivakumar and senior Congress leaders, he had withdrawn his earlier resignation and continued as MLA. Karnataka had declared 188 taluks as drought-affected in four phases under the drought-declaration guidelines framed by the Centre in 2020. The first phase covered 101 taluks, followed by 23 in the second, 53 in the third and 11 in the fourth phase.
Bengaluru FC's Darren Caldeira on club-led model, OCI players, salary caps in ISL
CEC should resign; scrap SIR process, conduct fresh electoral roll revision: Karnataka CM Shivakumar
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 24 (IANS) Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and called for the scrapping of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and a fresh revision of electoral data to protect democracy and every citizens right to vote. Speaking to media in Bengaluru, CM Shivakumar said, The right to vote is the right to live. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi have raised their voices in defence of the voting rights of the people of the country. He alleged that attempts were being made to misuse the voting rights of ordinary citizens for political purposes. Similar attempts have been made in West Bengal, Bihar and several other states. Now they are trying to do the same everywhere, including Karnataka. I had also requested the Election Commission yesterday to give more time, he said. Referring to differences among members of the Election Commission, CM Shivakumar claimed that the autonomy given to the poll panel was being misused. When a majority of the members do not agree with an opinion, a decision cannot be imposed unilaterally. It would be better if the Chief Election Commissioner voluntarily resigns on moral grounds, he said. The Chief Minister demanded that the ongoing SIR process be scrapped and a fresh exercise be undertaken. We are not talking about Congress votes or BJP votes. Every citizen has the right to vote, and that is the right to live. Nobody can suppress that right, he said. Referring to Forms 6, 7 and 8 used in the electoral roll revision process, CM Shivakumar questioned the manner in which the current exercise was being conducted and alleged that it could particularly affect illiterate and disadvantaged sections of society. This is not merely a matter of opinion. It is a fundamental right. This is the voice of the common man, he said. He also said that the issue should be debated on a larger platform, including in Parliament, and opposed any alleged pressure or intimidation of officials in different states in the name of the Election Commission. We want a fresh SIR to be conducted. Everyone should be given their rights. The situation must be reviewed comprehensively to ensure the right to every vote, and the electoral data must be re-examined, CM Shivakumar said.
Australia says OpenAI agent hacked into government website
By Renju Jose and Chris Thomas SYDNEY, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Australia said on Thursday an OpenAI agent breached a government health data portal in June, gaining unauthorised access to files, in what could be the first known instance of an AI agent hacking a government website. The breach is one of the highest-profile incidents of AI agents accessing external systems outside the United States, coming on top of several recent breaches globally by rogue AI agents that have alarmed governments and companies. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the OpenAI agent gained unauthorised access to the medical statistics portal of Medicare, Australia's universal health insurance programme, while conducting research on public medical spending. Evidence currently available is there is no broader compromise to the ... network. Nonetheless, this situation is obviously unacceptable, Albanese told reporters on Wednesday in New York, where he is attending the UN General Assembly. Investigations continue and Australia has voicedits extreme concern about this incident to OpenAI CEO SamAltman, Albanese said, adding that he was deeply disappointed by the company's delay in notifying the government. It took until September 10 before there was any notification at all, Albanese said, adding that theinvestigation would also examine why government systems hadfailed to detect the breach in the first place. He also warned that three other government health-related websites may have been impacted by the OpenAI agent's activity, but did not confirm that had occurred. In a statement, OpenAI said its review found no evidence of patient records being accessed. It added that it identified activity involving several Australian government websites and services as our models attempted to look up answers ... our models took actions we did not intend. The AI agent breach adds to tensions between Australia and the largest US-owned technology companies. Canberra has already drawn criticism from social media firms and Washington after introducing a world-first ban on social media for children under 16 and new rules that force tech firms to let users switch off algorithm-driven content on their feeds. The Australian government has set up a task force to investigate the breach and check whether existing network security is adequate for preventing similar incidents. 'AI MODELS ATTEMPTED TO LOOK UP ANSWERS' The breach was announced the same day the world's leading AI companies warned the United Nations Security Council of the risks AI posed to humanity, appealing for governments to work together to manage the increasingly powerful technology. Australia has faced a series of hacking attempts on corporations and government-linked firms over the past four years. Defence Minister Richard Marles said the Medicare portal that was breached did not contain individual medical claims, benefit payments, personal banking details, or patient medical histories of Australia's 27 million people. Instead, the website holds only aggregated data on healthcare use across the country, he said. However Australia considered the breach serious. There were blocks clearly which were coming back telling the AI agent 'no'. The AI agent found a way around those blocks - didn't accept no for an answer, Albanese told reporters. Theincident is the latest of several recent incidents in which ChatGPT maker OpenAI has disclosed hacks or unauthorised activity involving its AI agents well after they occurred. Rivals Anthropic, Google's Gemini, and Meta have also disclosed incidents of their agents accessing external systems. Maurice Chiodo, an Australian mathematician who works at Cambridge University's Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, said the breach appeared to be a significant escalation in seriousness from similar incidents we have seen in recent months. He added that while there was a lot of talk of new laws around AI, policymakers needed to first consider enforcing existing ones, like those that criminalise unauthorised intrusions into computer systems. (Reporting by Renju Jose in Sydney, Chris Thomas in Mexico City, Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru, Raphael Satter in Washington; Editing by Maju Samuel, Jonathan Spicer, Clarence Fernandez and Sonali Paul) This article originally appeared on Reuters at https://finance.yahoo.com/news/australia-pm-albanese-says-openai-204422718.html
Ktaka drafts law to keep schoolteachers out of non-teaching duties
Public Duty Roll To Spare Educators From Census, Election Work
Ktaka to release 3 tmcft Krishna water to Telangana
Cong MLA quits over drought list, Speaker rejects resignation
Over 70 tree species among 1,128 marked for felling for Hebbal tunnel project
The species list includes Indian Kino, Big-leaf Mahogany, Beleric Myrobalan, Indian Jujube, Maple-leafed Bayur Tree, Paper Mulberry and Yellow Tabebuia, among others.
Channelling Dolly Parton: Bengalurus drag artists pay tribute to the Queen of Country
When passport turns into art: If your face cant identify you, what can?
Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration seeks price cap on essential medical devices
Create public health cadre, do ground-level checks: Experts
Drug safety: High-quality testing lab in Karnataka soon
