Drug peddler held in Bengaluru; MDMA, ganja seized
Bengaluru student stabbed to death after clash
The deceased has been identified as Yogesh, son of Papanna, a resident of Nagadevanahalli; he was studying at Mahesh PU College in Nagarbhavi
BMTC steps in to support KSRTC, to run 150 additional outstation buses on October 1
According to an order issued by BMTC on Wednesday, the additional services will be operated from Kempegowda Bus Station and Mysuru Road Bus Station to cater to passengers travelling from Bengaluru to various parts of Karnataka.
Seven held in Bengaluru for printing and circulating fake 500 notes worth 21.68 lakh
41.5-crore housing complex for 128 Bengaluru police constables inaugurated
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 1: Herbalife India has released a new episode of its flagship podcast, Live Your Best Life, Unscripted, hosted by Ajay Khanna, Managing Director, Herbalife India. The episode features Paralympic medallist, Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee Dr Deepa Malik in a candid conversation on resilience, adaptability, self-belief and the ability to rebuild when life changes unexpectedly.
Tulu Sahitya Academy awards to be presented on October 4 in Bengaluru
Karnataka CM Shivakumar stages dharna at ECI office, seeks FIR over bulk Form 7 filings
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar led a protest outside the Election Commission of India office in Bengaluru with his Cabinet. He accused the BJP of submitting numerous Form 7 applications to delete eligible voters from electoral rolls. Shivakumar highlighted that many targeted voters belonged to minority communities and other marginalized groups. He demanded a timely investigation into the allegations and requested immediate action from election officials.
A Bengaluru apartment hunt has sparked a debate after a Reddit user described a 2BHK near their office priced at around Rs 70,000 a month, with a Rs 3-4 lakh deposit and a proposed 7-8% annual rent hike. The tenant said the flat had tiny bedrooms and limited furnishings, offered Rs 65,000 instead and walked away after the owner refused.
Karnataka CM stages sit-in outside CEO
Bengaluru, Oct 1 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, along with his Cabinet colleagues and MLAs, staged a sit-in outside Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukkumars office on Thursday, demanding an FIR over alleged electoral fraud during the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls. The CM said he would not leave the place until an inquiry was ordered and an FIR registered. Shivakumar held a meeting with Anbukkumar for about two-and-a-half hours before announcing the sit-in demonstration. I will remain here until I get the satisfaction that, under the law, I can protect the people through our fight, Shivakumar told reporters.
No Urdu Day event allowed on Vidhana Soudha steps: Ktaka CMO
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) Following the backlash over the proposed celebration of an Urdu festival to mark Urdu Day on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha, the Karnataka Chief Ministers Office (CMO) on Thursday clarified that no non-government programme, including the proposed Urdu Day celebration, has been permitted on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha. In a statement, the CMO said there was no scope to hold any non-government programme on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha. It is completely false to project in some sections of the media that a private programme is being held on the steps of Vidhana Soudha. The government has not permitted for any such programme, the CMO said. The clarification comes amid a political controversy over reports that the state government planned to organise an Urdu Day celebration, or Urdu Habba, on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha on November 9. The reported proposal had drawn strong objections from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with party leaders questioning the choice of Vidhana Soudha as the venue for an Urdu-language celebration. BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra had accused the Congress government of indulging in divisive politics to appease minorities. He questioned why Kannada, the states official language, should not be given prominence at the venue. Minister for Health, Family Welfare, Waqf and Minority Affairs U.T. Khader had earlier said the government would discuss whether to hold the programme and was ready to make adjustments based on opinions received. Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara had said the matter had not come to his notice and that he did not have information about the programme. The CMOs clarification now makes it clear that the government has not granted permission for any non-government programme to be held on the Vidhana Soudha steps. The statement also seeks to counter reports portraying the proposed celebration as a private event being organised at the historic government building. Minister for Health, Family Welfare, Waqf and Minority Affairs, U.T. Khader, stated that the government would seek opinions and was ready to make adjustments. Minister Khader had earlier announced that the government would organise the first-ever Urdu Habba (Urdu Festival) on November 9, 2026, to mark Urdu Day. The event is intended to showcase the Urdu language, literature, heritage, books, cuisine and diverse art forms to people across communities. The decision has drawn criticism from the BJP, which questioned the choice of Vidhana Soudha, regarded as a symbol of Karnatakas Kannada identity, as the venue for the celebration. Critics also questioned why Kannada language and literature had not been given a similarly prominent platform.
Centre 'examining' flydubai incident, may tweak safety norms; full-body scanners being tested
India's aviation security authority is currently conducting trials of full-body scanners at Bengaluru and Cochin airports to collect critical data. These scanners are being adapted to reflect common Indian customs regarding jewelry and attire. Results from these trials will inform whether they are implemented across eight specified airports. Furthermore, Indian officials are assessing a recent incident involving a Flydubai pilot injury, with potential security advisories to follow internal consultations.
Karnataka CM stages sit-in against CEO, claims
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with his Cabinet colleagues and MLAs, staged a sit-in outside Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) V Anbukkumars office on Thursday, October 1, demanding a first information report (FIR) over electoral fraud during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Shivakumar also put Cabinet meeting on hold to 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 .
WPL 2027: Klinger Counts On Scouting And Camps To Navigate Auction Preparation
Renuka Singh Thakur: Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger is placing his faith in intensive off-season camps and a broad scouting network to build squad depth in the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) mini-auction to be held in Kochi on October 28. Unlike previous editions in which the players' auction took place after the women's domestic season began, this year's WPL auction happens just two days after the start of the 2026/27 Indian womens domestic season on October 26. GG, who have made it to the Eliminator twice in the last two WPL seasons, retained 15 players and have to fill only three spots, one of which is for an overseas player, with a purse of Rs 1.25 crore. Obviously, last domestic season, we were following really closely. You see a lot of players in the WPL, and a few quality players have been released. We're currently having a camp now actually in Bengaluru with our local contracted players, and also some invited players to scout, not only for this auction, but potentially for the next couple of auctions over the next year or two as well, with a mega-auction coming in the following year, Klinger told IANS in a virtual interaction organised by the franchise on Thursday. So we've only got either two or three picks in terms of local players in the auction. We're pretty confident with what we've got in options in the starting eleven, so probably looking to build some depth in the squad and we have a luxury, I think, of having most skill sets covered, he said. With a majority of the core retained, GG are targeting specific backup roles, particularly in fast bowling and batting. So it's going to be areas, I think, that we can add depth - that could be fast bowling. It could be an extra spare batter, if we feel like that as well. So we're doing some scouting at the moment to work out what we're going to go with at the end of October, added Klinger. This is the off-season time in the WPL, and GG have been quick in getting camps up and running, as well as have a close eye on performances of domestic stars like Yastika Bhatia and Anushka Sharma, who are currently with the India A team. We keep tabs on all our players. We watch them really carefully in domestic cricket. This year probably is a little bit different because in previous years, the player auction has been sort of a month or even more after the start of the domestic season, he said. This year, it's only two days after. So we're probably not going to get, I suppose, the feedback from good performances from players in domestic cricket, both ours and also potential buyers in the auction. But we've held two camps just in the last six weeks. We held one about six weeks ago with all our local players and a few invited players that we're sort of looking to scout potentially for whether it's this auction or auctions in the future. I'm in Bengaluru as we speak, holding a camp now with all our retained players, plus a couple we released and who we invited to come to the camp to make sure that we keep an eye on them either potentially for this auction coming up or the mega auction next year, added Klinger. He also credited team management with investing heavily in year-round player monitoring. Our management have been fantastic in investing in these sorts of training camps to keep tabs on our own players. We've got our physios and strength and conditioning coaches here to see how they're all traveling physically as well. But also just to see what else is out there and keep an eye on it. We've got a great scouting program where we have people going to watch all the domestic competitions and that information getting fed back to me is extremely helpful coming into an auction. Klinger also provided an encouraging progress report on fast bowler Kashvee Gautam, who has been out of action since the T20I tour of South Africa due to a knee injury and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Her recovery is going well. She's at the CoE at the moment here in Bengaluru, so she's unable to train with us because obviously she's under the BCCIs guidance. But her return to play is likely to be sometime in October. She's actually been bowling multiple overs regularly. So I think its six plus overs at the moment per session. But I think India are trying to get her to build up her loads to be able to play 50-over cricket as well, and she's doing that at the moment. So its going well - she's batting well in the nets. I feel probably more middle to late October, when they give her the green light to play. I know there's an India A series versus an England A series at the end of this month (December), which she's targeting. So hopefully everything keeps going in the right way, and she's back for that, and that'll give her a good six weeks of competitive cricket before WPL. Then obviously, hopefully she can break into that Champions Trophy team with some good cricket coming into that as well, he revealed. Beyond the auction, the inclusion of a fully fit Yastika gives GG further tactical freedom to tweak their overseas combination. Bhatia was picked up by Gujarat in the previous auction despite being ruled out of the season due to left ACL surgery, and her return will bolster the top order. You've got Yastika now, who I thought was a really good buy for us in the last auction, even knowing she wasn't going to be available this year. That really strengthens our squad and our starting 11 this year. So it gives us options with our overseas players as well. We could go with the same four with multiple all-rounders, or we could go with an out-and-out fast bowler. Part of my role, I feel, as a franchise coach is two things: one is to win a trophy, and the second one is to help develop local players to play for their country. So we'll be doing everything we can during the WPL to help players like Yastika, Anushka (Sharma), and Renuka (Singh Thakur) as well... to get back into that Indian starting eleven. Addressing squad departures, Klinger explained that fast bowler Titas Sadhu, who was released after not playing WPL 2026 due to a hand injury, is in attendance at GG's off-season camp. There's no reason we may not look to get her back, but it will also give us a chance to look at some other options as well, he said. On releasing Danni Wyatt-Hodge due to schedule overlaps with national duties, Klinger added, I'm not sure if she's going to enter the auction or not, but she was quite keen to play that series for England around that same time as well. So probably for both parties, it was the best way to go. Reflecting on the broader evolution of domestic talent in WPL, Klinger highlighted noticeable athletic and physical improvements among Indian fast bowlers since coming on board, especially with GG having options in Kashvee, Happy Kumari, Jintimani Kalita, and Renuka Singh Thakur. I feel we've got some really good Indian bowlers within our ranks. Overall, domestically, I think that's probably the area in Indian cricket where they can keep building that depth. There's certainly been a big change from when I sort of started in this role a few years ago, where I feel that, seeing the fast bowling around the country, they're physically better. You look at them and watch them bowl, and in the field, they're physically fitter. They're more versatile, they can move better, they're more agile. So I think that's definitely been a difference that I've seen from when I first started, and that's only going to help them be able to maintain their pace and aggression for longer periods of time without injury. I feel we've got some really good Indian bowlers within our ranks. Overall, domestically, I think that's probably the area in Indian cricket where they can keep building that depth. There's certainly been a big change from when I sort of started in this role a few years ago, where I feel that, seeing the fast bowling around the country, they're physically better. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru witnessesdriestmonsoon in decades
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, between June 1 and September 30, the Bengaluru city station recorded 313 mm rainfall with a departure of -236 mm.
Re-route weekend special between Bengaluru and Madgaon via Mangaluru, MLC tells Railways
P.V. Mohan also seeks a comprehensive review of railway timetable and services serving Mangaluru region
Re-route weekend special between Bengaluru and Madgaon via Mangaluru, MLC tells Railways
P.V. Mohan also seeks a comprehensive review of railway timetable and services serving Mangaluru region
ACKO launches three products across motor, health and travel
Digital insurer ACKO has rolled out three innovative offerings designed for motor insurance, healthcare, and travel needs. The DriveCam is a cutting-edge dashcam that captures driving footage, boosting safety and providing critical evidence. ACKO Clinic enables Bengaluru residents to access healthcare services, including doctor consultations and health check-ups. Meanwhile, AirPass is a travel subscription service that assists domestic flyers in handling delays and cancellations, aiming to proactively engage customers.
Urdu festival at Vidhana Soudha creates controversy, CMO clarifies
Bengaluru: The Karnataka governments proposal to hold an Urdu festival at the Grand Steps of Vidhana Soudha has triggered controversy, prompting the Chief Ministers Office to issue a clarification saying that no such permission has been granted. Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) president Narayana Gowda had earlier questioned the decision and warning that the programme could 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 .
'Rs 12 lakh salary feels like Rs 4 lakh': Bengaluru professional's viral take on city's rising costs
Bengaluru may be known as India's Silicon Valley, with a large population of IT professionals and high-paying jobs, but the city's rising cost of living is becoming a growing concern for young professionals. A recent...
Full Body Scanners Under Trial For Indian Airports
Aviation security watchdog BCAS is conducting trials of full body scanners at Bengaluru and Cochin airports. The trials aim to collect data to refine algorithms, addressing privacy concerns and ensuring the technology is suitable for Indian passengers before wider deployment across airports.
Renaissance Solar to invest Rs 5,000 crore in Karnataka
Renaissance Solar and Electronic Materials has announced plans to invest Rs 5,000 crore in Karnataka. The company aims to establish a 5 GW solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility by mid-2028. This facility will be located in the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor in Tumakuru. RSOLEC has requested 100 acres of land, along with 80 MW of power and 10 million litres per day of water.
Karnataka Deputy CM urges Centre to expedite drought relief
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G Parameshwara has sought immediate central assistance for drought-affected areas, urging Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to speed up the relief process. In separate letters, Parameshwara said the worsening drought had severely affected farmers and rural livelihoods and called for close 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 .
NPS Diwas: PFRDA launches awareness drive for Sanchay pension scheme here's what you need to know
PFRDAs NPS Sanchay Pension Yatra will cover Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Kolkata from 1-16 October. NPS Sanchay is designed to simplify retirement savings, with a predefined investment approach and flexible contribution options. Heres who can apply and how the scheme works.
Ktaka govt seeks urgent Central relief as drought worsens
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) As the drought situation in Karnataka worsens, Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara has written separate letters to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, seeking urgent assistance from the Centre for affected farmers. Parameshwara said the State government had already submitted its Kharif 2026 Drought Memorandum, seeking Rs 3,705.30 crore for 101 drought-affected taluks. Following further scientific assessment, another 76 taluks were declared drought-affected, taking the total to 177. Ground-truthing is underway in another 40 taluks, and the number of drought-affected taluks is expected to cross 220 by the end of the monsoon season, he said. Crop loss assessment in the newly declared 76 taluks has identified damage to crops across 26.08 lakh hectares and horticultural crops across 1.49 lakh hectares. Crop damage ranges from 33 per cent to 100 per cent, with a significant portion of the affected area recording losses of more than 50 per cent. Tur, maize, cotton, sugarcane, soybean and green gram are among the major crops affected, while onion, arecanut and red chilli are among the horticultural crops that have suffered damage. Overall, crop loss in the 76 newly declared taluks has been reported across 27.57 lakh hectares, with the economic loss estimated at Rs 27,576.2 crore. Under existing State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) norms, the required input subsidy has been estimated at Rs 2,981.34 crore. Across all 177 drought-affected taluks, crop damage has been reported over nearly 47.09 lakh hectares, with the estimated economic loss reaching Rs 46,324.5 crore. The total crop loss during Kharif 2026 is expected to exceed 55 lakh hectares. The State Government has sought Rs 7,142.64 crore under National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) norms through the two phases of drought declaration. Of this, Rs 4,998.60 crore is sought towards input subsidy and Rs 2,144.04 crore for measures, including fodder and drinking water supply. In his letter to Amit Shah, Parameshwara urged the Center to expedite the long-pending revision of SDRF and NDRF relief norms, particularly the input subsidy for farmers. He said the existing assistance was inadequate compared to the current cost of cultivation and actual crop losses. In a separate letter to Chouhan, Parameshwara welcomed the Central teams visit to Karnataka for drought assessment and requested that the process be expedited to facilitate the early release of relief. Considering the scale and severity of the present drought, the State and Union Governments must work in coordination, Parameshwara said, adding that farmers must receive timely and adequate support and that the relief provided should reflect the actual losses they have suffered.
Ktaka: Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat extension boosts coastal connectivity
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) Rail connectivity between Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa has received a major boost with the extension of the existing MadgaonMangaluru Vande Bharat Express up to Bengaluru via Hassan, Udupi and Karwar, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy said on Thursday. The development follows a proposal by Kumaraswamy to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking Vande Bharat connectivity between Bengaluru and Madgaon via Hassan, Mangaluru, Udupi and Karwar, in view of growing passenger demand along the corridor. Kumaraswamy said he had highlighted the route's importance for tourism, pilgrimage, education and commerce, as well as the need for stronger connectivity between Bengaluru and the major commercial, port and tourism centres of coastal Karnataka and Goa. Thanking Vaishnaw for his prompt and positive response, Kumaraswamy said the existing Madgaon-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express had now been extended to Bengaluru. The service will operate as Train No. 26655/26656 YesvantpurMangaluruMadgaon Vande Bharat Express with revised timings. The extension will connect Bengaluru with key destinations in coastal Karnataka and further link the region with Madgaon in Goa. Kumaraswamy said his original proposal aimed to address growing demand for passenger services along the Bengaluru-coastal Karnataka-Goa corridor. In his communication to the Railway Minister, he had pointed out that the route caters to a diverse passenger base, including tourists, pilgrims, students and professionals. He had also urged the authorities to examine the feasibility of the service and initiate the necessary administrative process. Vaishnaw, in his communication dated September 28, 2026, referred to Kumaraswamys letter of December 23, 2025, and informed him that the MadgaonMangaluru Vande Bharat Express had been extended up to Bengaluru via Hassan, Udupi and Karwar. Kumaraswamy said the enhanced connectivity would benefit passengers travelling between Bengaluru, Hassan, Mangaluru, Udupi, Karwar and Madgaon. He said the service would also support tourism, regional economic activity and inter-state connectivity by strengthening rail links between Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this is another step towards strengthening modern rail connectivity and bringing Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa closer, Kumaraswamy said. He added that the extension would further strengthen the integrated and modern rail network connecting Karnatakas interior and coastal regions with Goa.
A Bengaluru entrepreneur has described being asked to vacate a rented apartment days after moving in, claiming the residential society objected to him living there as a bachelor. Nikhil Sheoran said he had already paid the security deposit and signed a rental agreement before being told to leave. His account triggered an online discussion about bachelor tenants and housing society rules.
Mass Form 7 filings target hundreds in Belagavi amid SIR row
Bengaluru: Several Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) in Karnatakas Belagavi North Assembly constituency have claimed they were pressured into signing bulk Form 7 applications, The Hindu reported. According to the report, BLOs were receiving already printed Form 7s seeking deletion of Muslim names in large numbers. This incident was flagged in at least six polling stations in 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 .
Tech wealth and Bengaluru property: is the playbook changing?
A surge in startup exits and stock gains fuelled Bengaluru's premium housing boom from 2021 to 2024. Now, slowing price growth and tech sector headwinds are prompting buyers to rethink the equity-to-property playbook.
Video: German Woman Finds 'German Chocolate Cake' In Bengaluru, Her Reaction Goes Viral
A German content creator visited a culinary spot in Bengaluru and came across a cake labelled German chocolate cake'. Her reaction to it was both funny and unexpected.
A Chennai-based migrant living in Bengaluru for 1.5 years shared five small things he loves about the city. His list includes neighbourhood parks, affordable and hygienic vegetarian food, easy connectivity to South Indian destinations, the 500 bus series and Bengalurus temples. While acknowledging the citys traffic, garbage and other problems, he said these everyday conveniences often go unnoticed. His Reddit post aimed to spread some positivity about life in Bengaluru.
Customs department imposes Rs 89 crore penalty on Ranya Rao
Bengaluru: The Customs Department has imposed a penalty of Rs 89 crore on Kannada actress Ranya Rao in connection with the alleged gold smuggling case involving the illegal transportation of gold from Dubai to India. The action follows a detailed investigation into the network in which Rao was allegedly involved along with three other accused. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Don't Come To Bengaluru If You Earn Less Than Rs 1 Lakh: Employee's Blunt Advice Sparks Debate
Goel said many activities in Bengaluru come with a price tag, from going out for food to attending events and pursuing hobbies.
Actor Ranya Rao fined Rs 89 Cr by Customs in gold smuggling case; HM Kharge says awaiting complete details Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday said he was not aware of the complete details regarding the Customs Departments decision to impose a Rs 89-crore penalty on actor Ranya Rao in connection with an [] The post Actor Ranya Rao fined Rs 89 Cr by Customs in gold smuggling case; HM Kharge says awaiting complete details appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Todays Gold Rate in India October 1: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on October 1
A 23-year-old Bengaluru woman says a man she met at an Indiranagar cafe asked for her LinkedIn profile instead of her phone number or Instagram. She claimed he wanted to check her professional background and ensure their career trajectories matched before investing time. The unusual encounter sparked debate on Reddit, with some joking he wanted a referral, while others defended LinkedIn as a less intrusive way to stay connected. One user, however, claimed the story never happened.
Prasidh To Miss Third ODI Against WI Due To Hamstring Injury, Kamboj Likely Replacement
Nitish Kumar Reddy: It is understood that India pacer Anshul Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the ongoing red-ball game between India A and Australia A is likely to be named as his replacement in the squad. In the ongoing days play in Puducherry, Kamboj was replaced by fast bowler Praful Hinge in the playing eleven. It is understood that India pacer Anshul Kamboj, who has been pulled out of the ongoing red-ball game between India A and Australia A is likely to be named as his replacement in the squad. In the ongoing days play in Puducherry, Kamboj was replaced by fast bowler Praful Hinge in the playing eleven. Prasidh is definitely not playing the third ODI due to the hamstring injury he has picked. He will now report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for further scans, and his recovery timeline will be drawn based on that. For now, Kamboj is likely to be his replacement, said a source familiar with the development to IANS on Thursday. Kamboj, who took 3-34 in 17.3 overs in the first innings, bowled just two overs in the second essay before departing Puducherry. Prasidh, who opened the bowling attack during India's eight-wicket victory in the second ODI at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday, walked off after sending down just five overs. After bowling a four-over opening spell, Prasidh bowled the 31st over before walking off the field and took no further part in the contest. His sudden exit forced the Indian team management to turn to part-time off-spin of Naman Dhir, who bowled 6.1 overs, though he himself briefly left the field earlier due to cramps. Both India and the West Indies are scheduled to reach Chandigarh on Thursday evening. Prasidh, however, will head directly to Bengaluru to report at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) for detailed scans and rehabilitation. While Prasidh is not included in the upcoming five-match T20I series against the West Indies starting on October 6 in Lucknow, him picking a hamstring injury remains a key concern considering Indias multi-format tour of New Zealand features five ODIs and two Tests. Both India and the West Indies are scheduled to reach Chandigarh on Thursday evening. Prasidh, however, will head directly to Bengaluru to report at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) for detailed scans and rehabilitation. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Citing SWR operating festival special trains between Bengaluru and coastal Karnataka skipping Mangaluru, the forum says development shouldnt bypass Mangaluru
Karnataka govt flags huge gap between landing cost, MRP of high-cost medicines, cancer drugs; seeks Centres intervention Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has flagged a wide disparity between the institutional procurement cost and Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of high-cost medicines, cancer drugs, antibiotics, medical devices and hospital consumables, with some products found to be sold at [] The post Karnataka govt flags huge gap between landing cost, MRP of high-cost medicines, cancer drugs; seeks Centres intervention appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Madgaon-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express To Be Extended To Bengaluru, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Bengaluru Twin-Tunnel Road Project Hits Legal Hurdle Over Hebbal Lake Wetland
B'luru traffic is stealing 53 days from schoolchildren every year: How it came to this
Schoolchildren and their parents in east Bengaluru face increasingly longer commutes, now averaging 112 minutes. Recent studies show the average bus travel time has risen dramatically due to congestion on state highways. Initiatives are being taken to address traffic issues, including restrictions on heavy vehicles during school hours. Although infrastructure projects have been planned, delays have hindered their completion.
Karnataka RTC bus fares likely to go up as diesel prices rise: Minister Suresh
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh on Thursday indicated that bus fares of the state-run Road Transport Corporations (RTCs) are likely to be increased, citing a rise in diesel prices since the last fare revision. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Suresh said the government would examine the extent of the proposed fare hike based on the increase in diesel prices and take a decision after obtaining the Cabinet's approval. We had increased the bus ticket fare in December 2025. Since then, the price of diesel per litre has increased by Rs 15 to Rs 16. We will discuss the proportion of the price hike, make a submission to the government and, after obtaining consent in the Cabinet meeting, the RTC bus fare hike will be implemented, he said. Suresh said the government had asked all four state-run RTCs to submit reports on the proposed fare revision. The reports are expected to be submitted on Thursday or Friday. We had sought reports from the four RTCs on the bus fare hike. They will submit the reports today or tomorrow. We will examine how much the fares should be increased and whether the hike should vary across different regions, he said. The Minister questioned how the RTCs could be managed without increasing fares when fuel prices had risen repeatedly. If diesel prices have been increased five times by the Centre and the Opposition says bus fares should not be increased, how should we run the RTCs? Suresh asked. He said the government would take into account the increase in operating costs and the recommendations of the four RTCs before deciding on the quantum of the fare hike. The final decision on increasing bus fares will be taken after the proposal is submitted to the government and approved by the Cabinet, the Minister said. Karnataka's four state-run road transport corporations operate a total of 26,054 buses across the state. The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) runs 7,067 buses including electric buses. While national average stands at 1.2 buses per 1,000 people, Karnataka provides 3.81 buses per 1,000 people, according to Transport ministry. The Karnataka Shakti Scheme provides free bus travel for women, girls aged 6 and above, and transgender persons on non-luxury, state-run transport buses across Karnataka. It can be noted that Karnatakas four state-run road transport corporations are collectively awaiting Rs 5,650.95 crore in pending reimbursement dues from the state government under the Shakti scheme.
Soujanya case: K'taka SIT to begin fresh probe in Mangaluru from today
Digital Desk | Mangaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Karnataka government to reinvestigate the alleged 2012 Dharmasthala gang rape and murder of Soujanya will officially launch its probe on Thursday, with SIT members, Intelligence SP Nisha James and CID SP Lokesh Jagalsar, reaching Mangaluru and scheduled to meet Police Commissioner C.H. Sudheer Kumar Reddy to discuss the course of action. The fresh investigation comes in compliance with the Supreme Court's directions to the Karnataka government to constitute an SIT and reinvestigate the case. The team has been given three months to complete the probe and submit its report to the competent court. The two officers arrived in Mangaluru in the morning and are scheduled to meet Sudheer Kumar Reddy, who is also a member of the SIT. The officers are expected to discuss the investigation strategy and the next steps in the case. The SIT will have a separate office to facilitate the investigation. It can be noted that the Karnataka government constituted the five-member SIT on September 24, following the Supreme Court's directions. The team is headed by IGP N. Shashikumar and includes Mangaluru City Police Commissioner C.H. Sudheer Kumar Reddy, Intelligence SP Nisha James, CID SP Lokesh Jagalsar and Bengaluru Rural ASP Venkatesh Prasanna. Meanwhile, ASP Venkatesh Prasanna has written to the state government seeking to be relieved from the SIT after some social activists and members of Soujanya's family reportedly raised objections to his inclusion in the team. State Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday said the government was committed to ensuring justice in the case and would consider concerns raised by the family and the public regarding the appointment of officers. The SIT was formed with the best intentions. We do not have any bad intentions or any intention to cause damage to anyone, Kharge said, adding that the government's objective was to establish the truth and ensure justice. He said the government would not adopt a rigid stand on the issue and would act in accordance with the Supreme Court's directions. The case has remained controversial following investigations by the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The main accused named by the CBI was acquitted by the court, leading to renewed questions and demands for a fresh investigation. The SIT is now tasked with examining the case afresh and submitting its report within the three-month deadline set by the Supreme Court.
CM Shivakumar appeals to party leaders to report bulk Form 7 applications
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday appealed to Congress booth-level agents (BLAs), party leaders and workers to provide details of alleged bulk submissions of Form 7 applications seeking deletion of names from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. In two videos shared on social media, Shivakumar urged BLAs, BLA-1s, BLA-2s and other party leaders to coordinate with booth-level officers (BLOs) and verify whether objections had been filed against voters in their respective Assembly constituencies and polling booths. Shivakumar alleged that some BJP leaders were submitting Form 7 applications in bulk to get voters' names deleted from the electoral rolls, particularly targeting minorities, Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These allegations have not been independently established. He said he had received reports of such instances from Belagavi, Bhalki, Mudigere, Mysuru and several other parts of Karnataka, including constituencies represented by Congress MLAs. Referring to the alleged misuse of Form 7 in the Aland constituency, he claimed that attempts were being made to challenge Congress electorally through such means. The Chief Minister asked party leaders to collect authenticated information on the number of applications submitted and the constituencies and polling booths affected. He requested them to send the details to his office and email address before noon. CM Shivakumar said he had already sought information from the police, Deputy Commissioners and the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka regarding the applications and alleged irregularities. He said he would take stringent action on the matter to ensure that eligible voters were not deprived of their voting rights. Emphasising that the right to vote must be protected irrespective of political affiliation, religion or social background, Shivakumar said every genuine voter's name should remain on the electoral roll. Form 7 is used to submit claims or objections seeking the deletion of a name from the electoral roll. Such applications are subject to verification under election rules. The controversy in Karnataka centres on allegations that bulk submissions could be used to seek the deletion of eligible voters' names.
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Digital Desk | Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk will visit India at the end of October with nearly 100 leading Polish companies as Warsaw seeks a sharp expansion of economic ties with New Delhi, Poland's Minister of Finance and Economy Andrzej Domanski told IANS. Tusk plans to travel to both New Delhi and Bengaluru, with economic cooperation at the centre of the visit, Domanski said in an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Wednesday (local time). This meeting was like one-on-one without media presence. So what I can say is that we are discussing, among many other topics, the visit of Prime Minister Tusk that will take place at the end of October to India, Domanski said, referring to his meeting with India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. The Prime Minister is planning to visit not only Delhi, but also Bangalore. And this mission will have a very strong economic background and will have strong emphasis on economic issues, he said. Domanski said bilateral relations were improving but remained well below their potential. We are happy that we managed to get a consensus on the India-EU level. That being said, it's up to each member state to enhance cooperation and trade, he said. And I can say that we will bring close to 100 leading Polish companies to participate in this trip to India. The minister described Poland as a rapidly growing European economy, with growth estimated at 3.5 to 3.6 per cent this year. Warsaw, he said, was looking for new trading partners, with India high on that list. India, a giant, a leader in Asia, well, it's a country that we really like to have closer trade relations, Domaski said. Defence, space, machinery and food processing are among the sectors where Poland sees opportunities for greater cooperation with India. As a country that is rapidly developing its defence industry, we believe there's a lot of room for cooperation in the defence industry, he said. We also decided to double our investments in the space industry. For sure, we will bring our space industry companies to India, Domanski said. He said Poland was also strong in machinery and saw opportunities in food processing, including poultry exports. For Indian companies looking at Poland, Domanski pointed to clean energy, information technology and industrial sectors. He also pitched Poland as an entry point to the wider European market. We believe that Poland could be a very interesting hub for Indian investments in Europe, he said. We are a member of the European Union, so by investing in Poland, Indian companies get access to the European Union market. Domanski also placed India's democratic system at the centre of Warsaw's approach to building long-term economic ties. We see India as a global leader. We see India as a country of very ambitious people, like Polish people, he said. We see India as a democracy, which is very important and a country with which we want to build stable economic ties. At the G20 meeting, Domanski said Poland raised what he called the weaponisation of trade in agricultural products. He pointed to disruptions caused by Russia's war in Ukraine and restrictions on Black Sea trade. He also underscored the role he sees for New Delhi in global commerce. India is a leader. India is not only one of the largest, one of the biggest global economies, but really also a country of high GDP growth, he said. I really hope that Poland, the European Union and India will be much closer trade allies, trade partners than they are today. India and Poland elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Warsaw in August 2024. The two countries also adopted a five-year action plan covering areas including trade and investment, defence, energy, green technologies, agriculture and infrastructure. PM Modi's trip was the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Poland in 45 years. Tusk last visited India as Poland's Prime Minister in 2010. During PM Modi's 2024 visit, he invited Tusk to visit India.
Shivakumar seeks Form 7 data amid SIR row in Karnataka
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Irani Cup: After Stress Fracture Recovery, Akash Deep Raring To Hit The Ground Running
The Irani Cup: Akash Deep has spent more of the past seven months in gyms, physio rooms and walking on an anti-gravity treadmill than bowling his heart out on a cricket field. When he had his first look at Srinagar's Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, surrounded by the Shankaracharya Temple, hills and chinar trees, this week for practice with the Rest of India team, it was a moment to savour. The Irani Cup clash, where Rishabh Pant-led Rest of India face Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir from Thursday, is Akash Deeps first match since a stress fracture of the lower back kept him out of action. It's been great; it's my first-ever experience of being here. It's such a nice, clean, and peaceful place. Everything looks very wonderful. It feels really good to be back to playing cricket. There is a feeling of excitement to play this match soon. I told my physio that I played against Jammu and Kashmir 7-8 months ago, and now that I am back to playing cricket, I will be up against Jammu and Kashmir again, Akash told IANS in an exclusive chat on the eve of the clash. The troubled time for Akash Deep began in February, in the middle of Bengal's Ranji Trophy semi-final, ironically against Jammu and Kashmir, where he felt pain and tightness. A scan at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru confirmed an L5 stress fracture, and recovery was to be done without any surgical intervention. After a months rest, the exercises, minus the one for his back, began with light weights, and the weights increased slowly. Till the time he got his Return to Play certificate, Akash Deep was rarely alone. Mostly, our support staff, physios, trainers, and coaches, I would spend a lot of time with them more often. I would stay with them for 4-5 hours every day. They motivated me a lot and kept things simple, which helped me a lot. With every decision made for him by the CoE, who have lately got flak for heaps of injuries to players, Akash Deeps mind was free. Yes, absolutely. After such a big injury, you just have to wake up in the morning and report on time to be on the right track for recovery. After that, you don't have to think about anything much mentally. But physically, you have to give yourself there. But mentally, you don't have to think about any planning, or you don't have to think about what exercise to do, what rehab to do, when to bowl, and how much to bowl. You don't have to think about anything, and from that point of view, for an athlete, the CoE can only be a big blessing. Fellow fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya were also present to speak to Akash Deep. There was Jassi bhai, there was Hardik bhai, and they used to come for 2-4 days in between. Earlier, they also had such injuries, so how was their experience and how they overcame it - we used to discuss all this a little bit. He began bowling only in June with a few overs, before building up gradually to be at full tilt. Time away from the game was hard, but his positive mindset never allowed him to go into the negative space. I took it positively. I felt that after playing professional cricket continuously for 10-12 years, I felt like my body needed rest and time to work on other things, so that my professional career could be sustained for a longer period. I felt that I should work on small niggles I had and that I shouldn't ignore them, and this was my lesson from it. The rebuilding, he says, was more about awareness rather than technique. Technically, we can't do much because we have been playing for 10-12 years. Our body has gotten used to it. It's just that there are a few things to observe by yourself. To understand your body, I have worked on that. For example, when to put yourself in preparation for a match, then when to stop, and how much effort has to be put in, I was trying to observe myself in practice for all these things. By the time he passed his RTP and got the fitness certificate, Akash Deep was excited like a kid at a candy store to take the field again. I was feeling really good about being fit. But it also happens that when you are at one place for seven months, you get the sad feeling that it is time for me to leave now. At the same time, I was excited to play a few matches quickly and see how my body is reacting because all these things can be understood only by playing in a match. Long spells will be the real test for him in the autumn vibes of Srinagar. To put in long spells, the biggest preparation is in practice. Like how many long spells to put in practice, how much time to bowl, how many balls to put in - I did all those things in practice. When I play the match, I will be able to understand my body's condition in the match itself - how much time to put in, how much effort to put in for bowling overs. The mood in the Pant-led Rest of India camp, comprising other capped players Sarfaraz Khan, Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain, is pretty relaxed. Yes, it's very chill. The atmosphere of the Rest of India team is always chill, because the players come from different places and environments, so the atmosphere is always chill. Now that Akash Deeps time away from the game will end, eyes will be on how quickly he regains rhythm and picks scalps with the red ball, especially with India set to play two Tests in New Zealand in November, where he will look to add to the 28 scalps taken in ten games so far. Theres also a matter of selection for a shadow tour to be done by the A team, but for now, after having spent months adhering to a strictly monitored regimen, Akash Deeps focus is to bowl in such a way that people wont think that he was away from action. Nothing much will be on my mind. I will focus on what I have been doing for so many days, and just have to repeat the same thing. The endeavour is to make sure that the people who know me really well should feel that I am playing in such a manner that one shouldn't feel like I was out of action for seven months. Theres also a matter of selection for a shadow tour to be done by the A team, but for now, after having spent months adhering to a strictly monitored regimen, Akash Deeps focus is to bowl in such a way that people wont think that he was away from action. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 30 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Transport Minister B. Suresh held a joint review meeting with senior officials on Wednesday to discuss measures to curb traffic congestion in Bengaluru, improve road safety and take stricter action against repeat traffic violations. The meeting, held at Vidhana Soudha, discussed introducing a points-based driving license system under which points would be assigned for different traffic violations. A driver's license could be suspended after reaching a specified threshold of penalty points. The panel also examined the legal requirements for implementing the system. Officials discussed integrating the Transport Departments Sarathi system with the Bengaluru Traffic Polices e-Challan system. The integration would enable traffic police to verify the validity of driving licenses on the spot, access a drivers previous violations, and link new offences directly to the drivers digital record. The meeting also discussed increasing fines for violations that affect traffic flow and public safety, including parking on footpaths, driving in the wrong direction on one-way roads, driving on footpaths, unauthorised parking, parking in no-parking zones and signal violations. The committee also discussed increasing penalties for dangerous driving and repeat offences. The committee considered action against motorists with five or more traffic violations, including recovering pending fines and, where necessary, impounding or blocklisting vehicles. The ministers and officials also discussed restrictions on vehicles with repeatedly unpaid fines and amendments to relevant laws and rules. The ministers and officials also considered mandatory road-safety training for repeat offenders before suspending or cancelling their driving licenses. The training would focus on defensive driving, road-safety rules and improving driver behaviour. The meeting discussed curbing the manufacture and sale of half helmets that do not meet road-safety standards. The meeting also considered action against unauthorised horns, modified silencers and high-intensity LED lights that contribute to noise pollution and safety risks. Officials discussed bringing low-speed battery-operated electric two-wheelers under necessary traffic regulations, including provisions on identification, rider responsibility, and road safety. Officials also discussed a one city, one fare policy for transport and mobility services, along with a state-level policy to promote car-sharing, ride-sharing, app-based shared mobility, and park-and-ride facilities. The meeting also reviewed strict enforcement of pollution-under-control certificates, including possible restrictions on issuing certificates to vehicles with pending traffic fines. The meeting discussed measures to promote scrapping of old, highly polluting, and mechanically unfit vehicles, along with first- and last-mile connectivity to Metro stations through regulated shared auto services. Officials also discussed creating a rapid-response mechanism to remove broken-down BMTC electric buses from major roads and improving bus connectivity between Metro stations and technology parks during peak hours. Senior officials from the Home and Transport Departments, police, BMTC, BMRCL, and other agencies attended the meeting.
