Ktaka govt demands mandatory display of Ethanol blend at fuel pumps under Mission Nikhara
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IANS) The Karnataka government has demanded that all fuel stations across the country be mandated to display the ethanol blending percentage in petrol, allowing consumers to make informed choices, following laboratory tests that allegedly found ethanol content exceeding 20 per cent in samples collected from various fuel outlets in the state. Launching a strong push under Mission Nikhara to ensure fuel quality and accurate measurement, Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Legal Metrology Minister Rizwan Arshad on Friday said the state would continue testing petrol samples and take action against malpractices. Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, he said the Legal Metrology Department had conducted inspections under the direction of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Samples were collected from Bengaluru, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagara, Mangaluru and Tumakuru. According to laboratory reports from NABL-accredited and ISO-certified facilities, IOCL petrol contained 31.2 per cent ethanol, while HPCL's MS-Power had 30.5 per cent. HPCL petrol recorded 27 per cent, BPCL's MS-Speed 26.5 per cent, Nayara petrol 26.1 per cent and Shell petrol 25.5 per cent. Arshad said the samples were initially sent to the in-house laboratories of IOCL and BPCL, but the reports did not disclose ethanol content despite it being a prescribed testing parameter. He questioned the transparency of oil marketing companies and said consumers had the right to know the composition of the fuel they purchased. The minister demanded that the Union Ministers for Road Transport and Highways and Petroleum and Natural Gas publicly clarify the actual ethanol blend supplied to consumers. He also sought action against oil marketing companies supplying petrol with ethanol content above 20 per cent and compensation for consumers whose vehicles had suffered damage, through a time-bound claims process with damage certified by authorised service centres. He warned that higher ethanol blends could reduce mileage and damage vehicle components such as filters, fuel pumps, injectors, hoses and seals. He claimed that nearly 99 per cent of India's estimated 35 crore vehicles were not designed for blends above E20, adding that even vehicles sold after April 2023 were certified only for E20. Arshad estimated that a 10 per cent mileage loss, based on annual fuel consumption of 6,200 crore litres and a petrol price of Rs 100 per litre, could impose an additional burden of Rs 62,000 crore on consumers annually. Another Rs 39,000 crore could be incurred in vehicle repairs, taking the estimated burden to Rs 1.01 lakh crore. He said the Centre's argument that ethanol blending helped save foreign exchange had not translated into benefits for consumers. He cited combined profits of Rs 77,821 crore reported by IOCL, BPCL and HPCL in 2025-26. Under Mission Nikhara, the state would continue inspections and testing across Karnataka. Arshad said the government would use its powers under the Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel (Regulation of Supply and Distribution and Prevention of Malpractices) Order, 2005, to act against irregularities and ensure quality and accurate measurement of every litre of fuel sold.
Announcing test results in Bengaluru, Karnataka's Consumer Affairs Minister Rizwan Arshad said the department had collected 63 petrol samples from across the state, and these showed up to 31.2 per cent ethanol as opposed to the declared 20 per cent.
Anti-Islamic writing on a grave sparks tension in Chikkamagaluru
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After milk price hike, Karnataka commuters face higher bus fares
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Case Registered Against Balkudru Math Seer for Selling Ancient Idols
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Samples in Karnataka show over 30 pc ethanol in E20 fuel: Minister
Bengaluru: Congress minister Rizwan Arshad has alleged that petrol samples collected from seven districts in Karnataka contained ethanol in excess of the prescribed 20 percent blend, raising concerns over fuel quality, vehicle performance and consumer rights. Citing test results, Arshad claimed that samples collected from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited 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 Alleges Oil Companies Sold Petrol With Up to 31.2% Ethanol, Above 20% Limit
In a press release, Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Legal Metrology Minister Rizwan Arshad said the allegations were based on tests conducted on petrol samples collected from Bengaluru, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagara, Mangaluru and Tumakuru
Karnataka shocker: Minor girl being questioned over alleged role in killing of 7 family members
Karnataka shocker: Minor girl being questioned over alleged role in killing of 7 family members Bengaluru: Bengaluru Police are investigating the alleged involvement of the minor daughter of cab driver Indushekar in the killing of seven members of his wifes family, with Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh confirming on Friday that investigators are examining how [] The post Karnataka shocker: Minor girl being questioned over alleged role in killing of 7 family members appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Karnataka Health Minister UT Khader asked the public to report unhygienic food, packaging or serving practices by scanning the Food Safety QR code.
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Bengaluru Shocker: Cab Driver Kills Wife, 6 Of Her Family Members Over 'Interference' In His Life
Police say the accused allegedly killed his wife first, then six relatives, before dumping their bodies at different locations.
Congress opposes SIR process, govt cannot take a different stand: Karnataka Dy CM
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A 45-year-old cab driver, Shekar, has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly murdering seven members of his wife's family, including his wife and a seven-year-old boy, over marital disputes.
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Noted Kannada linguist, critic K.V. Narayana passes away in Bengaluru at 78
Professor Narayana called for looking at Kannada community as a source of knowledge, moving away from eurocentric influences
Centre should fix sugar prices soon, CM Shivakumar says as Karnataka cane farmers withdraw protest
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Todays Gold Rate in India November 6: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
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In a chilling mass homicide, Bengaluru Police on Friday arrested a 45-year-old cab driver for allegedly murdering his wife and six in-laws over a domestic dispute in the citys Rajajinagar area. The suspect, identified as Indushekhar, reportedly dumped the victims bodies across multiple locations, including near Nandi Hills in Chikkaballapur district. According to police officers, [] The post Bengaluru Mass Murder: Cab Driver Arrested for Killing Wife and 6 In-Laws appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Accused claims wifes family humiliated him: Minister Priyank Kharge on Bengaluru family massacre
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20 years of harassment, says Ktaka cab driver after arrest for killing 7 of wifes family Bengaluru: A cab driver arrested for allegedly killing seven members of his wifes family in Bengaluru has told police that he committed the gruesome crime following years of mental harassment by his wife and her family members, police said [] The post 20 years of harassment, says Ktaka cab driver after arrest for killing 7 of wifes family appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Rishabh Pant is unlikely to feature in the third India A match against New Zealand A as the keeper-batter is yet to recover from a side strain. He is still undergoing rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and with that, his participation in the upcoming two-match Test series against the Kiwis remains under the scanner.
A juice sales counter at PVR INOX's Forum Mall multiplex in Bengaluru has been ordered shut after food safety officials reportedly found violations during an inspection. The action followed a complaint and a viral video in which a customer alleged that Pepsi was being served in previously used paper cups
Bengaluru cab driver held for murdering seven family members
Bengaluru: In a gruesome case of multiple murders, a cab driver allegedly killed seven members of his wifes family, including a seven-year-old boy, following a prolonged domestic dispute. The accused, identified as Indushekhar, has been arrested by Rajajinagar police. The killings, believed to have taken place two days ago, came to light during an investigation 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 Man Kills 7 Persons, Including Wife and Her Family, Arrested
The accused, Shekhar, allegedly committed the murders over two days at his house near Bhashyam Circle and dumped the bodies at different locations in Bengaluru
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No funds for blood tests, shortage of medicines in govt hospitals, says K'taka LoP
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, accusing it of pushing the state towards financial bankruptcy and neglecting the healthcare needs of the poor. Addressing Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Health Minister U.T. Khader, Ashoka questioned whether the government had brought the state to such a situation that even government hospitals did not have funds for basic blood tests. He alleged that government hospitals, which were meant to serve as a lifeline for the poor, were facing a shortage of funds and that patients were being forced to approach private laboratories and medical stores. Ashoka alleged that while hospitals had equipment, there were no funds available for blood tests. He further claimed that laboratories were being shut and poor patients were being pushed towards private laboratories, alleging that this was part of a commission-driven racket. He also alleged that government hospitals were facing shortages of basic medicines, including cough tablets and paracetamol, forcing poor patients to spend thousands of rupees at private medical stores. Who is responsible for all this? Who should be held accountable? Ashoka questioned. He further alleged that the government did not have funds for blood tests for poor patients or scans for pregnant women and accused it of neglecting public healthcare while benefiting private laboratories. Reacting to reports of alleged fund shortages in government hospitals, Ashoka charged that the Congress government was squeezing the blood of the poor and had reduced the public healthcare system to a state of financial distress. The Congress government has completely looted the state treasury, pushed the government towards bankruptcy and destroyed the entire administrative system. It should be ashamed, he said. In a separate attack on the government, Ashoka alleged that fellowship funds had not been released for 45 research students under the Minority Welfare Department for the past 11 months, pushing financially vulnerable students into debt and distress. He said students, farmers and transport employees had all been pushed into difficulties due to what he termed the Congress government's misgovernance. Listing what he described as examples of the state's financial crisis, Ashoka alleged that the government did not have funds to pay Gruha Lakshmi scheme beneficiaries, clear dues to transport corporations and electricity supply companies, provide drought relief to farmers, purchase diesel for government buses or release fellowships for research students. Ashoka questioned the Chief Minister about the state's finances and asked where the crores of rupees collected through increased taxes and price hikes had gone if the government did not have funds for development across various sectors and for the future of poor students. The government has hit the poor hard and pushed the state into a complete financial crisis. It has no moral right to continue in office, he charged, demanding that the government apologise to the people of Karnataka and resign. Ashoka said the Congress government's days were numbered and alleged that its financial mismanagement and neglect of the poor would ultimately lead to its downfall.
Cab driver arrested for killing 7 members of wife
Cab driver arrested for killing 7 members of wifes family in Bengaluru Bengaluru: In a shocking case of multiple murders, a cab driver has been arrested for allegedly killing seven members of his wifes family, including his wife and a seven-year-old boy, following a domestic dispute in Bengaluru on Friday. The accused, identified as Indushekhar, [] The post Cab driver arrested for killing 7 members of wifes family in Bengaluru appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Cab Driver Kills Wife, Her 6 Relatives For 'Interfering In Life' In Bengaluru
After the alleged murders, the accused cleaned the house to remove bloodstains and used chemicals to wash the grinding stone allegedly used in the killings.
AISTA seeks 35% hike in sugar MSP to 42/kg, backs Centre's cane price
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Cab driver arrested for killing 7 members of wife's family in Bengaluru
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IANS) In a shocking case of multiple murders, a cab driver has been arrested for allegedly killing seven members of his wife's family, including his wife and a seven-year-old boy, following a domestic dispute in Bengaluru on Friday. The accused, identified as Indushekhar, was arrested by the Rajajinagar police. The body of seven-year-old Puneeth was recovered near Nandi Hills in Chikkaballapur district, while search operations are underway to trace the bodies of the remaining victims. The alleged murders, which reportedly took place two days ago, came to light belatedly. The victims have been identified as Roopavathi of Srirampura, her daughter Sunitha, sons Shivakumar and Shankar, daughters-in-law Divya and Nalini, and her seven-year-old grandson Puneeth. According to preliminary police information, Indushekhar married Sunitha about 20 years ago. The couple allegedly had frequent disputes over Sunitha's continued attachment to her parental family. Her mother and brothers had reportedly supported her during these disputes, which allegedly angered the accused. Police sources said Indushekhar had allegedly planned the killings in advance. He allegedly first killed his wife at his residence by attacking her with a grinding stone. He then allegedly told her family members that Sunitha had gone on a trip with her friends to avoid raising suspicion. The accused allegedly invited his brothers-in-law, Shivakumar and Shankar, to his house on the pretext of consuming alcohol and killed them. He is also accused of killing their wives, Nalini and Divya, his mother-in-law, Roopavathi, and Puneeth. The case came to light after Nalini went missing under mysterious circumstances and her mother lodged a complaint with the Srirampura police. Police questioned Indushekhar during the investigation, and his allegedly contradictory statements raised suspicion. A search of his house reportedly yielded clues linked to the crime. During questioning, the accused allegedly confessed to the murders. Police said the accused disposed of the bodies at different locations around Nandi Hills. He was taken to the area on Thursday, and Puneeth's body was recovered after nearly four hours of searching. Efforts are continuing to trace the remaining bodies. The accused allegedly cleaned bloodstains and washed the grinding stone used in the crime. Police have also seized the car allegedly used to transport the bodies. Senior police officers, including West Division Joint Commissioner Vamsi Krishna and North Division DCP Nemagowda, are supervising the investigation. A special team comprising three Assistant Commissioners of Police has been formed under the DCP's leadership to trace the remaining bodies and gather evidence. According to preliminary information, Indushekhar was running a newspaper titled 'Thana Varadi' and had been living in a rented house near Bhashyam Circle for the past eight years. Police are also examining allegations related to a dispute between the accused and the owner of the building where he lived. Further investigation has continued in the gruesome case.
Thousands Stranded on Pune-Bengaluru Highway as Sugarcane Farmers Protest Enters Third Day
Thousands of commuters and over 1,500 commercial trucks remain stranded on the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway (NH-48) as a major sugarcane farmers protest led by Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana chief Raju Shetti entered its third consecutive day on Friday, November 6, 2026. The agitation has crippled a 120-kilometer stretch of the highway between Nagthane in Satara district [] The post Thousands Stranded on Pune-Bengaluru Highway as Sugarcane Farmers Protest Enters Third Day appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bengaluru man held for allegedly killing wife and six members of her family
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Shocking Bengaluru Murders: Cab Driver Kills Seven Family Members
A cab driver in Bengaluru allegedly murdered seven members of his wife's family, including a seven-year-old boy, over domestic disputes. The accused, Shekhar, committed the murders over two days, disposing of bodies at various locations. Police have arrested him and are investigating the shocking incident.
Shocking Bengaluru Murders: Cab Driver Kills Seven Over Family Feud
A cab driver in Bengaluru allegedly murdered seven members of his wife's family, including a seven-year-old boy, over two days due to domestic disputes. The accused, Shekhar, dumped the bodies at various locations and used chemicals to clean his house. Police have arrested him and are investigating the extent of the crime and potential accomplices.
A shocking mass murder case has emerged from Bengaluru, where a cab driver allegedly killed his wife and six members of her family over domestic disputes. The accused, identified as Indu Shekhar, has been arrested...
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Food Safety Officers Shut Down PVR INOX Juice Counter at Bengaluru Mall Over Violations
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Karnataka Health Minister UT Khader asked the public to report unhygienic food, packaging or serving practices by scanning the Food Safety QR code.
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Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Woman In Bengaluru After Befriending Her At Pub
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IFL 2026/27: Bengaluru United host Mohammedan SC in maiden home game
Digital Desk | Bengaluru/Shillong, Nov 5 (IANS) A double-header featuring a historic home debut in Karnataka for Bengaluru United followed by an all-Northeast showdown in Meghalaya between Shillong Lajong FC and Chanmari FC will start Match Week 2 of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27 season on Friday. In the afternoon fixture at the Bangalore Football Stadium, IFL debutants FC Bengaluru United will play their first-ever home match in the competition against two-time I-League champions Mohammedan Sporting Club. Later in the evening, last season's runners-up Shillong Lajong FC will welcome Mizoram outfit Chanmari FC to the SSA Stadium in Shillong. The afternoon encounter sees two sides looking to get off the mark in the 2026-27 standings after suffering narrow 1-0 defeats via late goals on the opening weekend. Hosts FC Bengaluru United, who earned promotion to the IFL for the first time in club history as runners-up in the 2025-26 I-League 2 season, currently sit ninth in the table following a hard-fought 0-1 loss away to Dempo Sports Club in Fatorda. In their season opener in Goa, FC Bengaluru United fielded a disciplined defensive unit marshalled by Daniel, Abdul Hannan, and goalkeeper Manjunath Hirekurbar, with Ribhav Sardesai and Lalramdinsanga Ralte anchoring the midfield behind Russian forward Marat Tarek. Hirekurbar, Daniel, and Hannan stood out at the back to frustrate Dempo for 97 minutes, while Sardesai and Ralte worked tirelessly in the engine room and Tarek threatened with his runs in behind the opposition backline. Guided by head coach and former India international Nallappan Mohanraj, the Karnataka side will look to turn their resilient away display into points in front of their home supporters at the Bangalore Football Stadium. Definitely it was a disappointing end for us in Goa because a fair result would have been a point, especially after we dominated the game without the ball for 96 minutes before losing concentration on a set-piece, FC Bengaluru United head coach Nallappan Mohanraj said. That was a great learning experience for us, and now we have to pick ourselves up for our very first IFL home game, which this club has dreamt of for years. Mohammedan is a very good, historic club coming back from the ISL, and playing them at home is a great opportunity for us to bounce back. The boys are motivated and prepared to go out there and give more than 100 per cent for the three points, he added. FC Bengaluru United defender Abdul Hannan expressed his excitement ahead of stepping out in front of the home faithful in Bengaluru. It is everyone's dream to play in the IFL, and having been to the Bangalore Football Stadium so many times over the years, getting the chance to finally play here in front of our home fans is a special feeling, Abdul Hannan said. We worked very hard last year to qualify for this stage, and tomorrow is our chance to prove ourselves, give everything on the pitch, and win for our supporters. Visitors Mohammedan Sporting Club, returning to the IFL following their stint in the Indian Super League, currently occupy eighth place in the standings after going down 1-0 at home to Shillong Lajong FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday, October 31. Fielding an all-Indian squad, the Black and White Brigade defended doggedly throughout the afternoon before substitute Nelson Rymbai broke the deadlock in the 90th minute to hand the visitors victory. Skipper Mahitosh Roy, Tangva Ragui, and Thokchom Adison Singh operated in midfield, supporting an attacking trio of Lalremsanga Fanai, Israfil Dewan, and Mohammad Fardin Ali Molla. Goalkeeper Deka was the standout performer for the Kolkata side, pulling off a string of eight saves, including a crucial stop in the 69th minuteto keep his team in the contest until the closing stages. Led by head coach Saheed Ramon, Mohammedan SC will aim to build on their defensive grit while finding greater fluency in the final third, even as they manage the absence of Thokchom Adison Singh and Israfil Dewan for the trip to Bengaluru. Both teams lost their opening match, so this is a big challenge and an important game for both sides, but we have prepared well, and our boys are ready to fight, Mohammedan SC head coach Saheed Ramon said. In our first match, the boys were very compact and did well defensively, but we missed clear chances that we should have converted. We are working to improve in the final third and cut out the late mistakes that cost us last time. Even though we will be without Adison and Israfil for this match, I have complete trust in every player in our squad. Mohammedan SC senior defender Hira Mondal, who confirmed he has fully recovered from minor cramps suffered earlier in the week, highlighted how the extra training days have helped the squad settle. As a senior player, I stayed in touch with all the boys even before we assembled so that everyone maintained their fitness levels, Hira Mondal said. The first match was difficult because we had very little time together, but having these last three to four days of training has helped us adjust to the coach's plan, which we already know well from the Calcutta Football League. I am completely fit now, and we are confident of putting in a strong performance tomorrow. Friday's encounter marks the first-ever meeting between FC Bengaluru United and Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Indian Football League. The two sides previously met in the group stage of the 2021 Durand Cup in Kalyani on September 14, 2021, where FC Bengaluru United recorded a 2-0 victory over Mohammedan SC. Shillong welcome Chanmari in Northeast derby Under the floodlights at the SSA Stadium in Shillong, an exciting Northeast derby takes centre stage as Shillong Lajong FC play their first home match of the season against a Chanmari FC side kicking off their 2026-27 campaign after serving a Matchweek 1 bye. Hosts Shillong Lajong FC, who finished as runners-up in the 2025/26 IFL Championship Round with 28 points from 14 matches (just one point behind champions Diamond Harbour FC), sit fifth in the early standings after opening their campaign with a 1-0 away triumph over Mohammedan SC in Kolkata last Saturday. Dominating possession and chance creation for large spells, Lajong sealed all three points in the 90th minute when second-half substitute Nelson Rymbai struck the decisive winner. Substitute forward Nelson Rymbai made the decisive impact off the bench alongside Treimiki Lamurong and Abelson Jachi, while Jota and Damaitphang Lyngdoh orchestrated a relentless attacking display that kept the opposition pinned back. Returning to their fortress in Shillong, Thapa will look for his side to carry their away momentum into their home opener in front of their passionate supporters. It is very important that we carry the momentum from our away win in Kolkata into our first home match tomorrow, as winning at home will give the boys a great boost for the matches ahead, Shillong Lajong FC head coach Birendra Thapa said. Playing in front of our home crowd is a huge motivation because our fans act as the 12th man and give the players extra energy right until the final whistle. With the addition of quality foreign signings like Jota, Joedson, and Arthur this season, fans can expect the same exciting and entertaining brand of football. I have been following Chanmari closelythey did very well last year, recently won the MPL title, and have signed three foreigners, so we expect a very good contest, he added. For Shillong Lajong FC's Brazilian playmaker Joo Vitor De Paula Morais (Jota), Friday's clash carries added personal significance as he lines up against the club he represented last season. While I am playing against my former club, for me it is another professional game, and my full focus is on giving everything to help Shillong Lajong, Jota said. My target tomorrow is to contribute with goals and assists and help the team secure all three points at home. Visitors Chanmari FC enter the fray for their first match of the 2026-27 season after sitting out the opening weekend of the 11-team competition. In their debut IFL campaign in 2025-26, the Mizo club impressed by qualifying for the top-six Championship Round and finishing fifth overall on 15 points from 14 matches, before also capturing the 2025-26 Mizoram Premier League title. Ahead of the new season, Chanmari FC appointed former India international winger Steven Dias as Head Coach in September 2026. Captained by experienced goalkeeper Zothanmawia, the Aizawl outfit have bolstered their roster with foreign trio Denilson, Gabriel Paz, and Seila Toure to complement a dynamic domestic core. Statistically, Shillong Lajong FC produced the most dominant attacking metrics of Matchweek 1, recording 66 per cent ball possession, 32 total shots (nine on target), and 14 corner kicks in their 1-0 win over Mohammedan SC. Friday's encounter sets up an intriguing reunion on the flanks involving Brazilian attacker Jota (Joo Vitor De Paula Morais), who now lines up for Shillong Lajong after featuring for Chanmari FC last term. Shillong Lajong FC and Chanmari FC met twice during the 2025-26 Indian Football League season, with Shillong Lajong winning both encounters. In their Stage I meeting at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on March 19, 2026, Shillong Lajong came from behind to defeat Chanmari FC 2-1 following a late injury-time winner. In the Championship Round return fixture at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on May 2, 2026, Shillong Lajong registered a comprehensive 4-0 victory, with Treimiki Lamurong opening the scoring in first-half stoppage time (45+1'). With FC Bengaluru United and Mohammedan SC both determined to secure their first points of the campaign, Shillong Lajong FC aiming to build on their opening-day win at home, and Chanmari FC eager to make a statement in their season curtain-raiser, Friday's double-header promises an absorbing day of action.
Karnataka: 5,000 government school teachers to be trained in AI
What links Ayushmann Khurrana's extortion scare to Salman Khan?
Highlights Ayushmann Khurrana allegedly received a threatening message demanding a huge ransom. A Bengaluru-based engineer has been arrested for allegedly targeting Bollywood celebrities using the Lawrence Bishnoi gang's name. The case has renewed attention on Salman Khan, who has faced repeated threats allegedly linked to the gangster. Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has become the latest celebrity to receive an extortion threat in the name of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, raising concerns about safety of film personalities. The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested a 30-year-old Bengaluru-based IT engineer, identified as Vaibhav Mishra, on November 4 for allegedly sending threatening messages to several actors, including Khurrana and Tusshar Kapoor. The accused reportedly demanded a huge sum from Khurrana while claiming links to the Bishnoi gang. Investigations have found no evidence connecting Mishra to the criminal network. The development has drawn comparisons with Salman Khan's long-running security concerns. The actor has faced repeated threats allegedly linked to Bishnoi, with the gangster's hostility reportedly stemming from the 1998 blackbuck poaching case. In April 2024, gunmen also opened fire outside Khan's Mumbai residence. The connection has become relevant as the Bishnoi gang's name has surfaced in several incidents involving Bollywood personalities. These include the October 18 shooting targeting Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai and a separate extortion threat against Tusshar Kapoor, in which the caller allegedly demanded 400,000. Police investigations into the latest threats are ongoing, with officers examining the messages and the accused's possible motives.
Diwali gift: Ktaka govt hikes DA to 18 pc for state employees and pensioners Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners from 15.75 per cent to 18 per cent, with retrospective effect from July 1, 2026. Announcing the decision on Thursday, Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara [] The post Diwali gift: Ktaka govt hikes DA to 18 pc for state employees and pensioners appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Sugarcane growers, KRRS condemn arrest of protesters in Belagavi, oppose 3,600 price
The Sugarcane Growers Coordination Committee will launch an agitation at Freedom Park in Bengaluru from 11 a.m. on Friday, demanding the fulfilment of the growers demands
IIM-Bengaluru team imparts industry relevant skills to SITAM students
A Delhi passenger who missed his Bengaluru-bound flight after alleging delays by airline staff has been awarded 71,587 by a consumer commission. The airline claimed he had arrived late for check-in but failed to produce CCTV footage or other evidence to support its position.
Zomato Rolls Out Limitless Delivery in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, More Indian Cities
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Karnataka bus fare hike draws commuters ire; concerns over rising cost of living
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India-Sri Lanka first ODI shifted from Delhi to Visakhapatnam due to renovation, weather concerns
New Delhi [India], November 5 : The first ODI between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled for December 13, has been shifted from Delhi to Visakhapatnam following concerns over renovation work at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and unfavourable weather conditions in the national capital. According to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the match will now be played at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on the same date. The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) had earlier approached the BCCI, expressing its inability to host the match due to ongoing renovation work at the stadium and the possibility of weather-related disruptions in December, according to a DDCA Source. A DDCA source had told ANI that the association was not in a position to organise the fixture under the prevailing circumstances. India are scheduled to host Sri Lanka for a three-match ODI and three-match T20I series next month. The ODI series will begin in Visakhapatnam on December 13, followed by the second match in Bengaluru and the third in Ahmedabad. The three-match T20I series will be played after the ODIs, with Rajkot, Cuttack and Pune scheduled to host the matches. The Indian team is currently touring New Zealand for a five-match ODI series, following which the two sides will play a two-Test series. The Men in Blue will return home after the New Zealand tour to host Sri Lanka. The venue change comes after the DDCA raised concerns over its preparedness to host the opening ODI, citing the renovation work and weather conditions in the capital during December. (ANI)
