Divya Decodes: No Jobs for Kannadigas? Bengalurus IT Hiring Row Explained
Are Kannada-speaking candidates being overlooked by IT companies in Bengaluru? A viral video has sparked a debate about local employment, language requirements and merit-based hiring in India's technology capital.Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has warned of action against companies found deliberately sidelining Kannadigas. But what does the evidence actually show?In this episode of Divya Decodes, we break down the allegations, examine the eSthenos Technologies job advertisement at the centre of the controversy, and explain why the debate has revived Karnataka's earlier push for local-job reservations in the private sector.The allegations of systematic discrimination have not been established by verified industry-wide evidence. A language requirement may be relevant to a particular role, but whether it is justified depends on the actual job and recruitment practices.Watch till the end for the larger debate over local opportunities, merit and fair hiring.Divya Decodes | The Times of IndiaAnchor: Divya KocharEditor: Pramod KaushikProducer: Amanpreet Singh#Bengaluru #Kannadigas #Karnataka #HiringBias #ITJobs #DivyaDecodes #TimesOfIndia #TOI
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Tredence Named as an Industry Leader in ISG Provider Lens Agentic AI Services
San Jose (California) [US]/ Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 27: Tredence, a leading AI and data science company, has been recognized as a Leader in the inaugural 2026 ISG Provider Lens Agentic AI Services Specialists. This recognition underscores Tredence's continuous market leadership, robust agentic AI capabilities, and commitment to driving true business transformation and absolute value for its clients.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 27 (IANS) The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, on Tuesday published the final electoral roll of the state with 4,55,00,011 electors following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of electoral rolls. It can be noted that Karnataka's electorate is down from 5,54,32,314 voters before the SIR commenced, as more than 99.32 lakh names have been dropped as part of the SIR exercise. According to the final electoral roll published, the state has 2,25,40,493 male voters, 2,29,12,355 female voters and 2,841 voters belonging to the third gender. The number of service electors stands at 44,322. The revision was undertaken in all 224 Assembly constituencies in accordance with the directions of the Election Commission of India, with October 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. The final roll includes 6,83,364 young electors aged 18-19 years, comprising 3,64,551 males, 3,18,795 females and 18 voters belonging to the third gender. In the 20-29 age group, there are 86,56,838 electors, including 45,08,240 males, 41,47,863 females and 735 voters belonging to the third gender. The state has 5,65,340 electors with disabilities, comprising 3,26,716 males, 2,38,589 females and 35 voters belonging to the third gender. The number of electors aged 85 years and above is 3,92,134, including 1,62,522 males, 2,29,609 females and three voters belonging to the third gender. There are also 3,252 Non-Resident Indian (NRI) electors, comprising 2,043 males and 1,209 females. The draft electoral roll was published on August 24 with 4,46,35,975 general electors and 44,176 service electors. Enumeration forms had been generated for 5,54,32,314 electors whose names were on the electoral rolls as of June 16, 2026. Of these, 4,46,35,975 electors, accounting for 80.52 per cent, submitted their enumeration forms to Booth Level Officers (BLOs). The remaining 1,07,96,339 electors, or 19.48 per cent, whose forms were not submitted, were not included in the draft electoral roll. The CEO's office categorised these 1,07,96,339 electors as absent, permanently shifted, deceased or duplicate entries. The figures include 19,00,926 absent electors (3.43 per cent), 65,45,679 permanently shifted electors (11.81 per cent), 16,39,864 deceased electors (2.96 per cent) and 7,09,870 duplicate entries (1.28 per cent). During the claims and objections process, 43,82,824 notices were generated and delivered, and hearings were held in all 43,82,824 cases. A total of 61,867 electors were marked ineligible for inclusion in the final roll. The Form-7 data on deletion requests recorded 1,091 cases relating to death, 762 duplicate entries, 1,24,327 cases involving permanent shifting, 184 cases of absenteeism and 61,960 cases under other categories, including ineligible cases identified during hearings. The SIR was conducted in several phases, including house-to-house verification, digitisation of enumeration forms, publication of the draft electoral roll, and the subsequent processing of claims and objections, hearings and disposal of notices by the EROs. The house-to-house visits by BLOs were conducted from June 30 to August 17. The period for filing claims and objections ran from August 24 to September 23, while the notice and disposal process continued until October 22. The final electoral roll was published on October 27. The CEO's office attributed the successful completion of the exercise to the coordinated efforts of officials and election personnel across the state. The exercise involved district election officers from all 34 election districts, 34 roll observers, chief executive officers of 31 Zilla Panchayats, 224 EROs, 336 Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), 3,926 additional AEROs, 6,092 BLO supervisors and 60,923 BLOs deployed at 60,923 polling stations. The exercise was also supported by volunteers and 1,33,092 booth-level agents representing the seven registered and recognised political parties, including their office-bearers. Copies of the final electoral rolls have been shared with representatives of political parties, the CEO's office said. The office also clarified that the electoral roll would remain open for continuous updation. Applications can be submitted throughout the year for enrolment of names, correction of entries, objections, change of residence, marking electors as Persons with Disabilities and replacement of Elector Photo Identity Cards (EPICs) without corrections. Persons aggrieved by an ERO's decision can appeal to the District Magistrate under Section 24(a) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, read with Rule 23 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. If dissatisfied with the District Magistrate's order, they can file a second appeal before the Chief Electoral Officer under Section 24(b) of the Act, read with Rule 27 of the Rules.
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ISL 2026-27: FC Goa look to regain momentum against Sporting Delhi
Digital Desk | Margao, Oct 27 (IANS) FC Goa return to Indian Super League 2026-27 action on Wednesday as they host Sporting Club Delhi, who are searching for their first points after two consecutive defeats. FC Goa have played just once in the league so far, drawing 1-1 with Chennaiyin FC, and will be eager to rediscover their rhythm after a spell away from domestic action that ended in an exit from the AFC Challenge League. Head coach Gouramangi Singh stressed the importance of returning with a win, insisting his side must show the same intensity, commitment and concentration they expect of themselves. Every game is important. Our game against Delhi is particularly important for us. Since we are back now (from Asian competition), we want to start with a win, he said. Forward Christian Chiki Borrego has been in good scoring form, finding the net in his last four games across competitions. However, the attacker is focused on the teams results rather than his individual tally. I prefer scoring goals for getting wins, he said. Sporting Club Delhi, however, will be no pushovers. Their opening two matches have followed a similar pattern: they led Bengaluru FC 2-1 at half-time before losing 3-2, then took a 1-0 lead against Mohun Bagan Super Giant before suffering a 2-1 defeat. Despite those results, head coach Tomasz Thorez remains confident in his sides performances. I am very happy with the performance of the team. I think we played a very good game. We repeated what was a very good first-half performance in Bengaluru. We were dangerous and created a lot of chances against a strong opponent, but unfortunately we couldn't score more goals. Defender Clarence Fernandes acknowledged the need to see games through after SCD let leads slip in both outings. We should know how to hold the lead, he said The fixture also marks a return to familiar surroundings for SCD defender Sanatomba Singh Yanglem, who previously represented FC Goa. The Gaurs won the sides last meeting 1-0 in February, with Dejan Drai scoring the winner. Bob Jackson Raj is expected to be available for Goa, while Harsh Patre and Aakash Sangwan are set to be sidelined for a while.
BJP slams Congress over sharing deepfake videos on China, Arunachal Pradesh
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Senior advocate and BJP leader Nalin Kohli on Tuesday criticised the Congress for sharing videos falsely claiming Chinese incursions into Indian territory and alleged that the opposition party was spreading misinformation on matters concerning national security. Speaking to IANS, Kohli said the Congress leaders had posted the videos without verifying their authenticity and accused the party of using sensitive national security issues for political gains. It is very unfortunate that the Congress party and its leaders tweet false things without even gathering information, even when it is against the national interest, to spread fear by saying, Look at what is happening between India and China. This video itself is false. It is AI-generated and far from the truth. They posted it immediately without any application of mind, he said. The BJP leader also referred to the Congress's criticism of previous military operations, including Operation Sindoor, the Balakot airstrikes and the surgical strikes, questioning whether the party was placing political considerations above national interest. Do these Congress party leaders think it is right to put the national interest aside and do this for their own politics? Kohli asked. Earlier, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also condemned the Congress after the Indian Army debunked videos shared by a Congress leader alleging that China had taken control of parts of Arunachal Pradesh. He demanded that Congress apologise for the move. Previously, a Congress spokesperson from Bihar, Ritu Choudhary, in a post, claimed that Chinese vehicles had entered Indian territory. In a fake video, it was alleged that China had taken control of areas in Arunachal Pradesh and that the Indian Army was being denied essential supplies. The Indian Army clarified that the video showed Chinese commercial vehicles at Nathu La Pass in Sikkim, an authorised India-China border trade point, and did not depict a military intrusion. The movement of commercial vehicles at an authorised border trade route is being misrepresented as evidence of a Chinese military intrusion, the Army said. In a separate fact-check issued on Sunday, the Army also dismissed a video circulated by Pakistan-linked social media accounts that purportedly showed Chinese soldiers searching Indian Army personnel in Arunachal Pradesh and claimed that Indian troops needed Chinese permission to move through the state. The Army clarified that the footage was actually from a counter-terrorism mock drill conducted in Bengaluru in May 2026 and had no connection with Chinese forces or military activity in Arunachal Pradesh. It cautioned people against confusing a security exercise with an actual military confrontation. The Army also debunked a video featuring Lieutenant General Girish Kalia, General Officer Commanding of the Spear Corps, which falsely portrayed him as saying that China had taken control of parts of Arunachal Pradesh. According to the Army, the original footage was from a press briefing in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, on October 27, 2023, concerning foiled infiltration attempts across the Line of Control. The officer had made no statements about Chinese control over Arunachal Pradesh or the denial of supplies to Indian troops.
Bengaluru: Ashoka flags Rs 112.99-cr lapse in garbage tender
Bengaluru: Karnataka Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka has called for a Lokayukta investigation into alleged irregularities in the Greater Bengaluru Authoritys tenders worth Rs 133 crore for garbage and waste transfer centres, raising questions over security deposits, bidder selection and compliance with Finance Department instructions. In a letter to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Ashoka alleged 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 .
NCPAs Connections India Brings Young Theatre-Makers to the Stage in Bengaluru
The festival features contemporary plays that explore themes such as friendship, identity, grief, climate change, social inequality and the choices that shape young lives.
WPL 2027 Auction: UP Warriorz Eye Squad Overhaul As 146 Players Go Under The Hammer In Kochi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: With 27 slots up for grabs and several prominent Indian and overseas cricketers in the fray, the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction is set to trigger intense bidding battles as the five franchises look to complete their squads ahead of the fifth edition of the tournament, beginning in January. The auction, scheduled to take place in Kochi on Wednesday, will feature 146 players, with teams having contrasting purse sizes and squad requirements. UP Warriorz will head into the auction with the most slots to fill, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Giants (GG) will look to make targeted additions after retaining most of their core players. Among the players expected to attract attention are Indian cricketers G Kamalini, Sneh Rana and Sushma Verma, along with Australian stars Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen and Sophie Molineux. UP Warriorz have eight slots available and a remaining purse of Rs 3.75 crore, putting them in a position to make several additions to their squad. Mumbai Indians (MI), meanwhile, have six slots to fill but only Rs 90 lakh left to spend, which could make their auction strategy more selective. RCB, who won the previous edition, will have Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry available for the upcoming season and will look to strengthen their bench, particularly with Indian backups, as they aim to add another title to their tally. Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants will also seek to address specific squad requirements while retaining the nucleus of their teams. The auction comes at a time when the WPL is increasingly contributing to India's talent pipeline, with young players gaining exposure to high-pressure matches alongside international stars. India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana highlighted the league's role in identifying emerging talent and stressed the need to develop promising players into match-winners for the national team. The WPL has been a huge benefit in that we have found quite a few players in the WPL, but now it's our responsibility to figure out how we take them forward and make them into bigger match-winners. We definitely have exciting talent in our team right now, Mandhana said on JioStar's programme 'Follow the Blues: The Dawn of Captain Smriti'. She added that eight to nine players in the current Indian setup are aged between 19 and 24 and have impressed in India A matches. They have all played good cricket during the India A series. We have followed everything, and they have played very good cricket. So now it's on us to take them forward and make them lead the way for India, she said. Former India cricketer and JioStar expert Veda Krishnamurthy expects Indian wicketkeepers to be among the players in demand, with multiple franchises looking to strengthen their options behind the stumps. I think Indian wicketkeepers, especially, will be in demand, with quite a few teams looking for them. There are a couple of domestic players I'm interested in seeing how they go about things in the auction. Of course, Sophie Molineux is a big name to look forward to, given the kind of experience she brings. She's a match-winner and has already won the WPL with RCB, Krishnamurthy said. She also pointed to the interest surrounding young wicketkeeper G Kamalini and the importance of franchises identifying alternatives for each role before the bidding begins. The options and the number of slots available are very limited. Teams know exactly what they're looking for, so it's important for them to filter the names from the available cricketers and identify their options. They need to have at least three or four names for each proficiency because the auction can go in any direction, she added. The fifth edition of the WPL will be held from January 14 to February 7, 2027. Four-time finalists Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz will aim to secure their maiden title, while two-time champions RCB and Mumbai Indians will look to add to their trophy collections. The options and the number of slots available are very limited. Teams know exactly what they're looking for, so it's important for them to filter the names from the available cricketers and identify their options. They need to have at least three or four names for each proficiency because the auction can go in any direction, she added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru ED attaches Rs 23.35 crore in assets linked to illegal online betting
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 27 (IANS) In fresh action against the illegal online betting ecosystem, the ED has attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 23.35 crore linked to a larger conspiracy involving proceeds of crime (PoC) totalling Rs 2,300 crore, an official said on Tuesday. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, provisionally attached the assets under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in the case of K.C. Veerendra and Others, the official said in a statement. The attachment has been made vide Provisional Attachment Order (PAO) No. 42/2026 dated October 23, representing the equivalent value of proceeds of crime (PoC), found in the possession of K.C. Veerendra, Gulshan Khattar and Neha Tandon, the ED said. The attached movable properties are valued at Rs 13.76 crore and immovable properties are valued at Rs 9.58 crore, the ED said. The ED investigation was initiated based on multiple FIRs alleging cheating, cheating by impersonation, criminal conspiracy and extortion through online betting and gambling platforms. Investigation revealed a nationwide network of betting websites, payment gateways, shell companies and mule accounts allegedly controlled by Veerendra and his associates for generating and laundering PoC, the ED said. The suspected proceeds derived from the scheduled offences were allegedly layered through complex financial transactions and utilised for acquisition of assets and personal enrichment, leading to registration of ECIR and commencement of investigation under the provisions of the PMLA, it said. The investigation carried out by the ED has revealed that Veerendra and his associates operated illegal online betting platforms, including King567, through a network of payment gateways, shell companies and mule accounts, whereby players were induced to deposit funds and subsequently cheated through manipulated betting operations and blocked withdrawals. The investigation traced proceeds of crime exceeding Rs 2,300 crore, which were layered through multiple accounts, hawala channels and offshore entities, and utilised for acquisition of luxury assets, business investments, foreign remittances and personal expenses, thereby establishing the accused's involvement in concealment, possession, use and projection of proceeds of crime as untainted property, constituting the offence of money laundering under Section 3 of the PMLA, the ED said. In the instant case, proceeds of crime were found to be received in the hands of Fonepaisa Payment Solutions Private Limited, beneficially owned by Gulshan Khattar, who had received a huge amount of commission for providing services as a key payment gateway and financial intermediary in the illegal online betting ecosystem, the ED said. Out of the PoC received, assets worth approximately Rs.33 crore were attached through an order dated January 29, 2026, the ED said. During the investigation, SimTech was found to have received credits from identified mule bank accounts linked to king567. Neha Tandon, director of SimTech IT Solutions Private Limited, had no active role in its management and the same was handled by her husband, Gulshan Khattar, the ED said. The receipt of tainted funds by SimTech, coupled with Khattar's control over the entity and his role in the generation and movement of PoC through Fonepaisa, forms the basis that properties held by or in the name of Neha Tandon constitute or represent Proceeds of Crime, the ED said. Earlier, in the case, ED had conducted extensive search and seizure operations across more than 60 premises in several States under Section 17 of PMLA, during which large quantities of cash, gold bullion, gold and silver jewellery, balances lying in mule accounts, vehicles, digital devices and incriminating documents were seized/frozen. The ED had also arrested Veerendra under Section 19 of PMLA. Investigation under PMLA resulted in filing of a Prosecution Complaint dated October 18, 2025 and a Supplementary Prosecution Complaint dated February 20, 2026, pursuant to which cognisance was taken by the Special Court, PMLA, on May 4, 2026. In continuation of the seizure/freezing of movable/immovable assets, earlier, this directorate had provisionally attached properties worth Rs 177.30 crore, which was subsequently confirmed by the Adjudicating Authority, MLA, New Delhi. Further, vide the instant PAO, additional movable and immovable properties valued at Rs 23.35 crore have also been attached, said the statement. Accordingly, the aggregate value of properties attached/seized/frozen till date exceeds Rs 343 crore, under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002. The instant provisional attachment has been made to safeguard the value of the Proceeds of Crime, in accordance with the provisions of PMLA, 2002, the ED said.
Karnataka SIR: 99.32L voters excluded from final electoral roll
Bengaluru: Karnatakas final electoral roll, released on Tuesday, October 27, after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), has recorded a steep decline in the number of registered voters, with 99.32 lakh names excluded from the list. The states electorate has dropped from 5.54 crore before the revision to 4.55 crore in the final list. The scale 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 .
Mahindra Lifespaces to develop North Bengaluru project with Rs 1,250 crore GDV
Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd has entered into a joint development agreement for a 10.05-acre land parcel in North Bengaluru. The development project will have an estimated gross development value of Rs 1,250 crore. It is expected to provide approximately 1 million square feet of saleable area, focusing on premium residential apartments. This project will enable the company to expand its presence in the growing North Bengaluru market.
How A Damaged Curd Packet On Blinkit Led To An Alleged
A 56-year-old Bengaluru resident lost 98,000 after dialling an unverified customer care number of Blinkit found on Google to seek a refund for a damaged curd packet.
Karnatakas final electoral roll published after SIR
More than 99.32 lakh names have been knocked off the rolls as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Karnataka.
Cent raises $15 million to scale preventive health screening business
Bengaluru-based preventive health startup Cent raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Blume Ventures and South Park Commons. It plans to invest in research, AI radiology and screening technology, and expand from three centres to 710 across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Gurugram by mid-2027.
Mahindra Lifespace adds 10.5-acre land in Bengaluru for housing project
Real estate firm Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd will jointly develop a housing project in Bengaluru with an estimated revenue of Rs 1,250 crore. In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, the company announced joint development of a 10.05-acre land parcel in North Bengaluru. Mahindra Lifespace did not name the landowner with whom it has entered into the joint development agreement. The project is estimated to offer about 1 million (10 lakh) sq ft of saleable area, and is expected to have a revenue potential of around Rs 1,250 crore. With this addition, the company now has three projects in the Bengaluru region, with a combined development potential of approximately 3 million sq ft of saleable area. Established in 1994, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd's development footprint spans 55.90 million sq ft (saleable area) of completed, ongoing and forthcoming residential projects across seven Indian cities. It also has over 5,000 acres of ongoing and forthcoming projects at industrial ..
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Warns Bengaluru IT Firms After
A viral video alleging that Bengaluru IT companies favour Telugu and Tamil speakers over Kannada-speaking candidates has prompted Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to warn of action.
Scientist Dies By Suicide In Bengaluru, Family Alleges Work-Linked Stress
Sharad Katiyar served as a scientist in the programming department of the ADA in Bengaluru and was associated with the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2 programme.
A Bengaluru man who spent Rs 3.13 lakh on health insurance policies for his parents disputed Star Health's rejection of his mother's medical claim after she underwent endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures. He alleged that the insurer repeatedly sought documents already submitted. The Insurance Ombudsman had identified Rs 27,921 in hospital and pre-hospitalisation expenses.
Amazon plans 3,000 electric trucks with Tata Motors for India logistics
The rollout will begin in Delhi and later expand to key highways, with Amazon targeting electrification of the 2,800-km Delhi-Bengaluru-Chennai freight corridor
Karnataka loses nearly 1 crore voters after SIR
Karnataka has witnessed a noteworthy change following the Special Intensive Revision, with the voter count receding by approximately 99.76 lakh from a starting figure of 5.5 crore. Among these, 86.56 lakh voters fall within the 20-29 age demographic, complemented by 6.83 lakh fresh registrations. The majority of the removed voters, totaling 65.45 lakh, were identified as permanently shifted. The process concluded with 43.
Couples Charred Bodies Found Two Days After Bengaluru Shop Fire
After extinguishing the fire on October 24, the rooms in the building were checked. At the time, it was believed that everyone had come out of the building, and there was no information about anyone having died in the incident
SIR final list for Karnataka is out: Check your name
Karnataka has completed the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll after 129 days of processing. More than 20% of voters were removed for various classifications, including permanently shifted residents. During the review, nearly 7.87 lakh citizens applied for inclusion in the final voter list by using Form 6. A significant number of voters also requested modifications to their details in the electoral roll.
Todays Gold Rate in India October 27: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across metro cities on October 27
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Blackstone opens second India office in Bengaluru
Blackstone has established its second office in India, specifically a global capability centre in Bengaluru. This centre aims to improve the firm's operational capabilities and support its global businesses effectively. Susan Yung, a senior managing director, will manage the new centre, leveraging her extensive experience. The company has been a significant investor in India, expanding across various sectors over the past two decades.
Karnataka CM Shivakumar to meet Pralhad Joshi over sugarcane pricing issue, says
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said farmers and sugar factory owners had agreed to accept the price fixed by the Central Government, adding that he would meet Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to discuss the demand for an increase in sugar prices. Speaking to the media at the Circuit House in Belagavi before leaving for Bengaluru, Shivakumar said discussions with sugarcane farmers and factory owners had brought the two sides closer to a resolution. He emphasised that the state government would stand by farmers while also addressing the concerns raised by sugar factories.
Mahindra Lifespaces to develop 10-acre North Bengaluru project with Rs 1,250 crore GDV
Mahindra Lifespace Developers has announced plans to develop a 10.05-acre land parcel in North Bengaluru. The expected gross development value of the project is Rs 1,250 crore, offering around 1 million sq ft of residential apartments. The project, located about 8 km from the airport, is set to launch within the next nine months. With this addition, Mahindra now has three projects in the area, enhancing its market presence.
Road rage turns fatal near Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A late-night road-rage dispute near Electronics City ended in tragedy when a 25-year-old chef was allegedly dragged for around 150 metres beneath a car and later died of his injuries. Police have arrested three suspects, while a search is under way for the vehicles owner. Ranjith Kumar Sahu, who worked as a cook at 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 MLC Polls: Counting Begins for Four Seats
The four constituencies that went to polls on October 23 are South-East Graduates', West Graduates', North-East Teachers' and Bengaluru Teachers
An Indian office boy based in Bahrain is among four Indian expatriates who have each won a 200-gram, 24-carat gold bar in Abu Dhabis Big Ticket October e-draw. Aruna Krishnappa Kidiyoor, Jijoy Viswan, Sadathulla Sharief and Manisha Harshal Kasat are the winners. Here is what they plan to do with their prizes, how much the gold bars are worth and how eligible participants can buy Big Ticket tickets from India.
Meet the duo giving unsold food a second life across Bengaluru and Hyderabad
Hyderabad-based Replate connects restaurants and bakeries with customers through surprise bags of unsold food, turning end-of-day surplus into affordable meals while keeping good food out of the bin
Counting of votes for four Karnataka Legislative Council seats began on Tuesday amid heightened security, with the results expected to indicate the ruling Congress's support base among graduates and teachers and test the electoral coordination between the Opposition BJP and JD(S) alliance partners. A total of 43 candidates are in the fray across the four constituencies -- South-East Graduates', West Graduates', North-East Teachers' and Bengaluru Teachers'. Initial trends are expected to emerge as the counting progresses. The elections are being closely watched as a political test for the Congress government, with both the ruling party and the BJP-JD(S) alliance seeking to demonstrate their organisational strength among graduates and teachers. The results will also indicate how effectively the BJP and JD(S) have managed to transfer votes to each other's candidates under their alliance. Polling for the four seats was held on October 23, from 8 am to 4 pm. According to the office of the C...
Blackstone opens new India office to support global operations
The Bengaluru office will support functions including private wealth and credit and insurance
The grease hunters of Bengaluru wantleftover fryer oil to fuel Indias jets
Gold, silver prices today, 27 October: Check the retail price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver on Tuesday in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
Inside Israel-linked call centre in Turkey that scammed Indians
Istanbul:The pitch almost always began with USD 250. Put that in and watch it grow, the caller would say. For many investors in India who picked up the phone, it was the first step into a scheme that did not let go until their savings were gone, two people who worked inside the fraud 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 .
Results of Karnataka Legislative Council polls to be announced today
As many as 43 candidates, including three sitting members, are in the fray
Results of Karnataka Legislative Council polls to be announced today
As many as 43 candidates, including three sitting members, are in the fray
Blackstones GCC in Bengaluru anchors fresh $50bn India plan
A Bengaluru-based programme manager shared a shocking reason why he was asked to resign by his new manager not bad performance or slacking off at work his salary was apparently too high to keep him as an employee.
A dash of pink, a drive for change
DYFI threatens stir over Mangaluru revenue rules, corruption
Dakshina Kannada unit calls land conversion norms unscientific, flags problems with approvals
Hennur-Bagalur road concretising works get two-month deadline
Bengalurus frontline workers battle lung, metabolic health risks
Garbage collection suffers over tender standoff with contractors
Passenger caught at KIA with ganja hidden in shoes
From traffic jams to construction dust, doctors assess pollution risks
Love thy neighbour, no ego clash over flat utilities: HC
Bengaluru hit-and-run: Cook dies after being dragged 150 metres under car, 3 held
Yakshagana-clad Ullal youth raise 2L for childs surgery
Mangaluru man missing in Israel for 10 days, kin seek Embassy help
BJP leaders condemn Kharges remarks against Modi
Dakshina Kannada BJP president Sathish Kumpala demands apology; Mangaluru City South MLA Vedavyas Kamath calls remarks a sign of Congresss desperation
Trekking trip turns tragic: Woman dies in bike crash near Bengaluru
Labour dept renews push for private firms to employ Kannadigas on priority
Road rage: 3 held for fatally dragging cook under car
Car rams e-scooter, kills newlywed couple near Bengaluru
After record 7 rounds, 191 MBBS seats remain vacant in Karnataka
Inspired by an accident that left his parents injured, the 16-year-old built an AI-powered platform to report potholes and other road hazards, identify the departments responsible and track repairs.
3 arrested for selling bones, bodies to Raichur medical college
Raichur: The alleged illegal trade in bodies buried in a graveyard in Raichur has taken a new turn with the police arresting three people and searching for a fourth accused. Investigators have registered an FIR against four persons and are examining the possible role of a private medical college in the suspected racket. The arrested 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 .
Brigade Group ties up with Hyatt, to open two Bengaluru hotels with 600 rooms
The property is planned to have around 350 guestrooms and suites, along with meeting and event facilities spanning approximately 25,000 sq ft
Bengaluru: Three arrested for murder in road rage case, fourth accused on the run
Criticising the Congress governments double standards, the groups pointed out that the Congress demand for the right to protest and reclaim streets in Delhi while protesters raising similar demands in Bengaluru face detention and police cases.
Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, October 26, staged a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding an apology and accusing the Congress leader of violating political decorum. The demonstration intensified when BJP leaders and workers attempted to march towards Vidhana Soudha. 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 .
Delhi records AQI of 187 as white foam on Yamuna; Mumbai, Bengaluru see elevated levels
Delhi recorded an AQI of 187 at 8 a.m. on Monday, placing the national capital in the moderate category, according to the CPCB. However, several monitoring stations reported poor air quality, with Jahangirpuri recording an AQI of 251
How This 25-Year-Old YouTuber Bought Rs 1 Crore Mercedes-Benz For His Parents
YouTuber and entrepreneur Ishan Sharma has earlier purchased his first home in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru: Couple found dead in locked room days after fire at house
As the fire spread, the occupants reportedly rushed out of the house. However, Akash and Nagarathna allegedly became frightened and locked themselves inside their room.
Bengaluru: Man sets estranged female friends brother-in-laws bike on fire
Bengaluru: Man sets estranged female friends brother-in-laws bike on fire
BJP leaders and workers taken into custody during protest against Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru
Pant on course to play third red-ball game against New Zealand A; Bumrah also likely to play
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is likely on track to recover from his side strain in time for India As third red-ball game against New Zealand A in Lincoln from November 7 to 10, 2026. Pant has been out of action since suffering a left-side strain while leading the Rest of India to victory over Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar earlier this month. The injury kept him out of Delhis Ranji Trophy commitments and the first two four-day games against New Zealand A. It is understood that Pant has been at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for rehab and starting light skill-based work. He is on the road to recovery and is likely to be available for the third India A game, provided that he gets his fitness certificate. If everything goes as planned, then he may leave for New Zealand in the first few days of November, said a source to IANS on Monday. In Pants absence, the selectors had picked Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra as his replacement for the first two four-day games. Kushagra has been recently called up as a cover when his Jharkhand captain, Ishan Kishan, was selected for the T20I series in New Zealand, after the latter sustained a low-grade right adductor strain. It is understood that ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is also likely to feature in the India A's third red-ball game, to be played at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln. Bumrah last played at the Asian Games in Japan in early October, where India retained its gold medal. He was then rested for the home white-ball series against the West Indies and the T20I and ODI legs of the ongoing New Zealand tour. It is also understood that fast bowler Prasidh Krishna is on track to play in New Zealand after being out of action since the ODI against the West Indies in Guwahati, where he sustained a hamstring injury. Pant, Bumrah and Prasidh (whos also a part of the first three ODIs) are part of Indias squad for the two-Test series against New Zealand, to be played at Basin Reserve, Wellington from November 19 to 23 and in Hagley Oval, Christchurch from November 27 to December 1.
Trust launched in Bengaluru to carry forward Kasturirangans legacy, support young researchers
Nepali gang arrested for murder of retired IPS officers wife in Hyderabad
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 26 (IANS) More than five months after Tanuja Ranjan, wife of retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ray Vinay Ranjan, was brutally murdered at their residence in Hyderabad, police on Monday arrested four Nepalese. Those arrested include the domestic worker, Dharma Tiruwa alias Kalpana, who had worked at the victims residence. The arrests were made following a five-month-long investigation spanning several states and the India-Nepal border. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar announced the arrests at a press conference. A Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing rising property offences committed by Nepali gangs across the three Police Commissionerates, arrested four accused near Nampally Railway Station on Monday (October 26). Dharma alias Kalpana, 26, is from Surkhet district in Nepal. Ganesh B.K. alias Ganesh Bishwakarma alias Dinesh Thapa, 31, is a labourer who was residing in Pune; Chandra Bahadur Tamang alias Ranjeet Thapa alias Shanker Chandra Lama alias Kancha, 44, a cook whose listed Indian address is in Gurugram, Haryana; and Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, 37, a watchman who was residing in Pune. Police said two other accused remained absconding and that teams were continuing efforts to trace them. The police had earlier arrested two other accused in the case. Police said the accused entered the house in Prashasan Nagar on the night of May 78, restrained Tanuja Ranjan and smothered her. They allegedly escaped with 225 grams of gold jewellery and other valuables. The police investigation revealed that Dharma came to Hyderabad in June 2025 through a relative and began working as a domestic help at the Jubilee Hills residence for a monthly salary of about Rs 20,000. During her employment, she allegedly remained in contact with Bikas, a Nepal national based in Pune, who repeatedly asked about her employer, the households assets and the valuables inside the house. He eventually proposed a robbery in return for a share of the proceeds. In April 2026, Dharma travelled to Pune to visit her ailing father and came into contact with other members of the alleged gang. On May 4, when her employer left for Bengaluru, she allegedly alerted the group. The police account says Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, Shanker Chandra Lama and Sunil Pariyar met at Kalamboli in Raigad district, Maharashtra, on May 4 and travelled to Pune in a hired Maruti Ertiga. The next day, they met other alleged accomplices, including Ganesh B.K., before setting out for Hyderabad. On the morning of May 7, Ganesh B.K. and Suresh Shahi allegedly met Dharma near her workplace, surveyed the premises and discussed how the group could enter the house. Two groups allegedly carried out the operation. According to police, the gang assembled at Ravindra Bar near the Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station area on the evening of May 7. It allegedly split into two groups under a plan devised by Sujan Shahi, also known as Suresh Shahi. One group, comprising Ganesh B.K., Suresh Shahi and Shanker Lama, was assigned to enter the house and carry out the robbery. The other, comprising Ganesh Bahadur Shahi, Sunil Pariyar and Netra Shahi, allegedly remained near Nampally railway station as a lookout team. During the intervening night of May 7 and 8, Dharma allegedly opened the door to let the others in. Police said Tanuja woke up during the incident. The attackers allegedly gagged and restrained her, causing her death by suffocation. The group then searched the house, broke open cupboards and took gold jewellery and other valuables. After leaving through the rear gate, the accused allegedly travelled to Nampally and joined the lookout team. Investigation revealed that the group subsequently travelled towards Kazipet, moved into isolated hilly terrain and divided the stolen property into nine equal shares. Members then split into smaller groups, fled towards Nepal and disposed of the valuables at different locations. On May 22, Task Force teams arrested Sunil Bahadur Aauji alias Sunil Pariyar and alleged receiver Dilip Bahadur Mijar alias Sonar. Police recovered 26 grams of the stolen property from them. The investigation continued across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Patna, Delhi, Lucknow and Uttarakhand. The SIT also carried out field inquiries near the India-Nepal border, spending more than five months gathering intelligence in remote and hilly areas. Police said local informers helped the team track the suspects alleged hideouts, travel routes, employment and contacts.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 26 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara said on Monday that the state government has decided to file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court against the High Court order quashing the hike in reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, adding that the government is committed to protecting the constitutional rights of SCs and STs and will not compromise on this issue under any circumstances, Speaking after inaugurating the Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti and Maharshi Valmiki Award ceremony organised by the Department of Scheduled Tribes Welfare at the Banquet Hall in Vidhana Soudha on Monday, he said the High Court judgment was discussed at length in the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. It has been decided that an appeal must be filed in the Supreme Court against this verdict. He added that the government will hold discussions with legal experts on how to bring it under the 9th Schedule of the Constitution to provide permanent protection. The central government will be urged to include the reservation hike in the 9th Schedule to provide permanent protection. Admitting that there is confusion in the Department of Scheduled Tribes Welfare, he said that when H. Anjaneya was the minister earlier, funds were liberally granted for community development. When the seers had asked for a Rs 5 crore grant, it was sanctioned. Now there is a rule that 17 per cent of funds in all departments should be reserved for the development of SC communities. This grant has been used for the development of communities. Under the Ganga Kalyana scheme, borewell facilities have been provided to thousands of beneficiaries, scholarships to students and 162 students have been given the opportunity for higher studies abroad. Many such development programs have been implemented, he stated. Confusion was created in the Valmiki Development Corporation for political reasons. No one was harmed by this. I myself was the Home Minister at that time. All the money mentioned in connection with the allegation has come back, he said. He said it was surprising that the High Court had reduced the reservation from 56 per cent to 50 per cent. We have no intention of blaming the judges. But it is not understood on what grounds the reservation increased on the basis of population was cancelled. Based on the 2011 census, SCs are 17 per cent and STs are 7 per cent. The total population of these communities is about 24.1 per cent. Reservation was increased with the aim of providing reservation in proportion to the population. In Tamil Nadu, a 69 per cent reservation system has been included in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution. The central government has provided 10 per cent reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). But it raises questions about why, when Karnataka increased the reservation by 6 per cent based on the population of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, it was cancelled. What does this mean? he questioned. The BJP government led by Basavaraj Bommai, which came to power, had increased the reservation for Scheduled Tribes to 7 per cent in October 2022. It had also increased the reservation for Scheduled Castes by 3 per cent. Thus, it had issued an order to increase the total reservation to 56 per cent, he noted. At that time, there was also a BJP government in the state. The BJP-led government was in power at the Centre as well. At that time, the state government should have taken an all-party delegation to the central government and insisted that the decision to increase reservation be included in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution. If that had been done, perhaps the current problem would not have arisen, he underlined. I will not go on to blame the previous government on this issue. But it has to be said that at that time no effort was made to provide necessary protection for increasing reservation, he said. The government led by Siddaramaiah has implemented many programs for the development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Recruitment and educational admission processes have been carried out as per the decision to increase the reservation from 50 per cent to 56 per cent. In such a situation, the High Court verdict has created confusion, Parameshwara said. Protecting the legitimate rights that should constitutionally accrue to the people of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is the first priority of the government. All necessary legal measures will be taken to protect reservation, he said.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 26: The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, celebrated
IPL 2027 auction in Goa on December 16; retentions due November 15: Reports
The day-long mini-auction will coincide with India's second ODI against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru and will be the last in the current cycle before a mega auction ahead of the 2028 season
Bengaluru engineers swivel car seat helps over 1,000 people with disabilities
Bengaluru Traffic Police book 539 cases in special drive against drunk driving, overspeeding
The drive was carried out by traffic officers from all 53 traffic police stations to curb traffic violations and improve road safety.
Bengaluru Traffic Police book 539 cases in special drive against drunk driving, overspeeding
The drive was carried out by traffic officers from all 53 traffic police stations to curb traffic violations and improve road safety.
Bengaluru: Woman police officer attacked, robbed during search operation at suspects house
The cybercrime police are continuing efforts to track down the suspect and others, allegedly involved in distribution of the sting video related to former CM
Bengaluru: Woman police officer attacked, robbed during search operation at suspects house
The cybercrime police are continuing efforts to track down the suspect and others, allegedly involved in distribution of the sting video related to former CM
Among the occupations,pourakarmikas were found to havethe highest proportion of workerswith the PRISm pattern,an indication of reduced lung capacity. Around45% of themshowed indications ofreduced lung function.
Playing club football in CR 7's land, Indian teen dreams of wearing Barca colours
IPL 2027 Auction To Take Place On December 16 In Goa, Retention Deadline Is November 15
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 mini-auction will take place in Goa on December 16, with the day-long event scheduled on the same day as the second One-Day International (ODI) between India and Sri Lanka in Bengaluru
Gold, silver prices rebound after last week's fall; check rates in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru
Gold and silver prices rebounded on October 26 after falling last week. In Mumbai, 24-carat gold was priced at 1,42,250 per 10 grams, while Delhi recorded 1,42,010 and Bengaluru 1,42,370. Silver was priced at 1,96,240 per kg in Mumbai, 1,95,900 in Delhi and 1,96,400 in Bengaluru.
NIMS Health Inspector Recruitment 2026
Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) is conducting a Walk-in Interview for the post of Health Inspector. Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can attend the interview on 30 October 2026. Candidates should report at 11:30 AM. Further details are available at nims.edu.in.
Revathi Kamath, mum to entrepreneurs Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, was recently thanked by a Facebook user from Bengaluru for treating her to a delicious meal consisting of ragi mudde. According to Sadhguru, ragi is a nutritional powerhouse that can lower blood sugar and also improve digestive system.
