JPC to reach out to youth, institutions on Education Bill
The panel, headed by BJP MP D Purandeswari, has held consultations in Kolkata, Goa and Bengaluru to understand what students and young people want from higher education institutions and the proposed new regulatory framework.
Woman Explains 'Crazy Economics' Of Bengaluru Cooks, Internet Reacts
Bengaluru cook charges around Rs 7-8k monthly for two meals daily with Sunday off.
Tourism dept pushes ahead with court-permitted works in Roerich Estate in Bengaluru
Farmer Karigowda, who owns a 3.5-acre farm in Karlapura Palya in Bengaluru Urban district, grows bottle gourds that weigh around 500 grams each.
Panel formed to oversee Bengalurus Varthur road works
AI survey finds 14k potholes on Bengaluru North corporation roads
Vijayapuras dead voters live to tell the tale
NICE war: Why Shivakumar cannot afford to ignore Kumaraswamys claims
East Bengaluru lake volunteers seek patrolling, action against littering
Kerala man, 51, dies of heart attack as Bengaluru traffic traps him above hospital
Gas cylinder blast: Mother and minor daughter dead, four seriously injured in Bengaluru
According to the police, the incident occurred around 6.20 a.m., when the family was preparing to cook. After switching on the stove, the gas cylinder suddenly exploded.
Bengaluru skill summit second edition set to kick start from November 3
Event to be held from 3 to 5 November 2026 at The Lalit Ashok; first edition drew a footfall of over 6,500
Karnataka Calls For BFSI, FinTech Collaboration Ahead Of Tech Summit
The Government of Karnataka has called for enhanced collaboration with the BFSI and FinTech sectors to bolster its technology ecosystem and accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions. This initiative, discussed at an Industry Meet, aims to foster partnerships between government, industry, and academia, particularly through programmes like 'Government First', in preparation for the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026.
Shaurya Bhattacharya opens with a two-shot lead in Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship
Digital Desk | Greater Noida, Oct 7 (IANS) Shaurya Bhattacharya opened with a six-under-66 to establish a two-shot lead after the first round of the Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort in Greater Noida on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Bhattacharya, a three-time winner on the DP World PGTI, made seven birdies and dropped his only shot of the day on the par-four eighth. Bhattacharya began the week ranked 14th in the Race to DP World India Championship. He has come close to adding another title this season, recording joint runner-up finishes at the Players Championship 2026 in February and the Kolar Open 2026 in August. Chandigarhs Shubhankar Sharma, a two-time PGTI Tour winner, occupied second place at four-under 68. His round featured an eagle on the par-five 12th, three birdies and one bogey. Shubhankar won the Boulders Classic on the PGTI in April, ending an eight-year wait for a professional title. Bangladeshs Jamal Hossain, Gurugrams Dhruv Sheoran and Bengalurus Manoj S returned matching two-under 70s to share third place. Jamal made three birdies against a solitary bogey, while Sheoran mixed six birdies with four bogeys. Manoj registered five birdies and three bogeys. Shaurya settled quickly with birdies on his opening two holes before relying on accurate approach play and patient course management to maintain his momentum. I got off to a strong start with birdies on the first two holes, which helped me settle into the round, Shaurya said. From there, I continued finding greens and stayed patient. The lone bogey was disappointing, but I holed some important putts. A long birdie putt on the final hole provided the finishing touch to his 66 and extended his advantage to two strokes. The putt on the last felt like a bonus, he said. I knew it would be a long day, so the key was to remain calm, keep my thoughts together and focus on one shot at a time. The tournament features a distinctive Pro-Am format, with amateurs competing alongside professionals in all four rounds. The extended playing schedule also took part of the field into floodlit conditions. The format is quite interesting because we are playing alongside amateurs, and the number of groups makes it a long day, Shaurya said. Playing under floodlights also requires some adjustment, but I competed in an event here in similar conditions a few weeks ago, so that experience helped me adapt quickly. The conditions were the same for everyone. I concentrated on hitting greens, creating opportunities and maintaining a steady rhythm throughout the round. Current Race to India Championship leader Saptak Talwar opened with a three-over 75 to share 36th place. The Pro-Am on Wednesday was won by the team consisting of professional Shaurya Bhattacharya and amateur Dr. Hamidi. Their score was 44 stableford points, and they won on a countback.
Ktaka: BJP-JDS delegation seeks withdrawal of FIR over Form-7 issue
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] delegation led by BJP Bengaluru South district president and Jayanagar MLA C.K. Ramamurthy on Wednesday visited the Jayanagar police station and demanded the withdrawal of an FIR registered against BJP workers in connection with voter-ID verification in the constituency. The delegation staged a protest against what it termed a false FIR and alleged that the police had adopted a one-sided approach in registering the case against BJP workers. Ramamurthy, along with Govindarajanagar constituency leader and district vice-president Umesh Shetty, Bengaluru South district JD(S) president Krishna, and several BJP leaders and workers from Jayanagar, met the police and submitted a memorandum. The leaders alleged that BJP workers had legally submitted Form-7 applications to verify the names of fake and duplicate voters in the electoral rolls. However, they claimed that the applications had been distorted for political motives and that false cases had been registered against party workers. They also expressed displeasure with the election authorities and the police, alleging that applications that were supposed to be kept confidential were handed over to Congress workers. They further alleged that the police hurriedly registered an FIR against BJP workers based on the applications. The delegation demanded that the FIR be withdrawn immediately. The leaders warned that the BJP and JD(S) would launch an intensified agitation in the coming days if the case were not withdrawn. Meanwhile, an FIR has been registered against five persons at the Shanivarasante Police Station in Madikeri district in connection with the alleged misuse of Form-7 applications to seek deletion of voters' names from the electoral roll as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The case was registered based on a complaint lodged by G.M. Safvaan. The accused have been identified as BJP Booth Level workers Lokesh, Rajini, Nagaraj, Basavaraj and Savitha Malali. According to the complaint, the accused allegedly misused Form-7 applications to seek the deletion of the names of 64 persons from the voters' list in Byadagutta village in Madikeri district. The complaint alleged that the Form-7 applications were submitted seeking deletion of the 64 voters' names during the ongoing SIR exercise. Police have registered a case against the five persons and are investigating the allegations. The case comes amid a controversy in Karnataka over the alleged misuse of Form-7, which is used to seek deletion of names from electoral rolls. Political parties have traded allegations over the submission of applications seeking deletion of voters' names during the SIR process.
Centre moots community-led surveillance of drinking water
With accuseds help, former KPSC chief & member sold answer scripts to candidates: ED
Interim relief for Priyank Kharge, Nalapad in RSS defamation case
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Congress leader Mohammed Nalapad have received temporary relief after a Bengaluru special court stayed proceedings in a private complaint accusing them of making derogatory statements against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The special court for elected representatives intervened after Kharge challenged an order of the 42nd ACMM court, 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 .
15-minute halt at Davanagere turns into six-hour delay for Vande Bharat
Karnataka high court grants bail to Sriki in money laundering case
Six arrested for extorting Bengaluru spa owner
Prakash Raj Confirms Dhruv Rathee to Attend Anti-SIR Protest in Bengaluru
Veteran actor and activist Prakash Raj announced on Wednesday that popular political commentator and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee will attend the anti-SIR (Strategic Voter Roll Inclusion/Revision) protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Thursday, October 8. Releasing a video on X (formerly Twitter), Prakash Raj confirmed Rathees participation as a voice with a spine and urged [] The post Prakash Raj Confirms Dhruv Rathee to Attend Anti-SIR Protest in Bengaluru appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Walker attacks woman, her male friend sitting in park in Bengaluru
Fathers name still mandate in forms; Experts seek implementation of court orders
KPSC job-for-cash scam: Ex-chairman, member sold exam answer keys to 6 candidates, ED tells court
Mother, daughter die of burns after LPG blast in Bengaluru
Woman injured in knife attack after quarrel at Bengaluru park
A walker approached them and questioned why the woman and her male friend were seated there. He allegedly told them that people could misuse the park.
Unsafe arecanuts seized in Kolar, legal action initiated
Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) officers intercepted a vehicle, which was transporting the consignment from Assam via Kolkata to destinations including Kolar, Bengaluru, Palakkad, Tirupati, Chittoor, Punganur and parts of Tamil Nadu.
Rat triggers blast near Amazon office in Bengaluru, pedestrian injured
This winter, fly to new destinations from Bengaluru
On the international front, a new destination to Europe will become operational from October 28 onwards as Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will launch non-stop flights between Bengaluru and Zurich five days a week.
Sheep solution to keeping aerospace park in Belagavi green
Bengaluru is set to introduce the Namma Metro Blue Line, connecting the city with Kempegowda International Airport. The project is expected to be completed in phases, with the Hebbal-KIA section targeted for September 2027. Passengers will benefit from lower airport transport costs and reduced dependence on taxis. Additionally, the line will utilize driverless Metro technology, enhancing safety and efficiency.
KPSC recruitment case: Sahukar, Geetha in ED custody till Oct 19
Bengaluru: Former KPSC chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar and former commission member B.V. Geetha have been remanded in Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody until October 19 following their arrest in an alleged recruitment examination scam. The ED produced the duo before the PMLA special court after arresting them on Tuesday, October 6. The agency sought 14 days of 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 .
Transformers Explode In Bengaluru At Two Places, 5 Injured
The other explosion occurred at Benniganahalli under Ramamurthy Nagar police station: Reports
Numismatic art piece to be unveiled in Bengaluru
Bengaluru Transformer Blasts: Five Injured In Two Separate Incidents
A transformer outside an Amazon office on Bagalur Main Road, Bengaluru, exploded, injuring two pedestrians and sparking safety concerns.
Bengaluru Skill Summit will focus on workforce transformation, says Minister
TVS Motor leases 5.3 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru for 56 crore annual rent
The lease commenced on September 17, 2026, and the agreement was executed on September 24
Jal Jeevan Mission to integrate water data, create digital twin of water supply infrastructure
A case study, From Gujarat to India: Water Lessons for the World, documenting the evolution of water governance in Gujarat and India between 2001 and 2026, was launched at IIM Bangalore.
Shivakumar worried over sting operations: Ktaka BJP
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka on Wednesday claimed that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was worried about alleged sting operations targeting Congress ministers because he had been involved in such activities earlier. Responding to Shivakumar's alleged apprehension, expressed at a Cabinet meeting, that BJP and JD(S) could target Congress ministers and conduct sting operations against them, Ashoka said in Chitradurga that the Chief Minister's concern reflected his own mindset. Shivakumar is worried over sting operations being conducted on Cabinet ministers because he was into it earlier, Ashoka said. He added that a thief's mindset is always suspicious, claiming that this was Shivakumar's own habit and that he was now preaching to his party leaders. Ashoka claimed that the Congress was now a sinking ship and that its MLAs were aware that they would not be able to win the next elections. He said the Congress government had failed to provide funds for development and claimed that several Congress MLAs were already thinking about switching parties and contacting BJP leaders. Congress is a divided house, Ashoka said, alleging that MLAs were considering switching parties and contacting BJP leaders because they had not been given funds for development by Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar. Ashoka also referred to the Congress government's handling of the drought situation, saying that the party's own leaders and MLAs had raised concerns against their government. Former Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda, reacting to the issue in Bengaluru, said he did not want to comment on the internal administration of the Congress government. However, he claimed that Shivakumar appeared keen to remain Chief Minister for a few more days and was worried that corruption cases involving ministers could ultimately affect him. I don't want to comment on their internal administration, Gowda said. He added that the intention appeared to be that Shivakumar wanted to remain in the position of Chief Minister for a few more days and was concerned that if ministers were caught in corruption cases, it would ultimately reflect on him. BJP MLC C.T. Ravi also criticised Shivakumar over the alleged advice to ministers to be cautious about being caught in sting operations. Ravi said Shivakumar should have advised ministers to remain honest instead of warning them against getting caught. Advising ministers not to be caught and continue the theft is like an experienced thief teaching other thieves, Ravi said in Bengaluru. He said Shivakumar should instead follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stated approach to corruption and tell ministers that he would neither indulge in corruption nor allow others to do so. Ravi alleged that instead of taking such a position, Shivakumar had suggested that ministers should avoid getting caught. Ravi further took a jibe at Shivakumar, calling him the most apt Chief Minister for Kaliyuga and saying that he might even fool Kali.
Ktaka: BJP seeks release of disability honorarium, urges hike to Rs 5,000
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka on Wednesday demanded the immediate release of the disability honorarium withheld across the state for the past five months and urged the government to raise it to Rs 5,000 a month on the Andhra Pradesh model. He has also written a letter to the Chief Secretary and the Revenue Department in this regard. Ashoka expressed outrage over the withholding of the honorarium on the pretext of revision and verification, terming the move inhuman and unpardonable. He said revision was an ongoing process and administrative lapses should not be a reason to stop financial assistance. Most persons with disabilities depend on this honorarium for medicines and monthly essential expenses, Ashoka said in a letter to the Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary of the Revenue Department. He added that withholding the assistance was adversely affecting their daily lives. Ashoka also sought job security for about 6,000 MRW, VRW and URW workers who have been serving for 19 years. He said these workers play a key role at the rural level in taking government schemes and services to eligible beneficiaries. It may be noted that MRW, VRW and URW workers are differently abled and senior citizen rehabilitation workers employed under the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens in Karnataka. He urged the government to examine, as a special case, the possibility of regularising their services in the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens and place a proposal before the Cabinet. Workers of the Nava Karnataka MRW/VRW/URW Disability Honorarium Workers' Association, along with persons with disabilities, have been observing an indefinite fast near the Ramanagara Deputy Commissioner's office. Ashoka said he had visited the protest site as Leader of the Opposition and received their memorandum. He criticised the government for failing to send any representative to meet the protesters. In view of the health condition of those observing the fast, he urged the government to immediately send senior officials to the protest site, receive the memorandum and facilitate the withdrawal of the protest. Ashoka said the issue was not merely about releasing the pending honorarium or providing job security to the workers, but also concerned the availability of human resources required for government services to reach people in rural areas effectively. He asked the Chief Secretary to set a clear deadline for the Revenue Department and other concerned officials, convene an immediate meeting to consider the association's demands and direct swift action. He also sought a written communication on the action taken on the demands. Among his key demands were the immediate release of the honorarium for all withheld months, raising the monthly amount to Rs 5,000, job security for about 6,000 MRW/VRW/URW workers, and examination of their regularisation in the department, besides fixing a deadline for the Revenue Department and deputing senior officials to the Ramanagara protest site.
Ktaka govt to release first drought relief instalment: Dy CM
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) With nearly 90 per cent of crops across Karnataka affected by one of the state's most severe droughts in nearly 75 years, the government has decided to provide Rs 2,500 as the first instalment of relief to farmers from its own resources without waiting for assistance from the Centre, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Revenue G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday. Speaking to the media after visiting drought-hit areas in Ballari district, including a tur field at Halakundi village, Parameshwara said the government's priority was to protect farmers who had suffered crop losses and were facing severe hardship. Of the state's nearly 240 taluks, 217 have already been declared drought-affected, while ground-truthing is underway in the remaining 23 taluks. Around 10 to 15 more taluks are likely to be added to the drought-hit list, he said. Nearly 90 per cent of crops in Karnataka have been affected, Parameshwara said. He added that the distress was not limited to rain-fed areas and that irrigated regions were also facing difficulties. He said farmers in several areas had initially sown tur, but the crop was damaged due to a lack of rainfall. After receiving some rain, they sowed alternative crops such as jowar, but those crops also failed, leaving many farmers without a harvest. The situation is particularly difficult in Ballari, Vijayanagara and neighbouring areas, he said, adding that Central teams that visited Karnataka had also inspected the drought situation in these regions. Parameshwara said the drought had also affected drinking water availability, with several villages facing shortages. The government had released funds for urgent drought-relief measures, including drinking water supply, and Deputy Commissioners had been instructed to utilise the available funds to assist. He said the Centre had not yet released any funds despite the state submitting memoranda seeking drought assistance. Under Union Government guidelines, relief of Rs 8,500 per hectare is provided, but Karnataka had decided not to wait for Central assistance. Without waiting for Central assistance, the State Government has decided to provide Rs 2,500 as the first instalment of relief to farmers from its own resources, he said. A Government Order has already been issued, and Deputy Commissioners will be instructed to release the amount immediately. Further assistance will be provided in the coming days, he added. We will not simply sit and blame the Centre for not releasing even a single rupee, Parameshwara said. He added that the government would provide whatever support was possible from its side and would not abandon farmers during this period of distress. The State Government has submitted two memoranda to the Centre covering 177 taluks, with the total crop and drought-related loss estimated at around Rs 46,000 crore. However, the state has sought around Rs 11,000 crore to Rs 11,500 crore from the Centre as assistance based on the relief permissible under NDRF guidelines. Three Central teams have already visited drought-affected areas in Karnataka and inspected the situation. Parameshwara said the teams were not required to visit every taluk or village and had conducted sample inspections. The Centre also has access to satellite-based crop and drought data, he added. He recalled that Karnataka had suffered losses of around Rs 49,000 crore during the 2023 drought and had sought approximately Rs 18,000 crore from the Centre. After initially receiving no assistance, the state had approached the court, following which around Rs 3,500 crore was released based on court directions, he said. On farm loans, Parameshwara said banks had been directed to defer recovery and take steps towards restructuring and refinancing loans in view of the drought. Farmers need not worry about notices issued by banks, as instructions were being issued to private financial institutions as well as nationalised banks to defer recovery. He said the government was currently focusing on immediate financial assistance and postponement of loan recovery, while demands for farm-loan and interest waivers would be reviewed in the coming days. Right now, the farmer is our priority, Parameshwara said, adding that road works and other projects could be taken up later if necessary and that protecting farmers came first.
Transformer bursts outside Amazon office in Bengaluru, 1 injured
Bengaluru: A pedestrian was injured after a transformer box installed on a footpath outside the office of an e-commerce giant here allegedly exploded on Wednesday, October 7, police said. The incident occurred outside Gate Number 3 of the office, near Baglur Cross, under the Yelahanka Old Town police station limits, they said. The injured man 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 .
Managed workspace provider UrbanVault leases 160,000 sq ft in Bengaluru
Managed workspace provider UrbanVault has leased 160,000 square feet in Bengaluru, which adds nearly 4,000 seats. This expansion includes three floors at Helios Business Park, distinguishing UrbanVault from competitors. Helios Business Park is an integrated campus with strong connectivity and design for next-generation businesses. UrbanVault continues to deepen its footprint in Bengaluru, responding to increasing flexible workspace demand.
Rahul Gandhi desperately trying to create sense of anarchy in country: BJP
Rahul Gandhi desperately trying to create sense of anarchy in country: BJPs Tejasvi Surya Bengaluru: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is desperately trying to create and foster a sense of anarchy in the country, claiming that his politics and personal ambitions could succeed only if there were chaos, [] The post Rahul Gandhi desperately trying to create sense of anarchy in country: BJPs Tejasvi Surya appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Three people have shared contrasting breakdowns of their monthly expenses in Delhi, Singapore and Bengalurus Indiranagar, highlighting how dramatically the cost of living can differ between cities. One described what an Rs 8 lakh budget could afford in Delhi, another said the same amount barely covers expenses in Singapore, while a third detailed spending of Rs 78,500 in Bengaluru.
Odisha man quits IT job, rides Rapido in Bengaluru to research dairy market through passengers
New automated system at Bengaluru airport to detect taxi lane violations
Mahesh Kakde Wins Ramanujan Prize 2026: Who Is The IISc Mathematician Making Global Headlines?
Mahesh Ramesh Kakde, a professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru who specializes in mathematics, has received yet another honor in the form of the Ramanujan Prize 2026 for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries. The prestigious prize,
The Phase-3 is expected to alleviate traffic congestion, and will be particularly impactful on heavily congested routes of the Outer Ring Road West, Magadi Road, and other major arterial roads in Bengaluru
The Phase-3 is expected to alleviate traffic congestion, and will be particularly impactful on heavily congested routes of the Outer Ring Road West, Magadi Road, and other major arterial roads in Bengaluru
Trying to cover up his mistake: Basavaraj Bommai hits out at DK Shivakumar over Form 7 row
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai lashed out at Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over allegations regarding the submission of Form 7 for the deletion of names from electoral rolls, stating that all procedures were carried out strictly within election rules and without any violations. Dismissing the allegations as mere political posturing, Bommai asserted that the Congress leadership is attempting to divert attention from its own lapses. CM DK Shivakumar has made a mistake by raising Form 7... There is no question of any violation, Bommai told reporters. Emphasising that the process adhered completely to statutory guidelines laid down by the Election Commission, the senior BJP leader added: Form 7s have been filled out only under the provisions of the election rules. So, he is making all these political statements and trying to cover up his mistake by doing all this. Earlier on Tuesday, Bengaluru Police have registered an FIR...
Five injured in separate electrical infrastructure blasts in Bengaluru
In one of the incidents, a pedestrian walking on a footpath was injured
After 15 years in Bengalurus IT sector, Nitesh Kumar returned to Ghatotand and built Nav Gurukul World School to bring affordable, child-friendly education closer to local families.
IISc Professor Mahesh Kakde Wins Ramanujan Prize 2026 for Math Breakthroughs
Indian mathematician Mahesh Kakde, a professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Ramanujan Prize 2026 for his pioneering contributions to algebraic number theory. Administered jointly by the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the International Mathematical Union (IMU), the annual award recognizes [] The post IISc Professor Mahesh Kakde Wins Ramanujan Prize 2026 for Math Breakthroughs appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Wild elephant climbs onto moving car near Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border, passengers left shaken
A wild elephant suddenly climbed onto a moving car near Asanur in Tamil Nadu, close to the Karnataka border, leaving the passengers inside terrified. The unusual encounter happened on the Bengaluru-Dindigul National Highway as the animal approached the vehicle while apparently looking for food.
Karnataka court stays RSS defamation proceedings against Priyank Kharge, Mohammed Nalapad
A Bengaluru special court has stayed further proceedings in a criminal defamation case against Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Congress leader Mohammed Haris Nalapad over alleged defamatory remarks concerning the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Special Judge K.B. Shivaprasad passed the interim order while hearing revision petitions challenging the Magistrates decision to take cognisance of [] The post Karnataka court stays RSS defamation proceedings against Priyank Kharge, Mohammed Nalapad appeared first on India Legal .
CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka has announced a Chappal protest at Bengalurus Freedom Park on October 8, following a Peoples Tribunal on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. CJP and civil society groups are demanding that voter deletions made during the SIR be scrapped and have sought the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Mahesh Kakde, Indian mathematician, wins Ramanujan Prize 2026 for algebraic number theory
Professor Mahesh Kakde from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) based in Bengaluru, just won the 2026 Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries for his work in algebraic number theory. He has been working into noncommutative Iwasawa theory and arithmetic geometry; and further tackling some heavy-hitting conjectures in number theory like projects related to Hilberts 12th Problem.
Video: Bengaluru footpath transformer explodes outside Amazon office, 2 injured
8th Pay Commission Bengaluru meeting today: Postal employees seek higher pay, HSG-I upgrade
The 8th Pay Commission begins its Bengaluru meeting today as employee unions push key demands on pay, allowances and service conditions. Postal employees have sought Level 9 for HSG-I, Level 10 or above for HSG-I (NFG), Group B gazetted status and a 10% responsibility allowance.
Neuhof School Band wins Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 Grand Finale, celebrating India's young music talent
Yamaha Music India successfully concluded the Grand Finale of Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 - The Battle of Bands, powered by Trinity College London, at the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts, Bengaluru.
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Country against draconian SIR: Prakash Raj to announce special guest tomorrow at Bengaluru stir
Air India, Singapore Airlines announce expansion of commercial cooperation
Air India and Singapore Airlines on Wednesday announced an expansion of their commercial cooperation to provide more flight options for travellers between India and Singapore. The expansion is part of the initiatives under the Commercial Cooperation Framework Agreement inked in January this year. From October 15, both airlines will offer travellers a wider range of itinerary and flight options through their respective booking channels. This covers 126 weekly flights between Singapore and eight Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, and Mumbai, Air India said in a release on Wednesday. At present, an eligible Air India-operated codeshare flight booked through SIA must include an SIA-operated flight, and vice versa. This requirement will be removed from October 15, allowing travellers to book eligible flights between India and Singapore operated by either airline on a standalone basis through each other's booking channels. Currently, an ..
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Harmanpreet Knew How To Get The Best Out Of Players As Indias Captain: Hemlata Kala
T20 World Cup: It's been a little over 24 hours since Harmanpreet Kaur announced about stepping down as Indias captain across all formats, and Hemlata Kala, the former women's chief selector, believes the one quality that will forever define her leadership tenure was the knack of drawing the best out of her players. Kala, who was appointed a selector in 2015 and became panel chief in the following year, was in charge when Harmanpreet was named Indias T20I captain in 2016. She was also around when her successor Smriti Mandhana stood in as Indias skipper for the 2019 T20I series against England in Guwahati. I will remember Harman as the Indian captain who knew how to get the best out of the players. It's similar to what Virat Kohli did in his time as India's captain. She always had an aggressive spirit as the Indian skipper and knew how to get the most and best effort out of the players, Hemlata told IANS in an exclusive conversation on Wednesday. The leadership transition in the Indian women's team did not come as a big surprise, as per the people tracking developments, who said it was something which had been brewing for months before being finalised at a review meeting in Guwahati. Informal discussions regarding a change at the helm gained traction, particularly after India suffered a second consecutive early exit in the Women's T20 World Cup, though head coach Amol Muzumdar publicly backed Harmanpreet to be in the top job. The chatter around a leadership change began in earnest right after the trip to England was over. There was a growing consensus that the T20 setup had stagnated under the existing leadership structure, and a fresh perspective was needed, though many thought Harmanpreet would hang around till the 2027 Champions Trophy. But after that Champions Trophy, it is followed by the Los Angeles Olympics and T20 World Cup happening in 2028, before the focus shifts to the 2029 ODI World Cup, where India will go as the defending champions. All of this got everyone convinced that it was time to move on, further said the people privy to the developments to IANS. Her last match in charge was the Asian Games gold-medal game, where India beat Sri Lanka by 147 runs in Nisshin, Japan. It was a fitting end to her tenure, as Harmanpreets captaincy had begun with a final too, when she was handed charge as a stand-in skipper for the 2012 T20 Asia Cup final against Pakistan, when Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami were unavailable. She signs off from her leadership stint after having led India to an epic 2025 Womens ODI World Cup triumph, thus making Harmanpreet the first captain from her country to win a senior womens World Cup trophy. She also led India to Asia Cup wins, two Asian Games gold medals, Commonwealth Games silver medal and the first-ever women's Test victory at Lord's. Harmanpreet led India in 211 matches across all formats and won 126 of them, a win rate of 59.7 per cent across formats. Beyond the records, Harmanpreet will always be credited with India challenging the bigger teams like Australia and England consistently in global events. She will also be remembered for backing the likes of Shafali Verma, Kranti Gaud and N Sree Charani to blossom as match-winners, as well as in defending Deepti Sharma, the new ODI vice-captain, for causing the run-out of Charlie Dean at the non-striker's end at Lord's in 2022. Harmanpreet has done so many wonderful things in her long captaincy journey. She led us to the World Cup win at home last year. In 2020, she was the captain of Team India who reached the final of the T20 World Cup. In 2018, she took the team to the semi-finals. So, her journey as a captain was very good, as we saw her get many achievements for the Indian team, added Hemlata. She also said Harmanpreet's leadership qualities were evident from the time she entered the Indian team as a hard-hitting youngster wearing her emotions on her sleeve. From the beginning, she had leadership qualities. She has improved day by day in terms of bowling changes and bringing a spirit of togetherness to the team. We gave her the T20I captaincy in 2016 and in 2018, she took the team to semi-finals of the World Cup (where she hit a hundred in the first game against New Zealand) and in 2020, India reached the final under her. After we left as selectors, she was there in taking India to the ODI World Cup win. Seeing Harman from the inside as well as from the outside, I believe she improved day by day both as a captain and as a player. Harmanpreets high point came last year, when India won the ODI World Cup at home, their first title in a global ICC womens event. The campaign threatened to wobble midway, but Harmanpreet led from the front, especially when the Navi Mumbai leg began. In the semifinal against Australia, she made 89 alongside Jemimah Rodrigues to complete a record chase, and she ran back to complete the catch that sealed the final victory in their favour against South Africa. On whether Harmanpreet should continue in the side as the senior figure in the setup, Hemlata replied in the affirmative. She should definitely be in the team because she is a match-winner. Even if she doesn't have the captaincy armband, there is no problem. But one has to keep in mind that there are no middle-order batters like her in the cricketing world right now who can play spinners really well and ruthlessly dismantle their lengths. I think she should definitely be in the team. I don't think there are any doubts in this regard. Hemlata also felt the leadership armband mattered little to Harmanpreet. Yes, it's pretty simple. But Harman has one more thing she doesn't care about the captaincy thing much. Even if she is not there as the captain, she will still play her game very well. She became the vice-captain in 2017 and still played that unbeaten 171 against Australia. The bottomline is Harman plays and knows her game very well and it doesn't really matter if she is the captain or not. At the same time, Hemlata backed Smriti, a two-time WPL-winning captain with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, to do a good job as the new Indian skipper. Smriti has been the vice-captain and has the experience of captaining India and other teams before. There are a lot of things which she can take forward, and she has a lot of good qualities as a leader. Smriti and Harman have been good friends. They must have thought about it before. Yes, they are different players with different styles - Harman is an aggressive captain, while Smriti is cool as a skipper and plays the game calmly, just like how Rohit Sharma was as the captain. Both of them are different and have a different way of thinking. I don't know what will happen in future, but if Smriti can take good learnings from Harman's captaincy stint, then she should use it to the fullest. Harmanpreets tenure at the helm will forever be etched in Indian cricket folklore as the captain who ended the country's long wait for a maiden senior women's World Cup title. It served as a fitting reward for someone who witnessed agonising near misses in the 2017 ODI and 2020 T20 World Cup finals, as well as the 2022 Commonwealth Games final and 2023 T20 World Cup semi-final. Both of them are different and have a different way of thinking. I don't know what will happen in future, but if Smriti can take good learnings from Harman's captaincy stint, then she should use it to the fullest. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru Court Orders ED to Present KPSC Officials in Recruitment Scam Case
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Bengaluru: Four people suffered severe burn injuries after a high-capacity electricity transformer exploded near a Coca-Cola warehouse in Benniganahalli, within the limits of Ramamurthy Nagar police station, on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 6. The incident occurred between 12.30 pm and 1 pm, triggering panic in the area. The blast was reportedly powerful enough 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 .
Miller Museum of Anamorphic Art marks first anniversary in Bengaluru
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Old womans body recovered from canal in Hassan
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Laxmans Presence In Senior Men's Selection Meetings Set To Be A Norms: Saikia
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said the Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxmans presence in the senior men's national selection committee meetings is set to be a norm going forward, adding that this decision was taken during the comprehensive review meeting held last month at its headquarters in Mumbai. In a picture shared by the BCCI on their social media accounts on Tuesday evening, Laxman was seen in the senior men's selection meeting held at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. The meeting also featured Saikia and senior men's selection panel members Pragyan Ojha, SS Das, Ajay Ratra and RP Singh for picking Indias squads for the five-game T20I series in New Zealand and the three-match red-ball A series against New Zealand A. VVS Laxman was present in the meeting on Tuesday to ensure that there is no miscommunication between the selectors and the CoE while picking the squads. He is the head of cricket at the BCCI CoE in Bengaluru and henceforth will attend all senior mens selection meetings. He has all the information about the players injuries, and to avoid any miscommunication, Laxman should attend the mens selection meetings going forward. This was decided after the review meeting held in Mumbai last month (where Laxman was in attendance), Saikia told IANS in a statement on Wednesday. Recent selections in the mens teams have occasionally been marred by ambiguity regarding player availability, with players named in squads only to be pulled out later due to them failing to achieve full fitness in time for the tour. It is not about transparency. In fact, it is about ensuring that the selectors get complete and accurate information about the players and their fitness status so that they can make the right decisions, added Saikia. Recent selections in the mens teams have occasionally been marred by ambiguity regarding player availability, with players named in squads only to be pulled out later due to them failing to achieve full fitness in time for the tour. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
KPSC recruitment scam: K'taka court asks ED to produce Shivashankarappa, Geetha by noon
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) A Bengaluru court has remanded suspended Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Chairman Sahukar Shivashankarappa and Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) member Geetha to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till Wednesday noon and also directed the agency to produce them before the open court by 3 p.m. The two accused were arrested by ED sleuths around midnight in connection with the alleged KPSC recruitment scam and were produced before the magistrate at around 2 a.m. The ED sought their custody for 14 days. During the proceedings, the judge directed the ED to produce the accused in an open court. Bengaluru Fourth CCH Judge Manjunath granted the ED custody of Shivashankarappa and Geetha and directed that they be produced before the court again. The arrests came after the ED's custody of BJP leader Basavaraj Kannale and IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar ended. Both were produced before the court and subsequently remanded to judicial custody. Following this, the ED arrested Shivashankarappa and Geetha in connection with the case. Meanwhile, more than eight candidates linked to the alleged recruitment scam are likely to be treated as witnesses in the case. Their statements are expected to be recorded before the court under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The candidates have reportedly expressed their willingness to become witnesses and disclose details of the alleged recruitment irregularities, including those who were allegedly paid money, how the question paper was leaked and how they were allegedly trained at a resort before being dropped near the examination centre. More than eight candidates have reportedly confessed before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and provided details of the alleged payment of money, question paper leakage and the arrangements made for them during the recruitment process. The ED is investigating alleged financial transactions and the role of officials and other persons in the recruitment scam. It can be noted that the alleged KPSC recruitment scam involves irregularities in the selection process, including allegations of question paper leakage, payment of money and preferential treatment to candidates. The investigation revealed that bribes ranged from Rs 30 to Rs 80 lakh. Thirteen recent recruitment drives are under the ED scanner, and veterinary officer recruitments face major corruption charges. The probe further revealed that middlemen targeted competitive government job aspirants. Marks were deliberately hidden from public lists, and OMR sheets were altered to pass corrupt candidates. ED launched a parallel money laundering probe. The High Court formed a Special Investigation Team, and DGP Alok Kumar leads the 5-member SIT.
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Zomato manager viral video: A 31-year-old warehouse shift manager in Karnataka has been booked after allegedly telling workers to learn Hindi or leave their jobs. Ashok Muttayy later apologised after Kannada activists protested outside the warehouse and police registered a suo motu case.
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World Architecture Day commemorated at SKICC
Srinagar, Oct 6:The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Srinagar Centre, concluded its World Architecture Day 2026 celebrations at SKICC, Srinagar. The event brought together architects, academicians, professionals, distinguished guests, students and members of the architectural fraternity from across Jammu & Kashmir. The programme commenced with the formal inauguration and welcome address by Ar. Irshad Majid, Chairman, IIA Srinagar Centre. In his address, he highlighted the importance of architecture in shaping sustainable, inclusive and culturally responsive built environments, while emphasising the role of the architectural fraternity in contributing to the development of the region. A key highlight of the programme was the presentation and professional discourse led by eminent architects from outside the region. Ar. Leena Kumar from Bengaluru and Ar. Surinder Bagha from Chandigarh shared their experiences, perspectives and insights on contemporary architecture, design practice and the evolving role of architects. Their presentations provided a valuable platform for professional learning, dialogue and interaction. The event was attended by architects from the IIA Srinagar Centre and across the Kashmir Valley, along with representatives of the IIA J&K Chapter from Jammu. The programme also witnessed participation from students pursuing architecture through IIA, providing them an opportunity to engage with senior architects and gain exposure to contemporary professional practice. The programme also featured a presentation by Nerolac, the Official Event Sponsor, highlighting the significance of materials, colours and innovation in contemporary architectural practice. The IIA Srinagar Centre presented an overview of its initiatives and professional activities, as well as its ongoing efforts to strengthen the architectural profession and foster greater engagement among architects, institutions, government and society. The evening culminated in an Award Ceremony, during which distinguished architects and contributors were recognised and felicitated for their valuable contributions to the profession and the wider architectural community. The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Ar. Aamir Rafi, Vice Chairman, IIA Srinagar Centre, who expressed gratitude to the distinguished guests, speakers, architects, students, award recipients, members of the architectural fraternity and for their valuable support and participation.
Karnatakas Proposal for Five Police Commissionerates Sparks Political Tension in Bengaluru
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Akshar Yoga Center Earns Prestigious Recognition from AYUSH Ministry as Leading Yoga Institution
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