Bengaluru Man Fined Rs 500 as AI Camera Mistakes Guitar for Pillion
The citizen posted image of him caught by the camera riding the two-wheeler on the ORR Hebbal - Tin Factory Road in Bengaluru, while wearing helmet with a guitar slung
Bengaluru: Elderly man killed in suspected elephant attack near Mysuru Road
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Fake drug case: Prashanth Ranjan Babu arrested at B'luru airport
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the fake drug manufacturing case arrested prime accused Prashanth Ranjan Babu at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Monday, after he returned to India from Azerbaijan. According to police, Prashanth had allegedly fled to Azerbaijan following the exposure of the fake medicine network and was traced there by the investigating team. Following pressure from the SIT, he returned to India and was taken into custody upon his arrival at the airport early Monday. The SIT will produce him before the jurisdictional court later in the day and is expected to seek his custody for further questioning. The investigators are probing the extent of the fake medicine network, the locations where the alleged manufacturing and distribution activities were carried out, and how long the racket had been operating. The questioning of Prashanth is expected to provide further details about the network and the involvement of others in the alleged fake drug manufacturing and distribution racket. It can be noted that a major fake medicine scam centred around Bengaluru involved the seizure of counterfeit, expired, and relabeled life-saving, ICU, and cancer drugs valued at over Rs 5 crore. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested a local pharmacy owner and found that the illicit network supplied compromised drugs to over 90 hospitals and clinics. Later, SIT conducted raids which expanded across multiple locations in Karnataka, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) has cancelled 16 drug licenses and suspended eight others belonging to retailers, wholesalers, and distributors tied to the scam. Among the suspended licences was the Pfizer C&F (Carrying and Forwarding) Depot. Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader stated that the agency failed to cooperate with investigators or provide the reference standards needed to lab-test the chemical components of the seized fake medications. As counterfeit cancer and critical care drugs were distributed, the Health Department is actively trying to track down affected patients to evaluate their health status. The Health Department has strongly urged the public to check labels carefully for suspicious packaging and report any non-scanning QR codes directly to Drug Enforcement authorities. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the Drugs Control Department arrested the pharmacy owner, Veeresh Kumar Jain of Krupa Healthcare in Bengaluru and seized spurious medicines worth over Rs 5 crore.
India office leasing rises 7 pc to 54.4 million sq ft in Jan-Sep: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Office space leasing across India's top seven markets rose 7 per cent year-on-year to 54.4 million square feet in the first nine months of 2026 because of sustained occupier expansion, demand from global capability centres and growing uptake by flexible workspace operators, a report showed on Monday. According to a report by property consultant Colliers, Grade A office demand in the third quarter reached 18.7 million sq ft, a record high for a third quarter in recent years and 7 per cent higher than the previous quarter. The demand was also up 9 per cent from a year earlier, it added. City-wise, Bengaluru led leasing activity during January-September with 15.7 million sq ft, accounting for 29 per cent of total demand, while Hyderabad followed with 9.4 million sq ft, up 47 per cent year-on-year. Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR recorded 8.3 million sq ft of leasing during the period. Mumbai, Pune and Chennai saw demand of 7.1 million sq ft, 6.9 million sq ft and 6 million sq ft, respectively. Moreover, five of the seven markets recorded annual growth in leasing during the nine-month period, according to the report. The report further noted that annual office transactions across the major markets could reach 75-80 million sq ft in 2026. With cumulative Grade A space uptake already at 54.4 million sq ft, and demand prospects looking strong in the final quarter, we are well poised for a stronger 2026, said Arpit Mehrotra, managing director, office services, Colliers India. In addition, flex space leasing continued to gain momentum, rising 37 per cent year-on-year to 12.6 million sq ft in the first nine months. Apart from that, conventional leasing was largely unchanged at 41.8 million sq ft. Technology companies accounted for nearly 16 million sq ft, followed by banking, financial services and insurance firms and engineering and manufacturing companies. Meanwhile, new office supply rose marginally to 41.7 million sq ft in January-September. However, overall vacancy stood at around 16 per cent at the end of the third quarter, Colliers said.
Spurious drugs racket kingpin arrested in Bengaluru
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Anushman Jha: I make movies to connect, my attempt has never been transactional
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Actors Soni Razdan and Raghubir Yadavs Om Ka Hari is to have its special screenings for over 50 Army centres in India. The films producer Anshuman Jha calls it the old-school way of connecting with audiences and added further that he makes movies to connect. Anshuman will travel across 15 cities from Monday onwards, including Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Agra, Jaipur, Bengaluru and Patna to host special screenings. Anshuman said in a statement: This is the old-school way of connecting with audiences, not just selling a film to them. I make movies to connect, and my attempt has never been transactional; it has always been emotional. So I am willing to keep working harder and going further to reach my audience. Charlie Chaplin used to take his films from city to city. I want to do that with Om Ka Hari. I want to sit with audiences, watch the film with them, hear what they feel, and have conversations with them. He said that the love for Om Ka Hari is real, and he wants to keep walking that extra mile to take the film to more people and, hopefully, spread the message at its heart: express your love to your parents while you still have the chance. With 25 cinemas retaining the film into Week 2 and 50+ Army Centre screenings lined up across India, Om Ka Hari is now entering its second week with continued word-of-mouth momentum. The Army Centre screenings are expected to bring the film to thousands of viewers nationwide, with over 50 centres hosting screenings. Om Ka Hari explores the complexities of the father-son relationship through comedy, drama and the things families often struggle to say to one another. Directed by Harish Vyas, Om Ka Hari stars Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav in the titular roles of Om and Hari. The film follows a stubborn father and his independent-minded son, whose relationship is shaped by generational differences, disagreements and deeply held expectations. When Hari believes he has only a few days left to live, he decides to make a journey to Varanasi, with Om accompanying him. What begins as a journey marked by conflict gradually becomes an opportunity for the two to confront the love, hurt and things left unsaid between them.
India's housing market hits plateau: Sales flat at 3.6 lakh cr in H1 2026
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Petrol, Diesel Prices On Sept. 28: Check New Fuel Rates In Mumbai, Bengaluru And More
Petrol, diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on September 28 despite Brent crude rising 1.27% to $105.64 per barrel amid renewed US-Iran tensions.
Last month, every 6th new vehicle in state was EV: Bengaluru drives Karnatakas electric shift
An IndiGo flight from Guwahati encountered a tail strike during a landing attempt in Bengaluru. The incident occurred amid challenging weather conditions at Kempegowda International Airport on Sunday. Fortunately, all passengers and crew members were safe and successfully disembarked from the aircraft. The Airbus A321 involved in the incident will undergo maintenance checks before resuming operations. The relevant authorities have been informed about the situation for further review.
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Indigo Flight Encounters Runway Incident During Landing at Bengaluru Airport
An Indigo flight from Guwahati faced a runway incident during landing at Bengaluru Airport, prompting an investigation by aviation authorities. Indigo Flight Encounters Runway Incident During Landing at Bengaluru Airport
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IndiGo flight suffers tail strike during 2nd landing attempt at Bengaluru
A Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight from Guwahati suffered a tail strike during a second landing attempt at the Bengaluru airport on Sunday, sources said. IndiGo said in a statement that its aircraft operating its Guwahati-Bengaluru flight experienced abnormal runway contact while landing during gusty weather at the Kempegowda International Airport. All customers and crew are safe and have disembarked safely, the statement said. The IndiGo A321 aircraft faced a string of tail strikes at different airports in the country in the past as well. The aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks. It will resume operations after securing necessary clearances, the airline said in the statement. It added that all relevant authorities have been informed about the incident.
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IndiGo A321 involved in another tail strike
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IndiGo flight suffers tail strike at Bengaluru airport; crew, passengers disembarked safely
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IndiGo Flight Suffers Tail Strike In Bengaluru, Airline Blames Weather
The airline confirmed the incident, saying the A321 Neo had experienced an abnormal runway contact during landing. The aircraft has been grounded for checks.
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Mr. Kumaraswamy interacted with farmers who lost their land for the NICE project and received their representations. He promised the farmers that he would fight against the project.
MLC proposes revamp of Mahakalipadpu govt school ground
IndiGo A321 suffers tail strike during go around at Bangalore; plane lands safely in second attempt
On Sunday, an IndiGo Airbus A321 operating flight 6E 6542 experienced a tail strike during a go-around. The incident occurred while attempting to land in gusty weather at Bengaluru airport. All passengers and crew were safely disembarked, and the aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is investigating the incident and has engaged with IndiGo regarding pilot training enhancements.
Bengalurus HRBR Layout residents take to streets over homestay-cum-caf in residential area
Cancer, kidney, AIDS drugs sold at up to 70 times procurement cost: Karnataka Health Minister
Facebook friend request turns into sextortion trap for Bengaluru cop
ED attaches assets worth 442 crore in RummyCulture money laundering case
Bengaluru Man Says Traffic Camera Mistook Guitar For Helmetless Rider, Image Goes Viral
The man shared the image and challan details on social media to point out the mistake, and questioned the accuracy of the automated system.
Technical Snag Forces Bengaluru-Darbhanga Akasa Air Flight Mid-Air U-Turn
Japanese Food For Indian Athletes Ahead Of Asian Games
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) Bengaluru has introduced Japanese cuisine into its athletes' diet plan to help them adapt to food culture ahead of the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. This initiative aims to prevent performance issues caused by dietary struggles, as observed in past international events, and involves a gradual introduction of dishes and strict adherence to nutritional and safety standards.
National Law School Fellowship 2027: Applications Open, Stipend Up To Rs 2 Lakh
NLSIU Bengaluru invites applications for research fellowships in law and social sciences for January 2027 intake, deadline October 30, 2026.
Thousands of ageing BS-3 buses continue to run across Karnataka
Bengaluru: Thousands of ageing BS-3 buses operated by Karnatakas four transport corporations are continuing to ply on roads, raising concerns over vehicular emissions and the need to accelerate the replacement of older public transport vehicles. The states four transport corporations Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), North Western Karnataka 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 .
Nandini price hike: Govt weighs farmer returns, consumer burden
Bengaluru: A proposed increase in the price of KMF Nandini milk has triggered a fresh debate in Karnataka, with milk unions pressing for a Rs 10 per litre hike and the government examining procurement prices, production costs and rates prevailing in neighbouring states. The issue was taken up after representatives of milk unions met Chief 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 .
Asian Games 2026: 'Rain No Excuse, Primary Focus Is To Play,' Says Iyer Ahead Of Afghanistan QF
Korogi Sports Park: India captain Shreyas Iyer has stated that persistent weather disruptions and restricted training will not be used as an excuse by his team, adding that mental readiness and on-field action remain their sole focus ahead of the Asian Games quarter-final against Afghanistan, to be played at the Korogi Sports Park on Monday. Heavy rain is forecast in Nisshin when India open their mens T20 event campaign, which has raised the possibility of the game being washed out. Should adverse weather intervene, India will advance to the semi-finals owing to their higher ICC T20I ranking. The threat of a washout is significant, with the venue having already seen its last two scheduled games being abandoned on Friday. The situation mirrors the 2023 Asian Games final between India and Afghanistan, which was also called off due to persistent rain, resulting in India securing the gold medal by virtue of their superior ranking. Yes, rain is there, but that is the reason we can't give up because we have decided that we are a bunch of professionals and all these hurdles will keep coming. We have to be prepared mentally irrespective of whatever the situation is going to be. So a decent warm up or a little knocking practice we got today and tomorrow we will try to adapt to the wicket. We will see how the weather is here tomorrow, but that is secondary. The primary importance is to come and play the match, Shreyas told reporters in a press conference on Sunday. Afghanistan, who are yet to register a T20I victory over India after coming agonisingly close in a dramatic double Super-Over clash in Bengaluru in 2024 and suffered a 3-0 series defeat to them in New Delhi, face a tough task against both the natural elements and historical precedence. Iyer insisted that the squad will not let weather uncertainties dictate their approach or preparation. See, today when we woke up, we thought that we would be getting a little bit of practice sessions and knew that we would be playing on turf. But as soon as we arrived, the rain started again. It is not just normal rain, it's torrential downpour. So I feel we were able to maximize a little bit in terms of our warm-up and just to breathe fresh air around the stadium, and get the feel of it. Also on the turf, even though it was pouring a little bit, we tried to get some knocking, and the bowlers made some strides in the background in the outfield, and they bowled for a couple of hours. So we are trying to maximise the best we could, he explained. It is not just normal rain, it's torrential downpour. So I feel we were able to maximize a little bit in terms of our warm-up and just to breathe fresh air around the stadium, and get the feel of it. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories At the same time, I feel that you put your reasons beside and try to maximise everything that is around you in this beautiful country, Japan, and I feel everything eventually falls in the right place, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Even societies have traffic jams now: Bengaluru womans video leaves internet stunned
A Bengaluru ITAT ruling says foreign salary credited to an Indian NRE account cannot alone make it taxable in India. The taxpayers overseas employment, passport and bank records were considered, while the case was sent back for fresh assessment.
Bid to delete 4.6k voters in 2 Karnataka assembly seats
Players Deserve Better: Panama Coach Raises Travel, Logistics Issues After India Draw
Panama coach Thomas Christiansen has complained about travel and organisational problems after his team drew 1-1 with India in Bengaluru. Christiansen said his players were frustrated by the circumstances surrounding the friendly match at Sree Kanteerava stadium, including a two-hour journey
'I can't afford a house': 25-year-old Gen Z techie earning Rs 1.8 lakh says Bengaluru humbled him
Uttaradi math seer injured in accident; math clarifies he is out of danger
An SUV carrying the seer met with an accident near the Water Park on the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway while he was traveling from Dharwad to Savanur in Haveri district
Kumaraswamy backs Bidadi farmers, warns of protest over police action
Ramanagara: The farmers agitation against the proposed Bidadi Township project intensified after police detained protesting farmers and women at Bairamangala, prompting Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy to visit them and question the action taken against the protesters. Farmers from Bairamangala and surrounding areas have been opposing the township project for around 18 months, maintaining that they 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 .
BJP-JDS alliance rules out CM face differences, Vijayendra says
Bengaluru: BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra has said there are no differences between the BJP and JD(S) over the issue of the next Chief Minister, asserting that the alliance partners are working with a clear understanding ahead of the upcoming elections. The issue of the Chief Ministerial candidate had recently resurfaced in political discussions, but Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bengaluru Traffic Blamed For Panama's 1-1 Draw Against India, Coach Narrates Ordeal
Panama coach Thomas Christiansen blamed Bengaluru traffic and logistical issues for the 1-1 stalemate against India.
Mother, motherhood, Mother Nature: unifying connections at National Gallery of Modern Art
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Hate takes many forms: 62 incidents targeting minorities in August
Siasat.coms monthly hate crime tracker in July recorded 63 hate crimes. The number remains more or less the same in August, with 62 incidents targeting religious and caste minorities. From Telugu actor Faria Abdullah facing hate for attending and dancing at Bonalu, a Hindu festival in Telangana, to Mumbai pastors being pressured to have worshippers 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 .
2 hours in traffic: Christiansen admits Bengaluru travel, logistics affected Panama against India
2 hours in traffic: Christiansen admits Bengaluru travel, logistics affected Panama against India
Gang held in Tirupattur for abducting school student
Special police teams analysed CCTV camera footage and mobile phone signals, before tracing the boy at a hideout in Bengaluru
Gang held in Tirupattur for abducting school student
Special police teams analysed CCTV camera footage and mobile phone signals, before tracing the boy at a hideout in Bengaluru
Man shoots puppy with air gun in Karnataka, then apologises
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Central Railway announces 418 special trains from Mumbai, Pune for Diwali
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Residents turn homes into art hubs; Bengaluru community bonds deepen
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra called upon members of the Veerashaiva Lingayat community to set aside internal differences and work together to protect the faith, traditions and identity of the community and preserve its institutions. It may be noted that the Veerashaiva Lingayat community in Karnataka has traditionally been an important support base for the BJP in Karnataka, and Vijayendra belongs to the community. Speaking at the Veerashaiva Lingayat Dharma Samrakshana Sammelana held at Sujnana Mantapa in Vijayanagar, Bengaluru, he said the Veerashaiva Lingayat community was not confined to a single community but had, for centuries, provided shelter, support and guidance to people from all sections of society through its traditions of Annadasoha (food service), Aksharadasoha (education) and Jnanadasoha (dissemination of knowledge). He said it was everyone's responsibility to carry forward the Veerashaiva Lingayat tradition, which has conveyed the message, Let humanity prevail, and let peace prevail in the world through Dharma, to future generations. Vijayendra said various discussions were currently taking place regarding Veerashaiva faith and traditions. He said there were also views that attempts were being made in the name of progressivism and rationalism to distort the basic principles of the faith. Such issues should be discussed openly not only on public platforms but also within the community, he said. There was a need for introspection on the problems facing the community, their causes and ways to find solutions, Vijayendra said. Understanding history was not merely about remembering past events but also about ensuring that mistakes made in the past were not repeated by future generations, he added. Vijayendra said the Veerashaiva Lingayat community had a tradition of providing support to society at large, like a large banyan tree providing shelter to all. The community must preserve this tradition, he said, adding that the welfare of the state was also linked to the unity of the community. He called upon everyone to set aside internal divisions and differences and stand together in the interest of the community. Jagadgurus, Haraguru Charamurtis, community leaders, political leaders and ordinary people should recognise their responsibilities and work together, he said. Vijayendra said Veerashaiva Lingayat mutts were important institutions that provided guidance to the community. Thousands of mutts across different parts of the state were facing financial and social challenges, and community leaders should work to provide them with the necessary support and strength, he said. Recalling his father and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa's tenure as Chief Minister, Vijayendra said efforts had been made during his tenure to provide assistance not only to Veerashaiva Lingayat mutts but also to mutts belonging to various other communities. Politics comes and goes. Elections come and go. But the strength of mutts that show society the path of justice and provide guidance to all sections must remain, Vijayendra said. He assured that, with the blessings of the Jagadgurus, he would do his best in the coming days to provide the necessary support to mutts across the state. Vijayendra recalled the affection and trust shown by people from different communities during the recent padayatra from Lingasugur to Ballari. The affection shown by mothers who waited for hours, holding their children in their arms, to welcome me has increased my responsibility further. This affection is not limited to the Veerashaiva Lingayat community. I have seen the same trust among people from various communities across the state. It is my responsibility to preserve and strengthen that trust, he said. Vijayendra said he was not speaking merely as an MLA or BJP state president, but as a member of a family that had received the blessings of mutts that had provided leadership to the state and as the son of Yediyurappa, who had fought for farmers and society for decades. Vijayendra said issues concerning the Veerashaiva Lingayat community should be viewed not from the perspective of political gains and losses but from the perspective of the community's rich heritage and the interests of future generations. It was necessary to learn lessons from past events and ensure that the community was not divided in the future, he said. Only by preserving the unity of the community, its religious traditions and the strength of its mutts could this rich heritage be effectively passed on to future generations, Vijayendra said. He called upon senior members of the Veerashaiva Lingayat community, women, Jagadgurus and leaders of all communities to work together towards this objective.
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AI camera mistakes guitar for pillion rider in Bengaluru, issues fine for not wearing helmet
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From Swiggy delivery agent to restaurant owner: Bengaluru entrepreneur shares his journey
Koushik Kharvi has revisited his early days as a Swiggy delivery agent in Bengaluru, recalling that he sometimes hid from friends because he feared being judged for his work. Years later, he runs a Mangalorean seafood venture and works as a seafood consultant. His Instagram post has prompted users to discuss dignity of work and changing career paths.
Congress stages protest in Bengaluru, demands CECs resignation and arrest
Five students injured as Mangaluru college balcony railing collapses
Mangaluru: A college celebration turned tragic in Mangaluru after a first-floor balcony railing collapsed at the Rama Lakshminarayana Convention Hall in Pandeshwar on Saturday, September 26, leaving five students seriously injured. A 16-year-old boy, who suffered a critical head injury, has reportedly been declared brain dead. The incident took place during a college election and 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 .
Drug chain needs more checks, not fewer links, say pharmacists
BJP targets Karnataka govt after KRIDL engineer goes missing
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) BJP leaders on Saturday targeted the Karnataka government over the disappearance of Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL) Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Parvez Dharwad, who has been missing since September 16 after allegedly leaving a suicide note. It may be recalled that a Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL) Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), identified as Parvez Dharwad, has gone missing from Gadag after allegedly leaving a note addressed to the Managing Director of the state government undertaking, stating that he intended to end his life over prolonged delays in the release and disbursement of funds and pressure from contractors. Speaking to the media on Saturday in Bengaluru, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, questioned the Congress government over the circumstances surrounding Parvez's disappearance and alleged that the incident reflected the state's financial crisis. Now, what will you say about AEE Parvez's letter? Ashoka asked, referring to the note allegedly left by the engineer. Ashoka said Parvez had mentioned in the note that contractors were unhappy over pending payments and had allegedly confronted him and threatened him. He alleged that the engineer had been under severe pressure as funds had not been released despite repeated requests. Ashoka also referred to an alleged communication from the state Finance Department regarding the availability of funds. He claimed that the department had informed the government that there was no money and alleged that the state had gone bankrupt. The government officers are on the path of committing suicide, but the Finance Department says these are love letters, Ashoka said, referring to remarks allegedly made by Congress leaders about the department's communication. He said the Finance Department's communication and the KRIDL engineer's note together indicated the financial difficulties being faced by the state government. Ashoka urged Parvez not to take any extreme step and called upon the authorities to ensure his safety. Parvez had travelled to Bengaluru on September 16 to attend a meeting and has been missing since then. A missing person case was registered at the Betageri police station in Gadag on the same day. His family has sought the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to trace him. Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy also questioned the government over the incident and alleged that the state was facing a financial crisis. Isn't it clear that the government is bankrupt? Narayanaswamy asked, referring to statements by government leaders regarding the availability of funds. He questioned why an engineer had been forced to write a note and subsequently went missing, and alleged that works were being taken up without ensuring the availability of funds for payments. In KRIDL, while awarding a contract, the government has to release the money first. Without allotting funds, how can you get the work done? he asked. Narayanaswamy claimed that bills worth around Rs 2 lakh crore were pending and alleged that the government had failed to clear them. He also criticised the government's drought relief package, saying the BJP had demanded Rs 10,000 compensation for drought-hit farmers while the government had announced Rs 2,500. He urged the government to prioritise tracing and rescuing Parvez, saying the engineer's life was more important than the government's financial and administrative issues. Contractors asking for their payments is not wrong, but they should not harass officials, Narayanaswamy said, adding that the government should acknowledge the financial difficulties and find a solution. Former minister and BJP MP K. Sudhakar also reacted to the incident, alleging that corruption had increased in Karnataka since the Congress government came to power. He claimed that the state had become a ational capital of corruption, without providing details to substantiate the allegation. The BJP leaders' remarks came amid efforts by police to trace Parvez and ascertain the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
We are not terrorists: Bidar engineering student appeals to prof
Karnataka: A video has emerged on social media where Muslim students beg their professor to stop referring to them as terrorists. We are not atankvaadis. We are just Muslims, a student is heard telling his professor with folded hands. The video, posted by Bidar 24 News (click here), is from GND Engineering College in Bidar Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bengaluru: Youth confronts BJP MLA over alleged public urination
Bengaluru: A video purportedly showing a youth confronting BJP MLA Muniratna over alleged public urination at a vacant site in Sadashivanagar has gone viral on social media. According to reports, the youth questioned Muniratna after allegedly seeing him urinating near the vacant property. An argument reportedly followed between the two, during which the youth is Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bengaluru to digitise contractor bill processing, link payments to work progress
Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has directed officials to introduce a time-bound digital system for processing and paying contractor bills across the citys five corporations.
AI, semiconductors, quantum computing to drive next phase of Indias infrastructure: FM Sitharaman
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the next large investments in Indias infrastructure must focus heavily on artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductor chips and quantum computing, while urging MSMEs to adopt AI solutions to improve productivity and compete globally. Addressing the 7th edition of IITMAA Sangam, the flagship annual conference of the IIT Madras Alumni Association (IITMAA) here, FM Sitharaman said technology and innovation must reach every sector of the economy, including agriculture, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. Indias transformation has been driven by sustained efforts to strengthen institutions, restore confidence and open sectors to private participation, while creating policies that enable young people, entrepreneurs and innovators to contribute to economic growth, FM Sitharaman said. Highlighting the opening of the space sector, FM Sitharaman said Indian startups are now designing and building satellites and undertaking space missions. She also stressed the need for patient capital and new early-stage funding mechanisms for pre-revenue deep-tech and hardware startups. Our MSMEs, which produce everything from basic components to aircraft parts, need AI solutions to improve productivity and compete globally, FM Sitharaman said, adding that technology-led growth would require greater collaboration across sectors. She said IIT Madras initiative to create a fund to handhold startups exemplifies how academia, industry and government can work together to support innovation and entrepreneurship. FM Sitharaman further said India can achieve more than 10 per cent GDP growth, but this would require greater effort across all sectors and sustained collaboration to convert talent, technology and innovation into economic growth. The conference, centred on the theme Atmanirbhar Bharat Building a Self-Reliant India, brought together policymakers, corporate leaders, technology pioneers, academics, startups and experts to discuss the key drivers of Indias strategic and economic self-reliance. The event was inaugurated by Education Minister Pralhad Joshi, along with Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition, Indian Navy; Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras; Dr Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist and Co-founder, Zoho Corporation; Goda Ramkumar, Vice President, Data Science, Flipkart; Prof M Vidyasagar, FRS; and Dr Pratyush Kumar, Co-founder, Sarvam AI, among others.
Karnataka: Allies BJP, JD(S) chalk strategy for Council polls
Bengaluru: The BJP and JD(S) have reached an agreement to fight the forthcoming elections to four Karnataka Legislative Council seats together, with senior leaders of the NDA partners calling for unity and better coordination at the constituency level. The decision was taken during a BJP-JD(S) coordination committee meeting in Bengaluru on Saturday, September 26. Union 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: KRIDL engineer goes missing after leaving death note over pending funds
Digital Desk | Gadag (Karnataka), Sep 26 (IANS) A Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL) Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), identified as Parvez Dharwad, has gone missing from Gadag after allegedly leaving a note addressed to the Managing Director of the state government undertaking, stating that he intended to end his life over prolonged delays in the release and disbursement of funds and pressure from contractors, police said on Saturday. Parvez had travelled to Bengaluru on September 16 to attend a meeting and has reportedly been untraceable since then. A missing person case was registered at the Betageri police station in Gadag on the same day. According to the note reportedly left by Parvez, he had repeatedly brought to the attention of senior officers the issue of funds not being released for several works. He stated that even after funds were released, payments to certain contractors were not being made, resulting in mounting pressure on him. The note also reportedly mentioned that some contractors had come to his residence and created a disturbance over pending payments. Parvez said the situation had severely affected his mental health and that he was unable to handle the pressure. He reportedly held himself responsible for the situation, while requesting that his family members not be harassed. He also sought the appointment of a new AEE and urged the authorities to release the pending funds and ensure that payments were made to contractors and group leaders. Parvez further stated that despite making repeated requests for relief, he had not received a resolution to the issue. He also pointed out that pending payments were causing difficulties for group leaders and concerned staff members. His family, who are reportedly distressed over his disappearance, have sought the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to trace him at the earliest. KRIDL is a Karnataka government undertaking that traces its origins to the Directorate of Land Army established under the Rural Development Department in 1971. It was incorporated as the Karnataka Land Army Corporation in 1974 under the ownership of the Karnataka government and was renamed Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited in 2009. The latest incident comes against the backdrop of previous cases involving government officials who died by suicide after allegedly citing workplace pressure and financial irregularities. In 2024, a 50-year-old superintendent of the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation died by suicide in Shivamogga and left behind a six-page note alleging that senior corporation officials and a bank manager had pressured him to open a parallel bank account to divert corporation funds. The incident triggered a major political controversy and subsequently led to the resignation of then Scheduled Tribes Welfare Minister B. Nagendra. In another incident reported in 2026, Mallikarjun, an Assistant Director in the Social Welfare Department in Tumakuru district, died by suicide at his office in Pavagada shortly before his scheduled retirement. He had reportedly sent a video to colleagues alleging harassment by a senior district official. Police are continuing efforts to trace Parvez and ascertain the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
NDA allies BJP, JD(S) finalise joint strategy for Council polls
Bengaluru: The BJP and JD(S) have reached an agreement to fight the forthcoming elections to four Karnataka Legislative Council seats together, with senior leaders of the NDA partners calling for unity and better coordination at the constituency level. The decision was taken during a BJP-JD(S) coordination committee meeting in Bengaluru on Saturday, September 26. Union 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 .
