A Bengaluru fathers plan to surprise his daughter with a book nearly went awry after he accidentally left his handbag on a Vayu Vajra BMTC bus while travelling from Kempegowda International Airport to Hebbal. According to a TOI report, conductor Mohammed Rafi Biradar found the unattended bag, kept it safe and later returned it to Venkatesh Harthi, ensuring the father could still take home the gift and the special moment he had planned for his daughter.
AI to decode hidden signs of depression in doctor-patient chat
BJP MLA wanted 2.5k minority voters struck off rolls, said they were Pakistanis: Congress president
We dont respect public spaces: Singer recalls painful train ride
Worst drought in 150 years as 217 taluks reel under rain deficit
These sommeliers are making wine tasting unpretentious with the Viva La Vino festival
The third season of Viva La Vino brings Indian and international labels, and highlights trends such as natural wines and zero proof alcohol. We speak to founders Devati Mallick and Gargi Kothari, about what to expect from the festival
Man poses as media representative, seeks Rs 10 lakh to settle boys treatment case
After 16 years, two-wheelers may get toll-free ride on Electronics City flyover
Karnataka HC says national security overrides personal rights, upholds land acquisition for DRDO
Bengaluru may get waste wardens to boost segregation, garbage monitoring
Contractors reject most of Bengalurus waste collection packages
Childrens lit fest this weekend in Bengaluru
Bengaluru sneezes as flu arrives early this year
Mandya farmers protest Cauvery water release recommendation
Protesters block old Mysuru-Bengaluru highway, urge state govt to safeguard drinking water and irrigation needs
Garbage collection revamp hits hurdle as only six bidders accept work orders
Scrap SIR in Karnataka: Shivakumar
Scrap SIR in Karnataka: Shivakumar Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday called for scrapping the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of electoral rolls in the State, warning that genuine voters, especially from poor and disadvantaged sections, could be excluded. In a statement, Shivakumar said the SIR exercise raised serious concerns about how [] The post Scrap SIR in Karnataka: Shivakumar appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Citizen wardens, ward-level planning proposed to strengthen solid waste management
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research professor wins Indian Institute of Sciences KRS Sastry prize
Illegal Rohingya immigrants began discreetly settling in Jammu & Kashmir in 2009 during the rule of Congress-NC government.
KSRTC to operate 850 extra buses for Gandhi Jayanti weekend
The special services will operate from Bengaluru on October 1 and 2, while additional buses will run to Bengaluru from various intra-state and inter-state destinations on October 4 to cater to the expected passenger rush
Growing up in a gender-neutral household, Bengaluru man Harish Closepet learned the art of cooking as a shared family responsibility. When his daughters were born, he began crafting their lunchboxes with imaginative and appealing meals, transforming traditional recipes to delight their taste buds. His creativity captured attention after a video of his lunchbox creation went viral, paving the way for his audition on MasterChef India 2023.
Keystone to launch India business with Bengaluru as first hub
The Bengaluru team will also contribute to Keystones global AI Centre of Excellence
Karnataka govt seeks Rs 250 crore from Visvesvaraya Technological University
Over 5,000 Community Health Officers to march to Bengaluru on September 28
160 Bangladeshi nationals sent back after deportation operation in Bengaluru
As many as 160 Bangladeshi nationals living without valid documents in Bengaluru and nearby Karnataka districts were deported after legal formalities. Police and the FRRO coordinated the operation, with detainees transferred to the national border and handed over to the BSF
Optimo Capital appoints former RBI CGM as an independent director
Bengaluru-based non-banking finance company Optimo Capital on Thursday said it has roped in former RBI Chief General Manager Shrimohan Yadav as an independent director on its board. In this role, he will guide the company's board on governance, risk and regulatory matters and will serve on certain important board Committees, the company said. Yadav served as Chief General Manager in the department of regulation, overseeing the licensing and ownership of private sector banks, small finance banks and payments banks, along with bank acquisitions, restructuring and governance. He currently serves as an independent director across the boards of a leading small finance bank and NBFCs and also acts as a senior Advisor to prominent firms in the financial services, the company said. As Optimo works toward its target of Rs 1,200 crore in assets under management, from Rs 441 crore at present, by the end of March 2027, Yadav's rich experience will be instrumental in ensuring that its ...
SIR row: Congress says 13 crore voter names deleted
SIR row: Congress says 13 crore voter names deleted Bengaluru: AICC General Secretary and Karnataka Congress In-Charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of hijacking the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that 13 crore voter names had been deleted from electoral rolls across 19 states through the Special Intensive [] The post SIR row: Congress says 13 crore voter names deleted appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Watchman found dead in Bengaluru
Pickle manufacturing unit sealed in Bengaluru over unhygienic conditions
L&T Technology Services Partners with Cognite to Advance Engineering Intelligence with Industrial AI
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Adieu to Rev. Fr. Lawrence Noronha: A Life of Prayer, Simplicity and Faithful Service
Adieu to Rev. Fr. Lawrence Noronha: A Life of Prayer, Simplicity and Faithful Service Bengaluru: The Archdiocese of Bangalore mourns with deep sorrow the passing of Very Rev. Fr. Lawrence Noronha, one of its senior and respected priests, who died at the Clergy Home at the age of 93. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy [] The post Adieu to Rev. Fr. Lawrence Noronha: A Life of Prayer, Simplicity and Faithful Service appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Anarock acquires 51% stake in DSP Design Associates for nearly Rs 250 crore
Anarock has announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in DSP Design Associates for Rs 250 crore. This acquisition positions DSP to further enhance its design and architectural services while maintaining its founding leadership. The firm is known for its extensive portfolio across major Indian cities, including Mumbai and Bengaluru. DSP has successfully completed over 1,000 projects, showcasing its capabilities in various sectors.
Four killed as car hits divider on Chennai-Bengaluru expressway
Kolar: Four persons died after a car overturned following a collision with a divider on the Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway near Maragal in Bangarapet taluk of Kolar district. One other occupant was critically injured in the accident and is undergoing treatment. According to preliminary details, the car was travelling on the expressway when it crashed into the 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 .
Hyderabad interstate burglar arrested in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A B.Tech graduate with an unusual travel trail has been arrested by Wilson Garden police for allegedly committing more than 30 house burglaries across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The accused, Vinod Kumar from Hyderabad, allegedly travelled to Bengaluru by flight, committed burglaries and returned by air after completing his operations. Police 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 .
Digi Yatra set to include international travel, domestic air travel for foreigners
Face-based boarding at airports yet to start due to infrastructure gaps at airports; the pilot programme for international departures will run between October and December at Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and Mumbai airports
Hyderabad B Tech student held for burglary in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A B.Tech graduate with an unusual travel trail has been arrested by Wilson Garden police for allegedly committing more than 30 house burglaries across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The accused, Vinod Kumar from Hyderabad, allegedly travelled to Bengaluru by flight, committed burglaries and returned by air after completing his operations. Police 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 .
Joshi Leads Bengaluru Open Into Final Round
Khalin Joshi maintained a three-shot lead after the third round of the Bengaluru Open, despite a challenging day. Manu Gandas shot the lowest score of the day, an eight-under 64, to move into second place and reduce Joshi's advantage. The tournament is heading into its final round with a prize purse of Rs 1 crore.
Railway Board Clears BEML Trains For Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, October Launch Likely
My Bengaluru Brain Buffered: Rs 9,000 Monthly Rent For 'Big Room' In Pune Shocks Internet
Tech workers and young professionals based in Bengaluru, a city infamous for skyrocketing real estate costs, expressed disbelief.
8th Pay Commission: Can Level 8 employees get Rs 1.52 lakh/month gross salary in 8th CPC?
8th Pay Commission salary calculator: The 8th Pay Commission is set to convene in Mumbai and Bengaluru to deliberate on salary structures and fitment factors. Key stakeholders will bring forward crucial topics during these meetings. The results of previous discussions in September have shaped aspirations for upcoming salary adjustments. Calculations for the current basic and gross salaries will consider multiple factors, particularly the dearness allowance, with the definitive outcomes awaiting the commission's official report.
Google Cloud pushes Gemini deeper into Indias businesses
At an event in Bengaluru, Google Cloud outlined its India strategy, which combines Gemini AI models and infrastructure, to take AI from pilots into production environments through industry partnerships.
Nandini milk to cost more as karnataka weighs Rs 4-5 hike
Bengaluru: Nandini milk is set for a price revision in Karnataka, with the state government agreeing to increase the retail rate by approximately Rs 4 to Rs 5 per litre after milk producers unions sought a substantial hike. The development follows repeated representations by the 16 cooperative milk unions in the state. The unions had 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 Congress MLCs call to pause Gruha Lakshmi scheme triggers political row; BJP targets govt Bengaluru: A demand by Congress MLC Thippanna Kamakanoor in the Legislative Council to suspend the Gruha Lakshmi guarantee scheme for a year and prioritise irrigation projects has triggered a political controversy in Karnataka, bringing differences of opinion within the government [] The post Karnataka Congress MLCs call to pause Gruha Lakshmi scheme triggers political row; BJP targets govt appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Bengaluru CEO Says 'Won't Hire Males From 4 States', Sparks Row Online
The announcement drew reactions from several users, with some questioning whether candidates were being generalised based on their state of origin.
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Kumble Conducts Two-day Masterclass For Emerging Spinners At BCCI Centre Of Excellence
Team India Head: Former India captain and legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble recently conducted a special two-day masterclass for targeted young spinners at the Board of Control for Cricket in Indias (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) here. The session was designed to help the country's upcoming spinners refine their skills under the guidance of Kumble, India's highest wicket-taker in international cricket through 619 Test wickets and 337 ODI scalps. Earlier this month, the Targeted and Emerging Spinners spent a 2-day masterclass at the BCCI Centre of Excellence with one of India's biggest match-winners with the ball - Mr. Anil Kumble. The attendees had the privilege of hearing from the legend on what it takes to succeed at the Elite Level and also working on specifics as Mr. Kumble enriched them on the finer aspects of their game, the BCCI posted on its official 'X' handle on Thursday. Also present during the masterclass was former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi, who serves as the dedicated spin-bowling coach at the state-of-the-art high-performance facility in Bengaluru. Joshi is also a part of the Indian mens squad for the upcoming Asian Games mens T20 cricket event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Earlier this year, former India left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan conducted a specialised three-day red-ball camp for pacers from India A and U-19 setups at the CoE. Ex-India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh also conducted a specialised four-day camp for off-spinners at the CoE from March 23-26. In the camp conducted by Harbhajan, Tanush Kotian, Himanshu Singh and Saransh Jain were present. Meanwhile, the CoE is still seeking applicants for Head of Sports Science and Medicine at the facility. The key role remains vacant following Nitin Patel's resignation in March 2025, with CoE head VVS Laxman and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia previously highlighting the ongoing challenges in identifying a suitable candidate for the crucial post. Earlier this year, former India left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan conducted a specialised three-day red-ball camp for pacers from India A and U-19 setups at the CoE. Ex-India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh also conducted a specialised four-day camp for off-spinners at the CoE from March 23-26. In the camp conducted by Harbhajan, Tanush Kotian, Himanshu Singh and Saransh Jain were present. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The position will have a key focus on player welfare, injury prevention and rehabilitation, physical development, research, innovation and the adoption of relevant technologies and services. The selected candidate will be based out of the CoE in Bengaluru and will report directly to Laxman. Interested candidates have been asked to submit their applications by September 30. Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru Entrepreneur Restricts Male Recruitment From UP, Bihar, MP And Rajasthan
Founder cites workplace safety after alleged misconduct; critics question blanket hiring restrictions based on regional identity.
Luke Williams Replaces Lisa Keightley As Mumbai Indians Head Coach For WPL 2027
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Two-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed Luke Williams as their new head coach ahead of the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) season. Williams, who coached Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their maiden WPL title in 2024, takes over from Lisa Keightley, who decided to step down from her role. Im really excited to be joining Mumbai Indians, a respected and successful organisation, and working with this talented group of players and support staff. We have a great opportunity to build something together, play an exciting brand of cricket and compete for success. Im looking forward to the challenge and to giving our fans plenty to be proud of, Williams said in a statement on Thursday. Lisa, the former Australia womens cricketer, was made the MI head coach ahead of WPL 2026 as a replacement for Charlotte Edwards, who took up England womens head coach job. But Lisa joining Cricket Australia as the national development lead earlier this month, where she will be responsible for the development of the women's game, left her in doubt over continuing with MI in the WPL. Williams previously parted ways with RCB last year ahead of the mega auction held in New Delhi due to scheduling overlaps with the Womens Big Bash League (WBBL), where hes head coach of the Adelaide Strikers. We are delighted to welcome Luke Williams to the Mumbai Indians family. Luke is a proven winner and brings with him rich experience, a deep understanding of the womens game, and a strong commitment to developing players. Our girls have created a proud legacy in the WPL, and I am confident that, with Lukes guidance and Harmans leadership, they will continue to grow, achieve greater success, and inspire young girls everywhere to dream big. I wish Luke, and the entire team the very best as we begin this exciting new chapter together. I would also like to thank Lisa Keightley for her contribution to Mumbai Indians and wish her the very best for the future, said MI owner Nita M. Ambani. Our girls have created a proud legacy in the WPL, and I am confident that, with Lukes guidance and Harmans leadership, they will continue to grow, achieve greater success, and inspire young girls everywhere to dream big. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Action will then move to the WPL 2027 player auction, scheduled to be held on October 28 in Kochi. According to a BCCI statement, the tournament will be played from January 14 to February 7, 2027, though the host cities for the marquee five-team tournament are yet to be revealed. Article Source: IANS
KPSC SIT officer moved to Chitradurga SP post within two days
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has transferred IPS officer Kushal Chouksey to Chitradurga and appointed him as the district Superintendent of Police, shortly after the Karnataka High Court included him in the Special Investigation Team probing alleged irregularities in the KPSC veterinary officer recruitment. Choukseys transfer came two days after the High Court issued its order 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 .
Luke Williams appointed Mumbai Indians head coach ahead of WPL 2027
Mumbai Indians have appointed Luke Williams as their new head coach, succeeding Lisa Keightley. Keightley chose to leave after a disappointing fourth-place finish in the previous season. Williams has experience as a head coach for multiple teams, including the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The team's owner, Nita Ambani, highlighted his proven track record and commitment to player development.
Luke Williams takes over from Lisa Keightley as Mumbai Indians' head coach in WPL
Luke Williams has had success in the WPL in the past, back in 2024, when he was the head coach in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's title run
Tenth edition of Neev Literature Festival to be held in Bengaluru
The theme for the festival, this year, is Stories from the Heart, which pays tribute to the idea that books can help open up conversations and create lasting connections, says festival director Karthika Gopalakrishnan
India's workforce likely to grow 5.4 pc in H2 FY27 led by e-commerce, tech start-ups
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) India's workforce is expected to grow 5.4 per cent in H2 FY27 (October-March) up from 4.7 per cent in first half of the fiscal, led by ecommerce and tech startups, travel and hospitality, and retail, a report said on Thursday. The report from staffing conglomerate TeamLease Services said the projected growth in the second half of the fiscal year would mark the highest level recorded across the last four halfyear periods. The improvement reflects strengthening employer confidence, with 60 per cent of organisations planning to expand their workforce, 24 per cent expecting no change, and 16 per cent anticipating a reduction. Economic conditions were cited by 67 per cent of employers as the strongest factor shaping workforce size, followed by organisational dynamics such as growth or restructuring at 43 per cent and technological advancements at 40 per cent, which continue to shape hiring decisions. Sectoral leaders in employment surge include ecommerce and tech startups at 12.6 per cent NEC, travel and hospitality at 12.3 per cent, retail at 10.3 per cent. Automotive (10.1 per cent), EV & EV infrastructure (9.7 per cent) and banking (9.2 per cent) also show strong hiring intent, reflecting continued demand across digital, consumption-led and emerging sectors. Hiring intent also rises with organisational scale, with 66 per cent of large enterprises planning to expand their workforce, compared with 59 per cent of medium-sized enterprises and 53 per cent of start-ups, micro and small businesses. Bengaluru led hiring intent regionally at 68 per cent, followed by Hyderabad at 61 per cent and Pune at 60 per cent, with Pune recording the largest gain this half-year. However, the ability to convert hiring intent into actual workforce expansion remains closely linked to talent availability. Among employers planning workforce expansion, 72 per cent expect moderate to significant difficulty in hiring, with IT (39 per cent), sales & marketing (38 per cent), and engineering (32 per cent) emerging as the functions facing the highest anticipated hiring challenges. The average time-to-fill for roles stood at 3545 days, with specialist and site-based positions taking longer. Balasubramanian A, Senior Vice President, TeamLease Services said that the employment outlook reflects a shift towards more targeted workforce expansion, with businesses aligning talent decisions closely with changing demand. The report also highlighted a widening gap between AI adoption and workforce-wide AI integration. Nearly 85 per cent of employers reported some level of AI or GenAI use, but only 13 per cent have adoption across more than half of their workforce.
Bengaluru FC's Darren Caldeira on club-led model, OCI players, salary caps in ISL
CEC should resign; scrap SIR process, conduct fresh electoral roll revision: Karnataka CM Shivakumar
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 24 (IANS) Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and called for the scrapping of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and a fresh revision of electoral data to protect democracy and every citizens right to vote. Speaking to media in Bengaluru, CM Shivakumar said, The right to vote is the right to live. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi have raised their voices in defence of the voting rights of the people of the country. He alleged that attempts were being made to misuse the voting rights of ordinary citizens for political purposes. Similar attempts have been made in West Bengal, Bihar and several other states. Now they are trying to do the same everywhere, including Karnataka. I had also requested the Election Commission yesterday to give more time, he said. Referring to differences among members of the Election Commission, CM Shivakumar claimed that the autonomy given to the poll panel was being misused. When a majority of the members do not agree with an opinion, a decision cannot be imposed unilaterally. It would be better if the Chief Election Commissioner voluntarily resigns on moral grounds, he said. The Chief Minister demanded that the ongoing SIR process be scrapped and a fresh exercise be undertaken. We are not talking about Congress votes or BJP votes. Every citizen has the right to vote, and that is the right to live. Nobody can suppress that right, he said. Referring to Forms 6, 7 and 8 used in the electoral roll revision process, CM Shivakumar questioned the manner in which the current exercise was being conducted and alleged that it could particularly affect illiterate and disadvantaged sections of society. This is not merely a matter of opinion. It is a fundamental right. This is the voice of the common man, he said. He also said that the issue should be debated on a larger platform, including in Parliament, and opposed any alleged pressure or intimidation of officials in different states in the name of the Election Commission. We want a fresh SIR to be conducted. Everyone should be given their rights. The situation must be reviewed comprehensively to ensure the right to every vote, and the electoral data must be re-examined, CM Shivakumar said.
Australia says OpenAI agent hacked into government website
By Renju Jose and Chris Thomas SYDNEY, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Australia said on Thursday an OpenAI agent breached a government health data portal in June, gaining unauthorised access to files, in what could be the first known instance of an AI agent hacking a government website. The breach is one of the highest-profile incidents of AI agents accessing external systems outside the United States, coming on top of several recent breaches globally by rogue AI agents that have alarmed governments and companies. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the OpenAI agent gained unauthorised access to the medical statistics portal of Medicare, Australia's universal health insurance programme, while conducting research on public medical spending. Evidence currently available is there is no broader compromise to the ... network. Nonetheless, this situation is obviously unacceptable, Albanese told reporters on Wednesday in New York, where he is attending the UN General Assembly. Investigations continue and Australia has voicedits extreme concern about this incident to OpenAI CEO SamAltman, Albanese said, adding that he was deeply disappointed by the company's delay in notifying the government. It took until September 10 before there was any notification at all, Albanese said, adding that theinvestigation would also examine why government systems hadfailed to detect the breach in the first place. He also warned that three other government health-related websites may have been impacted by the OpenAI agent's activity, but did not confirm that had occurred. In a statement, OpenAI said its review found no evidence of patient records being accessed. It added that it identified activity involving several Australian government websites and services as our models attempted to look up answers ... our models took actions we did not intend. The AI agent breach adds to tensions between Australia and the largest US-owned technology companies. Canberra has already drawn criticism from social media firms and Washington after introducing a world-first ban on social media for children under 16 and new rules that force tech firms to let users switch off algorithm-driven content on their feeds. The Australian government has set up a task force to investigate the breach and check whether existing network security is adequate for preventing similar incidents. 'AI MODELS ATTEMPTED TO LOOK UP ANSWERS' The breach was announced the same day the world's leading AI companies warned the United Nations Security Council of the risks AI posed to humanity, appealing for governments to work together to manage the increasingly powerful technology. Australia has faced a series of hacking attempts on corporations and government-linked firms over the past four years. Defence Minister Richard Marles said the Medicare portal that was breached did not contain individual medical claims, benefit payments, personal banking details, or patient medical histories of Australia's 27 million people. Instead, the website holds only aggregated data on healthcare use across the country, he said. However Australia considered the breach serious. There were blocks clearly which were coming back telling the AI agent 'no'. The AI agent found a way around those blocks - didn't accept no for an answer, Albanese told reporters. Theincident is the latest of several recent incidents in which ChatGPT maker OpenAI has disclosed hacks or unauthorised activity involving its AI agents well after they occurred. Rivals Anthropic, Google's Gemini, and Meta have also disclosed incidents of their agents accessing external systems. Maurice Chiodo, an Australian mathematician who works at Cambridge University's Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, said the breach appeared to be a significant escalation in seriousness from similar incidents we have seen in recent months. He added that while there was a lot of talk of new laws around AI, policymakers needed to first consider enforcing existing ones, like those that criminalise unauthorised intrusions into computer systems. (Reporting by Renju Jose in Sydney, Chris Thomas in Mexico City, Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru, Raphael Satter in Washington; Editing by Maju Samuel, Jonathan Spicer, Clarence Fernandez and Sonali Paul) This article originally appeared on Reuters at https://finance.yahoo.com/news/australia-pm-albanese-says-openai-204422718.html
Ktaka drafts law to keep schoolteachers out of non-teaching duties
Public Duty Roll To Spare Educators From Census, Election Work
Ktaka to release 3 tmcft Krishna water to Telangana
Cong MLA quits over drought list, Speaker rejects resignation
Over 70 tree species among 1,128 marked for felling for Hebbal tunnel project
The species list includes Indian Kino, Big-leaf Mahogany, Beleric Myrobalan, Indian Jujube, Maple-leafed Bayur Tree, Paper Mulberry and Yellow Tabebuia, among others.
When passport turns into art: If your face cant identify you, what can?
Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration seeks price cap on essential medical devices
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Drug safety: High-quality testing lab in Karnataka soon
School edu dept to revamp open schooling
Ganesha procession crash: Drunk girl bites woman home guard during crowd rescue
Nearly half of rural Ktaka births in 2025 were non-institutional
Fancy mobile number trap: Man duped after sharing OTP, KYC details
160 illegal Bangladeshi nationals deported from Bengaluru
Notice issued to candidate for applying for guest lecturer post under two names
A Bengaluru entrepreneur has announced a hiring restriction covering male candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, citing an alleged incident involving a former employee. Karthik SG said the employee had been dismissed after warnings over alleged abusive conduct towards female staff. The announcement drew mixed online responses, with users debating individual screening, workplace safety and state-based hiring decisions.
Shivakumar seeks 50 pc drought relief from Centre
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release 50 per cent of the drought relief amount the state sought as interim financial assistance, citing the worsening drought situation across Karnataka. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shivakumar said the state had initially submitted a Kharif 2026 Drought Memorandum seeking Rs 3,705.30 crore in financial assistance for immediate relief measures in 101 drought-declared taluks. He said the drought situation had worsened across the state and, based on a scientific assessment carried out as per the parameters prescribed under the Manual for Drought Management, the Karnataka government had declared an additional 76 taluks drought-affected. With this, as on date, a total of 177 taluks have been declared as drought-affected, Shivakumar said in the letter. The Chief Minister said more than 200 taluks could ultimately be declared drought-affected by the end of the South-West Monsoon 2026 season. He added that officials were assessing losses and damages in the additional drought-declared areas and would submit an additional memorandum seeking financial assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) after the assessment was complete. Shivakumar highlighted the importance of the South-West Monsoon for Karnataka, stating that rainfall between June and August was critical not only for sustaining Kharif agriculture but also for replenishing reservoirs, hydropower generation, fodder availability, and groundwater recharge. He said the substantial rainfall deficit during the current monsoon had affected all these sectors. He also expressed concern over low reservoir storage, particularly in the Cauvery basin, stating that it could adversely affect drinking water availability in Bengaluru and adjoining districts in the coming months. With the South-West Monsoon entering its final phase and the state continuing to experience substantial cumulative rainfall deficit, the drought situation is likely to further intensify during the coming months and become more acute during the summer season, he said. Shivakumar said the continued deterioration in rainfall and moisture conditions was also likely to result in large-scale crop losses, which could exceed 40 lakh hectares. He pointed out that an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) was proposed to visit Karnataka for a first-hand assessment of the losses and damages. The IMCT report would then be placed before the Sub-Committee of the National Executive Committee, followed by the High-Level Committee's consideration of its recommendations. However, he said the established assessment and approval process was time-consuming, particularly given the rapidly evolving drought situation. In view of the severity and progressive intensification of the drought situation, it is therefore requested that 50 per cent of the memorandum amount be released as interim financial assistance, pending completion of the prescribed assessment and approval process, Shivakumar said. He added that timely assistance would enable the state government to initiate and sustain immediate relief measures, particularly input subsidy assistance for crop losses, drinking water supply, livestock protection and other essential drought-relief interventions. Shivakumar also requested the Centre to release the central share of the second instalment of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) in advance to augment the resources available to the state government for undertaking timely relief measures.
Ktaka Assembly session extended to discuss drought
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said the Assembly session has been extended by one day to facilitate a detailed discussion on the worsening drought situation in the state. Speaking to the media at Vidhana Soudha, Shivakumar said more than 200 taluks were facing severe drought conditions and that the situation had become serious. The severity of the drought in the state has increased. More than 200 taluks have been affected by severe drought, and the situation is serious. Therefore, the Assembly session has been extended by one day to discuss the drought, Shivakumar said. He added that legislators and public representatives wanted to discuss the drought situation in detail. Ministers and the Deputy Chief Ministers will officially respond to the questions and suggestions raised by legislators during the proceedings, he said. On the proposal to take an all-party delegation to Delhi, Shivakumar said all political party leaders had agreed to the move. It has been decided to take an all-party delegation to Delhi to discuss drought relief and assistance from the Centre. Leaders of all parties have agreed to this, he said. Meanwhile, Shivakumar said the Congress is confident it will win all four seats in the upcoming Karnataka Legislative Council elections. We are confident of winning all four seats in the Legislative Council elections. We selected good candidates one year in advance. The party and the government will work together, he said. Shivakumar spoke to the media near the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office after a meeting with ministers and party legislators about the elections. He said elections had been announced for four Legislative Council seats and that, as the Assembly session was underway, he met with legislators on Wednesday to discuss the elections and provide guidance. All ministers and legislators will take responsibility and work for the elections, he said. On his proposed visit to Delhi, Shivakumar said he had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an appointment. I have written to the Prime Minister seeking time for a meeting. Once the appointment is given, an all-party delegation will be taken to Delhi, he said.
Poor maintenance plagues public parks in M'luru
Approver status: Karnataka high court rejects Darshans wifes plea against trial court order
The expansion takes Accentures total leased area at the campus to 5.67 lakh sq ft, with the company expected to pay around 269 crore in rent over five years, according to property transaction data from Propstack.
Min scrambles to clarify graft remark, insists no one needs to pay even Rs 10
Compassionate appointment cannot be used to seek higher posts: Karnataka high court
Drought debate turns into fracas over Union govt funding
Six months on, white-topping work crawls on Indiranagar 6th Main
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Ktaka: Darshans wife Vijayalakshmi loses plea against Pradoshs approver status
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Karnataka High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by Vijayalakshmi, wife of actor Darshan, challenging a trial court order allowing accused Pradosh Rao to turn approver in the Renukaswamy murder case. The High Court upheld the order passed by the 59th City Civil and Sessions Court (CCH), which had permitted Pradosh, the 14th accused in the case, to become an approver. A bench headed by Justice V. Srishananda said there was no reason to interfere with the trial courts order, noting that the defence would have the opportunity to question Pradosh during cross-examination. Senior advocate K. Diwakar appeared for Pradosh and argued that Darshans lawyers were attempting to delay the trial. He submitted that even after the approver application was filed, Darshan's lawyers repeatedly raised objections. He also argued that Pradosh had spoken over the phone as permitted under the prison manual. The judge observed that nothing was wrong with Pradosh speaking over the phone about his intention to become an approver. If I speak over the phone saying that I will become an approver, what is wrong with that? If a husband asks his wife for her opinion, what is wrong with that? If there is evidence of someone else instigating him, that is a different matter, the judge remarked. Senior advocate Hashmat Pasha, appearing for Darshan, argued that the 10th accused, Vinay, had also filed an application seeking to become an approver. Still, his plea was not considered while Pradoshs was taken up. The judge responded that it was for the 10th accused to raise that issue and that Darshans counsel could not argue on his behalf. Renukaswamy, a resident of Chitradurga, was allegedly abducted and brought to a shed in Bengalurus Patanagere in June 2024 after he allegedly sent obscene messages to Pavithra Gowda, an associate of Darshan, on Instagram. He was allegedly assaulted and killed at the shed. Police subsequently arrested 17 accused persons, including Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, in connection with the case. Pradosh, the 14th accused, faces allegations of helping destroy evidence and of financial transactions related to the crime. He had recently approached the court seeking permission to turn approver, stating that he was willing to disclose the complete truth about the case before the court. The CCH court had accepted his application and allowed him to become an approver. Vijayalakshmi subsequently approached the High Court challenging the trial courts decision through a writ petition.
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) In view of the severe drought situation in the state, the Karnataka government is continuously taking measures to provide necessary relief to farmers and the public. Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara told the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that the Union government should relax the existing drought declaration norms and provide the financial assistance required to effectively address the situation. He said the state government has already written to the Union government seeking relaxation of the NDRF norms. The ground realities of the drought have been brought to the Centre's attention, with a request to ensure greater assistance to farmers facing distress. Parameshwara said that during the severe drought in 2023, the then Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had written several letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking necessary drought relief. He had also requested relaxation of the Union government's existing norms, saying that they did not fully reflect the actual drought conditions prevailing in Karnataka. He said the current state government, including Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, has also written to the Union government on the issue. As Revenue Minister, Parameshwara, too, has submitted a request to the Centre, while the Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh has also written seeking appropriate action. The Union government should give special consideration to Karnataka's situation and relax the NDRF norms, the Deputy Chief Minister said. Parameshwara added that drought should not be assessed merely on the basis of overall rainfall deficiency. The state's key demand is that factors such as the amount of rainfall, timing of rainfall, impact on crops, soil moisture and other local ground conditions must also be considered. In view of the 2026 drought situation, the state government has already requested the Union government to review the existing criteria, he said. Necessary measures are being taken to address the drought situation across the state, and the state government remains committed to responding to the distress faced by farmers and the public, the Deputy CM added. He urged the Union government to take Karnataka's actual conditions into account and extend the necessary support.
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