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Vande Mataram row: Congress stand has always been clear, says Karnataka CM Shivakumar
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) In the wake of the controversy over the Karnataka government restricting the playing of 'Vande Mataram' to two stanzas at state events, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday said the Congress has always respected the national song, the national flag, the national anthem, independence, democracy, and the Constitution, asserting that the party's position on the national song has been clear for a long time. Talking to reporters at Aranya Bhavan, Shivakumar said the Congress had played a role in upholding the values associated with the countrys freedom struggle and democratic institutions. Vande Mataram is my partys stand, which we have been following for a long time. They are trying to do their politics. We respect it. We brought Vande Mataram. We brought the national flag. We brought the national anthem. We brought independence. We brought democracy. We brought the Constitution, he said. He said the Congress position on Vande Mataram was not new and that the party respected all national symbols and constitutional values. On the Kasturirangan report, Shivakumar said the government would consult farmers before taking a final decision on the issue. He said he would visit three or four districts after his Mangaluru visit and meet farmers to hear their views. I will meet the farmers, and then on September 21, 22, and 23, we have a special session only for farmers issues, road issues and the report. We will discuss it because we have lost the opportunity. I want all MLAs to speak up and give their views in the interest of the public and the farmers of the state, he said. The Karnataka government has convened a three-day special session of the legislature from September 21 to 23 to discuss the Kasturirangan report and related issues. On his visit to PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi amid the Enforcement Directorate searches linked to him, Shivakumar defended his colleague, saying Jarkiholi had not committed any wrongdoing. Jarkiholi is my colleague. He has not done anything wrong. They are conducting their business within the framework of the law. How can they say they should not go outside or should not do business outside? I know that they were doing, he said. Shivakumar alleged that the investigation agencies were selectively targeting Congress leaders. I know that they are planning to target three or four people as well. They are trying to trap the entire Congress and the opposition parties. Whoever from the BJP went outside or transferred money is not being targeted. They are doing it only with people from our party, he alleged. Defending the decision to set a deadline for the surrender of illegal firearms, Shivakumar referred to former Chief Minister, late Ramakrishna Hegde, who had during his tenure called upon people to surrender illegal firearms and weapons to the government. Following this, thousands of people came forward and surrendered them to the government, he said.
GCL Season 4: Carlsen, Vidit help Alpine Pipers beat American Gambits in top board clash
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen ended Candidates 2026 winner Javokhir Sindarovs three-game winning streak, and Vidit Gujrathi defeated Daniil Dubov in a rook-knight endgame to help defending champions Alpine APL Pipers beat FYERS American Gambits 9-7 in the clash of the top two teams in the penultimate round of Season 4 of the Global Chess League (GCL) in Bengaluru on Friday. Pipers and American Gambits were tied on match points and game points going into the ninth round, and winning the match was important for both teams to close in on the final berth. Carlsen, who won the Player of the Match Award, was in total control throughout against Sindarov on the icon board and forced the Uzbek player to resign after 36 moves. First of all, I think this was a great match with a very good team performance. We are thrilled to get the win. In my game, I was doing pretty well early on, but he (Sindarov) put up a big fight, and I was able to wriggle out and find the win, said Carlsen, who said Vidit deserved the trophy more than him and then handed the trophy to the Indian GM. The game between Vidit and Dubov on the Superstar Men board went into a time scramble, but the Indian GM kept his cool as he made the most of an additional knight and pawn against his opponents rook to claim victory after a marathon 96-move battle and help Pipers complete a double over the Gambits. Womens World Cup winner Divya Deshmukhs struggles in her debut GCL continued as she ran out of time on move 34 against Bibisara Assaubayeva for the only loss for her team on Friday. It was a very close match, and when I saw the board, we were not in a clear position to win. I felt that I played a good game, and it was very good to win for the team, said Vidit, whose win over Dubov sealed the victory for his team. In the match between two bottom-placed teams, two-time champions Triveni Continental Kings proved too strong for the PBG Alaskan Knights. On the Superstar Women boards, Zhu Jiner registered her first victory of the tournament, beating Kateryna Lagno in 44 moves; Alexandra Kosteniuk pounced on an error from Nino Batsiashvili while Pranav Venkatesh forced Abhimanyu Mishra to resign after 42 moves on the prodigy board. With the Continental Kings picking up 12 points for three victories with black pieces, Arjun Erigaisis win over Wei Yi and 15-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus beating Aravindh Chithambaram did not really help the Alaskan Knights' chances of making it to the final.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) Karnataka Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Satish Jarkiholi holds nearly a 40 per cent stake in a gold mining company in Congo, while the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday alleged that bribe money linked to PWD contracts was used to acquire foreign assets and seized Rs 3.3 crore in unaccounted cash during searches at premises linked to him and his aides. The official statement released in this regard said, The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Bengaluru Zonal Office has conducted searches at 21 premises linked to Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi and his close aides in connection with an investigation into alleged undisclosed overseas investments, cross-border business links and financial irregularities. The ED also claimed that Satish Jarkiholi had acquired nearly 40 per cent stakes in Congo-based Magnitude Star SARL, a company engaged in gold mining. Documents relating to several other foreign entities owning mining assets in Africa were also found and seized during the searches, according to the central probe agency. The searches were carried out on September 9 and 10 at four locations covering Bengaluru, Belagavi, Gokak and Kolkata under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), the ED said. According to the central agency, the premises searched included those linked to Chikkodi MP and Jarkiholi's daughter Priyanka Jarkiholi, his son Rahul Jarkiholi and his brother-in-law Y.D. Manjunath. Properties belonging to several close aides of the Minister, including his Officer on Special Duty and Personal Assistant Malagouda Patil, Raju Daragshetti, Vittal Parasannavar and Girish Sonwalkar, were also searched. The ED also searched the offices and residences of officials and owners of private company Bharat Vanijya Eastern Private Ltd (BVEPL). The agency alleged that the company had paid a huge bribe to secure a tender from the PWD department and that the money was allegedly used for acquiring foreign assets. The searches also focused on the overseas business interests of the Jarkiholi family. The ED said it found that family members, including Priyanka Jarkiholi, Rahul Jarkiholi and Mahadevi Manjunath, who is the wife of Y.D. Manjunath, had acquired shareholdings in multiple foreign entities. These entities include Eldorado Mining Resources in Congo and Nava Aurum Mining Ltd in Zambia, among others, the central agency said. The searches covered the Minister's residences in Gokak and Dollars Colony in Bengaluru, as well as his office-cum-residence on Crescent Road in the city. Properties in Gokak and Belagavi were also searched. During the operation, the ED said it seized unaccounted Indian currency amounting to Rs 3.3 crore. Foreign currencies, including US dollars and euros, valued at around Rs 15 lakh were also found and seized, the ED added. The central agency said that evidence gathered during the searches indicated that substantial investments and expenses had allegedly been made in cash in an entity in Congo through unauthorised channels, raising suspected violations under FEMA. The searches also allegedly unearthed evidence relating to irregularities in the PWD department. The ED said it recovered several incriminating documents and digital devices containing information relating to the alleged collection of bribe money from contractors, including BVEPL. According to the central agency, such evidence was found in the entities and accounts of various influential persons, including accounts of an entity allegedly controlled and managed by Y.D. Manjunath, who is the brother-in-law of Satish Jarkiholi. The ED said the search action was aimed at investigating the alleged flow of funds between domestic entities and overseas assets and examining possible violations of foreign exchange regulations. Further investigation into the alleged overseas investments, PWD-related financial irregularities, suspected bribe payments and foreign exchange violations is under progress, the central agency added.
Slohh: Where a Hotel Feels Like an Ancestral Home
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Nine Arrested in Bengaluru Jail for Illegal Mobile Phone Supply
Bengaluru police have arrested nine individuals, including two jail warders, for smuggling mobile phones into a central prison. Nine Arrested in Bengaluru Jail for Illegal Mobile Phone Supply
CJP Expresses Solidarity With Candidates Over KPSC Exam Irregularities
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HAL MT and DT Interview Call Letter 2026 - Download Hall Ticket at hal-india.co.in
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Bengaluru introduces jet patchers to fix potholes on busy roads
Bengaluru: The Bengaluru civic administration has begun testing a jet patcher machine to fix potholes on busy roads without making traffic come to a halt, as the city continues to face criticism over the condition of its roads. Bengaluru Urban Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda launched the trial on Friday, September 11, saying the technology 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 .
Jet Patcher Technology Launched For Bengaluru Potholes
Bengaluru is piloting the Jet Patcher technology to efficiently repair smaller potholes without disrupting traffic. This new method, suitable for potholes up to 50mm deep, uses cold-mix technology and allows for quick repairs, offering an alternative to traditional hot-mix methods which are less effective during monsoons and cause traffic congestion. The city aims to expand its use if the pilot project proves successful.
Very Rare In The World: BCCI Struggles To Find Ideal Candidate For High-Profile Role
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday said it is once again inviting applications for the position of Head - Sports Science and Medicine at its state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence (CoE) facility in Bengaluru.
Pharma racket: Karnataka SIT raids 10 locations across 6 states
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) The Karnataka Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the fake pharmaceuticals racket that was recently unearthed in Dodderi on the outskirts of Bengaluru in Ramanagara district, conducted raids at 10 locations across India. The raids were conducted at multiple locations in Karnataka, Haryana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana on Friday. The operation was carried out jointly by the SIT and the Drugs Control Department as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged counterfeit medicine network. Raids were conducted at multiple locations in Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Mumbai, Chennai and Telangana. Around 80 to 100 officials and staff members are involved in the searches, which targeted offices, properties and other premises linked to companies allegedly involved in manufacturing, repackaging and supplying counterfeit medicines. In Bengaluru, searches were conducted at the premises of pharmaceutical company at Minerva Circle near Lalbagh as part of the probe. Officials are examining medicines allegedly sourced from different locations and subsequently repackaged or supplied through the network. The investigation has reportedly revealed an international connection, with counterfeit labels allegedly being sourced from foreign locations. The raids were conducted in continuation of the investigation into the racket that came to light around two weeks ago. Investigators are examining the supply chain, sources of the medicines, manufacturing and repackaging facilities, as well as the distribution network. The case came to light in August 2026 after the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) and local police busted a major counterfeit medicine racket near Bidadi in Ramanagara district. Authorities seized counterfeit medicines estimated to be worth around Rs 5 crore and uncovered an alleged unlicenced repackaging facility operating from a farmhouse in Kurubara Karenahalli, near the Bidadi toll gate. According to the investigation, low-cost, substandard or expired medicines were allegedly sourced from different states. The medicines were reportedly transferred into new vials and repackaged using counterfeit labels bearing the names of expensive and prominent multinational pharmaceutical brands before being sold at substantially higher prices. The racket assumed greater significance after authorities found that some of the counterfeit medicines were allegedly intended for use in hospital Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The drugs were reportedly supplied to private hospitals and pharmacies at prices nearly 50 per cent lower than the market rates. Karnataka Health Minister, U.T. Khader, had described the case as a major drug mafia operation and ordered steps to investigate the suspected inter-state network. The formation of the SIT was aimed at identifying the wider network and tracing those involved in sourcing, repackaging, labelling and distribution of the medicines. The latest raids across six states are expected to help investigators establish the extent of the alleged network and identify other individuals and companies involved in the supply of counterfeit pharmaceuticals. Officials are also examining the alleged international links and the source of the counterfeit labels as part of the continuing investigation.
BCCI Again Invites Applications For Filling Head Of Sports Science And Medicine Post At CoE
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday said it is again inviting applications for the position of Head Sports Science and Medicine at its state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence (CoE) facility in Bengaluru. The BCCI had previously asked for applications to fill the top post in September 2025, but it didnt find a suitable candidate due to various reasons. The position has been vacant since Nitin Patel ended his successful stint of nearly three years and left the CoE after March 2025. Patel, a former Indian team physiotherapist, oversaw the recovery processes of Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Mohammed Shami and got them fit in time for the 2023 Mens ODI World Cup. According to a media advisory released by the BCCI, the successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership across elite cricket programs and manage senior medical staff, including the national team's physios and strength and conditioning experts. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership to BCCIs Sports Science and Medicine services across its elite cricket and CoE programmes. The role will also involve line management of the Head of Physiotherapy (CoE), Team India Head of Physiotherapy, Head S&C (CoE) and Team India S&C, while working closely with National and CoE coaches, Cricket Education and other performance specialists to deliver integrated support programmes for Indian players, the BCCI stated in its advisory. The role will carry a core focus on athlete longevity and modern medical practices. 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, added the BCCI. Outlining the core duties of the executive, the BCCI noted that the individual will develop and implement the strategic vision, objectives and framework for BCCIs Sports Science and Medicine department, including clinical and medical governance, service delivery, risk management and player welfare. Furthermore, the official will oversee programmes related to injury prevention and risk reduction, player recovery and rehabilitation, athlete development, illness and wellness management, and long-term physical development, while also driving research initiatives and institutional partnerships. Candidates applying for the high-profile post are required to hold a Master's degree in Sports Science or a related discipline, with a Doctorate preferred, alongside a minimum of five years' experience in a strategic leadership role managing multidisciplinary performance teams in professional or Olympic sport. The applicant must be under 60 years of age and will report directly to the Head of Cricket at the CoE, former India batter VVS Laxman. Interested candidates have been asked to submit their applications online by 5pm on September 30, following which shortlisted applicants will be called for personal interviews. After a review meeting was held earlier this month at its headquarters in Mumbai, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia had stated that the board wont rush into filling the long-standing vacancy. The vacant position of the head of sports science is not a deterrent to our activities in CoE. The proper qualified person should be positioned (for that role), not anyone just having the qualification is fit for that. The applicant must be under 60 years of age and will report directly to the Head of Cricket at the CoE, former India batter VVS Laxman. Interested candidates have been asked to submit their applications online by 5pm on September 30, following which shortlisted applicants will be called for personal interviews. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories So we are trying to find that kind of a person at the earliest possible time and once again we will start the exercise to find a person who can fit into that position of the head of sports science and medicine in COE, he had said. Article Source: IANS
CID probes KPSC scam money trail linked to villa, jewellery
Bengaluru: The investigation into the alleged irregularities in the KPSC recruitment of veterinary officers has uncovered a suspected trail of financial transactions involving gold jewellery and a residential property, with the CID examining whether the assets were acquired using money collected illegally from candidates. The latest development concerns IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar, whose alleged financial 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 .
Warder smuggled mobile phone into Bengaluru jail used by Prajwal Revanna; 9 arrested in three cases
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) Bengaluru police have cracked three cases involving the illegal supply and use of prohibited mobile phones inside Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, arresting nine people, including two prison warders, and uncovering an alleged network through which a mobile phone was smuggled into the jail by a warder and a SIM card was brought in through an undertrial prisoner. The investigation also led police to a prohibited mobile phone, SIM card, charger and notebook recovered from the cell occupied by undertrial prisoner Prathap Rai and convicted former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna during a surprise inspection on August 11. Police said the mobile phone was allegedly smuggled into the prison through a warder, while the SIM card was brought inside through an undertrial prisoner and was allegedly used by Rai and Prajwal Revanna. Police said five people who had allegedly purchased the mobile phone and SIM card and facilitated their transportation into the prison were arrested at different stages of the investigation. Technical data and interrogation of the accused helped investigators establish the alleged route through which the prohibited devices entered the prison. Rai and Revanna were produced before a court on September 8 and taken into police custody for three days for interrogation in connection with the case. On September 10, following the court's order, both were sent back to prison. The investigation into the first case began after prison authorities recovered four mobile phones, two SIM cards and a charger on January 13. Police traced the mobile numbers linked to the two Airtel SIM cards and obtained technical information through the CEIR portal to identify the devices in which they had been used. The investigation led police to Srinivas Naik, a warder at the Central Prison, who was taken into custody on August 28. During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to purchasing two of the phones under the fictitious name 'Rahul'. Police said Naik also confessed to purchasing around 12 mobile phones in a similar manner, keeping them in his possession and illegally supplying them inside the prison. In the second case, a mobile phone and SIM card recovered from inside the prison on August 20 were traced through technical details and the phone's sale records. Police found that the device was initially sold to an agency in Andhra Pradesh before tracing it to Bharat alias Bhuvan, who had purchased it. Further questioning allegedly revealed the involvement of Bharat alias KTM Bharat, who is currently in judicial custody at the Central Prison, and Vijay Kumar, a chief warder. Vijay Kumar was taken into custody on August 28 and allegedly confessed to his involvement. Police said technical data also indicated the involvement of other prison staff. In the third case, police said the investigation revealed that the seized mobile phone had been brought into the prison through a warder, while the SIM card was allegedly brought through an undertrial prisoner. Naveen Kumar, Manjunath, Prakash, Siddiq and Mohammed Tauseef were arrested at different stages and subsequently remanded to judicial custody after interrogation. Police said further investigation is underway to identify other inmates and prison staff involved in the illegal procurement, smuggling, supply and use of prohibited mobile phones inside the Central Prison. The three cases were detected by a team of Parappana Agrahara Police Station under the guidance of M. Narayan, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Electronic City Division, and the leadership of Satish K.M., Assistant Commissioner of Police, Electronic City Sub-Division.
Video movie review: One for the attempt, despite the faltering frights
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Vande Mataram row intensifies as Congress backs two-stanza directive
Bengaluru: A decision by the Karnataka government to prescribe the singing of only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at state government functions has triggered a sharp political exchange, with Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and KPCC president BK Hariprasad hitting back at the Bharatiya Janta Partys criticism. Shivakumar said the Congress had already made 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 .
Warder Among 5 Arrested for Arranging Phone for Jailed Prajwal Revanna
In connection with the recovery and seizure of a smartphone from his barrack, Prajwal Revanna was produced before the Court in Bengaluru and after 3-days of police custody on September 8, convicted former MP sent back to Central Prison on September 10.
Beyond Bengaluru: Karnatakas next chapter cannot depend on one city | CM D.K. Shivakumar writes
The States next chapter cannot depend on one city; it must be powered by many economic engines beyond Bengaluru
Siddaramaiah meets Rahul Gandhi, raises K
Siddaramaiah meets Rahul Gandhi, raises Ktaka Cabinet vacancy, caste census implementation New Delhi/Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah met Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Friday and held discussions on various issues concerning the party and Karnataka politics. Insiders said Siddaramaiah [] The post Siddaramaiah meets Rahul Gandhi, raises Ktaka Cabinet vacancy, caste census implementation appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Karnataka SIR eases rules for elderly, disabled persons, sick and NRI voters
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) The Karnataka Chief Electoral Officers (CEO) office has directed the election officials to allow adult family members to appear on behalf of senior citizens, persons with disabilities, sick persons and overseas electors in connection with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In a memorandum issued on Friday, Joint Chief Electoral Officer S. Yogeshwara directed election officials to permit any adult family member of such electors to appear in person before the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) on their behalf and submit the required documents and information for disposal of notices issued to them. The direction follows a reference to the Election Commission of India (ECI) letter issued on May 14 this year, concerning the disposal of notices issued to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, sick persons and overseas electors. The CEO's office has asked the District Election Officer, Bengaluru, the Chief Commissioner of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), District Election Officers and Deputy Commissioners across the state, as well as Additional District Election Officers of BBMP Central, North and South election districts, to issue necessary instructions to the EROs and AEROs. The measure is aimed at making the SIR-related process more accessible for electors, who may face difficulties in appearing before election officials personally. The memorandum also directs EROs and AEROs to explain the procedure being followed for issuing and disposing of notices during meetings with political parties held on a weekly basis at their respective levels. The instructions have also been circulated to the Commissioner of the Department of Information and Public Relations for publicity, besides all Electoral Registration Officers, AEROs and Additional AEROs of the state's 224 Assembly constituencies. The latest direction comes amid the ongoing SIR exercise in Karnataka, under which election authorities are undertaking verification and revision of electoral rolls. The arrangement allowing adult family members to represent vulnerable categories is expected to ease the process of responding to notices and submitting the necessary documents. The office of the CEO has also released photos and videos of officers reaching out to the vulnerable voters and enabling them to enrol their names in the voters' list.
Assam: Gorillaz to perform in Guwahati on January 31 during debut India tour
Guwahati: Gorillaz will perform in Guwahati on January 31, 2027, adding Assam to the itinerary for the virtual bands first India tour. The venue, also known as the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, will host the third show of the India tour after performances scheduled in Bengaluru and Mumbai. District, the producer and exclusive ticketing partner [] The post Assam: Gorillaz to perform in Guwahati on January 31 during debut India tour appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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No dissatisfaction behind Siddaramaiah
No dissatisfaction behind Siddaramaiahs visit to Delhi; if he was unhappy, he would not have resigned: Ktaka Dy CM Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, G. Parameshwara, clarified that there was no dissatisfaction behind former chief minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) Member Siddaramaiahs visit to Delhi. If he had been unhappy, he would not have [] The post No dissatisfaction behind Siddaramaiahs visit to Delhi; if he was unhappy, he would not have resigned: Ktaka Dy CM appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
At 100-day mark, Siddaramaiah tells DKS govt youre on the right track
So far, only the person against whom a notice was issued was required to attend the hearing
So far, only the person against whom a notice was issued was required to attend the hearing
Deputy Lokayukta orders suo motu case over poor-quality school shoes
Bengaluru: Deputy Lokayukta-1 K.N. Phanindra has ordered the registration of a suo motu case over allegations that poor-quality shoes supplied free of cost to government schoolchildren under the states shoe-and-socks scheme were damaged within days of distribution. The development comes after media reports highlighted complaints from students and parents that the shoes distributed under 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 .
Teacher shortage leaves Yadgir government school struggling
Yadgir: A severe shortage of permanent teachers is affecting the functioning of government schools in educationally backward Yadgir district, with a government higher primary school in Kakkera town of Surpur taluk having more than 300 students but only two permanent teachers. The Kakkera government higher primary school is facing an acute shortage of subject-wise teachers, 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 .
Gear up for LURU: Bengalurus first Screendance Festival
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Namma Yatri launches retail platform for drivers
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Hyderabad office rents surge past Bengalurus ORR as GCC demand reshapes market
Hyderabad's prime office rents now exceed Bengaluru's, driven by global capability center demand. New-age Grade A+ buildings in Madhapur command higher monthly rents. This growth is fueled by talent, infrastructure, and lower operating costs. However, infrastructure strain and traffic congestion are becoming significant concerns. Future GCC expansion will likely sustain rental pressures and demand for office space.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS)The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the ambitious 'Udyoga Nidhi' scheme to boost industrial investment and job creation in the state's backward districts, Minister for IT/BT and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge has said. In a statement on Thursday, Kharge said the scheme aims to create one lakh new jobs in 11 backward districts and reduce regional inequality in the state. Under the scheme, eligible Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and industrial establishments that create additional employment will receive an incentive of Rs 2,500 per additional employee per month for a maximum of 24 months, he said. He further stated: The government will provide an annual grant of Rs 305 crore for the scheme. The incentive will be released only after verification of new recruitment and salary payments to employees. This is to ensure that assistance reaches only those industries that actually create new jobs and retain them, ensuring transparency and accountability in implementation. The scheme will encourage the establishment of new industries and expansion of existing ones in 11 backward districts, including Kalaburagi, Bidar, Raichur, Yadgir and Bagalkot, he said. The objective, the Minister said, is to prevent industries and jobs from being concentrated only in major cities like Bengaluru and to take investment to different parts of the state. Increased local employment opportunities will also reduce the need for youth to migrate to distant cities in search of jobs. The 'Udyoga Nidhi' will be implemented in coordination with the state government's 'Yuva Nidhi' scheme. While Yuva Nidhi focuses on support and skill development for youth to get jobs, Udyoga Nidhi will provide direct incentives to industries that create jobs. Development should not be limited to Bengaluru or a few cities. Investment and employment opportunities should reach every part of the state. Our youth should not have to leave their hometowns and districts for jobs. Our government's goal is to create good job opportunities in their own regions and enable them to build their future there, Priyank Kharge said. Udyoga Nidhi is not just an industrial incentive scheme, but a result-based job creation programme. The government will support industries that create jobs and also ensure that those jobs are actually created and salaries are paid, he added. The Minister said Udyoga Nidhi will be an important step towards building a balanced and inclusive Karnataka by taking investment, industry and employment to backward regions of the state.
Bengaluru's Pizza Bakery owner Popo Global raises 532 cr from Artal Asia
Popo Global runs the gourmet food brands, The Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini, and Smash Guys, and is looking to expand beyond Bengaluru
When foreign universities come home
Foreign universities have taken steps to establish their off-shore campuses with the permission of the University Grants Commission. While one section feels that this is a good development, there are others who argue that Indian students will be better off studying at the parent campus of foreign universities, interacting with foreign students and having multicultural exchange
Kamlesh Jain quits as India team physio
Jain replaced Nitin Patel as the physio in June 2022, with Patel moving to the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Patel has since left the CoE to join Mumbai Indians.
First regional conference reviews Forest Rights Act in Bengaluru
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Karnataka to Move SC Over Centres Rs 2,186-Cr Grant Dues: Khandre
Khandre took the decision after holding a meeting with Advocate General Shashikiran Shetty and senior officials in Bengaluru to examine the legal options available to the state.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) Enforcement Directorate (ED) searches at the residences, offices and properties linked to Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi ended on Thursday after nearly 37 hours, with the minister saying the cash recovered during the searches belonged to him and that he would submit documents to establish its source. The ED had launched searches at 18 locations linked to Jarkiholi in Bengaluru, Belagavi and other places from 6 a.m. on Wednesday in connection with alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and suspected illegal investments abroad. The searches also covered properties of his family members, close associates and others linked to him. The searches continued until Thursday evening, with officials examining documents and other material at the premises. Around Rs 3 crore in cash was allegedly found at Jarkiholi's residence in Belagavi. The ED officials also took away certain important documents recovered from his Bengaluru residence. After the searches ended, Jarkiholi addressed the media at his official residence in Bengaluru and said he was unable to understand the reason behind the ED action. We will give proper answers to the questions asked by the ED officials. We have told them that the cash found during the searches belongs to us, Jarkiholi said. He said documents relating to the cash would be submitted to the agency and added that the ED had taken away cash and certain documents from his properties. According to Jarkiholi, the agency primarily questioned him about investments abroad and possible violations under FEMA. They have said that we have made investments abroad. We have told them that we are at the stage of making investments, he said. The minister questioned the need for searches, saying the agency could have issued a notice and sought information. He also alleged that there could be a political angle behind the action. I cannot find out the reason for the ED raid. There may be a political reason, or it may have come from their own sources. They could have issued a notice and sought information, he said. Jarkiholi said several people involved in much larger activities were being left out while his properties had been targeted. There are many very big people who do such things. Leaving them aside and coming to us is a matter for discussion, he said. Describing the exercise as a search rather than a raid, Jarkiholi said he was ready to cooperate with the agency and provide information whenever required. This is not an ED raid, it is only a search, he said. On the cash recovered from his residence, he said he would claim it according to the law and provide the necessary documents. There is a smell of politics behind this. We have said that the cash found belongs to us. I will claim it according to the law, he said. Jarkiholi also alleged that Congress leaders were being targeted by central investigative agencies and questioned why similar action was not being taken against BJP leaders. We knew that our party leaders would be targeted, but the ED came to me first. The fact that there have been no raids on BJP leaders is a question, he said. However, he said he would not claim that he had never made any minor mistakes and expressed confidence in a fair investigation. I may have made small mistakes; I will not say that I have not. I have faith that the ED officials will conduct a fair investigation, he said. Referring to the recent case involving former minister B. Nagendra, Jarkiholi said, Nagendra happened, and now it is our turn. He also expressed concern over whether the action could be linked to his community, saying there was apprehension among people that a particular community was being targeted. Jarkiholi said he would try to meet Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday, if possible. The ED is examining alleged foreign investments and possible FEMA violations as part of its investigation.
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Bengaluru: CBI raids 12 locations in builder-financial institution nexus cases
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 10 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday conducted searches at 12 locations in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune in connection with five new criminal cases registered against builders and officials of financial institutions for allegedly cheating and defrauding homebuyers, the official statement said on Thursday. The CBI said the five cases were registered on the orders of the Supreme Court. Four cases relate to the Ozone Group and its related entities concerning projects in Bengaluru and Mumbai, while one case involves M/s Vivansaa Baalsam in connection with its Bengaluru project. The cases also name unknown officials of various financial institutions for alleged offences including criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal misconduct. According to the CBI, the cases relate to an alleged nexus between builders and officials of financial institutions, which resulted in the cheating and defrauding of innocent homebuyers. A large number of homebuyers had approached the Supreme Court seeking relief over alleged fraudulent activities by builders that had affected their lives for several years. The searches were aimed at gathering crucial evidence to uncover the alleged conspiracy, including diversion of funds, financial irregularities and fraudulent practices in the housing real estate sector. During the searches, the agency seized incriminating documents, digital devices and other materials, which are being examined as part of the investigation. The agency said it had earlier registered 50 cases against various builders across India in compliance with directions issued by the Supreme Court. With the five fresh cases, the agency has now registered a total of 55 cases on the orders of the apex court. The CBI reiterated its commitment to conducting an expeditious and impartial investigation into economic offences and ensuring accountability in cases involving the alleged defrauding of homebuyers through violations of laws and guidelines.
Amid opposition, Karnataka govt. to take up 120-km elevated corridor network
The agenda for the city highlights that the government is currently in the process of inviting tenders for 11 of the proposed corridors, covering 75.60 km, at an estimated cost of 13,262.70 crore
Second GBA meet: Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar says civic polls delayed by SIR
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 10 (IANS) The group stage of the fourth season of the Global Chess League (GCL) in Bengaluru is heading to a nail-biting finale, with just one game point separating the top three teams, with just two rounds left to play. Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers, FYERS American Gambits and Ganges Grandmasters now have 15 Match Points after eight rounds, with the first two slightly ahead with 73 Game Points, while the Grandmasters are on 72. Pipers and Grandmasters had a chance of taking sole lead on Thursday as they were scheduled to play two matches each. Ganges Grandmasters began the day with a convincing 12-4 win over the Alpine APL Pipers with black pieces but went down 13-5 in the last game against the American Gambits. Pipers went on to beat PBG Alaskan Knights 11-6, and CheQ Mumba Masters kept their chances of making the final alive with a 14-5 win over Triveni Continental Kings. They now have 12 Match Points and 73 Game Points to show for their effort. The day began with the Ganges Grandmasters beating the Pipers without dropping a game. Stavroula Tsolakidou began the Grandmasters march by inflicting a second loss of the tournament on Koneru Humpy. On the Superstar mens board, two-time World Cup winner Levon Aronian turned the tables on Anish Giri by making the most of an additional knight in the endgame to win in 61 moves. I got lucky, very lucky. But I always believed that I could find the best moves despite playing very badly at the start. Maybe not losing the game was what I deserved, but winning, of course, is a huge luck, said Aronian, who was also adjudged the Player of the Match. Aronian made it a double when he defeated Nihal Sarin of FYERS American Gambits in the last match of the day, but his team lost four of the six matches and surrendered the advantage. On the icon board, Candidates 2026 winner Javokhir Sindarov defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi, Daniil Dubov outplayed Leinier Dominguez Perez, Bibisara Assaubayeva handed Polina Shuvalova her first loss of the competition, and MarcAndrea Maurizzi claimed three points after Luke Leon Mendonca ran out of time on the prodigy board. Earlier, Pipers had bounced back immediately after the reversal against the Ganges Grandmasters, with world number one Magnus Carlsen proving too strong for Viswanathan Anand with white pieces. Koneru Humpy then registered her fourth win of the tournament, handing Nino Batsiashvili her first loss of Season 4. Volodar Murzin then defeated Abhimanyu Mishra on the prodigy board in a time scramble to put the result beyond doubt. Only 15-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus managed to score four points for a win with black for the Alaskan Knights as Vidit Gujrathi ran out of time on the Superstar mens board. In the days other match, CheQ Mumba Masters kept their hopes of reaching the final alive with a thumping win over Triveni Continental Kings. Playing black, the Mumba Masters won three of the six games, with Alexandra Kosteniuk winning the only game for the Continental Kings. On the icon board, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave outplayed Alireza Firouzja, and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov defeated Aravindh Chithambaram on the Superstar mens board. With Bardiya Daneshvar also winning on the prodigy board, the Mumba Masters took their game points tally to 73 from 8 matches with four wins.
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CBI Launches Raids Against Builders and Financial Institutions in Major Fraud Investigation
CBI conducts raids in Mumbai and Bengaluru, filing new cases against builders and financial institutions for fraud against homebuyers. CBI Launches Raids Against Builders and Financial Institutions in Major Fraud Investigation
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MoS Shobha Karandlaje opens Bengaluru MSME technology centre to train 10,000 annually
In Bengaluru, a new Technology Centre has been launched with the goal of training 10,000 individuals each year. This facility is dedicated to enhancing electronics system design and manufacturing skills for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). With comprehensive training and production assistance, this centre aims to significantly uplift the capabilities of MSMEs.
Union Tribal Affairs Secretary Ranjana Chopras remarks came at a regional conference in Bengaluru over the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, days after the Tribal Affairs Ministrys own office memorandum, claiming that the FRA has no provision for Gram Sabha consent to divert forest land, led to severe criticism from Opposition leaders and Adivasi and forest dweller organisations alike
7 detained over supply of mobile to former Karnataka MP Prajwal in prison
CBI searches 12 locations in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune over builder-financial institution nexus
Ramalinga Reddy directs KSPCB to inspect private sewage treatment plants in apartments, institutions
The direction comes amid concerns over the discharge of untreated or partially treated sewage into Bengalurus water bodies
Chennai Companies More Considerate To Women Employees
Chennai ranks second among South Indian metros for womens workplace representation at 39.1 per cent, behind Bengaluru and ahead of Hyderabad.
Trial at Parappana Agrahara court among Karnataka high court suggestions on Darshans appearance
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One Karnataka Mobility App launched to integrate State transport services
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How the Marathi community in Bengaluru became an integral part of the cityscape
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DK Shivakumar To Be PM In 2029 Or Beyond? Can He Follow Deve Gowda's Path? | NDTV Loves Books!
How did DK Shivakumar go from a young Congress politician to one of the party's most important crisis managers and now Karnataka's Chief Minister? In this episode of NDTV Loves Books, veteran journalist Rasheed Kidwai speaks to Gargi Rawat about his book D.K. Shivakumar: Congress's Crisis Manager, Karnataka's Kingmaker. Kidwai traces Shivakumar's political journey, from his early years in student politics and his association with Rajiv Gandhi, to the high-stakes political battles that earned him a reputation as a troubleshooter and a fiercely loyal Congress leader. The conversation examines Shivakumar's relationships with the Gandhi family, his patience during the Karnataka chief ministerial tussle, his political risk-taking, his religious identity within the Congress, and the question of whether his influence can extend beyond Karnataka. But the biggest test may now be governance. With Bengaluru's infrastructure, development and upcoming political battles putting pressure on him, can Shivakumar convert his political instincts into delivery? And ultimately: Can the Rock of Karnataka become the rock of the Congress party?
CBI searches 12 locations in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune over builder-financial institution nexus
The CBI has registered five new criminal cases against builders and financial institutions. These cases stem from alleged links that defrauded numerous homebuyers across India. Searches were conducted at twelve locations in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune for evidence. Incriminating documents and digital devices were seized during these searches. The agency has now registered fifty-five cases against builders on court orders.
GCL Season 4: Alpine Pipers win one, lose one to go on top
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 10 (IANS) Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers stormed back in style after losing the opening match of the day to beat PBG Alaskan Knights 11-6 to take the top spot in Season 4 of the Global Chess League (GCL) in Bengaluru on Thursday. However, Ganges Grandmasters or FYERS American Gambits can grab that top position from them at the end of the day when they face each other in the last match on Thursday. Ganges Grandmasters began the day with a convincing 12-4 win over the Pipers with black pieces, and CheQ Mumba Masters kept their chances alive with a 14-5 win over Triveni Continental Kings 14-5. With Ganges Grandmasters and Alpine APL Pipers both set to play two matches on Thursday, the opening clash between the two teams was extremely important in setting the tone for the day. Ganges Grandmasters showed why they are considered one of the strong title contenders this year by beating the Pipers without dropping a game. Stavroula Tsolakidou began the Grandmasters march by inflicting a second loss of the tournament on Koneru Humpy. On the Superstar mens board, two-time World Cup winner Levon Aronian turned the tables on Anish Giri by making the most of an additional knight in the endgame to win in 61 moves. I got lucky, very lucky. But I always believed that I could find the best moves despite playing very badly at the start. Maybe not losing the game was what I deserved, but winning, of course, is a huge luck, said Aronian, who was also adjudged the Player of the Match. However, Pipers bounced back immediately after the reversal with world number one Magnus Carlsen proving too strong for Viswanathan Anand with white pieces. Koneru Humpy then registered her fourth win of the tournament, handing Nino Batsiashvili her first loss of Season 4. Volodar Murzin then defeated Abhimanyu Mishra on the prodigy board in a time scramble to put the result beyond doubt. Only 15-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus managed to score four points for a win with black for the Alaskan Knights as Vidit Gujrathi ran out of time on the Superstar mens board. In the days other match, CheQ Mumba Masters kept their hopes of reaching the final alive with a thumping win over Triveni Continental Kings. Playing black, the Mumba Masters won three of the six games, with Alexandra Kosteniuk winning the only game for the Continental Kings. On the icon board, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave outplayed Alireza Firouzja, and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov defeated Aravindh Chithambaram on the Superstar mens board. With Bardiya Daneshvar also winning on the prodigy board, the Mumba Masters took their game points tally to 73 from 8 matches with four wins.
BJP Leader Mocks Karnataka Governments 100-Day Celebration Amidst Infrastructure Issues
R. Ashok criticizes Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumars 100-day celebration, citing pressing infrastructure needs in Bengaluru. BJP Leader Mocks Karnataka Governments 100-Day Celebration Amidst Infrastructure Issues
Special trains between Bengaluru and Tirunelveli
Minister Ramalinga Reddy ordered intensified inspections for sewage treatment plants across Bengaluru. BWSSB and KSPCB must ensure all STPs meet prescribed national and state standards. Private STPs at various establishments will also face stringent compliance checks. BWSSB will divert wastewater from drains and complete new STP projects by 2029. Damaged manholes will be repaired, and industrial waste management will be jointly inspected.
Kini Pili competition has 300 kids limit amid growing popularity
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Karnataka defies Centre, restricts Vande Mataram to two stanzas
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has decided to restrict the singing of Vande Mataram to its first two stanzas at most state government programmes, setting aside the Centres decision to promote the singing of all six stanzas. An official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms on Thursday, September 10, said the first 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 .
Revanna refuses to cooperate with police in prison phone case
Bengaluru: Former MP Prajwal Revanna is alleged to have challenged police officers during questioning over the smartphone recovered from his barrack at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, reportedly telling investigators that he would seek legal recourse against the proceedings. Revanna is currently in prison in connection with a rape case. During the investigation into the prohibited 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 .
