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Veteran Kannada actor MS Umesh (80) dies after battling cancer
Veteran Kannada actor Mysore Srikantayya Umesh, popularly known as MS Umesh, died in Bengaluru on Sunday. He was 80.
MBA student stabbed near Jnanabharathi Metro station on Mysuru Road
BENGALURU: A 21-year-old MBA student from Tamil Nadu was brutally attacked and robbed by two unidentified scooter-borne assailants near the Jnanabharathi metro station on Mysuru Road. The victim, struck with a sharp knife, received 22 stitches on his left cheek. The student, who was walking towards the metro station from his paying guest (PG) accommodation, was stopped and assaulted. As it was dark, he could not see the vehicles registration number. Despite bleeding heavily, he ran back to his PG and sought his friends help to reach a hospital. The victim has been identified as Naveen J G, a native of Coimbatore and a first-year MBA student at a private university on Outer Ring Road. He sustained a deep cut on his face caused by the assailants knife. The incident occurred on Wednesday between 11.30 pm and 11.55 pm, and the complaint was filed the next day. After he was taken to a hospital in Kengeri Satellite Town, the hospital filed a medico-legal case and alerted the police. According to the police, the assailants approached from behind on a scooter, assaulted him and snatched his iPhone worth Rs 1.5 lakh. We are checking CCTV footage in the vicinity to trace the accused. The student is out of danger and has been discharged from the hospital. The incident occurred when he was walking to the metro station from his PG, an officer said. The Jnanabharathi police have registered a case of robbery.
Newly-wed ends life in Bengaluru after harassed online
BENGALURU: A 19-year-old newly married woman ended her life by consuming rat poison at her residence. The deceased has been identified as Vaishnavi, a homemaker. She was married to Vijay C, a gardener, and the couple lived in Kamalanagar. The police said that on Wednesday, around 9.30 pm, Vaishnavi consumed rat poison at her residence and later sent a photo of the poison to her husband on WhatsApp. Her husband alerted neighbours, who rushed her to a nearby hospital, but she succumbed on Thursday morning. Vijay told the police that on Tuesday he had received a message on Instagram from a person named Tarun Rajgopal, which read: Vaishnavi should give me money, I think youre her husband. When Vijay replied asking, Who are you?, Tarun did not respond properly, even after Vijay called him twice. Later, when Vijay confronted his wife, she told him that Tarun had been harassing her and demanding money multiple times, the police said. The police added that they are trying to ascertain why Tarun was demanding money and what their relationship was. A case of abetment to suicide has been registered at the Basaveshwaranagar police station and further investigation are on. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
BWSSB to open doors to water tech startups
BENGALURU: The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) will invite startup firms to collaborate on wastewater treatment initiatives, BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasat Manohar said on Saturday. Speaking after inaugurating purification machinery installed by Bosan Whitewater, he said, We are thinking of making Bengaluru a water startup capital. The first startup has already been given permission. In the coming days, we are ready to offer free opportunities to water-related startups in management, recycling and new technologies at BWSSB units. The pilot project, launched jointly with Bosan Whitewater, is the first in India where a government water board has allowed a private startup to demonstrate water-recycling technology inside an STP. The pilot plant will receive treated water from the BWSSB STP and purify it through an 11-stage system, producing 70,000 litres of near-drinking-quality water daily. The water will be supplied to industries and commercial establishments along the Outer Ring Road, reducing the citys dependence on freshwater and preventing unnecessary discharge into lakes. Bosan will install the purification equipment at its own cost, while the water board will supply wastewater and help with market linkages.
Anekal residents in Bengaluru demand repair of neglected roads
BENGALURU: Hundreds of residents from Chandapura, Heelalige, Sampige Nagar, Anantha Nagar and 17 villages in Anekal Taluk raised slogans demanding better roads before the Tasildhars office on Saturday. The agitators later handed over a memorandum. The Tasildhar has assured the agitators that their concerns will be addressed. The agitators claim that the road, which starts from Huskur Road and connects Anantha Nagara and Heelalige, has been in a bad shape for the last 20 years and is awaiting asphalt for the same period. As per residents under the banner of the Anekal Citizens Welfare Committee, presidents of Mutthanallur, Chandapura and Singena Agrahara, along with hundreds of farmers, also attended the protest and demanded road infrastructure. The Tasildhar was not there, but on his behalf, Shirastedar collected the memorandum. The official from the Taluk Office has told that some work are with the Public Works Department and some are under the Gram Panchayat. The representation will be sent to the department concerned. The official also stated that ongoing work on the Singena Agrhara to AMPC Marker in Huskur will be completed. We issued a warning that the work should be done at the earliest and quality should not be compromised, said Shivaram Reddy, a farmer from Chandapura. A senior resident from Mutthanallur grampanchayat said, 50-plus apartment community representatives have come to demand better road infrastructure and also expressed concern over the absence of a drain network at Singena Agrhara to AMPC Marker in Huskur. The ongoing black topping work is a concern, and the thickness is not much. That apart, due to the absence of a drain, the stormwater will flow on the road, and the tar may get washed away, said the resident. The residents claimed that, due to bad roads, officegoers and school and college students are suffering the most as the bad road stretch is causing delay and the journey is becoming dangerous and stressful on daily basis.
Bengaluru South corpn says 8-year-old died due to Nephrotic Syndrome
BENGALURU: After the death of an 8-year-old at Prestige Falcon City in Vasanthapura in Bengaluru South, the Bengaluru South City Corporation (BSCC) has released an official statement attributing the death to Nephrotic Syndrome, Multi-Drug Resistant Bacterial Infection. A thorough investigation into the death of an 8-year-old child of the housing complex has revealed that this child had been receiving steroid medicines for Nephrotic Syndrome, a Multi Drug Resistant Bacterial Infection for about two years and had been suffering from diarrhea for four days and the child died due to Nephrotic Syndrome a Multi Drug Resistant Bacterial Infection, the release said. However, as a precaution, a team of doctors has been deputed by the Corporation to provide health services in the housing complex that has over 9,500 inmates and to provide health education to the public. According to senior health officers from the corporation, there have been complaints of Gastoetrities (GE) cases since October 6 onwards in the apartment complexe. So far, 177 cases have been reported. About 206 adults visited the clinic from the apartment complex in October, and only four complained about GE ailments like loose stools; however, no admission was reported. In paediatric OPD, out of 48 children, 28 received treatment for GE. From November 12th, 17 kids received treatment for GE. The situation is under control, said a health officer from the corporation . A notice has been issued to the management board of the housing complex, and it has been instructed to purify the water sources and storage tanks and control them as per the standards of the World Health Organization. The BWSSB officials have claimed that their pipeline network is free from contamination. On Friday, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board Official (KSPCB) visited and collected water samples from the apartment complex. Meanwhile, some residents from the apartment community questioned the need for the advisory, if there were no infections. Later in the evening, Bengaluru South City Commissioner Ramesh visited the Falcon City and spoke to the community members. He directed BBMP health officers to collect samples for tests.
Clear vision: Willpower is the biggest wealth says visually impaired cricketer from Karnataka
SHIVAMOGGA: Immensely felt happy to represent India. Nothing is impossible in this world. Willpower is the biggest wealth for any individual, said Kavya V, a visually impaired cricketer who was among the players of the Indian womens blind cricket team that scripted history by winning the inaugural Womens T20 World Cup 2025 for the blind. The Indian team won the first Womens T20 One-Day International World Cup by defeating Nepal by seven wickets in Colombo on Sunday. Kavya is a resident of Ripponpete of Sagar taluk and a B1 cricketer, who contributed to the teams win by her all-round performance. The other girls in the team who hail from Karnataka are team captain Deepika TC and Kavya NR. Kavya hails from Baruwe village in Hosanagar taluk. She was completely blind by birth, but the disability did not stop her from attending the local school till Class 4. In 2009, when her family found that she was facing difficulties to continue her education, a teacher at the school suggested that she go to a special school at Shivamogga. Even though her family initially disagreed, the teacher convinced them and sent her to the Sharadadevi Andhara Vikasa Kendra at Gopala where she completed her studies till SSLC. It was teachers at this school who encouraged her to participate in sports events. In 2016-17 Kavya participated in the state-level match in Bengaluru her parents were not initially willing to send her out of the village, but her friends convinced them. Later, she completed her PUC and degree at Samarthanam Trust, Bengaluru. The Trust supported her to pursue her education and participation in many cricket camps. At present, she is pursuing MA at Jnanabharathi Education Society, Bengaluru. Kavya said she has played four national tournaments since 2022. She has also played two international games and it was the first time that she was selected to play in the World Cup. The team and the team manager supported me. There was strong support from the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI). When I was in my school days, my teacher used to tell me that I play cricket very well. He used to ask me not to have an inferiority complex and fear inside of me. My seniors used to tell me that I play well and constantly pushed me to do better. They encouraged me a lot, Kavya said, adding that she hailed from a very poor family where her parents used to make their livelihood by doing odd jobs.
Environmentalists hold satyagraha in Bengaluru opposing Sharavathi power project
BENGALURU: Hundreds of people sat on a satyagraha in Bengalurus Freedom Park on Saturday demanding that the State Government drop the ambitious Sharavathi Pumped Storage Power Project in Shivamogga district. Organised by Parisarakkaagi Naavu, headed by former MLA AT Ramaswamy, the satyagraha saw eminent personalities collectively voicing against the 2000 MW power project in the two reservoirs of Talakalale and Gerusoppa. The project will impact the states only Lion Tailed Macaque Sanctuary and calls for the felling of over 10,000 tress, they claimed. The project will be executed by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) at a cost of Rs 10,240 crore. Former Supreme Court judges, Justice N Santosh Hegde and Justice V Gopala Gowda along with actor and environmentalist Suresh Heblikar, MLA BR Patil, and pontiffs of various mutts and religious institutions took part in the satyagraha. The protest in various forms will continue till the government drops the project. We are not against development, but the question is, is it required. The location where it is proposed is a wildlife sanctuary. The UNESCO protected and heritage site- Western Ghats- has already been destroyed for various works, this is destruction, Ramaswamy said.
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DK Shivakumar: The go-to man for the grand old party
In the turbulent battleground of Karnataka politics, 63-year-old Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar doesnt just make news, he commands them. A master strategist and the Congress partys organisational backbone, Shivakumar embodies an assertive brand of leadership. As one of the partys most reliable trouble-shooters, his strength lies in sharp political acumen, unwavering loyalty and an ability to bolster organisation at every level. Shivakumar is currently navigating a challenging phase of his chequered political journey, balancing governance responsibilities with mounting pressures inside the Congress fold and growing speculation over leadership equations in Karnataka. His struggle reflects a tug-of-war between ambition and political realities, as he attempts to assert his place without unsettling the very party he helped grow as a strong force. While political circles remain abuzz with speculation over an internal push for a leadership transition, both Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah have publicly projected unity, reiterating that they will abide by the Congress high commands decision. Shivakumars political journey, beginning in the student movement of the 1980s, and later the Youth Congress, has been marked by resilience, ambition and rise. Building a strong grassroots base in Ramanagara district of Karnataka, he emerged as one of the most influential organisers in the Congress. Contesting his first assembly election in 1989 from Sathanur, Shivakumar has since won eight elections consecutivelythe first four from Sathanur and the next four from Kanakapura. His growing electoral might was evident in the 2023 Assembly polls, where he secured a massive victory margin of 1,22,392 votes with a 75% vote share. Despite legal battles and stretches of political uncertainty, Shivakumar climbed the party ladder undeterred. He went on to become KPCC president in 2020 and the Deputy Chief Minister in 2023. Over the decades, he has held several key portfolios, entering the cabinet for the first time in 1990 as minister of prisons and home guards. He later served as minister of urban development (1999-2004), energy minister (2014-2018), and minister for major irrigation and medical education (2018-2019). Currently, as Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president, Shivakumar holds the pivotal portfolios of water resources and Bengaluru city development. His legal troubles began in 2017 when the income-tax department raided his premises, leading to an Enforcement Directorate probe into alleged money laundering and tax evasion. He was arrested by the ED in October 2019, a move he repeatedly termed politically motivated. In March 2024, the Supreme Court quashed the 2018 money laundering case, citing legal inconsistencies, handing him major relief. The relief has shifted both political momentum and perception, with many within the Congress rank-and-file viewing it as a turning point in his bid to get the top job. As KPCC chief, he steered the Congress to a resounding victory in the 2023 assembly polls, employing aggressive organisational rebuilding, micro-level booth management and crisis-handling strategies. His role in safeguarding Congress MLAs in Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra during political turbulence earned him a national reputation as the partys most reliable shield. Some of the leaders describe him as a master at reading complex political situations, managing crises and building alliances which makes him a pivotal figure in Karnatakas power dynamics. Shivakumar has a remarkable skill to mobilise party workers, strengthen grassroot networks and maintain unity in the party even during critical moments, they add. In governance, Shivakumar has sponsored several large-scale initiatives. As minister for water resources, he pushed major irrigation and drinking-water projects including the Yettinahole Drinking Water Project, Cauvery Phase-V expansion, and irrigation network expansion across Karnataka. As Bengaluru development minister, he is currently leading Indias first city tunnel mobility network, fixing over 2,700 potholes, strengthening storm-water systems to prevent flooding, and facilitating over 4,400 EV charging stations, positioning Bengaluru as Indias EV capital. Today, he stands as one of Karnatakas most prominent political figureshis journey defined by persistence, loyalty and a consistent ability to convert challenges into stepping stones. According to sources, momentum is building among a section of party legislators rallying behind him, with some travelling to Delhi to press for a change of guard. Several senior leaders have indicated they would support his elevation if the high command approves. With political developments accelerating, Shivakumar has emerged as the leading contender for the Chief Ministers post, backed both by a faction of the state legislature party and influential voices in Delhi. But his ascension rests entirely on the decision of the partys top leadership, mainly Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge.
Bengaluru weather: Heavy rain, mild temperatures; AQI remains poor
Bengaluru is drenched in heavy rain today, with temperatures around 18C and high humidity, following yesterday's 'poor' air quality. While the downpour may clear some pollutants, residents with respiratory issues are advised caution. The upcoming week forecasts mixed rain, with December 2 offering the best conditions for outdoor activities.
Dr Jitendra launches Indias first Pilot Trainer Aircraft, reviews 19 seater Aircraft plane
Excelsior Correspondent BENGALURU, Nov 29: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that India is witnessing an unprecedented transformation in its aerospace and aviation ecosystem, powered by indigenous technologies, industry partnerships, and a whole-of-government approach. Speaking at CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru, the Minister said that the milestones achieved today reflect Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision that Hawai chappal wala bhi Hawai jahaj mein chalega, and mark Indias march towards becoming [] The post Dr Jitendra launches Indias first Pilot Trainer Aircraft, reviews 19 seater Aircraft plane appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Indian airlines complete software upgrade for over 90 per cent of 338 affected A320 family planes
NEW DELHI: IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express on Saturday started carrying out software upgrade of A320 family planes to address a potential flight control issue, and requisite modifications have been done for over 90 per cent of the affected 338 aircraft, an exercise that also resulted in delays and some flight cancellations. According to the latest data from the aviation regulator DGCA, IndiGo and Air India did not cancel any flights, while Air India Express cancelled four flights due to the system modification process. Flight delays have been 60-90 minutes at various airports, sources said. On Friday, Airbus said intense solar radiation might corrupt data critical to flight controls in a significant number of A320 family aircraft and that the software changes required to fix the issue would lead to operational disruptions. As many as 338 A320 family aircraft operated by Indian airlines require the software upgrade to address a potential issue related to flight controls, and modifications have been carried out in over 80 per cent of the affected fleet, according to DGCA data. The software upgrades have been completed for 270 A320 family planes out of the total 338 aircraft, as per the data available with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) till 5.30 pm on November 29. A total of 200 IndiGo planes have been affected, and software upgrades have been completed for 184 of them, while in the case of Air India, 113 aircraft have been impacted and upgrades have been done for 69 of them, DGCA data showed. In the case of Air India Express, 25 planes have been impacted, and software upgrades have been completed for 17 aircraft as of 5.30 pm, according to data. The sources said that so far over 90 per cent of the affected planes have undergone upgradation. Meanwhile, IndiGo said all 200 A320 fleet aircraft have now been fully updated and compliant as required. With the completion of this technical requirement, every aircraft now operates with the latest approved configuration, and we continue to monitor performance closely as part of our routine safety procedures, the airline said in a post on X at 11.02 pm. Travel Update We are pleased to share a completion update on the mandatory Airbus system enhancement across our A320-family fleet. All 200 aircraft have now been fully updated and compliant as required. This programme involved a carefully coordinated sequence of work, with our IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) November 29, 2025 The airline said that there was zero cancellation of flights due to the updation. In a post on X at 10.17 pm, Air India said it has successfully completed the reset on over 90 per cent of its operating A320 family aircraft that were impacted by EASA and Airbus' requirement for a software realignment. An official said Air India Express has completed the upgradation for 22 out of the 25 impacted aircraft. The software upgrades are being undertaken at the airlines' bases in Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata. Software upgrades on all affected planes are to be completed by 5.29 am on November 30. #UPDATE Air India has successfully completed the reset on over 90% of its operating A320 family aircraft that were impacted by EASA and Airbus requirement for a software realignment. We expect to cover the entire fleet within the timeline prescribed by EASA, with safety Air India (@airindia) November 29, 2025 The DGCA on Saturday issued an Airworthiness Directive to airlines asking Indian operators to carry out the requisite software upgrades immediately. This followed Airbus issuing an alert to operators globally and the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) coming out with an Emergency Airworthiness Directive regarding the potential issue. On Friday, EASA said Airbus asked airline operators to install a serviceable Elevator Aileron Computer (ELAC) in the impacted aircraft. ELAC is for flight controls. IndiGo, which operates over 2,300 flights daily, said that no flights have been cancelled as a result of the checks carried out on A320 family planes, but a few flights may experience minimal delays. There have been no cancellations due to the task, and there is no major impact on schedule integrity across its network. However, some flights may be slightly delayed or rescheduled, Air India said in the morning. Most of the nearly 6,000 affected aircraft worldwide need software upgrades, while some might require hardware realignment. There are over 8,100 A320 family planes in service worldwide. These include A319s, A320 ceos and neos, and A321 ceos and neos, data from aviation analytics company Cirium showed. Former pilot Ehsan Khalid told PTI Videos that ELACs are the brain and nervous system of the aircraft, and the software problem with one of the ELACs is significant. When the pilot moves the control forward, it will cause the aircraft to pitch down and when it is moved backward, then the plane pitches down. This particular movement is done by pilot control and if that happens on its own, then there is a problem, he said. On October 30, he said a JetBlue aircraft experienced an uncommanded pitch down for seven seconds, which caused the aircraft to lose 100 feet and injured more than 15 people. At 35,000 feet, neither a loss of 100 feet nor seven seconds is critical. But if you remember the Ahmedabad crash, it happened during take-off, and seven seconds would have been enough to cause a catastrophic end. So humanity has been lucky this time. The aircraft manufacturer has openly acknowledged a software problem and has said it will fix it, Khalid said. IndiGo, in a statement, said software upgrades have been completed for 160 of the 200 impacted A320 family planes. We are pleased to confirm that the required actions have already been completed on 160 aircraft by 12:00 IST, and inspections on the remaining aircraft are progressing well and will be completed within the timeline, the airline said. We have already completed the reset on over 40 per cent of our aircraft that are impacted by this, and are confident of covering the entire fleet within the timeline prescribed by EASA, Air India said in a post on X in the morning. On Friday, Airbus said an analysis of a recent event involving an A320 family aircraft has revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls. Airbus has consequently identified a significant number of A320 Family aircraft currently in service which may be impacted, it had said in a release. Airbus acknowledged that these recommendations will lead to operational disruptions for passengers and customers.
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A breakfast meeting between Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar failed to resolve internal party matters, with both leaders deferring decisions to the Congress high command. They pledged a united front until the central leadership intervenes, aiming to counter opposition strategies during the upcoming assembly session.
Software updates completed for over half of affected A320 family planes in India: DGCA data
NEW DELHI: As many as 338 A320 family aircraft operated by Indian airlines require the software upgrade to address a potential issue related to flight controls, and modifications have been carried out in more than half of the affected fleet, according to DGCA data. Sources told PTI that there are no flight cancellations, but there are delays in the range of 60-90 minutes for some flights as the software updates are being carried out for the affected planes. On Friday, Airbus said intense solar radiation might corrupt data critical to flight controls in a significant number of A320 family aircraft and that the software changes required to fix the issue would lead to operational disruptions. The software upgrades have been completed for 189 A320 family planes out of the total 338 aircraft, as per the data available with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) till 10 am on November 29. The software upgrades on all the affected planes are to be completed by 5:29 am on November 30. DGCA on Saturday issued an Airworthiness Directive to airlines asking Indian operators to immediately carry out the requisite software upgrades. This followed Airbus issuing an alert to operators globally and European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) coming out with an Emergency Airworthiness Directive regarding the potential issue. IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express operate A320 family planes, which include A320 ceos and neos, A321 ceos and neos. The affected aircraft need software upgrades or hardware realignment. A total of 200 IndiGo planes have been affected, and software upgrades have been completed for 143 of them, while in the case of Air India, 113 aircraft have been impacted and upgrades have been done for 42 of them, the DGCA data showed. In the case of Air India Express, 25 planes have been impacted, and the software upgrades have been completed for 4 of the aircraft, as per the data till 10 am. The software upgrades are being undertaken at the bases of the airlines in Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Kolkata. In a post on X at 10.13 am, Air India said that following EASA and Airbus directives for a mandatory software and hardware realignment on A320 family aircraft, our engineers have been working round-the-clock to complete the task at the earliest. We have already completed the reset on over 40 per cent of our aircraft that are impacted by this, and are confident of covering the entire fleet within the timeline prescribed by EASA, the airline said. Air India also said there have been no cancellations due to this task, and there is no major impact on schedule integrity across its network. However, some of our flights may be slightly delayed or rescheduled, it added. On Friday, EASA said Airbus asked airline operators to install a serviceable Elevator Aileron Computer (ELAC) in the impacted aircraft. Generally, ELAC is for flight controls. Airbus, on Friday, said an analysis of a recent event involving an A320 family aircraft has revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls. Airbus has consequently identified a significant number of A320 Family aircraft currently in-service which may be impacted, it had said in a release. Airbus had said it acknowledges these recommendations will lead to operational disruptions to passengers and customers.
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Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met to quell speculation of a power-sharing tussle. Both leaders asserted unity, calling reports of a rift manufactured confusion and pledging to follow the Congress high command's directives. They emphasized their commitment to local and 2028 elections, vowing to fight the opposition together.
Leadership row: Breakfast meet with CM Siddaramaiah productive, says Shivakumar
BENGALURU, Nov 29: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday said he had a productive discussion over a breakfast meeting with CM Siddaramaiah in the midst of a leadership row in the state. Siddaramaiah had invited his deputy for breakfast at the behest of the Congress high command to hold discussions on the raging leadership issue. Shivakumar, in a social media post, said, Met Honble CM Shri @siddaramaiah avaru at Cauvery Residence this morning for a breakfast meeting. [] The post Leadership row: Breakfast meet with CM Siddaramaiah productive, says Shivakumar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The Shikshagraha movement, a nationwide people-powered effort to improve all one million public schools in India, took a significant stride today as the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) formally joined the movement at Shiksha Samvaad, a convening hosted at the Bangalore International Centre. Dr. Krithi K. Karanth, Sahil Pimpale, Shruti Shibulal and Neeraj Doddamane unveil the Wild Shaale Educators Guidebook at Shiksha Samvaad in Bengaluru With this, CWS becomes a lead contributor to advancing environmental consciousness as an essential dimension of education quality, climate readiness and childrens well-being. The move signals growing recognition that preparing Indias young citizens for the future requires strengthening their relationship with nature, wildlife and the ecosystems they depend on. Highlights from Shiksha Samvaad The event brought together educators, conservationists, policymakers and school system leaders to reflect on how environmental consciousness can become a defining component of education quality in India. The Samvaad marked the launch of several movement-wide assets: Centre for Wildlife Studies officially joins the Shikshagraha movement, advancing shared efforts to embed environmental consciousness in education. Educator Guidebook (Vol.I) released for implementation within Karnatakas curriculum. The Wild Shaale Educators Guidebook is a simple, activity-based resource that helps teachers bring environmental learning into everyday classroom practice. Built through years of field experience, it offers easy, hands-on activities that encourage children to explore nature, ask questions, and connect with local wildlife. Designed for educators of all backgrounds, it supports small yet meaningful actions that build environmental awareness as a natural part of school culture. The Education Toolkit includes detailed Standard Operating Procedures for the Modular Asset and Solution Design frameworks, offering clear guidance to teachers and facilitators using the Educator Guidebook for effective implementation. These resources will strengthen not only classrooms but also the communities that surround them. Environmental consciousness isn't just about conservation, it's about building sustainable livelihoods, responsible citizenship, and a deeper connection between young people and the ecosystems they depend on. When we invest in environmental education, we're investing in the resilience and well-being of entire communities , said Shruti Shibulal , Permanent Trustee, The Shibulal Family Philanthropy Initiatives (a co-builder of the Shikshagraha Movement) and Executive Vice Chair, Tamara Leisure Experiences. A movement for environment-first schooling Shikshagrahas core belief is that no single actor can drive systemic change alone. The movement brings together communities, civil society organisations, educators, governments and social innovators to collectively improve public schools. By joining Shikshagraha, CWS will contribute its decades of conservation science, community engagement and environmental education expertise to strengthen the movements work across districts, states and partner networks. Over the coming year, CWS will support the movement by: Co-creating environmental education and sustainability resources with the Shikshagraha Centre of Excellence (CoE) team, ensuring contextual relevance for diverse geographies. Leading the Environment Sub-Collective , embedding wildlife awareness, sustainability, and climate action across the movements partners work. Building capacity of grassroots organisations to integrate environmental principles into their programmes. Supporting small changes in Mysuru district as part of the Exemplary Shikshagraha Intervention, a ground-level demonstration of how the vision and values of the Shikshagraha movement translate into tangible impact. After nearly a decade in the wildlife conservation space, one thing has become very clear to me: protecting our natural world cannot rest on the shoulders of a few people working full-time in this sector. Conservation is a shared responsibility, something each of us must carry in our daily choices and actions. Through our collaboration with Shikshagraha, we now have an incredible opportunity to take this message to thousands of children and schools across the country. By nurturing environmental awareness early on, were helping build a generation that not only understands Indias rich biodiversity but also feels responsible for safeguarding it , said Sahil Pimpale Program Manager, Wild Shaale. A shared narrative for the next generation As part of the movement, CWS will contribute insights from its Wild Shaale programme, best practices in conservation education, proof points demonstrating the impact of environmental consciousness on childrens learning and agency and stories from the field. In turn, Shikshagrahas movement-wide platforms from micro-improvement pilots to solutions repository and public communications will amplify the collective work, ensuring that environmental learning becomes visible, actionable and scalable. About Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) The Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) is an internationally recognized centre-of-excellence in the areas of wildlife research, conservation, policy, and education. Our mission is to safeguard and conserve India's rich and diverse wildlife heritage through cutting-edge research, effective conservation strategies, and community engagement. For forty years, we have been committed to advancing scientific knowledge, promoting sustainable practices, and inspiring a collective sense of stewardship to ensure the survival of Indias wildlife and their habitats for future generations. Our vision is of a society that values and protects its natural heritage, fostering a sustainable environment where wildlife thrives and human well-being is interconnected with the health of the natural world. Through our research, conservation efforts, and community empowerment, we aspire to create a future where wildlife and humans can coexist, ensuring the perpetuity of India's extraordinary natural wildlife heritage. In 2025, Dr. Krithi K. Karanth & CWS were recipients of the John P. McNulty Prize, the first wildlife organization to ever receive this honor. About Shikshagraha Shikshagraha is a people-powered movement to improve all 1 million public schools inIndia so that every child experiences enriching learning and is ready for the future. Real change begins with the child at the centre their learning, confidence, well-being, and aspirations, and with those closest to the child. The movement enables parents, women and youth to demand and support quality education, and equips teachers, school leaders, officials with tools for micro-improvements towards systemic change. Currently, 35+ civil society, industry and philanthropic partners in the Shikshagraha network are collectively strengthening 1,17,000+ schools across 33 districts across 14 states & UTs. This includes enabling education leaders to lead need-based school improvements and amplifying women, youth and community participation in the public education system. Shikshagraha works towards improving schools where the need is greatest, supports leadership on the ground, and shifts the norms that hold education back. Through visible practice change and collective action by communities, governments, civil society, and markets, it reimagines what public schools can and must deliver. shikshagraha.org for more details.
WPL 2026 schedule: Women's Premier League to kick in with MI vs RCB on Jan 9, check full schedule
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 will commence on January 9 with a clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The BCCI has released the full schedule for the 22-match tournament, which will be held across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara from January 9 to February 5, 2026.
MI-RCB Clash In Navi Mumbai To Open WPL 2026, Final In Vadodara On A Weekday
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 will kick off with a marquee clash between two-time champions Mumbai Indians and 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 9, announced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday. Previously, WPL chairman Jayesh George had announced the 2026 season dates and venues on Thursday before the first mega auction began in New Delhi. While unveiling the schedule on Saturday, Secretary Devajit Saikia said the tournament will feature two double-headers in Navi Mumbai, while the final is slated to be played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on a weekday, February 5, thus adding a fresh dimension to the competition. The Navi Mumbai leg will be held from January 9-17, and will host 11 matches before the action shifts to Vadodara for the remaining 11 fixtures, including the Playoffs. Gujarat Giants will open the Vadodara leg with a clash against RCB, followed by a rematch of the 2025 final between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. Once the league stage concludes on February 1, the Eliminator, contested by the second and third-placed sides, will be held on February 3, while the table topper advances directly to the final on February 5. It will cap off a crowded time, as the mens Under-19 World Cup will happen on February 6, while the mens T20 World Cup starts on February 7. Staged for the first time in the January-February window, the WPL avoids clashes with major international fixtures after three seasons in the February-March slot. Mumbai Indians enter as defending champions, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the only other side to have lifted the WPL trophy. Delhi Capitals have finished runners-up thrice, with Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz yet to reach a final. Soon after WPL is over, Indias all-format tour of Australia will begin on February 15 and run until March 9. With the mega auction in New Delhi on Thursday reshaping and strengthening squads, WPL 2026 is poised to deliver its most riveting season yet. Young Indian players are set to break through alongside seasoned international performers, promising high-intensity cricket throughout, said Saikia. WPL 2026 schedule Navi Mumbai leg January 9: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru January 10: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants January 10: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals January 11: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants January 12: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz January 13: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants January 14: UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals January 15: Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz January 16: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants January 17: UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians January 17: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vadodara leg January 19: Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru January 20: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians January 22: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz January 24: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals January 26: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians January 27: Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals January 29: UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru January 30: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians February 1: Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz January 30: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians Also Read: Live Cricket Score February 5: Final Article Source: IANS
In a bid to address ongoing power tussles within the party, Karnataka's Chief and Deputy Chief Ministers are convening for critical discussions. With Shivakumar poised to travel to Delhi for talks with Kharge and Gandhi, the air is thick with rumors of a potential power-sharing agreement.
Former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad seeks better cricket support in Karnataka
SHIVAMOGGA: Former Cricketer and aspirant for KSCA chairmans post, Venkatesh Prasad said his team would make honest efforts, if he gets elected for the post. Talking to media on Friday, Venkatesh Prasad said the M Chinnaswamy Stadium was constructed with an intention to nurture and develop cricket in the state and to provide an opportunity for the people to witness matches. Becasue of June 4 incident all national and international matches have been stopped, he said. For the past three years development of cricket in the state has come to a standstill. If our team wins the election, then it would not only makes effort to develop and nurture the talents of the state besides making efforts to re-start the matches to be played at Chinnaswamy, he said. Bengaluru has a great fan base and even Franchise matches are shifting to different place. This is not good in the interest of cricket development in the state, he said. Former cricketer Sujith Somasundar contesting for Vice-presidentship, Madhukar Nagaraj for treasurer post, A V Shashidhar for the post of joint secretary. There were about 1,900 voters including both life members and Institutional Members (IM), he said. Venkatesh Prasad urged the voters to vote for better cricket development tomorrow and to develop the talented youths to develop their career in cricket. Santhosh Menon and others were present.
Rs 100 crore suppressed turnover found across Bengaluru Central Business Disctrict
BENGALURU: The Enforcement Wing (South Zone) of the Commercial Taxes Department has detected nearly Rs 100 crore in suppressed turnover during its raids across Bengalurus Central Business District (CBD) for over 10 days. The raids also led to detention of more than 75 goods vehicles and collection of Rs 2.5 crore in penalties for various GST violations. According to a press release from the office of Kanisha, Additional Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Enforcement), South Zone, Bengaluru, the wing targeted evasion-prone sectors such as electronics, automobile spares, dryfruits, gift articles, hardware, iron and steel, paints, and cement in commercial hubs, including Chickpet, SP Road, Avenue Road, JC Road and BVK Iyengar Road. Many traders were found procuring goods from inter-state suppliers, mainly from the NCR/Delhi region, without valid tax invoices and transporting quantities in excess of the declared amounts, enabling large-scale GST evasion. In the iron and steel and cement sectors, officials of the wing found dealers issuing invoices without supplying goods. Materials were allegedly diverted to end consumers building single-dwelling houses, while registered entities used fictitious invoices to wrongfully claim Input Tax Credit (ITC). The officials also identified several businesses operating without mandatory GST registration despite crossing the Rs 40-lakh turnover threshold. Nearly 1,000 bags of gutkha and pan masala at Yeshwanthpur Railway Station were found being transported without documentation. Detailed investigations, document verification and legal proceedings under the CGST/KGST Acts will be initiated against errant dealers, the release said.
16 officials booked for fake land records case in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Anekal Tahsildar Neelabai Lamani had an FIR registered against 16 government officials for allegedly creating fake land records in the taluk. It was registered based on directions from Bengaluru Urban Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Magistrate G Jagadeesha. District administration officials said that some staffers of the Record Rooms Office (RRO) in Anekal taluk had collaborated with land sharks and helped them encroach government land by creating fake records. Sixteen government employees, including Deputy Tahsildar BK Chandrashekhar, First Division Assistants Mahesh and Mangala, shirestadars Dinakaran G, Maruti Prasad, Lokesh S, Second Divison Assistants K Raghavendra and Manjunath MV, D-Group employees Kalpana P, Manjunath, Shobha N, Praveen, Muniraju, Manjulamma and Meenakshi are reportedly involved in fabrication of government records, DC Jagadeesh said. He said original files of government lands in the area, application books, cultivation certificates, distribution books, sanction transaction books, Inam DC order files, and land reforms original files were all fabricated by the officials, in collusion with land sharks. The Anekal tahsildar had reported that while scanning records under the Bhusuraksha Yojana, fake records were found in RR registers, pahanis, handwritten pahanis and other documents, which were used to help land thieves grab government land. Police cases were registered against 16 government employees who have worked in the archives department in the past five years, the DC said. The tahsildar was instructed to investigate the role of private individuals in creating these fake records and also file a criminal case against organized groups that create fake records. The DC said all special tahsildars of the district have already been instructed to take the DCs permission at the time of drawing up accounts, and any orders related to the Revenue department regarding government land. Police is investigating and is yet to arrest anyone. Meanwhile, the government will be told about their suspension. If police begins arresting them, those involved will be suspended immediately, stressed Jagadeesha.
22-year-old youth found dead in private rehab centre in Bengaluru; four cops booked for murder
BENGALURU: Four policemen, including the inspector of Viveknagar police station, have been booked for the death of a 22-year-old man, whom they had allegedly detained. The victim was found dead in a private rehabilitation centre under mysterious circumstances in Madanayakanahalli on Wednesday. The victim, Darshan, is a resident of Sonnenahalli in Koramangala. His mother, Adilakshmi, filed a complaint accusing the Viveknagar police personnel and the Unity Social Service Trust Rehabilitation Centre of custodial violence, illegal detention, and negligence. The victim, addicted to alcohol, was taken into custody by the Viveknagar police on November 12 following an altercation near his residence. The victim is said to have threatened them by showing a machete. Three days later, the Viveknagar police had reportedly arranged to admit him to the rehab centre located at Adakamaranahalli. My son has been tortured and beaten in custody and later admitted to the rehab. He was not doing. Despite repeated requests, the police did not allow me to meet him. I requested them not to send him to jail, as I would be taking him to a de-addiction centre. Due to the nature of the torture, my son was unable to walk. Police forced me to pay Rs 2,500 for his admission to the rehab. The rehab centre kept claiming that Darshan was recovering, Adilakshmi told the media. On Wednesday, we received a call stating my son had died due to difficulties in breathing. When we rushed to the centre, his body was not there. We were directed to the Nelamangala government hospital, where doctors informed us that Darshan had been brought dead. There were multiple injury marks all over his body, including chest, back, hands and legs, she added. Naveen, the supervisor of the rehab centre, told the media that the Viveknagar police called them to admit Darshan. At the time of admission, there were injury marks on him, and we have taken photographs of them. After he complained of breathing difficulties, he was first taken to a nearby private hospital and from there to the government hospital. If we are found at fault, we are ready to undergo the punishment. The case was registered on Thursday by the Madanayakanahalli police against the police inspector and three other policemen of Viveknagar station. Even the case is registered against the rehab centre officials. The case has been transferred to the CID for further probe, CK Baba, Bengaluru Rural District SP, told TNIE. An FIR has been registered for murder under the provisions of the SC/ST Act.
Eight including four minor girls held for attacking cab owner, taking away his vehicle in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Bidadi police have arrested a gang of eight habitual offenders, including four minor girls, for attacking a cab owner and taking away his vehicle. The gang is said to have committed similar offences in Kanakapura, Malavalli, Shivamogga, Srirangapatna, and other places. The accused are Saddam Hussain, Shiva Prasad and Khabir, and Yashwanth Kumar from Nanjangud and Mysuru, respectively. They attacked cab owner Swamy Gowda, 39, on November 18 around 10.45 pm near Joganapalya village in Bidadi. The accused booked the cab to the airport. Enroute, theycancelled the trip and asked the driver to take them to their farmhouse in Bidadi. At an isolated place at Joganapalya, the accused attacked the driver and escaped with his vehicle. The accused men took the girls for a jolly drive and committed the crime along with them. After attacking the cab owner, they drove the car towardsMysuru. Police, who checked the CCTV footage at the toll booth and other places, tracked the accused and arrested them. The four men have been remanded in judicial custody, said a police officer. The minor girls were sent to the state home for girls, he added.The accused have more than 10 cases against them.
Woman, lover among three held for killing husband in Karnataka's Nelamangala
BENGALURU: Madanayakanahalli police have arrested three people, including a woman, in connection with a case where the charred body of a man was found in a deserted area near Gangondanahalli in Nelamangala on Sunday. The deceaseds wife, along with her lover, allegedly killed him as he had become an obstacle to their illicit relationship and burnt the body. The deceased has been identified as Suresh, 30, who married the accused, Sharanamma, 25, four years ago. They lived in a rented house at Byadarahalli and worked as construction labourers. The other accused have been identified as Veerabhadra, 20, a construction supervisor, and his friend Anil. Sharanamma and Veerabhadra, who worked at the same site, were in a relationship. When her husband learnt this, he warned her to stay away from Veerabhadra. Angered by this, Sharanamma and Veerabhadra allegedly planned to kill Suresh. On Sunday, when Suresh was in an inebriated state, Sharanamma called Veerabhadra home. They allegedly assaulted him and smashed his head with a stone. They later strangled him to death. They then called Anil and shifted Sureshs body to Gangondanahalli by a car. They poured petrol and set the body ablaze to destroy evi-dence. Sharanamma cleaned the bloodstains from her house.
Bengaluru animal shelters struggle to handle surge in stray dogs after SC orders removal
BENGALURU: Animal shelters across the city are reporting a surge in distress calls following the recent Supreme Court order allowing the removal of stray dogs from public places under specific conditions. Rescuers said that many Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) have begun relocating community dogs, triggering fear among feeders and a spike in complaints of harassment. Several dogs have reportedly gone missing, while shelters say they are struggling to handle the sudden increase in rescue and surrender requests. Lakshmi Swaminathan, founder of Mylos Rescue, said the order has led to widespread panic and misuse. Shelters are overwhelmed. RWAs are moving dogs without understanding the law, and many feeders are being threatened. Were getting constant calls about missing animals, and we simply dont have the capacity to take in every case, she said. She said only aggressive or suspected rabid dogs can legally be taken for observation. Dog-rescuer Shraavya Satyanarayan said the situation has intensified hostility toward community animals. Misconceptions that have existed for years are now being treated as justified, she said. The real issue is the failure of vaccination and sterilisation systems, not the dogs. Removal is neither ecological nor practical. Strengthening pet ownership rules and improving ABC programmes are the only long-term solutions. For long-time feeders, the fear is personal and emotional. Vinay Raj Somashekar, who has been caring for around 40 community dogs in his neighbourhood for nearly seven years, described living with constant anxiety. Nothing has happened here yet, but that fear is always there, that one day a truck will come and take away the dogs Ive known since they were pups, he said. Theyre vaccinated, sterilised, and part of our daily lives. Losing them would be like losing family. Animal welfare groups caution that sudden removals destabilise territories and may lead to increased aggression, safety issues, and further conflict. They are urging authorities to issue clear public guidelines, conduct awareness drives, and ensure that RWAs follow legal procedures rather than taking matters into their own hands.
Officials warn of action for linking eight-year-olds death to contamination in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Following reports about an outbreak of waterborne disease at Prestige Falcon City on Kanakapura Main Road and a 8-year-old boys death being linked to contamination, the apartment owners association and doctors from the Bengaluru South City Corporation have warned of action against those who attempt to spread panic. Meanwhile, officials from the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) visited the apartment complex and collected water samples on Friday. The officials said there is no outbreak as such, barring a few cases of infection reported from the last three weeks. Since some reports are being spread, we had to come and collect samples. The Corporation officials have already taken measures and issued directions to residents to keep sumps and overhead tanks clean three week ago when a few cases were reported. We collected samples for reconfirmation, said an official from KSPCB. The apartment has around 2,500 units. As a precautionary measure, the South City Corporation officials have already asked the apartment association to clean 80 overhead tanks. Following the directions, the association shut the swimming pool eight days ago, and also closed a hotel inside the premises four days ago for safety, he association said. The water samples tested earlier had shown negative results and in stool tests in one or two cases, E Coli and Salmonella bacteria linked to food were found. The 8-year-old boy died due to chronic kidney and liver ailments and also had epilepsy. Some are linking it to water-based infection. It appears there is some agenda behind spreading such reports, said a member of the association. Dr Balasundar, Health Officer, Bengaluru South City Corporation, said no such outbreak has been found in the apartment premises. We have deployed a medical team for the last few weeks and are checking the health of residents. Our samples have also come as negative earlier. The childs death is not due to water contamination. Some people are spreading panic, and there is a provision to take action against such persons, said Dr Balasundar. A resident from the apartment said that there have been a few cases of diarrhea now and then for the past one month; however, no hospital admission or serious cases have been reported. Some residents were aspirants to make it into management and run the association. It appears those who did not make it are resorting to spreading of rumours, said the resident, adding that even food samples have been collected on Friday by state surveillance team from the health department. The South City Commissioner and the police are likely to visit the apartment premises on Saturday to inspect the area. Meanwhile, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) Assistant Executive Engineer, Darshan, has ruled out any infection from the boards pipeline. Every three days, we are checking our lines. No contamination was found in our pipeline network, said Darshan.
BSWMLs Dclutter app to raise complaints on waste dumping awaits launch date
BENGALURU: The much-anticipated app, which allows people to raise complaints related to bad footpaths, roads and dumping of waste and get it cleared by Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML), is awaiting a launch date. The app has been named as Dclutter. With the image of Bengaluru taking a beating due to poor garbage management and increasing number of black spots, BSWML has come up with a slew of measures. In October, BSWMLCEO Karee Gowda invited solid waste management experts, activists, bulk waste recyclers and other stakeholders to a meeting, where they discussed measures to be taken to keep the city clean. One of the major complaints during the meeting was the increasing number of black spots in the city, where not onlygarbage, but alsobroken cots, sofas, mattresses and otherwaste are dumped. Pourakarmikas, meanwhile, clear only garbage and leave the broken furniture there. Realising this, BSWML decided to come up with an app, allowing people to raise complaints by posting pictures and locations of black spots. As broken cots and furniture cant be transported by regular garbage-lifting vehicles, trucks will be used to clear them. People can also use the app to book BSWMLs service to dispose of their broken or unused furniture or bulk waste. BSWML sources told TNIE that the app is ready for launch. But BSWML is yet to get an appointment from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to launch the app. It was supposed to be launched this month. We hope to launch it next month, the sources said.
Chennai photographer's Chandrayaan-3 launch photographs on display at BIC exhibition
BENGALURU: Dheeraj Khandelwal, a Chennai-based photographer, was one of the lucky few to be at Satish Dhawan Space Centre when ISRO launched Chandrayaan-3 on July 14, 2023. The breathtaking images of Chandrayaan-3 launch, which he had captured, are on display at Bangalore International Centre (BIC). The exhibition will end on Sunday. Though Khandelwal wanted to become an astronaut, life had other plans for him -- a career in photography. But his passion for astronomy did not veer away. He realised it through this project. The exhibition aims at inspiring and attracting people, especially children, towards astronomy. Ive had children visit my exhibition in Chennai and ask me questions about the subject; that is incredibly rewarding to me, said Khandelwal. The photographs, arranged chronologically, were taken in a short span of about 50 seconds from lift-off to the point where only the thrusters of the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3), which carried Chandrayaan-3, could be visible. The viewing gallery was set 3 km away, which had a good view. There was an immense release of energy, which shook us and underlined the gravitas of the moment, Khandelwal said. Chennai-based photographer Dheeraj Khandelwals exhibition is on at Bangalore International Centre till Sunday. An avid geek, he has designed the exhibition with photos being backlit, which according to him, symbolises the quiet persistence that ISROs scientists must have harboured within, only which could have made them go back to the drawing board after Chandrayaan-2s failure, and deliver Chandrayaan-3 when the whole worlds focus was on India. Visitors can see photographs of upward propulsion of the rocket, traversing incredible heights in a few seconds. The clouds can be seen to reflect light from the rocket propulsion (beneath the rocket) to clouds still beyond the rockets reach, showing how like the rocket, ISROs work guided its own path, Khandelwal said.
Bengaluru records below-normal temperature; AQI levels rise amid cloudy skies
BENGALURU: As the city braces for winter, temperature below normal was recorded on Friday, with the minimum temperature being recorded at 16.1C and the maximum at 25.2C, that is 1.1C and 2.2C below normal, according to readings from Indian Metrology Department (IMD). The maximum and minimum temperatures are very likely to be around 25C and 16C respectively until Saturday and cloudy sky in the city. The dip in the temperature comes as a cyclonic storm Ditwah developed over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining the Sri Lanka coast, as per the IMD forecast. Additionally, the maximum temperature according to IMD stood at 25.3C against the normal maximum temperature of 27.4C on Friday in the city. The forecast also notes that the movement of the cyclonic storm is also expected to likely bring light to moderate rain or thundershowers at a few places over Bengaluru (Rural), Bengaluru (Urban), Chamarajanagara, Chikkaballapura and other districts of south interior Karnataka over the next week. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in various parts of the city has seen a downward trend due to the cloudy weather prevailing in the city; as the AQI recorded at the Central Silk Board station was at 156 on Friday as compared to the AQI 134 on Thursday, as per KSPCB data.
Bengaluru weather: Patchy rain, mild temperatures; AQI remains poor
Bengaluru anticipates mild temperatures and patchy rain on November 29, with a 90% chance of precipitation later. Yesterday's 'poor' air quality, with an AQI of 149, may persist. The week ahead forecasts mixed rain and mild weather, including heavy rain on November 30.
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Boys death in Bengaluru apartment: Officials deny water contamination link
Over 50 flights from Chennai cancelled as Cyclone Ditwah approaches TN coast
CHENNAI: The flights connecting Chennai with southern districts and parts of Kerala and Karnataka are likely to face major disruption as Cyclone Ditwah approaches the state coast on Saturday. According to airport sources in Chennai, more than 50 flight services have already been affected. Airlines cancelled a large number of services linking Chennai with Madurai, Tiruchi, Thoothukudi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Puducherry and the Andaman Islands as the weather system intensified over the Bay of Bengal. Operational data reviewed by The New Indian Express shows around 54 scheduled flights were cancelled, cutting across early-morning departures, peak-hour movements and late-evening rotations. Routes connecting Bengaluru with Tiruchi, Thiruvananthapuram and Madurai were also affected, forcing airlines to pull several rotations through the day.
What Indian womens tennis needs to bridge the gulf to the elite
The Billie Jean King Cup playoffs in Bengaluru came as a reality check but there were also positives for singles players Sahaja Yamalapalli and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, who dont always get to face world-class opposition. What lessons can be learnt from the experience to better empower Indias young players?
After years of domestic abuse and abandonment, woman wins relief from Bengaluru court
Bengaluru inspector, three other policemen & rehab centre staff booked for youths death
Karnataka officials directed to identify unauthorised schools
Residents digital safety meet with DCP tomorrow in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: PU teachers cry foul over DSERT inspections, rule changes
Bengalurus air cleanest among Indian metros, but still not safe
Karnataka CM invites Shivakumar for breakfast to discuss on leadership row
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said he invited his deputy D K Shivakumar for a meeting over breakfast on November 29 to discuss amid the heightened leadership row. Speaking to reporters here, Siddaramaiah said, The party high command had called me and him (D K Shivkumar) and asked us to have a meeting. 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 ministers betting: Activist moves court against cops inaction
Draft electoral rolls published for Karnataka legislative council elections
ICDS helping more than 40 lakh women and children through 69,922 anganwadi centres: CM
PM criticised guarantee schemes, but under the leadership of Siddaramaiah, three of the five guarantee schemes have directly benefitted women, says D.K. Shivakumar
Motivating Myself...: Bengaluru Man Leaves Corporate Job To Drive Auto, Sparks Debate
The video got viral on social media, and many shared supportive and inspiring messages.
Vokkaliga seer backs Shivakumar; Siddaramaiahs loyalists conduct temple ritual
Karnataka crisis: Is word the way forward?
Karnataka high court rejects governments challenge against land tribunal order in Pattandur Agrahara
Refused PMs Position: Shivakumar Recalls Sonia Gandhi's Sacrifice' Amid Karnataka Power Tussle
Speaking at a government event in Bengaluru, Shivakumar praised Sonia Gandhi for prioritising the party and the nation over personal power.
Delhi inflation rate lower than other metros: Government report
NEW DELHI: The inflation rate in Delhi remained substantially lower than in other metro cities and the national average last year, especially in the fuel and light group, according to a government report. The report prepared by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics of the Delhi government, however, showed that the inflation rate rose in the food & beverages and housing sectors. The report assessed the Consumer Price Index (Industrial Workers IW) between Delhi and 14 other metros. These were Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Indore, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Varanasi, Amritsar and Lucknow. The report said that during 2024-25, CPI (IW), Kolkata, recorded the highest increase (3.6 per cent) while it was (3.4 per cent) at the All India level, followed by Mumbai (3.0 per cent), Delhi (1.8 per cent), and no change was observed in the case of Chennai. Among the selected cities assessed by the report, Delhi had the third lowest Consumer Price Index (IW) for the 2024 calendar year and the fifth lowest Consumer Price Index (IW) for the financial year 2024-25 out of the selected 15 major cities, while Lucknow and Chandigarh had the maximum Consumer Price Index (IW). A Consumer Price Index (CPI) is designed to measure changes over time in the general level of retail prices of selected goods and services that households purchase for consumption. In 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024, Delhi had lower inflation rates than All India. However, in 2022, Delhi had a higher inflation rate than All India. Last year, the inflation rate in Delhi was 1.7 per cent, and at the national level, it was 3.8 per cent. Inflation in Delhi, as measured by the CPI (IW), has ranged from 1.7 per cent to 8 per cent from 2020 to 2024. The price rise was recorded at 1.7 per cent in 2024, compared to 3.7 per cent in 2023. In the food and beverages group, an inflation rate of 5.6 per cent was observed in 2024, compared with 4.6 per cent in 2023. In the paan, supari, tobacco and intoxicant group, no variation was recorded in 2024, whereas the inflation rate was 3.7 per cent in 2023. However, the report observed that the inflation rate stood at 1.3 per cent in 2024, down from 5.1 per cent the previous year. In the housing group, an inflation rate of 3.1 per cent was observed in 2024, compared with 2.2 per cent in 2023. In the fuel and light group, a negative inflation rate of 20.1 per cent was observed in 2024, compared with 3.7 per cent in 2023. The miscellaneous group consists of items falling under the categories of medicines, medical services, education services, stationery, recreation, transport and communication, personal care effects, household requisites and other services -- hair cutting, tailoring, etc. In the miscellaneous group, Delhi recorded an inflation rate of 0.1 per cent, compared with 3.5 per cent in 2023.
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Construction work for Mir Alam Tank bridge begins in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The construction work for the iconic Mir Alam Tank bridge started in Hyderabad on Thursday, November 27. The bridge has been proposed as part of theMusi rejuvenationproject and aims to ease traffic congestion by connecting the Bengaluru National Highway at Shastripuram to Chintalmet Road. The tender was given to KNR Constructions Ltd. for Rs 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 .
Winzo Directors Saumya Rathore and Paavan Nanda sent to 10-day ED custody
Winzo Games Directors Saumya Singh Rathore and Paavan Nanda have been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. A Bengaluru court granted the ED 10 days' custody for both individuals. The arrests are linked to a money laundering investigation concerning the Winzo games app. The ED has frozen assets worth approximately 505 crore. Allegations include cheating and misuse of user data.
Bengaluru officials rule out water contamination link to eight-year-old's death in apartment complex
BENGALURU: Officials have ruled out any outbreak of waterborne disease at Prestige Falcon City on Kanakapura Main Road in Bengaluru, despite social media claims linking a childs death to an alleged infection cluster. Doctors from the Bengaluru South City Corporation and members of the apartment owners' association condemned the circulation of unverified information, warning that strict action will be taken against those spreading panic. A Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) team visited the apartment complex on Friday and collected water samples for testing. The officials said there is no outbreak, barring a few cases of infection reported from the last three weeks. Since some reports are being spread, we had to come and collect samples. No need to panic. The Corporation officials have already taken measures and issued directions to residents to keep sumps and overhead tanks clean three weeks ago, when a few cases were reported. We collected samples for reconfirmation, said an official from KSPCB. As a precautionary measure, South City Corporation officials have directed the apartment association to clean all 80 overhead water tanks. In compliance, the association shut the swimming pool eight days ago and closed an on-premises hotel four days ago as a safety step. Earlier water samples tested from the apartment complex had returned negative for contamination. Stool tests in one or two reported infection cases detected E. coli and Salmonella, which officials said were likely linked to food rather than water. The 8-year-old died due to chronic kidney and liver ailments and also had epilepsy. Some are linking it to water based infection. It appears there is some agenda behind spreading such reports, said a member of the association. Dr Balasundar, Medical Health Officer, Bengaluru South City Corporation, said no such outbreak has been found in the apartment premises. We have deployed a medical team for the last few weeks and are checking the health of residents. Our samples have also come as negative earlier. The child's death is not due to water contamination, it is just a coincidence . Some people are spreading panic, and there is a provision to take action against such persons, said Dr Balasundar. A tenant said there have been occasional cases of diarrhoea over the past month, but no hospital admissions or serious cases have been reported. Some residents were aspirants to make it into management and run the association. It appears those who did not make it are resorting to such a mechanism. The South City Commissioner and the police are likely to visit the apartment premises on Friday evening. Meanwhile, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) Assistant Executive Engineer, Darshan, has ruled out any infection from the board's pipeline. Every three days, we are checking our lines. No contamination was found in our pipeline network, said Darshan.
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