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Keralam Man Beaten to Death in Bengaluru After Being Found With Employers Daughter

The accused, Anandraj (45), who runs a cart-manufacturing unit, has been arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Yelahanka, police said

Rahul Gandhi has no data, only creates ruckus: BJP accuses Congress of spreading confusion over SIR

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 5 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson and MP Sambit Patra on Thursday accused the Congress of creating confusion among people across the country over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and attempting to spread anarchy, saying that Rahul Gandhi has no data, and only creates ruckus. Addressing a press conference at the BJP state headquarters, Jagannath Bhavan, in Bengaluru, Patra said the BJP was reaching out to young people, the media and the general public to explain how constitutional institutions such as the Election Commission function, while the Congress was pursuing a contrary approach. He said the BJP was holding discussions with different sections of society to explain the facts surrounding SIR and create awareness about the functioning of constitutional institutions. For a healthy democracy, the BJP is making efforts to reach out to everyone. Democracy must be protected, and people should understand the truth and how the country's constitutional institutions function, he said. Taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi, Patra said the Congress leader lacked information and statistics about developments in the country and was only interested in creating disturbances. Rahul Gandhi has no data, only creates ruckus. He does not know what is happening in the country, but goes to the streets and creates a commotion. At the same time, he wants to debate with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Patra said. He alleged that Rahul Gandhi did not remain seated in Parliament for even five or six minutes, frequently moving in and out of the House instead of participating in debates. Patra said he had personally observed the Congress leader's conduct and challenged him to engage in meaningful discussions. Patra further alleged that Rahul Gandhi should first hold discussions with leaders of his own INDIA bloc. Referring to the Congress leader's earlier statements about Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, he questioned whether they were still on good terms with him. He recalled that Rahul Gandhi had described Kejriwal as his friend but had accused the AAP government in Punjab of corruption. He also referred to Rahul Gandhi's remarks about the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal before the Assembly elections, claiming that the Congress leader had predicted the BJP's victory by alleging corruption in the state government. Rahul Gandhi should clarify whether Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee are with him or not. His only job is to create disputes and anarchy, Patra said. Referring to Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi's reported statement that there were no objections to the SIR exercise in Karnataka, Patra said Rahul Gandhi should visit the state and discuss the issue with him. He said Jarkiholi had reportedly stated that while there were objections to SIR in other states, there was no such opposition in Karnataka. Patra also referred to the minister's statement that the names of deceased persons should be removed from electoral rolls. Rahul Gandhi should come to Karnataka and hold discussions with Satish Jarkiholi, he suggested. Patra also criticised Rahul Gandhi over an alleged incident during a protest in Delhi, claiming that the Congress leader had pushed Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar away. He alleged that Shivakumar had been humiliated during the protest and had even shed tears over the treatment meted out to him. I am not from the Congress to speak on behalf of D.K. Shivakumar, but look at Rahul Gandhi's arrogance and that of the Gandhi family. Shivakumar should have held a press conference and explained how he was treated badly in Delhi, Patra said. Referring to the recent Legislative Council elections in Karnataka, Patra said the BJP had won despite ballot papers being used in the elections. He also referred to the controversy surrounding alleged bogus voting in the Western Graduates' Constituency election, in which a woman named Shilpa Badmannavar was accused of impersonating a Congress district president's wife and casting a vote. He demanded that Rahul Gandhi discuss these issues as well as the recent increases in bus fares and milk prices in Karnataka. Accusing the Congress of deliberately creating controversy over electoral rolls, Patra said its leaders were participating in protests and celebrating without providing evidence of alleged vote theft. If votes have been stolen, they should file complaints. What were their booth-level agents doing? he asked. He said the removal of names under the Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate (ASDD) category during SIR was a normal exercise and alleged that Congress leaders wanted the names of deceased persons to remain on electoral rolls to facilitate bogus voting. Patra maintained that voters whose names had been wrongly omitted during SIR could apply to have them included again. Despite this provision, he alleged, the Congress continued to accuse the Election Commission of electoral manipulation. He claimed that nearly three crore voters had been issued notices during the SIR exercise, but many had failed to respond. He further alleged that illegal immigrants, including Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals, had been included in electoral rolls. Accusing West Bengal's former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of facilitating Aadhaar cards for such people and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi of providing them ration cards, Patra alleged that the SIR exercise had affected the Congress's vote bank. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking steps to protect genuine Indian citizens, not to protect Bangladeshis, he said. Patra also criticised Neha Bora, whom he identified as the president of the All India Students' Association, over her alleged remarks that incidents of sexual assault by priests inside temples would take place in India as they had in Bangladesh. He alleged that she was now associated with Rahul Gandhi and had become a new face of the Congress. He accused both Rahul Gandhi and Bora of supporting illegal immigrants. Responding to allegations that the Election Commission had become a puppet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Patra rejected the charge and said the BJP was trying to explain the functioning of the constitutional body to the public. He said the Congress had already approached the Supreme Court challenging the SIR exercise, adding that it was the responsibility of political parties to defend constitutional institutions against political attacks. If a political party attempts to attack a constitutional institution, it is the responsibility of another political party to oppose it. The Election Commission is also a constitutional institution, he said. Referring to the Congress's allegation that 13 crore votes had been stolen across the country, Patra said the BJP had provided information to counter the charge. He maintained that electoral rolls were prepared after bringing the process to the notice of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) of all political parties. Patra said the BJP opposed religious fundamentalism and described India as a secular country. Reacting to Bora's alleged remarks about developments in Bangladesh, he said the BJP would not remain silent but would approach the people peacefully through constitutional means. He challenged the Congress to submit evidence of alleged electoral fraud to the Election Commission or the Supreme Court if it had any. BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra, state general secretary and MLA V. Sunil Kumar, state general secretary Preetham Gowda, chief spokesperson Ashwathnarayan and BJP Yuva Morcha state president and MLA Dheeraj Muniraju were present at the press conference.

Bengalurus winning momentum meets FC Goas home ambition

Digital Desk | Margao, Nov 5 (IANS) FC Goa will renew their explosive rivalry with Bengaluru FC when they lock horns in a key clash of Gameweek 5 of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Friday. The hosts will be eager to assert authority on home soil after securing a vital momentum shift, while Bengaluru will look to gain ground in their chase to the summit. Bengaluru head into the contest third in the standings with seven points from three matches. After opening their campaign with a 3-2 comeback win over Sporting Club Delhi and a 2-0 victory against Chennaiyin FC, the Blues were held to a 1-1 draw by NorthEast United FC. Vinith Venkatesh came off the bench to score a 93rd-minute equaliser, converting Sunil Chhetris pass to rescue a point in Guwahati. FC Goa, meanwhile, are sixth with five points from three matches. The Gaurs began with a 1-1 draw against Chennaiyin FC and followed it with a stoppage-time equaliser to draw 1-1 against Sporting Club Delhi. They registered their first win of the campaign only recently, beating Inter Kashi 2-1 in Pune. Francisco Franchu Feuillassier and Christian Chiki Borrego were on target as Goa came from behind to secure all three points. History favours the visitors at this venue. The Blues walked away with a 2-0 victory the last time these two sides met at Fatorda in April 2026. Bengaluru talisman Sunil Chhetri and defender Namgyal Bhutia were the goalscorers that night, handing the Gaurs a home defeat. Goa will be without coach Gouramangi Singh on the touchline after his late sending-off in the game against Kashi. On the player front, the Gaurs will be without Aakash Sangwan, Harsh Patre, and Ronney Kharbudon. Meanwhile, Bengaluru will miss the services of Shivaldo Singh due to injury. The Blues are, however, hopeful of receiving a boost in attack as forward Mihailo PeroviC -- who was an unused substitute in Guwahati -- is expected to return to matchday action, subject to passing a late fitness assessment. Goa Assistant coach Shameel Chembakath stressed the importance of making home advantage count, while identifying the final third and defensive organisation as areas for improvement. We respect them (BFC), but we have also prepared well and analysed them. For this game, we need to be organised defensively and manage every situation of the game. And also be brave whenever we have possession. One of the things which we are also missing is the end product in the final third, and that is what we are focussing on, he said. Bengaluru head coach Pep Muoz expects a different challenge against a Goa side that prefers to dominate possession. They want the ball; they have Spanish players that I know quite well. I know how they play and what they can offer, he said. Muoz also confirmed that Bengaluru will adapt their approach, adding, The tactics, the structure this weekend will change a little bit, because we have to face an opponent that plays differently; they defend in a different shape, he said.

What happens when gulkand meets Mysore Pak this Deepavali?

Sweet Karam Coffee is experimenting with your ideas for the traditional sweet to pick one winning recipe, even if you voted for Korean gochujang. From jackfruit to paan gulkand, what will Mysore pak taste like this year?

INDIA bloc intensifies protests against ECI-SIR, holds protests at Bengaluru

The INDIA bloc parties held a protest in Bengaluru against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and other leaders demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They alleged a lack of transparency in the electoral rolls revision process and expressed the need for justice for voters. District and block-level protests are planned to expand their campaign across Karnataka.

Ganja hidden in false compartments of trolley bags; 2 held at Bengaluru airport

Goa And Bengaluru FC Prepare For Intense ISL Showdown

FC Goa and Bengaluru FC are set to clash in an Indian Super League match in Margao on Friday. Bengaluru FC, currently third in the standings, will aim to consolidate their position, while FC Goa, sixth, seeks to leverage home advantage after their recent win. The match promises an intense encounter with both teams looking to improve their league standing.

Karnataka announces another Rs 2,500 drought aid for farmers

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has announced an additional Rs 2,500 in drought compensation for farmers, doubling the previously announced interim assistance to Rs 5,000 per beneficiary. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced the first phase of the relief distribution on Wednesday, November 4, while launching it at Vidhana Soudha. The first instalment of Rs 2,500 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 .

INDIA bloc stages protest in B'luru, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 5 (IANS) The INDIA bloc on Thursday staged a 'Save the Vote, Save the Nation' protest rally at Freedom Park in Bengaluru against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was attended by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, ministers, MLAs and MPs, along with leaders of the AITC, RJD, NCP(SP), Shiv Sena(UBT), CPI(M), CPI, SP, JKNC, JKPDP, CPI(ML), JMM, IUML, KC(M), MDMK, VCK, RSP, Kerala Congress (Joseph) and the All India Forward Bloc. Addressing the gathering, former Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah demanded CEC Kumar's resignation, alleging that the BJP has no chance of winning the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Without SIR, the BJP cannot come to power, no matter what it does. The BJP cannot win by any chance in the 2029 elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is losing popularity, and his image will not remain the same in the future, Siddaramaiah said. He claimed that the BJP and the RSS would be defeated in 2029 and that the Constitution and democracy would be protected. Siddaramaiah said the agitation was being carried out across the country, focusing on two prominent issues and referred to a massive protest held in Delhi on November 1. He said the INDIA bloc had organised the protest in Karnataka as part of the nationwide campaign. Questioning the process through which Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner, Siddaramaiah alleged that changes were made to the selection committee after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He claimed that the BJP did not secure a majority on its own in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, despite the NDA winning 240 seats, and alleged that the government subsequently adopted what he termed cunning strategies. Siddaramaiah said the earlier selection committee for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner included the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India and the Leader of Opposition. He alleged that the government changed the composition of the committee by removing the Chief Justice of India and including a Union Cabinet Minister. He said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had opposed the move and the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar. Siddaramaiah further alleged that the SIR exercise was subsequently implemented unilaterally. The BJP will make Gyanesh Kumar its puppet. While winning elections, they indulge in communalism and illegalities, he alleged. He further claimed that names could be selectively removed from electoral rolls in areas where the BJP feared electoral setbacks, and also alleged that the party had used different strategies to win the 2014, 2019 and 2024 elections. Siddaramaiah called upon all political parties and citizens to oppose the SIR exercise and reiterated his demand for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Karnataka Congress President and MLC B.K. Hariprasad said the leaders and workers had gathered to protect the Constitution and democracy. For nearly one year, all political parties, barring the BJP and its allies, have been united and staging protests. The important issue now is that eligible voters are being removed from the final voters' list. This is a conspiracy, he alleged. According to Hariprasad, the protesters alleged that early 15 crore eligible voters could be excluded from the electoral rolls. The protest adopted resolutions demanding that the SIR exercise be scrapped, alleging that it was against democratic principles. The gathering demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and called for the repeal of the law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner.

Prioritise locals in jobs, no moral policing, says DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has urged private companies in Karnataka to ensure a fair share of employment for local candidates, saying that talented Kannadigas must get priority in recruitment without compromising merit-based selection. Addressing concerns over alleged discrimination against Kannadigas in private sector employment, particularly in information technology (IT) and biotech companies, Shivakumar said Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Bengaluru: Gas cylinder catches fire during delivery in Malleshwaram; delivery agent narrowly escapes

The incident reportedly occurred after a leaking cylinder came into contact with a lit oil lamp near a house entrance. CCTV footage captured the dramatic moment, showing the agent running away as flames engulfed the cylinder. Fire brigade personnel and police reached the spot following the incident.

Indias premium housing drives market recovery as sales rise 6 pc in Jan-Sep: Report

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Home sales across India's seven major residential markets rose 6 per cent year-on-year to 2,14,562 units during January-September 2026, reversing the 12 per cent decline recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, led by demand for premium housing, a report said on Thursday. The report from JLL said that recovery was led decisively by premium housing with apartments priced at Rs 1 crore and above posting 23 per cent Y-o-Y growth and capturing 72 per cent of total sales during the period, up from 62 per cent a year earlier. The recovery was driven by sustained urban migration, upgrades to infrastructure, and shifting lifestyle preferences among homebuyers, the report noted. Developers continued to align new supply with the prevailing premium-led demand pattern, with residential launches across the top seven cities rising 15 per cent YoY to 2,59,425 units during JanuarySeptember 2026. The sub-Rs 1 crore mass housing segment continued to lose ground, with sales falling 23 per cent YoY as affordability pressures and a continued shift in buyer preference toward larger, higher-specification homes reshaped the demand mix. Sales momentum has been led decisively by the Rs 1.5-3 crore segment, which grew 54 per cent year-on-year, while developers have matched this demand with a massive 70 per cent increase in launches, said Siva Krishnan, Senior Managing Director and Head of Residential Services, India, JLL. Sales in the third quarter rose 12 per cent quarter-on-quarter to 76,181 units, led by Hyderabad with 70 per cent growth, followed by Kolkata at 28 per cent and Bengaluru at 13 per cent. Sales declined marginally in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, by 5 per cent and 2 per cent respectively. Although market dynamics have shifted, with homebuyers placing greater emphasis on quality, location, and amenities, the core demand drivers remain unchanged. Buyers' growing preference for projects by established developers known for superior specifications, prime locations, and reliable delivery timelines points to a more mature home buying audience in India, the report noted.

Bengaluru landlord withholds tenant's Rs 80,000 security deposit, claiming he failed to give 3 months notice and refund depends on finding a new tenant; consumer commission orders full refund with 9% interest and Rs 10,000 litigation costs

Instead of screaming, I wanted to: Bengaluru woman shares why she put on lipstick during labour pain

Bengaluru woman and content creator Myra Sharma shared a video of herself applying lipstick during labour. She chose this approach to distract herself from the intense pain of childbirth. Myra emphasised that pregnancy should not be treated as a disease, advocating for women to embrace their journeys. Having undergone the experience before, she aimed to enjoy this time to the fullest.

Rohan Corporation makes Bengaluru debut; CM inaugurates new office

Rohan Corporation makes Bengaluru debut; CM inaugurates new office BENGALURU: Rohan Corporation, one of Mangalurus established real estate development companies, has marked its entry into the Bengaluru property market with the inauguration of its new office on Cunningham Road by Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday. The inauguration marks a significant milestone in [] The post Rohan Corporation makes Bengaluru debut; CM inaugurates new office appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Guitar mistaken for pillion, turban for helmet: How motorists are challenging wrong e-challans

Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express to pass through the Western Ghats and coastal tourist destinations such as Gokarna and Udupi; check route details and scenic spots along the 13-hour journey.

Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express to pass through the Western Ghats and coastal tourist destinations such as Gokarna and Udupi; check route details and scenic spots along the 13-hour journey

Rs 150 coffee, hours of laptop work: Bengaluru cafe owner struggles as customers occupy tables all day

Bengaluru Techie Arrested For Threats To Ayushmann Khurrana, Tusshar Kapoor

Bengaluru techie arrested for threatening Ayushmann Khurrana, Tusshar Kapoor with extortion.

Bengaluru Techie Arrested Over Extortion Threats to Ayushmann Khurrana

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INDIA bloc in Bengaluru Holds Protest Against SIR, CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Leaders of the INDIA bloc in Karnataka on Thursday staged a protest at Freedom Park here against the SIR of electoral rolls and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging misuse of constitutional institutions to undermine democracy. The protest in Bengaluru is

BJP stages protest against bus fare hike in B'luru, accuses Cong of burdening people

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 5 (IANS) Karnataka BJP leaders staged a protest at the Majestic bus stand in Bengaluru on Thursday, condemning the Congress government's decision to hike bus fares and accusing it of burdening ordinary commuters to fund its guarantee schemes. During the protest, BJP leaders wore masks depicting Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Transport Minister Bhyrathi Suresh, and held vessels into which they dropped coins, symbolically portraying the government as bankrupt and begging for money. Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka alleged that the Congress government had increased fares out of cowardice and that the decision would adversely affect poor people who depend on public transport. People who travel by buses are poor, not rich. Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar claim that they stand with the poor. Is this what standing with them means? he questioned. Ashoka claimed that the state government owed transport corporations between Rs 5,000 crore and Rs 6,000 crore and alleged that the financial burden arising from the implementation of the guarantee schemes had affected the government's ability to clear its dues. He accused the government of failing to mobilise resources for its guarantee programmes and instead passing the burden on to the public through increased fares. This is a wicked government that only does harm to the people. They are looting the public, he alleged. Rejecting the government's argument that rising diesel prices had contributed to the fare revision, Ashoka claimed that Karnataka collected substantial cess on diesel and petrol and questioned the government's justification for increasing fares. Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy also criticised the state government, alleging that it had failed to clear around Rs 9,000 crore in pending dues to transport corporations. Questioning the financial management of the Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel to women, Kumaraswamy asked how the government could claim credit for offering free travel while leaving substantial dues unpaid. You burden the people, take money from them and then beat your drum about providing free travel. Is this something only you can do? Can anyone not do it? he questioned. Kumaraswamy also criticised the Congress government for blaming the Centre over diesel prices while increasing the financial burden on commuters through its own policies. He questioned whether it was fair for the state government to hold the Centre responsible for rising fuel costs while overlooking the financial burden created by its own programmes. The BJP leaders demanded that the government reconsider the fare hike, alleging that ordinary commuters were being made to pay for the administration's financial mismanagement. Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh on Wednesday announced an increase in ticket fares for all four state-run road transport corporations -- the BMTC, the KSRTC, the NWKRTC, and the KKRTC -- with the revised rates coming into effect from midnight. For general transport services, which account for the maximum number of passengers, the increase has been limited to Rs 9 to Rs 68 for longer journeys. In Vega Doota services, the maximum increase will be Rs 18 for 10 stages. The KSRTC network has around 150 fare stages.

Luke Williams effect already showing: Abhinav Mukund hails MIs revamped squad ahead of WPL 2027

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Former India cricketer Abhinav Mukund believes Mumbai Indians have addressed some of the shortcomings that affected their team composition last season, crediting new head coach Luke Williams familiarity with several recruits for helping the two-time champions put together a more balanced squad for the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL). Williams, who previously worked with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has brought a fresh perspective to MIs recruitment, with Mukund highlighting how the Australians previous associations with players have influenced the franchises auction and trading decisions. I feel like this MI side has a much better balance to it from last season, and I also like the fact that their new head coach, Luke Williams, who was previously with RCB, has picked players that he feels will add value and strengthen this squad. They picked up Disha Kasat, who worked closely with him at RCB, and the trade move for Tara Norris as well is quite impressive. Tara was working with Luke in the inaugural edition of the Womens Hundred. So, the Luke Williams effect is already showing in their squad, Mukund told JioStar. Among the acquisitions that caught Mukunds attention was the arrival of Norris, whose inclusion could give MI greater flexibility in deciding their overseas combination. The former cricketer believes the left-arm pacers associate-nation status could be particularly valuable, allowing the franchise to field an additional overseas player under the WPLs playing conditions. Taras recruitment also addresses a selection dilemma that had restricted MIs options during the previous edition, particularly when it came to accommodating Shabnim Ismail alongside their other overseas stars. Taras addition has given MI the option of not being forced to play Shabnim Ismail in the playing XI. That was a big problem for them last year, where they could not figure out their four overseas options. Tara is an associate player, which gives the two-time champions the opportunity to field five overseas players, which is a win-win situation for them as a team. And this squad they have built for WPL 2027 is a huge upgrade from last year, he added.

Inflation hits before Diwali, after milk and curd, ghee, and butter become expensive.

The Bengaluru Milk Union has revised the prices of Nandini ghee, butter, paneer, and Trupti milk, requiring customers to pay the new prices for these dairy products. Find out the prices.Inflation hits before Diwali; milk and curd, ghee and butter become expensive.Milk, ghee, and cheese a...

FTA, business forums can triple India-Poland trade by 2030: Polish envoy

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) India and Poland may not only double but even triple their bilateral trade by 2030, driven by the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement and growing business engagement, Polish Ambassador to India Piotr Antoni Switalski said on Thursday. In an interview with IANS, Switalski said that if we make full use of the opportunities created by the agreement and translate the discussions held during the two business forums into concrete projects, we may not only double but even triple our bilateral trade. He said the current level of trade does not reflect the actual potential of the two economies. While highlighting the economic outcome of the Polish Prime Ministers recent visit to India, Switalski said two business forums were held in New Delhi and Bengaluru, the largest ever in bilateral relations. More than 100 Polish companies participated in the visit, while nearly 200 Indian companies joined discussions. Thirteen contracts, MoUs and letters of interest were concluded, he added. On the FTA, Switalski said Poland has strongly advocated early signing and implementation. We very much hope that the agreement will be signed at the beginning of December and enter into force early next year, he said. On investment, he said Indian investment in Poland is already significant, but Polish investment in India remains below potential. We warmly invite Indian companies to invest in Poland, establish operations and use Poland as a gateway to expand into European markets, he told IANS. On defence, Switalski said both leaders agreed to deepen cooperation, and Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasadas recent visit to Warsaw would lead to new contracts and agreements. On energy, he said Polish companies are interested in working with Indian partners in solar and green hydrogen.

Woman from rajasthan accuses bengaluru acquaintance of rape

Bengaluru: A man has been arrested in Bengaluru on charges of allegedly raping a woman from Jaipur whom he befriended at a pub in Koramangala. The accused, Sameer, was arrested by the Madiwala police and remanded to judicial custody. The incident reportedly began when the woman, who had come to Bengaluru from Rajasthan, visited a 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 .

Bidadi township: 22% of landowners in seven villages near Bengaluru get compensation over three months

Farmers opposing the project say the figure reflects a reluctance among farmers to part with their land while officials of GBDA, the implementing agency, attribute the slow pace to a lengthy and cumbersome process

After milk, curd and bus fares, Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers Federation hikes ghee by Rs 135, butter by Rs 140/kg; paneer also gets costlier

altM raises $10.3 mn to turn agricultural residue into industrial chemicals

The Bengaluru startup will use the funding to expand manufacturing as it moves its agricultural-residue-based products towards commercial production

RTE refunds: Schools' body seeks transparent formula

The Karnataka high court has taken a significant step by issuing a notice regarding the reimbursement rates for private schools under the RTE Act. The Associated Managements of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka are voicing concerns, claiming that the existing rates are outdated and do not reflect the rising costs of education. They urge the government to update these rates and disclose accurate spending figures to ensure transparency.

Threat emails to Ayushmann Khurrana, Tusshar Kapoor: Mumbai Crime branch arrests techie from Bengaluru

The accused had allegedly been threatening several film personalities in Mumbai through different means over the past few days

BJP protests Karnataka bus fare and milk price hikes at Bengaluru Majestic terminal

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INDIA Bloc Protest to Continue Until CEC Resigns: Karnataka Cong Chief Hariprasad

The INDIA bloc's Karnataka unit is holding a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar and the scrapping of the SIR.

Bengaluru: Olympian M.M. Somayas Bengaluru house burgled; gold, silver medals stolen

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 5 (IANS) The residence of former Indian hockey player and Olympic gold medallist, M.M. Somaya, was burgled within the limits of Indiranagar police station in Bengaluru, with unidentified miscreants stealing several valuables, including four prestigious international sporting medals won by him during his career. According to the police complaint, Somaya had travelled to Kodagu with his family on October 25, 2026, at around 5 a.m. On October 28, at approximately 7.15 a.m, his neighbour Narayanan noticed that the front door of Somayas house was open. Suspecting a burglary, he immediately alerted Somaya about the incident. The family subsequently checked CCTV footage from a neighbouring house and found that two unidentified persons had entered the residence at around 2.34 a.m. on October 28. The footage reportedly showed one suspect wearing a blue shirt and the other a red shirt. The accused allegedly broke open the front door, entered the house and escaped with valuables. The burglary came to light when the neighbour noticed the open door and alerted the family. The stolen items included four sporting medals won by Somaya during international competitions which includes a gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, a silver medal at the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi, a bronze medal at the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul and a bronze medal at the 1982 Champions Trophy in Amsterdam. Other stolen valuables included two silver cups weighing 72 grams each, a 10-gram gold bangle, six silver spoons weighing 200 grams collectively, a silver pot weighing 80 grams, an eight-gram gold coin and Rs 30,000 in cash. The total estimated value of the stolen property, excluding the sporting medals, has been put at Rs 3.53 lakh in the complaint. Somaya has requested the police to identify and arrest the accused, recover all the stolen belongings and initiate appropriate legal action. A case has been registered against two unidentified persons, and an investigation is underway. Meanwhile, police said that two special teams have been formed to trace the suspects, identify those involved in the burglary and recover the stolen property of the Olympian.

Olympian MM Somaya's House Burgled in Bengaluru, Rare International Hockey Medals Among Items Stolen

The burglary occurred at the 67-year-old Olympian's house within Indiranagar police station limits while he was away with his family in Kodagu.

Till Gyanesh Kumar resigns, protest will continue: BK Hariprasad at Karnataka's INDIA bloc rally against SIR

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President BK Hariprasad on Thursday said that the INDIA bloc's protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls would continue until Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar resigns. The INDIA bloc's Karnataka unit is holding a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar and the scrapping of the SIR.

Karnataka: INDIA bloc stages protest against SIR, seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

The INDIA bloc's Karnataka unit is holding a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Thursday against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The protest, which started at 11 AM and will go on until 2 PM, is being organised by the Congress, CPI(M), CPI, CPI(ML) Liberation, Forward Bloc and Samajwadi Party, along with other progressive parties, social organisations and student and youth organisations involved in the anti-SIR agitation. The protest is being presided over by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President BK Hariprasad. Multilingual film actor Prakash Raj, CPI(M) State Secretary Prakash K, CPI State Secretary Sathi Sundaresh, CPI(ML) Liberation State Secretary Clifton D'Rozario, Forward Bloc President JR Shivashankar and Samajwadi Party President N Manjappa are also participating. Representatives of vario...

Bengaluru man catches employee at home with daughter, beats him to death

In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, a 22-year-old man named Kiran was violently killed after being discovered by his girlfriend's father, Anand, while together at his residence. Overcome with rage, Anand attacked Kiran, inflicting critical injuries that led to his demise. The police have arrested Anand and are conducting further investigations. Kiran hailed from Thiruvegappura, Kerala, and was an employee of Anand.

Bengaluru Shocker: Employer Beats 24-Year-Old Employee to Death After Catching Him With Daughter at Home

A 24-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his employer in Bengaluru's Yelahanka after being found with the employer's daughter. The accused has been arrested.

Digitech Marks Two Decades of Engineering Safer, Smarter Buildings Across India

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 5: Most buildings are protected by systems that were never designed to work together. Fire alarms come from one contractor, electronic security from another, and Building Management Systems (BMS) from a third. When an incident occurs, these disconnected systems can struggle to respond as one.

Virat Kohli's Birthday: From Wellington Airport To Bengaluru Streets, Fans Shower Love On India Icon

As Virat reached the Wellington airport ahead of Saturday's second ODI, fans gathered there to welcome their cricketing hero. As soon as Virat was seen climbing down the stairs, fans started singing the birthday song for the 38-year-old batting icon.

Olympic Gold Medal Among Items Stolen From Ex-Hockey Captain's Bengaluru Home

The total estimated value of the stolen property, excluding the sporting medals, has been stated as Rs. 3.53 lakh in the police complaint.

WPL 2027: Full schedule, live match time (IST), venues, format, streaming

The defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will play the tournament opener against two-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI)

REVA University Inaugurates New Batch of Postgraduate Programmes for 2026-28

NewsVoir Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 5: REVA University inaugurated its new batch of postgraduate (PG) programmes for the academic year 2026

Nandini ghee, butter, paneer and Trupti milk prices revised in Bengaluru

The revised price list covers multiple pack sizes, with changes applying to ghee, salted and unsalted butter, paneer and milk

Olympian MM Somaya's 1980 Hockey Gold Medal Stolen From Bengaluru Home

Burglars broke into former Indian hockey captain MM Somaya's Bengaluru home and stole his 1980 Moscow Olympics gold medal, along with other medals from prestigious international sporting events, and valuables worth over Rs 3 lakh. The incident took place on the night of October 28, two days after the 67-year-old Olympian left his home to travel with his family to Karnataka's Kodagu. Around 7:15 am, Somaya's neighbour, Narayana, noticed that the door of the Olympian's house was open and alerted him, suspecting a break-in.

Nandini ghee, paneer prices in B'luru; check

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Milk Union (BAMUL) has revised the retail prices of Nandini ghee, butter, paneer and Trupti milk, with the new rates coming into effect from November 4.The revision comes barely a week after the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) increased the price of its popular Nandini milk by Rs eight per litre and curd by Rs 14 per litre.According to a circular issued by BAMUL on November 4, the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of Nandini ghee in a 200-ml sachet has been fixed at Rs 95, while the 500-ml pack will cost Rs 425 and the one-litre pack Rs 850.Ghee sold in PET jars will cost Rs 65 for 50 ml, Rs 100 for 100 ml, Rs 180 for 200 ml, Rs 435 for 500 ml and Rs 870 for one litre. The five-litre pack of ghee will cost Rs 4,250.The one-litre ghee tin will be priced at Rs 870, while the 15-kg tin will cost Rs 14,100.The price of salted butter has been fixed at Rs 90 for 100 grams and Rs 380 for 500 grams, while unsalted butter will cost Rs 160 for 200 grams and Rs 390 for 500 grams.The family pack of butter will cost Rs 90, while the 10-gram blister pack will be priced at Rs 900 per kg.Nandini paneer will now cost Rs 115 for 200 grams, Rs 260 for 500 grams and Rs 485 for one kg. Medium-fat paneer (200 grams) will be priced at Rs 110.Trupti milk will cost Rs 11 per 135 ml and Rs 33 per 450 ml.

Gold Rate Today: Check 24K, 22K Gold Prices In Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru On November 5

Gold prices continued to rise in early trade on November 5 as the US dollar weakened to a more than one-month low.

Woman injures toenail while closing door in US, insurer rejects medical claim; consumer commission orders $944 payout for medical bills, Rs 30,000 for mental agony and litigation costs

Annoying, Wasn't It? Virat Kohli's RCB Teammate On Facing Him In India vs New Zealand 1st ODI

Jacob Duffy, Virat Kohli's teammate at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, felt the India star might have played differently with a bigger total to chase, but admitted that his time in IPL had not revealed any obvious weakness.

Bengaluru man beats employee to death after finding him with his daughter; arrested

A 22-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his employer after being found with the employer's daughter in Karnataka's Bengaluru, police said on Wednesday. The police have arrested the accused and registered the case. The deceased has been identified as Kiran, a native of Thiruvegapura in the Palakkad district of Kerala.

Not raj kachori but raj katori: Mumbai nutritionist shares high-protein recipe for Diwali

During Diwali, raj kachori takes centre stage as a beloved snack for chaat enthusiasts. Mumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana and Bengaluru food influencer Shreya Agarwala have ingeniously reinvented this traditional dish into a healthier alternative. By utilising roasted papad shaped into delightful bowls filled with nutritious ingredients like sweet potato and sprouts, topped with chutneys, Skyr, and pomegranate, they keep the festive spirit alive in a wholesome way.

Olympic gold, Asiad medals stolen from hockey legend MM Somaya's Bengaluru home

Bengaluru woman returns ill-fitting clothes, searches online for e-commerce customer care number to claim Rs 441 refund, follows fraudster's instructions and loses Rs 1.05 lakh

Bengaluru boy, 4, reads 1,676 words, enters India Book of Records

At just four years and eleven months old, Atharva Kirti Sagar from Bengaluru has made headlines by reading an impressive 1,676 words from a chapter called 'A Send-off Party' in under 27 minutes. This remarkable accomplishment has earned him recognition from the India Book of Records in the Young Achievers category, highlighting the talent and potential of young readers throughout India.

altM raises $10.3M in Series A funding led by Rainmatter, Mela Ventures

Bengaluru-based altM will use the funds to expand its manufacturing capacity, strengthen research and development, support customer qualification programmes, and grow its engineering and commercial teams.

'Why should men pay more': How Karnatakas 33-35% BMTC fare hike will hit commuters and make intercity travel costlier

Amid job cuts, 5 Bluru engg students bag 1cr+ package

Mumbai police arrest IIT graduate in Bengaluru for sending threats to actor Ayushmann Khurrana, few other film personalities

Fit checks, feelings and full-blown rants: The many moods of GRWM

From Kutch to Mexico with a Kannada folk beat: Maati Baani makes music without borders

Diyas, dance and a Gen Z twist to Diwali

Dear 9-to-5, its not you. Its the burnout

Is Gen Z anti-work or simply anti-burnout? Can doing what you love pay the rent, build savings and leave room to enjoy life?

BJP to hold statewide protests today over bus fare, milk price hikes

Theft of 4 medals weighs heavily on former India skipper Somaya

ISL 2026/27: Churchill Brothers seek home response against unbeaten NorthEast United

Digital Desk | Margao, Nov 4 (IANS) Churchill Brothers SC will play host to NorthEast United FC in the match starting Gameweek 5 of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Thursday. The top-flight newcomers will look to steady their campaign after suffering back-to-back defeats, while the undefeated visitors arrive in Goa aiming to build on their momentum and push for the summit of the table. Churchill Brothers made an impressive start to their ISL campaign with a 2-1 victory over Mumbai City FC, but have since suffered a 0-4 defeat to East Bengal FC and a 2-3 loss to Punjab FC. Despite conceding seven goals across those two outings, the Red Machines have shown attacking promise through Sebastin Gutirrez, who has scored three times in as many appearances. However, defensive errors have proved costly. Head coach Dimitris Dimitriou acknowledged that individual mistakes have hurt his side and hopes his players can respond in front of their home supporters. I hope we are able to make fewer mistakes in the next game, and we give the happiness and the smiles back to our fans and our management, Dimitriou said. The Churchill coach is also aware of the challenge awaiting his side, with NorthEast arriving unbeaten and having collected eight points from four matches. Assessing the Highlanders, Dimitriou described them as a very good opponent, and a very hard team. His side will need greater defensive discipline against a team that has scored six goals so far this season. NorthEast United, meanwhile, have been one of the standout teams of the early campaign. Sitting second in the standings after four matches, the Highlanders are coming off a dramatic 1-1 draw against Bengaluru FC, where a 93rd-minute equaliser denied them all three points. Driven by Moroccan forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie and winger Jithin MS, Juan Benali's side have combined attacking threat with defensive resilience, conceding just twice so far in the league. Head coach Benali, however, is wary of the threat Churchill can pose. The Spaniard highlighted the hosts' pressing, intensity and set-piece threat, while also defending their performance in the 0-4 defeat to East Bengal. We know Churchill Brothers is a team who press you all the time, who doesn't let you play and when they get the ball, it's a very good team. They have good players, they look to hurt, good in set pieces, it's a competitive team, Benali said. This fixture marks the first-ever meeting between the two clubs in the modern league era. Their only previous encounter took place in the 2023 Super Cup in Kozhikode, a chaotic nine-goal thriller where NorthEast United secured a memorable 6-3 victory.

Jobs first, skills later: Karnataka companies are asking training institutes what talent they will need before courses are designed, reversing the usual order of skilling

Kannada Translation of Dr. Kafeel Khan

Bengaluru: The Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), Karnataka, organised a discussion on the Kannada translation of Dr. Kafeel Khans book, The Gorakhpur Hospital Tragedy: A Doctors Memoir of a Deadly Medical Crisis, at BIFT Hall, Darussalam Building, Queens Road, Bengaluru. The Kannada edition, titled Gorakhpur Aspatre Duranta, was translated by senior journalist B. [] The post Kannada Translation of Dr. Kafeel Khans Book Discussed in Bengaluru first appeared on .

Man Beaten To Death By Employer In Bengaluru

A 24-year-old man, Kiran, was allegedly beaten to death by his employer, Anandraj, in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon after Anandraj reportedly found Kiran with his daughter, with whom Kiran was in a relationship. Anandraj has been arrested.

Bengaluru Solid Waste Management plans to take over bulk waste collection, route waste to empanelled processors

Hike will come into effect from Thursday midnight

Slovak mans body handed over to consulate after postmortem

Climate change bringing more monsoon rains to North, South Interior Karnataka than Western Ghats: Study

Two held for trying to sell 100 Tydol pills to youngsters

3 boys jump off balcony & flee from govt home, traced in 24 hrs

How much more can we pay?: BMTC fare hike fuels commuter outrage

Devi Shetty to get French honour in Bengaluru for Covid support

Mumbai Police arrest IT engineer in Bengaluru for threatening Ayushmann Khurrana, Tusshar Kapoor

Mumbai Police arrested IT engineer Vaibhav Mishra in Bengaluru on Wednesday for allegedly threatening Bollywood actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Tusshar Kapoor in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The accused reportedly sent threatening audio messages and demanded crores of rupees from the actors.

After embarrassing thrashing in MLC elections, Hiriyur byelections emerges as prestige battle for Congress and a test of unity for NDA allies BJP & JD(S)

Karnataka HC quashes defamation complaint over BJP's '40 pc commission' campaign; relief for CM Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 4 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday quashed a private defamation complaint filed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Congress' '40 per cent commission rate card' advertisements published ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections, providing relief to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Justice M. Nagaprasanna passed the order on the petition challenging the complaint. The development comes after the High Court, on July 4, had stayed the proceedings in the criminal defamation case against Shivakumar, who was the Deputy Chief Minister at the time. The court had also granted similar relief to the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC). In January this year, the High Court had stayed the proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, in connection with the same case. The complaint was filed by the BJP's Karnataka unit ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections, alleging that the KPCC had published advertisements in local newspapers carrying a 'corruption rate card' and had conducted a false campaign against the party. The trial court had taken cognisance of the complaint in 2023. The advertisements had alleged that the BJP government was collecting specific amounts as commissions for appointments and transfers in various government departments. They accused the then ruling BJP of fixing rates for different government-related activities. The BJP's state unit contended that the advertisements were defamatory and had damaged the party's reputation. It alleged that the accused had made false allegations based on imaginary assumptions and sought legal action against them. The complaint had named Congress leaders, including Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah and Rahul Gandhi, in connection with the publication and circulation of the advertisements. With the latest order, the High Court has quashed the private complaint, granting relief to Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah in the case. The detailed reasoning behind the court's decision will be known once the order is made available.

24-hour custody clock starts when liberty is curtailed, not when cops record arrest: Karnataka high court

Leaked gas from cylinder comes in contact with oil lamp, catches fire outside house door in Bengaluru

On Camera, Flames Leap Out As Gas Cylinder Catches Fire At Bengaluru Home

A video shows the delivery agent running away and then returning to try and put out the fire.

Karnataka Home Minister warns state BJP leaders of legal action over controversial remarks

Karnataka Home Minister warns state BJP leaders of legal action over controversial remarks Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday warned BJP state President B.Y. Vijayendra and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, that they could face legal action and end up behind bars if they continued making provocative and [] The post Karnataka Home Minister warns state BJP leaders of legal action over controversial remarks appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

WPL 2027: Vadodara, Mumbai to host fifth edition of mega event from January 14 t

The tournament will begin with a clash between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and fellow two-time winners Mumbai Indians on January 14

New Bishnoi Threats: Real Or Fake?

Salman, Tiger, Tusshar and now Ayushmann. From a reported `5-cr extortion call to audio threats, is Bwood facing a Bishnoi gang threat or a wave of impostors? Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested a Bengaluru engineer, with no links found so far

Chikkajala Fort to get a new lease of life after a decade under CSR funds

In 2016, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which implemented the road widening project of NH 44, demolished the northern side of the fort

Will reduce bus fares if Centre lowers petrol and diesel prices: Shivakumar

Will reduce bus fares if Centre lowers petrol and diesel prices: Shivakumar Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Wednesday that if the Central government reduces petrol and diesel prices, the state government will also reduce bus fares accordingly. The Chief Minister made these remarks on Wednesday while responding to questions from the media [] The post Will reduce bus fares if Centre lowers petrol and diesel prices: Shivakumar appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Bengaluru couple's Rs 60,000 rent and Rs 75,000 travel bill spark debate

Living in Bengaluru, a local couple's monthly financial outlay reaches about Rs 1.73 lakh, revealing stark economic differences in the city. Their budget includes Rs 60,000 for rent and Rs 75,000 for travel, showcasing a prioritization of experiences and wellness through high-protein groceries. This financial scenario starkly contrasts with entry-level IT employees' earnings, which often fall considerably short of the couple's expenditure.