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6,385 startups closed till October: Ministry
As of October 31, 2025, 6,385 recognized startups have been dissolved. Maharashtra leads with 1,200 closures, followed by Karnataka and Delhi. The government has not seen an increase in startup closures. Factors like business model viability and market demand influence these closures. Significant funds have been committed and disbursed to Alternative Investment Funds and incubators.
Delhi Police Issues Notice To D K Shivakumar In National Herald Case
The Delhi Police has issued a notice to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar seeking financial and transactional details as part of its probe into the National Herald case, an official said on Friday.
If you believe music feeds the soul, youre already the right audience: Soumik Datta
He speaks about art as protest, the sarod that found him at 13, and why creativity needs discipline
Walking through Cubbon Parks secret life; one blossom at a time
For generations of Bengalureans, namma Cubbon Park has been more than green its childhood, magic and wonder rolled into one
Happy Streets makes its debut in Bengalurus Rajarajeshwari Nagar on December 7
Cop Burnt Alive After Car Rams Divider, Bursts Into Flames In Karnataka
A police inspector was burnt alive after his car hit a divider and went up in flames on the outskirts of Annigeri town in Karnataka's Dharwad district
Bengaluru pubs any dish for Rs 30 offer leads to chaos, traffic jam
Karnataka first in India to upload all waqf properties on Umeed platform
Bengaluru West City Corporation shortlists 3 areas for dog shelters
Chitradurga man arrested for raping minor daughters
Rapati Swami donates land for burial ground
Flight cancellation forces newlyweds to attend their own reception online
Felicitation for council chairman Horatti on Dec 13
Court seizes KKRTC bus after failure to pay compensation
In February 2024, BMRCL installed metal railings along parts of the interchange platforms to limit track access. The corporation has since been studying the effectiveness of these installations, especially at high-traffic stations
Lower GST growth: CM urges Centre to compensate States for loss of revenue
Taxes collection sees slower pace
How a small intervention eased a big bottleneck at Byatarayanapura Junction
Special Action Force to curb communal flare-ups deployed in Mandya too
Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Shivamogga districts already have such a force
Allegiance Group to invest 1,000 cr. to set up India-Taiwan Industrial Park
63 pc corruption charge: Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of circulating 'fake narrative'
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of spreading a fake narrative by misrepresenting Upa Lokayukta B Veerappa's statement on 63% corruption. Veerappa clarified he was referring to a 2019 Transparency International India report from when the BJP was in power, a claim the BJP disputes.
KSCPCR flags rampant child rights violations during inspections in Vijayanagar district
Shakereh murder case: SC refuses to entertain plea of Swamy Shraddananda
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday in its order refused to entertain a plea filed by the 84-year-oldself-styled spiritual leader,Swami Shraddananda -- sentenced to a 30-year jail sentence without remission, for killing his wife --seeking a review of the verdict which directed that he should remain in prison for life. A two-judge bench of the apex court, headed by Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice Vijay Bishnoi, asked the petitioner, Shraddananda, to approach the Karnataka government for his grievances. Advocate Varun Thakur, appearing for the petitioner, then withdrew the plea and matter was dismissed as withdrawn. The self-styled spiritual leaderhad on January this year, moved the Supreme Court, in a fresh plea, seeking a direction to the authorities to decide his mercy plea filed before the President in December, 2023. Themercy petition was pending for consideration. As the petitioner was suffering from multiple diseases, the advocatesought a direction from the apex court to the respondent authorities to decide on his mercy petition. The mercy petition shall be decided as soon as possible, he had said. Last year on September 11, thebench of the top court, headed by Justice Gavai, was hearing a review petition filed by Shraddhanand, seeking reconsideration of a judgment which imposed on him a life sentence (without remission) for killing his wife Shakereh Khaleeli (granddaughter of Dewan of Mysore, Sir Mirza Ismail). Hispetition sought release from jail. After hearing his plea, the court, although, had refused to entertain his writ petition seeking release from jail, however, agreed to hear his separate plea seeking review of the apex court's July 2008 verdict, which had directed that he shall not be released from prison till the rest of his life. Shraddananda, in a surprise argument, had earlier told the top court thathe desperately pleaded for release, as he had said that his imprisonment till his biological death awarded to him is far worse than capital punishment . I want my jail sentence to be changed to hanging, he had told the apex court. After hearing this, the court observed, You want your jail sentence to be changed to hanging. But why? The top court had earlier refused the request ofShraddanandathat he should be allowed to decide his jail sentence. It isnot convict's right to decide his or her jail sentence, the apex court had said. Shraddanandasought relief from the top court on the ground that he has been in continuous incarceration without any parole or remission so far and nothing adverse has been reported against him during his stay in jail. Heclaimed that he is suffering from health issues and thereby this court should release him from jail. He was sentenced to 30 years in jail without any remission, in connection with the killing of hiswife,Khaleeli, whowas the granddaughter of a former Dewan of the princely state of Mysore. The trial Court and the High Court had sentenced him to death, but the sentence was commuted by the Supreme Court in 2008 to imprisonment until death. Shraddhanand sought a direction for his release, saying that the sentence imposed on him was in some terms, worse than a death sentence. What is the purpose of the state infusing funds to maintain him in jail if he is never to come out?, he asked. Nothing adverse has been reported against me, since my sentencing, and that I have won 5five best qaidi (prisoner) awards, so thereby this court should take all the se factors into consideration and release me from jail, he said.
Around 20k people expected at Horattis felicitation in Hubballi as he completes 45 years as MLC
Preparations under way at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi ahead of winter session
Parishat urges govt. to form Sannati Development Authority
Farmers demand immediate opening of maize procurement centres
Delhi police issues notice to Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar in National Herald probe
The Delhi Polices Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has issued a notice to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar seeking detailed financial and transactional information as part of its ongoing investigation into the National Herald case, officials said on Friday. According to the notice, dated November 29, Shivakumar is believed to possess vital information related to the case registered on October 3 against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. He has been asked to appear before investigators or submit the requested documents by December 19. The EOW has sought details on Shivakumars personal and political background, his association with the Congress, and a complete breakdown of funds allegedly transferred by him or linked entities to Young Indian. Investigators also want information on the purpose and source of these transfers, any communication with Young Indian or AICC officials, and whether the payments were made under instructions from others. Income tax filings, financial statements, and donation certificates related to the transactions have also been requested. Sources close to Shivakumar called the notice politically motivated, alleging he is being targeted for not playing ball with the BJP. They claimed he remains one of the Congress leaders facing the most pressure but insisted the BJP would not succeed in breaking him. (With inputs from PTI)
University of Agricultural Sciences in Mandya is growing tomato and brinjal from the same plant
Congress, BJP Fight Over Upa Lokayuktas Statement On Corruption Status Of Karnataka
Veerappa called upon the members of the society to act before the corruption level touches alarming proportions
Urgent need to use emerging tech in medical education, says INC chairman
A doctor and her son found dead in Shivamogga, suicide suspected
NLSIU student among six Rhodes Scholars-Elect from India for 2026
Presidency University, Bengaluru, celebrates a decennial milestone at its eighth annual convocation
Bengaluru police seize drugs worth 160 crore in 2025
Tunnel To Ease Key Bengaluru Bottleneck Gets Nod, Draws Flak From BJP
Eight years after the controversial steel flyover project was scrapped following opposition and environmental concerns, the Karnataka cabinet has cleared a proposal to address the traffic congestion between Hebbal Junction and Mekhri Circle
New Bescom sub-division office inaugurated in Whitefield
'If I Have Lied, I'll Resign': DK Shivakumar Hits Back At BJP Leader Amid Luxury Watch Row
DK Shivakumar and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy clash in Karnataka over a Cartier watch, with the former presenting his Lokayukta affidavit.
Central Railway begins commissioning for its first Scott Transformer in Kalaburagi
Semicon Manufacturing: Taiwanese firm to invest Rs 1000 crore on industrial park in Karnataka
Taiwan's Allegiance Group will invest Rs 1000 crore in Karnataka for an India-Taiwan Industrial Park. This park will focus on electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. The initiative aims to attract advanced technology and create 800 direct jobs. It will strengthen business ties between India and Taiwan. The project will build a supply chain ecosystem for components and chip design.
The Hindu in School Science Festival to be held in Madikeri on December 13
MLA asks Kaneri Mutt seer to refrain from commenting on others
Freedom of speech does not mean you can insult others says Vijayanand Kashappanavar
Leadership tussle: DKS reaches out to other community leaders
Shivakumar, though enjoys the support of Vokkaliga community, is well aware that he cannot solely depend on the support of his community to become an acceptable leader for all communities and regions
Private driver hacked to death in Doddaballapur
From Nanjangud Banana to Byadagi Chilli: GI Mahotsav 3.0 opens at CFTRI
Jayadeva institute secures NABH accreditation for the fourth consecutive time
IndiGo crisis: Flight cancellation forces newlyweds to join wedding reception in Hubballi virtually
Due to mass cancellation of Indigo flights, the couple who were to fly from Bhubaneswar to Hubballi could not make it to the venue before the scheduled time and day, and joined their own reception via a video call.
CFTRI to develop foods for astronauts, athletes, and Indias ageing population
Swastha Mysuru launched to tackle rising lifestyle-related diseases
The publicprivate initiative aims to curb rising lifestyle diseases through awareness and prevention
Karnataka Agri Minister inaugurates electric tractor mela in Bengaluru
It was organised by the Natural Resources Defense Council, in partnership with Villgro and Moonrider, and facilitated by the Centre of Excellence for Farmer-Producer Organizations
Dharmasthala case: Bail granted but Chinnaiah continues to be in Shivamogga Central Prison
A Dakshina Kannada sessions court had ordered Chinnaiahs release on execution of personal bond of 1 lakh, with two sureties for the like-sum. Official sources said he is yet to arrange the sureties.
Farmers block railway line in Thanjavur, against Karnataka preparing Mekedatu DPR
Tamil Nadu Cauvery Vivasayigal Sangam condemns the Centre for allowing Karnataka to raise the issue of Mekedatu dam before the CWMA in defiance of the Supreme Court directive
General Knowledge: Where Does Karnataka See Its First Sunrise And Earliest Sunset
General Knowledge: Everyone knows Arunachal Pradesh catches Indias first sunrise. But very few can pinpoint where Karnataka sees its first light of day and the earliest sunset.
Such Issues Lead Nowhere: Education Minister Reacts To Hijab-Saffron Row At Karnataka College
Speaking to News18, Madhu Bangarappa said the government wants children to learn the Constitution, not indulge in divisive disputes like the latest hijabsaffron clash.
Weather Alert: Heavy Rain On The Radar, Bengaluru Included
Cyclone Ditva has weakened, prompting IMD to issue a yellow alert for Karnatakas coastal districts. Heavy rain is also expected in several areas, including Bengaluru.
Karnataka signs MoU with The Allegiance Group of Taiwan to establish Ind-Taiwan Industrial Park
The ITIP will serve as a dedicated hub for Taiwanese companies in Electronics and Semiconductors, fostering advanced manufacturing, R&D and Innovation
Gujarats per capita income crosses 3 lakh for first time: Government
With a Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of 24.62 lakh crore in 202324, Gujarat now ranks among the top five largest economies in India, following Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka
Bride and groom miss reception after IndiGo cancels flight; ceremony held virtually in Hubballi
A newlywed couple's wedding reception in Hubballi turned virtual after their IndiGo flight from Bhubaneswar was cancelled last minute. Stranded with parents, the bride and groom joined guests via video conference as relatives waited at the venue. The airline's delayed notification prevented alternative travel, forcing the online ceremony.
A newlywed couple, stranded in Bhubaneswar due to IndiGo flight cancellations, virtually attended their own wedding reception in Hubballi. Their parents represented them at the venue, with the couple appearing on a large screen via video call. This incident highlights the widespread travel chaos caused by airline operational issues, prompting calls for government intervention.
The proposal has received in principle approval, and the project is expected to enhance connectivity between the coast and the hinterlands and usher in economic development, says the MP
Hundreds of passengers, including Namita desperately trying to perform her father's asthi visarjan, were left stranded as IndiGo cancelled hundreds of flights nationwide. The airline cited pilot and crew shortages for the operational meltdown, leaving travellers facing exorbitant rebooking costs and significant distress. Many missed crucial life events and appointments due to the unprecedented disruption.
New KSRTC Bus Routes From Bengaluru Rolled Out, Heres Who Benefits Most
Karnatakas most relied-upon public transport operator has launched two new night services, a non AC sleeper to Manvi and an AC sleeper to Bagalkote.
Congress leadership tussle: Who will lead Karnataka after 2025?
The internal faultlines between the Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar camps have become all but apparent.
A three-judge bench delivered the unanimous verdict after the petitions were referred to the HC following the divergent judgment passed by a division bench on November 19
IndiGo flights faced massive disruptions across India on Thursday. Bengaluru alone saw 52 arrivals and 50 departures cancelled. Passengers experienced long queues and uncertainty. The airline cited pilot shortages and crew duty limits. IndiGo has requested operational exemptions until February 10, 2026, to stabilize operations. Fares on other airlines increased significantly amid the crisis.
Power supply disruption in east Bengaluru on December 6
The scheduled shutdown is necessary to carry out the erection of a 6T3 gantry, installation of 66 kV underhung isolators, and other underground cable termination structure work at the 66/11 kV Kadugodi MUSS
Karnataka's Game of Thrones: When high command goes missing - India Today
Karnataka's Game of Thrones: When high command goes missing India Today
Bengaluru Metro: Purple line services disrupted after suicide attempt; trains run up to Mysore Road
Purple Line metro services in Bengaluru experienced a brief disruption on Thursday morning following a suicide attempt at Kengeri station. Services were consequently limited to Mysore Road station, with operations beyond that point suspended. Commuters faced delays as authorities managed the situation and advised passengers to stay informed.
Row Over Burqa vs Saffron Shawl In Karnataka College, Then A Uniform Order
Tense moments gripped a college in Karnataka yesterday after some students turned up in saffron shawls to protest their classmates' attending classes in burqas.
'Lived reputed life, GBA officials ruined it': Bengaluru techies death note reveals chilling details
A Bengaluru software engineer tragically ended his life, citing harassment by a local family and BBMP officials over alleged building plan violations. A 10-page suicide note details accusations of extortion, with the family allegedly demanding Rs 20 lakh to cease the torment. Police have arrested the couple, with their son being sought.
Twisting Facts: Siddaramaiah Rebuts BJP's 63 Per Cent Corruption Charge
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday refuted BJP leader R Ashoka's accusation regarding a judge's alleged remark about 63 per cent corruption in the state
Tension flared at CG Bellad Govt First Grade College as students donned saffron shawls in protest against peers wearing hijabs. Following a month of demands for a hijab ban, over 50 students wore the saffron attire.
Hulimavu police chased a red sandalwood smuggler 137km to Tamil Nadu, seizing 316 kg of logs and a vehicle, though the suspect escaped. This operation is part of a larger crackdown that has uncovered a syndicate transporting red sanders from Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu via Bengaluru, with a total of 1,143 kg seized.
Dr. Vinod Kumar, Director, Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe, believes that a healthy spirit of collaboration and competition among States will accelerate innovation, and help India build a strong and diversified space industry
Can Karnataka retain its numero uno tag as Indias top destination for space?
Karnataka, which recently approved the Space Technology policy 2025-30, has many leading start-ups in the sector headquartered in its capital Bengaluru. Hemanth C.S. speaks to stakeholders in the ecosystem on the policy and its execution
Santa Cruz Basilica: The 'Sistine Chapel' of Fort Kochi
David Lawrence does not consider himself the ideal Christian. Yet every morning, he slips quietly into the Santa Cruz Basilica in Fort Kochi his parish church and spends thirty unhurried minutes there. This is how I begin my day. This is my ritual, my anchor - and has been for many years now. It is essential. To quieten the mind, to reflect, to lift my thoughts, he says. This reverence, David adds, is stirred in part by the intricate frescoes that stretch across the churchs ceiling. They are luminous and deepen my sense of devotion. Indeed. Step into the Basilica and your gaze is immediately drawn skyward, to the long nave, where the ceiling frescoes unfold like a series of story panels, each scene guiding the eye onward, until it rests at the main altar at the far end. I have been to Rome to see the Sistine Chapel. Many famous murals adorn that chapel. Yet, I feel the ones here at Santa Cruz are no less magical, no less stirring, he adds. The altar of Santa Cruz Basilica Though unfamiliar with the finer points of the art world, Davids nod to the Sistine Chapel is fitting. The frescoes at Santa Cruz Basilica were done by an Italian Jesuit brother and painter named Antonio Moscheni, along with his disciple De Gama, says Rakhi Mariam Johnson, an architect and researcher who has done extensive studies on church architecture of Kerala. Accounts on Antonio reveal that the artist had spent his youth in Rome, studying the masterpieces in the Vatican. Apparently, it is there that he developed an interest in fresco painting. Several of his works can be found in the churches of Italys Bergamo province, and, as his talent attracted attention, in places as far as Croatia and Albania. In 1898, Antonio was assigned work in India to paint the chapel of St Aloysius College in Mangaluru, which was then recently founded by Italian Jesuits, reads a note shared by the college. Over the course of two years, Antonio covered walls, ceiling and pillars with framed, vivid tableaux on the life of St Aloysius Gonzaga, the colleges patron saint, and on the mysteries of the Christian faith. Because paints were not available locally and Europe was too far, Antonio prepared the paints using vegetable dyes, the note further reads. The frescoes that adorn the chapel of St Aloysius College in Mangaluru Though Antonio was to return to Europe after completing the college work, his fame had by then spread in India, and requests came from all quarters for similar works. The chapel of the Kankanady Hospital (Father Muller Hospital), the Mangaluru seminary, the Church of Most Holy Saviour in Bantwal (Karnataka), and the Cathedral of the Holy Name in Bombay (Mumbai) were some of the immediate beneficiaries. Then, in 1905, came the request from the then-bishop of Cochin for work on the newly constructed cathedral in Fort Kochi. Now, as equally enchanting as Antonios masterpiece in Mangaluru was the storied history of the Cochin cathedral, rendering it impossible for an artist then to overlook a chance to work here. The cathedral was built on the site where a church had stood for centuries, says Rakhi. The original church, built in 1505 during the Portuguese period, was repurposed into an arms storehouse when the Dutch had foothold in Cochin, and was later destroyed when the British took over in 1806. The frescoes that adorn the chapel of St Aloysius College in Mangaluru The present cathedrals construction, she says, began in 1887 and was completed in 1905, a period when the Neo-Gothic style was popular worldwide. The Indo-Gothic architecture twin towers, pointed arches, ribbed vaults and decorative elements must have been a departure from the Kerala-style, Baroque-influenced facades common in Kerala then, she observes. Therefore, Santa Cruz Basilica is one of the rare churches in Kerala, Rakhi adds. Add to this amalgamation the mastery of Antonios artworks, and what you have is indeed a wonder. Sadly, it is not adequately preserved, the parishioners point out. The frescoes that adorn Santa Cruz Basilica in Fort Kochi And no one feels the pain more profoundly than young Lynell de Rozario, whose brother describes her as deeply religious. I have been part of Santa Cruz Basilica my entire life. I have seen the gradual deterioration of the murals and ceiling paintings up close, says Lynell, even amidst a flurry of work tending to the upcoming consecration of a new bishop in Fort Kochi after 25 years. What used to be vibrant and full of detail is now faded, with visible moisture damage and fragile patches that can no longer be ignored. Agnes* (name changed), another parishioner, feels the same. They have done some restorations. But it has come at the cost of these works not looking like historic paintings anymore. They likely painted on top of the original, she says. Unsound and unscientific restoration work taken on the instigation of those who are clearly not experts in the field has been the bane of built heritage in Kerala, points out Biley Menon, co-convenor of the local chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH). David concurs. Recently, he and several others had to step in to dissuade a move to redo the cathedrals altar. Finally, it was paused so as not to create needless disturbances during the tourism season. As you know, scores of tourists come to see this church, which has a huge historical and cultural significance, he says. Santa Cruz Basilica; A self-portrait of Antonio Moscheni One of the likely reasons why the frescoes here have remained largely intact for this long despite being so close to the sea and the erratic restoration attempts lies in a secret technique employed by Antonio, reveals Nilabh Sinha, the principal director of INTACH New Delhi and an expert on murals. Apparently, there are two types of fresco work: buono (true fresco) and secco. Secco is the method most commonly used in India. It involved applying dry plaster to the wall and then painting on it with pigments, says Nilabh. Antonios works were done in the true fresco or buono style. The other place you see this kind of work is the Sistine Chapel. Here, the artist prepares a lime-based plaster and paints on it while its still wet. The pigment fuses into the plaster as it dries, forming a permanent bond. Over time, carbonation occurs, creating a protective film over the painting, Nilabh says. This, he adds, ensures the painting remains intact unless the plaster or wall itself is damaged. Antonios work in Mangalurus St Aloysius College was done in the buono method, and given that the Kochi cathedral was also done by him, it is safe to assume that it is a similar method. However, to be sure and a conservation treatment to be designed, a technical study has to be made, Nilabh concludes. The silhouette of Santa Cruz Basilica This is also what a section of the parishioners suggests: regular checks and a complete scientific study. After all, these are not just paintings. They are part of Kochis heritage and cultural landscape, points out a church member. A careful, well-guided restoration, he insists, is essential. Antonio was a man of God. His paintings not only draw the admiration of all who see them, but also raise their hearts and minds to God, says an official of the chapel at St Aloysius College. For Antonio, who now rests in an unmarked grave somewhere in Kochi (sadly, he died four days before the consecration of the church in 1905), what better tribute than to see his final work restored to their due glory. Perhaps when Monsignor Antony Kattiparambil takes charge as the 36th bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cochin on December 7, could his first set of orders also include this?
BJP to target Siddaramaiahs Ahinda image at winter session
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Boards EMI drive extends to commercial properties
Toy train at MG Park neglected and damaged
HealthEdge deal marks Frank DSouzas redux
Hosur cross BRTS bus shelter to be dismantled for flyover work
Fake scribe cons homemaker of Rs 20 lakh with Nada Habba lure, nabbed at Bengaluru airport
Lakhs of devotees throng Huligi Temple during Hosthila Hunnime
