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The Times of India

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30% teachers on SIR duty, academic lessons in Karnataka govt schools take a hit

Thousands of Karnataka government and aided schools have halted learning activities. An estimated thirty percent of teachers are drafted for electoral roll revision duties. This situation has led to significant learning loss and disrupted academic schedules. Many schools are now functioning with minimal staff, impacting educational delivery. Experts suggest rescheduling the entire academic year to mitigate these effects.

19 Jul 2026 8:39 am
19 Jul 2026 12:19 am
Loose-lipped, drunken bar confession exposes murder of 16-year-old eloped girl in Karnataka; body exhumed

A week-long mystery ended with the exhumation of a 16-year-old girl's body. The accused minor boy's uncle confessed to the crime while intoxicated. The teenagers had eloped from Bengaluru and were living as daily wage earners. An argument led to an accidental discharge of a gun, causing the girl's death. Police have taken the accused into custody and are investigating the incident.

18 Jul 2026 9:48 pm
Legislators pitch Sira as second international airport of Bengaluru region

Proposed Site is 150km From Kempegowda International Airport

18 Jul 2026 8:42 pm
Former PM HD Deve Gowda's wife Chennamma passes away after cardiac arrest

Chennamma Deve Gowda, wife of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, passed away on Saturday. She was admitted to Manipal Hospital for a respiratory ailment and suffered a cardiac arrest. Chennamma was the survivor of an acid attack in February 2001. She married H D Deve Gowda in 1954 and had six children. Despite her prominent family, she largely remained away from the public spotlight.

18 Jul 2026 6:58 pm
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar assures compliance as SC orders GBA polls before December 31

The Supreme Court has granted a final extension for Greater Bengaluru Authority elections. These elections for 369 wards will now occur by December 2026. Karnataka cited voter roll revision challenges for the delay. The court criticized previous delaying tactics by the authority. The government committed to completing all pending local body polls this year.

18 Jul 2026 7:42 am
18 Jul 2026 12:03 am