The Times of India

City's Silver Songbirds, founded by former diplomat and ambassador Nirupama Rao, provides a platform for seniors to connect and express themselves.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of being a parasite after its split with the DMK, highlighting the party's alleged failures in Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. He also criticized the Congress's internal struggles in forming a government in Kerala, pointing to a pattern of ackstabbing MLAs and broken promises.

Karnataka is grappling with a surge in dog-bite incidents, with over two lakh cases reported in just the first four months of 2026, tragically leading to 25 rabies deaths. Vijayapura and Bengaluru are among the worst-hit districts. This alarming trend follows a consistent rise in cases and fatalities over the past three years, highlighting a growing public health concern.

Bengaluru's Amruthadhare milk bank at Vani Vilas Hospital has provided vital nutrition to over 3,600 vulnerable newborns since 2022. Collecting 863 litres from nearly 4,000 donors, the bank supports babies whose mothers face feeding challenges. The initiative emphasizes supplementing, not replacing, maternal feeding, ensuring all infants receive essential nourishment.

Step into the world of Bengalurus UHS Santhe, where the GKVK campus comes alive bi-monthly with the aroma of farm-fresh produce and the warmth of homemade delicacies. In a delightful departure from the fast-paced world of delivery apps, this fair invites food lovers to connect directly with farmers and self-help groups, rediscovering traditional spices and age-old recipes.

Karnataka's Planning and Statistics Minister, D. Sudhakar, a senior Congress leader and MLA from Hiriyur, passed away early Sunday at 66 after a prolonged lung infection. His demise, confirmed by the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, has deeply saddened Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who lauded Sudhakar's exemplary public service as a cabinet colleague and legislator.

Azim Premji University suspended one student for two years and warned two others following a cancelled Kashmir discussion disrupted by alleged ABVP activists. Students protested the university's disciplinary committee, arguing they are being penalized for actions by outsiders. The university maintains its decision after a thorough inquiry, stating disciplinary action was taken against three students.