The Times of India

A significant portion of engineering students in Karnataka are paying for mandatory internships, with allegations that Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) takes a 25% cut. While VTU claims this covers portal maintenance, students report difficulty finding free opportunities. The university plans to reduce its share next academic year, aiming to alleviate student financial burdens.

Veteran freedom fighter and former Karnataka minister Bheemanna Khandre has passed away at 102. A prominent Congress leader and cooperative movement stalwart, Khandre served as Transport Minister and was instrumental in keeping Bidar district within Karnataka. His contributions to agriculture and education were significant. He is survived by his son, current Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre.

With the Labour Ministry asking quick-commerce platforms to drop the 10-minute delivery promise, Indias obsession with instant gratification is facing its first major regulatory pushback.

FROM CAFS AND CINEMAS TO WORKSHOPS AND LONG WALKS, GOING OUT ALONE IS NOW A DELIBERATE CHOICE