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India faces a critical cybersecurity skills shortage, with over 300,000 trained professionals needed to combat rising threats. Industry leaders emphasize the urgent need for practical training beyond theory in colleges. Initiatives like WIC x Saksham aim to equip a million Indians in AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity to secure the nation's digital future and economic growth.

A construction labourer has accused a building owner of sexual harassment on December 1. When her husband intervened, the owner allegedly assaulted him with a brick. The husband has filed a complaint with Chikkajala police, and the owner has been summoned for questioning.

A Bengaluru techie tragically ended his life, citing relentless harassment from neighbours and civic officials over a Rs 20 lakh demand. Murali Govindaraju was found dead in his under-construction home, leaving a note detailing his torment. His neighbours have been arrested, accused of extorting money under the guise of activism, leading to this devastating outcome.

A Bengaluru techie died by suicide, accusing a couple and Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officials of abetting his extreme act through harassment and extortion. The deceased's mother filed a complaint against Shashi and Usha Nambiar for demanding Rs 20 lakh and allegedly encouraging officials to harass her son. The couple has been remanded in judicial custody.

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna's plea for bail and suspension of his life sentence in a rape case. Justices K S Mudagal and Venkatesh Naik T cited the gravity of the offense and multiple pending cases against Revanna as reasons for denial.

Karnataka government has extended its menstrual leave policy to state government employees, benefiting over 1.5 lakh women. This move follows a high court challenge by the Bangalore Hotels Association, which argued the initial policy was discriminatory. The new directive allows one day of paid menstrual leave per month without a medical certificate.

IndiGo has cancelled over 70 flights nationwide due to crew shortages, significantly impacting operations from Bengaluru and Mumbai. The airline cited technology issues, airport congestion, and operational requirements, but sources point to the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms as the primary cause.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar downplayed slogans raised in his support, calling them routine political enthusiasm and not a cause for over-interpretation. He emphasized unity within the Congress government ahead of the assembly session and confirmed his departure for Delhi to attend a private function and a party protest.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar shared a politically charged breakfast featuring country chicken and vegetarian dishes. The meal, intended to project unity ahead of the winter session, saw both leaders emphasizing their harmonious working relationship and dismissing rumors of internal rifts. Their coordinated appearance, including matching luxury watches, further fueled speculation about a united front.

A self-proclaimed Ayurvedic healer, Vijay Guruji, was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly defrauding an engineer of Rs 48 lakh. The healer sold expensive and harmful products for sexual health issues, leading to the victim developing kidney problems. Police are seeking the owner of the medicine shop involved in the scam.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's comment to a female reporter that she was missing something in life for being a strict vegetarian has garnered attention. The remark was made during a breakfast meeting with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, where their differing food preferences were highlighted.

In a shocking turn of events, Bengaluru's police department is on high alert following a fraudulent bomb threat email directed at the police commissioner. The alarming communication, dispatched from a Gmail account, cautioned about potential explosions targeting Kempegowda International Airport and prominent shopping centers.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar shared a 'naati koli'-powered breakfast at Shivakumar's residence to project unity and quell rumors of a leadership change. The meal, featuring traditional dishes, was followed by a press conference where both leaders emphasized their brotherhood and commitment to working together.

Bengaluru-born engineer Amar Subramanya, a Google and Microsoft veteran, has been appointed Apple's new VP of AI. This high-profile move signals Apple's intensified efforts in the AI race. Subramanya, with expertise in semi-supervised learning and NLP, will lead foundation models, machine learning research, and AI safety, aiming to revitalize Siri and boost Apple's AI capabilities against rivals.