The Times of India

Karnataka government is considering a single airport for Ballari, Vijayanagara, and Koppal districts due to mixed results of the Centre's Udan scheme. Infrastructure Minister MB Patil highlighted struggles of regional airports post-Udan support, aiming to avoid a 'white elephant' project. The state is examining a viable model for the Kalyana Karnataka region, with land already acquired for a Ballari airport.

A young schoolgirl in Belagavi has uncovered a centuries-old hero stone, previously worshipped as a local deity. The intricately carved stone depicts a warrior defending cattle, with celestial beings guiding him to heaven. This discovery challenges existing beliefs about the stone's origin and its connection to local legends, potentially predating the era of Veera Rani Belawadi Mallamma.

India faces a severe crunch in liquefied natural gas and commercial LPG supplies due to West Asian conflict disruptions. The government is reallocating gas, prioritizing domestic use. This has led to reduced industrial supply, impacting restaurants and hotels nationwide, forcing menu changes and even temporary closures as black marketing emerges.

An India-Australia research partnership has successfully tested agricultural waste, like rice husk pellets, as a coal substitute in steel production. This innovation offers a significant pathway to cut emissions from India's growing steel industry. The project aims to reduce carbon dioxide output by up to 50 percent.

Bengaluru and Chennai restaurants face a critical shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, threatening temporary shutdowns. Supply disruptions and oil companies prioritizing domestic use have left eateries struggling. Industry bodies are urging immediate intervention, while some establishments are turning to induction stoves and electric cooking, boosting sales of these alternatives.

DK Shivakumar reflects on pivotal moments in public life, including his Tihar Jail experience and Sonia Gandhi's visit, highlighting the importance of loyalty. He details his journey rebuilding the Karnataka Congress, emphasizing openness, accessibility, and merit, leading to the party's 2023 election victory through focus on public welfare and social justice.

Cybercriminals are now exploiting the 5G rollout to scam citizens. A retiree lost over Rs 8.2 lakh after a fraudster, posing as a telecom executive, tricked him into a fake 5G upgrade. The scammer blocked alerts and siphoned funds via gift vouchers and digital wallets, highlighting evolving cybercrime tactics.

Bengaluru East City Corporation has the fewest voters and wards. The latest draft voter list shows 88.9 lakh voters, with a slight increase in women voters. Objections were minimal, mostly from political parties. Subramanyapura ward boasts the highest voter count, while Kotthur in East Corporation has the least.

A primary school teacher supports the state's initiative to restrict social media for children under 16, citing research on screen time's impact on development and the addictive nature of platforms. Emphasizing the importance of natural learning and real-world interactions, the teacher urges schools and families to foster balanced habits for children's healthy growth and meaningful connections.

A realtor from Bengaluru Rural was kidnapped and murdered, his body discovered in Tamil Nadu. Assailants intercepted his car, sprayed his friend with a chemical, and abducted him. Police suspect a former business associate, Mohan Babu, driven by financial disputes and resentment, is involved in the crime.

I am in receipt of representation from the Bangalore Hotels Association (Regd.) regarding concerns related to the continuity of commercial LPG supply to restaurants, hotels and other establishments in the hospitality sector. The restaurant and food service industry relies significantly on commercial LPG for daily kitchen operations. Unlike several other sectors, most commercial kitchens currently do not have immediate alternatives such as PNG connectivity or electric cooking systems at scale, Su

A class nine student was apprehended after allegedly attacking peers with a sharp object and an iron rod at a private residential school. The rampage resulted in one student's death and seven others injured. The motive behind the Saturday night incident remains under investigation.

An Indian IT startup, Anthropic Softwares Private Limited, is in a brand name dispute with US AI firm Anthropic PBC and its Indian subsidiary, Anthropic India Private Limited. The Belagavi court heard arguments from Anthropic India, which claimed to be a separate legal entity.

Karnataka faces a significant postgraduate medical seat vacancy, with 783 seats remaining unfilled after counselling concluded. This year's trend sees even coveted specialities like general medicine and radio diagnosis with vacant positions, a departure from previous years where only pre- and para-clinical seats were affected.