The Times of India News

Karnataka's cabinet has strongly opposed the Centre's new rural employment scheme, G-RAM-G, deeming it a blow to federalism and the right to work. The state is exploring its own rural employment guarantee program, potentially foregoing central funding to protect jobs and local development. This move comes as the new scheme shifts funding responsibilities to states.

Cybercrime police have arrested two individuals, a software engineer and an auto driver, for allegedly posting obscene and derogatory content on social media targeting actor Darshan's wife, Vijayalakshmi. She had filed a complaint alleging defamatory comments and messages against her and her family on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) has finally blinked and will soon make it mandatory for builders to mention parking spaces in allotment letters and agreements for sale an issue long flagged by flat buyers who have been having parking space-related disputes with builders. With this, accessibility-related concerns and safety and usability issues are also being addressed.

The NIA has filed a second chargesheet in the Bengaluru prison radicalisation case, naming three more individuals linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. The accused allegedly facilitated terror plots, aided prisoner escape, and smuggled phones into jail. This development expands the probe into a conspiracy threatening national security.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Rajajinagar MLA Suresh Kumar's 702 km cycling journey from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari. The 70-year-old MLA's feat, achieved five days after recovering from a serious ailment, highlights his grit and promotes fitness. Kumar's ride, part of a local cycling initiative, inspires resilience and healthy living.

A Supreme Court-appointed panel will inspect Bannerghatta National Park today following a plea against the government's 2018 decision to significantly reduce its eco-sensitive zone. The move, which shrunk the ESZ from 268.9 sq km to 168.

A visitor from Pune was impressed by Nexus Koramangala Mall's 'Pink Parking' initiative, reserved for expecting mothers. This thoughtful design choice, located near the entrance, offers convenience and dignity, highlighting the mall's commitment to inclusive and user-centric retail spaces. The mall aims to create empathetic environments by anticipating visitor needs.