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'Not Hitler rule': DK Shivakumar slams Centre over handling of womens reservation bill

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar criticizes the Centre's approach to the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill. He states the opposition was not consulted. Shivakumar argues for wider consultation in democratic processes. He claims the bill's introduction during elections and potential redrawing of constituencies is unacceptable. The INDIA bloc has shown unity in opposing the move.

19 Apr 2026 1:13 pm
From 73% to 86%: Minister says planned intervention drove PU result turnaround

Karnataka's II PU exam-1 saw a record 86.4% pass rate, attributed to strategic interventions by the education department. Key measures included timely syllabus completion, standardized study materials, and early teacher appointments. State-level preparatory exams identified learning gaps, enabling targeted support. Accountability was emphasized, with focused attention on underperforming regions and consistent monitoring of academic progress across colleges.

19 Apr 2026 10:39 am
Lenskart clarifies store dress code after online backlash

In response to feedback from social media, Lenskart is updating its in-store dress code to embrace religious expressions among employees. This decision comes after an internal guideline that mistakenly restricted spiritual symbols, such as tilaks and bindis, faced backlash for promoting discrimination.

19 Apr 2026 6:02 am
Cheetahs arrive in Bengaluru from South Africa as Karnataka joins India's Cheetah revival mission

Karnataka has welcomed four cheetahs from South Africa as part of an ex-situ conservation program at Bannerghatta Biological Park. These cheetahs, two males and two females, arrived on Saturday and will be housed in special enclosures after a 30-day quarantine. This initiative aims to revive the species' presence in India and enhance public awareness and scientific research.

18 Apr 2026 11:01 am
TCS Nashik case: No harassment or conversion plaint, says IT firm; sets up oversight panel

In light of recent allegations regarding sexual harassment and religious coercion at the Nashik unit, TCS's CEO K Krithivasan has reported the establishment of an oversight committee to evaluate the situation. Initial investigations revealed no formal complaints filed, yet suspended employees are currently facing scrutiny.

18 Apr 2026 6:09 am
Karnataka Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni gets life term for 2016 murder, faces disqualification

Dharwad Rural MLA Vinay Kulkarni received a life sentence for the 2016 murder of BJP worker Yogesh Gowda. A special court found Kulkarni and 16 others guilty of plotting the assassination. The court also ordered Kulkarni to pay compensation to Gowda's children. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar called it a political conspiracy and expressed faith in higher courts for justice.

18 Apr 2026 4:19 am