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BENGALURU Opposition Leader R. Ashoka on Friday demanded that ongoing corruption cases in Karnataka be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing recent public remarks by judges who claimed corruption levels in the state had reached 63 percent. Addressing
India and Canada advanced their improving ties as officials discussed enhancing security cooperation and expanding collaboration across key sectors. Ottawa Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K. Patnaik, met Canadian Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree to disc
India SouthSudan Partnership Juba India and South Sudan convened their first-ever Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Juba on December 4, 2025, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic engagement between the two nations. Delegations from both sides reviewed
Cybersecurity threats have surged in 2025, with ransomware affecting 72.7% of organizations and global cybercrime costs projected to exceed $10.5 trillion annually. Driven by AI enhancements and geopolitical tensions, these risks demand urgent regulatory and technological respons
Investigators say Soyab aided planner Umar by obtaining chemicals, shelter, and housing, becoming the case’s seventh arrest NEW DELHIA Delhi court has extended the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) custody of Soyab, an accused in the November 10 Red Fort blast, by 10 more
Nagender said he will argue his disqualification case in the Supreme Court, expressed confidence in elections, and stated Telangana will progress strongly if Revanth Reddy remains Chief Minister for a decade HYDERABADFormer minister and Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender, who is a
Bengaluru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the government will declare September 13 as Women Employees’ Day to honour the significant contribution of women working in the state administration. Speaking at a women’s conference organised by the Karnataka State Governme
SC asks states, UT’s to provide more staff for SIR New Delhi The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a series of directions to address the challenges faced by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) during the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across various states. A
India reported 18,822 nationals deported from the US since 2009, with 3,258 in 2025, as Jaishankar flagged concerns over deportee treatment New Delhi The United States has deported a total of 18,822 Indian nationals since 2009, including 3,258 individuals so far in 2025, th
Karnataka Cabinet approves eight key Bills, including the Hate Crimes Bill, targeting hate speech, social boycotts, and digital accountability statewide Bengaluru The Karnataka Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has approved eight major draft Bills, including
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for high-level talks with PM Modi, focusing on trade, energy, and strategic cooperation New Delhi Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. P
DREAM SHATTERED BENGALURU The relentless pressure of a neighbourhood dispute, a looming civic notice, and a Rs 20-lakh demand he said he could not meet, a combination that pushed a 45-year-old techie to end his life inside the very house he was trying to build.Hours before
Minister MB Patil has instructed officials to prepare a vision document to expand the manufacturing and design sector of mobile and electronic products BENGALURU Large and Medium Industries Minister M. B. Patil on Thursday directed officials to prepare a vision document a
IndiGo has been hit by flight disruptions over the past few days due to various factors, including crew shortages, technology-related issues, and airport congestion BENGALURU India's largest airline, IndiGo, cancelled 136 flights at Bengaluru's KIA over two days due to a c
Chitradurga Gadag, Haveri and Chitradurga districts have been officially placed in the ‘highest climate-risk’ category, highlighting the growing vulnerability of Karnataka’s rain-dependent agricultural regions. The classification reflects the mounting challenges posed by errat
MangaluruThe Kalkura Foundation’s traditional calendar for the year 2026 was formally released in the divine presence of the Brindavana at Sri Guru Raghavendra Math in Mantralaya. The revered pontiff, Sri Subhudendra Teertha Swamiji, performed the official release, marking the oc
A Kalaburagi man turned to theft to meet expenses of his live-in relationship, leading police to multiple crimes. KalaburagiAs modernity grows, lifestyle choices influenced by Western culture are becoming increasingly visible, especially in urban centres. While Indian traditio
Short Circuit Fire BidarA severe fire caused by an alleged short circuit reduced seven acres of standing sugarcane to ashes in Siddeshwara village of Balki taluk, Bidar district, on Thursday. The incident has left local farmer Sangamesh Taranalli shattered as an entire year of
