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BENGALURU BJP MLA S.R. Vishwanath on Sunday claimed that there is an audio recording of a person demanding ₹4 lakh and ₹3.5 lakh to construct huts illegally in Kogilu Layout, Yelahanka, amid the controversy surrounding the demolition of houses in the area. Speaking to repor
Bengaluru With Bengaluru’s population expected to double in the next 20 to 25 years, the State government has decided to invest ₹1.5 lakh crore to address the city’s growing infrastructure challenges, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Sunday. Speaking at the 40t
Encouragement for arts BENGALURU Art is a mirror of a State’s culture and heritage, and Chitrasanthe has emerged as a vital platform bringing artists and art lovers together, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Sunday. He was speaking after inaugurating the 23rd edition of
After the Ballari brawl in which a Congress worker died due to gunfire, Janardhana Reddy expressed fear of a threat to his life. BENGALURU BJP MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy has claimed that he and his family face a serious threat to their lives following the recent violent clas
Minister seeks safeguards after insurance lapse deprived bereaved family of full entitlement. BENGALURU In the wake of technical lapses that resulted in a reduced insurance payout to the family of late IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi, Medical Education and Skill Development Mi
Chikkamagaluru The Karnataka Information Commission, established on October 12, 2005, has played a pivotal role in bringing transparency and accountability to governance, stated State Information Commissioner Dr. Harish Kumar. He shared these views while addressing a distri
Udupi A major financial irregularity has surfaced at the Ampar Cooperative Agricultural Society (Ltd) in the jurisdiction of Shankaranarayana police station.Sadashiva Vaidya, who served as the in-charge Chief Executive Officer during the 2023-24 fiscal year, faces allegations
Karwar Rafiq Yallur, the man who stabbed 30-year-old Ranjita Bansode to death in Kalammanagara locality of Yallapur town, was found dead on Sunday. He had apparently taken his own life in a nearby forest. Rafiq attacked Ranjita by slashing her throat with a knife before fle
Chitradurga In a ceremonial event at V.V. Sagar Reservoir, District-in-Charge Minister D. Sudhakar performed a ritual offering, marking another milestone for the reservoir. The dam, adorned with colorful floral decorations, witnessed Sudhakar along with legislators B.G. Govind
The new initiative, in collaboration with Home and Women & Child Development departments, aims to provide immediate protection and support to those facing violence or exploitation. Udupi The Karnataka government has formally launched its ambitious ‘AkkaPade’ scheme, a dedic
Chitradurga branch canal under Bhadra Dam Project nears completion, set for trial water flow by February 2026 Chitradurga The construction of the Chitradurga branch canal under the Bhadra Dam Project is nearing completion, with all previous hurdles resolved. The 114 km cana
New Delhi Investigations into the "white-collar" terror module linked to the blast near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10 last year show that highly educated doctors used a sophisticated web of "ghost" SIM cards and encrypted apps to coordinate with Pakistani handlers, officials
New Delhi Water conservationist Rajendra Singh, popularly known as the ‘Waterman of India’, has termed the Indore water contamination tragedy a “disaster created by a corrupt system”. He said the deaths caused by polluted drinking water in the city reflect deep administrative
Faridabad A shocking new detail has emerged in the Faridabad gang-rape case, with police confirming that the 25-year-old woman was assaulted inside a private hospital’s ambulance, not a van as initially reported. According to investigators, the two accused, who worked as a dri
Bengaluru The Karnataka government is mulling handing over the probe into the recent violent clashes in Ballari, in which one person was killed, to the CID, Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Sunday. The clashes were triggered by a dispute over tying a banner near BJP MLA
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urged the Devang community to unite, promote women’s empowerment, and pursue inclusive development through education and organization Quote“When marginalized communities come together in unity, caste divisions lose significance. Organize as one strong
India expressed concern over Venezuela after a U.S. military operation detained President Maduro, urging dialogue and regional stability New Delhi India on Sunday voiced “deep concern” over the fast-moving developments in Venezuela after the United States reportedly carried
BJP warns of protest Bengaluru BJP MLA S T Somashekar has warned the state government of strong protests if illegal stone mining allegedly taking place around Chikkanahalli in Kengeri hobli is not stopped, claiming that the activity has already led to the death of leopards
