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BENGALURU The National Herald was born during the freedom struggle of this country. Nehru started this newspaper in 1937. This is the property of the Congress party. This is not the property of Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, KPCC President DK Shivakumar said. If I am the pr
BENGALURU The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Lieutenant Colonel Deepak Kumar Sharma and Vinod Kumar, officers posted in the Department of Defence Production of the Ministry of Defence, on charges of corruption, officials said. Deepak Kumar Sharma has bee
BENGALURU After over six years, commuters are set to regain full access to Kamaraj Road, between Cubbon Road and Cauvery Emporium junction on MG Road, from the first week of January 2026. Reopening the stretch for two-way traffic is expected to significantly ease congestion
BENGALURU Former cricketer and Karnataka’s Forest and Wildlife ambassador Anil Kumble flagged off an ambulance exclusively for urban wildlife. Launched through a partnership between AI-native automotive platform company Tekion and Praana Animal Foundation, the initiative aims
Government is creating opportunities for young athletes through scholarships, training programmes and incentive schemes BENGALURU Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, called upon sportspersons to utilize government support and enhance Karnataka’s reputation at the global level thr
The deepfake fever that has been plaguing actors and actresses has now reached President Droupadi Murmu BENGALURU An FIR has been registered at the city's Mahalaxmi Layout police station against the person and social media account who made a 'deepfake' video in Murmu's nam
MandyaIn a deeply moving incident that has drawn praise from across the region, the parents of a young man who died in a road accident chose to donate his organs, giving new life to several others. The incident occurred in Belagola village of Srirangapatna, where the family’s hum
Alert villagers stopped illegal calf transport near Hunasepalya, rescuing fourteen animals and prompting swift police action. HanurIn a decisive act of vigilance, members of the public rescued 14 calves that were being illegally transported to a slaughterhouse in neighbouring
Child Marriage Awareness AnekalAnekal town witnessed a strong show of social commitment on Saturday as a large-scale legal awareness program focusing on the prevention of child marriage was organized, drawing enthusiastic participation from hundreds of students. The event aime
A leopard attack in Gangavadi village killed four cows, triggering panic and renewed calls for urgent wildlife intervention. YelandurA tragic incident highlighting the growing man-animal conflict was reported from Yelandur taluk, where a leopard leapt over a wire fence and kil
Preparations are complete for Town Panchayat and Municipal Council by-elections scheduled in Doddaballapura on December 21. DoddaballapuraThe Bashettihalli Town Panchayat elections in Doddaballapura taluk and the by-election to the 21st ward of the Hemavathipete Municipal Coun
BENGALURU Bengaluru saw a heartwarming gesture on Sunday as the local humanitarian group, Humanity Is Religion, carried out a large blanket distribution drive. Over 1,000 blankets were handed out to homeless people and those living on the streets, bringing much-needed warmth d
Bengaluru Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday described former minister KN Rajanna as a close associate and recalled that he had appointed him as Apex Bank chairman during his tenure in the SM Krishna government. Responding to questions about Rajanna’s recent visit,
Traffic woes BENGALURU Traffic congestion at key junctions in Bengaluru continues to be a headache for both commuters and police, especially during peak hours, with some of the intersections witnessing cumulative queues extending more than 10 km. The city’s busiest traf
Rising ridership and fares lift collections sharply, yet heavy interest, depreciation and expenses continue to undermine the city’s metro financesBENGALURU Namma Metro has recorded a sharp rebound in its financial performance during 2024–25, with operating revenue rising to Rs
The weather may seem unpredictable on the surface, it follows the well-established physical principles of nature BENGALURU Bengaluru’s recent cold spell and dense fog have surprised residents, as such weather is typically associated with the northern plains of India. Howeve
HuliyaruStrong opposition has emerged from villagers in Huliyaru against the proposed construction of a solid waste disposal unit planned by the Huliyaru Town Panchayat near Melanahalli village in the hobli. The resistance came to the fore when Tahsildar M. Mamatha visited the pr
ChintamaniGrowing public discontent has been reported in Chintamani taluk, where residents allege that authorities are turning a blind eye to the continued practice of banned African catfish farming. The illegal activity is reportedly taking place unabated around Chinnasandra vil
