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India

Centre does a volte-face, rolls back ‘Sanchar Saathi’

The Department of Telecom stated it is removing the order mandating installation of the Sanchar Saathi app, following a 10-fold jump in voluntary app downlaods in just one day New Delhi The Centre, after backlash, removed on Wednesday the mandatory pre-installation of Sanch

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Bengaluru

Karnataka signs MoUs to boost tech innovation

Bengaluru The Government of Karnataka signed two major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday, aimed at positioning the State as India’s leading technology and innovation hub. The agreements focus on blockchain, cybersecurity, and energy-efficient infrastructure for AI

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Bengaluru

Fake exam news triggers panic among students

BENGALURU Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa has strongly warned against the spread of false news claiming that the third exam for SSLC and PUC students has been cancelled. He clearly stated that the exam method remains the same as last year and that all three exams will b

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Bengaluru

Raj Bhavan renamed ‘Lok Bhavan’ in Karnataka

Bengaluru The name of Karnataka’s Raj Bhavan has now been officially changed. As per the Union Home Ministry’s decision to rename Raj Bhavans across the country, the Governor’s residence in Bengaluru will now be known as ‘Lok Bhavan Karnataka’. This change takes effect immedia

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Bengaluru

KSRTC supports families, launches new software

BENGALURU The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Wednesday provided major financial help to families of employees who passed away and also launched its new commercial management software, “e-Vaneejya,” at its Central Office in Bengaluru. Transport and Muz

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Bengaluru

Court freezes Rs 82 lakh found at Darshan’s residence

Bengaluru In a major development, the 57th CCH Court has ordered that Rs 82 lakh found at Darshan’s residence remain with the Income Tax Department while investigations continue. The funds were initially seized by Kamakshipalya police from Darshan’s house and another property

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Bengaluru

Rape case: HC rejects Prajwal Revanna’s bail plea yet again

Bengaluru The High Court has given another major setback to former MP Prajwal Revanna, who is serving a life sentence in a rape case. On Wednesday, the court dismissed his plea seeking suspension of the sentence and release on bail. His lawyer, Siddharth Luthra, argued that

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Bengaluru

Politics never stays permanent: DK Suresh

BENGALURU Former MP DK Suresh said there is no need to give too much importance to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s remark that “politics is not permanent.” Speaking to reporters outside his Sadashivanagar residence, he said the CM’s words were spoken casually in conversation and

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Bengaluru

Stop selling non-Nandini brands or lose licence: KMF

The move comes after reports that several booths were selling snacks, water bottles, and other branded goods alongside Nandini milk, curd, and ghee Bengaluru Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (KMF) has issued strict orders to its Nandini booth owners,

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Bengaluru

Agniveers graduate at Madras Engineer Group Parade

BENGALURU The Madras Engineer Group & Centre hosted the Passing Out Parade for the sixth batch of 788 Agniveers, marking the completion of their rigorous training and induction into the Indian Army. The iconic Drill Square came alive with ceremonial precision as the young sold

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Karnataka

Complaint against Ranveer Singh for hurting religious sentiments

Bengaluru A formal complaint has been filed at Bengaluru’s High Grounds Police Station against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 28. The

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Bengaluru

Min reviews ongoing metro, road works

BENGALURU The Bengaluru North City Corporation carried out a joint inspection on Wednesday after Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda reviewed the ongoing metro and road works along the Outer Ring Road and Bellary Road. The Minister visited key stretches from Nagawara Juncti

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Bengaluru

Gandhi Bazaar footpath cleared of encroachments

BENGALURU The Bengaluru Central Municipal Corporation carried out a major operation today to clear long-standing footpath encroachments in the Gandhi Bazaar area of Chikkapet division. Commissioner Rajendra Cholan said the action was taken after several warnings were issued

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Bengaluru

Venugopal controls Cong, not Kharge: Chalavadi

He criticized the Congress for ignoring state issues due to internal rivalries between the CM and DyCM. Bengaluru Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, has claimed that Congress’s real high command in Karnataka is KC Venugopal, not Ma

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Karnataka

Hanuman Devotees’ procession faces tension near Jamia Masjid

Srirangapatna  A grand Hanuman Malaadhari devotional procession took place in Srirangapatna on Wednesday, drawing hundreds of devotees from the district and neighboring regions. The event began at the Niminamb Temple on the outskirts of the town and proceeded toward the Sriran

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Karnataka

MP Prabha Mallikarjun raises demand for BSNL tower installation

MP Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun urges immediate BSNL tower installation in villages and calls for pending employee pay revision DAVANAGEREDuring the Zero Hour in Parliament on Wednesday, MP Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun urged the Central Government to address the long-pending issue of inst

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