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An event in Ramanagara honoured Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary with tributes and recognitions. RamanagaraThe 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was celebrated at Patel Public English School on Magadi Road, Kempegowda Circle. The event was o
BENGALURU Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara said the government will seek the Law Department’s opinion before taking further action following the Supreme Court’s stay on the SIT investigation into the Dharmasthala Burude case. Reacting to the court’s order, he stated, “I ha
BENGALURU The logo for the Chief Minister Cup 2026 Cricket and Badminton Tournament, organized by ‘9 Dreams’ for public representatives, officials, media, film, and medical professionals, was unveiled by Chief Minister’s Media Advisor KV Prabhakar. The simple yet significan
Bengaluru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that a decision will soon be made after consultations with the Law Department and legal experts regarding the demand for 1% internal reservation for the nomadic community. He chaired a meeting with representatives of various n
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje lashed out at the Congress government, accusing it of neglecting public safety and focusing only on internal politics. BENGALURU Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje launched a sharp attack on the state government, alleging that it has failed to
BENGALURUThe Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has launched a strict campaign to curb public littering, taking an unusual yet impactful approach—by dumping garbage back in front of the offenders’ houses and imposing a fine of ₹2,000. As part of this initiative, GBA staff have
BENGALURUFormer Speaker and MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri has reiterated his demand for a judicial probe into the corruption allegations against Speaker UT Khader, insisting that the inquiry be conducted by a sitting judge. Addressing the issue in connection with discussions hel
BENGALURU The Dharwad Bench of the Karnataka High Court has called for a comprehensive revamp of the Karnataka Cooperative Societies Act, 1959 and its accompanying rules, observing that decades of piecemeal amendments have left the statute fragmented and ill-suited to present-
BENGALURUFollowing strong criticism from industry leaders over the city’s poor infrastructure, the state cabinet has sanctioned ₹2,296 crore for major civic and road development works across five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Of the total, ₹1,2
Renukaswamy Murder Case Bengaluru The 57th CCH Court in Bengaluru has ordered adjournment of charge-fixing against the accused in the Renukaswamy murder case to November 3. The court, after hearing the plea of Darshan's lawyer, postponed the hearing to the said date. Six ac
Karnataka’s caste survey covered 1.4 crore households statewide, but Bengaluru lagged at 42% completion due to low awareness and residents participating from native districts. BENGALURU Karnataka’s ongoing caste-based socio-educational survey has recorded full coverage acro
Minister V. Somanna said the ambitious Bengaluru Circular Rail Project has been stalled due to a sharp rise in estimated costs and financial constraints. BENGALURUMinister of State for Railways V. Somanna announced that the much-anticipated Bengaluru Circular Rail Project, env
Hurricane Melissa has killed at least 49 people across the Caribbean, leaving widespread destruction and triggering massive rescue efforts. KingstonHurricane Melissa’s death toll has risen to 49 across the northern Caribbean, with officials warning that the number is likely to
A trade truce between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping highlights China’s growing strength and shifting balance in global power. GyeongjuThe recent trade truce between former US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea has reignited debate over which l
Nuclear Testing Tensions TehranIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticized United States President Donald Trump’s announcement instructing the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, denouncing the decision as regressive and irresponsible. In a post s
The Balochistan government has suspended mobile internet in Quetta for 24 hours, citing security threats and law-order concerns. QuettaThe Balochistan government on Friday suspended mobile data services in Quetta for 24 hours, citing a peculiar law and order situation, local m
Dhaka A leading international human rights organisation highlighted alarming patterns of violence, intimidation, and systemic repression against lawyers in Bangladesh under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government. In its report titled, Crackdown Against Independence of Lawye
Hanoi The Vietnamese government has proposed assigning the Ministry of Public Security to manage Internet Protocol (IP) address identification to ensure data security and cybersecurity, local daily VnExpress reported Friday. The proposal is part of the draft Law on Cybersecuri
