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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
Jemimah said faith and resilience shaped her innings, recalling anxiety eased by family, teammates, and faith. Navi Mumbai Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten century lit up the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday night as India pulled off the highest successful chase in Women’s ODI World
Australia’s first World Cup semifinal loss since 2017, but Perry offered no excuses, praising consistency. Navi Mumbai Ellyse Perry, one of Australia’s most admired cricketers, hailed India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues for their match-winning brilliance in
Coach Amol Muzumdar’s simple “finish well” message inspired India’s record 339-run chase into final. Navi Mumbai India women’s team coach Amol Muzumdar said his only message before the semifinal against Australia was simple — “finish well.” The advice proved prophetic as In
Hockey legend mourned Bengaluru Former India hockey goalkeeper and 1972 Munich Olympics bronze medalist Manuel Frederick passed away in Bengaluru on Friday morning. He was 78. Frederick, who had been battling prostate cancer for the past 10 months, was also coping with d
Jannik Sinner stayed flawless and Alexander Zverev impressed again as both advanced into the Paris Masters quarter-finals. Paris Jannik Sinner eased past Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-1 at the Paris Masters to set up a quarter-final clash with Ben Shelton, while defending cham
Chennai’s Ilamparthi A R achieved his final norm in Bosnia, becoming India’s 90th Grandmaster. New Delhi Young chess prodigy Ilamparthi A R has become India’s newest Grandmaster after securing his final norm at the GM4 Bijeljina 2025 Chess Festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina
