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Bengaluru Rural Member of Parliament Dr. K. Sudhakar urged all eligible traditional artisans and skilled youth in the district to take full advantage of the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana and build self-reliant livelihoods. He was speaking at an awareness programme on the s
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre launched a two-phase vehicle check at Bandipur to curb single-use plastic entry and protect wildlife. Bengaluru Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has warned that strict penalties will be imposed on vehicle owners if s
Karnataka minister K.H. Muniyappa highlighted his contribution to promoting entrepreneurship through MSME initiatives and urged support for traditional industries. Bengaluru Rural Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister K.H. Muniyappa recalled that during his te
Supreme Court adjourns hearing in 2020 Delhi riots bail case after police seek time. New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing on the bail pleas of former JNU students Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, along with other accused in the 2020 Delhi riots larger c
Supreme Court demands Chief Secretaries’ presence on November 3 over delay in stray dogs compliance. New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday directed all States and Union Territories to ensure the personal appearance of their Chief Secretaries on November 3 in connection with
CJI Bhushan Gavai has recommended Justice Surya Kant, the senior-most judge, as his successor. New Delhi Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai on Monday formally recommended Justice Surya Kant, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor. Justice Ka
The first phase will cover six states—UP, Gujarat, MP, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Rajasthan—and three UTs. New Delhi The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced that the first phase of the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will begin on T
Bengaluru In the wake of the recent tragic bus accident in Kurnool, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has directed state transport corporations to immediately conduct comprehensive safety audits of all buses. The move aims to ensure passenger safety and prevent incidents simi
Washington The United States is seeking to deepen its strategic relationship with Pakistan but not at the cost of its historic and vital partnership with India, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday. Speaking to reporters ahead of his trip to Malaysia for the ASEA
Bengaluru Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday hinted that the Karnataka High Court may be shifted from its current location opposite the Vidhana Soudha due to space limitations. Speaking during his Walk with Bengaluru programme at Cubbon Park, he said the governmen
New Delhi The Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold a press conference on Monday to announce the schedule for a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The meeting, scheduled for 4:15 p.m., will be addressed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh
New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Sunday through the 127th edition of his monthly Mann Ki Baat programme, extending greetings for Chhath Puja and highlighting India’s social and cultural unity. He described Chhath as a festival that symbolizes h
Mysuru A 54-year-old farmer, Rajashekar, was killed in a tiger attack near Mulluru village in Sargur taluk, Mysuru district, on Sunday. The incident occurred while he was tending to his cattle. The shocking death led to strong protests by villagers, who blamed forest officials
BENGALURU To shake off its image of a snail-paced, inaccessible agency, Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has rolled out a slew of sweeping, citizen-oriented reforms. Among the biggest change-drivers are a 24x7 grievance helpline, open houses for unresolved cases, a pu
BENGALURU The proposed tunnel road project in the city, primarily conceived by the government as an infrastructure solution to traffic woes, has now turned into a full-blown political slugfest between Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar MP Tejasvi Surya. Responding to the
BENGALURU Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to provide information by Tuesday on its plan to cut trees within Lalbagh Botanical Garden for the proposed 16.7km twin tunnel road project. A division bench, comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM
BENGALURU What should have been a walkway for pedestrians has become a garbage-strewn stretch along Tavarekere Main Road near Koramangala for the last few years. For nearly a kilometre, footpaths lie buried under heaps of food waste and discarded materials dumped by roadside v
BENGALURU Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar lashed out saying Kumaraswamy is an empty-chested person who is making unfounded criticisms about the conversion of B-account properties in Bengaluru to A-account. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar spoke to the public during t
