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CM Request Rejected Bengaluru Wipro founder Azim Premji has refused Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s request to open a road within the company’s Bengaluru campus to public traffic, citing legal, governance, and SEZ-related constraints. He, however, expressed willingn
Bengaluru The Anita Humanitarian Foundation, led by Dr. Anita Prasad, has moved the Karnataka High Court challenging the State Government’s ongoing Gender Minority Survey, calling it unconstitutional and deeply intrusive. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) contends that t
Bengaluru Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao has instructed officials to promptly commence the socio-educational survey within the city limits. Rao emphasized that the survey, conducted by the Commission for Backwards Classes, must begin without
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced plans to meet Bengaluru IT firms over pothole concerns. Bengaluru Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said he will hold discussions with representatives of Bengaluru’s IT companies to address
Bengaluru Karnataka plunged into mourning on Thursday as thousands of admirers thronged Ravindra Kalakshetra to pay their final respects to celebrated Kannada novelist S L Bhyrappa. The 92-year-old literary giant passed away on Wednesday, leaving a deep void in the world of Ka
New Delhi The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced key election in-charges for three states heading for crucial assembly polls over the next two years, signaling an early start to its campaign strategy. Party president J.P. Nadda appointed Union minister Dharm
Chitradurga Public relations communication programmes are being organised across Karnataka to engage taxpayers, traders, and chartered accountants on income tax policies, provisions, and recent amendments, said Assistant Commissioner Pankaj Dwivedi of the Bengaluru Division, I
Belagavi Former Minister and eight-time MLA Umesh Katti was not just a person but a force, observed MP Jagadish Shettar. Speaking at a programme at Vishwaraj Sugar premises in Bagevadi, Bellada of Hukkeri taluk, during the release of the book Umesha Katti – Dreamer of North
Chikkamagaluru Late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar was more than a celebrated actor—he was a noble humanitarian with childlike innocence, observed former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai. Speaking after unveiling a statue of Dr Puneeth Rajkumar at a programme orga
Awareness on Cleanliness Chitradurga The message of cleanliness is being effectively spread through Shramdaan under the Swachhta Hi Seva Abhiyan launched ahead of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, said Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Dr S Akash. He was speaking after
Students must gain practical exposure on setting up enterprises and understand government support schemes. Chitradurga In today’s globalized world, even a capable entrepreneur’s success depends greatly on personal knowledge and thinking, said SJMIT Engineering College Princ
Developing skills among youth is essential to promote self-employment, economic growth, and global competitiveness. Bengaluru Karnataka has launched its first-ever Skill Development Policy 2025–2032, aimed at positioning the state as a global hub for skilled talent and driv
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Dharmasthala case has intensified, as SIT chief Pranab Mohanty met with Home Minister G. Parameshwar at the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Thursday to discuss developments in the investigation. The meeting comes amid the state g
The Malleswaram police have arrested five individuals, including two government doctors, for allegedly defrauding medical students of lakhs of rupees by forging certificates under the differently-abled quota. The arrests follow a complaint lodged by Karnataka Examination Authorit
CH NEWS Emphasizing the importance of digestive health, MP Dr. C.N. Manjunath urged citizens not to ignore gastrointestinal issues, warning that untreated problems can lead to severe health complications. His remarks came during the launch of a free gastric and digestive heal
Karnataka Activists Clash With Authorities Over Language Policy Event Tensions escalated at the Taj West End Hotel on Thursday when members of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (Karave) staged a surprise protest against a ‘Hindi Promotion Meeting’ organized by the Central Governm
HC slams government over bike taxi delay The Karnataka High Court has expressed serious dissatisfaction over the state government’s failure to take timely action on formulating a policy for bike taxis, despite being given a one-month deadline. A division bench, headed by Chie
New urban corridor project promises smoother traffic and better connectivity for BTM commuters. In a significant infrastructure initiative for the BTM Legislative Assembly constituency, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Thursday inaugurated a Rs. 47 crore road development
