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Karnataka govt's proposal for major labour law changes reignites working hours debate. Here's all you need to know. Working people from across the nation share their opinion with CNN-News18Brand Guru Harish Bijoor shares his viewsThe Karnataka governments proposal to overhaul labour laws potentially increasing daily working hours has reignited a fiery national debate. n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Karnatakas proposed 10-hour work shifts: What you need to know
The draft amendment to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1961, seeks to increase work hours to 10 hours a day and 48 hours a week.
Karnataka rains: Outflow from Kabini reservoir increased to 25,000 cusecs, flood warning issued
The outflow was increased consequent to rise in the rate of inflow into the reservoir, which was nearing its capacity
Amuls Bengaluru Metro Entry: DKS Says Will Restrict To 2 Stations As Nandini Becomes Boiling Issue
The BJP and JDS highlighted what they called double standards of the Congress, which held the Save Nandini campaign ahead of the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections
Shaashwatha Neeravari Horata Samithi, which is seeking resolution of the water woes of the three parched districts, submitted a memorandum in this regard to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh
Thug Life release in Karnataka: Police serve notice to Kannada activist Praveen Shetty
Any protest or dharna must only be held in Bengalurus Freedom Park, the designated place, failing which strict action will be taken, the notice stated.
Siddaramaiah's Son Slams Congress Over Karnataka Caste Survey Delay: 'Not Wasteful Expenditure'
Yathindra Siddaramaiah blamed resistance from influential individuals from certain communities for the failure in implementing the findings of the caste survey in Karnataka.
ED Summons Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar, Brother DK Suresh in Gold Fraud Case
Suresh seeks new date, denies any financial links with accused Aishwarya Gowda
Bengaluru Police to act tough on unlawful protests over Kamal Haasan-starrer 'Thug Life' release
The Bengaluru Police on Wednesday issued a formal notice to the Karnataka Rakshna Vedike (KRV), stating that the Kamal Haasan-starrer film 'Thug Life' will be released in Karnataka as scheduled, in accordance with the recent directions of the ...
Tirupati board proposes Renigunta airport to be renamed as Sri Venkateswara International Airport
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board proposes renaming Renigunta airport as Sri Venkateswara International Airport to reflect its spiritual significance. Additionally, a new Lord Venkateswara temple will be constructed in Bengaluru, with the Karnataka government allocating land. TTD will also receive electric buses for pilgrims and establish a CSIR lab to ensure the quality of prasadam materials.
Arnala, Indias first indigenous anti-submarine ship to be commissioned today
Arnala, Indias first indigenous anti-submarine ship to be commissioned today New Delhi: The Indian Navy is all set to commission INS Arnala, the countrys first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) in Visakhapatnam dockyard on Wednesday under the Eastern Naval Command. The Spokesperson of the Indian Navy at Naval Headquarters [] The post Arnala, Indias first indigenous anti-submarine ship to be commissioned today appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
FIH Pro League: Indian women go down 14 against Argentina
FIH Pro League: Indian women go down 14 against Argentina London: The Indian womens hockey team endured a 1-4 loss to Argentina in their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women) match at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre on Tuesday. Deepikas powerful drag-flick (30) brought India level just before half-time after Victoria Falasco (29) [] The post FIH Pro League: Indian women go down 14 against Argentina appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Indian stock market trades in green amid rising geopolitical tensions
Indian stock market trades in green amid rising geopolitical tensions Mumbai: The domestic benchmark indices opened lower on Wednesday amid rising geopolitical tensions, but turned green in the early trade as buying was seen in the auto, IT and PSU bank sectors. At around 9.32 am, Sensex was trading 160.49 points or 0.20 per cent [] The post Indian stock market trades in green amid rising geopolitical tensions appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Khamenei declares battle has begun as Iran fires hypersonic missile at Israel
Khamenei declares battle has begun as Iran fires hypersonic missile at Israel Tel Aviv: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that the battle has begun after Tehran launched a hypersonic missile at Israel. This escalation has intensified the already volatile conflict, as the military confrontation between Iran and Israel enters its sixth day on [] The post Khamenei declares battle has begun as Iran fires hypersonic missile at Israel appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Club World Cup: Dortmund hold Fluminense to goalless draw in Group F opener
Club World Cup: Dortmund hold Fluminense to goalless draw in Group F opener New Jersey: Fluminense FC and Borussia Dortmund played out an entertaining draw in their Group F curtain-raiser in the Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium. The Brazilian side, however, will perhaps feel their performance was worthy of maximum points. They played [] The post Club World Cup: Dortmund hold Fluminense to goalless draw in Group F opener appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
NGT directs TNPCB to issue dos and donts ahead of Ganesh festival
NGT directs TNPCB to issue dos and donts ahead of Ganesh festival Chennai: In a significant move aimed at protecting the environment during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, the Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) to publish detailed information on penalties for violations of environmental regulations [] The post NGT directs TNPCB to issue dos and donts ahead of Ganesh festival appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Boats return with bumper catch after 61-day fishing ban ends in TN
Boats return with bumper catch after 61-day fishing ban ends in TN Chennai: After a 61-day seasonal fishing ban, over 200 mechanised boats set out to sea from the Thoothukudi fishing harbour in Tamil Nadu and returned with a substantial fish haul, bringing cheer to both fishermen and traders. The boats, which departed around 5 [] The post Boats return with bumper catch after 61-day fishing ban ends in TN appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
CBI, banks meeting in Bengaluru irons out wrinkles in fraud probes
BENGALURU: A coordination meeting between officers of the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) Banking Securities Fraud Investigation Zone, the Department of Financial Services (Ministry of Finance) and chief vigilance officers of public sector banks was held in Bengaluru on Tuesday. During the day-long meeting, all pending matters pertaining to ongoing investigation and prosecution of bank fraud cases being handled by the CBI were discussed and several issues were sorted out. The coordination meeting was a follow up after the high-level meeting between the Department of Financial Services, CBI and public sector banks held on January 30, 2025, in Mumbai. The agenda was to enhance the interdepartmental cooperation and expedite investigations pertaining to bank fraud cases. During the meeting, detailed presentations were made by the CBI and public sector banks on relevant operational issues. Many aspects were discussed and resolved. A close coordination between banks and CBI in terms of timely sharing of relied-upon documents was acknowledged, a press release from the CBI stated. Officers of CBI and public sector banks exchanged case-specific details and deliberated on the way forward to expedite pending investigations. The meeting concluded with a consensus to maintain the current momentum of cooperation between CBI and public sector banks. Emphasis was laid on continuing structured engagement and institutional collaboration to overcome procedural bottlenecks, expedite investigations, resolve pending issues and ensure timely completion of investigations.
Dismissed Karnataka cop invested crores in bitcoins
BENGALURU: The preliminary investigation by the Karnataka Lokayukta police into the case involving certain IPS officers has made a startling revelation that the dismissed head constable G Ningappa had allegedly invested crores of rupees in 438 bitcoins. Ningappa was arrested by the Lokayukta police for allegedly extorting government officials by blackmailing about possible raids against them after obtaining information from his sources within Karnataka Lokayukta. After tracing the total investment in 438 bitcoins in various cryptocurrency exchanges, as of now, and conducting the mahazar, the Lokayukta police have created a Police Wallet in a cryptocurrency exchange and have started the process of transferring 438 bitcoins, of which 78 bitcoins have been transferred successfully. The value of the same is being ascertained. The investments are made by Ningappa in his name, his wifes name (Chandrakala) and others, including a certain IPS officers. The Lokayukta police gathered the investment details by writing to over 25 cryptocurrency exchange firms. This was ascertained after the cybercrime wing of the CID facilitated the data. The cyber crime wing analysed the data found in Ningappas mobile phone and also did mirror imaging following a request by the Lokayukta police. Sources in Lokayukta said the investment in bitcoins came to light after analysing the data found in two mobile phones of Ningappa. Ningappa not cooperating with investigation Ningappa did not disclose about the second phone and is not cooperating with the probe. However, the Lokayukta police have retrieved the data of the same using technical tools, a source said. The police have also issued notice to four personsSyed Zari, Giriraj, Sanjay and Mallikarjun who were residing in Hassan, Chikkaballapura and in Bengaluru and recorded their statements, as these persons allegedly facilitated US dollars to Ningappa to transfer them into his crypto wallets, in exchange of cash he collected from the officials. The details of further investments made by Ningappa and the officials who have nexus with him, both within and outside Lokayukta, will come to light if the ongoing investigation by Lokayukta police is strictly in consonance with the law, and if there is no attempt to protect anyone, sources said. Considering the veracity of the case and the apprehension of the Lokayukta police that Ningappa may indulge in similar crimes, destroy the evidence and hamper the ongoing investigation if he is released, K M Radhakrishna, Judge, the Special Court for Lokayukta Cases, remanded Ningappa in judicial custody till June 30. Meanwhile, the Lokayukta police have found that Ningappa was in constant touch with police officials within the Lokayukta, in addition to the various officials of the State Government. Apart from recording the statements of the officials of the excise department, and Regional Transport Offices, from whom Ningappa collected huge money, the Lokayukta police have started issuing notices to the others. In a search conducted on the residence of Srinath M Joshi, who was serving as Lokayukta SP, (Bengaluru City-1), at a posh apartment in Tavarekere on June 15, after his alleged nexus with Ningappa was established, the police found a total of 198 gms gold ornaments, including a gold biscuit weighing 10 gms, a diary, and cash of Rs 32,000, etc. After mahazar, the ornaments and cash were handed over to a family member of Joshi, who was present in the house. The IPS officer, who was relieved from Lokayukta agency recently, has been summoned for inquiry. Ningappa, who was dismissed from service for misconduct a few years ago, was working under Joshi and two other IPS officers, who were top-ranking officials working now in Bengaluru, when they were working as Chitradurga SPs.
Karnataka PGCET Admit Card 2025 - MBA and MCA programmes Admit Card 2025 released on 17-06-2025 by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) Authority and all the registered students who had submitted their KEA Karnataka PGCET Application Forms successfully will receive their Admit Card/Hall Ticket which can be downloaded from the official website. The Karnataka PGCET Admit Card 2025 is an important document to be brought by the candidate when appearing for the Examination. For more details and information related to the Karnataka PGCET Admit Card 2025, read this article.
Live-in partner accused of blackmailing woman in Karnataka
BENGALURU: A 30-year-old woman has filed a complaint against her live-in partner for blackmailing her with her private videos. The victim, a married woman, is separated from her husband due to suspected domestic violence. After she moved to the city in search of a job, she met the accused and became close with him as he helped her get a job as a receptionist. The accused, who is also married, convinced her to divorce her husband and started living with the victim as live-in partners at a rented house near Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Kadugodi for the last six years. He then started recording their private moments without her notice. After she was blackmailed and extorted, she escaped the place in 2023 and went to her parents house in Kolar district. The accused then started troubling her mother demanding money, failing which he threatened to make her daughters private videos public. He also started calling her brother, demanding money. Unable to bear his harassment, the victim filed a complaint in Kadugodi police station a few days back. The accused Srinivas a resident of Belathur in Kadugodi, is arrested. The complainant had separated from her husband in 2016 when she was seven months pregnant. She is said to have filed for divorce. The accused is said to have extorted around Rs 1 lakh in cash and some gold ornaments. The accused runs a computer shop in Kadugodi. He has been remanded in judicial custody. The accused also informed her family members about her private videos to make money and also in an attempt to get her back, said an officer. A case of extortion (BNS 308)(1)), criminal intimidation (BNS 351(2)) and sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means (BNS 69) has been registered against the accused.
Panic grips Kannadigas in Israel as war intensifies
MANGALURU: Hundreds of Kannadigas working in Israel are living in fear with the conflict between Tel Aviv and Tehran escalating with each passing day. The situation now is more intense than the Israel-Hamas conflict a few months ago, according to many Mangaloreans living there. We are really feeling unsafe. During the Israel-Hamas conflict, we did not feel so threatened. But now, its raining missiles day and night, Roshan Veigas from Kulshekar in Mangaluru, who works as a caregiver in Tel Aviv, said. His wife has stopped working to take care of their two children. They constantly monitor alerts on their phones. As soon as we get an alert, we rush to the nearest bunker, Roshan said. On Sunday, a missile hit a defence facility just 2 km from their home. Earlier, attacks were mostly at night. Now, even daytime isnt safe, he said. Despite this situation, returning to India is not an option for many. Weve taken loans up to Rs 30 lakh to come here. Returning home will lead us to a financial crisis, Roshan said. Janet Lobo, who hails from Kankanady in Mangaluru, echoed similar concerns. In Israel for over two decades, she now runs a general store in Tel Aviv, with a loan of nearly Rs 50 lakh. Though her family in Mangaluru wants her to return, she said, I cannot afford to. This store is everything for me. Due to the conflict, she closes her store early and stays in a fortified safety room in her home. While those working in the formal sector receive salaries despite the conflict, those in the informal sector are in distress. Many like Roshan continue to risk their lives commuting over 30 km daily by bus to keep their jobs. The real problem starts by month-end when bills are due. Food is available, thanks to community support. But what about rent, loans and other essentials?, said another Mangalurean working as a guard.
Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka HC asks cops not to arrest RCB, DNA reps
BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the city police not to arrest the representatives of the Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL) and its event management firm, DNA Entertainment Networks Private Limited over the three FIRs registered in connection with the stampede outisde the M Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives and injured many on June 4. The court also directed them to cooperate with the investigation. They have moved the High Court along with RCBs Marketing and the Revenue Head Nikhil Sosale questioning the FIRs registered on June 5. Justice S R Krishna Kumar passed the interim order after hearing three petitions filed by Sosale . Contending that Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs social media post, Join the celebrations of this historic victory attracted a huge crowd of people in front of Vidhana Soudha and the same crowd joined the fans at Chinnaswamy Stadium, the petitioners stated that the State Government cant find fault with them when it has suspended senior police officers on the ground of dereliction of duty over the incident. NOTICE TO KSCA, RCB AND DNA The division bench of acting Chief Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice C M Joshi passed the order to implead the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), RCB and DNA as respondents to the suo motu public interest petition already registered on the stampede and issued notice to them. Also indicating that it would appoint an amicus curiae to assist the court in the matter, the court posed the question to Advocate General (AG) K Shashikiran Shetty as to why the documents were also submitted in a sealed cover . Some of the counsels appearing for the impleading applications and also a counsel on behalf of a kin of the deceased objected to the response submitted by the state government for the nine questions posed on the incident. They have also submitted that there should be transparency and accountability in such issues. The court also said that the states response should be made public.
Good ol days here again! Temperature drops, Bengaluru feels like hill station
BENGALURU: Citizens are reliving olden days of Bengaluru over the last couple of days as the city is experiencing the hill station weather. Temperatures have dipped below normal and are hovering around 26-27 degrees Celsius, which is similar to what is recorded in hill stations and in some cases even below them. On June 17, the maximum temperature in Bengaluru was 27.1 degrees Celsius, against the normal of 31 degrees Celsius. On June 15 and 16, the maximum temperature recorded by the Bengaluru India Meteorological Department (IMD) was 26.1 and 26.6 degrees Celsius, respectively. On June 17, the maximum temperature recorded in Srinagar at 5.30 pm was 30.5 degrees Celsius, while in Dehradun it was 28.8 degrees Celsius. Bengaluru was cooler than Lonavala, which recorded a maximum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius. However, Shimla and Darjeeling were colder than Bengaluru, recording 21.6 and 20.2 degrees Celsius. IMD-Bengaluru director-in-charge N Puviarasan said Bengaluru temperatures being lesser than hill stations is not rare or new. The temperatures in the city have dipped because of rain and cloud cover over the last couple of days. The temperature this year is far lower than it was in June last year. The southwest monsoon set in early this year and has been active for the last few days. Parts of coastal Karnataka and Ghats have been experiencing rain which has also contributed to the dip in Bengaluru temperature, he said. This weather system will continue for the next three days after which temperatures will rise, he added. While most of Karnataka and South India are experiencing heavy monsoon rain, the situation is not the same in North India.
No Clarity At This Time: What BJP Said On Priyank Kharge US Trip Row
BJP spokesperson Prashanth GS has played down, for now, the row brewing over Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge's claim - that he was denied clearance to visit the United States - urging NDTV to wait for a formal explanation from the government.
KIADB double compensation scam: ED seizes Rs 1.8 crore TDS
BENGALURU: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Bengaluru Zone, has provisionally attached Rs 1.80 crore in Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) credited against fake PANs in the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) double compensation scam in Dharwad. The scam, which led to fraudulent claims of compensation for land acquisition, was masterminded by VD Sajjan, a retired special land acquisition officer in Dharwad, in collusion with other accused people, including KIADB and bank officials. The accused created fake Aadhaar identities by fraudulently updating demographic details such as name, address, and mobile number through applications submitted to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the press report said. These fake credentials were then used to obtain fake PANs. Using the PANs, the accused opened bank accounts and submitted second-time compensation claims before KIADB, impersonating landowners who had either already been compensated or were deceased, it said. The compensation amounts were credited into the fake accounts, and the funds estimated at around Rs 46 crore were withdrawn in cash. During the withdrawal, TDS under Section 194N of the Income Tax Act, 1961, was deducted and credited against the fake PANs. The ED has now classified this TDS amount as proceeds of crime. The demographic details in the Aadhaar database were altered back to the original identity after the funds were withdrawn.
Ask PM Modi to resign first: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah hits out at BJP amid Bengaluru stampede protest Hindustan Times
Amul to set up kiosks at Metro stations, Opposition slams Karnataka government
BENGALURU: A row has erupted again over the state-owned Nandini and Gujarat-based Amul milk brands. It has come to light that BMRCL has signed a memorandum with the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd to set up Amul kiosks at ten major Metro stations in Bengaluru. It is taking a political turn with opposition party members slamming the state government for not initiating steps to set up the state-owned Karnataka Milk Federation kiosks to sell Nandini products. In its house journal, BMRCL has mentioned that it signed a deal with Amul to set up the kiosks at Pattandur Agrahara, Indiranagar, Benniganahalli, Byappanahalli, Trinity, Sir M Visvesvaraya, Nadaprabhu Kempegowda (Majestic), National College, Jayanagar and Banashankari stations. Now, Metro users can buy milk, chocolates, ice-cream, instant food products and snacks at stations. This is to improve commuter convenience by providing access to trusted dairy products within Metro premises, the journal mentions. BMRCL sources said they had called for tenders and Amul won the bid. Expressing displeasure, JDS posted on X that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sold his self-respect for the sake of commission and his double-standards have been exposed. Before the Assembly polls, Congress had launched the Save Nandini campaign, extending their support to KMF. But now for the commission, Shivakumar is inviting companies / people from outside Karnataka, it alleged. JDS stated, By allowing Amul products, State government is damaging the interest of Nandini brand. In 2022, Union Minister for Cooperatives Amit Shah, when he was in Mandya, stated that KMF and Amul should cooperate. This had triggered a controversy, with protesters stating that Shah was aiming at merging the two milk cooperatives. Congress, too, had voiced its opinion against the Union minister. In April 2023, just before the Karnataka Assembly polls, Amul had announced that it would sell its milk and curds in Karnataka, Congress which was in opposition at that time made it a part of its election campaign and built a narrative that the then BJP government was laying out a red carpet for Amul, while ignoring the welfare of local farmers.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams BJP over resignation demand
The chief minister asked the BJP leaders to seek the resignation of those responsible for the Ahmedabad plane crash, collapse of a pedestrian suspension bridge in Morbi in Gujarat, and stampede during the Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh
Who quit after air crash, Kumbh stampede: CM Siddaramaiah
BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday hit out at the BJP for seeking his resignation over the stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which claimed 11 lives. Siddaramaiah asked the BJP to first release a list of its leaders who resigned owing responsibility after similar incidents in the past, including the recent Ahmedabad plane crash , collapse of a pedestrian suspension bridge in Morbi, Gujarat, and the stampede during the Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh. The incident that happened outside Chinnaswamy Stadium is a tragedy. As a responsible government, we have ordered a probe, and action has been taken. While we have taken these many steps, the BJP is demanding my resignation. They are politicising the tragedy. They have no concern for people, the CM said. The BJP on Tuesday staged a protest in Bengaluru seeking the resignation of CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in connection with the stadium stampede. He said that the BJP plays politics over dead bodies, and it is their old habit. Siddaramaiah said that his government knows the pain of the families of the stampede victims, and that is why the Congress is not politicising the incident. Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka HC asks cops not to arrest RCB, DNA reps Recalling the Godhra train carnage that resulted in communal riots in Gujarat in 2002, Siddaramaiah said that the then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee had asked the then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi to resign. Modi neither resigned nor expressed any regret. BJP leaders, who are demanding our resignations, should question their own leaders about this, the CM said, asking the BJP leader why they did not seek PM Modis resignation after the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack . My party wanted a special session of the Parliament to discuss the matter... but PM Modi refused. The Union Government has failed to nab the four terrorists who killed innocent tourists. Who should take responsibility for this? he asked the BJP leaders. He sought to know from the BJP who was responsible for the stampede during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj and the air crash in Ahmedabad and who resigned for it. Saying that the unrest in Manipur has been going on for the last two years, the CM said that the then Chief Minister of the state from the BJP, N Biren Singh, did not resign immediately but quit only after the Supreme Court intervened. The unrest still continues in Manipur. Why hasnt Home Minister Amit Shah resigned? the CM asked BJP leaders.
Caste census: BJP livid, calls out Congresss false propaganda
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Tuesday alleged that the Congress is carrying out false and misleading propaganda regarding the Census 2027, as it hopes to gain power by claiming that society is falling apart due to the Narendra Modi-led governments decision to include caste enumeration in the nationwide exercise. Lambasting the Congress for misleading people with false claims, BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged that the prime objective of the opposition party by resorting to such a petty act is to create confusion in society and gain power. Since it is witnessing its objective falling apart, the Congress has resorted to spreading falsehood, deception and lies, he told reporters at the BJP headquarters on Tuesday. Trivedi stated that government media releases had mentioned that, in addition to the census, a socio-economic assessment and a caste census would also be conducted. Marred by its myopic view and blurred vision, they (Congress) are unable to see and understand this categorical explanation, he charged. Trivedi alleged that Congress has always indulged in vote-bank politics in the name of caste but did nothing for the backward communities. The party decided to stop the caste census (enumeration) in 1951 and did not allow the Kaka Kalekar Commission report and the Mandal Commission report to be released, he said. With the Sabka saath, sabka vishwas mantra, Trivedi said, the NDA government wants to conduct a census along with caste enumeration to recognise and respect all castes and uplift the most backward castes. On the contrary, the leaders of the Congress and INDI Alliance only want the upliftment of their families by creating divisions in society along caste lines, he claimed. Trivedi also raised questions over the Congress governments decision to conduct a fresh caste survey in Karnataka and asked whether the previous survey conducted with an expenditure of Rs 165 crore was erroneous. Vote-bank politics Trivedi alleged that Congress has always indulged in vote-bank politics in the name of caste but did nothing for the backward communities.
Siddaramaiah's guarantee schemes a burden on mutts: Seer
GADAG: Mr Siddaramaiah should take note of thishis governments guarantee schemes are becoming a burden on mutts, according to a controversial claim made by Shirahatti Fakireshwar mutts Dingaleshwar seer. The reason? More people are visiting mutts since bus facilities are free, and now mutts have to feed hundreds of devotees. And to lighten the burden, the seer has made a pitch to the government seeking more funds for Veereshwara Punyashrama, run by his mutt. In his speech, the seer said the number of devotees has increased with the government providing free bus facilities and other guarantee schemes. He asked the government, in turn, to help the mutts. The seer claimed that the State Government has been helping a few organisations in Bengaluru. The seer said it is the duty of the government to provide such facilities to them because the mutts are doing the work of the government. The video of the seers speech went viral on social media and evoked mixed responses from devotees. Several devotees differed with the seer. BPL cardholders are getting free rice, and they will not visit mutts to eat for free. The middle-class and the affluent will not stand in queues in mutts to eat meals or prasad. We have a special value for prasad, and many devotees will donate rice bags and other groceries to the mutt. Seers like Pandit Puttaraj Gavai and Panchaxari Gavai never talked like this even if they had faced very tough times. Dinagleshwar Seer had jumped into the electoral arena by filing nomination for Lok Sabha polls against Pralhad Joshi in 2024 but later withdrew his nomination. The seer also had given a statement that the mutt had to give 30% commission to get funds from the government three years ago.
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Karnataka Govt, BACL & ANSR Launch Global Innovation Hub in Bengaluru - Realty Plus Magazine
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Saffron party demand resignation of Karnataka CM, DyCM over RCB victory celebration stampede
BENGALURU: The Opposition BJP blamed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for the stampede during the Royal Challengers Bengalurus (RCBs) IPL victory celebrations in Bengaluru on June 4 and demanded their resignation. The Karnataka BJP leaders on Tuesday staged a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru demanding Siddaramaiah and Shivakumars resignation. Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra said that 11 people died due to the State Governments failure as the victory celebrations were held ignoring the concerns expressed by the police. Vijayendra said that the police officers had told CM Siddaramaiah that it was difficult to make security arrangements at such short notice, but the government decided to have the victory celebrations just a day after the IPL finals in Ahmedabad. The competition between the CM and the DyCM to organise the victory celebrations at Vidhana Soudha and M Chinnaswamy Stadium to boost their image led to the stampede that claimed 11 lives, he said. The State Government is directly responsible for these deaths. The BJP will continue its fight till CM and DyCM resign, Vijayendra said. Leader of Opposition in Assembly R Ashoka said that the fact that the High Court has taken up a suo motu case in the stampede incident shows that no one has faith in the State Government. If the State Government had not erred in the stampede case, it should have conducted a proper investigation, he said. Ashoka said that the State Government had invited people to be part of the celebrations and if they had not issued such an invitation, the tragedy would have been averted. Chief Whip of the Opposition in Council N Ravi Kumar said that the State Government has sought to shift the blame on police officers to insulate itself from the blame for the tragedy. First, Siddaramaiah said that the State Government had not organised the event at the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha. When a clarification came from Raj Bhavan that there was indeed a call from the CM to the Governor to take part in the event, Siddaramaiah made a U-turn and said he had indeed invited the Governor. It is clear that the State Government is trying to wriggle out of the crisis somehow or the other by blaming the police as well as the RCB and KSCA, Ravi Kumar said. BJP leaders called the party workers to lay siege to the CMs residence. The BJP leaders were detained by the police. State submits sealed reply to Karnataka HCs queries on Bengaluru stampede Shoulder responsibility and ensure justice to the Bengaluru stampede victims
Polycab shares in focus after securing Rs 6,448-crore BharatNet contract from BSNL
Polycab India has bagged a significant deal. It is a Rs 6,447.54 crore contract from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited. This is under the BharatNet project. Polycab will be the Project Implementation Agency. They will handle network development in Karnataka, Goa, and Puducherry. The project includes construction and maintenance. Analysts predict a potential upside for Polycab shares.
Karnataka Education Min cautions NEET toppers against conmen
KALABURAGI: Medical Education Minister Dr Sharanaprakash Patil, who represents Sedam constituency of Kalaburagi, told students who have scored good marks in NEET, and dream of becoming doctors, not to fall into the fraudulent net of middlemen under any circumstances. He advised aspirants who have scored good marks in NEET not to fall into the trap in their anxiety to get a seat in a good medical college. Patil said there are brokers who promise to get seats in famous colleges, saying they have contacts with influential persons in colleges. The number of such brokers has increased, and medical seat aspirants should be cautious, he advised. He said NEET results have been declared, and while 1,47,782 candidates from Karnataka registered to appear for the examination, 1,42,369 students wrote the exam, and 83,582 qualified for a medical seat.
ED summons Karnataka Congress MP DK Suresh in conwoman case
BENGALURU: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has summoned former Congress MP DK Suresh in a case related to conwoman Aishwarya Gowda, who has swindled many posing as his sister. The summons sparked a political storm, with senior Congress leaders accusing the central agency of operating with political motives ahead of key electoral battles. Suresh said he will appear before ED on Monday. I had no business dealings with Aishwarya Gowda. I dont even know why they have summoned me, he said. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao termed the move a clear act of political vendetta. We dont expect anything different from ED anymore. Instead of summoning just a few MLAs, they may as well raid all 136 Congress MLAs, he said. Earlier, governments at least pretended to act within limits. Now its blatant. Theres no trust left in these institutions, he said. RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge said, ED should not function as an extension of BJP. Why is their conviction rate just 1.6%? They are dragging ED into everything - the MUDA case, Aishwarya Gowda case. DyCM DK Shivakumar said his brother will cooperate fully with ED. Shivakumar said that multiple individuals had approached him claiming to have been cheated by someone impersonating as his sister. Suresh has already filed a police complaint stating that unknown individuals have been misusing our names, he added. Shivakumar said ED officials tried to serve the summons at Sureshs residence, but he was unavailable. I told them to hand it over to me, he said.
Joida aims to become first organic taluk in Karnataka in three years
JOIDA/ HALIYAL: Joida, situated in the periphery of Kali Tiger Reserve and considered the second greenest area in the country with 83% forest cover, is aiming to become the first organic taluk in Karnataka. Farmers in Joida, the least populated taluk in Uttara Kannada district, have already adopted a zero-fertilizer policy. Among species native to Joida are paddy, sugarcane and honey. Farmers here use mostly green manure in cultivation. On Tuesday, Minister for Agriculture Cheuvarayaswamy, in a function held here said the government would help farmers in buying agriculture implements and machineries required to achieve the goal. The taluk had made the proposal to go organic in April 2021 and the Congress government included the project in its 2025 Budget. In three years, Joida will be an organic taluk. Any crop produced in Joida will be chemical-free, said Cheuvarayaswamy. We urged the Chief Minister to make this a budgetary announcement. We have made the beginning. It is up to the farmers of Joida to take it forward, he said. The minister assured farmers to provide them material for planting and monetary support for sowing of crops. The minister said the government will also support the farmers in getting certification for the produce and as well as in marketing. Upbeat farmers had decorated the venue with food grains and flowers to mark the occasion. Haliyal MLA R V Deshpande was present during the occasion.
Can't let mob decide: Supreme Court to Karnataka High Court on Thug Life ban - MSN
Can't let mob decide: Supreme Court to Karnataka High Court on Thug Life ban MSN
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge Denied Approval For US Trip, Says Will Seek Explanation - MSN
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge Denied Approval For US Trip, Says Will Seek Explanation MSN
Karnataka man nabbed for keeping 13,000 womens pics to blackmail them
BALLARI: The Maharashtra police, with the help of their counterparts in Ballari, arrested a 25 year-old man in Sandur town for keeping obscene photographs and videos of over 13,000 women and blackmailing them with the threat of putting up the images on social media. After a girl filed a police complaint in Mumbai about someone trying to blackmail her using a fake social media account, the Maharashtra cyber police started the investigation. After gathering technical evidence and tracing the location of the blackmailer, they rushed to Sandur and arrested Shubham Kumar Manojprasad Singh. The police seized four smartphones and computers from Shubham, who works in a private company. They also traced over 20 fake accounts and 100 email IDs that he used to threaten and blackmail women. The police stated that the complaint was filed in January in Mumbai and the girl had stated that Shubham had threatened to upload her nude photos and had also shared some images. A senior Ballari police officer said Shubham was arrested by the Maharashtra police recently, under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Information Technology Act. After the arrest, over 13,500 nude and obscene photos and videos of women and girls were found in his phone. We also found 20 fake social media accounts which he used to blackmail women, seeking money and sexual favours. We also traced 100 email IDs, which he used to upload obscene photos and videos on social media. Shubham holds a certificate in computer science, he added.
Karnataka Caste Census: Yathindra Siddaramaiah Defends Survey as Vital for Social Uplift Deccan Herald
No concrete for one metre around trees: Karnataka govt retells NGT order
BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Tuesday issued an order that is likely to bring relief to roadside trees whose roots and bases are buried under mounds of concrete. It directed all government bodies and individuals to maintain a 1-metre radius around trees as a no-concrete zone, and to immediately remove concrete poured around roadside trees. The bases of most of the trees are covered with concrete or interlocking pavers, which affects their health and due to which, incidents of tree fall are on the rise. The orders were issued following National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders on May 21, 2025, in case 363/2022, to prevent damage to the root system of trees and ensure water percolation. The government also issued orders mandating manufacturers of pet bottles to collect and recycle all plastic bottles as part of their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The government also ordered the formation of monitoring committees at the district level to check PET bottle waste and implement Plastic Waste Management Rules 2026. Forest, Environment and Ecology Minister Eshwar B Khandre said that despite a ban on single-use plastic and EPR, little is visible on the ground. The government issued the orders following Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines, where district collectors have been deputed as committee presidents who have to check on sold and recycled bottles. Khandre was speaking at the World Environment Day celebrations held in the city on Tuesday. He added that while afforestation measures are being taken, there is a need to protect the existing tree cover. CM Siddaramaiah said a school curriculum will be added to environment education. Bengalurus population is 1.44 crore. There is a need to control population and pollution and increase environmental knowledge. He urged the students present to reduce the use of plastic, and also recycle waste. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar loses balance and falls from his bicycle, and is assisted by security personnel, during the Our Walk Towards Environment event at Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday. DKS SLIPS OFF BICYCLE AT CYCLOTHON Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday created a buzz on social media after videos of him finding it difficult to mount his bicycle and another where he slips off his cycle, went viral. The incident happened during the cyclothon held in Vidhana Soudha, with schoolchildren, members of Scouts and Guides and cyclists. When he neared the steps of Vidhana Soudha north gate, the DCM slipped off the bicycle, and his guards and assistants rushed to help. It was captured on camera and went viral on social media platforms. Netizens made the most of the opportunity to draw his attention to the poor condition of city roads, demanding they be repaired. Some even commented on his cycling skills. Shivakumars social media team posted: In the corridors of power, I chose a cycle -- because progress doesnt always need horsepower, just people power. Speaking to the media, the DCM said the cycle slipped while applying the brakes. DCM CALLS ON STUDENTS TO ADOPT TREES, PLANT SAPLINGS DCM DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said all schools, including students, should adopt trees and plant saplings. Each school should also form ecology, environment or climate change clubs, comprising at least 25 students. Competition among such clubs will be introduced soon, he said on the sidelines of the World Environment Day celebrations organised by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and forest department. Stressing the need to increase green cover and reduce pollution, he noted that the city alone has 1.20 vehicles and air pollution levels are rising. The DCM said so far, around 50,000 saplings have been planted in the city, but more needs to be done. He said the BBMP will give funds to the forest department to improve forest land by converting them into parks on the lines of Cubbon Park and Lalbagh.
Why Karnataka needs a bike taxi policy, and fast! - Finshots
Why Karnataka needs a bike taxi policy, and fast! Finshots
Karnataka proposes to increase daily working hours, overtime
The Karnataka government, in its draft amendment, has cited the Union governments directions to all States to consider amending the working hour limits through legislative or regulatory changes appropriately
OOPS... DKS Falls Off A Cycle!
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar fell off a bicycle, during an eco-walk organised as part of the World Environment Day 2025 celebrations, from the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.
Supreme Court slams Karnataka High Court, orders Thug Life movie release - MSN
Supreme Court slams Karnataka High Court, orders Thug Life movie release MSN
Padma Shri farmer Seeding Sathya finds place in Keralas Class 4 textbook
Bad roads & traffic leading to increase in accidents, says school bus drivers in Bengaluru
Water contamination in Vijayapura village leaves 20 ill
District-level panels to monitor use of plastic water bottles in Karnataka
Incessant rainfall in Belagavi; many low-lying bridges submerged
Can't stop Kamal film screening due to threat of mob violence: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court intervened in the 'Thug Life' film screening issue. It stated that rule of law is paramount, not public sentiment. Karnataka cannot allow mobs to obstruct a CBFC-cleared film. The court transferred Kamal Haasan's petition to itself. It asked the state government to respond to a PIL. Freedom of speech must be protected, the court noted.
Single window system for biz approval in Karnataka delayed by 6 months - Deccan Herald
Single window system for biz approval in Karnataka delayed by 6 months Deccan Herald
General transfers extended up to June 30 in Karnataka - Deccan Herald
General transfers extended up to June 30 in Karnataka Deccan Herald
Laptop Scam: BCC appoints special investigation officer;
Olive ridley hatching rate rises to 74% on Mangaluru coast
Karnataka May Extend Workday to 10 Hours, Proposes Major Labour Law Changes - Deccan Herald
Karnataka May Extend Workday to 10 Hours, Proposes Major Labour Law Changes Deccan Herald
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge Denied US Travel Clearance, To Seek Explanation From Centre
Kharge was slated to lead the state's delegations at the prestigious Bio 2025 convention in Boston and a prominent design and automation conference in San Francisco
Lokayukta Raids Ex-SP Srinath Joshi in Extortion Probe Linked to Impersonation Case - Deccan Herald
Lokayukta Raids Ex-SP Srinath Joshi in Extortion Probe Linked to Impersonation Case Deccan Herald
Fungus, not insect, is true source of prized lac pigment: Indian Institute of Science studeyt
Stampede deaths: BJP puts caste spin on police officers suspensions
Karnataka HC Stays Lokayukta Probe into Extortion Accused Ningappa Savant - Deccan Herald
Karnataka HC Stays Lokayukta Probe into Extortion Accused Ningappa Savant Deccan Herald
Bishop Cotton Girls School alumni celebrate 160 years with special events and reunions in Bengaluru
CBI holds coordination meeting with DFS, public sector banks officials
During the meeting, detailed presentations were made by the CBI and Public Sector Banks officials on relevant operational issues
Child begging poses a challenge in Kalyana Karnataka
Whats in a name? Bengaluru City University graduates say career at risk over degree nomenclature
Honeywells India business to enter $1billion club this year
Amid uncertainty over alliance with BJP, JD(S) sets out to strengthen party machinery
Wont tolerate threats of PIL by garbage mafia, says Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar
CBSE schools face hurdle to enforce mother tongue as primary medium
BCC discusses action against Tilakwadi Club and Vega Funmobile
Person bitten by snake walks into BIMS hospital with the reptile
Infosyss US arm wins large ERP modernisation deal from Nexcom
After 8-year gap, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation recruits 2,000 drivers
IISc researchers unravel the mystery behind how lac insect produces pigment
Researchers have found that the colourful pigment extracted from the lac insect may be produced by a symbiotic yeast-like organism living inside the insect
Rapido captain files counter-complaint against woman rider in Bengaluru
Bengaluru yoga enthusiasts unite for a session, ahead of International Day of Yoga
Bengalurus audience may change, but theatre will help connect people: Jagdish Raja
Mega-park plan gets funding boost from Bengalurus civic body
Air India flight from Bengaluru to London cancelled for checks
Lokayukta extortion: Arrested Bengaluru cop had 13 crypto wallets in his name
ED summons DK Suresh in Aishwarya Gowda 'fraud' case
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned D K Suresh, brother of Karnataka's Deputy CM D K Shivakumar, for questioning in a money laundering case involving Aishwarya Gowda, accused of cheating people by promising high returns and falsely claiming connections to politicians. Suresh and Shivakumar have pledged full cooperation with the investigation, while denying any involvement with Gowda's alleged fraudulent activities.
VijayapuraMangaluru Central Exp extended till Dec 31
Woman goes missing while offering bagina
Pink Poultry project hangs in balance amid strong opposition
Single judge committee investigates VSKU convocation certificate scam
Applicants demand NWKRTC fill all notified posts
