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ASHA workers call off stir after CM's promise

ASHA workers from across Karnataka on Friday withdrew their indefinite strike after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a fixed honorarium of Rs 10,000 per month, effective from April, and that the government would consider their other demands.

All signatures for sale under Congress govt: HDK

UNION Minister for Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Friday alleged that every signature is for sale under the present Congress government in the state.

5,600 farmers to get digital records under Bagair Hukum

REVENUE Minister Krishna Byregowda said 5,600 farmers will get digital land records this month, under Bagair Hukum.

BSY, BYV Chalk Out State Tour To Strengthen Party

Hold meets, take all, even critics, into confidence

KPCL told to conduct Kannada language test again

NOTING that the Karnataka Power Corporation Limited's (KPCL) unilateral action to prescribe minimum qualifying marks after conducting the test constitutes a substantive alteration of eligibility criterion, the Karnataka High Court directed KPCL to conduct a reexamination of the Kannada language test for the selection of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) and Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) under Hyderabad Karnataka quota and Non-Hyderabad Karnataka quota, notifying maximum and minimum qualifying marks before conducting the test as per norms.

PM's E-Drive will boost K'taka's EV ecosystem

KARNATAKA has taken the lead in the electric vehicle ecosystem network in India – it has the highest number of 5,765 public charging stations, which account for 23 per cent of the national total.

Akashvani Dharwad reaches 75th milestone, makes its place in FM music, app era

THIS year marks the 75th anniversary of Akashvani Dharwad, a cultural icon of North Karnataka's oral tradition.

Vaikuntha Ekadashi: Festive atmosphere at temples

THOUSANDS of devotees thronged the temples across the city on account of Vaikuntha Ekadashi on Friday.

Credit War Between HDK, Agri Min Escalates

Union Minister accuses Chaluvarayaswamy of performing ground-breaking ceremony for Central projects

CIIL Launches Initiative to Promote Endangered Toda Language of Tribals

In an ambitious endeavor to promote the rich linguistic heritage of India, the Scheme for the Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (SPPEL) under the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru, has launched a significant initiative aimed at revitalizing the Toda language.

Ex-CJI Chandrachud urges graduates to embrace empathy, equality in life

FORMER Chief Justice of India Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud emphasised the importance of empathy and understanding in the healthcare sector, alongside technical knowledge, while addressing the 15th convocation of JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER) on Friday.

Ambedkar's legacy lies in following his ideals, says great grandson

TRUE followers of Dr BR Ambedkar are those who adhere to his ideology, great grandson Rajaratna Ambedkar has said.

Mistakes are inevitable, I'm human, not God, says PM Narendra Modi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi in his debut podcast described himself as a person for whom designation holds no significance in his dedication to serving the nation.

SC Junks Pleas Seeking Speedy Implementation of Women's Quota

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed two public interest litigations (PILs) against the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act, popularly known as the Women's Reservation Act, which reserves one-third seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

India Cagey About Starlink Licence After Manipur Breach

Govt may not give any exemption to Elon Musk firm or treat it as a special case

Harassment' by lenders: Families flee homes in Ch'nagar

HUNDREDS of families have fled their homes in Chamarajanagar district owing to the alleged harassment by private microfinance companies for not repaying their loans.

Retail firms now see Generative AI as a transformative tech

Consumers, especially online shoppers, now prefer quicker product recommendations and hyper-personalized content.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Tomar helps Rajasthan beat TN in pre-quarters

OPENER Abhijeet Tomar struck a well-paced hundred as Rajasthan recorded their first ever win over Tamil Nadu in Vijay Hazare Trophy history to enter the quarterfinals here on Thursday.

Jigsaw puzzle for selectors ahead of CT

Focus shifts to England series including 5 T20Is & 3 ODIs with latter taking prominence thanks to proximity of ICC event

ISL: Sting in tail for Chennai

ODISHA FC scored an injury-time goal to snatch a point against Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League here on Thursday.

Spurs Beat Liverpool in League Cup Semifinal

LIVERPOOL boss Arne Slot slammed the controversial decision not to send off Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall before the teenager sealed a 1-0 win in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.

ISL: Sting in tail for Chennaiyin FC in draw against Odisha

ODISHA FC scored an injury-time goal to snatch a point against Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League here on Thursday.

Malaysian Open: Sat-Chi march into quarters, Prannoy goes down fighting

HS PRANNOY, with his warrior-like spirit, threw the kitchen sink but fell short at the Axiata Arena in the ongoing Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

Lancers beat Gonasika 2-1, move to 3rd place

KALINGA Lancers secured their second successive win of the season after beating Team Gonasika 2-1 in their Hockey India League (HIL) fixture at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Thursday.

Headcount down by 5,370; says campus hiring on track

TCS, which onboarded more employees in Q1 and Q2, reported a net decline of 5,370 employees in the third quarter.

TCS Q3 net profit rises 12% to ₹12,380 crore

Earnings beat Street estimates, company reports 5.6% increase in revenue at ₹63,973 crore for the quarter

Budget may see rationalisation of TDS, TCS rates

THE Union Budget this year may rationalize the tax deducted/collected at source - TDS and TCS - provisions, according to people who have been in consultation with the finance ministry.

MFs Witness 36% Growth in AUM at ₹69.33L cr in 2024

THE 45-player mutual fund industry signed off 2024 on a high note, with close to 36% growth taking the total assets under management to a record high of ₹69.33 lakh crore in December 2024 up from ₹51.09 lakh crore in the year-ago month, buoyed by the higher inflows into equity funds and SIPs which crossed ₹26,000 crore.

Mercedes-Benz, BMW defy slowdown, witness double-digit growth in CY24

TOP luxury carmakers Mercedes Benz and BMW reported double-digit growth in sales last year (CY24) even as the overall passenger vehicle (PV) industry grew at about 4.5%.

Akasa Air pilots write to aviation minister against management

A group of pilots at Akasa Air has launched a personal attack on the airline's CEO Vinay Dube, claiming he has 'no control over the company'.