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DKS in Turkey, Sidddu Has Cosy Dinner With Cabinet

It's back to camp politics, say analysts; Oppn leaders taunt Shivakumar, term it a 'show of strength' by the CM

CID Officers Visit Hebbalkar's Residence in Case Against Ravi

CID sleuths, looking into the alleged sexual harassment case filed by Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar against BJP MLC CT Ravi, began their investigation by visiting her house at the Seven Ministers Quarters on Sankey Road in Vasanthnagar in Bengaluru on Friday.

Contractor writes to CM, seeks funds or mercy death

AMID rising corruption charges against the government, ministers and MLAs, a contractor has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to release his funds or grant him mercy death.

Students cook up fake kidnap story to escape writing test

THE students who failed to do homework given by the tuition teacher knitted a kidnap story and escaped from the day's classes.

Beer sales surge 20% compared to liquor in S'mogga

THE sale of liquor was on the decrease on New Year eve as well as in 2024 compared to the sale of beer in the district.

Eshwarappa demands 'goshalas' in all districts

Says govt testing the patience of Hindu community, taking it for granted

Karjol seeks Priyank's resignation for impartial probe, BJP protest today

DEMANDING resignation of Minister Priyank Kharge, BJP will hold a state-wide protest today (January 4).

BJP Mahila Morcha protests against maternal deaths

Protesters urge the govt to adopt the children whose mothers died at government hospitals & take care of their needs

No need for Priyank Kharge to resign, says Cong leader

FORMER chairman of the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation D Basavaraj alleged recently that Minister Priyank Kharge was unnecessarily dragged into the incident of the suicide of contractor Sachin.

Crime Detection Must Improve, Cyber Crime Cops Need Tech Skills

As we step into 2025, the state's policing infrastructure remains a key priority for law enforcement agencies, especially with rising challenges in detecting crimes, particularly cyber crimes.

Former Bureaucrat, BJP Leader Baligar Passes Away

FORMER chairman of the Karnataka State Warehousing Corporation and BJP leader, H T Baligar, died of a heart attack in Bengaluru on Thursday night. He was 62.

Govt Notifies Draft Rules for Digital Privacy

Children aged below 18 need parental consent to create social media accounts

Rural Poverty Fell to Record Low of 4.86% in FY24: Report

HIGHER consumption in the lowest 0-5% decile and government support programmes have significantly brought down poverty in India—both rural and urban—an SBI research report released on Friday said.

Karnataka's demand for energy to go up by 5%

THE energy department has forecast a rise in demand for power by at least 5% in the coming days in view of increasing temperatures.

Govt Awaits Family's Word on Memorial Site

Two adjoining sites measuring about 2,000 sq ft each within the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in the Capital await approval from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's family to house his memorial.

Creating counties in Ladakh unacceptable: India to China

NEW Delhi has lodged a \"solemn protest\" with Beijing against its creation of two new counties last month in Hotan prefecture, as parts of these regions fall within the Union territory of Ladakh.

Nadda: Integrated health policy soon

INDIA is set to launch a new health policy that will bring together yoga, ayurveda, and naturopathy with modern medicine, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Friday.

After bus fare, K'taka govt mulls ₹3-5 hike in milk price

A DAY after its decision to increase fares of four state-owned road transport corporations (RTCs), the Siddaramaiah government is planning to hike prices of milk.

Emerging technologies to drive job growth in 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI), which was a major trend in 2024, is expected to further accelerate in 2025.

Storm Before The Biggest Test

Despite dressing room 'chaos', India would hope to salvage pride in Sydney and keep hopes of qualifying for WTC final alive

Salima dedicates Arjuna to teammates

FOR her contribution to Indian hockey, women's team captain Salima Tete was named amongst the Arjuna Awardees in the National Sports Awards 2024 list announced on Thursday.

Hope my goals help Arsenal win title

GABRIEL Jesus is determined to keep scoring as Arsenal look to end their more than 20-year wait for a Premier League title.

Bagan Start Year With Win Over Hyderabad FC

MOHUN Bagan Super Giant started the New Year with a 3-0 victory over Hyderabad FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season.

HIL: UP Rudras blank Soorma Hockey Club

UP Rudras blanked Soorma Hockey Club 3-0 in their Hero Hockey India League contest here on Thursday.

With $20.5 bn from IPOs, Dalal Street 2nd busiest mkt

DALAL Street has been the second busiest market in the world, with a mop-up of $20.5 billion from the initial public offerings (IPOs).

Blinkit 10-min ambulance service in Gurugram

ZOMATO's quick commerce platform Blinkit on Thursday launched its 10-minutes Ambulance Service in select areas of Gurugram.

Hyundai Unveils Creta Electric With Two Battery Choices, 473 Km Range

HYUNDAI Motor India's (HMIL) first locally manufactured mass electric vehicle (EV) - the Creta Electric - will come with two battery packs - a 51.4 kWh (Long Range) offering a driving range of 473 km and a 42 kWh offering a driving range of 390 km in a single charge.

Sebi rejects Zee, Punit Goenka's settlement offers

MARKET regulator Sebi on Thursday rejected the settlement offers filed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) and its chief executive Punit Goenka for alleged violation of listing norms.

IT Companies May Report Surge in Q3 Revenue Growth

Though there will be seasonal furloughs, IT services firms are likely to perform better and will report improvement in growth momentum in the third quarter of this financial year.

Manufacturing ends on a strong note in 2024, Dec PMI slowest at 56.4

THE manufacturing activity has reported its weakest reading of 2024 in December, with the manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) falling to 56.4, down from 56.5 in November.