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K'taka HC dismisses PDO's petition against suspension

PUBLIC confidence in the due discharge of duties by officials is shaken if such officials are not put under suspension pending disposal of the criminal case against them, said the Karnataka High Court while dismissing the petition filed by a Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) questioning his suspension owing to corruption charges.

Techie ends life over 'harassment', blames wife, her kin in suicide note

A 34-year-old software engineer died by suicide at his residence in Marathahalli, leaving a 24-page death note behind.

Muniyappa: Will not cancel BPL cards of real beneficiaries

ADMITTING that 20% of BPL cards in Karnataka are with ineligible beneficiaries, Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa reiterated that the government will not cancel the cards of eligible beneficiaries.

Protesting farmers tie KSRTC bus driver's hands

A group of protesting farmers tied the hands of a KSRTC bus driver with a green towel, angry over the policemen preventing them from staging an agitation near Suvarna Vidhana Soudha on Monday.

SIDDU: WILL PLACE BJP GOVT'S AFFIDAVIT TO SC BEFORE HOUSE

IN an effort to counter the Opposition BJP which has extended support to the Panchamasali Lingayats' protest demanding higher reservation, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday told the Assembly that he will place before it the previous saffron party government's affidavit to the Supreme Court on the issue that advocated maintaining status quo.

Siddu govt suppressed 2016 report on Waqf land: Siroya

BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya on Monday alleged that the Siddaramaiah government suppressed the Upa Lokayukta report on Waqf properties in March 2016 and urged the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to look into its recommendations.

Anubhava Mantapa work half done, likely to miss Dec 2025 deadline

The State Government's ambitious project, Anubhava Mantapa, a replica of the very first parliament in the world in 12th century AD in Basavakalyan taluk, Bidar district, will take more time to complete.

Rooftop solar scheme ambitious, but problems persist?

EVEN as the state and Union governments look to increase solar power generation in the country, consumers have highlighted a slew of problems they are grappling with on the ground, while installing rooftop solar panels, all in the bid to generate green energy.

Bonsai Garden to be reopened at Lalbagh

The Bonsai Garden that was closed to the public two years ago is all set to be reopened soon, now with fresh landscaping involving wood and rock stands, and a surface filled with sand for the short plants, mostly succulents.

India Post stuck in time warp, declines QR code

PEANUT sellers, flower sellers and even those seeking alms in the city readily accept the QR mode of payment. However, India Post is still rooted in rupee notes and coins, and refuses to embrace interface payment technology. Visitors who wish to avail of post office services should be prepared to carry cash.

Yellow Line station to be named Delta Electronics Bommasandra station

THE Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited and Delta Electronics India Pvt Ltd, a Taiwanese electronics manufacturing company have inked an agreement on Monday which offers the firm the naming rights of the Bommasandra station on the Yellow Line.

Reservation can't be based on religion: SC

RELIGION cannot be the basis for granting reservation, the Supreme Court said on Monday, while hearing a batch of pleas, including one by the West Bengal government, challenging the Calcutta High Court's decision to quash the Other Backward Class (OBC) classification of 77, mostly Muslim, communities.

Sanjay Malhotra is new RBI chief

To assume charge on Wednesday; faces dual challenge of high inflation & slowing growth

Wealth Management Industry Likely To Grow At A CAGR Of 25-30%'

THE investment strategies of the ultra-rich have always intrigued retail investors, especially amidst the astronomical rise in the number of high-net worth individuals (HNIS) and ultra-high-net worth individuals (UHNIS) in recent years.

Sudharani dons the cop uniform in Chowkidar

SUDHARANI, a prominent name in Kannada cinema, is all set to sport khakhi in Chandrashekar Bandiappa's Chowkidar.

Naveen Shankar's next, Nodidavaru Ennatare set to release on this date

NAVEEN Shankar is taken note of for his roles right from his debut, Gultoo, to Hondisi Bareyiri and Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage.

IT'S DZIREABLE

A LOOK AT HOW MARUTI SUZUKI'S ALL-NEW DZIRE FARES IN TODAY'S MARKET SATURATED WITH SUVS

A LIT AFFAIR

Two Nobel Laureates economist Abhijit Banerjee and biologist Venki Ramakrishnan are the highlight of the 13th edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival, which is set to return this weekend

SAT'S DIGITAL MAKEOVERARE YOU READY?

The age-old tradition of pen-and-paper exams is witnessing a digital revolution. As high-stakes tests like the SAT embrace online formats, millions of Indian students find themselves at a crossroads. What changes will digitalisation bring? Saumya Solanki & Varsha Sagi explore

Mohun Bagan win to go top

MOHUN Bagan Super Giant posted a 2-0 win over NorthEast United FC in the ISL here on Sunday.

Speaker stresses on cooperation from all sides

ASSEMBLY Speaker UT Khader on Sunday said that cooperation from both the Ruling and Opposition members is needed to make the winter session of the legislature to be held in Belagavi from December 9 to 20 a success.

ALL EYES ON BELAGAVI AS 10-DAY WINTER SESSION BEGINS TODAY

Debate on development of North Karnataka expected to be highlight of first two days | BJP plans to corner Siddaramaiah govt on various issues such as MUDA, ST Corpn & Waqf Board | At least five major Bills to be tabled, 3,004 questions received, says Speaker UT Khader

B'luru-Chennai expressway opens to traffic

The Karnataka stretch of the Bengaluru-Chennai expressway is complete and open for traffic, and is used for long drives and jolly rides.

Binge watch! K'taka looks to launch own OTT platform

IN line with the Kerala government-owned over-the-top (OTT) platform - 'C-space' - the Karnataka government's Sree Kanteerava Studios Limited is gearing up to launch its own OTT service.

Gaganyaan astronauts to get training at INS Garuda

The four astronauts selected for India's inaugural human space flight programme, the Gaganyaan, will undergo rigorous training at the Indian Navy's water survival training facility (WSTF) at INS Garuda in Kochi on how to survive in water after landing in the sea.

Resul Pookutty to add spooks to Sharan's Choomantar

CTOR Sharan is set to kick off 2025 with Choomantar, a horror comedy that has been creating noise even before its official release set for January 10, 2025.

Sudharani dons the cop uniform in Chowkidar

UDHARANI, a prominent name in Kannada cinema, is all set to sport khaki in Chandrashekar Bandiappa's Chowkidar.

Naveen Shankar's next, Nodidavaru Ennatare set to release on this date

Rumour has it that the director is crafting another rooted story, but not along the lines of Kerebete, as speculated

Pookutty to add spooks to Sharan's Choomantar

Actor Sharan is set to kick off 2025 with Choomantar, a horror comedy that has been creating noise even before its official release set for January 10, 2025.

Stepping into the shoes of a lead actor was a dream come true: Tsunami Kitty

SUNAMI Kitty, a former Bigg Boss contestant, is all set to make his debut as a lead actor in the upcoming film Kora.