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Undeterred Nikhil likely to lead JDS in future elections in Karnataka

JDS Youth Wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy, who recently lost the Channapatna Assembly bypoll, is likely to lead the regional party in future elections in Karnataka starting from the elections to zilla and taluk panchayat likely to be held in 2025.

Auto driver seeks excess fare, harasses 20-year-old student

A 20-year-old college student interning at a private firm faced harassment and racial slurs by an auto driver who demanded an additional Rs 200 over the app's allotted fare.

NOW, WOMEN COPS IN MUFTI TO CHECK EVE-TEASING, STALKING

IN a bid to enhance the safety of women, Bengaluru City Police's Rani Chennamma Pade, a special unit of women police personnel, has been deployed in plain clothes (mufti) at key locations such as bus stands, shops, malls, schools, pubs, and other public places to prevent crimes against women, particularly eve-teasing and stalking.

IIMB alumni receive award for disability advocacy

TWO changemakers and alumni of Indian Institute of Management Bengaluru (IIM-B), were recognised for their pioneering contributions to disability advocacy on World Disability Day, December 3, with national awards presented by the President of India.

Umptyard to Dreamscape

Two walkers transform vacant plot into butterfly park, promote biodiversity in Mangaluru

Footpath encroachment in three zones cleared

THE Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike conducted a pedestrian encroachment clearance operation on Saturday at three different zones in the city.

Metro achieves record ridership of 9.2 lakh on December 6

NAMMA Metro achieved a new milestone on Friday, recording its highest-ever ridership of 9,20,562.

Footpath encroachment in three zones cleared

THE Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike conducted a pedestrian encroachment clearance operation on Saturday at three different zones in the city.

A treasure trove! This park celebrates Ambedkar's philosophy

WHILE Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's life and contributions are widely known, only few know about Nagaloka Shilpavana, a five-acre theme park hidden within the Jnana Bharathi campus.

DPR on ₹1,200-cr expressway to connect BSK with NICE Road soon

BRUHAT Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is preparing a detailed project report (DPR) on the proposed expressway to connect Banashankari with NICE Road.

HAL-SAI HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTRE TO BOOST SPORTS

TO boost sports and provide world-class facilities for athletes, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) for the establishment of state-of-the-art HAL-SAI High Performance Centre at SAI Netaji Subhas Southern Centre on Friday.

Yunus press secy cagey on Hasina issue in talks

BANGLADESH wants to \"normalise ties with its big neighbour India,\" said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.

CM: Home for double-engine coordination

SP may exit MVA over Uddhav Sena glorification of Babri demolition

BIMS: Lokayukta takes up suo motu case

Will take stern action: CM

WHIFF OF ITALY

Organised by the Italian Consulate in the city, a truffle treasure is in store at Scent of Italy: il Tartufo, an immersive exhibition dedicated to the luxurious world of truffles

People, planet held hostage by private profits

IN 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly adopted resolution 5/14 to end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.

SEA EROSION - CHANGE IN LAND COVER, A RISING CONCERN

IF the 7,500 km-long coastline gives the country advantage in terms of trade and tourism, it also is a matter of concern because of increasing coastal erosion.

EARTH ON THE EDGE - 1.5 BILLION HECTARES OF LAND DEGRADED GLOBALLY

IN a world increasingly threatened by the effects of human activity on natural systems, land degradation has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges.

De-dollarisation not on the table: RBI governor

RESERVE Bank governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday downplayed the punitive tariffs being threatened by the US President-elect Donald Trump against the BRICS nations if they moved away from dollar, saying each punitive action will have counter-actions by the affected countries.

Iran launches its heaviest space payload

IRAN said on Friday it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its programme the West alleges improves Tehran's ballistic missile programme.

Don names former senator David Perdue to be China envoy

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he has selected former Sen David Perdue of Georgia to serve as his ambassador to China, leaning on a former business executive turned politician to serve as the administration's envoy to America's most potent economic and military adversary.

A struggle for social justice amidst melodrama

KANNADA cinema has long managed to bring out the challenges faced by common people under the feudal system, and Dheera Bhagat Roy falls into that category.

Arjun Janya's 45 partners with MARZ for CG work

The film produced by Ramesh Reddy stars Shivarajkumar, Upendra and Raj B Shetty

DESTINY HAD GRANDER PLANS THAN I IMAGINED: DHEEREN RAMKUMAR

Geetha Pictures, riding high on the success of Bhairathi Ranagal, is on a streak of exciting announcements.

A window into heritage and tradition with smudged glass

Today's films where stories often seek safety in the predictable, Gumti comes across as an earnest, albeit imperfect, attempt to preserve the fading traditions of the Kudubi community.

SHADES OF THE SEASON

S much as one doesn't want to get drawn into the festivities of the season, there is an inexplicable draw that seems to permeate into one's body.

An Ethnic Twist

Paris-based, Vietnamese origin guitarist and composer Nguyên Lê is set to perform his unique blend of jazz, rock, and world music in Bengaluru this Sunday

Classical act: Despite evolution of chess, purest form of sport is here to stay

COUPLE of days ahead of the World Championship, Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana had checked into Singapore.

IWF to reduce number of categories from June next year

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has decided to reduce the number of weight categories in both the men's and women's sections from 10 to 8 from June next year following a proposal by its Innovation Commission.

Chopper case: CBI reply sought on Michel bail plea

THE Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice and sought a detailed response from the CBI within four weeks on an appeal filed by Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman and accused, in the alleged Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam case, seeking bail.