BENGALURU: Abdul Jabbar, Member of the Legislative Council, was suspended by Karnataka Congress on Wednesday over allegations of anti-party activities during the recent bypolls in the Davanagere South Assembly constituency. Congress leader Abdul Jabbar had sought a ticket for the Davangere seat, aiming to become a member of the Legislative Assembly. However, the Congress party…
BENGALURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday articulated a nine-point, citizen-led development agenda for achieving “Viksit Karnataka” and “Viksit Bharat”, calling for a blend of sustainable practices, cultural rootedness and collective responsibility.Addressing a large gathering at the Sri Aadichunchanagiri Mutt, Modi urged people to take up water conservation and efficient water management as a shared…
Koramangala row over EV firm’s R&D in home BENGALURU: What began as a resident’s complaint about unauthorised commercial activity in a quiet Koramangala street has now escalated into a larger civic issue, with authorities issuing notices but failing to enforce action on the ground.Gilbert Millicent Nathan resident of 4th Block, Koramangala had written to GBA,…
Belagavi: In a case of alleged honour killing, a 24-year-old married woman was murdered allegedly by her family members, and her body was burnt within hours to destroy evidence in North Karnataka in mid-March.Three of her family members, including elder brother, were arrested on charges of murder from Belagavi district on Monday, nearly a month…
Bengaluru: Congress‘ decision to strip two Muslim representatives of their posts for alleged anti-party activities, following disgruntlement over its choice not to field a Muslim candidate in the Davanagere South byelection, has stirred unease and reopened questions around minority representation. Observers suggest it offers a possible opening for smaller players such as Social Democratic Party…
An engineer in Bengaluru has been accused of marrying two women and getting engaged to another while falsely claiming to be unmarried (Representative image) BENGALURU: In a case of deception, an engineer working in a private company at Jigani has been accused of cheating multiple women under the pretext of marriage, allegedly turning relationships into…
Bengaluru: Huge clusters of apartment blocks are usually first off the ground when it comes to paying annual property tax to the city civic agency, Greater Bengaluru Authority, as soon as the payment portal opens in April. This year, the start has been underwhelming in the first fortnight — the busiest, otherwise — as the…
Bengaluru: A gym trainer allegedly died by suicide at his house near Nelamangala late Saturday night, following a relationship with a married woman he had met at the gym.The deceased, Dileep Kumar MR of Vajarahalli, was a bodybuilder who had won several competitions. Police said Dileep made a video call to the woman shortly before…
Over the last few years, indoor gardening has brought about a significant shift in urban living. What may have begun as a pandemic hobby has now taken firm root in everyday life. On National Gardening Day, we take a look at how indoor plants are among the fastest growing lifestyle choices today. Interior designer Punam…
Bengaluru: A harmless feline encounter spiralled into a full-blown neighbourhood drama at Sheshadripuram, with police forced to intervene after two families clashed over the “ownership” of four newborn kittens.A senior police officer said it was a tricky situation; a Hoysala police team had a tough time bringing the situation under control.The unusual dispute erupted after…
