By Karthikeyan SairamOn a warm Saturday evening at Freedom Park, the mood was subdued yet resolute. Citizens, activists, and familiar faces from across the city gathered for a peaceful protest sparked by a deeply disturbing incident: 22 community dogs from a locality went missing and were later found killed. What unfolded was more than a…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru is not just India’s tech capital; it is also a city where public money flows at a staggering pace, often beyond the direct gaze of its citizens.An eye-opening review by Janaagraha, a city-based not-for-profit focused on urban governance, has revealed that over Rs 100 crore is spent every single day on the city…
Udupi: History has already been made — but for badminton icon Ayush Shetty’s family in Karkala, the bigger moment could just be hours away.Ranked world No 25, Ayush overcame top seed and defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn from Thailand in a gripping three-game contest — winning 10-21, 21-19, 21-17 — to book a place in the…
Bengaluru: Karnataka’s proposed digital safety law aims to tighten regulation of social media platforms with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), faster content moderation and stronger user protections, according to a draft submitted to chief minister Siddaramaiah.The draft bill signals a shift towards responsible digital citizenship in the AI era. “If everything goes to plan,…
ROOTS IN IRAN, LIFE IN INDIA: B’luru residents Mirza Mohmmad Mehdi and his wife Mahbanu Mirza track war from afar, and constantly worry about the safety of their loved ones in Iran. They describe their family as ‘Indianized’ with their food being influenced by the local cuisine, noting that Iranians typically exclude chilli from their…
BENGALURU: Train travel between Bengaluru and Mumbai is expected to be fast and more comfortable, with Indian Railways approving Vande Bharat sleeper service. The route, stops, travel time and launch date will be announced soon, sources said.Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Bangalore Central MP PC Mohan in a letter about the approval for the new…
Bengaluru: Emphasising gains in ease-of-doing business, Karnataka govt has approved 2,028 investment projects worth Rs 5.1 lakh crore since 2022, with faster clearances and reduced delays, industries minister MB Patil said Saturday.The projects are expected to generate 7.1 lakh jobs. Of this, Rs 69,564 crore has been realised, creating over 1 lakh jobs, indicating a…
Bengaluru: Pigmy agents employed by regional rural banks are not intermediaries appointed under the Reserve Bank of India-sanctioned model and hence cannot be called business facilitators, the Karnataka high court has ruled.“Their role is confined to the collection of deposits under the bank’s pigmy deposit scheme, and they do not undertake activities envisaged under the…
Bengaluru: As many as 26 police officers, currently serving in the rank of superintendent of police (SP), have written to the chief secretary and the DG&IGP, requesting them to confirm their promotions as superintendents of police (SP civil non-IPS), pending since 2023. Nine other officers of SP rank retired from service without govt ever confirming…
Bengaluru: Days after back-to-back incidents of trekkers going missing in forest areas, Karnataka govt has moved to tighten safety protocols. It has proposed dedicated tracking apps and mandatory group insurance for trekking expeditions.Forest minister Eshwar Khandre Thursday directed the principal chief conservator of forests and chief wildlife warden to frame a comprehensive standard operating procedure…
