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Karnataka’s new cabinet portfolios are finalized, with Chief Minister DK Shivakumar keeping Finance. BENGALURU: Intense lobbying for key departments — Bengaluru urban development, revenue, and water resources, among others — has delayed allocation of portfolios in the newly formed cabinet under chief minister DK Shivakumar.Contrary to indications that the list would be finalized by Thursday…

Bengaluru: A missing person case in Tumakuru district has ended in the arrest of a 55-year-old farmer, with DNA profiling exposing a chilling tale of betrayal, jealousy and a meticulously planned murder.For nearly four months, the mystery surrounding the disappearance of 26-year-old Shwetha B from Muttugadahalli village baffled cops. On Jan 19, Shwetha left her…

‘Help me get released’: Fake doctor’s story costs Bengaluru man lakhs Bengaluru: A friendship on a dating app turned sour for a 26-year-old man, who lost nearly Rs 30 lakh to crooks posing as an American doctor and airport officials.The Bengaluru resident said he came in contact with a man who identified himself as Dr…

G Parameshwara, DK Shivakumar BENGALURU: G Parameshwara’s elevation as deputy CM in DK Shivakumar’s govt in Karnataka has revived memories of tussle at the top because of Congress’s long history of competing centres of authority in the state.During Siddaramaiah’s second stint as CM, Shivakumar served as deputy CM and was seen by many as a…

The Inland Water Transport Department of Karnataka has suspended launch services between Muppane and Halke due to receding water level in Linganamakki reservoir across Sharavathi river. The Inland Water Transport Department of Karnataka has suspended launch services between Muppane and Halke due to receding water level in Linganamakki reservoir across Sharavathi river. The Inland Water…

Karnataka has been actively promoting distributed solar photovoltaic (DSPV) systems and encouraging households to contribute surplus power to the grid Bengaluru: Every day, enough solar power to light up thousands of households is being generated on rooftops across Karnataka — only to be wasted. Caught in a regulatory limbo triggered by confusion over occupancy certificates…

Ilaiyaraja with Dr Prabha S Chandra, director, Nimhans Bengaluru: The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (Nimhans) Wednesday announced the setting up of a National Centre for Music, Brain, Mind and Health under the patronage of music composer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Ilaiyaraaja.The proposed centre, which will be set up in collaboration with Mercuri…

Bengaluru: As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in healthcare, experts are calling for a new generation of doctors who can bridge the worlds of medicine, technology and research. They caution that trust among doctors and patients will determine the success of AI adoption.Speaking at the 15th edition of the Lifesciences & Healthcare Innovation Forum…

B K Hariprasad (File photo) BENGALURU: The Congress appointed senior leader BK Hariprasad as the president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Wednesday, succeeding DK Shivakumar.The appointment came hours after Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka chief minister along with 13 ministers, marking a smooth leadership transition in the state. Siddaramaiah had resigned…

Bengaluru: A food delivery agent was allegedly assaulted while trying to stop an intruder, who entered his rented house and fled with cash and a mobile phone in the wee hours of Sunday.Shyamal, a resident of 5th Cross, Anepalya, and a native of West Bengal, said in his complaint that he and his roommate Nitai…