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Yathindra’s comments about his father Siddaramaiah nearing end of political life sparks speculation BELAGAVI: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah‘s son Yathindra Siddaramaiah’s statement on Wednesday that his father was at the fag end of his political life and Minister Satish Jarkiholi is a leader with similar progressive ideological thinking, has led to speculation, amid talks about…

BENGALURU: Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Wednesday questioned the source of reports claiming that she had offered to repair roads in Bengaluru.She expressed amusement at what she termed “fabricated news.” Shaw was responding to a news article about former Union minister P Chidambaram’s post on ‘X’, in which he noted with interest her supposed offer…

Bengaluru braces for a wet October 23, 2025, with a 91% chance of moderate rain and temperatures between 18.9°C and 23.5°C. The downpour is expected to improve air quality, which stood at a moderate 65 AQI yesterday. Morning hours are ideal for outdoor activities as rain intensifies later. The week ahead promises continued showers. The…

A 27-year-old woman from Bengal was allegedly gang-raped and robbed at her Bengaluru residence on Tuesday night. Five individuals reportedly entered her home, sexually assaulted her, and fled with cash and mobile phones. Police have arrested three suspects and are actively searching for the remaining two. The survivor is reported to be out of danger….

A nine-year-old boy was allegedly beaten severely by his school’s headteacher in Chitradurga for using another student’s phone. The shocking incident, captured on video, surfaced recently, leading to the teacher’s detention. Authorities have vowed strong action against the accused, with the woman and child welfare minister promising exemplary punishment. CHITRADURGA: The headteacher at a school…

NEW DELHI: A 2.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district on Wednesday morning, with the epicenter located near Hattarkihal village, according to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC).The seismic event occurred at 7:43:38 AM at a depth of 5 kilometers, specifically 2.5 kilometers northwest of Hattarkihal village in Yaranal gram panchayat…

Bengaluru’s pothole-free deadline is likely to be missed due to incessant rains, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah admitted. He urged officials to at least ensure roads remain motorable by laying asphalt wherever possible. While around 10,000 potholes have been filled, the government blames the previous BJP regime for neglecting road maintenance, leaving a significant burden. BENGALURU: The…

Days after sparring, Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw meets CM Siddaramaiah, DKS BENGALURU: Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Tuesday met Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar to greet them on the occasion of Deepavali, and assured cooperation & support for Bengaluru’s development.Shaw has been critical of Bengaluru’s infrastructure woes by highlighting them through her…

BENGALURU: A techie travelling to Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport was reunited with his forgotten backpack within minutes, thanks to the quick action of airport staff and a digital payment trail. Jaskaran Singh said he left his bag on a BMTC KIA shuttle bus while heading to the airport, only realising the oversight just before check-in.“Forgot…