Bengaluru: The row over alleged large-scale voter deletions in Karnataka escalated Thursday, with chief minister Siddaramaiah and senior ministers supporting Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi‘s accusations of “vote chori” and accusing the Election Commission (EC) of blocking a state investigation. “Today’s revelations by Rahul Gandhi have again exposed how Indian democracy is being subverted…
Bengaluru: Union industries minister and former Karnataka chief minister CM HD Kumaraswamy Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress govt, accusing it of reducing Bengaluru to ‘Gundiuru’ (city of potholes) and driving industries away due to misgovernance and corruption.He said the proud city built by Nadaprabhu Kempegowda has “suffered a severe blow to its…
In Bengaluru, art isn’t confined to auditoriums or late-night clubs; it is thriving in the spaces we already inhabit. Linear Festival, curated by Vishruti and Bharavi, invited audiences in Bengaluru to hop across venues along the green metro line for a cultural experience. From a 9th-generation shadow puppeteer to hip hop, theatre, city walk and…
A flash of red is all it takes to bring a room to life, or so the internet says. The unexpected red theory, a viral home decor idea, is gaining traction. It’s simple: add anything red – a cushion, a lamp, a vase – to a room where it doesn’t belong, and suddenly the space…
Bengaluru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar Thursday hailed Bengaluru as the thriving hub of the state’s hospitality and knowledge economy. He lauded its weather, cosmopolitan culture, and growing global footprint.Speaking at a convention organised by the Federation of Hotels and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), Shivakumar noted that Bengaluru already has a large number of…
Bengaluru: Around 65,000 teachers, who served as enumerators and conducted the govt’s door-to-door SC/ST census, are reportedly awaiting the honorarium they were promised. With the state govt announcing an OBC caste census from Sept 22, the teachers and ASHA workers, who will be enumerators for this drive, are worried that their payments could be delayed…
(L) DK ShivaKumar, Rajesh Yabaji (R) NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has defended Bengaluru’s reputation as India’s tech capital after logistics firm BlackBuck announced it was moving out of the city’s Bellandur area, citing poor road conditions and long commutes.In an interview with NDTV, Shivakumar said, “No one can stop any company…
Yoga trainer held for sexually assaulting minor girl BENGALURU: A yoga trainer has been arrested in connection with the sexual harassment of a minor girl, police said on Thursday. The accused, Niranjana Murthy, has been running a yoga centre in Rajarajeshwari Nagar for several years and is also secretary of the Karnataka Yogasana Sports Association…
Even as Supreme Court’s verdict on the validity of SIR of electoral rolls in pollbound Bihar will determine its pan-India rollout. BENGALURU: Even as Supreme Court’s verdict on the validity of SIR of electoral rolls in pollbound Bihar will determine its pan-India rollout.Sources in the office of Karnataka’s chief electoral officer said preparations for SIR…
Karnataka’s deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has ordered contractors to repair potholes across Bengaluru by November, following mounting criticism over the city’s deteriorating roads and civic infrastructure. NEW DELHI: Karnataka’s deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has ordered contractors to repair potholes across Bengaluru by November, following mounting criticism over the city’s deteriorating roads and civic…
