DK Shivakumar (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has urged Bengaluru residents to cooperate with civic authorities by declaring their assets, paying taxes on time and being transparent, saying this was the way to ensure “good governance” in the city. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru…
NEW DELHI: An Air India Express flight from Vijayawada to Bengaluru was cancelled on Thursday after the aircraft suffered a bird strike, news agency PTI reported.An eagle struck the nose of the plane while it was taxiing on the runway for take-off, according to an airline spokesperson. Passengers were later accommodated on alternate arrangements. The…
BENGALURU: A special investigation team (SIT) of CID has filed a closure report in a gang rape case against BJP MLA N Munirathna Naidu and four of his associates, informing the high court Wednesday that the complaint filed in May was found to be false.Taking note of the submission, Justice MI Arun adjourned the hearing…
From climbing mango trees in Kodagu to headlining music festivals across India, Nikhil Chinapa’s journey has been anything but ordinary. The DJ, VJ, festival founder, and scuba diver has lived many lives, but through it all, one thing has remained the same: his belief that music is the lifeblood of humanity.‘MY LATEST TRACK IS INSPIRED…
Bengaluru: The high court Wednesday ordered notice to Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in response to a petition filed by RD Chaitra, wife of KC Veerendra, Congress MLA from Chitradurga constituency, who is presently under judicial custody. He was arrested based on an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) registered by ED from Gangtok, Sikkim, and grounds…
Bengaluru: With Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) now having formally replaced Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), citizens are vexed by a question: How exactly will the limits of the five newly created city corporations be marked on the ground?Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has suggested installation of border towers to clearly demarcate the jurisdiction of each…
Bengaluru: After rolling out its five guarantee schemes, the govt is now planning an ‘MSP guarantee’ to strengthen market intervention and ensure farmers receive minimum support price for their crops. While the earlier schemes focused mainly on social welfare, critics had pointed out the absence of a dedicated programme for farmers. Agriculture minister N Cheluvarayaswamy…
Bengaluru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah Wednesday instructed officials to fast-track the Rs 200-crore development plan for Anjanadri Hill in Koppal district, widely believed to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman. Chairing a meeting with ministers and senior officials, Siddaramaiah confirmed that Rs 10 crore has been released for the two-phase project, which will focus on enhancing…
Bengaluru: With fungus gnawing at the edges of timeless paintings though they are well preserved inside a glass enclosure at a gallery named after him, at least eight artworks of legend K Venkatappa are under clear threat. The century-old artworks are now safely shipped for fungal treatment and treatment.The 50-year-old Venkatappa Art Gallery — the…
Bengaluru: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed a closure report in the gangrape case against RR Nagar BJP MLA N Muniratna Naidu and four of his associates.The SIT informed Karnataka high court Wednesday that the complaint filed in May 2025 was found to be false and no evidence…
