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Bengaluru: Karnataka high court has suggested that the education department should reassess the lack of language subjects in job-oriented Industrial Training Institute (ITI) courses and issue appropriate instructions in view of its notification making language study mandatory for admission to law courses.Currently, ITI courses don’t include any language subjects and are considered equivalent to the…

Bengaluru: For the city’s traffic-weary commuters, particularly those in the tech hubs, this was a Monday morning with a difference. There was a different kind of a rush, and the buzz in the air was unmistakable.No, for a change, the rush and the buzz were not on or about road traffic, but on the platforms….

Bengaluru: Deputy chief minister and state Congress president DK Shivakumar Monday said Congress MP and Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi will not take an oath on vote theft claims as sought by chief electoral officers (CEOs) of three states. He also said state CEOs had no authority to issue such a notice to Rahul….

Bengaluru: The department of school education and literacy Monday reduced the maximum marks for the newly-introduced lesson-based assessment for classes I-X after objections from teachers.In the new system, introduced from the current academic year, teachers are supposed to test students after the completion of every unit of study.From classes I to V, the tests will…

Bengaluru: What began as a routine skincare consultation turned into a distressing legal battle for 29-year-old Ishwarya T after the clinic allegedly botched her treatment, misled her with false promises and even facilitated a loan in her name without her full consent. In Feb 2023, Ishwarya sought laser treatment but was given a chemical peel…

Bengaluru: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) will launch a career guidance cell to facilitate skill training and provide information on job opportunities for its students.A recent syndicate meeting approved the formation of the cell, which is expected to be set up in the next three months.The cell will have different verticals. “There are…

Bengaluru: Following stiff opposition from elected representatives from graduates’ and teachers’ constituencies, the govt Monday assured the legislative council that it will withdraw a controversial circular directing authorities to withhold salaries and perks of teachers in aided institutions that recorded less than 60% pass rate in SSLC exams.The circular to district deputy directors of public…

Bengaluru’s Yellow Line metro, connecting R V Road to Bommasandra, commenced operations on Monday, August 11, offering a significant relief to daily commuters, especially those traveling to Electronics City. The 19 km stretch, with 16 stations, is covered in just 35 minutes, costing ₹60. BENGALURU: Daily commuters to Electronics City finally got a breather as…