‘This isn’t e-nyaya, it’s anyaya’: BBMP’s parking tax notices spark outrage over lawyer mandate, glitchy portal; citizens seek rollback, on-ground verification | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru residents are outraged by BBMP’s parking-related show-cause notices, citing a cumbersome e-nyaya portal that demands unnecessary advocate details for filing objections. Citizens with e-khata are frustrated with additional tax demands and the portal’s slow loading times. BENGALURU: The parking-related show-cause notices issued by BBMP allows a 15-day window to flat owners to file objections…

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Bengaluru murder mystery: Body found in 5 locations across city, head missing; stray dog found with severed human arm | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: A quiet Thursday morning turned into a scene of horror near Chimpaganahalli in Tumakuru district when a stray dog emerged from the bushes carrying a severed human arm in its mouth, shocking a passerby.The man, frozen in disbelief, watched as the dog casually crossed the road between Koratagere and Kolala, the mangled limb dangling…

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Wanted burglar ‘Bombay Saleem’ wears police uniform in hotel room, makes video call to his wife; Bengaluru cop in soup | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: A constable was suspended after a burglary accused made a video call to his wife while in custody after wearing a police uniform. The policeman, who accompanied the accused to make a recovery after his arrest last year, had left the uniform in a hotel room.Deputy commissioner of police (East) D Devaraja said the…

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Election Commission asks Rahul Gandhi for signed oath, proof of vote fraud claims | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Hours after Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP and leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, alleged large-scale voter fraud in Karnataka, chief electoral officer (CEO) V Anbu Kumar formally wrote to him, seeking a signed declaration supporting his allegations and promising appropriate action if substantiated.Kumar suggested the declaration could be submitted in person since…

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Greater Bengaluru amendment bill gets nod, Election Commission can now prepare voters’ lists | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The state cabinet Thursday approved a series of legislative proposals ahead of the monsoon session, including a key amendment to Greater Bengaluru Act (GBA), a new law targeting the Devadasi system, and significant changes to minority education rules.A major decision was the approval of Greater Bengaluru (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which enables the Karnataka State…

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Ask head office: Bengaluru ward officials sidestep duties as e-khata complaints pile up | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: With over 31,000 e-khata showcause notices sparking confusion and fury across the city, Bengaluru’s ward-level BBMP offices are turning into ghost desks, deflecting every query to the head office. Frustrated citizens say local revenue officials have washed their hands off, leaving the BBMP head office as the new centre for resolving civic mess-ups.Across the…

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Trump’s tariff may hit Indian IT amid AI shift, slower spending | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: As AI-driven efficiency gains increasingly impact deal wins, triggering steeper rate cuts, the 25% additional tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump pose a double whammy to the Indian IT sector. Even as the Indian IT sector anticipated greater trade clarity by August—a development expected to boost US consumer spending—the announcement of an additional…

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Karnataka Examinations Authority trains colleges on document verification | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Karnataka Examinations Authority conducted a training programme for medical and dental colleges on the document-verification process. Until now, the verification process was done by KEA, except in govt colleges. However, from this year, it will be done by respective colleges.“College staff should be careful while verifying and collecting original documents of candidates. Even if…

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