BENGALURU: A political row has broken out in Karnataka after BJP MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri claimed that India’s national anthem was composed “to welcome the British official”, a remark that drew sharp criticism from Congress minister Priyank Kharge. Speaking at an event in Honnavar to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram, Kageri argued that the…
BENGALURU: Kannada actor Harish Rai passed away on Thursday at the age of 55, He was battling cancer and died at Kidwai Hospital in Bengaluru, according to TV reports.Harish Rai, fondly remembered for his roles as Don Rai in the cult classic Om and Chacha in KGF, had been battling thyroid cancer that had spread…
Bengaluru: What was once hailed as long-awaited relief for commuters is now beginning to unravel: Kundalahalli underpass, opened three years ago to decongest the busy tech corridor, has turned into a traffic nightmare for thousands travelling to work daily. Built to offer a smooth, signal-free ride between Marathahalli and Varthur, the underpass was meant to…
Bengaluru/Mangaluru: Even as fishing boats have begun returning to the sea after days of weather warnings, mackerel prices continue to remain stubbornly high across the state, especially in Bengaluru’s retail markets. Reason: Disruptions in fishing activities following the cyclonic disturbances last fortnight. With boats either forced to stay anchored or return, fish landings have dipped…
Bengaluru: Karnataka high court has quashed a state govt notification that had earlier declared the services of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) as part of public utility.In his order, Justice Ananth Ramanath Hegde held that the Central govt was the appropriate authority for BMRCL and that the state govt had no jurisdiction to notify…
Karnataka records highest GST growth rate in country with 10% after rate cut BENGALURU: Karnataka has topped the economically progressive states in GST collection during Dasara festival as it recorded 10% growth in tax revenue in Sept. This shows the enthusiasm among consumers making festival purchases after GST rate rationalisation that saw drastic fall in…
Bengaluru: To increase interest in the govt schools and improve enrolment, the department of school education and literacy is gearing up for mega parent-teacher meetings on Children’s Day across its 47,000 schools.According to a circular issued by the department on Nov 4, deputy commissioners, chief executive officers, and other bureaucrats will be roped in to…
Bengaluru: The final timetable for SSLC-1, SSLC-2, PU-1, and PU-2 has been announced. The SSLC-1 exam will begin on March 18 and end on April 2, while II PU-1 will start on Feb 28 and end on March 17.SSLC-1March 18 – First language March 23 – Science, political science, Hindustani music, Carnatic music March 25…
Bengaluru: My 14-year-old niece wants to study design. By the time she graduates, AI will reshape the job market—and design looks especially exposed. What should she study? Which skills will still matter? Should she fear automation? We put these questions to leading design experts at the 9th edition of the DesignUp conference held in Bengaluru…
Bengaluru: The high court has dismissed a writ appeal filed by the adopted son of a deceased KSRTC driver, seeking appointment on compassionate grounds because of policy exclusion and delay.“It is well-settled that compassionate appointment is a welfare measure adopted by the employer/govt/govt agencies to save the bereaved family of an employee from destitution and…
