Bengaluru: Proceedings in the Renukaswamy murder case have been adjourned to Nov 3, with a local court directing prison officials to physically produce actor Darshan before it on that date.On Friday, the prosecution asked the court to frame charges in the case. Darshan, his girlfriend Pavithra Gowda, and five other accused were produced before the…
Bengaluru: Around 18 individuals and institutions have so far borrowed telescopes and binoculars from the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, which began its telescope-lending programme in May 2024, indicating a growing interest in astronomy in the city.Though the initiative aimed to provide easy access to the instrument, especially for educational purposes in schools; more individuals have borrowed…
BENGALURU: A techie in Bengaluru lost Rs 1.86 lakh in a delivery scam after receiving a tile instead of a smartphone he had ordered online. According to police, the victim, identified as Premamananda, had ordered a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 on an e-commerce platform. However, when the courier arrived, he was shocked to find…
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah BENGALURU: In a major push to improve Bengaluru’s crumbling infrastructure following criticism from industry captains, the Karnataka cabinet Thursday approved Rs 2,296 crore for a slew of development works, including large-scale road asphalting and civic upgrade, across five city corporations under Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).Rs 1,241 crore will go towards a special…
Bengaluru: The city’s favourite open-street festival, Happy Streets by The Times of India, is all set to light up MEI Layout in Bagalakunte for the very first time this Sunday (Nov 2), promising to turn the neighbourhood into a vehicle-free celebration of health, creativity, and community spirit.From 6.30am to 9.30am, the usually busy 60-feet Road…
Bengaluru: Tech firms and AI platforms are stepping up hiring, with AI-first roles now dominating new job openings. As companies accelerate their adoption of AI, demand for professionals skilled in data architecture, machine learning, and generative AI is soaring. India’s strong technical talent, adaptability, and scale make it impossible for global firms to overlook in…
Bengaluru: The Dharwad bench of the Karnataka high court has recommended an overhaul of the Karnataka Cooperative Societies Act, 1959 and its rules, which have only undergone piecemeal amendments over the decades.Justice Suraj Govindaraj noted that the cascading effects of these amendments on existing provisions were insufficiently considered, resulting in a statute that has become…
Bengaluru: The Kalaburagi bench of the Karnataka high court Thursday directed authorities to hold a fresh meeting on Nov 7 to resolve RSS’ path sanchalan (route march) at Chittapur town, the home constituency of minister Priyank Kharge. This means RSS’ proposed march on Nov 2 will not take place. Justice MGS Kamal said the fresh…
Bengaluru: While the neighbouring states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu are staunchly opposing the PM Shri (PM Schools for Rising India) schools, Karnataka has as many as 585 schools covered under the centrally sponsored scheme. It is likely to add another five schools if the Centre opens up the approval process once again.The PM Shri…
Bengaluru: Union minister for housing and urban affairs Manohar Lal Khattar Thursday said the central govt has begun holding regional meetings to address growing challenges of urbanisation as India’s cities expand rapidly. “The population of our cities is increasing by the day,” Khattar said after a regional meeting in Bengaluru that brought together representatives from…
