Karnataka

Bengaluru: The home department has ordered an inquiry on a police inspector of Bengaluru Rural district following allegations that he pocketed over 1kg of gold ornaments recovered from burglars a few months ago.Accusing Surya City police inspector Sanjeev Kumar Mahajan of misappropriating a portion of the seized property, a social activist and advocate had complained…

Bengaluru: The high court has quashed an order issued by the govt against C Geetha, an engineer with then Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), on charges of dereliction of duty and misconduct related to inaction against an unauthorised construction.A division bench, comprising Justices DK Singh and Venkatesh Naik T, ruled that Geetha could not be…

Lawyers protested outside the Karnataka high court on Wednesday against Rakesh Kishore NEW DELHI: Lawyers protested outside the Karnataka high court on Wednesday against Rakesh Kishore, the advocate who allegedly attempted to hurl an object at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai in the Supreme Court earlier this week. Human rights activist Narsinhamoorthy said,…

Bengaluru residents are experiencing a mild morning with scattered rainfall expected throughout October 8, 2025. The temperature range of 22°C to 29°C combines with moderate air quality, showing an AQI of 81 from yesterday, while the week ahead promises varying weather patterns with both wet and dry spells.The day brings a 92% chance of rain…

Bengaluru: While the govt extended holidays for Dasara until Oct 18, educationists were not amused. Many stakeholders slammed the govt decision, pointing out the long gap would result in learning loss.Dasara holidays began on Sept 20. Additionally, Deepavali holidays are also due on Oct 20-22, making the gap over a month.“The education department earlier issued…

Bengaluru: The ongoing socio-economic survey in Bengaluru has hit an unexpected roadblock — not over caste, but cash and credit.Citizens are answering questions about their caste without hesitation, but lose their tempers the moment the survey hits question 41: “Have you taken any loan?” Enumerators said the single query, and its follow-ups on the purpose…