Bengaluru: Metro services on Yellow Line will now run every 10 minutes during peak hours, with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) Tuesday announcing the induction of its seventh train into passenger service from Jan 15. The improved frequency will apply from Monday to Saturday, cutting the existing peak-hour train frequency from 13 minutes to…
BELAGAVI: Police have rescued three Belagavi youths who were held captive in Cambodia and forced into cybercrime. Three accused who allegedly ran a fake job racket from Belagavi, which had trapped the youths, have been arrested.The victims – Akash Kaganikar, Omkar Lokhande and Sanskar Lokhande – were brought back to their native place a couple…
Bengaluru: A disturbing case of extreme animal cruelty surfaced in JP Nagar, where a young puppy was assaulted and killed, triggering outrage among residents and animal welfare volunteers.CCTV footage purportedly shows a man smashing the puppy against a wall before pinning it to the ground. A complaint has been lodged with Puttenahalli police by South…
Bengaluru: A case was registered against a few individuals for installing large banners and buntings bearing the portrait of actor Yash on public property.According to a complaint filed by Pujarappa, assistant engineer, GBA, Vasanthnagar sub-division, the incident came to light on Jan 9 after he received a phone call from the GBA chief commissioner. The…
Bengaluru: A day after the Supreme Court directed the state govt to complete the election process for the newly constituted Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) by June 30, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar asserted Tuesday that it would be conducted in line with the stipulated timeline. He said all necessary directions would be issued to the…
The govt launched an e-pass system for those who wish to attend the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground on Jan 26. Bengaluru city district magistrate G Jagadeesh said interested citizens can apply for e-passes by providing required personal information on Seva Sindhu portal (www.sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in) from Jan 14 to Jan 24,…
Bengaluru: The Union labour minister’s directive to quick-commerce platforms to do away with the flashy “10-minute delivery” promise sparked animated conversations across the tech capital Tuesday evening. From busy kitchens to dining tables, residents debated the real impact of the move: going forward, will coriander leaves or curd be delivered before the cooking ends or…
Mysuru: A brief, exclusive interaction between Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar at Mysuru airport Tuesday triggered fresh speculation of a CM change, even while chief minister Siddaramaiah insisted there was no talk of politics. Rahul, who was on his way to Gudalur, Tamil Nadu, arrived at Mysuru’s Mandakalli airport around…
Bengaluru: The govt will hold a special cabinet meeting Wednesday to decide whether to call a special two-day session of the legislature to debate the Centre’s Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (G-RAM-G) Act. The new Act will replace the popular Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). Addressing a preparatory meeting…
ಮೈಸೂರು: ಪಕ್ಷದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಧಿಕಾರ ಹಂಚಿಕೆಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ಗೊಂದಲಗಳಿಲ್ಲ. ಇದೆಲ್ಲವೂ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮಗಳ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಅಂತಿಮವಾಗಿ ಹೈಕಮಾಂಡ್ ತೀರ್ಮಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಬದ್ಧರಾಗಿರುತ್ತೇವೆ ಎಂದು ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಸಿದ್ದರಾಮಯ್ಯ ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟಪಡಿಸಿದರು. ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ನಾಯಕ ರಾಹುಲ್ ಗಾಂಧಿ ಅವರು ಗೂಡ್ಲೂರಿಗೆ ತೆರಳುವ ಮಾರ್ಗಮಧ್ಯೆ ಅವರನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿಯಾದ ಬಳಿಕ ಸುದ್ದಿಗಾರರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಅವರು, ಅಧಿಕಾರ ಹಂಚಿಕೆ ವಿಷಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಕ್ಷದ ಶಾಸಕರಿಗೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಇರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಈ ವಿಚಾರದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ನಾನು ಅಥವಾ ಉಪಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಡಿ.ಕೆ. ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರಷ್ಟೇ ಮಾತನಾಡಬೇಕು. ಆದರೆ, ಈ ವಿಷಯದಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಪಕ್ಷದ…
