TN cancels police leave ahead of May 4 vote counting
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu police have cancelled leave for all personnel from May 2 until further orders to ensure tight security during the counting of votes for the assembly elections on May 4. The directive, issued by the state Director General of…
Talawara ST certificates being blocked, alleges BJP MLC Ravi Kumar
Bengaluru: N. Ravi Kumar has alleged that the Karnataka government is deliberately obstructing the issuance of Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates to members of the Talawara community in parts of Kalyana Karnataka. Addressing a press conference at the BJP…
Karnataka bans ‘obscene songs’ in school events, warns of strict action
Bengaluru: The School Education and Literacy Department Karnataka has issued a circular prohibiting students from dancing to “obscene songs” during cultural programmes and anniversaries in schools and colleges across the state. In the directive, the…
RR chase down 223 to beat PBKS by six wickets in IPL clash
Chandigarh: Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets in the 40th match of the Indian Premier League 2026, successfully chasing down a daunting target in a high-scoring encounter. After opting to bowl at the Mullanpur Cricket Ground,…
‘Effort, discipline key to progress’: PM Modi shares Sanskrit Subhashitam
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the core values that drive progress, emphasising the importance of discipline, effort and thoughtful action. In a post on X, Modi underlined that qualities such…
KAS officers’ promotions soon, says Siddaramaiah; warns against file delays
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday assured that promotions for Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) officers will be expedited, stating that the process is already underway and will be completed soon. Inaugurating the renovated building…
5 workers killed as crane collapses at brick unit near Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Five workers were killed and 12 others injured after a crane collapsed at a cement brick unit in Mahalingapuram in Shankarpalli mandal of Rangareddy district on Monday evening. According to officials, the crane, which was being used to lift…
EC orders action over memes targeting Mamata ahead of Bengal polling
Kolkata: The Election Commission of India has directed police to take action against objectionable memes targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, after related videos went viral ahead of the second phase of polling. Officials said the…
‘40-50 MLAs planning Delhi trip for CM post’: Kumaraswamy alleges power tussle
Kolar: Fresh political tensions have surfaced in Karnataka, with Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy alleging that 40 to 50 MLAs are preparing to travel to Delhi amid renewed buzz over the Chief Minister’s post. Speaking to reporters in Malur, Kumaraswamy…
‘Metro Chicks’ case: Karnataka HC rejects plea, calls offence ‘serious’
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by an accused in the ‘Metro Chicks’ case, observing that filming and sharing obscene videos of women without consent is a serious offence. The accused, Diganth B K, had sought quashing of…