Mankala Vaidya, Umashree take charge as deputy heads of Karnataka Houses
BENGALURU: Bhattkal MLA Mankala Vaidya and Congress MLC Umashree have been elected unopposed as the deputy speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and deputy chairperson of the Legislative Council respectively. Vaidya and Umashree were the only…
Veterinary officer recruitment scam: Former KPSC chief Shivashankarappa detained by ED
BENGALURU: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has detained former Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar in connection with an alleged irregularity in the recruitment of veterinary officers. ED officials reportedly…
‘Shouldn’t other governments complete projects you started?’ K’taka Congress hits out at JD(S)
Bengaluru: The Congress has launched a fresh attack on JD(S) leaders over the Bidadi Township and NICE projects, questioning their objections to the government taking forward initiatives started during the tenure of former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy…
India-US Navy EOD exercise concludes in Kochi
Kochi: The eighth edition of the India-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 concluded at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi on August 14. The bilateral exercise brought together teams from both navies for intensive professional…
Valmiki Corporation scam: Congress high command involved, alleges C.T. Ravi
Bengaluru: BJP MLC C.T. Ravi has alleged that the Congress party and its high command have a role in the alleged Valmiki Development Corporation scam. Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha, Ravi said the government itself had admitted that ₹89.62 crore…
No delay in ST welfare schemes, Karnataka Minister Raghumurthy tells officials
Bengaluru: Karnataka Scheduled Tribes Welfare Minister T. Raghumurthy has directed officials to ensure there is no delay in implementing welfare schemes meant for the Scheduled Tribes community. On his first day in office, Raghumurthy held a review…
Renukaswamy case: Court rejects Darshan’s plea for physical appearance
BENGALURU: The 59th City Civil and Sessions Court, Bengaluru has rejected actor Darshan’s plea seeking permission to appear physically in court instead of attending the proceedings through video conference in the Renukaswamy murder case. The 59th City…
Food safety: Inspections to cover PGs, hostels too, says UT Khader
Bengaluru: Health Minister UT Khader has directed the Food Safety Department to extend inspections beyond hotels to PG accommodations, private hostels, bus stands, wedding halls, railway canteens and flights to ensure food safety. Addressing a press…
PM Modi expresses grief over Bihar stampede, assures support to victims
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district. Taking to Socia; media X, PM Modi conveyed his condolences to the families of those who died and wished a speedy recovery to…
‘Leaving Vyavastha, not Vichar’: Poonawalla reiterates BJP exit
NEW DELHI: BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has again submitted his resignation to party president Nitin Nabin, citing pressing financial and personal circumstances. Poonawalla had first offered to quit all party posts and primary membership…