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Bengaluru: In the celebration of success, we often dont realise the emotional cost of making it happen. Success is not a result of single step, but a long journey. If we are talking about entrepreneurship, then it becomes more meaningful. Entrepreneurship isnt only about profits or growth charts or applause; it is about resilience, said Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chan
Bengaluru : In a major move to strengthen public transport and ease heavy passenger congestion following the implementation of the states flagship Shakti scheme, the Karnataka government has announced the addition of 5,000 new buses across the state. Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh said on Monday, June 8, that the buses will be inducted in a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to o
Bengaluru: With the southwest monsoon becoming more active across Karnataka, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for five districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall over the next three days. Districts including Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi have been placed under red alert due to the possibility of very Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsA
Bengaluru: Political strategist Sunil Kanugolu, who played a key role in shaping Congress election strategy ahead of the 2023 Karnataka Assembly polls, has been appointed as the Chief Advisor to Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar. According to the government order issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Kanugolu will serve in the post Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su
Kalaburagi: Air connectivity between Kalaburagi and Bengaluru has finally brought relief to passengers, with services set to resume from June 10 after an eight-month suspension. According to Kalaburagi airport director Kishore Killampalli, the flight operations between the two cities will officially restart from Tuesday after the state government extended financial support to the operator. Airline Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Union Government to constitute a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to investigate why no judicial commission was appointed to inquire into the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi until 1965. A division bench headed by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru rejected the petition Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp
Udupi: Passengers travelling in private stage carriage buses across Karnataka will have to pay higher fares from June 9, with operators announcing a fare revision of five to eight per cent. The decision was announced by State Federation of Private Stage Carriage Bus Owners Associations president Kuyiladi Suresh Nayak. Fuel prices witnessed a steady rise Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscr
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Forest Department has suspended a Forest Range Officer in connection with the recent incident in which three individuals were found consuming alcohol inside the core zone of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve. The action comes after photographs of the liquor party went viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage among wildlife enthusiasts and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Tel
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has announced stringent measures to prevent underage drinking, with Home Minister Priyank Kharge directing law enforcement agencies to intensify monitoring of pubs, bars and other alcohol-serving establishments in Bengaluru. Under the new regulations, all customers entering pubs, breweries, clubs, lounges, restaurants and similar venues will have to undergo mandatory age verification. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment
Bagalkot: A heartbreaking tragedy in Karnatakas Bagalkot district has occurred, where the family of an 18-month-old girl, who drowned, attempted to bring her back to life through superstitious beliefs. Amina Pathan accidentally slipped into a sump in Navanagars Sector 38 locality while playing outside her home. Unable to come to terms with the loss, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscr
Bengaluru: A cyber fraudster who allegedly impersonated Vijayapura Superintendent of Police Lakshman Nimbargi on social media and duped a job aspirant of more than Rs 5 lakh has been arrested by the districts Cyber Economic and Narcotics (CEN) police. The accused, Hanamant Bhajantri from Duradundi village in Karnatakas Belagavi district, allegedly operated a fake Facebook Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp &
Bengaluru: A severe drinking water shortage in Marenahalli village of Jagaluru taluk in Karnatakas Davangere district triggered dramatic protests on Sunday, June 7, with villagers allegedly detaining local officials and assaulting a bill collector while demanding urgent action to resolve the crisis. Residents said the village has been facing an acute shortage of drinking water Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on Whats
Bengaluru: A viral social media post about a software engineer working as a Rapido biker on weekends despite earning a high salary at a multinational company (MNC) has triggered a wider discussion on financial pressures faced by professionals in metropolitan cities like Bengaluru. The post, shared by an X user named Shabaz, narrates his experience Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing
Hassan: A rowdy sheeter was brutally hacked to death by unidentified assailants in broad daylight near the District Court premises in Hassan on Monday, June 8, sending shockwaves across the city. The deceased has been identified as Manjesh (43), a history-sheeter with alleged links to Bengalurus underworld. The attack took place in Channapatna locality near Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su
Kalaburagi: In a shocking case of alleged corruption involving a POCSO case, Lokayukta police on Sunday, June 7, arrested an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and a woman constable attached to the Station Bazaar Police Station in Kalaburagi for allegedly accepting a bribe from the mother of a minor sexual assault victim. The accused have been identified Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribin
Bengaluru: The Congress has launched a sharp attack on the BJP-JD(S) alliance after former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda was denied an NDA ticket for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. AICC General Secretary and Karnataka Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala criticised Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and the JD(S), accusing them of compromising self-respect and political Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on Wha
Tumakuru: Police have arrested two men from Tumakuru and Davanagere districts for allegedly maintaining contact with a Pakistan-based suspect and conspiring to recruit and radicalise youths through social media platforms, officials said. The arrests were made following inputs from central intelligence agencies, which alerted local authorities about suspicious online activities and possible anti-national plans being Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Spo
Bengaluru: With the formation of the new Congress government under Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and the swearing-in of 13 ministers in the first phase, attention has now shifted to the next round of cabinet expansion. The competition for the remaining 20 ministerial berths has intensified, with more than 60 legislators reportedly vying for a place Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribin
Bengaluru: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested a father-daughter duo for allegedly cheating unemployed youth of more than Rs 5.3 crore by falsely promising government jobs in various Central and State government departments. The accused have been identified as Shamshad Begum M.M., an MBA graduate, and her father M.A. Mansoor Ahmed. According to investigators, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Tele
Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its official candidates for the 2026 Rajya Sabha and Karnataka Legislative Council elections, bringing an end to intense political speculation in Karnataka. The list, approved by the partys Central Election Committee, names OBC leader Prof. M. Nagaraj as the BJP candidate for the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegra
Bengaluru: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday, June 7, congratulated Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on assuming office and discussed opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between Karnataka and Malaysia in key sectors such as education, technology and innovation. The conversation took place over a telephone call during which the Malaysian leader conveyed his Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top S
Belagavi: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has confirmed large-scale financial fraud in the Shivam Associates investment scheme, with investigators revealing that the firms owner, Shivanand Neelannavar, collected approximately Rs 2,400 crore from more than 40,700 investors through an unauthorised deposit network. Addressing a press conference in Belagavi, CID Deputy Inspector General Bhimashankar Guled said the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainmen
Kanakapura: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is on a gratitude tour to thank the people of his home constituency of Kanakapura on Sunday, June 7, received a resounding welcome from Congress workers, followers and the public at multiple locations here. Asserting that shelter, health, education and jobs for locals are his priorities, he announced Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subs
Ballari: An unidentified body of a woman was discovered floating in the Andral stream on the outskirts of Ballari city on Sunday morning, June 7. Police suspect she may have been washed away during the heavy rains that lashed the district the previous day. Preliminary investigations suggest the deceased was aged between 35 and 40 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Y
Ramanagara: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday, June 7, expressed his desire to continue as Karnatakas CM even beyond 2028, stating that he needs the support and blessings of the people to remain in office. Speaking at a thanksgiving programme in Bekuppe village of Kanakapura taluk, Shivakumar said his responsibilities as Chief Minister require him Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscri
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has issued a notification for direct recruitment of 3,395 Civil Police Constables. Of the total vacancies, 2,266 positions are earmarked for male candidates, 755 for women, 257 for serving male personnel, 82 for serving women personnel, and 35 vacancies for transgender candidates. Selected candidates will receive a salary in the range Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & T
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar travelled by Metro rail on Sunday, June 7, while heading to Kanakapura to participate in a gratitude tour aimed at thanking people of his constituency. This is Shivakumars first visit to Kanakapura, located in neighbouring Bengaluru South district, after taking over as the CM. Speaking to reporters ahead Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subsc
Kalaburagi: A small bridge near Chimmanachod village in Chincholi taluk collapsed following heavy rainfall in the region, causing major disruption to vehicular movement. The bridge, located between Chimmanachod and Naranal villages, gave way due to incessant rain. As a result, traffic on the important ChincholiBhalki route has been completely suspended, affecting commuters and transport services. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and
Bengaluru: A rowdy sheeter was brutally murdered by a group of unidentified assailants near Janata Colony in Sulibele village on the outskirts of Bengaluru late night of Friday, June 5, creating tension in the locality. The deceased has been identified as Khaleem Ullakhan (36), a resident of the area and a known rowdy sheeter. According Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chan
Gangavati: In a remarkable example of selfless service, a businessman from Gangavati has donated blood 74 times over the past two-and-a-half decades, helping save the lives of accident victims, pregnant women and critically ill patients. The man behind this inspiring journey is Sannik Basha Bagguru Patel, a resident of Gundamma Camp in Gangavati. Though he Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by sub
Bengaluru: In a case highlighting the vulnerability of patients seeking medical relief, a Bengaluru resident suffering from paralysis was allegedly duped of Rs 70,000 by fraudsters who promised a complete cure for his condition. The victim, Lakshman, a resident of Kalyan Nagar near Chandra Layout, has filed a complaint with the Chandra Layout Police Station Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su
Bengaluru: A disturbing child murder case has emerged in Bengaluru, where a woman and her alleged partner are accused of killing her six-year-old daughter. The case was registered nearly three months after the childs death, following fresh evidence and allegations made by the girls father. The incident occurred in Seegehalli under the jurisdiction of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subsc
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday, June 6, told the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government to stop creating rifts between the north and southern states of India. The Congress has been demanding the centre not to penalize performing south states which contribute significantly more to the Centre than they receive, he stated. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram
Bengaluru: A man searching for a life partner through a matrimonial website has allegedly lost Rs 35 lakh in a carefully planned cryptocurrency fraud after being lured by a woman who promised marriage and lucrative investment returns. The victim, Anil Kumar Saginalla, lodged a complaint with the Southeast Division CEN Police, alleging that fraudsters exploited Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has declared the results of the Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET) 2026, bringing relief and excitement to lakhs of students awaiting their ranks for professional course admissions. The results were formally announced by Karnataka Medical Education Minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil, who also serves as the Co-Chairman of KEA, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories
Bengaluru: In a major anti-drug operation, Bantwal Town Police in Karnatakas Dakshina Kannada district arrested three persons and seized MDMA narcotics worth approximately Rs 7.64 lakhs during a raid near Melkar Flyover. The operation was carried out based on credible intelligence inputs regarding the transportation of narcotic substances. Acting swiftly, police intercepted a car suspected Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Sto
Bengaluru: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is set to undertake a spiritual tour of his home constituency, Kanakapura, on Sunday, June 7, where he will offer special prayers at temples dedicated to his family and village deities and interact with local residents. The visit comes days after Shivakumar assumed office as chief minister and has been Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our
Mandya: Authorities in Mandya district have registered 45 FIRs against ultrasound scanning centres following a large-scale inspection drive launched in the wake of several child pregnancy cases that recently came to light. The action comes after Lokayukta police conducted raids on two private diagnostic centres in KR Pet taluk on April 18 over allegations that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by
Dharwad: A controversy has erupted at Karnataka University, Dharwad, after a research scholar and student groups alleged that a professor from the Department of Botany engaged in inappropriate conduct involving a former PhD student and subsequently harassed another research scholar in connection with the matter. The allegations, which have now been brought to the attention Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has upheld the decision of the Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (KMF), ruling that there is no legal infirmity in allowing the Raichur Milk Federation to expand the distribution of Nandini milk and dairy products in Telangana. A single-judge bench headed by Justice Suraj Govindaraj dismissed petitions filed by SSR Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegra
Bengaluru : In a major administrative reform aimed at improving transparency and accountability in government offices, the Karnataka government has made Artificial Intelligence (AI) and GPS-based attendance mandatory for all government employees and officials across the state. The new system will replace conventional biometric attendance mechanisms and ensure real-time monitoring of employee presence. Chief Secretary Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , S
Bengaluru : A video showing former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah walking alone in the premises of Vidhana Soudha has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread discussion and political commentary online. The clip, which has been shared extensively across social media platforms, shows the veteran Congress leader walking through the corridors and open areas of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp
Bengaluru: Two workers lost their lives, and two others were critically injured in a tragic industrial accident at a factory in the Jigani Industrial Area on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Thursday, June 4 evening. The deceased have been identified as Munna Singh, 45, and Lalu Singh, 40, both natives of Uttar Pradesh. The incident Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Y
Bengaluru: : In a major setback for the newly formed Karnataka government led by chief minister DK Shivakumar, senior Congress leader R Ramalinga Reddy on Friday, June 5, announced his resignation from the state cabinet, citing disappointment over the denial of the Bengaluru Urban Development portfolio. Addressing a press conference at his office in Koramangala, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram
Bengaluru: Within hours of being allotted the Health Department in the newly formed Karnataka cabinet, Health Minister UT Khader conducted a surprise late-night inspection at a government hospital in Jayanagar, sending a strong message about accountability and service delivery in the public healthcare system. During the visit, the minister reviewed cleanliness standards, patient care facilities Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and To
Tumakuru: A 24-year-old youth has been arrested in Tumakuru on allegations of maintaining contact with a foreign-based terrorist suspect and engaging in activities considered harmful to national security. The arrest was made by Tumakuru city police following specific intelligence inputs received from central investigative agencies. The accused has been identified as Allabaksh, a resident of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top St
Yadgir: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday inaugurated a NABARD-supported groundnut processing unit in Yadgir district, marking a significant step toward strengthening women-led rural enterprises in the Kalyana Karnataka region. Addressing the gathering, Sitharaman said Yadgir produces nearly 22,500 metric tonnes of groundnuts annually and has immense potential for value-added agricultural industries. The newly Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Ente
Bengaluru: Air passengers and commuters travelling on the road leading to Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport have been advised to plan their journeys carefully on Friday, June 5, as a massive farmers protest is expected to cause severe traffic congestion along the airport corridor. The protest, organized by the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha led by Kodihalli Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Teleg
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said the portfolios for his newly formed Cabinet have been finalised and will be formally notified by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. The allocation has already been completed. The governor will issue a notification tonight, Shivakumar told reporters in Bengaluru. He added that he had followed all instructions Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & T
Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Karuturi Venkateswara Rao, a director of Deepak Cables (India) Limited, in connection with an alleged Rs 899.35 crore fraud involving a consortium of banks led by the State Bank of India. The arrest was made by the EDs Bengaluru Zonal Office following an ongoing investigation into allegations of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscrib
