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CH NEWS CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, organised a two-day National Conference on “Energizing the Future: Navigating Sustainability and Climate Change” on September 11 and 12, 2025. The event was sponsored by the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy under
Bengaluru Income Tax officials raided Pothys showrooms in Bengaluru on Friday over suspected tax evasion. Raids took place at two outlets — Timber Yard Layout on Mysuru Road and in Gandhinagar. Around 25 officials searched the Mysuru Road store, while 30 others inspected the G
Nearly Half of Women Lawmakers Are Dynasts: ADR New Delhi A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has found that 21% of India’s current MPs, MLAs, and MLCs — 1,107 out of 5,204 — come from political families. This trend, known as dynastic politics, is most
CM Siddaramaiah stressed the survey’s importance for social justice, equality, and stronger democracy through welfare-focused data. Bengaluru Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah on Friday made an appeal to all citizens of Karnataka to actively participate in the comprehensive
Satish Jarkiholi urges preserving Basavanna’s teachings through the Basava Culture Campaign to inspire future generations. Belagavi District In-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi emphasized that Basavanna’s ideas must be preserved as long as the earth exists, commending the B
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that Manipur has faced problems for a long time, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the north-eastern state is not a big deal. Speaking to reporters at Keshod airport in Junagadh, Gujarat, Gandhi emphasised that the m
Driver’s Quick Action Prevents Major Fire, Ensures Traffic Safety A quick-thinking driver prevented a major fire accident on Windsor Manor bridge, just 200 metres from the official residence of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in central Bengaluru on Friday. The incident
Tejasvi Surya criticizes delay in metro fare report release The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has finally made public the long-awaited Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) report, seven months after implementing a controversial fare hike in February 2025. The incre
Hubballi As many as 51 stalls constructed at NWKRTC-owned bus stands across nine divisions of the Kittur Karnataka region have remained vacant for an average of about three years. No bidders participated in tenders floated in the past. Now, NWKRTC plans to allot the stalls wit
K’taka DCM D.K. Shivakumar offered Bagina at the Bhadra Reservoir in Shivamogga district and addressed key irrigation and funding issues. Shivamogga Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday offered Bagina at the Bhadra Reservoir (BRP Dam) in Bhadravathi tal
Shivakumar Highlights HAL’s Innovation, Skill Development, and Defense Sector Impact Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday visited the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) unit in Bengaluru, where he held detailed discussions with officials on the company’s
Cinema Ticket Cap In a major relief for moviegoers, the Karnataka government has announced uniform ticket pricing across all cinema halls in the state, including multiplexes. The order, issued on Friday, fixes the maximum price for a movie ticket at ₹200, excluding taxes, rega
Hariprasad Criticizes BJP, Defends State Harmony and Economic Policies Senior Congress leader B.K. Hariprasad has defended the decision to name the Shivajinagar Metro station after St. Mary’s Basilica, asserting that there is nothing inappropriate in doing so. Speaking on Frid
Chief Minister attends swearing-in of new Legislative Council members at Vidhana Soudha Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday participated in the swearing-in ceremony of the newly nominated members of the Legislative Council, held at the Banquet Hall of Vidhana Soudha. The e
DCM DK Shivakumar Strengthens Global Ties with Indian Overseas Congress USA Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, held a constructive meeting on Thursday with Mohinder Singh Gilzian, President of the Indian Overseas Congress USA, along with his delegation. The dis
Vijayapura The Karnataka government’s decision to establish a medical college in Vijayapura under a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model has drawn criticism from locals and stakeholders. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during his recent visit to Alma
“The current internal reservation classification ignores Supreme Court guidelines and scientific reports, making it impossible to accept,” Karajol said. Koppal Union Minister of State Govind Karjol on Thursday criticised the Karnataka government’s internal reservation class
Gadag Forest conservators are the real pioneers of the country’s greenery, said Additional District and Sessions Judge MC Gangadhar during the National Forest Martyrs’ Day programme held on Thursday at the Saalu Marada Thimmakka Botanical Garden in Binkadakatti. Speaking as
