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Mumbai State Bank of India reported a mixed but largely steady financial performance for the fourth quarter of FY26, showing resilience in core banking operations despite pressure on margins and operating profit. The bank posted a 5.6% year-on-year rise in standalone net profi
Large office transactions dominated India’s commercial real estate market in Q1 2026, driving strong sector activity overall. New Delhi India’s commercial real estate sector saw strong momentum in Q1 2026, with large office transactions accounting for about 65% of total mar
New Delhi The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has said West Bengal can once again emerge as a strong hub of trade, industry and employment if it adopts transparent, investor-friendly policies aligned with national economic initiatives. CAIT Secretary Praveen Khandelw
New Delhi Cloudflare has announced plans to cut more than 1,100 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across its operations. The company said internal use of AI has surged by over 600% in recent months, with too
BENGALURU The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has expanded its services to Channapatna, further strengthening connectivity between South Bengaluru and nearby towns. The new service, launched on Friday, is expected to benefit daily commuters, students and of
BENGALURU Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) has suffered a setback after Shivani, a young female giraffe and one of the park’s popular attractions, died following a sudden intestinal complication despite intensive veterinary treatment. According to BBP officials, Shivani w
BENGALURU In a bid to tackle rising sandalwood thefts across Karnataka, Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd (KSDL) has invited farmers, scientists, innovators and organisations to propose advanced technologies and equipment for safeguarding sandalwood trees. Announcing the i
Fine for rule diversion BENGALURU The Karnataka High Court has strongly criticised the Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) for allegedly suppressing facts and presenting contradictory arguments in a road accident compensation case. The court imposed a fine
State Cabinet clears aquarium and digital zoo projects under PPP model in Bengaluru. BENGALURU The Karnataka Cabinet approved the development of a state-of-the-art public aquarium at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) in Bengaluru under the Public-Private Partnership (P
State Cabinet decides to approach Supreme Court seeking continuation of rural employment guarantee scheme. BENGALURU The Karnataka government has decided to move the Supreme Court over the Centre’s delay in issuing a notification regarding the implementation of the proposed
DHAKA Pakistan’s cricket hopes took a major hit as star batter Babar Azam was ruled out of the opening Test match against Bangladesh. The former captain suffered a left knee injury during a practice session, forcing him to undergo medical scans that confirmed he is unfit to pl
Holehonnur Life should be shaped through the path of dharma, said Maratha Jagadguru Munjunatha Bharathi Swamiji of the Gosai Sansthan Bhavani Peetha, while delivering a spiritual discourse at a religious gathering held at Emmehatthi village. The event was organised as part
Mangaluru Mangaluru is experiencing rising heat and humidity, making daily life increasingly uncomfortable as temperatures remain consistently high ahead of the monsoon season. Over the past week, temperatures in the region have ranged between 35°C and 38°C, with humid conditi
Mangaluru Dakshina Kannada is facing an escalating drinking water crisis as reservoir levels and river flows decline sharply due to rising temperatures and prolonged dry conditions. Key rivers such as Netravati, Kumaradhara, Phalguni, Shambhavi, and Payaswini have seen their w
Virajpet The Brahma Kalashotsava and re-consecration ceremony at the Sri Pallat Ayyappa Temple in Nehru Nagar was conducted with deep devotion and religious fervour, drawing devotees and temple authorities for the multi-day rituals. The temple renovation and consecration pr
Shringeri The Congress has alleged electoral irregularities and a conspiracy in the 2023 Assembly election, claiming that 255 votes were wrongly invalidated during the counting process. Speaking to reporters, Block Congress President K. M. Ramesh Bhat said that the re-exami
Shivamogga Alleging large-scale corruption in the city corporation, Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former MLA K. B. Prasanna Kumar has demanded strict action to curb irregularities and improve civic administration. Speaking to the media, he said that several works in the m
Bridge foundation stone laid Puttur Congress MLA Ashok Rai has said that development works and welfare schemes happen only when the Congress is in power, while accusing opponents of misleading voters during elections. He made the remarks while laying the foundation stone
