Bengaluru
The funeral of veteran journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as T.J.S. George, will be held with state honours, the Karnataka Chief Minister’s Office announced on Saturday. George passed away on October 3 in Bengaluru at age 9
Hoax bomb threat at Israeli Consulate probed
Bengaluru
The Israeli Consulate in Bengaluru recently received a bomb threat, which police have confirmed as a hoax. The Karnataka Police on Saturday said they are investigating the matter. The consulate lodged a complaint on Sep
DCM urged all caste communities to cooperate, saying the survey ensures societal understanding and fairness for future generations
Bengaluru
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday urged the public to take part in the social and educational survey being carried out
Bengaluru
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over Rs 423 crore belonging to a Bengaluru-based real estate firm and its promoter in a major fraud case. The action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Ozone Urbana Infra D
Belagavi
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday accused the BJP of being restless over the Congress government's popular ‘five guarantee schemes.’ He said the BJP is trying to mislead people with false claims.
Responding to BJP leaders' allegations that the state
Bengaluru
The Karnataka State Meteorological Department has warned that most districts across the state are likely to receive rainfall and thunderstorms throughout the week due to a weather system named ‘Shakti’ forming over the northern Arabian Sea.
As of now, the system i
Bengaluru
The Karnataka High Court has upheld key amendments to the Karnataka Civil Courts Act, 1964, and the Karnataka High Court Act, 1961, concerning how civil appeals are handled in the state.
The court confirmed that appeals from Civil Judge (Senior Division) rulings c
Udupi
Four teachers from Udupi taluk have been suspended for failing to carry out duties related to the ongoing social and educational survey by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission.
The suspended staff include Venkatesh P B from Government High School Shettibett
Bengaluru sees sharp rise in pedestrian deaths
Bengaluru
Bengaluru recorded 292 pedestrian deaths in 2023, the highest among 53 major Indian cities, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). These deaths made up nearly 9.5% of all pedestrian fatalities in these
The anti-land acquisition committee gave the government one week for de-notification; without action, they’ll intensify protests, holding village meetings and mobilizing local leaders
Bengaluru
Even after two months, the Karnataka government has not issued an official order
Space Inspires Humanity
New York
Humanity is looking up—and beyond. This Saturday marks the start of World Space Week 2025, inviting people worldwide to imagine life beyond Earth. The theme, “Living in Space,” highlights how scientific innovation, international law, and glo
KochiKerala Assembly Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Saturday demanded a detailed CBI investigation into the Sabarimala gold controversy, calling for accountability from the Devaswom Board and the state government. He also urged the resignation of the temple affairs minist
KolkataUnion Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil on Saturday rejected West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s claim that over 1,50,000 cusecs of water were released from the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) dams during the Durga Puja festival. He clarified that the actual release
Justice Through Action
New DelhiNational Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Member Vijaya Bharathi Sayani has urged young people to actively raise their voices against injustice and work toward a fairer and more inclusive society. She made this appeal during the closing session of
Chaitanyananda, alias Partha Sarathy, was remanded to 14-day judicial custody in Tihar Jail, with court ordering provisional access to medicines and Sanatani food
New DelhiA Delhi court on Saturday fixed October 8 to decide on a plea filed by arrested ‘Swami’ Chaitanyananda Sa
Shah: Chhattisgarh offers ₹1 crore per Naxal‑free village; 500 surrendered — forces will eliminate Naxalism by March 31, 2026
JagdalpurUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday ruled out any dialogue with Maoist groups, urging them to surrender or face elimination. Speaking du
Impact of Geopolitical Tensions
Bilateral investment ties have weathered multiple storms but remain relatively modest compared to trade volumes. Cumulative Chinese FDI into India since 2000 is just over $2.5 billion, sharply lower than flows from other major Asian economies. S
The India-China border conflict reflects an ongoing, complex power struggle, not just along an unmarked Himalayan frontier but across diplomacy, economy, technology, and media. Recent years, especially since the Galwan Valley clash, have reshaped perceptions on both sides, with e