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Karnataka BJP Chief Vijayendra urges ruling Congress to fill vacancies under internal reservation

Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra has stated that the state government should fill vacancies through "internal reservation" for marginalised communities and create employment opportunities for the youth.... read..

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"Registered cases against those violating rules": Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara days after pro-Khamenei processions

Days after a procession held after the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said that the state police have registered cases against those violating rules.... read..

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No more PIN; PhonePe's biometric authentication is UPI payments' future

Most often we are guilty of having forgotten at least one of our passwords or PINs when it comes to transaction authentication. Now, that trouble could well be over with PhonePe's recent rollout of biometric authentication for UPI payments.... read..

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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will host IPL 2026 final, a play-off match: KSCA Secretary Santosh Menon

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Secretary, Santosh Menon, confirmed that the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will host five of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 home games. He also confirmed that the venue will... read..

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"Confident what is due to me will come:" Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed confidence that he will be given his due and does not need to make efforts or go against the party.... read..

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"Public squabbling": Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy refutes phone-tapping allegations by Karnataka CM

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has refuted the allegations levelled against him by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the phone-tapping row, claiming that such statements are just part of "public squabbling."... read..

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Karnataka: G Parameshwara refutes phone-tapping allegations against CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday refuted the phone-tapping allegations against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, asking the Opposition party to "be specific" and give details.... read..

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah writes to Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin backs national debate on federalism

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wrote to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressing strong support for a renewed national conversation on Union-State relations, underscoring the importance of cooperative federalism in India's constitutional fram... read..

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"Back home in Bangalore and safe": PV Sindhu returns safely to India from Dubai

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu is back home in Bengaluru after being stranded in Dubai amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.... read..

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"Thought he's a well-experienced man": Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar hits back at HD Kumaraswamy over phone-tapping claims

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hit back at Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy over allegations of phone tapping, asserting that attempts to create mistrust within the Congress government would not succeed.... read..

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CM Siddaramaiah calls bond with his deputy Shivakumar "Milk-Honey Relationship"

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah described his bond with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar as a "Milk-Honey Relationship," firmly rejecting allegations of discord and surveillance levelled by Opposition leaders.... read..

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru to host five home games in 2026 IPL season

Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all set to return to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with five of their home games confirmed to take place in Bengaluru this 2026 IPL season.... read..

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Foreign nationals stranded at Bengaluru airport as flights cancelled

Several foreign nationals were stranded at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Tuesday as flights to the Middle East continued to be cancelled due to the ongoing West Asian conflict, with passengers complaining about lack of information and c... read..

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Trigger Tacticians dominate to lift inaugural Shooting League of Karnataka title

The inaugural season of the Shooting League of Karnataka concluded on March 1 after two days of competition, with the group stages on February 28 setting up a compelling finish.... read..

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"Frustrated statement from restless souls": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah refutes phone-tapping allegations, slams BJP, JD(S)

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a strong-worded response, denied the phone-tapping allegations by Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, calling them a "frustrated statement from restless souls."... read..

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"Bigger than my five-wicket haul at Lord's": KSCA chief Venkatesh hails return of RCB's home matches to Chinnaswamy

The president of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Venkatesh Prasad, expressed happiness at defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)'s Indian Premier League (IPL) matches returning to their home venue of M Chinnaswamy Stadium, calli... read..

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Bengaluru: 2 interstate drug peddlers arrested by CCB, 11.50 cr contraband seized

Two interstate drug peddlers, including one woman, have been arrested after a successful operation by the Narcotics Control Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB), Bengaluru City.... read..

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"Responsibility of govt to bring people back": Karnataka Minister MB Patil expresses concern on West Asia conflict

Karnataka Minister MB Patil on Tuesday urged the Union government to ensure the safety and evacuation of Indians stranded in the West Asia region as the conflict intensifies.... read..

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RCB Cares accelerates its Sports Forward Nation vision with expansion into hockey, athletics, shooting

In a decisive step towards building a Sports Forward Nation, RCB Cares today announced a strategic expansion of its grassroots sports development programme, extending support to Yes For Hockey and Ashwini's Sports Foundation, in partnership with GoSports ... read..

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RCB leadership reflects on championship success, culture shift and road ahead

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat, CEO Rajesh Menon and Head Coach Andy Flower shared candid insights on the RCB Podcast, reflecting on the franchise's championship journey, leadership decisions and the mindset driving the team fo... read..

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BharatPe's 'Super Over' brings merchants and consumers together in a celebration of financial empowerment

BharatPe, one of India's most trusted fintech companies and payments partner to over 1.7 crores merchants nationwide, marked a landmark moment in its 'Super Over' initiative with an exclusive event bringing together its contest winners and brand ambassado... read..

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Zaheer Khan leads intensive training camp for young seamers at BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru

India's emerging fast bowlers got a boost at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, where India veteran speedster Zaheer Khan led a specialised red-ball training camp.... read..

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Siddaramaiah writes to PM Modi seeking urgent action to safeguard Kannadigas in Middle East region

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take swift measures to safeguard Kannadigas and other Indian nationals affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East region.... read..

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CM Siddaramaiah spoke to Karnataka people stranded in Dubai amid Middle East tensions

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah spoke to Karnataka people stranded in Dubai through a video call on Sunday, amid prevailing Middle East tensions.... read..

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Man killed after being allegedly stabbed multiple times by live-in partner in Bengaluru, says police

A 40-year-old man was brutally stabbed multiple times by his live-in partner and her associates in Bengaluru's Manjunath Nagar, police said on Monday.... read..

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"Israel crossed all limits": Kashmir Student Union Member following Khamenei's death

Syed Hussain, Kashmir Student Union Member, on Sunday said that Iran will avenge the "martyrdom" of its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with an "unprecedented war," as Israel has "crossed all limits", quoting Iranian authorities.... read..

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"Attack on Iran school condemnable; rescue Indians in Middle East": DCM DK Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka DK Shivakumar on Sunday condemned the attack by the US-Israel on an Iranian school, which killed over 70 children, stating that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is "not the right way to go about it." Speaking to r... read..

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"We must protect all citizens, no need to panic": DK Shivakumar on Kannadigas stranded Amid Israel-Iran conflict

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar on Sunday expressed concerns regarding the stranded Kannadigas passengers stuck due to the war between Israel and Iran.... read..

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Several passengers stranded at Bengaluru Airport as Israel-Iran conflict disrupts flight operations

Several passengers were left stranded at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on Saturday after multiple flights to Middle Eastern destinations were cancelled amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.... read..

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Karnataka: Police organises anti-drug awareness drive in Bengaluru

Bengaluru City Police organised an anti-drug awareness drive in the city on Sunday morning as part of its ongoing campaign against substance abuse.... read..

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Bengaluru Central Municipal Corporation identifies 90 official spots for feeding stray dogs

The Animal Husbandry Department of the Bengaluru Central Municipal Corporation on Saturday designated 90 specific locations as official feeding zones for stray dogs within its jurisdiction. This initiative aims to balance animal welfare with public health... read..

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"CBI, IT and ED used like puppets": Priyank Kharge slams BJP after Kejriwal's court discharge

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP of weaponising federal agencies for political gain.... read..

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Air India Express announces recovery flights after Bengaluru-Kathmandu flight diversions

Air India Express on Saturday announced Bengaluru-Kathmandu "recovery flight" following a string of weather-related diversions that left passengers stranded for two consecutive days.... read..

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"Supreme Court has justified what it has done": Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on NCERT book judiciary chapter row

The political row over an NCERT textbook chapter on judicial corruption escalated on Thursday after the Supreme Court imposed a "complete blanket ban" on the Class 8 NCERT book.... read..

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"No one needs to go to Delhi on my behalf": Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Friday that there was no need for anyone to go to Delhi to lobby for him.... read..

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Jitesh Sharma opens up on his journey from army dreams to Indian cricket

India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has opened up about his remarkable journey in Indian cricket in a candid conversation with batting great and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) icon AB de Villiers.... read..

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Bengaluru: 18.6 kg cannibis worth Rs 6.5 cr seized at Kempegowda International Airport

Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru have seized 18.6 kilograms of hydroponic cannabis valued at approximately Rs 6.5 crore, officials said on Thursday.... read..

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Losing father, battling injury, carrying her family: Beauty Dungdung's inspiring journey beyond hockey field

At just 22 years old, Beauty Dungdung carries immense responsibilities both on and off the hockey field. The young forward is currently training at the Indian Women's Hockey Team national camp in Bengaluru, but simply returning to the turf has been the to... read..

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Four Indians awarded main draw wildcards at Kalaburagi Open W35

Indian players Jennifer Luikham, Soha Sadiq, Sama Chevika Reddy and Amodini Naik have been handed main draw wildcard entries for the upcoming Kalaburagi Open W35.... read..

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Karnataka Minister accuses BJP of creating "RSS and Hindu ideology-based history of India" amid NCERT row

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Thursday launched an attack against the Centre, accusing it of creating an "RSS and Hindu ideology-based history of India" amid the row over the judiciary chapter in NCERT.... read..

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Ekya Schools Unveils 'Ekya Vana' a Living School Where Nature Leads Learning

Ekya Schools announced the launch of Ekya Vana today, the first nature inspired K-12 school for conservation and sustainability in Bangalore, that redefines learning through nature and purpose.... read..

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Inside Rural Uttar Pradesh's Water Revival: The Art of Living's Groundbreaking Efforts

Farmers across Uttar Pradesh are reclaiming their fields, livelihoods, and dignity as The Art of Living's river rejuvenation projects breathe life back into once-depleted landscapes.... read..

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The Bamboo Miracle: How The Art of Living Helped a Village Grow Wealth from Wasteland

The Art of Living Foundation has planted more than 100,000,000 trees across the globe, with over 700,000 trees along river basins in India alone, supporting water and soil conservation, stabilising riverbanks, and reducing floods.... read..

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