A fresh political controversy has emerged in Karnataka after a senior Congress leader reportedly urged beneficiaries of the State government’s flagship guarantee schemes to enrol in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, suggesting that continued access to welfare benefits could depend on participation in the exercise. The remarks have ignited a debate over the relationship...
A shocking case of alleged domestic violence has emerged from Karnataka’s Dharwad district, where a woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband and attempting to kill her young son. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, prompting a detailed police investigation into the circumstances that led to the tragic event. According...
A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged from Karnataka, where a senior anaesthetist was allegedly stabbed to death inside his residence, while his teenage son sustained injuries during the incident. Police have taken the doctor’s wife into custody as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal attack. The incident has sent shockwaves...
Karnataka has announced plans to establish India’s first government-led Artificial Intelligence (AI) University, marking a major step in the state’s efforts to strengthen its position as the country’s leading technology and innovation hub. The proposed institution aims to create a world-class ecosystem for artificial intelligence education, cutting-edge research, technological innovation, and industry collaboration while preparing...
In a significant administrative development, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has suspended Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar after granting approval for his prosecution in connection with an alleged corruption case. The move marks a major step in the state’s efforts to uphold accountability within constitutional institutions responsible for public recruitment. The suspension order...
A delivery executive working for an e-commerce company has been arrested in Bengaluru after a woman accused him of entering her apartment without permission and sexually harassing her during a parcel delivery. The incident has raised fresh concerns about customer safety and security during home deliveries, particularly for women living alone. According to police, the...
A tragic incident involving the death of a Class 10 student in Bengaluru has sparked serious concerns over student welfare, school discipline, and mental health. The student’s family has accused the school administration of subjecting the teenager to repeated harassment and humiliation, claiming that the alleged treatment caused severe emotional distress that ultimately led to...
A tragic road accident near the Dasanapura underpass on the outskirts of Bengaluru claimed the life of a young girl after a school van allegedly ran over her moments after she had accompanied her younger sister to the vehicle. The heartbreaking incident has once again raised serious concerns over the safety measures followed by school...
A shocking case of alleged child abuse at a daycare facility operating within a corporate campus in Bengaluru has sparked widespread concern over the safety of children enrolled in workplace childcare centres. Police have arrested a woman employed at the daycare after an investigation into allegations that a young child was physically assaulted while under...
A devastating accident at a stone quarry near Bengaluru claimed the lives of seven workers and left five others injured after a massive rock unexpectedly broke loose and crashed onto labourers engaged in quarrying operations. The tragic incident has once again highlighted the serious safety concerns surrounding quarrying activities and occupational hazards faced by workers...