Bengaluru, Jan 18 (UNI) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defended the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) attachment of properties in connection with the MUDA scam, which involves Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He emphasised, “Nobody is above the law. Agencies work independently, and they are doing their job.” Responding to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s criticism of…
Bengaluru, Jan 6 (UNI) An eight-month-old infant has emerged as Bengaluru’s first suspected case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). The sample, collected on January 2 by a private testing facility, has raised concerns among health authorities, although the family has no recent travel history or symptoms suggesting severe illness. Karnataka health officials have acknowledged the credibility…
Bengaluru, Dec 14 (UNI) The tragic suicide of 34-year-old tech professional Atul Subhash has led to the arrest of his estranged wife and her family members in connection with allegations of harassment, extortion, and financial abuse. Subhash, a resident of Manjunath Layout in Bengaluru, was found dead in his apartment on December 9, leaving behind…
Bengaluru, Dec 10 (UNI) Karnataka and India lost one of their most distinguished statesmen on Tuesday as veteran politician and former Chief Minister SM Krishna passed away at the age of 92. Krishna, revered as the architect of modern Bengaluru, breathed his last at his residence at 2:45 am after battling health issues for some…
BENGALURU, December 2: A new case study by Oxford’s Said Business School being released at IIM Bangalore today reveals how India’s PRAGATI platform is transforming the way large infrastructure and social development projects are implemented. The research, conducted with support from the Gates Foundation, documents how this digital governance innovation has helped accelerate 340 projects…
Bengaluru, Nov 22 (UNI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for India to redefine its economic approach by adopting a model of ‘responsible capitalism,’ which balances growth with social responsibility and sustainability. “Capitalism also has its limitations. We need to brand India as a responsible capitalist nation, one that prioritises the well-being of its people…
Bengaluru, Nov 14 (UNI) Karnataka’s recent bypolls have ignited a fierce political clash, drawing an impressive 81.84% voter turnout across three constituencies as per the State Election Commission’s data. With the Congress, BJP, and JD(S) locked in a heated contest, voters showed up in droves, signalling high stakes and close contests that could sway the…
Bengaluru, Nov 13 (UNI) An estimated 76.9 per cent voter turnout was recorded until 5 pm in three Karnataka Assembly constituencies – Shiggaon, Sandur, and Channapatna – where by-elections were held on Wednesday, election officials reported. Over seven lakh voters were eligible to vote at approximately 770 polling stations across these segments. Channapatna led with…
Bengaluru, Nov 2 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has responded sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent criticisms of the Congress government, urging Modi to first examine the BJP’s record in Karnataka. Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of leaving behind a “disastrous legacy” in the state and claimed that his government has fulfilled all five of…
Haveri, Nov 1 (UNI) Tension gripped Kadakol village in Karnataka’s Haveri district as villagers, fearing potential seizure of their properties by the Waqf Board, resorted to attacking houses and buildings of a particular community, leaving five people injured. The violence occurred late on Wednesday, leading to extensive damage and heightened tensions in the community. According…
