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One died, several injured as private bus falls off the road in Mudigere taluk

Surekha, 45, died & 15+ injured in bus accident near Kaskebail, Mudigere taluk. On way from Bengaluru to Horanadu, driver lost control at curve. Injured shifted to govt hospital. Locals demand retaining walls for road safety.

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DKS terms letter to Foxconn a fake

DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Deputy CM, has called a letter circulating on social media to relocate Foxconn's unit from Hyderabad to Bengaluru a fake. He lodged a FIR with the Cybercrime Police Station in Bengaluru. Reports suggest Congress govt in Karnataka is trying to get tech units shifted from Hyderabad to…

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Karnataka Deputy CM wrote to Foxconn for its Hyderabad unit’s relocation to Bengaluru, alleges KTR

K.T. Rama Rao reveals D.K. Shivakumar wrote to Foxconn to consider relocating their unit from Hyderabad to Bengaluru. He warned that if people support Congress in Telangana, governance will be from Delhi via Bengaluru. Foxconn had agreed to set up unit in Hyderabad, with production to start in May, providing…

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‘I expected better’: Why so many empty seats at India’s Cricket World Cup?

While India’s matches have attracted huge crowds, attendance for many other games have been underwhelming.

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Cow vigilante Puneeth Kerehalli arrested by Bengaluru police for abusing social activist

Earlier, Bengaluru police had arrested Puneeth Kerehalli under the Goonda Act. He challenged the arrest in the High Court of Karnataka. The government dropped the charges against him. He was released recently.

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Bengaluru also in the grip of other viral ailments

Bengaluru is facing a rise in viral infections such as fever, upper respiratory tract infections, and seasonal influenza. Dengue cases have also increased with 12,626 cases and nine deaths reported this year. Doctors are seeing 10-15 patients daily with lower and upper respiratory tract infections, viral fever, and other related…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 | Mickey Arthur hopes it’s not too late for a peaking Pakistan

Pakistan in midst of turbulent WC campaign; Mickey Arthur in good spirits; intermittent showers in Bengaluru; Shadab Khan's fitness in question; Iftikhar Ahmed an underrated off-spinner; Arthur encouraged by performance vs Bangladesh; team needs better prep & attitude. #Pakistan #WorldCup #Bengaluru

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105 Urban Local Bodies registered for EPR with CPCB

105 ULBs in Karnataka register for EPR with CPCB; Kalaburagi & Belagavi to benefit from proximity to cement factories; BBMP also aiming to earn revenue; CMCs to generate data on plastic waste & update CPCB; Brand owners to pay fee for collection, segregation & processing; DWCC to play key role…

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Govt. serious about skill development, wants Karnataka to cater to global needs, says Priyank Kharge

GoK serious about skill dev. of pop. Est. skill advisory council to cater to global reqs. US needs 1M chip designers in 5 yrs. Creating centres of excellence, global innovation alliance, conducive env. for industries in tier 2/3 cities. Mysuru leading emerging clusters, ₹2,000 cr defence offset share. KDEM signed…

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CBI court sentences SWR official to four years imprisonment

Special CBI court in Bengaluru sentences T. Shivanna, former SWR officer, to 4 yrs imprisonment & ₹5 Lakh fine. His wife & M.M. Narayanaswamy, Partner of M/s Aditya Builders, to 1 yr imprisonment & ₹1 Lakh fine each. Accused abused official position & amassed assets disproportionate to income (179%).

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Bengaluru’s air quality was cleaner in October 2023 compared to last year

Bengaluru saw a fall in PM 2.5 levels in Oct 2023 vs same period last yr, according to Respirer Reports. Lucknow, Patna, Bengaluru & Chennai managed to reduce PM 2.5 levels, demonstrating potential for successful air quality improvement efforts. Chennai least polluted, Delhi most polluted.

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Seven years after it was first announced, India to open new consulate in Seattle

India appoints first Consul-General in Seattle, seven years after announcing plans to open sixth consulate in U.S. city. Joint Secretary Prakash Gupta to head two-man mission with 16 non-diplomatic staff. U.S. to open two new consulates in India in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. Move to benefit many Indians and Indian-Americans living…

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New Zealand's Matt Henry out of ICC World Cup, replaced by Jamieson

Matt Henry ruled out of World Cup with hamstring tear; Kyle Jamieson replaces him. Coach Stead "gutted" for Henry, Jamieson arrives in Bengaluru, ready for Nov 4th match if needed. Black Caps 4th in standings, two matches left vs Pakistan & Sri Lanka.

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Has the full operation of Bengaluru’s Metro Purple Line helped improve Bengaluru’s transport system?

The newly-opened 43.49 km stretch of the Namma Metro has had a significant positive impact on Bengaluru’s traffic scenario, but there are several more issues to be sorted.

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Study finds Vitamin B12 absorption is not just in the small intestine but also in the human colon

Researchers in Bengaluru and New Delhi disproved a decades-long dogma that Vitamin B12 absorption only occurs in the small intestine. Using an innovative method, they found that absorption also occurs in the large intestine, which could explain why Vitamin B12 deficiency is not as high as expected in India. The…

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State govt. to HC: Urban local bodies to get new 3,081 public toilets and 1,223 e-toilets under Swatch Bharat Mission

Govt to construct 3,081 public toilets, 2,725 urinals & 1,223 e-toilets in 310 urban local bodies across Karnataka, incl. 600 in Bengaluru. Cost of ₹37.22 cr for toilet blocks, ₹8.72 cr for urinals & ₹30.58 cr for e-toilets. Toilets to cater to 1.57 cr urban pop & 10 lakh floating…

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Ability of MSMEs to adapt to changing environment triggers innovation: Rajnath Singh

Small industries have been showing ability to adapt to the changes more easily than large industries and it is the adaptability of small industries which increases the possibilities of innovation, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday while inaugurating the ‘India Manufacturing Show’ in Bengaluru.

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Rajyotsava: From organised classes to teaching friends, Kannada spreads its wings

Anil Agarwal, a migrant in Bengaluru, found a way to learn Kannada through a WhatsApp group. Other initiatives like 'Kannada Gottilla' and 'Bindaas agee Kannada Mathadi' are also helping non-native speakers learn the language. Samskruthi J and Suchitra Sreekumaran are examples of people taking it upon themselves to teach Kannada.…

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Karnataka steps up surveillance after detection of Zika virus in mosquito pool in Chickballapur

Bengaluru: After a mosquito pool in Chikkaballapura tested positive for Zika virus, surveillance has been stepped up. No human cases reported yet, but serum samples of three persons sent for confirmation. Health officials asked to intensify Aedes larval survey and fever surveillance. Health Minister urges people not to panic.

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CSIR-NIIST, HAL sign MoU to strengthen indigenisation in aerospace, defence sectors

The CSIR-National Institute of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) in Thiruvananthapuram and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Bengaluru, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on strengthening the indigenisation and import substitution programme for the nation’s aerospace and defence sectors, as envisioned by the Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative.

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Pregnant woman among two persons run over by truck on Hosur-Bengaluru highway

Two women killed in truck accident on Hosur-Bengaluru highway; another narrowly escaped.

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Government reserved 75% of defence capital acquisition budget for purchases from local companies: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh said four positive indigenisation lists for Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) were also promulgated, under which 4,666 items were identified, that will be manufactured within the country.

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As airport footfall increases, calls for Bengaluru airport–Majestic suburban rail grow louder

In June 2021, K-RIDE decided to deprioritise the project as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) had already initiated the tender process for its airport line. Consequently, K-RIDE opted to focus on developing other unconnected routes instead, according to sources in K-RIDE.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on November 2, 2023

Key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on November 2, 2023

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Unique Kannada campaigns kickstarted for Rajyotsava

On Wednesday, which marked 50 years since the christening of the State as Karnataka, many organisations in Bengaluru kickstarted unique initiatives to showcase the heritage and the elements that are local to the State.

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