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The Opposition BJP that staged a dharna throughout the State for the second day on Tuesday demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, demanded a CBI probe into the recent I-T raids in Bengaluru unearthing crores of unaccounted money and valuables. 

In an embarrassment to the Congress government, the supporters of Congress MLA Abbayya Prasad (Hubbballi-Dharwad East) on Tuesday staged a protest in front of the Chief Minister’s official residence Krishna in Bengaluru opposing the delay in the appointment of legislators to the government-owned boards and corporations.

Hyderabad artist Harsha Durugadda’s sculpture Brood, a comment on the human family structure, will be a part of Sculpture by the Sea 2023 on Bondi Beach, Australia. This will be his fourth showcase at Sculpture by the Sea. Some of his new sculptures have also been installed at the Bengaluru…

Bengaluru's water demand is 2,632 MLD, with 50% sourced from groundwater & rest from Cauvery. Report highlights need to maintain lakes & green spaces to recharge shallow aquifers, scale up rainwater harvesting & better utilise wastewater. #Bengaluru #WaterBalance #WELLLabs

Eng. student Abraham Varghese, 26, from Mysuru arrested at Thiruvananthapuram Int'l Airport for carrying live cartridges. Airport authorities handed him to Valiyathura police after he failed to produce valid documents or explain. He was travelling from U.S. to Chennai via Bengaluru & Kayamkulam. Booked under Arms Act.

Karnataka govt. plans to relocate waste processing facilities outside Bengaluru to address capacity shortfall. Existing plants have faced opposition due to leachate and odour issues. New plants should have composting, material recovery and landfill facilities, with tertiary-level treatment for leachate. Land acquisition and land-use changes are concerns. Engaging farmers and…

The High Court of Karnataka has directed the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar of the Maharani Cluster University, Bengaluru, to be personally present in the court on October 27, for not releasing salary to a professor despite the release of the amount by the State government towards payment of salary

Employees at BEML units at Kanjikode, Kolar, Mysuru, and Bengaluru have been on an agitation since January 6, 2021. It was on January 4, 2021, that the Union government invited letters of interest for selling the PSE.

K.C. Venugopal's surprise visit to Bengaluru sparked political speculations. He held talks with D.K. Shivakumar, M. Mallikarjun Kharge, and Sathish Jarkiholi. Reports of a group of MLAs visiting Mysuru were denied. Venugopal's visit coincided with I-T raids. Shivakumar said it was to review preparations for Lok Sabha polls. He also…

from the Health Department.Bengaluru Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao launched two new contraceptives, SubDermal Single Rod Implants and SC-MPA Injectable, at State Family Planning Summit. Pilot introduction in 40 districts of 10 states, including four from Karnataka, to ensure healthy birth spacing and reduce maternal/infant morbidity.

Bengaluru's Shivamogga airport, operational since Aug 31, will add direct flights to Goa, Tirupati & Hyderabad. Star Air, a regional airline, will start flights from Oct 29. Indigo operates daily flights between Bengaluru & Shivamogga. Airport built at ₹449.22 crore, expected to improve connectivity to Malnad region & tourist destinations.