Bengaluru: The Karnataka government’s next move on the entry of private players into the state’s power distribution sector is expected to come up for discussion at the State Cabinet meeting on Thursday, with indications that it may invoke Section 108 of the Electricity Act to issue policy directions to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC)….
A whistleblower who earlier reported alleged abuse of children at a daycare centre on the campus of an IT company in Bengaluru was fired from job, BENGALURU: A whistleblower who earlier reported alleged abuse of children at a daycare centre on the campus of an IT company in Bengaluru was fired from job, according to…
Devastating rockfall at a quarry in Ramanagara claimed the lives of seven workers and injured at least six others. BENGALURU: Seven workers in a quarry died and at least six sustained injuries on Thursday morning as boulder fell on them in Madapattana under jurisdiction of Tavarekere police limits in-Ramanagara-Bengaluru south. The tragedy took place in…
Capgemini has temporarily shut its daycare facility at its Bengaluru campus after videos allegedly showing toddlers being abused by caregivers surfaced online. BENGALURU: Capgemini has temporarily shut its daycare facility at its Bengaluru campus after videos allegedly showing toddlers being abused by caregivers surfaced online.In a statement, the company said, “Capgemini’s foremost priority is the…
Homeguards’ alert helps police crack murder case. BENGALURU: When an armed gang of assailants hacked rowdysheeter and murder suspect Rajubhai to death in public at JP Nagar main road last Saturday evening, two motorists in khaki were seen passing the scene. A video showing the same went viral on social media, netizens questioning whether they…
At multiple polling booth jurisdictions, enumerators found themselves wondering how to balance academics, the pulse polio campaign and ensuring eligible voters are not missed during the electoral roll revision. BENGALURU: After a slow start on day one, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) gathered pace on Wednesday, with form distribution rising from 2.25% to 9.87% by…
Bengaluru: The state will soon have an exclusive driving training institute for women at Bidadi industrial area on the outskirts of Bengaluru.The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will develop the facility, which will include a driving track, training buildings, and other supporting infrastructure. Reviewing the transport department’s ongoing projects, transport minister Byrathi Suresh said the…
A file photo of Bengaluru’s renowned snake and wildlife rescuer ‘Snake Anees’ who passed away on Tuesday Bengaluru: The city lost one of its best-known snake rescuers Tuesday evening. Mohammed Anees, whose name became synonymous with wildlife rescue and conservation efforts over the past four decades, succumbed to complications arising from pneumonia. The 55-year-old is…
Recruiters say organised “interview-as-a-service” networks are making hiring fraud more sophisticated, prompting companies to deploy AI-powered proctoring as a key line of defence. Bengaluru: The rise of GenAI is exposing new vulnerabilities in campus hiring, as recruiters confront increasingly sophisticated cheating techniques—from hidden wearable devices and AI-assisted tools to proxy candidates and ghost coders taking…
Five nannies at a day care centre on the premises of tech company, Capgemini, in Brookefield have been booked for allegedly subjecting children to inhuman treatment BENGALURU: For parents who leave their toddlers at day care while they work, the videos are chilling. Five nannies at a day care centre on the premises of tech…
