Bengaluru: Sleuths from the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru zonal office, Tuesday conducted search operations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, at eight locations in Bengaluru in an investigation linked to an alleged IS recruitment and terror-funding module.During the searches, incriminating electronic records and digital devices linked to the alleged offence were…
By Karthikeyan SairamThere’s something magical about travelling by train during the monsoon. Raindrops race across the window as a steaming cup of tea and hot fritters keep you company. The rhythmic clatter of the tracks, the calls of station vendors and the changing landscape outside become part of the journey. Misty hills, overflowing waterfalls and…
Bengaluru: Hinting at possible misuse of corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds in the state, chief minister DK Shivakumar Thursday warned industrialists and private educational institutions of consequences if they do not invest in rural education.Addressing Global CSR and Sustainability Summit, organised by Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Industry and Commerce (FKCCI), the CM said the…
For the June quarter, Infosys posted 1% sequential and 2.4% year-on-year revenue growth in constant currency Bengaluru: Infosys shares fell nearly 5% in early trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday after the company reported weaker-than-expected June quarter results and trimmed its FY27 revenue growth guidance, signalling a cautious demand environment amid persistent…
Bengaluru: In good news for apartment dwellers, Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has effectively imposed curbs on approving revised building plans after occupancy certificates (OC) are issued.A circular issued by BDA on July 15 mandates consent from at least two-thirds of apartment owners before any modification is approved where third-party rights have been created and bars…
Infosys appointed IIT Kharagpur alumnus Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO-designate, choosing the 31-year company veteran to succeed Salil Parek Bengaluru: Staying true to Infosys’ long-standing tradition of having one of its founders announce CEO successions, chairman Nandan Nilekani used a brief two-minute keynote at the company’s press conference in Bengaluru on Thursday to unveil the…
Bengaluru: Two scooter-borne miscreants stole a diesel generator (DG) battery from the basement of a building owned by a senior IPS officer in north Bengaluru. This is the second theft from the building.Kailash VB, an admin staffer with Aereo Unmanned System Pvt Ltd in Jakkur, said the incident occurred at 11.55am on July 15. The…
Padubidri Beach in Udupi district, one of Karnataka’s first beaches to receive the prestigious Blue Flag certification for meeting international standards of cleanliness, safety and environmental sustainability. Bengaluru: Karnataka’s 320-km coastline has long remained one of the state’s most underutilised tourism assets, eclipsed by the beaches of Goa and Kerala despite boasting pristine shores, rich…
Bengaluru: Think twice before scattering grains for pigeons outside your home, on the terrace, or at the neighbourhood park. Karnataka has introduced a new set of rules on where and when these birds can be fed.Health commissioner Gurudatta Hegde Thursday issued a circular, directing Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and other municipal corporations to allow pigeon…
Bengaluru: Your benne dosa, laddoos, and homemade ghee rice are set to pinch. As households continue to grapple with rising fuel and food costs, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) on Thursday announced a price hike for its flagship Nandini ghee and butter, effective July 24 (Friday).Under the revised prices, a one-litre pouch of Nandini ghee…
