Bengaluru: Barely a year after granting ‘Industrial Township’ status to the Peenya Industrial Area by declaring it a special investment region, the govt has withdrawn the decision, dealing a blow to plans for a separate governance model for the industrial hub.In a notification issued on Tuesday, the urban development department said the proposal announced earlier…
Over the years, stand-up comic Sumukhi Suresh has worked across formats — acting, writing, hosting, creating shows and performing stand-up. Yet, she says the stage remains the most personal space for her. So, performing internationally recently was more than just another career milestone — it reflected how far Indian comedy, especially women in comedy, has…
What initially seemed amusing has now become a recurring issue for musician Behram Singanporia, whose photographs from a dating app recently began circulating online. “This is probably the 10th or 15th time it’s happened. Initially, I was flattered that people were using my photos. Someone once even sent me a fake profile from Dubai. But…
Bengaluru: A couple from BEML Layout in Rajarajeshwari Nagar was arrested on charges of stealing gold ornaments and cash belonging to their friend, who was staying at their house since 2019. Police recovered 232 grams of ornaments worth Rs 35 lakh.The accused are Ganesh, 52, and Sharmila, 50. Police said the victim, Padmaja Rao, suffers…
(File Photo) Byju Raveendran, founder of Byju’s, the Bangalore-based educational technology start-up, poses at the company’s premises in Bangalore Bengaluru: Byju Raveendran has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Singapore court in contempt proceedings linked to asset disclosure orders, according to people familiar with the matter. He has been directed to begin…
Mphasis CEO Nitin Rakesh said FY27 would be a foundational year for the initiative, with the company expecting a gradual shift in its revenue mix over time Mumbai: Blackstone-backed Mphasis said it invested about Rs 260 crore in building enterprise AI platforms during FY26 while maintaining its EBIT margins, as the company seeks to reposition…
Bengaluru: Barring a last-minute surprise, chief minister Siddaramaiah is set to resign Thursday, ending a political journey that saw him serve more than eight years and 12 days as Karnataka chief minister across two terms, surpassing the record of his mentor and backward class champion D Devaraj Urs. A senior official at Karnataka Lok Bhavan…
Most companies have been fighting demands through court petitions. Little or no tax has actually been paid yet. That changes now. For many, the only path left is voluntary liquidation. Bengaluru/Chennai: The Supreme Court delivered two rulings on Wednesday that together could wipe out what remains of the online fantasy gaming sector in India. First,…
Chief minister Siddaramaiah at an event in Bengaluru Bengaluru: Should Siddaramaiah resign as chief minister as widely expected, his departure will bring the curtains down on one of the most influential and enduring political careers in Karnataka Congress history.Siddaramaiah, 78, leaves a legacy built on welfare politics, backward class mobilisation and legislative dominance that shaped…
Bengaluru: With Bakrid celebrations on Thursday, police stepped up security across the city, especially in areas where sheep are sold for the festival. Cops issued a stern warning against moral policing and said action will be taken against anyone trying to disturb communal harmony.Vendors at Matadahalli, RT Nagar, said police deployment is noticeably higher compared…
