Bengaluru: Despite recent showers in parts of Karnataka, chief minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday cautioned against reading too much into the recent rainfall, saying the state must prepare for a possible drought.“Several parts of the state have received good rainfall, but it is too early to call the monsoon satisfactory,” Shivakumar said after a review…
Bengaluru: A Common Entrance Test (CET) aspirant saw his rank soar from 1,94,806 to 49,608 — an improvement of over 1.4 lakh places — after Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) decided to consider his revaluated CBSE class 12 marks.The dramatic jump is among the biggest recorded after KEA gave CBSE students a one-time opportunity to update…
While the nearly four-month project will temporarily alter aircraft movement on the ground and reduce runway capacity under certain conditions, airport officials said flight operations are expected to remain largely unaffected Bengaluru: Passengers flying out of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) are unlikely to face major disruptions as Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) Thursday began the…
Bengaluru:As the monsoon continues to falter, Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), or monkey fever, has lingered far beyond its usual season, defying the pattern in which infections typically subside with the onset of the rain by June.Karnataka has recorded 214 KFD cases since Jan, already surpassing the 188 cases reported during the entirety of 2025, according…
Bengaluru: Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), which is set to launch a citywide drive against abandoned vehicles Friday, issued a detailed standard operating procedure (SOP) that lays down the process for identifying, towing, and disposing of vehicles left on roads, footpaths, and other public spaces.The drive, to be carried out jointly by the city corporations, traffic…
Happy street at Richards Park Bengaluru: Whitefield is all set to wake up to a vibrant morning of fitness, music, culture and community bonding as Happy Streets by The Times of India returns Sunday, July 12. The event promises an engaging line-up of activities for residents of all age groups, transforming a neighbourhood stretch into…
Bengaluru: The main accused in the daycare assault case, who was on the run after cruelty against toddlers came to light, got anticipatory bail Thursday.The accused, Manjula, was the caregiver and supervisor at the daycare centre on Capgemini campus. A senior police officer said Manjula was absconding since HAL police registered the case based on…
Bengaluru: A day after hundreds of street vendors staged a protest at Freedom Park, Bengaluru development minister Krishna Byre Gowda assured vendor associations that a provisional Town Vending Committee (TVC) would be constituted immediately to address their concerns and ensure compliance with the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014.The…
A little drizzle or a sudden downpour, and Bengalureans reach for a cosy blanket and a steaming cup of coffee. But for gardeners, it’s the time of the year when terraces, balconies and tiny backyards come alive with fresh promise. July’s cool showers and moist soil make it the perfect time to plant a sapling….
Bengaluru: Karnataka high court has sought response from the Union govt on a petition challenging a section of Income Tax Act that denies gift tax benefits to same-sex couples, and claiming the law is discriminatory and violates right to equality.Justice B Shyam Prasad gave the direction while hearing a pending writ petition filed last year…
