G Parameshwara, DK Shivakumar BENGALURU: G Parameshwara’s elevation as deputy CM in DK Shivakumar’s govt in Karnataka has revived memories of tussle at the top because of Congress’s long history of competing centres of authority in the state.During Siddaramaiah’s second stint as CM, Shivakumar served as deputy CM and was seen by many as a…
The Inland Water Transport Department of Karnataka has suspended launch services between Muppane and Halke due to receding water level in Linganamakki reservoir across Sharavathi river. The Inland Water Transport Department of Karnataka has suspended launch services between Muppane and Halke due to receding water level in Linganamakki reservoir across Sharavathi river. The Inland Water…
Image for representation purpose Bengaluru: After being knocked down by a speeding motorcycle while walking home and sustaining grievous injury and loss of pay, a daily wage labourer fought a lengthy legal battle for securing compensation.The saga began on May 10, 2023, when Shiva Kumar, a 49-year-old resident of Nelamangala taluk, was walking along Shivagange-…
Ilaiyaraja with Dr Prabha S Chandra, director, Nimhans Bengaluru: The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (Nimhans) Wednesday announced the setting up of a National Centre for Music, Brain, Mind and Health under the patronage of music composer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Ilaiyaraaja.The proposed centre, which will be set up in collaboration with Mercuri…
Bengaluru: As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in healthcare, experts are calling for a new generation of doctors who can bridge the worlds of medicine, technology and research. They caution that trust among doctors and patients will determine the success of AI adoption.Speaking at the 15th edition of the Lifesciences & Healthcare Innovation Forum…
Bengaluru: Residents across several neighbourhoods of Bengaluru left out from the ongoing national census need not panic. GBA officials have clarified that households missed during the housing enumeration phase will be covered in the second phase.The assurance has done little to quell the frustration of many citizens and resident welfare associations (RWAs). Entire streets and…
BENGALURU: In his first set of decisions after taking charge, Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday announced a series of welfare and youth-focused initiatives, including free bus passes for students from school to postgraduate level.The chief minister also announced the setting up of a private employment exchange covering all sectors, which will also provide…
There was a time when Indian politicians came wrapped in khadi. Leaders cultivated an image of simplicity — white kurtas, well worn sandals, modest lifestyles and a carefully curated performance of austerity that signalled solidarity with ordinary citizens. Wealth, even when it existed, was often concealed behind political optics.That era appears to be fading. When…
Bengaluru: A suspected sim-swap fraud has left a 27-year-old man poorer by nearly Rs 7.2 lakh after cybercriminals allegedly ported his mobile number to another network without his knowledge, gained access to his banking credentials and siphoned off money from multiple accounts.According to a complaint filed by Kamlesh Kumar, a resident of BTM Layout II…
Bengaluru: A 28-year-old woman staying in an apartment alleged that an unidentified man secretly recorded her while she was bathing in her bathroom on May 31.The Green Glen Layout resident said the incident occurred around 8.15pm when she was taking bath. She was shocked to notice a mobile phone near the bathroom window being used…
