Former chief minister Siddaramaiah at a meeting with his council of ministers Bengaluru: A raging debate over age and succession planning of chief minister-designate DK Shivakumar’s cabinet has surfaced within Congress, with younger legislators seeking greater representation and seniors arguing for continuity.At the heart of the discussion is whether Shivakumar will opt for a generational…
Former chief minister Siddaramaiah and AICC’s KC Venugopal during the Congress legislature party meeting Bengaluru: Congress party high command used Saturday’s legislature party (CLP) meeting at Vidhana Soudha, where DK Shivakumar was chosen as the next CM, to send the message that outgoing CM Siddaramaiah’s political innings is far from over.At a subdued CLP meeting,…
Bengaluru: Around 55% of students passed in SSLC-2, whose results were announced on Saturday evening. With this, the consolidated pass percentage of SSLC stood at 93.1%, as against 75% last year.The pass percentage of regular fresh students was 94.1% in SSLC-1 and 63% in SSLC-2, taking the consolidated pass percentage to 98%, creating history in…
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare for the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans, the spotlight will naturally fall on the players chasing back-to-back titles. But behind every memorable performance this season has been a support staff that has quietly helped shape RCB into one of the league’s most formidable teams.From strategy and scouting to player…
Comedian Danish Sait dressed as his popular character Mr Nags. By invitationDanish Sait (A.K.A Mr Nags)Sports teams do something unique: they democratise belonging. They give millions of people a piece of something larger than themselves. For me, RCB wasn’t just a cricket team. It was a representation of the city I belonged to.Mr Nags was…
Face paint, lucky jerseys and silent prayers — RCB supporters bring their game-day traditions to the stands As Bengaluru gears up for the IPL final today, the city’s long-suffering but fiercely loyal Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans are leaving nothing to chance. From lucky jerseys and fixed seating arrangements to silent households during batting overs,…
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to defend their title against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final, the spotlight will inevitably fall on the marquee names. But RCB’s run to a second consecutive final has also been fuelled by a group of players who have stepped up in crucial moments, delivering match-winning performances without always…
Bengaluru: A bike stolen from KSR Bengaluru parking lot more than two months ago was recovered by Railway Protection Force (RPF) Thursday. They also apprehended a man who allegedly stole the bike, valued at almost Rs 1.2 lakh.Rakesh Chandran (name changed), a resident of Jakkur, reached the station on his Hero XPulse motorcycle, which has…
Bengaluru: After years of political manoeuvring and months of intense power tussle with Siddaramaiah, D K Shivakumar is finally set to realise his long-cherished dream of becoming Karnataka chief minister. He will be sworn in as the state’s 25th CM at 3.30 pm on June 3 at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan here.Party functionaries…
Water wastage checks in Bengaluru Bengaluru: Stepping up efforts to conserve drinking water this summer, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) collected Rs 2.2 lakh in spot fines from 44 violators between March 1 and May 8, as part of an ongoing crackdown on the misuse of potable water in the city.The amount was…
