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Power cut data on bills, faster connections in Karnataka as per ESR 2026

August 19, 2026 admin

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has published a draft of Electricity Supply Regulations (ESR), 2026, in which it has proposed that all Escoms have to show the frequency of power cuts, total number of hours of power cuts in the electricity bill given to the consumers. “Particularly, in electricity meters that have got Automated Meter…

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Senior citizen loses ₹9.96 lakh in KYC scam

August 18, 2026 admin

A 71-year-old man from K.R. Puram has lost ₹9.96 lakh after allegedly falling victim to a fake KYC update scam targeting his nationalised bank account. According to the complaint filed with the East CEN Crime Police, D. Sivaprakasam said he received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number on August 15 around 5 p.m., while…

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Mobile phone in Prajwal Revanna’s prison cell: Several phone numbers found

August 14, 2026 admin

Central Jail, at Parappana Agrahara in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: File photo Following reports that a mobile phone was found in the Central Prison barrack housing former MP Prajwal Revanna, DIG of Prisons and Correctional Services Jinendra Khanagavi has initiated a probe into how the phone reached the barrack despite security arrangements. The CCB raid…

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Bengaluru: Mentorship programme for innovators launched; aims to find sustainable solutions for rural connectivity challenges, bridge digital divide

August 13, 2026 admin

The launch also marked the commencement of the inaugural cohort of the FNEM Powering CTU programme in India. | Image for representation | Photo Credit: http://www.fotogestoeber.de To empower early-stage innovators, researchers and start-ups, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) launched Future Networks Empowerment through Mentorship (FNEM) – Powering CTU (Connecting the Unconnected) at the International Institute…

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DG Prisons orders probe into source of mobile phone used by Prajwal Revanna inside Bengaluru jail

August 12, 2026 admin

The Bengaluru Central Prison at Parappana Agrahara. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J. Director-General of Prisons and Correctional Services Alok Kumar has ordered a departmental inquiry to trace the source of the mobile phone and SIM card allegedly used by former Hassan MP and convicted sexual assault accused Prajwal Revanna inside Bengaluru Central Prison at…

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Marathon followed by a skydive, 77-year-old army veteran completes double adventure in Siberia

August 11, 2026 admin

Lt. Col. O.P.N. Kalyan (Retd.) | Photo Credit: The Hindu A 77-year-old Bengaluru-based Indian Army veteran particpated in the XXXVI Siberian International Marathon at Omsk, Russia. Lt. Col. O.P.N. Kalyan (retd.), a retired Army Service Corps officer, completed a 10-km run in the marathon on August 1. Around 6,190 runners took part in the event,…

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Tunnel road is a ‘real estate project in disguise’: Citizen groups

August 10, 2026 admin

Citizens opposing the Congress government’s ambitious tunnel road project have termed it “a real estate project in disguise.” The citizens’ group Bengaluru Praja Vedike (BPV), which is at the forefront of the campaign against the project, has written to all the city’s MLAs and MPs, urging them to reject it. In a letter addressed to…

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Bengaluru police launch drive to identify, deport illegal immigrants

August 9, 2026 admin

Priyank Kharge. | Photo Credit: File photo Bengaluru city police have detained 15 people who are allegedly Bangladeshi nationals staying illegally in the city without valid visa or citizenship documents. The detentions were made during a special drive conducted by the Bengaluru city police on Saturday. The police teams visited over 30 places across the…

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Karnataka government to soon release draft of policy on responsible AI

August 8, 2026 admin

The Karnataka government policy looks at various aspects, including governance of AI, handling of sensitive data, security of AI models, and implementation and coordination between the departments. The draft of a policy on ‘Responsible AI’ is ready and the Karnataka government is set to release it by the end of the month, announced Shreevyas H.M., project director for…

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Bengaluru: Revamped ORR to include dedicated bus, cycle lanes; space under flyovers to be repurposed

August 7, 2026 admin

Six junctions along the stretch will be developed under the project, and the space beneath flyovers at these junctions will be transformed into community spaces featuring seating lounges, markets, vending zones, game courts and a gig hub. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN The revamped Outer Ring Road (ORR) stretch between Silk Board Junction and K.R….

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