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Mysore Warriors begin Maharaja Trophy preparations

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Mysore Warriors begin Maharaja Trophy preparations

Former cricketer Rahul Dravid and Karnataka State Cricket Association president Venkatesh Prasad during the trophy unveiling ceremony for Maharaja Trophy 2026 in Bengaluru on June 11. | Photo Credit: SHAILENDRA BHOJAK The NR Group-owned Mysore Warriors officially launched their preparations for the Maharaja Trophy 2026 with a visit to the Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hills…

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BJP demands probe into new garbage tenders in Bengaluru

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BJP demands probe into new garbage tenders in Bengaluru

The new garbage tenders for Bengaluru led to the first face-off between the new Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashok on Wednesday. While Mr. Ashok lodged a complaint with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Karnataka Lokayukta alleging a “₹39,000 Crore scam with a ₹10,000 Crore kickback” in the…

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Man murders wife and son before ending life in Mandya

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Man murders wife and son before ending life in Mandya

In a shocking case, a 65-year-old cloth merchant in Mandya allegedly murdered his wife and son before ending his life in the early hours of Tuesday. According to Mandya Superintendent of Police Shobha Rani, the cloth merchant, identified as Prabhakar, who owned a shop in Mandya, allegedly strangled his wife Jyothi, 55, and son Santosh,…

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Road users urged to strictly follow safety regulations at railway level crossings

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Road users urged to strictly follow safety regulations at railway level crossings

Mudit Mittal, Divisional Railway Manager, Mysuru, said safety at level crossings is a shared responsibility, but emphasised on the need for people to always stop, look and listen while approaching the railway level crossings.  | Photo Credit: File photo Mudit Mittal, Divisional Railway Manager, Mysuru, has urged road users to strictly follow safety regulations while…

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Elections for one seat out of seven in Legislative Council being keenly watched

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Elections for one seat out of seven in Legislative Council being keenly watched

The JD(S), with 18 members and support of six votes from the BJP, is also expected to receive support from Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, the expelled BJP member. | Photo Credit: File photo The upcoming elections to seven seats of the Karnataka Legislative Council, to be held on June 18, is being curiously watched. The Congress…

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My doors are open for JDS workers too, says DKS on his maiden visit to Kanakapura after becoming CM

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My doors are open for JDS workers too, says DKS on his maiden visit to Kanakapura after becoming CM

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar addressing people of Sathanur constituency at Kanakapura in Bengaluru South district on Sunday (June 7). | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, on his maiden visit to his Kanakapura Assembly constituency on Sunday after becoming Chief Minister, drew crowds even as he said his doors are open to JD(S)…

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Several sustainability initiatives taken up, says SWR GM

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Several sustainability initiatives taken up, says SWR GM

P. Ananth | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT General Manager of South Western Railway P. Ananth has said that the railway zone had taken up several sustainability initiatives including green infrastructure, full electrification, solar installations and freight optimisation by shifting bulk commodities from road to rail to reduce emissions. He was speaking at the plantation drive…

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Ramalinga Reddy resigns from Ministry, says he is ‘humiliated’

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Ramalinga Reddy resigns from Ministry, says he is ‘humiliated’

Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy in Bengaluru on Friday. | Photo Credit: special arrangement After being denied the Bengaluru Development portfolio, senior Congress legislator from Bengaluru Ramalinga Reddy, who has been allocated Water Resources, sent his resignation letter to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. On Friday, in a dramatic turn of events, he signed the resignation…

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Khader conducts surprise hospital inspection on Day One, announces recruitment drive

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Khader conducts surprise hospital inspection on Day One, announces recruitment drive

U.T. Khader. | Photo Credit: File photo Cracking the whip on his first day in office, Karnataka’s new Health Minister U.T. Khader conducted a surprise inspection of a government hospital in the early hours of Friday (June 5), and later announced an urgent recruitment drive for doctors and a review of complaints relating to private…

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Karnataka govt. announces 50% fine waiver on pending traffic fines

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Karnataka govt. announces 50% fine waiver on pending traffic fines

The waiver will allow motorists to settle long-pending violations by paying only half the prescribed fine amount. | Photo Credit: File photo In a major relief to vehicle owners, the Karnataka government on Thursday announced a 50% concession on pending traffic e-challan fines and certain transport department penalty cases. The waiver will be available from…

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