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CH NEWS A unique employment opportunity awaits elderly citizens in Bengaluru as the Nightingale Empowerment Foundation, in collaboration with Nightingales Medical Trust, St Joseph’s University, and the Archdiocese of Bengaluru, will organize a free job fair exclusively for sen
The 50% discount scheme on pending traffic fines has seen a massive response in Bengaluru, with motorists clearing penalties worth ₹35.72 crore since its launch on August 23. According to Bengaluru Traffic Police, a total of 12,70,950 pending violation cases have been settled
Over 10,000 BMTC complaints in eight months The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is facing mounting criticism from passengers, with more than 10,000 complaints registered in just eight months of this year. A significant portion of these relate to the rude be
Police traced the accused through extensive CCTV footage analysis before arresting him in Bengaluru. A 30-year-old man has been arrested for trespassing into a women’s paying guest (PG) accommodation in BTM Layout, where he allegedly molested a tenant and robbed her at knifepo
Mysuru officials extend formal invitations for grand Dasara 2025 celebrations statewide. Preparations for the world-famous Mysuru Dasara celebrations are gaining momentum, with the Mysuru district administration formally extending invitations to prominent dignitaries. On Thurs
Kabul The death toll from the devastating 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan at the weekend has risen to more than 2,200, making it the deadliest quake in decades. According to Taliban government figures, 2,205 people were killed and 3,640 injured in K
Bengaluru South District The Government of Karnataka has unveiled plans for the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) at Bidadi, 30 km from Bengaluru. Envisioned as India’s first and largest AI-powered city, GBIT will span 8,493 acres across nine villages, positioning i
New Delhi The Ministry of Education released the 10th edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 on Thursday, announced by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Bengaluru’s Kristu Jayanti College, recently recognised as Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday inaugurated Phase-II of the ambitious K.C. Valley project, which will supply treated sewage water to fill 30 lakes in Kolar taluk, with the larger goal of recharging groundwater and aiding farmers in drought-hit districts. BENG
Amid growing calls for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the Dharmasthala case, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday defended the state’s Special Investigation Team (SIT), saying the Centre must justify any move to take over the inquiry. BENGALURU
Karnataka has attracted investment proposals worth more than ₹12 lakh crore in the last four years, according to a new study by the MSME Export Promotion Council. BENGALURU Between FY 2021-22 and 2024-25, Karnataka secured new investment proposals worth ₹12,01,175 crore, of
The Ministry of Education released the 2025 edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) on Thursday, with IIT Madras leading overall rankings for the seventh consecutive year, while IISc Bengaluru emerged as the best university and research institute. NEW DE
In a major step toward restoring normalcy in strife-torn Manipur, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has signed an agreement with Kuki-Zo insurgent groups to renew the Suspension of Operations (SoO) and reopen National Highway-2 NEW DELHI Ahead of Prime Minister Naren
New Delhi The GST Council on Thursday approved a reduction in tax rates from 18 per cent to 5 per cent on key agricultural inputs, including tractors, machinery, fertilisers, and irrigation equipment. The move, announced in the Council’s 56th meeting chaired by Finance Ministe
New Delhi The GST tax rate reductions could help lower inflation and support another repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) later this year, a report said on Thursday. HSBC noted that if companies fully pass on the benefits to consumers, headline CPI inflation could
The initiative supports 14 MedTech startups innovating in diagnostics, treatment, and care across key health areas New Delhi The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based pharmaceutical compa
India’s Green Leap New Delhi India has added 30 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy generation capacity so far in 2025, and the total is expected to reach 39–43 GW by year-end, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday. Speaking at an even
The minister highlighted controlling food inflation as a priority, noting July 2025’s retail inflation at 1.55%, the lowest in nearly eight years New Delhi The Centre on Thursday launched the retail sale of onions at Rs 24 per kg in Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad to curb risi
