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Malavika Jayaram, daughter of veteran actor Jayaram and sister of actor Kalidas Jayaram, recently spoke about why she never entered films. At the muhurat pooja of Aashakal Aayiram, where her father and brother are acting together, Malavika said marriage was not the reason she sta
Actor Ashok Selvan and Malayalam star Nimisha Sajayan are teaming up for an exciting new Tamil film. The project, directed by debutant Sibi Manikandan, officially began today with a simple muhurat pooja ceremony held in Chennai. Celebrities and crew members were present to mark t
Kannada comedy-drama Su From So, which became a surprise box-office hit, is now set to release on OTT. Viewers can soon watch it on Jio Hotstar, which has bought the digital rights. Meanwhile, Colors Kannada has picked up its satellite rights. Reports suggest the combined OTT and
China Promises to Address India’s Concerns Over Rare Earths. China has pledged to address India’s key needs for rare earths, fertilisers, and tunnel boring machines, according to a top Indian source, amid ongoing efforts to rebuild relations affected by the 2020 bo
Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara on Tuesday announced that appointment orders will be issued within the next 15 days to 545 candidates selected for the Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) posts. Speaking to reporters, the minister recalled that the recruitment process conducted under
What appeared to be a legitimate farm produce trade in Bengaluru turned out to be a front for a thriving drug network, police revealed after a major bust. In a major crackdown on narcotics trade, the Sampigehalli police arrested a BBM student for allegedly selling drugs under
App introduces illuminated markers on autos, ensuring easy night visibility while promoting transparency and affordable travel. BJP MP from Bengaluru South, Tejasvi Surya, has publicly endorsed Nagara Auto, a city-based mobile application that connects commuters with autos and
Stormwater Drain Buffer Road Project Gets Priority in Yelahanka Zone Inspection. In a move aimed at improving road infrastructure and easing connectivity to the Kempegowda International Airport, BBMP Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao, IAS, carried out an inspection of various lo
Development Board (KIADB), demanding the withdrawal of its final notification to acquire agricultural land. Under the banner Our Land, Our Right, hundreds of farmers marched through Anekal town before laying siege to the taluk office. The dispute centers on nearly 2,500 acres
More than 90 areas across the city will face a day-long power outage on Wednesday, August 20, as Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) undertakes urgent maintenance work. The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) will carry out repair and upgrade activi
When vision is touched by empathy, a remarkable photojournalist is born, and the image captured in that moment becomes history, said Chief Minister’s Media Advisor K.V. Prabhakar while inaugurating World Photography Day celebrations organized by the Bengaluru Photojour
Free Bus Travel Empowers Women, Boosts Jobs and Income Across Karnataka. Karnataka’s flagship women’s empowerment initiative, the Shakti Scheme, has secured a prestigious place in the Golden Book of World Records for recording the highest number of women passengers i
Bengaluru intensifies drive to fix potholes. Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao has directed officials of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to address the city’s pothole menace on a war footing. He stressed that pothole repair should be taken up urgently, especially d
Six people have died and hundreds displaced as relentless rains battered Maharashtra, submerging large parts of Mumbai and other Konkan districts. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, after reviewing the situation with the disaster management department, said the next 48 h
BengaluruThe Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2025, aimed at safeguarding the rights of gig workers, setting up a welfare fund, and bringing accountability to online aggregators.
BengaluruThe Karnataka Assembly on Tuesday cleared the Karnataka Municipal Corporations (Amendment) Bill, enabling municipal commissioners to regularise unlawful constructions by levying penalties, a move seen as resembling the controversial Akrama-Sakrama scheme, currently under
BengaluruWomen and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar on Tuesday assured that the truth behind the Dharmasthala case will soon come to light. She said the government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to ensure that the reputation of Dharmasthala remains u
Former Supreme Court judge Sudershan Reddy will take on NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan in the Vice-Presidential election scheduled for September 9. The Opposition INDIA bloc on Tuesday announced former Supreme Court judge Justice Sudershan Reddy as its candidate for
