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BENGALURU Our government is taking steps to control traffic congestion by increasing the number of metro lines in Bengaluru. A 175 km long metro line will be operational in Bengaluru city by December 2027, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said. Shivakumar, who is also th
Burden for flyers BENGALURU Passengers flying out of Bengaluru will get no respite from steep airport charges, with the current User Development Fee (UDF) of Rs 550 for domestic and Rs 1,500 for international journeys set to continue till March 31, 2026. The Airports Econom
Home Minister Dr G Parameshwar responded to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's statement that the high command is not responsible for the chaos, but that local leaders should resolve it. BENGALURU In my view, there should be no confusion. Confusion will affect the adm
In a letter addressed to the minister, Bilimale expressed concern over the recent recruitment and promotion exams conducted by the Bengaluru division. BENGALURU Kannada Development Authority (KDA) chairperson Purushottam Bilimale has urged Union Minister of State for Railw
Bengaluru Playing down reports of a power tussle within the Karnataka Congress, AICC General Secretary Sachin Pilot on Monday said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar are working together harmoniously and would accept any decision taken by the
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the Hate Speech Bill, saying only those making inflammatory remarks were opposing it “The law applies to leaders of all parties. Why is only the BJP opposing it? The bill is being implemented to protect peace. BJP is strongly oppo
Bengaluru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday launched the three-day Pulse Polio Immunisation Drive across Karnataka by administering polio drops to a child at his official residence, Krishna. Marking National Immunisation Day (Pulse Polio) 2025, the Chief Minister appealed
BENGALURU The National Herald was born during the freedom struggle of this country. Nehru started this newspaper in 1937. This is the property of the Congress party. This is not the property of Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, KPCC President DK Shivakumar said. If I am the pr
BENGALURU The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Lieutenant Colonel Deepak Kumar Sharma and Vinod Kumar, officers posted in the Department of Defence Production of the Ministry of Defence, on charges of corruption, officials said. Deepak Kumar Sharma has bee
BENGALURU After over six years, commuters are set to regain full access to Kamaraj Road, between Cubbon Road and Cauvery Emporium junction on MG Road, from the first week of January 2026. Reopening the stretch for two-way traffic is expected to significantly ease congestion
BENGALURU Former cricketer and Karnataka’s Forest and Wildlife ambassador Anil Kumble flagged off an ambulance exclusively for urban wildlife. Launched through a partnership between AI-native automotive platform company Tekion and Praana Animal Foundation, the initiative aims
Government is creating opportunities for young athletes through scholarships, training programmes and incentive schemes BENGALURU Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, called upon sportspersons to utilize government support and enhance Karnataka’s reputation at the global level thr
The deepfake fever that has been plaguing actors and actresses has now reached President Droupadi Murmu BENGALURU An FIR has been registered at the city's Mahalaxmi Layout police station against the person and social media account who made a 'deepfake' video in Murmu's nam
Child Marriage Awareness AnekalAnekal town witnessed a strong show of social commitment on Saturday as a large-scale legal awareness program focusing on the prevention of child marriage was organized, drawing enthusiastic participation from hundreds of students. The event aime
BENGALURU Bengaluru saw a heartwarming gesture on Sunday as the local humanitarian group, Humanity Is Religion, carried out a large blanket distribution drive. Over 1,000 blankets were handed out to homeless people and those living on the streets, bringing much-needed warmth d
Bengaluru Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday described former minister KN Rajanna as a close associate and recalled that he had appointed him as Apex Bank chairman during his tenure in the SM Krishna government. Responding to questions about Rajanna’s recent visit,
Traffic woes BENGALURU Traffic congestion at key junctions in Bengaluru continues to be a headache for both commuters and police, especially during peak hours, with some of the intersections witnessing cumulative queues extending more than 10 km. The city’s busiest traf
Rising ridership and fares lift collections sharply, yet heavy interest, depreciation and expenses continue to undermine the city’s metro financesBENGALURU Namma Metro has recorded a sharp rebound in its financial performance during 2024–25, with operating revenue rising to Rs
