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Wolverhampton-Bangalore Research and Innovation Centre inaugurated in Bengaluru
Prof. Suresh Renukappa, Director of the Centre, stated that the centre would focus on climate resilience, healthcare, smart cities and villages, energy security, waste-to-wealth initiatives, pollution control, and the Brand Bengaluru initiative
Former Karnataka DGP murder: Om Prakash's daughter Kriti discharged from hospital, detained for questioning
Kriti, daughter of murdered former DG & IGP Om Prakash, was detained by HSR Layout police after being discharged from Nimhans Hospital. She is a suspect in her father's murder, with her role yet to be established. The case has been transferred to the Central Crime Branch, and Prakash's wife, Pallavi, who claims sole responsibility, is in judicial custody.
Bengaluru road rage: IAF officer Shiladitya Bose booked for murder bid; CM Siddaramaiah slams anti-Kannada remarks
Bengaluru police filed a case against Indian Air Force Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose. The charges include attempted murder and disturbing peace. This followed a counter-complaint by BPO employee Vikas Kumar. Kumar alleged Bose assaulted him after a road incident. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah condemned Bose's remarks about Karnataka. He urged people to maintain peace. Police are investigating the matter.
Karnataka HC deadline set to end, future tense for Bengaluru bike-taxi riders
Bengaluru's bike-taxi riders face uncertainty as the High Court mandates a halt to operations within six weeks. This decision threatens the livelihoods of thousands who rely on platforms like Uber, Rapido, and Ola. While the government maintains its stance that bike taxis are illegal, riders and users advocate for regulation, citing the service's affordability and crucial role in urban connectivity.
Karnataka High Court rejects plea challenging Siddaramaiah’s election from Varuna constituency
‘Petition was drafted with vague pleadings and factual errors, and in a very casual manner,’ says the court
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Two from Karnataka among those killed in terrorist attack in Pahalgam
Bharath Bhushan, 41, was a software employee in Bengaluru, while Manjunath Rao, 47, was a resident of Shivamogga and working as a realtor
