Politics

Rahul Gandhi keeps up heat on PM Modi over 'institutionalised lies', says 'India will have to pay the price'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi added the coronavirus testing and deaths, India's GDP and the border dispute with China to his list yet again.

Jul 19, 2020

Rajasthan political crisis: MHA seeks report from Raj govt over alleged phone tapping

The Home Ministry is reportedly keeping a close eye on the leaked audio conversation, which is being investigated by the Rajasthan Police.

Jul 19, 2020

Kannadiga NRIs relax; Bengaluru Police Commissioner has your back

The Bengaluru city police's Commissioner Bhaskar Rao sat down for a chat with the Saagar Ottara Kannadigaru speaking to Kannadigas abroad. During the chat, the Commissioner also asserted the need for a dedicated NRI cell to deal with issues of Kanndigas overseas.

Jul 18, 2020

Ram Mandir: PM Modi has to pick from two dates for Bhoomi Pujan at Ram Janmabhoomi

The Ram Temple Trust has given Prime Minister Modi two possible dates to begin construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Jul 18, 2020

White House moves Bush, Clinton portraits to 'tablecloth storage' room

White House has moved portraits of two recent Democrat presidents to a secluded room, replacing them with century-old Republican presidents.

Jul 18, 2020

J&K govt approves ₹25 lakh insurance cover for elected panchayat members

The Governemnt of Jammu and Kashmir has approved a life insurance cover of up to Rs 25 lakhs to the elected body members and those in the municipal bodies who've lost their lives to militants.

Jul 18, 2020

Aditya Thackeray files petition in SC against UGC decision on final year exams

Aditya Thackeray has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against the UGC's decision on the final year exams to be held before September 30th.

Jul 18, 2020

Check COVID hospital bed availability in Bengaluru | full list

Since the BBMP announced its new dashboard showcasing the hospital beds available in the city, there have still been complaints of it not loading or that the hospitals are still refusing to admit patients. The BBMP has issued an alternate link to the dashboard now, we check the hospital beds available in real-time.

Jul 18, 2020

25th Maharaja of Mysore: Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar who turned monarchy into democracy

Today marks the birth anniversary of Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, the last official king of Mysore. The 25th Maharaja's centenary celebrations concluded today with the Vice President of India in attendance.

Jul 18, 2020

BBMP gets new commissioner; Manjunatha Prasad is back, Anil Kumar out

The Government of Karnataka has issued a new order on 18th July stating that the current BBMP commissioner in Bengaluru BH Anil Kumar has been transferred. He will be replaced by IAS officer Manjunatha Prasad.

Jul 18, 2020

BBMP ramps up health checkups for Pourakarmikas after 5 sanitation workers succumb to COVID

In Bengaluru so far five Pourakarmikas have lost their lives due to COVID-19 after pressure from the union the BBMP is now ramping up health checkups and providing gears for their safety.

Jul 18, 2020

'90ml rum, 2 half-fried eggs'; K'taka Congress councillor swears by home remedy for COVID

A viral video shows a Karnataka Congress councillor recommending Old Monk-branded rum and half-fried eggs as a cure for COVID-19.

Jul 18, 2020

H-1B visa ban: Reunite Indian families in US; Chauthaiwale urges US ambassador

Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale, the in-charge of the Foreign Affairs Department of India, wrote to the US ambassador about the grievances of stranded Indians due to the ban on H-1B visas.

Jul 17, 2020

CM Yediyurappa holds crucial meeting on Covid-19 management in Bengaluru: What was discussed

The Karnataka CM Yediyurappa met with the state's top brass and the 8 zonal ministers of BBMP to discuss steps of COVID-19 management.

Jul 17, 2020

Dakshina Kannada youth congress leader Mithun Rai tests coronavirus positive

After Dr Bharath Shetty, Mithun Rai, Youth Congress President of Dakshina Kannada district, has tested positive for covid-19.

Jul 17, 2020