Articles by Amal Rasheedali

Karnataka ministers given portfolios; Ashwath Narayan gets Home, Ashoka Revenue

It is speculated that Ashwath Narayan, Govind M Karajol and Laxman Savadi are likely to become deputy chief ministers.

Aug 26, 2019

15 small airports planned across Karnataka as state looks to boost air connectivity

A special purpose vehicle (SPV) would be set up by the Karnataka and AAI for the development of these airports.

Aug 26, 2019

Late CCD founder VG Siddhartha's father Gangaiah Hegde passes away

Hegde was hospitalised at a private hospital in Mysuru due to age-related ailments.

Aug 25, 2019

WATCH | Not humans, but robots will serve you at this Bengaluru restaurant

Robot Restaurant at 100 ft Road in Indiranagar is a first of its kind in Bengaluru and offers you a futuristic experience with Indo-Asian cuisine.

Aug 25, 2019

Amit Shah asks Karnataka CM Yediyurappa to appoint 3 deputy chief ministers

The Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asked Yediyurappa to induct the ministers from Scheduled Caste (SC), Vokkaliga, Lingayat and Kuruba communities from the 17 newly inducted ministers.

Aug 25, 2019

Will Karnataka CM Yediyurappa balance out an equation to induct ministers without a rebellion?

As several saffron party leaders have displayed their displeasure for not getting ministerial posts, CM Yediyurappa flew to Delhi to meet Amit Shah and solve the puzzle.

Aug 23, 2019

McDonald's halal meat sparks row on Twitter; netizens threaten to boycott food chain

#BoycottMcDonalds has become a major trend on Twitter where McDonald is being called out for serving halal meat in a country, where the Muslim population is a minority.

Aug 23, 2019

Namma Metro in Bengaluru becomes a leaky mess once again

The Bengaluru Metro staff has found an odd way of rainwater harvesting, as they placed several buckets inside the station after the water started leaking from the ceiling.

Aug 22, 2019

Will BJP in Karnataka reintroduce cow slaughter bill after Yatnal's petition?

Speculation is rife that the BJP government headed by Yediyurappa will reinstate Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2010.

Aug 22, 2019

Twitterati goes gaga over Bengaluru police chief's plan to restore British-era Bangalore Gate

Bengaluru city police commissioner Bhaskar Rao said that the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage will lend advice on the restoration of the gate.

Aug 21, 2019

Bengaluru roots for more skywalks even if there are no takers

A normal sky bridge will take at least 32-50 steps to complete the stairs and will take 150-200 steps to complete the whole crossing, whereas it roughly takes around 100 steps to cross the road.

Aug 20, 2019

INX Media case: Delhi HC rejects Chidambaram's bail plea

Former finance minister P Chidambaram is likely to move the Supreme Court after his bail plea was dismissed by the Delhi HC.

Aug 20, 2019

Flood alert issued in Delhi as Yamuna crosses danger mark

The water level of Yamuna is expected to rise drastically, as 8.28 lakh cusecs of water were released from Hathni Kund barrage of Haryana.

Aug 19, 2019

Should we be concerned about Chennai's sea sparkle?

This phenomenon may seem wonderful in appearance but is also infamous for causing the death of fish.

Aug 19, 2019

Bengaluru businessman stabbed and burnt at his residence; daughter, friend questioned

The police found blood splattered inside Kumar's bedroom and suspected foul play.

Aug 19, 2019

'Congress Has Lost Its Way': Haryana's Bhupinder Singh Hooda backs BJP on Article 370

Hooda accuses the Congress of losing its identity, adding that he would not compromise with anyone when it came to patriotism and self-respect.

Aug 19, 2019

6 school students electrocuted while trying to remove flagpole in Karnataka's Koppal

The students went to the terrace to reportedly remove the flagpole when it fell on a nearby electric line and electrocuted them.

Aug 18, 2019

CM Yediyurappa seeks CBI probe over Karnataka phone tapping scandal

"Several leaders, including Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Siddaramaiah, have sought a high-level probe into the case," said Yediyurappa.

Aug 18, 2019

Tamil Nadu education minister Sengottaiyan advocates for colour-coded caste bands in schools

Tamil Nadu education minister KA Sengottaiyan seem to be advocating for the caste discriminatory practises at schools.

Aug 16, 2019

Kerala Police makes first arrest in Triple Talaq case from Kozhikode

The 34-year-old was arrested by Thamarassery police on Friday morning, based on the complaint filed by a woman from Kumaranellur village of the district.

Aug 16, 2019