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How a Bengaluru man and his family were 'abandoned' by an Ola cab on a highway
A Bengaluru man booked an outstation ride for his family to travel to Mysore on Sunday, but the journey turned awry when collection agents blocked the car and threatened the driver that they'll confiscate the vehicle if he did not pay up his past instalments right at that moment.
Updated on May 17, 2022 08:47 PM IST
Yamini C S | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Karnataka Governor gives assent to anti-conversion ordinance
- Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Tuesday gave his assent to the Ordinance that gave effect to the Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, commonly known as the anti-conversion bill.
Published on May 17, 2022 07:49 PM IST
PTI |
Amid row, Karnataka Textbook Society says Chapter on Bhagat Singh 'not removed'
- Amid allegations in some quarters that a lesson on freedom fighter Bhagat Singh was omitted, the Karnataka Textbook Society clarified that the chapter has not been removed, and the Kannada textbook of Class 10 is currently at the printing stage.
Published on May 17, 2022 07:09 PM IST
PTI |
Bengaluru BJP leader's suicide due to honey-trap: Reports
- Byadarahalli Police has recovered a suicide note from the residence of the deceased BJP leader.
Published on May 17, 2022 07:09 PM IST
Yamini C S | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Karnataka governor gives his nod to ordinance on anti-conversion bill
- Anti-conversion legislation: 'The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill' was tabled and passed by the BJP-led government in the southern state in December last year.
Updated on May 17, 2022 05:56 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Karnataka Home Minister affirms strict implementation of 'Anti-Conversion' law
- State Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Tuesday said the anti-conversion law is not against any religion, but religious conversion by force or through inducement has no place under the legislation.
Published on May 17, 2022 04:59 PM IST
PTI |
At ₹100 per kg, tomato prices skyrocket in Bengaluru: Here's why
- Tomato prices in Bengaluru have skyrocketed further to cross the ₹100 mark from the ₹80 per kilogram two weeks ago, thanks to the short supply due to high temperatures in neighbouring state Maharashtra.
Updated on May 17, 2022 05:19 PM IST
Yamini C S | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Karnataka govt has taken away our powers: Election Commission tells High Court
- With corruption allegations levelled against several high-profile political leaders in Karnataka, it comes as no surprise that the state's election commission (SEC) is also not spared. The Karnataka SEC told High Court judges that it is unable to announce the election schedule for the impending local body polls as the State government has taken its powers away.
Published on May 17, 2022 04:44 PM IST
PTI |
Kannada TV actress Chethana Raj dies at 21 after plastic surgery goes wrong
- Chethana Raj died after suffering complications from her ‘fat-free’ surgery at a private hospital in Bengaluru.
Updated on May 17, 2022 03:29 PM IST
Yamini C S
Who is CH Pratap Reddy - Bengaluru's new police commissioner?
- The Karnataka government on Monday appointed senior IPS officer CH Pratap Reddy as the new Bengaluru city police commissioner, replacing Kamal Pant.
Published on May 17, 2022 10:55 AM IST
Yamini C S
Ravi says Bajrang Dal’s arms camp similar to police training drills
On Sunday, the Karnataka police are trying to collect information about a week-long “arms training” camp conducted by a right-wing group, Bajrang Dal, in Ponnampet in Kodagu district, about 240km from Bengaluru.
Updated on May 17, 2022 12:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Karnataka anti-conversion bill ‘fallacious’: Archbishop
The delegation met Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot at the latter’s residence in Bengaluru and submitted a memorandum, asking the latter not to give his consent to the Protection of Religious Freedom Bill or anti-conversion bill.
Published on May 17, 2022 12:29 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
IISc develops nanobots to deep clean teeth
The researchers added that by tweaking the frequency of the magnetic field, they were able to make the nanobots move at will, and penetrate deep inside the dentinal tubules, said IISc researchers.
Updated on May 17, 2022 12:29 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Delay hits implementation of order on loudspeaker use in Karnataka
According to a senior city police officer, so far, no permits have been issued for the use of loudspeakers in the city as the process of identifying and issuing the permissions is still being finalised
Published on May 17, 2022 12:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Demand for national anthem at madrasas sparks slugfest in Karnataka
Pramod Muthalik, the chief of Rashtriya Hindu Sena, which is the parent organisation of the right-wing group Sri Ram Sene, in a video demanded the state and the central government ban all madrasas and that national anthem is not sung there
Published on May 17, 2022 12:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Karnataka minister says no objection to RSS founder’s speech in textbooks
Karnataka minister Nagesh said the textbook does not contain anything about Keshav Baliram Hedgewar or RSS, but only his speech on what should be an inspiration to people, especially the youth, and that those who have raised objections have not gone through the textbook.
Published on May 17, 2022 12:28 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Bengaluru
Civic body BBMP says 9.5k potholes identified in Bengaluru
This is just the beginning of the process in Bengaluru and more potholes will be identified and filled up in the coming days, said a BBMP official, requesting not to be named.
Published on May 17, 2022 12:27 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
BC Nagesh defends including RSS founder's speech in revised Kannada textbook
Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister B C Nagesh has defended the inclusion of a speech by founder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in a revised Kannada textbook for students of class X.
Published on May 16, 2022 05:58 PM IST
PTI |
Here's why you may not get liquor in Bengaluru between May 17 and 19
According to a report, bar and wineshop owners have decided not to buy liquor from KSBCL in Bengaluru and the countryside tomorrow.
Published on May 16, 2022 05:47 PM IST
“India has 100 unicorns…”: DK Shivakumar on MBA grad's suicide
DK Shivakumar said: “India has 100 unicorns now. Karnataka creates jobs for people from across India. So why are we seeing a high unemployment rate and even suicides? And why doesn’t media discuss this?”
Published on May 16, 2022 04:53 PM IST
Former BJP MLC appointed Bengaluru Mutt Head Seer
- BJP’s former Member of the Legislative Council BJ Puttaswamy was appointed the head seer of the newly inaugurated Thaileswara Ganigara Mahasamsthana Mutt located near Nelamangala in Bengaluru on Monday.
Published on May 16, 2022 01:58 PM IST
Aswetha Anil
Bengaluru Metro work hits a roadblock, needs 1.5 more years for tunnelling
Tunnelling through this central business district has been found to be the most challenging as the geological conditions forced BMRCL to suspend boring work 713 times for repair/maintenance of the seven Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs).
Published on May 16, 2022 12:58 PM IST
Aswetha Anil
Bengaluru: Man electrocuted at Hebbal bus stop by ‘illegal’ ad panel
A 30-year-old man died of electrocution near the Hebbal bus stand on Saturday night after he accidentally came in contact with a live electric wire.
Published on May 16, 2022 10:54 AM IST
Aswetha Anil
How Bengaluru Police tracked down a man who stole a car via an OLX ad
The accused stole the car on the pretext of taking it for a test drive.
Published on May 16, 2022 09:48 AM IST
Fresh directives issued to contain pollution in B’luru
Activities like rise in construction, increased commercialisation and vehicle usage, encroachment of lakes and erosion of green cover has added to the decline in air and water quality.
Published on May 16, 2022 12:32 AM IST
Sharan Poovanna, Bengaluru
Power Crisis: Industrialists perform ‘aarti’ for BESCOM officials
The protesting industrialists are reported to have stormed the assistant executive engineer’s (AEE) office of Bescom’s Kengeri subdivision on Thursday and ridiculed the engineers by performing ‘aarti’ to mark the mounting frustration level among the consumers.
Published on May 15, 2022 05:01 PM IST
Aswetha Anil
CM Bommai helps physically-challenged youth with a three wheeler
The humane response to the plight of a physically challenged youth, Shivappa from Adavibavi village of Kanakagiri in Koppal district on Saturday has touched hearts.
Published on May 15, 2022 01:30 PM IST
ANI |
Bengaluru: Police arrest gang who looted thousands from elderly man
A pack of thieves were arrested by Banasawadi police on Friday while withdrawing thousands of rupees from an elderly man's ATM card as he had jotted down the PIN on it.
Published on May 15, 2022 12:10 PM IST
Aswetha Anil
BBMP garbage truck mows down Swiggy delivery boy
In the fourth such incident in two months, the BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) garbage truck mowed down a 25-year-old delivery boy working with Swiggy in Bengaluru on Saturday evening while he was on duty.
Published on May 15, 2022 11:21 AM IST
Aswetha Anil
