Karnataka School Holiday: Schools, Colleges Closed In This Rain-Hit District Tomorrow

Karnataka School Holiday: Schools, Colleges Closed In This Rain-Hit District Tomorrow

The spell of heavy monsoon showers that has battered Karnataka for the past week intensified on Monday, prompting authorities to declare holidays for schools and colleges in multiple districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a red alert for several parts of the state, warning of “very heavy rainfall” accompanied by strong winds over…

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‘Voter List Fraud’ Claim By Congress: Here’s What News18 Found On The Ground In Bengaluru

‘Voter List Fraud’ Claim By Congress: Here’s What News18 Found On The Ground In Bengaluru

Last Updated:August 09, 2025, 00:40 is The investigation focused on two addresses flagged by the Congress, revealing conflicting claims from property owners and election officials The Congress has alleged ‘vote theft’ during the 2024 parliamentary polls. Representational image/PTI A ground investigation was carried out by CNN-News18 on Friday to fact-check the allegations of voter list…

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‘Burn’ Notice: Bengaluru Civic Body Cracks Down On 500 Hotels, Pubs Over Missing Smoking Zones

‘Burn’ Notice: Bengaluru Civic Body Cracks Down On 500 Hotels, Pubs Over Missing Smoking Zones

Last Updated:August 02, 2025, 06:30 is This move comes in the wake of a High Court order aimed at protecting the public from the harmful effects of passive smoking Establishments that wish to offer smoking facilities must obtain a specific licence for these areas. (Representational pic/AP) The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has issued notices…

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Event Organiser Challenges Justice Cunha’s Chinaswamy Stadium Stampede Report In Karnataka HC

Event Organiser Challenges Justice Cunha’s Chinaswamy Stadium Stampede Report In Karnataka HC

Last Updated:July 24, 2025, 19:31 is DNA Entertainment has asked the Karnataka High Court to dismiss Justice Cunha’s report on the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede, which found negligence by RCB and KSCA. Footwear outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium following a stampede after a large number of fans gathered for the felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers…

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No UPI, Only Cash: Why Bengaluru Shopkeepers, Small Vendors Are Dumping UPI And Reverting To Cash Payments?

No UPI, Only Cash: Why Bengaluru Shopkeepers, Small Vendors Are Dumping UPI And Reverting To Cash Payments?

New Delhi: The massive adoption of unified payments interface (UPI) based digital transactions had put India in the global spotlight. However cash payments and transactions are seemingly making comeback in the shops of Bengaluru. As per a report in the Economic Times, small shopkeepers and street vendors in Bengaluru are removing QR codes. The shop…

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Delhi Ranked World’s Most Affordable City In QS Best Student Cities 2026 List

Delhi Ranked World’s Most Affordable City In QS Best Student Cities 2026 List

Last Updated:July 16, 2025, 07:49 is Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai have climbed in rankings, reflecting India’s improved academic visibility, affordability, and workforce relevance. Seoul tops QS 2026 rankings, while Delhi shines as the world’s most affordable student city. (Representational Image/Getty) In an exciting update for students around the world, the QS Best Student Cities…

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Bike taxi ban kick-starts in Karnataka

Bike taxi ban kick-starts in Karnataka

Karnataka has implemented a ban on bike taxi services, affecting companies like Rapido, Ubermoto, and Ola. The ban follows a court order and comes amidst safety concerns, including a recent incident where a woman was assaulted by a bike taxi driver. Commuters express difficulties with increased travel times and costs. The ban impacts approximately 1.2…

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‘Kept Abusing Me’: Bengaluru Rapido Driver Who Slapped Woman Defends Action Amid Outrage

‘Kept Abusing Me’: Bengaluru Rapido Driver Who Slapped Woman Defends Action Amid Outrage

Last Updated:June 16, 2025, 17:54 is Talking to CNN-News18, the Rapido driver, Suhas, claimed that the woman began speaking to him rudely, asking, “Are you illiterate?” and continued to abuse him throughout the ride Bengaluru Rapido rider clarifies his action that sparked outrage | Image/CNN-News18 The Rapido bike taxi rider, accused of slapping a woman…

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