Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar will be called to Delhi if...: Kharge

All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar would be called to New Delhi for discussions whenever......

Caste blocs enter Karnataka power tussle; Cong on alert

In a fresh twist to the ongoing power struggle in Karnataka, caste groups backing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar on Thursday threw their weight behind them, with one......

Bacterial infection kills 31 blackbucks at Karnataka zoo; probe ordered

Thirty-one blackbucks have died at a zoo in Belagavi in just four days due to a bacterial infection, Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said on Monday. Image used for representational......

Karnataka power tussle: Is Shivakumar biding his time?

With the DK Shivakumar camp pushing hard for his elevation as Chief Minister of Karnataka in light of a rumoured power-sharing agreement with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the CM on Monday said he......

GST Cut: How Much Will States Lose?

Opposition-ruled states warn of steep annual losses; Centre assures higher consumption will offset revenue hit. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff State chief ministers and finance ministers,......

Bengaluru Traffic Test Corporate Patience

'We do not need short-term measures but long-term ones. Companies seem to have given up on the infrastructure part. Long delays are fuelling more traffic crisis.' IMAGE: Potholes on Bengaluru......

Govt for nil GST on insurance premium for individuals

The Centre has proposed exempting life and health insurance policies for individuals from GST, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and convenor of insurance GoM Samrat Choudhary said on Wednesday.......

The Real Reason For The TCS Layoffs

While TCS cited evolving business needs and future readiness as reasons, industry experts say the action is a cost-cutting measure aimed at improving operating margins that have remained below the......

Controversy's Child Kamal Haasan

Kamal has a crisp pen when it comes to writing short and yet powerful film dialogues.But while speaking ex tempore -- and that has been his style -- he looks every bit a confused man, observes N......

New twist in Karnataka State Cricket Association polls

IMAGE: The Karnataka High Court order means that former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad will now have competition for the KSCA president's post during the elections scheduled on December 7.......

Kishan to lead Jharkhand in Vijay Hazare Trophy

IMAGE: Ishan Kishan led the Jharkhand team to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title last week. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Star wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan has been named as the captain of......

Davis Cup returns to Bengaluru after 9 years

IMAGE: Top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal will lead India's challenge in the Davis Cup Qualifiers tie against the Netherlands in Bengaluru. Photograph: Sumit Nagal/X Bengaluru was on Friday......

'Wildlife is our duty': Anil Kumble's next challenge

IMAGE: Anil Kumble emphasised that wildlife conservation is a collective duty. Photograph: Anil Kumble/X Former India skipper Anil Kumble has been appointed as the ambassador for wildlife......

Indian swimmer shatters 16-year drought at Asian C'ships

IMAGE: Srihari Nataraj dazzles in 200m freestyle, wins silver in Asian Aquatics. Photograph: Srihari Nataraj/Instagram Ace Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj dazzled on the opening day of the 11th......