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DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka’s 34th CM; G Parameshwara becomes deputy CM

DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka’s 34th CM; G Parameshwara becomes deputy CM

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Congress leader DK Shivakumar took oath as Karnataka’s 34th CM at a ceremony in Bengaluru attended by top Congress leaders, religious heads and dignitaries. Senior Congress leader G Parameshwara was sworn in as Deputy CM, while the first batch of ministers was also inducted into the new cabinet Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Fuel price hike: Schools in Bengaluru plan to increase transport fee

Fuel price hike: Schools in Bengaluru plan to increase transport fee

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The continuous hike in fuel prices is likely to impact school fees in Bengaluru, with many private schools planning to raise transport fees by around 9% this academic year. As of Wednesday, the petrol price stood at ₹110.93 per litre, while the diesel price stood at ₹98.80 per litre. D. Shashikumar, general secretary of the Associated Management of English Medium Schools in Karnataka, said, “Every year, school fees rise by 5% to 10%, but transport fees have remained unchanged. We have been using overall fee collections to cover the maintenance and fuel costs of buses and vans. However, with the recent surge in fuel prices, we are now obligated to increase transport or school bus fees. While some schools collect transport charges annually, others do so on a monthly basis.” He added, “The transport fee depends on the location of the school and the distance from the students’ homes to the school. It also varies depending on the type of school. At present, schools charge somewhere around ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 per month, which might increase …

CBSE schools struggle to retain foreign language teaching faculty after three-language policy

CBSE schools struggle to retain foreign language teaching faculty after three-language policy

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While teachers fear job losses — with some already affected — students who opted for French, German, and Spanish are being forced to start learning a new Indian language from scratch. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) three-language rule for class 9 students, beginning July 1, has become a cause of worry for foreign language teachers and students. While teachers fear job losses — with some already affected — students who opted for French, German, and Spanish are being forced to start learning a new Indian language from scratch. The primary rule mandates that at least two of the three languages must be native Indian languages, with English serving as the default medium of instruction (R1) in most English-medium schools. According to the circular issued on May 15, students opting for a foreign language may do so only as the third language, after studying two native Indian languages, or as an additional fourth language. Deepa Shridhar, director, Sri Kumaran Children’s Home Educational Council, explained, ”If there is no opportunity to …

Rowdy-sheeter jumps from building to evade arrest

Rowdy-sheeter jumps from building to evade arrest

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Nagaraj allegedly pushed the police personnel, obstructed them from discharging their duty, and attempted to flee from the spot. | Photo Credit: iStock A team from Bagalagunte Police Station sustained injuries while attempting to arrest a notorious rowdy-sheeter, who allegedly jumped from the first floor of an under-construction building in Soladevanahalli to evade arrest on Thursday. The accused, identified as Nagaraj, sustained serious injuries in the fall and has been admitted to hospital and is recovering. Police Sub-Inspector Pradeep Kumar C. stated in his complaint that he had recently taken charge as PSI at Bagalagunte Police Station and was investigating a case registered under the SC/ST Act and various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). As part of the investigation, the police were searching for the prime accused, Nagaraj, who was absconding. Based on credible information that he was hiding in a house under construction at Soladevanahalli, PSI Pradeep Kumar, along with ASI Srinivas and other police personnel, visited the location around 1.30 p.m. on May 21. After confirming the accused’s presence on the …

Tourist crushed to death amid fight between two elephants in Karnataka’s Kodagu

Tourist crushed to death amid fight between two elephants in Karnataka’s Kodagu

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A woman died after being crushed during a clash between two trained elephants at the Dubare camp in Karnataka’s Kodagu district after one of the animals lost its balance and fell on her, officials said on Monday. A video of the incident, showing the elephants fighting, is now doing the rounds on social media. (X) A video of the incident, showing the elephants fighting, is now doing the rounds on social media. What happened? Tulasi, 33, a tourist from Tamil Nadu, died in the incident while standing near the river and watching the elephants being bathed, officials told news agency PTI. According to officials, the trained elephants, Kanjan and Marthanda, started fighting while they were being bathed. Mahouts tried to bring the situation under control, but Kanjan rushed towards Marthanda and hit him. Marthanda then lost balance and fell. The woman got trapped beneath the elephant and died. Meanwhile, Tulasi’s husband and child, who were standing beside her, escaped without injuries, according to media reports. Karnataka minister orders probe Karnataka minister for forest, ecology and …

Who is Keneeshaa Francis? Ravi Mohan’s alleged girlfriend got married at 18, miscarriage at 19

Who is Keneeshaa Francis? Ravi Mohan’s alleged girlfriend got married at 18, miscarriage at 19

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Keneeshaa Francis recently announced that she is quitting Instagram after facing massive hate online over her association with Ravi Mohan, who is currently going through a painful divorce. While Keneeshaa has been labelled a “home-breaker” and subjected to intense trolling, the singer recently opened up about the deeply traumatic experiences that have shaped her life since childhood. Just a day before announcing that she was severing all ties with Ravi Mohan and stepping away from social media, Keneeshaa shared her life story through a now-deleted two-part Instagram video, claiming that she had faced abuse from a young age. Keneeshaa revealed that music entered her life at a very young age. Speaking to Sakshi TV, she said, “I started singing at church. Then I joined my school choir and college choir. Later, I got an opportunity to sing at a coffee shop for Rs 500. That’s where it all began, and today I am here.” She further recalled participating in the reality show The Stage in 2006. “It was a show for Indians performing English music …

LPG price surge pushes auto, taxi operators to seek subsidy for shift to CNG, EV

LPG price surge pushes auto, taxi operators to seek subsidy for shift to CNG, EV

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The ongoing global conflict has led to a sharp increase in LPG prices and disrupted availability, placing a heavy financial burden on drivers and vehicle owners | Photo Credit: File photo The Federation of Private Transport Associations has urged the State and Union government to extend financial assistance to LPG-run auto and taxi operators to facilitate a transition to CNG and electric vehicles (EVs), citing rising fuel costs and supply concerns. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the president of the federation, S. Nataraj Sharma, said that the ongoing global conflict has led to a sharp increase in LPG prices and disrupted availability, placing a heavy financial burden on drivers and vehicle owners. He noted that even at higher prices, consistent supply remains a challenge in several parts of the country. The federation said recent appeals by Union Ministers and Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraging the adoption of alternative fuel options such as EVs, CNG, and public transport have further intensified the pressure on LPG-dependent operators. “Auto and taxi drivers are willing to shift …

Two gelatin sticks found near PM Modi`s venue in Bengaluru, probe underway

Two gelatin sticks found near PM Modi`s venue in Bengaluru, probe underway

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Security agencies launched an investigation after two gelatin sticks were recovered from a roadside near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event venue on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Sunday, reported the PTI. According to police, the gelatin sticks were discovered during routine security checks near Tataguni in the Kaggalipura police station limits ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit to the city. PM Modi was in Bengaluru to attend the 45th foundation day celebrations at the Art of Living Centre on Kanakapura Road near Kaggalipura. Police said the gelatin sticks were found lying near a footpath around three kilometres away from the main venue connected to the Prime Minister’s movement route. “In the morning, before the PM’s arrival, security personnel found two gelatin sticks during checking operations. Further investigation is underway,” police said in a statement, according to the PTI. Security tightened around venue Following the discovery, security was immediately intensified in and around the area. Police teams, bomb disposal squads and forensic experts rushed to the spot to inspect the recovered explosives. The officials cordoned off …

‘Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma visit led to traffic jam, thousands queued up, police issued warning’: Bengaluru restaurant owner

‘Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma visit led to traffic jam, thousands queued up, police issued warning’: Bengaluru restaurant owner

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 7, 2026 01:59 PM IST Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma have had very different career trajectories in the Hindi film industry but there is still something that binds the actors, and that is their connection to their city – Bengaluru. Deepika grew up in the city, and Anushka also spent a large part of her life there. In a new interview, the director of Bengaluru’s famous eatery, Central Tiffin Room, Ganesh Poojari, recalled when Deepika Padukone visited the restaurant with husband, actor Ranveer Singh, and the mayhem that followed after Anushka Sharma’s visit with husband, cricketer Virat Kohli. Anushka Sharma remembered her college days In a chat with Pinkvilla Biz, Ganesh recalled that he got a call about Virat and Anushka’s visit three days prior but he did not take it seriously and thought that it was “fake.” Leading up to their visit, he got multiple calls from their “local reference who manages VIP movement,” but assumed that it was just “hype.” Hours before their visit, he got another call, …

Citizens, NGOs step in to quench the thirst of urban animals

Citizens, NGOs step in to quench the thirst of urban animals

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Many NGOs are working to ensure this and water bowls can already be seen across the city. The soaring temperature in the city is not just leaving humans troubled. Urban animals have been left to fend for themselves to escape the heat and quench their thirst. Animal welfare activists in the city have taken initiatives to ensure stray animals have access to water and are raising awareness about it as well. Many NGOs are working to ensure this and water bowls can already be seen across the city. Published – April 27, 2026 09:25 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link