BJP MP Surya hails HAL’s HTT-40 amidst IAF chief’s concerns

Bengaluru, Feb 13 (UNI) Following Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh’s concerns over HAL’s Tejas production delays, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Thursday lauded the state-run aerospace giant for its achievements in indigenous aircraft manufacturing, calling the HTT-40 trainer aircraft a symbol of India’s self-reliance and technological prowess. Speaking at…

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11 die in Uttara Kannada crash, 4 in Raichur

Bengaluru, Jan 22 (UNI) Eleven people lost their lives in a tragic accident on Wednesday morning in the Arebile area of Uttara Kannada district. The victims, primarily vegetable vendors enroute to Kumta market, were travelling in a truck that veered off course and plunged into a deep valley. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah extended his condolences…

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends ED raid in MUDA scam

Bengaluru, Jan 18 (UNI) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defended the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) attachment of properties in connection with the MUDA scam, which involves Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He emphasised, “Nobody is above the law. Agencies work independently, and they are doing their job.” Responding to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s criticism of…

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First HMPV case suspected in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jan 6 (UNI) An eight-month-old infant has emerged as Bengaluru’s first suspected case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). The sample, collected on January 2 by a private testing facility, has raised concerns among health authorities, although the family has no recent travel history or symptoms suggesting severe illness. Karnataka health officials have acknowledged the credibility…

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Suicide of Bengaluru techie sparks arrests

Bengaluru, Dec 14 (UNI) The tragic suicide of 34-year-old tech professional Atul Subhash has led to the arrest of his estranged wife and her family members in connection with allegations of harassment, extortion, and financial abuse. Subhash, a resident of Manjunath Layout in Bengaluru, was found dead in his apartment on December 9, leaving behind…

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From Gridlock to Growth: Key Findings from Oxford’s Said Business School Case Study on PRAGATI platform and India’s Digital Governance

BENGALURU, December 2: A new case study by Oxford’s Said Business School being released at IIM Bangalore today reveals how India’s PRAGATI platform is transforming the way large infrastructure and social development projects are implemented. The research, conducted with support from the Gates Foundation, documents how this digital governance innovation has helped accelerate 340 projects…

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Sitharaman advocates Responsible Capitalism

Bengaluru, Nov 22 (UNI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for India to redefine its economic approach by adopting a model of ‘responsible capitalism,’ which balances growth with social responsibility and sustainability. “Capitalism also has its limitations. We need to brand India as a responsible capitalist nation, one that prioritises the well-being of its people…

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Karnataka bypolls record 81.84 pc voter turnout

Bengaluru, Nov 14 (UNI) Karnataka’s recent bypolls have ignited a fierce political clash, drawing an impressive 81.84% voter turnout across three constituencies as per the State Election Commission’s data. With the Congress, BJP, and JD(S) locked in a heated contest, voters showed up in droves, signalling high stakes and close contests that could sway the…

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