Kidnapping case: JD(S) MLA HD Revanna sent to judicial custody

Bengaluru, May 8 (UNI) The political landscape in Karnataka was rocked on Wednesday as Janata Dal (Secular) leader and Karnataka MLA, HD Revanna, was remanded to judicial custody until May 14 in a kidnapping case intertwined with the 'obscene video' scandal.

IIT Madras raises all-time high of Rs. 513 cr funding in 2023-24

Chennai, May 8 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-Madras) on Wednesday announced that it has raised a record breaking Rs. 513 crore in funding from its alumni, industry and individual donors during the financial year 2023-24.

Congress-BRS alliance synonymous with corruption and appeasement politics: PM

Hyderabad, May 8 (UNI) The Congress-BRS alliance is synonymous with corruption and appeasement politics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged and said their governance model is synonymous with ‘zero governance’.

ISB launches unique ivi prog for grassroots entrepreneurs; no degree needed

Hyderabad, May 8 (UNI) The Indian School of Business (ISB) on Wednesday launched I-Venture Immersive (ivi), a pioneering programme designed for budding entrepreneurs. Administered by ISB's entrepreneurship arm, I-Venture@ISB, ivi welcomes passionate innovators from diverse backgrounds, irrespective of formal education beyond Class 12, and there is also no need for CAT, GMAT, or GRE.

Modi said, “The memories of the Congress-led central government from 10 years ago are unforgettable. Scams worth thousands of crores of rupees would surface every few days, and serial blasts plagued major cities across the country. Wherever Congress went, it brought problems. This is what the entire nation witnessed. Now, the INDI Alliance has come up with the formula of 5 years, 5 PMs".

PM Modi shed light on the strong alliance of appeasement between Congress and BRS and remarked, “It's as if Hyderabad was leased to MIM by both parties for years. However, the BJP boldly challenged MIM's dominance, breaking the status quo."
While MIM may feel the heat of BJP's challenge, it's Congress and BRS who seem to be sweating more. In Hyderabad, it appears both parties are bending over backwards to secure MIM's victory, he pointed out.

Eight trainee IPS officers deployed to election duty to Kakinada

Kakinada, May 8 (UNI) Eight trainee IPS officers have been deployed for election duty in Kakinada district under the instructions from the state police headquarters.

Police summons Nadda, Malviya over alleged social media intimidation

Bengaluru, May 8 (UNI) In a significant development, Bengaluru Police has summoned BJP President JP Nadda and the party's IT cell head Amit Malviya concerning a contentious social media post believed to intimidate members of the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities against voting for a specific candidate, officials disclosed on Wednesday.

Heavy rainfall forecasted across Karnataka

Bengaluru, May 8 (UNI) Karnataka residents are bracing themselves for a wet week ahead as the Meteorological Department predicts substantial rainfall across the state.

ICG conducts swift medical evacuation, saves fisherman's life

Bengaluru, May 8 (UNI) In a commendable display of promptness and efficiency, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) coordinated a crucial medical evacuation of a critically ill fisherman, Ajin (26 years old), hailing from Kolachal, Tamil Nadu.

Appointment of Muslim to temple committee sparks political storm in Karnataka

Bengaluru, May 8 (UNI) In Bengaluru Rural district, the decision by the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government on Wednesday to include a non-Hindu member in the Avimukteshwara Brahmotsava Committee at Hoskote Fort has ignited a fierce debate in Karnataka's political arena.

K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar accuses Kumaraswamy of blackmailing

Bengaluru, May 7 (UNI) In a dramatic turn of events, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday accused JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy of orchestrating a scandal involving explicit videos allegedly linked to Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna.

Karnataka records 70.41 pc voter turnout amidst sweltering heat

Bengaluru, May 8 (UNI) As the mercury soared to a blistering 45 degrees Celsius in certain pockets of Karnataka, the state bore witness to a remarkable display of civic duty during the third phase of Lok Sabha elections across 14 constituencies.

RCC Cyberattack: Ransom in cryptocurrency demanded, 20 lakh patient data stolen

Thiruvananthapuram, May 8 (UNI) In one of the highest volumes of cyberattacks in India, details of 20 lakh patients with the Regional Cancer Center (RCC) here were compromised, affecting 11 out of 14 servers and causing disruptions in many divisions, including the Radiation Department.

PM Modi should answer over non-delivery of coach factory in Warangal: Telangana CM

Warangal, May 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi should answer why the Bayyaram steel plant, Kazipet coach factory and other assurances made to Telangana under the AP Reorganisation Act were not delivered, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said here on Tuesday.Modi is scheduled to visit Telangana for electioneering on Wednesday. Before stepping into Warangal, PM Modi should answer why the Bayyaram steel plant, Kazipet coach factory and other assurances made to Telangana under the AP Reorganisation Act were not delivered," said Reddy, also the president of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee.