Karnataka HC rules Kodagu stay owner’s arrest in rape case illegal, orders Rs 5 lakh relief

The Karnataka High Court awarded five lakh rupees compensation to a homestay owner. His arrest in a rape case filed by an American guest was deemed illegal. The court stated his arrest was an affront to personal liberty and constitutional rights. Police acted in violation of Supreme Court arrest guidelines and safeguards. The homestay owner … Continue reading “Karnataka HC rules Kodagu stay owner’s arrest in rape case illegal, orders Rs 5 lakh relief”

EC extends Karnataka SIR by 10 days, plans weekend camps to help voters

The Election Commission has extended the voter roll revision by ten days until August eighth. Karnataka will now hold special assistance camps every weekend to speed up the process. Draft electoral rolls will be published on August seventeenth for claims and objections. Final rolls are scheduled for publication on October nineteenth after all processes. Voters … Continue reading “EC extends Karnataka SIR by 10 days, plans weekend camps to help voters”

‘Spare our homes’: Bengaluru residents fear PRR–NICE link rd will hit them

Nearly one thousand families face an uncertain future over proposed road construction. Homes and sites bought after years of saving could be acquired for this project. Residents allege the new integration is being pushed despite widespread opposition. They claim the compensation offered by BDA is grossly inadequate. The BDA board will consider the issue before … Continue reading “‘Spare our homes’: Bengaluru residents fear PRR–NICE link rd will hit them”

TVS arm Home Credit to buy education loan company for Rs 967 crore

Home Credit India will acquire Varthana Finance in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 967 crore. This transaction will make Varthana a wholly owned subsidiary of Home Credit India. The acquisition aims to diversify portfolios and improve business mix for the company. It is expected to create synergies in distribution, technology, and risk management. Regulatory … Continue reading “TVS arm Home Credit to buy education loan company for Rs 967 crore”

Ficci chief: It’s for industry to take advantage of FTAs

Economic momentum sustains as oil prices moderate and trade deals offer new opportunities. Corporate sector performance shows robust demand, with automotive and banking sectors leading growth. Manufacturing faces margin stress due to inventory, while IT remains under pressure. Industry is preparing for increased demand, with capacity additions planned after reaching utilization levels. Concerns about Chinese … Continue reading “Ficci chief: It’s for industry to take advantage of FTAs”

With connectivity gains, government schools narrow digital divide

Government schools have significantly improved internet connectivity and smart classroom access. Their internet coverage increased substantially, narrowing the gap with private institutions. Computer availability also saw improvements across all school management types. Smart classroom coverage nationally rose, with government schools showing notable gains. Digital libraries remain scarce across most educational institutions. 0 0

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