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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
FSSAI wants you to be its eyes on ground
The FSSAI is encouraging citizens to report food safety violations. Consumers can now act as the regulator’s eyes on the ground. Unsafe food and unhygienic kitchens can be reported through…
Lab availability fails to match rise in school numbers
Integrated science lab coverage in secondary schools fell to 54.6% in 2025-26. The number of schools with these labs increased by 10,000 over three years. However, the total number of…
Why apex court’s wading into Darbhanga’s ponds
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning alleged encroachment of three historic water bodies. Petitioners accuse the Bihar government of threatening these lakes through a beautification project.…
