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Bengaluru Facing 500 Million Litres Water Shortfall Per Day: Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru Facing 500 Million Litres Water Shortfall Per Day: Siddaramaiah

Press Trust of India | Monday March 18, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said Bengaluru is facing a shortage of about 500 million litres of water per day (MLD) against the requirement of 2,600 MLDs and officials have been directed to draw up an action plan.

Video: Couple Thrashed For Parking Car Near Neighbour's House In Bengaluru

Video: Couple Thrashed For Parking Car Near Neighbour's House In Bengaluru

Reported by Pratiba Raman | Monday March 18, 2024, Bengaluru

A man was repeatedly slapped, pushed to the ground and kicked by his neighbours in Bengaluru last night, a disturbing video showed. His fault: he parked his car in front of their house, a public space.

DMK Lists Congress' 9 Seats Days After Sealing Poll Deal In Tamil Nadu

DMK Lists Congress' 9 Seats Days After Sealing Poll Deal In Tamil Nadu

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday March 18, 2024, Chennai

The ruling DMK today named the nine seats in Tamil Nadu it allotted to the Congress. The Congress will also be contesting the lone seat in neighbouring Puducherry.

Class 8 Student, Accused Of Rs 2,000 Theft By Teacher, Dies By Suicide

Class 8 Student, Accused Of Rs 2,000 Theft By Teacher, Dies By Suicide

NDTV News Desk | Monday March 18, 2024, New Delhi

A 14-year-old schoolgirl in Karnataka died by suicide after being allegedly harassed by a teacher who suspected her of stealing Rs 2,000.

"No Concession For Donation": DMK Tackles Attack Over 'Lottery King' Donor

"No Concession For Donation": DMK Tackles Attack Over 'Lottery King' Donor

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday March 18, 2024, Chennai

Hitting back at rival AIADMK's offensive on the electoral bonds issue, the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu has said it had transparently disclosed the names of donors and stressed that the MK Stalin government gave no concession in exchange for donation.

Telangana Governor Resigns, May Contest Lok Sabha Polls As BJP Candidate

Telangana Governor Resigns, May Contest Lok Sabha Polls As BJP Candidate

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Monday March 18, 2024

Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lieutenant-Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan resigned from both posts Monday morning.

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi Refuses To Appoint K Ponmudy As Minister

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi Refuses To Appoint K Ponmudy As Minister

Asian News International | Monday March 18, 2024, Chennai

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has refused to accept the recommendation of Chief Minister MK Stalin to appoint K Ponmudy as a minister after he was reinstated as an MLA.

Another Blow To KCR, Chevella MP Quits BRS Over "Current Political Circumstances"

Another Blow To KCR, Chevella MP Quits BRS Over "Current Political Circumstances"

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Sunday March 17, 2024, New Delhi

In yet another blow to former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Chevella MP Ranjith Reddy on Sunday announced that he has quit the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).

"Difficult Decision": Another MP Of KCR's Party Quits Just Before Polls

"Difficult Decision": Another MP Of KCR's Party Quits Just Before Polls

Edited by Debanish Achom | Sunday March 17, 2024, New Delhi

Another MP of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has resigned from the party led by K Chandrashekar Rao in Telangana.

PM Modi To Address Poll Rally In Andhra Pradesh With Chandrababu Naidu

PM Modi To Address Poll Rally In Andhra Pradesh With Chandrababu Naidu

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 17, 2024, Amaravati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday evening address a grand National Democratic Alliance rally 'Prajagalam,' (the voice of the public) in Palnadu district, the first joint public meeting of NDA partners in Andhra Pradesh after ten years.

Telangana Likely To See Congress vs BJP For Lok Sabha Polls As BRS Struggles

Telangana Likely To See Congress vs BJP For Lok Sabha Polls As BRS Struggles

Press Trust of India | Saturday March 16, 2024, Hyderabad

As the bugle is sounded for Lok Sabha polls with the announcement of the schedule, the ruling Congress in Telangana and the BJP are geared up for the electoral battle, while the BRS is struggling to bounce back after defeat in Assembly polls.

'<i>Thalaivar 171 - Code Red</i>': How Scammers Used Rajinikanth To Fool Actors

'Thalaivar 171 - Code Red': How Scammers Used Rajinikanth To Fool Actors

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Friday March 15, 2024, Bengaluru

In Karnataka's Bengaluru, fraudsters have offered aspiring actors roles in an upcoming movie titled 'Thalaivar 171 - Code Red'.

Arrest Warrant In Hand, K Kavitha's Brother Objects To Probe Agency Move

Arrest Warrant In Hand, K Kavitha's Brother Objects To Probe Agency Move

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday March 15, 2024, Hyderabad

The arrest Friday evening of the BRS' K Kavitha - in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case - triggered a dramatic confrontation between her brother KT Rama Rao and the arresting team of Enforcement Directorate officials

PM Modi To Launch BJP's Campaign In Karnataka From Congress Chief's Turf

PM Modi To Launch BJP's Campaign In Karnataka From Congress Chief's Turf

Press Trust of India | Friday March 15, 2024, Bengaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi would formally kickstart the BJP's Lok Sabha election campaign in Karnataka on Saturday from Congress President M Mallikarjun Kharge's home turf - Kalaburagi.

Amid Water Crisis, Bengaluru Residents Switch To WFH, Use Toilets In Malls

Amid Water Crisis, Bengaluru Residents Switch To WFH, Use Toilets In Malls

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Friday March 15, 2024, Bengaluru

Work from home to using toilets in malls, residents of India's 'Silicon Valley' Bengaluru are exploring all options to combat the unprecedented water crisis.