Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has issued an order prohibiting the use of plastic bottles for drinking water in government offices, public meetings, ceremonies, and official programs across the state. The decision has been taken to mitigate the adverse impact of plastic waste on health and the environment.

Paris: The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the world's millions of Ismaili Muslims at age 20 as a Harvard undergraduate and poured a material empire built on billions of dollars in tithes into building homes, hospitals and schools in developing countries, died Tuesday. He was 88.

Kalaburagi: Raju Kapnoor, who was arrested in connection with the suicide of contractor Sachin Panchal, has been granted conditional bail by the District and Sessions Court. The court’s decision coincided with Kapnoor’s birthday.

Bengaluru, Feb 05 (PTI): A 37-year-old burglar who allegedly built a Rs 3 crore bunglow for his girlfriend using the robbed money was arrested in a case of theft of ornaments worth Rs 14 lakh at a house here, the police said on Wednesday.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday said his plans to visit the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, was part of his personal beliefs and devotion and that no one had the right to question them.

Mangaluru: Shepherds' International Academy is set to mark a significant milestone in its journey with the grand opening ceremony of its new campus. The event will be held on Friday, 7th February 2025, at the academy's new location in Arkula, Mangalore, starting at 3:30 PM.

Ajman, UAE: Thumbay Group is set to host the first-ever Healthcare Influencers Summit 2025 on February 15, 2025, at Thumbay Medicity in Ajman. The summit will bring together 250 healthcare professionals, social influencers, and industry experts to discuss the role of digital media in transforming healthcare communication, education, and advocacy.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre on Wednesday launched K P Tracker-- an indigenous GSM-based elephant radio collar--developed by the Forest Department in collaboration with Infiction Labs Pvt Ltd for monitoring elephants to effectively mitigate human-elephant conflicts.