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Public movement needed against SIR: Shivasundar

Columnist and activist Shivasundar has called for the formation of a public movement against the Special Intensive Revision of the Electoral Roll (SIR) being carried out by the Election Commission of India in 12 states. Karnataka is also expected to begin the SIR process by February next year, he warned.


Media like VB that fearlessly tells truth need of hour, says Dr Channabasavanand Swamiji

In today’s climate, it is difficult for any newspaper to boldly convey truth to society. That is why media houses like Vartha Bharati, which continue to publish honest and essential news without fear, are needed now more than ever, said Sri Dr Channabasavanand Swamiji of Bengaluru’s Channabasaveshwar Jnanapeetha.


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Karnataka: Retired Dy SP dies by suicide at home

A retired Deputy Superintendent of Police died by suicide at his home on Saturday, officials said.
Major tax evasion network unearthed in Bengaluru: Illegal transactions worth 100 crore exposed

The Commercial Taxes Department has uncovered a large-scale tax evasion network in the state capital following a covert operation that lasted 15 days. Officials have detected concealed trade transactions worth approximately 100 crore rupees involving multiple business establishments.
Minister Santosh Lad writes to CM Siddaramaiah urging new Board for persons with disabilities

Labour Minister Santosh Lad has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recommending the creation of a separate corporation or board dedicated to persons with disabilities, arguing that such a body would ensure faster and more direct delivery of government benefits.
Karwar: Students fall sick, twelve admitted to ICU after eating mid-day meal at Govt School

More than 22 students of the Government Model School in Mundgod taluk fell ill on Saturday after consuming the midday meal served on the campus. According to reports from the area, the students complained of severe stomach pain and vomiting shortly after eating the meal.
KSCA elections: High Court directs acceptance of Shantha Kumar’s nomination, orders polls to proceed

The Karnataka High Court has set aside the Returning Officer’s decision to reject the nomination of K. N. Shantha Kumar, a candidate for the post of President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and directed that his nomination be accepted.
India’s aviation sector poised for major expansion: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday stressed that India’s aviation sector is poised for rapid growth over the next decade.
Alice Colaco, mother of prominent NRI Philanthropist Ronald Colaco passes away

Alice Colaco, mother of prominent NRI Philanthropist Ronald Colaco passed, passed away aged 97 on Saturday, 29 November 2025. She was the daughter of the late Santhan Pereira and the late Assis Pereira, and the wife of the late Fabian B. L. Colaco.
Bengaluru: Woman, lover arrested for murder of husband, sent to police custody

Madanayakanahalli Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the case of a charred body of an unidentified man being found near the NICE Road at Gangondanahalli recently.

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