In a move aimed at bringing Karnataka’s SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) examination system in line with national standards, the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has reportedly submitted a proposal to the government recommending key changes to the exam structure.

Bengaluru: In a strong move, the Karnataka Rashtra Samithi (KRS), a registered political party in the state, has submitted an application to the Hon’ble President of India seeking the impeachment of Justice R. Devdas, a sitting judge of the Karnataka High Court. The KRS has accused the judge of “proved misbehaviour” and “deliberate abuse of judicial office” in connection with a case involving Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala.

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Monday decided to treat sudden deaths as "notifiable disease" and conduct postmortem in such cases.

Bengaluru: Three Nigerians were arrested and 2.8 kg of synthetic narcotics were seized near Kempegowda International Airport, police said on Monday.

Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the final report on the Greater Bengaluru Authority will be placed before the Cabinet only after holding discussions with leaders of the opposition.

Koppal: Financial advisor to the Chief Minister and Koppal MLA Basavaraj Rayareddy has taken objection to media houses allegedly misquoting him while reporting on his statement in relation to guarantee schemes.

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday announced that the government will soon classify certain ailments responsible for sudden deaths as ‘notifiable diseases’, while also introducing mandatory heart screenings for children below the age of 15 at the school level.

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday clarified that COVID-19 vaccines are not responsible for the rising number of heart attack cases reported in recent years. Instead, he said, expert findings suggest that post-COVID health complications and lifestyle changes are likely contributors.