A BMTC Volvo bus crashed into several bikes and cars in Bengaluru, injuring one person seriously. The accident, caught on CCTV, shows the driver losing control of the vehicle near the Hebbal flyover. The driver appeared confused, and the bus conductor attempted to intervene.
Experienced coach P.V. Shashikanth has taken on a new role as the head coach of the Tripura cricket team for the upcoming domestic season. Meanwhile, Connor Williams is set to continue his role as the head coach of the Manipur senior men’s team. Both coaches bring a wealth of experience to their respective teams, aiming to guide them to success in the upcoming season.
Karnataka Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil has directed officials to fill Group A vacancies, including 650 Assistant Professor positions and 1200 nurses, through a competitive examination conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). This move aims to bring transparency and fairness to the recruitment process and combat allegations of corruption and nepotism.
A third-grade student in Karnataka was allegedly brutally beaten, tortured, and locked up at the Ramakrishna Ashram for three days by the in-charge and his aides for allegedly stealing a pen. The boy, identified as Tarun Kumar, suffered multiple injuries and is currently hospitalized. An FIR has been filed against the accused, and the incident has been brought to the attention of the government authorities.
Karnataka has passed a new bill imposing a cess on TV channels, OTT platforms, and multiplexes to generate funds for the welfare of cine and cultural activists in the state. The bill, aimed at supporting the entertainment sector, levies a 2% cess on revenues from Karnataka, applicable to cinema tickets, subscription fees, and channel revenues.
The Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 auction saw a flurry of big-money deals, with L.R. Chethan fetching a record ₹8.6 lakh from Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters. Seasoned players like Shreyas Gopal and K. Gowtham also attracted significant bids. Young talents from Karnataka’s age-group teams saw their stocks rise, while some veterans like Prasidh Krishna experienced a dip in their value.
Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge has addressed concerns regarding a proposed amendment to extend working hours for IT employees to 14 hours, stating that there is a misconception about the bill and that he is willing to provide further clarity to the media. The proposal has sparked controversy, with the Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees’ Union (KITU) expressing opposition and allegations of pressure from the IT industry on the government.
A video circulating on X, formerly Twitter, shows two Biocon Biologics boards being smeared with black paint in protest against the company’s executive chairperson, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s stance on the new Karnataka reservation bill. The bill mandates reservation for local Kannadigas in managerial and non-managerial roles in corporates, a move that has sparked controversy. Shaw expressed concerns about the bill impacting Karnataka’s position as a tech hub by potentially hindering the recruitment of skilled talent.
Suraj Revanna, grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and brother of Prajwal Revanna, who is also accused in a sexual abuse case, has been granted conditional bail by the People’s Representative Court. Revanna was arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a man and charged under sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Karnataka’s proposed 14-hour workday for tech employees is facing backlash, sparking concerns about worker well-being and productivity. The move comes amidst growing awareness of the negative impacts of excessive working hours on physical and mental health, with scientific research highlighting the detrimental effects on health, productivity, and mental well-being.
