Identity politics: BJP’s tactic for Tamils in Karnataka

BJP is attempting to cash in on Annamalai’s Tamil Nadu popularity with the Tamil Diaspora in Karnataka. A bustling saffron crowd, sound of bursting crackers and intimidating slogans echoing through the narrow lanes – this was the backdrop of Annamalai’s road show in Sarvagnanagar, as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Tamil Nadu leader urged people to […]

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Low-league players, private organisations: Bangalore Football Stadium’s only hope

The stadium, which was supposed to cater to international-level footballers, can only get by with low-level players due to poor infrastructure. In what was supposed to be an international standard stadium, the Bangalore Football Stadium has been largely hosting low-level football matches due to a lack of funding and controversy over its tender The only […]

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Apple Stores Fall Prey To Window Shopping

The launch of two Apple stores in the country has left customers torn between enhanced experience and cost-cutting. The launch of two Apple stores in the country has left customers torn between enhanced experience and cost-cutting. Some customers are willing to trade experience in exchange for paying higher for Apple products, but others still prefer […]

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EC flags campaign videos ahead of Assembly Elections

The Election Commission’s media department deals with up to 30 politically-related campaign videos a day. Election Commission(EC) is flagging several campaign videos, on the grounds of religious manipulation, security of juveniles, the prevention of caste-based politics as the Assembly Election in Karnataka is around the corner. Manjunath Dollin, head of the Department of Information and […]

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Postal Ballots doubtful for Bengaluru this Election

The BBMP officials expect a voter turnout of 75 percent in the upcoming state assembly elections. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath has said that the authority has no plans to mainstream postal ballots with just over a month ahead of the Karnataka Assembly Elections. Speaking in a voting awareness event […]

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Lower-income groups say no to Aadhaar-PAN linking

Failing to link the two cards could result in several restrictions in banking, including a frozen fixed deposit. : Income Tax Department’s late fee of Rs. 1,000 for linking Aadhaar with a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card is causing inconvenience for lower-middle class and Below Poverty Limit (BPL) Individuals. Some are even likely to forego […]

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Trade unions at loggerheads with govt over Factories Bill

The Factories Bill, 2023 seeks to increase maximum shift hours from 9 hours to 12 hours while increasing overtime hours. All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and other prominent unions across Karnataka are planning to set up a series of protests in the coming months to oppose the Factories […]

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The AIs don’t have it

India’s Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning industry faces talent shortage despite ranking second globally. As India’s technology industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, there is one significant challenge that stands in the way of the country’s progress. A report from Nasscom shows that there is a massive talent shortage in the Artificial Intelligence […]

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