India's 2026 T20 World Cup squad selection is under the microscope as the team begins its long-term build-up towards the global tournament. Under the new leadership of head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, early selections suggest a decisive shift towards performance-based, role-specific choices rather than relying on reputation...
Adani to Pump ₹1 Lakh Crore into Airport Expansion Over Five Years
The Adani Group has unveiled a massive capital infusion plan, with the Adani airport expansion investment set to total ₹1 lakh crore over the coming five years. This aggressive financial commitment underscores the conglomerate's strategic focus on capturing a dominant share of India's rapidly growing aviation and airport infrastructure sector. The colossal Adani...
Conflicting Signals on Power-Sharing Add to Karnataka Political Buzz
Bengaluru: The political discourse in Karnataka has been reignited by contradictory narratives surrounding an alleged Karnataka power sharing pact within the ruling Congress, pitting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a war of words that highlights deep internal undercurrents. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has issued a firm and categorical denial...
Hardik Pandya: India’s T20 Game-Changer
Hardik Pandya T20 specialist, this is the role where the star all-rounder’s true, game-defining value to Indian cricket crystallises. Much like the legendary Kapil Dev redefined the all-rounder's role in his era, Pandya represents its modern evolution in white-ball cricket: a fearless, high-impact player capable of decisively swinging a match...
CBSE Shift Raises Questions on Equity in Karnataka’s School Education
The Karnataka CBSE shift impact is at the center of a critical debate on equity and access in the state's educational landscape. The government's policy allowing private schools to migrate from the state syllabus to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has led 375 institutions to make the switch between 2022...
Bengaluru’s Growth Shifts to Emerging Residential Corridors
Bengaluru’s emerging residential corridors are now the primary engines of the city's real estate growth, as development pivots from saturated city centers to expansive, well-connected peripheries. This strategic shift is fueled by new infrastructure, extended Metro lines, and the rise of secondary employment hubs, drawing homebuyers and investors to areas like...
Karnataka Assembly Clears Tough Anti-Hate Speech Law Amid BJP Protest
Belagavi: The landmark Karnataka Anti-Hate Speech Law was passed by the state legislative assembly, introducing stringent measures to curb hate speech and hate crimes. The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, spearheaded by Home Minister G. Parameshwara, defines severe penalties including imprisonment of up to 10 years and fines reaching...
Laxmi Hebbalkar Apologises Over ₹5,000 Crore Gruha Lakshmi Payment Delay
Bengaluru: Karnataka Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar issued a formal apology in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday for providing incorrect information concerning payments under the flagship Gruha Lakshmi scheme. The minister admitted that financial benefits for the months of February and March 2025, totalling nearly ₹5,000 crore, were still pending disbursement to beneficiaries....
Apple Eyes India for iPhone Chip Assembly, Holds Talks with CG Semi and Other Firms
Apple is accelerating its efforts to expand and diversify its supply chain within India. Following the successful shift of iPhone assembly to the country, the tech giant is now advancing plans for Apple India chip assembly, specifically exploring the packaging and testing of iPhone components locally, according to industry reports. Apple...
Madavara Metro Extension Pushes Up Property Values Along Tumkur Road
The operationalisation of the Namma Metro Green Line extension up to Madavara has become a major driver in the local real estate market, significantly pushing up Madavara Metro property prices along the Tumkur Road corridor. Enhanced connectivity and direct access to the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) have made the area increasingly...