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March 10, 2020 17:06 IST
The first batch of 58 Indians was brought back from Iran, one of the countries worst-hit by the coronavirus outbreak, where the death toll surged to 237 on Tuesday.
Tue, Mar 10, 2020
March 10, 2020 15:40 IST
So far, seven cases of cholera have been confirmed in Bengaluru city while several others are admitted to private hospitals.
Tue, Mar 10, 2020
March 10, 2020 08:58 IST
Coronavirus outbreak Highlights, Coronavirus in India Latest Updates: A total of 47 cases have been confirmed in India so far.
Tue, Mar 10, 2020
March 09, 2020 21:55 IST
Confirming the same in a press meet held in Bengaluru, Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar said the patient tested positive "twice" had travelled from the US back to Bengaluru on March 1.
Mon, Mar 09, 2020
March 09, 2020 17:19 IST
This is the first time cholera cases are being reported in Bengaluru after 2016, except for one recorded in 2019.
Mon, Mar 09, 2020
March 09, 2020 11:28 IST
Two fresh cases were reported in Maharashtra's Pune, taking the number of positive cases to 47. Other cases have been reported from Karnataka, Punjab, Kerala, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Sat, May 16, 2020
March 09, 2020 08:18 IST
Coronavirus outbreak Highlights, Coronavirus in India Latest Updates: Two fresh cases were reported in Maharashtra's Pune, taking the number of positive cases to 47. Other cases have been reported from Karnataka, Punjab, Kerala, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Tue, Mar 10, 2020
March 08, 2020 10:42 IST
"People there often demand me to do push-ups, go on a long run, and do other exercises or activities as they feel fascinated about a woman being part of the Army even now," Sehgal says with a chuckle.
Sun, Mar 08, 2020
March 07, 2020 13:42 IST
Major Sneha Chaudhary also hailed the recent Supreme Court order that brought women officers in 10 streams of the Army on par with their male counterparts in all respects, terming it as a "giant leap" towards gender equality.
Sun, Mar 08, 2020
March 05, 2020 18:53 IST
Presenting the budget in the assembly, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa announced tax on petrol would be increased from 32 per cent to 35 per cent and diesel from 21 per cent to 24 per cent.
Thu, Mar 05, 2020
March 05, 2020 10:20 IST
Karnataka Budget 2020 highlights: Petrol, diesel prices to go up in Karnataka, Rs 14,500 crore to develop peripheral ring road in Bengaluru, and much more.
Thu, Mar 05, 2020
March 04, 2020 18:21 IST
In an order pronounced by Principal District and Sessions Judge on Wednesday, Nithyananda alias Rajashekharan and Gopala Sheelum Reddy alias Nithya Bhaktananda, the accused facing trial under rape, cheating, criminal abetment, and other charges has also been directed to appear before the court on March 23.
Wed, Mar 04, 2020
March 04, 2020 13:11 IST
Coronavirus outbreak in India: The number of confirmed cases rose to 28 today. Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said 27,000 people have been placed under community surveillance.
Thu, Mar 05, 2020
March 03, 2020 20:09 IST
"Juggling the responsibilities of a mother and a loco pilot has been challenging but my family has been my pillar of strength," said loco pilot Shivaparvathy, who is a mother of a six-year-old daughter.
Tue, Mar 03, 2020
March 03, 2020 16:00 IST
The patient had travelled to Dubai from Bengaluru on February 17. He later travelled to Hyderabad on February 22 and consulted a private hospital complaining of fever. As his flu did not subside, he was referred to Gandhi Medical Hospital on March 1.
Tue, Mar 03, 2020
March 03, 2020 11:22 IST
Earlier on Monday, Sriramulu said the Karnataka government has strengthened all surveillance and control measures to prevent coronavirus spread.
Tue, Mar 03, 2020
March 02, 2020 18:14 IST
The students were booked under IPC Sections 124 (Sedition), 153(a), and 153(b) for disturbing communal harmony in a case registered at Gokul Road police station in the city.
Mon, Mar 02, 2020
March 01, 2020 16:59 IST
More than 40,000 attendees visited the IISc's Bengaluru campus for its Open Day, with 39 of its 42 departments participating.
Sun, Mar 01, 2020
February 28, 2020 20:32 IST
The trees are to be chopped for road widening, and for construction of new bridges and elevated roads in areas such as Bannerghatta, Sarjapur, Mandur, Anekal, and Whitefield.
Sun, Mar 01, 2020
February 26, 2020 19:44 IST
“That old man in Bengaluru (Doreswamy) is a fake freedom fighter and acts as a Pakistani agent," Yatnal had said.
Wed, Feb 26, 2020
February 26, 2020 19:29 IST
Several activists had shared posters of the protest titled 'Bangalore Stands With Delhi' " against violence in northeast Delhi.
Wed, Feb 26, 2020
February 25, 2020 17:52 IST
Demanding the arrest of BJP leader Kapil Mishra, Siddarmaiah said the "distressing" situation in Delhi is a "result of ulterior motives of divisive forces within the country." He also said that the police have completely failed in their responsibility.
Tue, Feb 25, 2020
February 25, 2020 16:42 IST
According to SWR officials, this system will complement the existing CCTVs and Video Surveillance System (VSS) on railway stations.
Tue, Feb 25, 2020
February 24, 2020 18:37 IST
Now available only in English, the app identifies Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses plying on a route and provides the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to reach a bus stop, similar to how the apps developed by taxi aggregators work.
Mon, Feb 24, 2020
February 20, 2020 16:57 IST
"Nobody asked me to do it, the Almighty came and intervened my thoughts to guide me towards taking this step. Everyone around has been very supportive and cooperative in helping me come here and take charge," Sharief said
Thu, Feb 20, 2020



