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Bengaluru : Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday, June 7, congratulated Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on assuming office and discussed opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between Karnataka and Malaysia in key sectors such as education, technology and innovation. The conversation took place over a telephone call during which the Malaysian leader conveyed his best wishes to Shivakumar on taking charge as Chief Minister. The two leaders also explored ways to deepen engagement between Karnataka and Malaysia through academic partnerships, technological collaboration and stronger people-to-people ties. Sharing details of the interaction on social media platform X, Shivakumar said he was delighted to receive the call from the Malaysian Prime Minister and appreciated his warm wishes. Delighted to speak with the Honourable Prime Minister of Malaysia, who called to convey his warm wishes on my new responsibility as Chief Minister of Karnataka. ...

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has issued a notification for direct recruitment of 3,395 Civil Police Constables. Of the total vacancies, 2,266 positions are earmarked for male candidates, 755 for women, 257 for serving male personnel, 82 for serving women personnel, and 35 vacancies for transgender candidates. Selected candidates will receive a salary in the range of Rs 37,500 to Rs 76,100 and will also be covered under the National Pension System (NPS). The minimum age requirement is 18 years, but a one-time age relaxation of five years in the upper age limit is allowed. Under the revised norms, the upper age ceiling is 33 years for General category candidates, 35 years for SC/ST and backward class candidates, and 38 years for tribal community applicants. Also Read Bengaluru girl’s death: Mother booked for murder after 3 months Applicants must have completed pre-university course (PUC) or an equivalent qualification recognised by the government. Those who h...

Bengaluru : Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar travelled by Metro rail on Sunday, June 7, while heading to Kanakapura to participate in a “gratitude tour” aimed at thanking people of his constituency. This is Shivakumar’s first visit to Kanakapura, located in neighbouring Bengaluru South district, after taking over as the CM. Speaking to reporters ahead of boarding the metro rail, he said, “People have brought me from Doddalahalli (his native village) till here. People have got me from Doddalahalli, Sathanur (his earlier assembly segment), Kanakapura, Bengaluru South till here. People there wanted to see me (after becoming CM),I’m not able to give them time, those who have come here to meet me were not able to. I too had requested them not to come to Bengaluru.” Also Read Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar to visit Kanakapura temples on June 7 “I had told them I will come to meet them. So my first visit is to my constituency to meet my people and express my gratitud...

Bengaluru : A rowdy sheeter was brutally murdered by a group of unidentified assailants near Janata Colony in Sulibele village on the outskirts of Bengaluru late night of Friday, June 5, creating tension in the locality. The deceased has been identified as Khaleem Ullakhan (36), a resident of the area and a known rowdy sheeter. According to preliminary police investigations, Khaleem was allegedly speaking on his mobile phone when a group of armed men approached him. Witnesses said the attackers chased him before launching a deadly assault with sharp-edged weapons. The assailants reportedly inflicted multiple injuries on his body, particularly targeting the abdomen. Police sources indicated that he suffered more than 20 stab and hack wounds during the attack. Also Read Karnataka trader donates blood 74 times, saves hundreds of lives Khaleem collapsed on the spot due to severe bleeding and succumbed to his injuries before he could receive medical assistance. After carry...

Bengaluru: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is set to undertake a spiritual tour of his home constituency, Kanakapura, on Sunday, June 7, where he will offer special prayers at temples dedicated to his family and village deities and interact with local residents. The visit comes days after Shivakumar assumed office as chief minister and has been viewed as part of a series of thanksgiving visits to temples and religious institutions that he reveres. Itenary According to sources, the chief minister will first visit the temples of Kenkaramma, the family’s household deity, and Kabbalamma, the clan deity worshipped by his family for generations. He is expected to perform special pujas and seek blessings for the welfare of the state and its people. Also Read CM DK Shivakumar face first cabinet challenge over portfolio row During the visit, Shivakumar will also meet villagers and supporters in Kanakapura and express gratitude for their continued support throughout his p...

Bengaluru: A major terror-related investigation in Karnataka has uncovered an alleged online network linked to a Pakistan-based suspect, leading to the arrest of two youths accused of maintaining contact with foreign operatives and participating in discussions that could pose a threat to national security. The arrested individuals have been identified as Allabaksh 24 from Tumakuru and Zameer Khan, 22, from Davanagere. The arrests were made by Tumakuru city police following specific intelligence inputs provided by central intelligence agencies, which had reportedly detected suspicious online communications involving the duo. Also Read Six killed in brutal firing over land dispute in Vijayapura village According to investigators, the accused had been in regular contact with a Pakistan-based individual identified as Rana, who is suspected of using social media platforms to establish contact with Indian youths. Authorities believe the communication began nearly a month ago th...