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Karnataka budget in July first week: Siddaramaiah

May 20, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Mysore, May 20 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Monday he will present the budget in the first week of July, the first after Congress returned to power in the state after nine years.

Sami Labs eyes Indian market to boost sales

May 20, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Bangalore, May 20 (IANS) Leading pharma and nutraceutical export player Sami Labs Monday unveiled a holistic strategy to increase its market share in India to 10 percent in the near future from two percent currently.

Indian university lecturer arrested in UAE

May 20, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Dubai, May 20 (IANS) An Indian university lecturer who had come to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a short visit has been arrested by police here for blogging against a Dubai-based university.

Sarah Michelle Gellar shares best parenting advice

May 19, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Washington, May 19(ANI): Sarah Michelle Gellar shared her best parenting advice ever as she showed up at the CBS Upfront event for her new comedy series, The Crazy Ones, in New York City.

IPL scoreboard: Royal Challengers v Chennai Super Kings

May 19, 2013 at 1:02 AM

Bangalore, May 19 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here Saturday night.

Gayle storm hits Bangalore after rains mar tie

May 19, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Bangalore, May 19 (IANS) Gayle storm hit Bangalore late Saturday after rains stopped, as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opener Chris Gayle lofted Chennai Super Kings bowlers over the ropes four times at the Chinnaswamy stadium in the last league tie of the Pepsi IPL-6 tournament.

Rain-hit league tie reduced to 8 overs in Bangalore

May 18, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) The last league tie of the Pepsi IPL-6 between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Super Kings Chennai (CSK) was reduced to eight overs after heavy rains delayed its start by three hours at the Chinnaswamy stadium late Saturday.

Rain gods play spoilsport with IPL fans in Bangalore

May 18, 2013 at 10:06 PM

Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) Rain gods played spoilsport for thousands of fans late Saturday with a heavy shower delaying the Pepsi IPL-6 T20 tournament's last league tie between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chinnaswamy stadium here.

Heavy rain delays last IPL league tie in Bangalore

May 18, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) Heavy rain late Saturday delayed the start of the Pepsi IPL-6 T20 tournament's last league tie between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chinnaswamy stadium here.

Chhabaria unveils auto design studio in Bangalore

May 18, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) Renowned automobile designer Dilip Chhabaria Saturday unveiled his design studio here to showcase his award-winning and innovative designs.

28 new members inducted into Karnataka Cabinet (lead:Karnatake)

May 18, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Bangalore, May 18 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday inducted 28 members into his five-day-old cabinet.

Siddaramaiah inducts 28 into his ministry

May 18, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Saturday inducted 28 members into his five-day-old ministry, the first Congress ministry in the state after nine years.

Karnataka Cabinet to be expanded

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Bangalore, May 18 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister K. Siddaramaiah will expand his ministry on Saturday, amid demands that "tainted" legislators be kept out.

Super Kings not to take game against RCB easy

May 17, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Bangalore, May 17 (IANS) Two time IPL title-holder Chennai Super Kings (CSK) would not be taking their last league tie Saturday against hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) easy and would go all out to win for consistency, coach Stephen Fleming said Friday.

Chenni-Bangalore corridor to be strengthened with Japanese collaboration

May 17, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Tokyo, May 17 (ANI): The meeting between H.E. Anand Sharma, Minister of Commerce and Industry of India and H.E. Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan was held today in Tokyo considered the enhancement of the infrastructure in the region of the Chennai Bangalore Infrastructure Corridor(CBIC).

Spot-fixing charges sully game's beauty: Fleming

May 17, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Bangalore, May 17 (IANS) Raging controversy over spot-fixing charges against three Rajasthan Royals players has sullied the beauty of the game and affected a lot of players, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach Stephen Fleming said Friday.

Karnataka ministry expansion Saturday

May 17, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Bangalore, May 17 (IANS) Four days after taking over as Karnataka chief minister, Congress leader Siddaramaiah will expand his ministry Saturday amid demands that "tainted" legislators be kept out as the party wrested power from the BJP on an anti-corruption plank.

'Hi-de-Hi!' comic star Paul Shane dies at 72

May 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

London, May 17 (ANI): British actor Paul Shane, best known for his stint with 1980s comedy show 'Hi-de-Hi!,' died after a short illness on Thursday in South Yorkshire. He was 72.

Karnataka CM calls on PM; seeks more rice for state

May 16, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi/Bangalore, May 16 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Thursday called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and sought additional quantity of rice from the central government to implement the subsidised rice scheme for the poor.

Elite runners look to break records

May 16, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Bangalore, May 16 (IANS) There is a strong possibility of records being re-written in the World 10K Bangalore to be run Sunday, according to Jurrie Van der Velden of Global Sports Communication (GSC), as he introduced the first lot of elite athletes here Thursday.

Self-belief is key to success: Mutola

May 16, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Bangalore, May 16 (IANS) Maria Mutola, the 2000 Olympics 800m gold medallist, three-time 800m World champion and seven-time 800m Indoor World champion, says self-belief and a sound coaching programme are the keys to success.

Poor bowling let down RCB on home turf too: Kohli

May 14, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli said poor bowling even on home ground cost his team dearly as it lost to Kings XI Punjab by seven wickets in the Pepsi IPL-T20 tie at the Chinnaswamy stadium here Tuesday.

Captain locked out of cockpit in Air India flight!

May 14, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) An Air India New Delhi-Bangalore flight had to make an unscheduled landing at Bhopal after the flight commander was locked out of the cockpit, an airline spokesperson said here Tuesday.

Gilly, Mahmood carry Kings XI to victory

May 14, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Veterans Adam Gilchrist (85 not out, 54b, 10x4, 3x6) and Azhar Mahmood (61, 41b, 8x4, 1x6) rolled back the years as the duo spearheaded a resurgent Kings XI Punjab to a seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in a crucial Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) game here Tuesday.

Kings XI beat Royal Challengers by seven wickets

May 14, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.

IPL scoreboard: Royal Challengers vs Kings XI Punjab

May 14, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab at the M. Chidambaram Stadium here Tuesday.

Kings XI Punjab beat RCB by 7 wickets

May 14, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.

Royal Challengers set 175-run target for Kings XI

May 14, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Chris Gayle struck a 53-ball 77 and skipper Virat Kohli smashed 57 off 43 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore piled up a huge 174 for five in 20 overs against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.

Royal Challengers set 176-run target for Kings XI

May 14, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Chris Gayle struck a 53-ball 77 and skipper Virat Kohli smashed 57 off 43 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore piled a huge 175 for five in 20 overs against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.

Kings XI opt to bowl against Royal Challengers

May 14, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Kings XI captain Adam Gilchrist won the toss and elected to bowl against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnasamy Stadium here Tuesday.

Good response for 10K run charity drive

May 13, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (IANS) The charity drive associated with the TCS World 10K Bangalore 2013, to be run Sunday, has already collected Rs.3.25 crore, and the amount is expected to increase significantly in the coming days and the days that follow the race, according to 'Bangalore Cares', the official charity partner to the event.

Siddaramaiah: Writing alphabets on mud to chief minister (Profile)

May 13, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (IANS) Leaning to write Kannada alphabets on mud as his parents could not afford slate and chock, Siddaramaiah has come up hard way to take over Monday as Karnataka's chief minister.

UPSC denies result goof up, link to candidate's 'suicide'

May 13, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Monday said IAS aspirant V.Y. Manjunath, who allegedly committed suicide over a goof up in the civil services exam results, had not even qualified the preliminary exam held in 2012.

Chance for Royal Challengers Bangalore to consolidate

May 13, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (IANS) Hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore would be looking to consolidate their position at the top of the league table and also maintain their unbeaten run at home when they face a struggling Pune Warriors India in a Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 game here Tuesday.

Kerala Startup launches social recommendation platform

May 13, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 13 (IANS) City-based Startup company DecideQuick Services Pvt Ltd, Monday launched cloud-based 'social decision-making platform' called DecideQuick.

Congress supporter dies at Karnataka CM's oath-taking

May 13, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (IANS) A 50-year-old Congress supporter died Monday following cardiac arrest soon after Karnataka's new Chief Minister Siddaramaiah took oath at a public venue in the city centre, police said.

Karnataka waives Rs.1,225 crore loan

May 13, 2013 at 5:26 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (IANS) The newly-formed Congress government in Karnataka Monday waived cumulative loans and interest arrears to the tune of Rs.1,225 crore owed by 10.3 lakh beneficiaries of the weaker sections of society.

Sharmila finishes tied 17th in Turkey

May 13, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Antalya (Turkey), May 13 (IANS) Indian golfer Sharmila Nicollet played brilliantly on the final day of the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open to finish tied 17 here.

Wipro ranked amongst top three in IAOP's global outsourcing 100 list

May 13, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (ANI-Business Wire India): Leading global information technology, consulting and outsourcing company Wipro Ltd today announced that it has been named amongst the top three in the '2013 Global Outsourcing 100' list compiled annually by International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession.

Rice at Re.1 per kg for poor families in Karnataka

May 13, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (IANS) Thirty kg of rice per month will be sold at Re.1 per kg for BPL (below poverty line) families across Karnataka from June 1, newly sworn-in state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced here Monday.

Rs.4 per litre subsidy for milk producers in Karnataka

May 13, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (IANS) A subsidy of Rs.4 per litre of milk will be given to dairy producers and families across Karnataka, state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced here Monday.

Congress back in Karnataka as Siddaramaiah takes oath

May 13, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (IANS) The Congress returned to power in Karnataka on its own after nine years with its leader Siddaramaiah taking oath Monday as the 28th chief minister of the state in a grand but brief ceremony attended by tens of thousands of people.

Congress worker dies during Siddaramaiah's swearing in ceremony in Bangalore

May 13, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (ANI): A Congress worker, Manjappa, died after suffering a cardiac arrest during K.Siddaramaiah swearing in ceremony, here today.

Siddaramaiah to be sworn-in as Karnataka CM today

May 13, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Bangalore, May 13 (ANI): Siddaramaiah, who led the Congress party to victory in the assembly elections in Karnataka, will take oath as the 22nd chief minister of the state today.

Congress rule in Karnataka from Monday, after 9-year gap

May 12, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Bangalore, May 12 (IANS) Congress leader Siddaramaiah will take over as Karnataka chief minister Monday, beginning the party's rule of the state on its own after a gap of nine years.

RCB's playoff hopes dented after loss to KKR

May 12, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Ranchi, May 12 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders dented Royal Challengers Bangalore's chances of qualifying for the playoffs courtesy a five-wicket win in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here Sunday.

Advani says Karnataka results not surprising

May 12, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Bangalore, May 12 (ANI): Calling the electoral outcome in Karnataka as 'not surprising', Bharatiya Party Leader (BJP) leader LK Advani on Sunday said the party had erred in not taking immediate firm action on allegations of corruption against BS Yeddyurappa and its handling of the state had been "absolutely opportunistic".

KKR opt to field against RCB

May 12, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Ranchi, May 12 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field first in their Indian Premier League clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the JSCA International Stadium here Sunday.

Two persons arrested in Bangalore blasts case

May 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Thrissur (Kerala), May 12 (ANI): Police have arrested two persons for their suspected involvement in the April 17 bomb blast in front of the BJP office in Bangalore.

Motorsports: Podium for Raj Bharath

May 11, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Zhuhai (China), May 11 (IANS) After clinching a stunning pole position on his debut in the Formula Masters series, India's 18-year old Raj Bharath secured his first podium finish of the season here Saturday as he came in third in the first race and followed it up with a sixth in the next outing.

Chitra, Neena qualify for Snooker AIG

May 11, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Bangalore, May 11 (IANS) Chitra Magimairaj topped the league here Saturday with an all-win record to qualify along with second placed Neena Praveen for the six-red snooker competition in the Asian Indoor Games (AIG) to be held at Incheon, Korea from June 29 to July 6.

Motorsports: Raj Bharath grabs pole position

May 10, 2013 at 10:14 PM

Zhuhai (China), May 10 (IANS) Raj Bharath, the 18-year old from Bangalore, clinched a stunning pole position on his debut weekend with Meco Motorsport in the Formula Masters China Series at the Zhuhai International Circuit here Friday.

Kohli powers RCB to 183/4

May 10, 2013 at 9:50 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Skipper Virat Kohli powered the Royal Challengers Bangalore to a challenging 183/4 against the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League clash at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Friday.

Over 200 Karnataka legislators are multi-millionaires

May 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Bangalore, May 10 (IANS) Over 200 members of the newly elected 225-member Karnataka assembly are 'crorepatis' (multi-millionaires), said an election watchdog after analyzing their declared assets.

Government to set up inter-ministerial panel on aviation hubs

May 10, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The government Friday said the inter-ministerial group (IMG) on avitation will suggest various measures to overcome bottlenecks in the development of aviation hubs at various airports in the country.

K. Siddaramaiah to be next Karnataka Chief Minister

May 10, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Bangalore, May 10 (ANI): K. Siddaramaiah, a five-time MLA from Varuna in south Karnataka, was on Friday selected to be the new chief minister of the state.

Congress names Siddaramaiah Karnataka CM

May 10, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Bangalore, May 10 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah will be the new chief minister of Karnataka, the party announced Friday.

Congress legislators meet to choose new Karnataka CM

May 10, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Bangalore, May 10 (IANS) Karnataka's newly elected Congress lawmakers Monday met here in the presence of the party's central observers to select the state's new chief minister for which there are at least five contenders.

Newly elected Karnataka Congress MLAs meet today to elect leader

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Bangalore, May 10 (ANI): Karnataka's newly elected Congress legislators will meet here today to elect their leader.

Daredevils look to end losing streak against RCB

May 9, 2013 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Delhi Daredevils will look to end their two-match losing streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Friday.

Wipro transfers Premji's shares to trust

May 9, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Bangalore, May 9 (IANS) IT bellwether Wipro Ltd Thursday secured the regulatory approval to transfer equity shares of its promoter group headed by chairman Azim Premji to an independent trust for meeting the 25 percent public shareholding requirement.

More Congress leaders jump into Karnataka CM race

May 9, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Bangalore, May 9 (IANS) Ahead of Congress observers' arrival here for selection of Karnataka's new chief minister, the race for the post intensified with more Congress leaders wanting their names to be considered.

Air India to resume Dreamliner operations from my 15

May 9, 2013 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) National carrier Air India will resume commercial operations of the reinstated Boeing-787 Dreamliner from May 15. The first flights will be between Delhi and Bangalore and Delhi and Kolkata.

Snoop Lion admits he was a real pimp

May 9, 2013 at 2:48 PM

New York, May 9 (ANI): Snoop Lion has shockingly revealed that he was an actual pimp.

All 120 MLAs with me, says Siddaramaiah

May 9, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Bangalore, May 9 (IANS) Pitching himself as the next chief minister of Karnataka, Congress leader Siddaramaiah said Thursday that all 120 of the party's newly elected legislators were with him. The Congress, he added, was sending observers from Delhi to ascertain from them their choice for chief minister,

Indian Badminton League Aug 14-31

May 8, 2013 at 9:44 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The much awaited lucrative Indian Badminton League (IBL), which offers a prize purse of $1 million, will be held across six major Indian cities Aug 14-31.

Karnataka polls: BJP loses 70 seats, Congress gains 41

May 8, 2013 at 9:36 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) When the BJP came to power for the first time in Karnataka in 2008, it won 110 seats in the polls to the 225-member assembly -- but what a defeat it suffered Wednesday when it lost 70 seats.

Ex-Reds shocked at The Boss's retirement

May 8, 2013 at 8:24 PM

Manchester, May 8 (IANS) Former Manchester United stars David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, whose careers were shaped by Alex Ferguson, were shocked at the decision of 'The Boss' to leave Old Trafford after 26 glittering years and 38 trophies.

Yeddyurappa wins, aide Shobha loses

May 8, 2013 at 7:52 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) Former chief minister and Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) president B.S. Yeddyurappa won from Shikaripura Wednesday in his home district Shimoga, but his close aide Shoba Karandlaje lost badly from Rajaji Nagar in northwest Bangalore.

Karnataka BJP MLAs to meet May 14 to elect new leader

May 8, 2013 at 7:28 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Newly-elected BJP legislators in Karnataka will meet to elect their new leader May 14 in Bangalore, party leader M. Venkaiah Naidu said here Wednesday.

Top runners for World 10K race in Bangalore

May 8, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The TCS World 10K Bangalore to be held here May 19 will have a super fast field of foreign athletes among the projected 23,000 runners, it was announced here Wednesday.

Kumaraswamy wins, wife loses

May 8, 2013 at 4:40 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) Former Karnataka chief minister and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy won from the Ramanagaram assembly constituency Wednesday but his wife lost the poll to the Samajwadi Party (SP) nominee.

SP opens its account in Karnataka assembly

May 8, 2013 at 3:20 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) Wednesday opened its electoral account in the Karnataka assembly with its candidate C.P. Yogeshwara winning from the Channapatna constituency.

SP bags its first seat in Karnataka

May 8, 2013 at 1:53 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) Wednesday opened its account in Karnataka with its candidate C.P. Yogeshwara winning from Channapatna, about 60 km from here.

Yeddyurappa gets his goal - BJP loses

May 8, 2013 at 12:40 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Congress is all set to rule Karnataka after six years, but more than the grand old party it might be former BJP leader B.S. Yeddyurappa who will be celebrating.

Congress wins Karnataka, BJP routed (Afternoon Lead)

May 8, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday prepared to take power in Karnataka with an absolute majority, leaving the ruling BJP far behind with less than 40 seats in the 225-member assembly.

Congress leads in Karnataka, may manage majority (Fourth Lead)

May 8, 2013 at 10:48 AM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday appeared set to emerge as the single largest party albeit with a slender majority in the 225-member Karnataka assembly as it took possible winning leads in 105 of the 220 seats for which votes were being counted.

Congress increases Karnataka lead (Third Lead)

May 8, 2013 at 9:52 AM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday led the pack in Karnataka, taking possible winning leads in 96 of the over 200 seats as votes cast in the state election were counted.

Congress takes early lead in Karnataka

May 8, 2013 at 9:20 AM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday took early leads in Karnataka as officials counted the hundreds of thousands of votes polled to pick a new assembly.

Vote count begins in Karnataka

May 8, 2013 at 8:48 AM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) Counting of votes began Wednesday across Karnataka to elect a new assembly, three days after the state witnessed a heavy electoral turnout of 71.29 percent.

Karnataka vote count begins

May 8, 2013 at 8:32 AM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) Counting of votes began Wednesday morning for the Karnataka assembly elections, officials said.

Chechen war criminal's killer jailed for 15 years

May 8, 2013 at 5:37 AM

Moscow, May 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Moscow court has sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for killing a convicted murderer and war criminal.

Infosys partners with SAP for mobile applications

May 7, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) IT bellwether Infosys Ltd has entered into partnership with enterprise software major SAP (Systems Applications & Products) to develop future versions of mobile applications for the retail sector.

Wipro invests $30 million in US data firm

May 7, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) IT bellwether Wipro Tuesday invested $30 million (Rs.162 crore) for a strategic equity stake in Opera Solutions LLC, a leading privately held US-based big data science firm.

Karnataka vote count: Liquor sale, processions banned

May 7, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) Sale of liquor across Karnataka was banned for 24 hours from 6 p.m. Tuesday and taking out of processions barred in Bangalore from 6 a.m. to midnight Wednesday in view assembly poll vote count in the state.

T20 is all about shifting gears: Pujara

May 7, 2013 at 4:56 PM

Mohali, May 7 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore's new opening batsman Cheteshwar Pujara feels Twenty20 is not all about coming out with innovative shots but shifting gears at the right moment.

Mutola to support Bangalore 10K race

May 7, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) Three-time World Champion and Sydney Olympic gold medallist Maria Mutola, often ranked as the greatest female 800 metres runner of all time,has been confirmed as the Event Ambassador for the TCS World10K Bangalore 2013.

Best innings of my life, says Miller of Mohali mayhem

May 7, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Mohali, May 7 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab batsman David Miller has rated his unbeaten 101 of 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as his best innings ever.

Miller's quick ton steals an unlikely win for Kings XI

May 7, 2013 at 12:24 AM

Mohali, May 7 (IANS) Riding on David Miller's third fastest century in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kings XI Punjab clinched a six-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling high-scoring chase at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Monday.

Kings Xi Punjab beat Royal Challengers by six wickets

May 6, 2013 at 11:36 PM

Punjab, May 6 (IANS) A fine unbeaten century by David Miller gave Kings XI Punjab a stunning six wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Monday.

Royal Challengers set 191-run target for Kings XI

May 6, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Mohali, May 6 (IANS) Half-centuries from Cheteshwar Pujara and Chris Gayle gave Royal Challengers Bangalore a mammoth 190 for three in 20 overs.

Power tariff hike recommended in Karnataka

May 6, 2013 at 9:44 PM

Bangalore, May 6 (IANS) A day after the state legislative assembly election, the Karnataka Regulatory Electricity Commission (KERC) Monday recommended an increase of 20-25 paise per unit of power for domestic and commercial users.

Former NY mayor says Boston bombings highlight existing threat of homegrown jihadists

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani has said Boston bombings show threat of homegrown jihadists.

Heavy voter turnout in Karnataka assembly polls (Intro Roundup)

May 5, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Bangalore, May 5 (IANS) Karnataka Sunday witnessed a heavy voter turnout in the 14th legislative assembly elections, with 70 percent polling across the state that will determine the fate of the ruling BJP and its rival Congress, which is looking to stage a comeback after a gap of seven years.

Karnataka poll: Bangaloreans remain poor voters

May 5, 2013 at 11:16 PM

Bangalore, May 5 (IANS) Bangaloreans Sunday slightly improved their record as poor voters with a higher turn-out at the booths to cast their ballots in the assembly election but still remained the lowest in the state.

69 percent voting in Karnataka assembly election (Roundup)

May 5, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Bangalore, May 5 (IANS) Around 69 percent voting was registered Sunday in the 14th Karnataka legislative assembly election in 223 constituencies, with heavy turnout in rural areas but only around 52 percent balloting in Bangalore, an election official said.

Hundreds of voters boycott polling in Karnataka

May 5, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Bangalore, May 5 (IANS) Hundreds of voters in many constituencies across Karnataka Sunday boycotted the assembly poll in protest against the "apathy" of the political parties and the administration, which, they alleged, had let them down.

Over 65 percent turnout in peaceful Karnataka polling (Fourth Lead)

May 5, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Bangalore, May 5 (IANS) Over 65 percent of the 43.6 million voters cast their ballots Sunday in the 14th Karnataka assembly election Sunday, an official said here.

Brisk polling in Karnataka, 60 percent turnout till 5 p.m. (Third Lead)

May 5, 2013 at 5:40 PM

Bangalore, May 5 (IANS) Over 60 percent of the 43.6 million voters cast their ballots till 5 p.m. in the 14th Karnataka assembly polls Sunday to decide the fate of the first BJP government in south India, an official said here.

Karnataka assembly polls: 50 percent voting reported till 3 p.m.

May 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Bangalore, May 5 (ANI): Polling for the Karnataka assembly elections is in progress with a voter turnout of an estimated 50.75 per cent till 3 p.m. this afternoon.