Bangalore

Bangalore /bæŋɡəˈlɔːr/, officially known as Bengaluru ([ˈbeŋɡəɭuːɾu]), is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It has a population of about 8.42 million and a metropolitan population of about 8.52 million, making it the third most populous city and fifth most populous urban agglomeration in India. Located in southern India on the Deccan Plateau, at a height of over 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level, Bangalore is known for its pleasant climate throughout the year. Its elevation is the highest among the major large cities of India.

A succession of South Indian dynasties, the Western Gangas, the Cholas and the Hoysalas, ruled the present region of Bangalore until in 1537 CE, Kempé Gowdā – a feudal ruler under the Vijayanagara Empire – established a mud fort considered to be the foundation of modern Bangalore. In 1638, the Marāthās conquered and ruled Bangalore for almost 50 years, after which the Mughals captured and sold the city to the Mysore Kingdom of the Wadiyar dynasty. It was captured by the British after victory in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799), who returned administrative control of the city to the Maharaja of Mysore. The old city developed in the dominions of the Maharaja of Mysore and was made capital of the Princely State of Mysore, which existed as a nominally sovereign entity of the British Raj. In 1809, the British shifted their cantonment to Bangalore, outside the old city, and a town grew up around it, which was governed as part of British India. Following India's independence in 1947, Bangalore became the capital of Mysore State, and remained capital when the new Indian state of Karnataka was formed in 1956. The two urban settlements of Bangalore – city and cantonment – which had developed as independent entities merged into a single urban centre in 1949. The existing Kannada name, Bengalūru, was declared the official name of the city in 2006.

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Byelections for Channapatna, Shiggaon, and Sandur set for Nov 13

The Times of India 15 Oct 2024
Bengaluru ... Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has emerged a key player, driven by the desire for a political comeback after his brother DK Suresh's crushing defeat in Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha seat to Kumaraswamy's brother-in-law, Dr CN Manjunath ... If JD(S) gets to contest the seat, BJP would be reduced to a minor player ... ....
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Mark Gevisser: “Pink lines are being drawn across the world”

Hindustan Times 11 Oct 2024
I found that in the second decade of the 21st century, same-sex marriage and gender transition are being celebrated in some societies, while others are strengthening laws that criminalize homosexuality and gender nonconformity ... In 2012, on my first research trip to India for this book, I visited Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Chennai....
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"Deliberate attempt to discredit IOA": PT Usha strongly refutes allegations over CAG report, threatens legal action

Beijing News 08 Oct 2024
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI) ... IOA President PT Usha has already provided a formal reply to the CAG's half-margin No. 2 ... Unfortunately, this clause was overlooked," the release added ... 2026 Commonwealth. 2 ... 2 ... 3 ... The Addendum to the agreement was drafted under the guidance of one of India's leading sports lawyers, Nandan Kamath of NK Law, Bangalore....
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IIM Bangalore, IIT Madras release joint report on India’s startup incubation ecosystem

Hindustan Times 07 Oct 2024
IIM Bangalore’s startup incubator NSRCEL along with the Centre for Research on Start-ups and Risk Financing (CREST) in IIT Madras released their joint research report titled, ‘India Incubator Kaleidoscope 2024’ ... Srivardhini K Jha, professor of entrepreneurship at IIM Bangalore and chairperson of NSRCEL....
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Scandals that blighted the otherwise illustrious careers of stalwart Karnataka Chief Ministers

Deccan Herald 06 Oct 2024
<p>Bengaluru ... Rejected applicants went to court, where it was ruled in February 1986 that the awarding of contracts was “a flagrant violation of the rule of law” ... In February 1988, the Bangalore Development Authority reportedly sold 110 acres of land worth Rs 130 crore to an NRI housing association for Rs 2.2 crore ... 5.71 lakh per unit....
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Big pharma should allow generic versions of life-saving drugs, says Harvard expert

Deccan Herald 28 Sep 2024
Innovative solutions to improve access to pharmaceutical products have become crucial, especially in light of the severe impact health crises have had on countries in the global south.</p>.<p>Delivering a talk at the Bangalore International Centre on Friday, Prof ......

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