New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Capgemini has announced temporary closure of its on-campus daycare facility in Bengaluru after allegations of child abuse at the centre surfaced, the company said in a statement.”Capgemini’s foremost priority is the health, safety and well-being of its employees and their families,” it said.The company further added that it is cooperating fully with the relevant authorities and assisting them in their efforts to establish the facts.”As a precautionary measure, we are tem…
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Bengaluru, July 1 (IANS) A shocking case of alleged abuse and torture of toddlers at a daycare centre in Bengaluru has come to light, with the police registering an FIR against five staff members after videos purportedly showing children being physically assaulted surfaced.The case has been registered at the HAL Police Station against five employees of the Society General Baby Care Centre operating on the premises of a firm in Brookefield. The accused have been identified as Manjula, Vijayalaksh…
Bengaluru, July 1 (IANS) Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President B.K. Hariprasad on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of working against the ideals of the Indian Constitution, secularism and democracy, while demanding explanations over alleged meetings between senior RSS leader Ram Madhav and Pakistani officials. The statements are likely to stir a controversy.Speaking at a seminar held …
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India’s emergence as a major destination for medical tourism is drawing patients from North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East and neighbouring countries, a report said on Wednesday.The report from Awaaz said patients from these countries are attracted by low-cost treatment, combination of internationally accredited hospitals, doctors trained at leading global institutions and advanced medical technology.”Many complex procedures in India c…
Bengaluru, July 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Wednesday launched a major drive to remove footpath encroachments across Bengaluru, with Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda asserting that nearly 300 pedestrians lose their lives in road accidents every year after being forced to walk on roads due to encroached footpaths.Launching the ‘Safe Footpath Campaign,’ the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) began clearing encroachments from pedestrian pathways across the city, starting wi…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Consumers and fuel retailers across several states on Wednesday welcomed Nayara Energy’s decision to reduce petrol and diesel prices, saying the move has brought much-needed relief after weeks of high fuel costs triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia.From Uttar Pradesh and Punjab to Gujarat, customers at Nayara fuel stations said the reduction in prices would ease their daily expenses, particularly for commuters and gig workers who had been hit hard by the incre…
Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) Karnataka BJP on Tuesday said that the party is fully prepared for the elections to the proposed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), while alleging that the Congress government has discriminated against BJP legislators in the allocation of development funds. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of BJP leaders appointed as in-charges for the GBA elections at the party’s state headquarters in Bengaluru, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka said the…
Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) A group of Nepali nationals allegedly involved in a violent altercation on the footpath opposite the Vidhana Soudha has once again raised concerns over public disorder in the area, with the incident’s video going viral on social media. The Vidhana Soudha police have arrested four persons in connection with the incident. The accused have been identified as Shakti, Ishwar, Dipendra and another individual, all natives of Baitadi district in Nepal.The 18-second-long video s…
Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) India’s global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem is well-positioned to drive the country’s next phase of innovation-led growth by partnering with startups, incubators and young innovators, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) Mission, Director Deepak Bagla said on Tuesday.Speaking at the GCC Conclave — organised by AIM, NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) — on Innovation 2026 here, Bagla highlighted the growing role of GCCs in India’…
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) A shocking revelation came to light in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Monday regarding a massive racket operating in Pune.The syndicate has allegedly been defrauding youths of lakhs of rupees by issuing fake appointment letters using forged signatures and seals under the pretext of securing jobs in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), as well as providing fake experience certificates, salary slips and PF accounts in the IT sector.Minister for Industries Uday Saman…