5G now covers 98% of districts, says telecom department
The department said rural tower additions in the past year helped close most coverage gaps, though indoor quality remains uneven.
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Karnataka board announces SSLC, PUC exam schedule for March 2027
The board exams will begin in the first week of March, giving students roughly five months of preparation time.
Bollywood's Deepavali release clash: three big films lock dates
Trade analysts expect screen-sharing negotiations to go down to the wire as an action drama, a comedy and a period film target the same weekend.
Mangaluru's Panambur beach reopens for water sports after monsoon closure
Kayaking and surfing sessions will resume with timed slots and lifeguards on duty, tourism officials said.
Auto sales: SUVs drive record September dispatches for carmakers
Compact SUVs and CNG variants accounted for most of the growth as dealers stocked up ahead of Dasara and Deepavali.
Cybercrime police warn of fake festive-sale websites targeting shoppers
Bengaluru police said fraudsters are cloning e-commerce pages and pushing links on messaging apps with unrealistic discounts.
Hubballi-Dharwad BRTS extension gets environmental clearance with conditions
The clearance requires the corporation to protect tree cover along the corridor, retain natural drains and set up a monitoring committee.
Festive sweets go healthy: jaggery and millet mithai in demand
Sweet shops in Bengaluru report that sugar-free Mysore pak and millet-based boxes now make up nearly a fifth of corporate Deepavali orders.