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Namma Metro Withdraws Recruitment Notification Amid Concerns of Favoring “Outsiders”
Just days earlier, on March 12, BMRCL had posted a call for applications for these contractual positions, which are set for a five-year term. This recruitment sparked protests among the employees’ union, who expressed concerns that the eligibility criteria could disadvantage local Kannadiga candidates.
The contract Loco Pilots would be offered salaries ranging from Rs 35,000 to Rs 82,000 per month, commensurate with their qualifications and experience, with a selection process involving a written test and an interview. Applications were set to be accepted online until April 4 and were open to eligible candidates from across India.
Union members voiced concerns that the relaxation of the Kannada language requirement might favor “outsiders,” coupled with a three-year experience criterion that could disqualify many local applicants. This alteration, in particular, alarmed the employees’ union.
In response, the BMRCL Employees Union sent a letter formally opposing the recruitment notice and demanding its retraction, fearing it would favor candidates from cities such as Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, and various northern Indian locales.
The Karnataka government also intervened, urging the BMRCL to amend the recruitment criteria to protect the interests of local Kannadiga candidates. Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, emphasized the government’s commitment to justice and fair representation, asserting the need to empower Kannadigas and secure their rightful positions. He expressed support for BMRCL’s decision to withdraw the notification, stating on social media, “I had asked MD BMRCL to reconsider the notification regarding the appointment of Train Operators on a contract basis to ensure compliance with state guidelines.”
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd is a collaborative venture between the Karnataka government and the Government of India, tasked with the construction, operation, and expansion of the Namma Metro network, which is the second largest metro system in the country.
New Delhi: Delhi Police solved the murder case of Delhi University professor Debosmita Paul within three days.
Investigators found that the accused had travelled nearly 1,400 km from West Bengal to Delhi to carry out the crime.
Police used CCTV footage, cab booking records, and GPS data to trace the suspects.
Seven special teams conducted raids across four states and arrested the accused in Bardhaman, West Bengal.
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The investigation revealed that the murder was linked to a property dispute involving Paul’s ancestral property.
The swift and technology-driven investigation has been widely praised.
New Delhi: Former IAS officer and the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died after a fire broke out at his house in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area on Thursday night. He was 80.
According to police, the fire was suspected to have started after an air conditioner blast inside the house. At the time of the incident, five people, including family members and domestic staff, were present in the house.
Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot and rescued the people trapped inside. Dhanendra Kumar and his son were taken to a nearby hospital. Kumar died during treatment due to smoke inhalation. His son suffered injuries and is now out of danger.
Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. The house was badly damaged in the fire.
Dhanendra Kumar was a 1968 batch IAS officer. During his long career, he served in several important positions in the central and Haryana governments. He worked in ministries such as Defence, Road Transport, and Culture.
He also served as the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India from 2009 to 2011. He played an important role in strengthening competition laws and economic reforms in the country.
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Even after retirement, he remained active in public policy and corporate affairs.
Lucknow: A young woman was found hanging at her in-laws’ house just six months after her marriage in Lucknow. The deceased has been identified as Shweta Singh.
According to her family, Shweta married Bhupendra Singh on November 22, 2025. Her father, Umesh Kumar Singh, alleged that her husband and his family harassed her regularly for dowry and demanded a car. He also claimed that Shweta faced mental torture from her husband and in-laws after marriage.
The incident took place at her in-laws’ house in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. Shweta was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.
Her parents suspect murder and alleged that the family tried to present the death as suicide by hanging the body. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Shweta’s husband and his family under Sections 80 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.
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Police said the accused family members are absconding, and a search operation is underway. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further action will be taken after the report arrives.
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