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Violence Against Minorities Dhaka A Hindu factory owner and acting editor of a local newspaper was shot dead by unidentified attackers in Bangladesh on Monday evening, marking another violent incident targeting a member of the minority community. The victim, 45-year-old
Quote“In cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, delay in trial cannot be treated as a ‘trump card’ to override statutory restrictions. However, Section 43D(5) does not completely prevent the court from examining whether a prima facie case exists.” - Supreme Court o
BJP staged a protest in Kogilu against Karnataka government’s housing plan for evicted residents, alleging illegal migrants received benefits Quote“Congress is betraying the state. Instead of helping our own poor and homeless citizens, the government is turning a blind eye to
Health concern BENGALURU Foul-smelling, discoloured water caused by sewage contamination has left residents of KSFC Layout in Lingarajapuram, under North City Corporation limits, alarmed and switching to private water sources for over a week. About 30-40 households have rep
A doctor says that when refugees sleep on the roadside at night, even in cold weather, they are at risk of death. BENGALURU Extreme cold, dust, stray dogs, and the constant threat of violence are making life unbearable for homeless people in Bengaluru. Many refugees, beggar
The state government has taken a new step to control human-wildlife conflict, for this, it has resorted to technology. BENGALURU Forest Minister Ishwar Khandre inaugurated the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) along with Regional Control Centres in seven division
BENGALURU In a shocking incident in Janatha Colony, Sulibele, Hosakote taluk, authorities rescued an 8-month-old baby boy after receiving a complaint that he was to be sacrificed for money. The Child Protection Unit, Child Line, Women and Children Department, and Sulibele p
BENGALURU RTO officials in Koramangala seized a luxury Bentley car valued at around ₹5.5 crore after uncovering alleged tax evasion of approximately ₹70 lakh. The vehicle, registered two years ago, was found to have been documented using allegedly fake papers, prompting the ac
BENGALURU BJP MLA S.R. Vishwanath on Sunday claimed that there is an audio recording of a person demanding ₹4 lakh and ₹3.5 lakh to construct huts illegally in Kogilu Layout, Yelahanka, amid the controversy surrounding the demolition of houses in the area. Speaking to repor
Bengaluru With Bengaluru’s population expected to double in the next 20 to 25 years, the State government has decided to invest ₹1.5 lakh crore to address the city’s growing infrastructure challenges, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Sunday. Speaking at the 40t
Encouragement for arts BENGALURU Art is a mirror of a State’s culture and heritage, and Chitrasanthe has emerged as a vital platform bringing artists and art lovers together, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Sunday. He was speaking after inaugurating the 23rd edition of
After the Ballari brawl in which a Congress worker died due to gunfire, Janardhana Reddy expressed fear of a threat to his life. BENGALURU BJP MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy has claimed that he and his family face a serious threat to their lives following the recent violent clas
Minister seeks safeguards after insurance lapse deprived bereaved family of full entitlement. BENGALURU In the wake of technical lapses that resulted in a reduced insurance payout to the family of late IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi, Medical Education and Skill Development Mi
Chikkamagaluru The Karnataka Information Commission, established on October 12, 2005, has played a pivotal role in bringing transparency and accountability to governance, stated State Information Commissioner Dr. Harish Kumar. He shared these views while addressing a distri
Udupi A major financial irregularity has surfaced at the Ampar Cooperative Agricultural Society (Ltd) in the jurisdiction of Shankaranarayana police station.Sadashiva Vaidya, who served as the in-charge Chief Executive Officer during the 2023-24 fiscal year, faces allegations
Karwar Rafiq Yallur, the man who stabbed 30-year-old Ranjita Bansode to death in Kalammanagara locality of Yallapur town, was found dead on Sunday. He had apparently taken his own life in a nearby forest. Rafiq attacked Ranjita by slashing her throat with a knife before fle
Chitradurga In a ceremonial event at V.V. Sagar Reservoir, District-in-Charge Minister D. Sudhakar performed a ritual offering, marking another milestone for the reservoir. The dam, adorned with colorful floral decorations, witnessed Sudhakar along with legislators B.G. Govind
The new initiative, in collaboration with Home and Women & Child Development departments, aims to provide immediate protection and support to those facing violence or exploitation. Udupi The Karnataka government has formally launched its ambitious ‘AkkaPade’ scheme, a dedic
