Karnataka
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Yatnal questions BJP leadership, attacks Congress over case withdrawals
Vijayapura: Senior BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal has intensified his criticism of both the Congress government and the Karnataka BJP leadership, alleging that the state administration is encouraging “appeasement politics” by withdrawing…
- Bangalore
Doctor assaulted at Bidar’s BRIMS Hospital over medico-legal case row; five arrested
Bidar: A violent incident at the government-run BRIMS Hospital in Bidar has triggered outrage among the medical fraternity after a postgraduate doctor was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths over a…
- Bangalore
Heavy rains lash Karnataka, cause widespread damage across districts
Bengaluru : Heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds on Thursday, May 21, evening disrupted normal life across several parts of Karnataka, with incidents of fallen trees, waterlogging, and property damage reported from…
- India
Karnataka to introduce muzzle biometrics-based digital ID for cattle
Bengaluru : In a major push towards digitisation of livestock management, the Karnataka government is set to introduce a muzzle biometrics-based digital identification system for cattle, aimed at simplifying tracking of vaccination…
- Bangalore
Karnataka ranks 5th among most corrupt states, warns Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa
Mandya: Expressing serious concern over rising corruption levels in the state, Karnataka Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa on Thursday, May 21, said that Karnataka has been ranked fifth among the most corrupt…
- India
EC announces Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats on June 18
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Friday, May 22, announced polls for 24 Rajya Sabha seats on June 18 following retirement of incumbents, including former prime minister HD Deve Gowda and Congress…
- Bangalore
Dharmasthala case: SIT, forensic team revisit forest area linked to human skull case
Mangaluru: Officials of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing allegations that bodies related to criminal cases were secretly buried within the limits of Dharmasthala visited the Banglegudde forest area near the Netravathi…
- Bangalore
Three arrested for sexually harassing students at Didupe waterfall
Mangaluru: Belthangady police have arrested three persons on charges of allegedly misbehaving with and sexually harassing female students during a trip to the Didupe waterfall in Dakshina Kannada district. The accused have…
- Bangalore
RTI activist arrested in Mysuru for driving car with man hanging onto bonnet
Mysuru: An RTI activist has been arrested by the Kuvempunagar police in Mysuru after allegedly driving a car for nearly one kilometre while a man was hanging onto the vehicle’s bonnet following…
- Bangalore
Karnataka police launch ‘Pink Box’ in schools to help girls report abuse
Hassan: The Hassan district police have launched a unique initiative aimed at helping girl students from rural and vulnerable communities safely report cases of sexual harassment, threats and child marriage pressure. South…
- Bangalore
Camera theft disrupts tiger census operations in Ankola forests
Karwar : Theft of trap cameras installed for tiger census operations in the forest regions of Ankola has emerged as a major concern for the Forest Department, disrupting wildlife monitoring activities and…
- Bangalore
BMTC plans direct airport bus services to nearby districts
Bengaluru: In a major relief for air travellers, the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation is planning to introduce direct bus services from Kempegowda International Airport to several nearby districts and towns around Bengaluru.…
- Bangalore
Elderly woman dies in roof collapse after heavy rains in Nidagundi
Vijayapura: A 55-year-old woman lost her life after the roof of her rain-damaged house collapsed in Nidagundi town of Vijayapura district early morning of Thursday, May 21. The victim, Mahadevi Varad, was…
- Bangalore
Lokayukta complainant attacked over alleged Waqf fund misuse case in Raichur
Raichur: A man who allegedly filed a complaint with the Lokayukta over misuse of Waqf Board funds was brutally attacked by a group of nearly 30 people near the Tahsildar’s office in…
- Bangalore
Karnataka High Court says jail term alone not enough for parole
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has observed that the duration of imprisonment alone cannot make a convict eligible for parole and dismissed a petition filed by a habitual offender seeking temporary release…