The Karnataka High Court is currently reviewing three bail petitions filed by former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna in sexual harassment and rape cases. Prajwal is seeking regular bail in one case and anticipatory bail in two others. His lawyer argues that there were significant delays in filing the complaints and that in one case, Prajwal…
The Karnataka government is taking a strong stand against the drug menace by forming a ministerial task force and planning to make drug peddling a non-bailable offence with strict punishments. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards drugs and highlighted the increasing concern of synthetic drugs in the state. The task force will…
Communal tension arose in three Karnataka towns over the waving of Palestinian flags during a religious procession, leading to arrests and unrest. The incidents follow recent violence during a Ganesha idol-immersion procession in Nagamangala. BJP leaders have called for a thorough investigation into the communal incidents, suspecting involvement of terror sleeper cells. In Chitradurga, Davangere,…
Communal tensions have been reported in Chitradurga, Davanagere, and Kolar over the waving of Palestinian flags during an Eid procession. In Mangaluru, six individuals were arrested for throwing stones at a mosque. The police commissioner has warned against issuing provocative statements. The incidents come after violence during a Ganesha idol-immersion procession in Nagamangala. BJP leaders…
The Finance Minister cautioned against the trend of offering “freebies” before elections, citing examples of Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka where promises made by Congress led to financial struggles and halted development work. She also addressed false narratives about government U-turns, stating that decisions are made based on consultations and suggestions. The Finance Minister criticized Congress…
The people of Kalyana Karnataka region are eagerly awaiting the State Cabinet meeting in Kalaburagi on September 17, hoping for solutions to long-standing issues in the most backward region of Karnataka. Past cabinet meetings in the city have not brought significant changes, but there is optimism for this upcoming meeting. Discussions are expected to focus…
In Bagalkot district, a 28-year-old Dalit man named Arjun Madar was assaulted for entering Dyamavva temple in Ugalwat village. Following his complaint, an FIR was registered against 21 persons, and six have been taken into custody. Dalit leaders are demanding strict action against the perpetrators and have threatened to protest. District minister RB Timmapur stated…
The Karnataka high court recently dismissed a petition by a 19-year-old student seeking admission to an engineering course under the visually impaired quota. The student claimed to have a visual impairment beyond 40% but the ocular examination report stated her “visual disability is 0%”. The report was issued by experts in ophthalmology and carried the…
During a Democracy Day event in Bengaluru, an unidentified man named Mahadev Nayak attempted to step onto the stage where Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah was sitting. Security personnel stopped him, as he was detained for violating security protocols. Nayak had a legitimate pass and proper identification but breached security by trying to garland the CM with…
Due to excessive rainfall this monsoon season, vegetable prices have increased, with onions being particularly expensive. Now, residents of Bengaluru also have to prepare for an increase in milk prices for the second time in three months. A proposal to raise the price of milk by Rs 5 per litre has been put forward to…