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Vet officer recruitment scam: KPSC exam controller in custody

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Bengaluru: The 1st ACJM court has remanded IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar to judicial custody in the KPSC veterinary officer recruitment examination irregularities case. Gangwar, who was serving as the Controller of Examinations at the Karnataka Public Service Commission during the recruitment process, appeared before the CID for questioning at 11 am on Saturday, August 29. He was questioned for several hours before being taken into custody late at night. CID officials subsequently produced him before the judge at the judge’s residence in Koramangala. After hearing the case, the court ordered judicial custody and directed that Gangwar be produced before the court again the next day. The investigation concerns allegations of serious irregularities in the recruitment of veterinary officers. Four FIRs were registered at the Vidhana Soudha police station against the KPSC chairman and members following complaints of malpractice. As part of the investigation, complainan...
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Wish to undertake Haj at least once: Minister Rayareddy

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister of Higher Education Basavaraj Rayareddy has described Islam as one of the world’s greatest religions and expressed a desire to undertake the Haj pilgrimage at least once in his lifetime. Speaking at a mass marriage programme organised by the Muslim community in Kuknoor on Sunday, August 30, Rayareddy said he does not frequently visit monasteries and temples but would like to make a pilgrimage to Makkah at least once. “I have a desire to undertake Haj at least once. I do not frequently visit temples and monasteries, but I would like to go on Haj,” he said. Islam rooted in humanity, compassion Rayareddy said Islam was a religion rooted in humanity and compassion, but misconceptions about the faith were being spread in society. He said the religion teaches people how to live responsibly and peacefully in society. According to Rayareddy, the teachings of the Quran should not be viewed as being restricted only to Muslims. He said peo...
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KPSC scam: CID detains IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar

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Bengaluru : The alleged KPSC veterinary officer recruitment scam has taken a new turn with the CID taking IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar into custody on Saturday August 29 after two days of intensive questioning. Kumar, who served as the Controller of Examinations at the Karnataka Public Service Commission , is being questioned over alleged irregularities in the recruitment process, including suspected question paper leakage and manipulation of marks. The CID Special Investigation Team questioned Kumar for nearly 11 hours on August 28 before resuming the interrogation at noon on August 29. Investigators reportedly took him into custody after finding inconsistencies in his statements and alleging that he was not fully cooperating with the probe. The investigating agency is expected to produce Kumar before a court after a medical examination and seek his custody for further questioning. Investigators are reportedly looking into the possible involvement of other officials and...
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Nagendra exit opens Karnataka Cabinet race, Congress weighs picks

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Bengaluru: The resignation of B Nagendra from Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s Cabinet has triggered intense lobbying within the Congress for the vacant ministerial berth, with the party leadership facing a tricky balancing act involving caste, gender and regional representation. Nagendra stepped down from the Cabinet just 25 days after taking oath amid the controversy surrounding the alleged Valmiki Corporation scam. His resignation has now opened a fresh opportunity for several Congress aspirants, with multiple names being discussed for the vacant position. One of the key demands within the party is that the vacant berth should continue to be represented by a leader from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, as Nagendra belonged to it. Senior leaders from the community are reportedly pressing the leadership to maintain its representation in the Cabinet. No woman minister, Badagi MLA name being discussed At the same time, the Shivakumar-led Cabinet has com...
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RSS defamation case: Priyank Kharge, Nalapad granted bail

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge and Congress leader Mohammed Nalapad appeared before the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACJM) Court in Bengaluru on Saturday, August 29, in connection with a private complaint alleging derogatory remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The case was initiated following a private complaint filed by RSS worker A. Tejas, who alleged that Kharge and Nalapad had shared or made objectionable content concerning the organisation. Taking up the complaint, the Bengaluru court had earlier issued summons directing both leaders to appear personally before it. In compliance with the court’s order, Kharge and Nalapad appeared before the court on August 29. Following their appearance, the court granted bail to both accused. The complaint pertains to alleged defamatory and derogatory content against the RSS. The complainant has sought legal action over the alleged social media post, leading to the proceedin...
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Major police reshuffle in Karnataka, 15 IPS officers transferred

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Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has ordered a major reshuffle in the police department, transferring 15 IPS officers in a move aimed at strengthening the administrative and policing machinery across the state. Among the significant changes, N Shashikumar, who was serving as Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner, has been transferred without a new posting. Bhushan Borase has been appointed as the new Police Commissioner of Hubballi-Dharwad. The government has also made changes at senior levels. ADGP P. Harishekaran has been transferred to the Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement, while ADGP Nanjundaswamy has been posted to the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission. ADGP Divyajyoti Ray has been transferred to the Crime and Technical Services division. IGP Amit Singh has been posted to the Karnataka State Reserve Police, while IGP R Chetan will take charge of the Western Range, Mangaluru. IGP Nikkam Prakash has been appointed as the Belagavi Police Commissioner. ...
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Four killed, five injured in head-on car crash in Karnataka

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Tumakuru: At least four people, including a three-year-old girl, were killed and five others seriously injured after two cars collided near Godekere Gate in Chikkanayakanahalli taluk on Friday night, August 28. The deceased have been identified as Anil, 32, and Vivek, 31, from Chikkanayakanahalli, and Davud Pasha and his three-year-old daughter Anaam from Turuvekere. According to police, the accident occurred when a Kia car travelling from Turuvekere collided with a Volkswagen car coming from the Chikkanayakanahalli side. The impact was severe, leaving both vehicles badly damaged. Five people sustained serious injuries in the crash and were shifted to a hospital for treatment. Further details about their condition were not immediately available. The accident caused temporary disruption to vehicular movement around Godekere Gate. Police reached the spot, conducted an inspection and cleared the affected stretch. A case has been registered at the Chikkanayakanahall...
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