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Karnataka HC closes plea seeking extension of SIR

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Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday closed a Public Interest Litigation seeking an extension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, holding that the Election Commission is best placed to deal with issues arising during the revision process and that similar questions are already pending before the Supreme Court. The PIL was filed by noted writer Devanur Mahadeva, historian Ramachandra Guha, retired Major General S.G. Vombatkere and writer Sabiha Bhoomigowda. Their counsel, senior advocate Vikram Huilgol, contended that deficiencies in the implementation of the revision exercise, including inadequate training of Booth Level Officers and ineffective voter facilitation centres, could result in nearly 70 lakh eligible voters being excluded from the electoral rolls. Representing the Election Commission, advocate Sharath Dodwad assured the court that the Commission would review the situation and extend the revision period if necessary. He further clar...
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What is your rate? Fruit vendor held for harassing Bengaluru woman

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Bengaluru: Bengaluru police have arrested a 42-year-old fruit vendor accused of sexually harassing a woman waiting for a cab. The accused, Vijay Raghav from NRI Layout, was arrested by the Ramamurthy Nagar police following a video that went viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage. A man on a scooter sexually harassed a woman waiting for a cab in Ramamurthy Nagar, Bengaluru by asking, "What's your rate?" She recorded the incident. The accused identified as Vijay Ragav was soon arrested by police. pic.twitter.com/VHyyZlJS1X — Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) July 28, 2026 The woman was waiting for a cab after finishing work when Raghav approached her and asked, “What is your rate?” and offered money. She managed to record a portion of the encounter on her mobile phone and uploaded the video on social media, recounting the harassment and urging authorities to take immediate action against the accused. She also stressed that such...
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Man arrested for ‘sexually harassing’ woman in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru : A man has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a woman while she was waiting for her cab by the roadside here, police said on Tuesday, July 28. The accused has been identified as Vijay Ragav (42), a fruit vendor and a resident of NRI Layout in Ramamurthy Nagar, they said. An FIR has been registered in connection with the incident, police said, adding that his two-wheeler has also been seized. The matter came to light after the woman shared her ordeal on Instagram on July 27, alleging that a scooter rider approached her, made inappropriate remarks and offered her money in exchange for sexual favours, police said. According to police, the woman was waiting for a cab in Ramamurthy Nagar when the accused allegedly targeted her with obscene language. The victim confronted the man and began recording his behaviour on her mobile phone. When she warned him that she would contact the police, he eventually left. She later posted the video of the ac...
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FIR over pro-Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam posters triggers row

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Bengaluru: The registration of an FIR against a young woman for allegedly displaying posters supporting 2020 northeast Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam during a NEET protest at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park has snowballed into a political controversy, with the BJP demanding stringent action while Congress leaders have called for a fair investigation before drawing conclusions. Hon. President of BJP Karnataka, It has been nearly six years. Why hasn’t Umar Khalid’s trial started yet? Why haven’t charges even been framed? Why is the Modi Sarkar incapable of conducting a trial? What is stopping your government from putting him on trial? Also, who are… https://t.co/oyFZQQVfBR — Priyank Kharge / ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ್ ಖರ್ಗೆ (@PriyankKharge) July 25, 2026 The case was registered by the Upparpet Police based on a complaint filed by a woman police officer deployed on security duty during the protest. Police invoked provisions relating to acts allegedly intended to provoke ...
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Parliament told Karnataka no need for Tamil Nadu’s nod for Mekedatu

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New Delhi: The Centre has stated that Karnataka is not legally required to obtain Tamil Nadu’s consent for the proposed Mekedatu project, clarifying that the Supreme Court’s 2018 Cauvery verdict does not prescribe such a condition. The clarification was given by Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha to a question raised by Tamil Nadu MP Anbumani Ramadoss. The minister said the February 2018 Supreme Court judgment on the Cauvery water-sharing dispute does not mention that Karnataka must seek approval from Tamil Nadu, Kerala or Puducherry before constructing any structure across the Cauvery River. Ramadoss had asked whether Karnataka had obtained the consent of the downstream states for the Mekedatu project and sought details of the proposal’s status before the Central Government. The Centre’s response assumes significance as Tamil Nadu has repeatedly opposed the project, arguing that it...
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Man jumps before Bengaluru metro train, services disrupted

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Bengaluru: A 35-year-old man died after allegedly jumping onto the tracks in front of a Namma Metro train at Huskur Metro Station on the RV Road–Bommasandra Yellow Line on Monday evening, disrupting services on a section of the newly opened corridor. According to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the incident occurred at around 5.50 pm. Metro officials said the man suddenly jumped onto the tracks as a train was entering the station. Station staff immediately switched off the traction power and rushed to rescue him. However, he was trapped beneath the train and was declared dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased had not been established at the time of filing this report. Senior BMRCL officials and Hebbagodi police rushed to the station and launched an investigation. The body was later extricated from beneath the train by metro personnel and police before being shifted to the mortuary at St. John’s Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examin...
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History-sheeter murdered by armed gang near his home in Tumakuru

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Tumakuru : Tension gripped Tumakuru after a history-sheeter was hacked to death by an armed gang in a brazen attack on a public road near Belagumba on the night of Sunday, July 26. The deceased has been identified as Malla alias Veeranna (42), a resident of Belagumba and a rowdy-sheeter with the Tumakuru Rural Police. Police said four to five unidentified assailants armed with lethal weapons attacked Malla around 8.30 pm in front of Garuda Cafe, close to his residence. The attackers repeatedly assaulted him, leaving him with grievous injuries before escaping from the spot. He succumbed to his injuries on the spot. The murder created panic among residents, with local people gathering at the scene before police arrived. Officers cordoned off the area and began collecting evidence. Investigators are examining CCTV footage and questioning witnesses to identify the attackers. Preliminary investigations suggest that the murder could be linked to previous criminal rivalries. ...
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