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Madanapalli : A domestic dispute allegedly ended in murder at a private lodge in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, where a 29-year-old woman from Karnataka was found dead. Her husband allegedly attacked her following an argument over suspected infidelity and later surrendered to the police. The victim, Rubia Taj, hailed from Mulbagal in Karnataka’s Kolar district. She had been married to Shake Naveed Basha, popularly known as Naveen Pasha, a motorcycle mechanic, for about 13 years. The couple has four children . Reports indicate that the relationship had deteriorated amid family disputes and the husband’s suspicion of an extramarital relationship. The couple had been staying separately before relatives reportedly attempted to resolve their differences and bring them together. As part of the reconciliation effort, Naveed met Rubia at Palamaner on Wednesday. They subsequently travelled to Chittoor , where they went shopping, before reaching Madanapalle late at night. They checked...

Bengaluru: The infamous Bengaluru Ring Road murder case, which shocked Karnataka in 2003, has returned to the spotlight after the state Cabinet rejected the mercy petitions filed by Shubha Shankaranarayana and D Arun Varma, who are serving life sentences in connection with the killing of Girish, the former’s prospective husband. Home Minister Priyank Kharge announced the Cabinet’s decision after a meeting on Thursday, October 15, stating that the petitions had been rejected under the applicable legal framework. The state government will communicate its decision to the Governor, he said. The Cabinet discussed the mercy petitions and sought details from Advocate General Shashikiran Shetty, who was called to the meeting to explain the legal aspects of the case. Following the briefing, the Cabinet decided not to recommend clemency for the two convicts. The December 2003 case The case dates back to December 2003, when Girish, who worked for a software company, was att...

Mysuru: In a significant development in the rape and murder case of a nine-year-old girl who had come to Mysuru to sell balloons during Dussehra, a fast-track court has convicted the accused, 32-year-old Karthik. The court will pronounce the sentence on Friday, October 16. Judge Anil P Waghade of the Fast Track Special Court-1 delivered the verdict after the prosecution presented its case against the accused. The incident, which occurred during last year’s Dussehra celebrations, had sparked widespread anger and demands for justice across Karnataka. The girl had travelled to Mysuru with her family, who had come to the city to sell balloons and toys during the festival. The family had established a temporary shelter near Dodda Kere Maidan, opposite Mysuru Palace, where several itinerant vendors had gathered for business. According to the prosecution’s case, the child was taken away from her family in the early hours of October 9 last year. She was allegedly raped...

Bengaluru: A dispute dating back nearly a year allegedly culminated in a shooting near the NICE Road flyover at Pillaganahalli in Bengaluru, where real estate businessman Sampangi reportedly fired three rounds at Srinivas, also known as Mental Seena, on the evening of Wednesday, October 14. Srinivas suffered bullet injuries to his leg and was rushed to a private hospital . The Konanakunte police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. Police sources said Srinivas had previously worked as a driver for Sampangi. Their relationship reportedly deteriorated following a disagreement over a personal issue. Srinivas was subsequently dismissed from the job about a year ago, but the dispute between the two allegedly continued. The disagreement had earlier led to a police complaint. Around a month ago, Sampangi approached the Konanakunte police, alleging that Srinivas had attacked him with a machete. An FIR was registered following the complaint. The late...

Bengaluru: A road accident involving a Range Rover and a truck transporting LPG cylinders claimed the life of a 36-year-old real estate businessman and BJP leader near Devanahalli on Tuesday night, October 13. Four passengers and the vehicle’s driver suffered serious injuries. The deceased, Shivakumar M., hailed from Madanahatti village in Malur taluk of Kolar district and operated Aishwarya Developers, a real estate business in Malur. He was reportedly preparing to contest the next Assembly election from the Molakalmuru constituency in the Chitradurga district. The crash occurred at around 7.30 pm near Rani Cross Flyover on National Highway 648. Shivakumar and his companions were travelling back to Malur after attending a Veera Madakari Nayaka Jayanti event in Chitradurga. The injured passengers were identified as Vinod Kumar, Pradeep and Chandan, while Pavan was driving the Range Rover. All four were admitted to a private hospital in Devanahalli. Details of the ...

Bengaluru : Sugarcane farmers across Karnataka intensified their agitation demanding better prices for their produce, blocking major highways and holding overnight protests in several districts. The demonstrations against the Union and state governments disrupted traffic, stranded vehicles for kilometres and caused inconvenience to passengers and transport operators. The agitation spread across Belagavi, Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Haveri and Dharwad, as well as Mandya, Mysuru and Chamarajanagar. Thousands of farmers participated, insisting that their long-pending demands be addressed without further delay. The protesters have demanded a minimum price of Rs 5,500 per tonne of sugarcane, an increase in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP), a hike in the minimum selling price of sugar and announcement of a State Advised Price (SAP). They have also sought implementation of the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations and procurement of all ethanol produced in Karn...