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Ballari : The Ballari police have cracked the murder of a 21-year-old newlywed who was allegedly stabbed to death by his friends on the night of his wedding reception, arresting three accused, including a juvenile in conflict with law. Another suspect remains absconding, and efforts are underway to trace him. The victim, Nabi Rasool, a resident of Bhatti Area in Ballari city, had hosted a party for his friends after his wedding reception on July 16. According to Superintendent of Police Dr. Suman D. Pennekar, an argument broke out during the gathering after Nabi Rasool allegedly made derogatory remarks about the juvenile accused’s mother while the group was consuming alcohol. Police said the verbal altercation quickly escalated into violence. During the confrontation, the juvenile allegedly snatched a knife that Nabi Rasool was carrying and stabbed him fatally. Investigators said the victim worked at a mutton shop and routinely carried the knife, which was allegedly used...

Chikkaballapur: Hundreds of farmers staged a protest against an agricultural input dealer in Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka, alleging that they were supplied counterfeit Mono Potassium Phosphate (MKP) fertiliser instead of the genuine product, resulting in fears of crop losses and financial hardship. The protest erupted at Nandi Cross after farmers accused the Sri Bhoganandeeshwara Krishi Raitha Utpadaka Company of selling fake water-soluble MKP fertiliser in the name of a reputed brand. The company had been operating under the slogan “By Farmers, For Farmers, With Farmers” and had earned the trust of cultivators in the region. According to the farmers, they had purchased MKP fertiliser manufactured by ICL for use in horticultural and commercial crops. However, they later noticed discrepancies in the product’s packaging, labelling, and quality. Suspecting foul play, several farmers contacted ICL directly and were allegedly informed that the fertiliser s...

Mangaluru: Police have registered multiple First Informations Reports against several social media pages and WhatsApp groups for allegedly spreading false and misleading information about the Lavanya murder case in Bantwal. Cases have been registered at Bantwal Town Police Station under Sections 78, 126 and 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with relevant provisions of the Arms Act. According to police, the accused allegedly edited the photograph of the murder suspect by digitally adding a saffron shawl and a forehead tilak before falsely portraying him as a Bajrang Dal activist. Investigators said the posts were intended to mislead the public and disturb communal harmony. Social media accounts, including “Troll Master”, “Yuva Belthangady” and “Fact and Justice”, are among those booked in connection with the case. Police have registered three separate cases and launched an investigation to identify all those involved in cr...

Hyderabad: A local court in Hyderabad on Friday, July 17, sentenced a Bengaluru-based businessman to life in prison for his involvement in a murder in Attapur in 2017. The convict, Nisar Ahmed, 40, owns a leather business. Nisar and the victim, Neesar Ahmed, had rented a flat at Sajid Residency in Santosh Nagar Colony in April 2017. A few days later, the apartment watchman noticed a foul smell from the locked flat. When the flat was unlocked, Nisar’s decomposed body was found in the bathroom with head injuries and a rope tied around his neck. Police investigation points at businessman Police investigation revealed that Nisar had allegedly murdered his business partner over a dispute and fled after locking the flat. He was later arrested. Apart from the imprisonment, the businessman was fined Rs 15,000. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing...

Koppal: A newly renovated railway station in Koppal came under criticism on Friday, July 17, after rainwater leaked into the premises just hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to virtually inaugurate the facility. The incident has sparked public outrage, with many questioning the quality of the construction work carried out at the station. Preparations for the inauguration were in full swing, with a stage, sound system and seating arrangements made for the official programme. However, heavy rain exposed apparent flaws in the infrastructure as water began seeping into parts of the station building. Sound equipment, speakers, chairs and other materials arranged for the event were seen standing in accumulated rainwater. The unexpected leakage disrupted the preparations and raised concerns over the durability and quality of the recently completed works. Locals alleged that a newly developed public facility should not experience such problems even before its for...

Bengaluru: An FIR was registered on Friday, July 17, after a hoax bomb threat was received aboard a Bengaluru-Ahmedabad IndiGo flight shortly before its scheduled departure from the Kempegowda International Airport here, police said. The incident occurred on IndiGo flight 6E-6423, which was scheduled to depart from Bengaluru at 8 pm on July 16, they said. According to the police, a handwritten note stating, “Don’t go. Bomb Hai! Please,” was found by a crew member inside the forward lavatory at around 7.35 pm. Following the discovery, standard operating procedures were immediately initiated, and a thorough security check of the aircraft was carried out. However, no suspicious object was found. In its complaint lodged at the KIAL Airport police station, the airline said the threat caused significant disruption and raised concerns over the safety of passengers, crew and the airline. “We request your assistance in investigating this incident and...