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Bengaluru: The Bengaluru-based realtor, who died under suspicious circumstances after falling from the fourth floor of a building here on Thursday, was in an inebriated state at the time of the incident, officials said on Friday while rejecting claims of foul play. Police after a preliminary investigation said that 63-year-old Munanjinappa had fallen while “walking on the terrace of the residence of his third wife in an inebriated state”. Also Read MP: Woman dragged, kicked in public, police arrest 3 persons after video goes viral Munanjinappa’s first wife had suspected foul play and filed a murder complaint at Bengaluru’s Annapoorneshwari Nagar police station. She alleged that Munanjinappa’s third wife Geetha had killed him. The deceased owned land worth crores in and around Bengaluru and had married thrice. He was living with his first wife Umadevi in Bagalagunte. Munanjinappa had married Geetha seven years ago. The police are tracking down the details of the second wife.

Bengaluru : Former US president Barack Obama and Tibetan religious head Dalai Lama will visit Mandya in Karnataka in December to lay foundation stone for an International Yoga and Meditation Centre. The spiritual centre is built by Bhutayi Trust at Hallegere village in Mandya, the Chief Minister’s Office said on Thursday. A delegation led by an American doctor Dr Lakshminarasimha Murthy along with Mandya District In-Charge Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seeking assistance to provide facilities in Hallegere village such as helipad, road, drains, electricity, drinking water etc, the CMO said in a statement. Also Read Barack Obama warns Joe Biden of Donald’s ‘strengths’ Responding positively, the CM assured to hold an officers meeting shortly, it added. The members of the delegation explained the nature of work of the centre and said it will be a great contribution not only to Hallegere and Mandya district but to the entire state. Siddaramaiah assur

Shivamogga: The Karnataka Minister for Infrastructure Development, Large and Medium Industries, M.B. Patil announced a subsidy of Rs 500 for every on-site availed ticket to travel from Shivamogga airport. Speaking at a function to mark the commencement of flight services from Shivamogga airport, Minister Patil said, “To facilitate air travel for ordinary citizens, the Shivamogga Airport will provide air ticket facilities on-site and additionally, a subsidy of Rs 500 will be extended on each ticket purchased here for one year.” Also Read Steady rise in onion prices triggers concern in Karnataka Patil expressed confidence that the flight service to Shivamogga would catalyse industrial, economic, tourism, and educational growth in the region. He outlined the government’s focus on extending direct flight services to major cities such as Delhi, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, and Tirupati. To accommodate Airbus-320 flights and night landings, the airport will be equipped according to rev

Bengaluru: Just when the people of Karnataka were heaving a sigh of relief with prices of tomatoes coming down from their sky-rocketing levels, the steady rise in the rates of onions is again raising concerns among the people. Onion is a major ingredient that is used in most dishes in Karnataka, both in vegetarian and non-vegetarian households. Till recently, 5 kg of onion was sold for Rs 100, which has now come down to 3 kg for the same price. Also Read Hiked duty on onion exports must be lifted: Sharad Pawar At many paces, onions are being sold for Rs 42-45 a kg, which poor qualit onions are being sold for Rs 30 per kg. Market sources said that they are expecting arrival of the crop from Chitradurga, Davanagere and Challakere region and parts of north Karnataka. Following the rain deficit this monsoon, onion farmers’ are keeping their fingers crossed over the crop yield. Many families are planning to make bulk purchases from the wholesale markets as onions can be stored f

Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy was admitted to a private hospital on Wednesday after complaining of weakness and discomfort. The 63-year-old Janata Dal (Secular) leader, son of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, was immediately evaluated, and treatment was begun, Apollo Hospitals said in a health bulletin, adding that he has responded well. “Currently, Kumaraswamy is haemodynamically stable, comfortable and coherent and he has been kept under close observation, ” it said. “Let us collectively send our thoughts and prayers for his swift recovery,” it added. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Bengaluru: Giving an update on its Aditya-L1 mission to study the Sun, ISRO said on Wednesday the launch rehearsal and the rocket’s internal checks have been completed. The mission is scheduled to be launched on September 2 at 11.50 am from the Sriharikota spaceport. Aditya-L1 spacecraft is designed for providing remote observations of the solar corona and in situ observations of the solar wind at L1 (Sun-Earth Lagrangian point), which is about 1.5 million kilometres from the earth. It will be the first dedicated Indian space mission for observations of the Sun to be launched by the Bengaluru-headquartered space agency. The spacecraft — the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun — would be launched by PSLV-C57 rocket. “The preparations for the launch are progressing”, ISRO said in a social media post today. “The Launch Rehearsal – Vehicle Internal Checks are completed”. PSLV-C57/Aditya-L1 Mission: The preparations for the launch are progressing. The Launch

Mysuru: Congress-ruled Karnataka government on Wednesday rolled out the ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme one among five poll promises made by the Congress during its election campaign. Under the scheme, the state government will provide Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of BPL families. The scheme was launched in the presence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and former president Rahul Gandhi. At the launch event in Karnataka’s Mysuru, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said that today crores of women had received Rs 2000 directly into their bank accounts. “Before the elections, the Congress party had made five promises to Karnataka. We had said that when Congress party and its leaders say something, they do it. Today, when we click on the tablet, crores of women receive Rs 2000 directly into their bank accounts,” Rahul Gandhi said. “Like today, Crores of women will be getting Rs 2000 monthly in their bank accounts through direct transfer method,” he said. “We had told you that

Bengaluru: The Congress government in Karnataka is all set to launch ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme, offering monthly aid of Rs 2,000 each to about 1.1 crore women heads of family, at a function in Mysuru on Wednesday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar offered prayers on Tuesday at the famous Chamundeshwari temple in the district headquarters town of Mysuru, where the scheme would be launched by AICC President M Mallikarjun Kharge at the function that would also be attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Also Read Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar offer special prayers; declare unity “As many as 1.1 crore women heads of households will be given Rs 2,000 every month,” Siddararamaiah told reporters in Mysuru, his home district on Tuesday. The government has earmarked Rs 17,500 crore for ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ programme in the current financial year. ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme is one of the five pre-poll ‘guarantees’ of the Congress, which ousted the BJP from power in the Assembl

Bengaluru: The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope instrument onboard ‘Pragyan’ rover of Chandrayaan-3 has unambiguously confirmed the presence of sulphur on the lunar surface near south pole, through first-ever in-situ measurements, ISRO said on Tuesday. It also said the instrument also detected aluminium, calcium, iron, chromium, titanium, manganese, silicon and oxygen, as expected. “The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument onboard Chandrayaan-3 Rover has made the first-ever in-situ measurements on the elemental composition of the lunar surface near the south pole. These in-situ measurements confirm the presence of Sulphur (S) in the region unambiguously, something that was not feasible by the instruments onboard the orbiters,” the space agency said in a statement. Chandrayaan-3 Mission: In-situ scientific experiments continue ….. Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope (LIBS) instrument onboard the Rover unambiguously confirms the presence of Sulphur (S)

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru police have been urged to take action against a youth who allegedly threatened a burqa-clad girl and a skull cap-wearing boy for chanting ‘Jai Sri Ram’. After a video went viral showing the burqa-clad girl and the skull cap-wearing youth chanting ‘Jai Sri Ram’, a youth threatened them on social media saying they would be “cut into pieces” if they dare to chant ‘Jai Sri Ram’ in that attire. Also Read Compulsory Kannada in madrasas: Karnataka govt’s move hailed In the video, the accused youth could be heard telling them to first take off the burqa and the skull cap, and then say whatever they want. This Muxlin guy from Bangaluru, Karnataka, is openly threatening to cu/t off a girl frm the middle fr Chanting "Jai Shri Ram" wearing a Burqa nd Hijab. Will the ambassadors of Hijab stand for this Hijabi girl for her right to wear burqa nd chant whatever she feels like.?? pic.twitter.com/hRDDQJFh8q — The Right Wing Guy (@rightwing_guy) August

Bengaluru: Kannada groups and activists have welcomed the Congress government’s decision to make the language compulsory in madrassas. Arun Javagal, state organisational secretary of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike and a software professional talking to IANS, welcomed the Congress government’s move. “This will help the children from the minority community to come to the mainstream. Though they can speak the Kannada language, they will learn to write and read which will benefit them,” he stated. Various Kannada groups have complimented and congratulated Minister Zameer Ahmad Khan for the initiative. Sources explain that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, an ardent Kannada lover, has instructed all his cabinet colleagues to encourage the use of Kannada language at all levels. Minister for Wakf, Muzarai and Housing B.Z. Zameer Ahmad Khan had directed the officials of Minority Welfare Department to take immediate steps in this regard. There are 1,265 registered Madrassas under the Wakf board. T

Mysuru : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday declared unity after offering special prayers to the ‘Nada Devate’ (state goddess) Chamundeshwari in Mysuru in the backdrop of the Congress-led government completing 100 days in office. While replying to a query over differences between him and the Chief Minister, Shivakumar told reporters: “Let them keep making comments. You will keep seeing us together.” Siddaramaiah, who was standing beside his Deputy, added that the relationship between them is getting stronger after they (Opposition) started talking about it. Both leaders with cabinet ministers visited the Chamundeshwari temple atop the Chamundi Hills. Also Read Cauvery dispute: Karnataka’s interest would be protected, says DyCM Shivakumar Siddaramaiah told the reporters he along with Shivakumar had come to the deity on May 9, a day before the Assembly polls. “We emerged victorious and are implementing one of the major guarantee sch

Mysuru : Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated on Tuesday that the interest of Karnataka would be protected in connection with the Cauvery issue. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Shivakumar said that the Supreme Court was going to give its verdict soon over the Cauvery dispute and he would react after the judgment. The Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal (CWDT) has ordered to release 5 TMC water every day for 15 days to Tamil Nadu. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar had stated that the order was not final. Also Read CWDT order to release Cauvery water to TN not final: Shivakumar The Karnataka government has approached the Supreme Court over the issue. The CWDT had passed its order earlier on Monday. Talking about the guarantee schemes, Shivakumar maintained that with the blessings of ‘Nada devate (state deity)’ Chamundeshwari, the government was successful in implementing guarantee schemes. “Before elections we had placed guarantee cards before the deity and o

Mysuru: The order of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal (CWDT) to release 5 TMC water every day for 15 days to Tamil Nadu is not final, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also holds the water resources portfolio, said on Monday. Speaking to reporters here, Shivakumar said, “We will present our case before the Supreme Court on Tuesday. We will take action as per the directions of the apex court.” Also Read Cong take on Cauvery row: BJP instigating people, won’t succeed Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that the government will consult legal experts on this issue. “We are trying to adhere to the distress formula. But we don’t have water storage,” he said. The CWDT had passed its order earlier on Monday. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Kochi: A total of 139 passengers on board an Indigo flight from Kochi to Bengaluru were deboarded at the international airport here on Monday after receiving a call regarding the presence of a bomb in the aircraft. The flight — 6E6482 — was scheduled to depart for Bengaluru at 10.30 AM, CIAL said in a statement. However, as the aircraft was getting ready for departure, a bomb threat call was received at the airport’s CISF control room specifically about the Bengaluru bound flight, the Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) said. Also Read Delhi-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Patna airport “Subsequently the aircraft was shifted to the isolation parking bay. All 139 passengers — including an infant — were offloaded and shifted to the security hold area,” it said. As per protocol, a bomb threat assessment committee chaired by the Airport Director was convened and interventions as per established procedure involving CISF Quick Response Team (QRT), bomb squad, Sta

Bengaluru: The video of a rape accused making an escape after jumping the 40 feet tall prison wall has gone viral on social media in Karnataka. However, the police has nabbed the accused and sent him back to the prison. The 23-year-old Vasantha, an auto driver was jailed in connection with a rape case in Davanagere Sub-jail. Vasantha, a resident of Karuru in the outskirts of Davanagere city was arrested by Davanagere Women’s police station on Saturday and sent to jail. Also Read Karnataka Police file rape case against Congress leader from Telangana Vasantha after landing in jail had jumped the wall from 40 feet and made an escape. The footage showed even as his leg was hurt after the jump, he managed to limp towards the road and caught an auto to escape. The entire incident was captured on CCTV footage. Basavanagara Police had lodged a fresh case in this regard and launched a hunt for the accused. The accused was found in Duggavathi village in Harihara taluk, police said on M

Mysuru : As part of “Operation Hasta”, all the BJP and JD(S) leaders who believe in the ideologies of the Congress would be inducted in the party, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said here on Monday. Speaking to reporters, he attacked BJP saying that it has gone bankrupt in the state. They are not able to appoint a Leader of Opposition even after almost 100 days of the government formation. “This had never happened in the history of Karnataka for any opposition party,” CM Siddaramaiah ridiculed. Meanwhile, sources stated that the Congress has evolved a strategy to pull the leaders from opposition parties. The lower cadre leaders and local leaders are being targetted and poached in the first phase. Also Read Siddaramaiah reiterates govt commitment to fulfilling pre-poll guarantees Later, when the top leader comes under pressure as he loses his large chunk of trusted aides, the Congress top leadership will establish contact with him and pull him into the party. The task o

Bengaluru : The Karnataka Police have lodged a rape case against a Congress leader from Telangana. According to police, the case has been lodged against Kumbham Shivakumar Reddy. Reddy is Narayanpet District Congress President in Telangana. It is alleged that he committed the offence at a private hotel in Bengaluru. The Cubbon Park police have registered a case against Reddy and are investigating the case. Reddy had contested for an MLA post in the 2018 Assembly elections from Narayanpet but was defeated. Also Read Meerpet gangrape case: Hyderabad police arrest 7 accused Police sources said that earlier also a rape and cheating case was lodged with the Panjagutta police station in Hyderabad against the accused. The victim had alleged that she was called to a five star hotel and sexually exploited there. The victim had also alleged that the leader had captured her nude pictures on camera and was blackmailing her. More details are yet to emerge in the Bengaluru case. Get the

Bengaluru: The people of Karnataka despite it being one of the most prosperous and contributing states in the country are worst affected by inflation in every sector. The results of the assembly elections in Karnataka showed how ordinary people suffered due to the rising prices of staples, and veggies and the overall cost of living index. The guarantee schemes of the Congress, which were rubbished by the BJP leadership as the politics of freebies, helped the grand old party to register a thumping victory in the elections. The Congress and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made inflation a major issue in the elections which struck a chord with the people.         However, the IT sector is giving a boost to this scenario by helping the economy of Karnataka, according to experts. Also Read Plea filed in Karnataka HC seeking disqualification of BJP MLA Bhavesh Kothari, Founder and CEO of Property First, told IANS that, “The cost of living in Karnataka is 1.29 times more expensive as c

Bengaluru: ISRO on Saturday said two of the three Chandrayaan-3 mission objectives have been achieved while the third — in-situ scientific experiments — is underway. The national space agency headquartered here also said all the payloads of Chandrayaan-3 mission are performing normally. “Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Of the 3 mission objectives, demonstration of a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface is accomplished. Demonstration of Rover roving on the moon is accomplished. Conducting in-situ scientific experiments is underway. All payloads are performing normally,” ISRO said on X’, formerly known as Twitter. Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Of the 3⃣ mission objectives, 🔸Demonstration of a Safe and Soft Landing on the Lunar Surface is accomplished☑️ 🔸Demonstration of Rover roving on the moon is accomplished☑️ 🔸Conducting in-situ scientific experiments is underway. All payloads are… — ISRO (@isro) August 26, 2023 India on Wednesday scripted history as ISRO’s ambitious thir

Bengaluru: With the pictures of Karnataka BJP leaders welcoming and waving at Prime Minister Narendra Modi from behind barricade during his visit to ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru going viral, state Congress leaders termed it as slavery. Former JD (S) MLC Ramesh Babu said that BJP leaders were made to stand like “street dogs” during the visit of Prime Minister Modi to ISRO. Karnataka BJP unit President Nalin Kumar Kateel, MLA Muniratna, former ministers and MLAs R. Ashoka, K. Gopalaiah, N. Muniratna, and others were seen in a picture waving at the Prime Minister when he crossed through route to reach the ISRO.. Karnataka Congress said, “BJP’s state President, sitting MLAs and former ministers are made to stand on the streets. They are first victims of dictatorship… Doesn’t this also mean that the BJP leaders who are waving at PM Modi without self-esteem and self-respect have reached the heights of slavery.” ಬಿಜೆಪಿಯ ರಾಜ್ಯಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ, ಮಾಜಿ ಸಚಿವರುಗಳು, ಹಾಲಿ ಶಾಸಕರುಗಳು, ಹೀಗೆ ಬೀದಿಪಾಲ

Bengaluru : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday raised the slogan “Jai Vigyan Jai Anusandhan” outside HAL airport after his arrival in Bengaluru. “I could not stop myself as I was not in the country, but I decided to visit Bengaluru first and meet our scientists right after visiting India,” PM Modi said outside HAL airport in Bengaluru. Also Read ‘Barring’ Karnataka CM from receiving PM Modi at airport petty politics: Jairam Meanwhile, the Prime Minister also greeted people gathered outside HAL airport in Bengaluru. PM Modi will meet scientists of the ISRO team involved in the Chandrayaan-3 Mission at ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network Mission Control Complex on Saturday. The Prime Minister watched the live telecast from Johannesburg of the historic touchdown of lander Vikram on the Moon on Wednesday, while he was attending the 15th BRICS Summit. After a 40-day journey into space, the Chandrayaan-3 lander, ‘Vikram’, touched down on the uncharted lunar South Pol

Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Friday felicitated ISRO Chairman S Somanath and his team for the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission. Gehlot went to ISRO headquarters and greeted the Chandrayaan-3 team that made India proud. Also Read Surat police summon man for claiming to have designed Chandrayaan-3 “The Governor lauded Somanath and his dedicated team for their relentless pursuit of advancing space exploration and research. Their unwavering commitment has not only brought pride to the nation but also showcases India’s prowess on the global space stage,” the Raj Bhavan said in a statement. The Governor expressed confidence that their ongoing efforts would continue to inspire future generations and elevate India’s standing in the field of space science. India on Wednesday scripted history as its third unmanned Moon mission’s Lander Module made a flawless soft-landing, making it only the fourth country to achieve this feat, and first to reach the uncharted s

Bengaluru: Former Congress MLA Sowmya Reddy, the defeated Congress candidate has filed a petition before the Karnataka High Court to disqualify BJP MLA C.K. Ramamurthy who won by a narrow margin of 16 votes from the Jayanagar assembly constituency in Bengaluru. The bench headed by Justice S. Rachaiah looking into the petition has issued summons to BJP MLA Ramamurthy. The petitioner Sowmya Reddy contended that she was ahead in the counting of votes of Electronic Voting Machies (EVM). But, things changed while counting postal ballot votes. Also Read Chandrayaan-3 mission: PM to visit Bengaluru to congratulate ISRO team While counting 827 votes, different total count numbers emerged every time. The postal ballot papers without concerned officers’ signatures were counted for voting, Sowmya Reddy claimed and sought the court’s direction for recounting 827 postal ballot votes. She also claimed that the vote-counting process has been videographed and the footage needs to be verified

Bengaluru : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Bengaluru on August 26, to greet the ISRO scientists and officials for the successful landing of Candrayaan-3’s lander and deployment of rover on moon’s surface. The Karnataka BJP is planning a grand welcome for the Prime Minister by organising a mega road show in the city on his arrival, senior BJP leader and former Minister R Ashoka said on Thursday. “PM Narendra Modi is coming on August 26. We will be receiving him in big numbers with more than 6,000 people at HAL airport. There, he might address the people of Bengaluru. Our (BJP) national leader Santosh ji (General Sec B L Santosh) just spoke to me to organise a mega roadshow in Peenya, I have spoken to Dasarahalli MLA Muniraju on this,” he said. Speaking to reporters here, Ashoka said the Prime Minister has given the opportunity to the people of Bengaluru to share this joy with him. “We the people of Bengaluru will give Modi a grand welcome, because ISRO means Benagluru and

New Delhi: The Karnataka government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that Tamil Nadu’s application demanding release of water from Cauvery river is wholly misconceived as it is based on an erroneous assumption that this water year is a normal one, and not a distressed water year. The Karnataka government submitted before the Supreme Court that it is not obliged to ensure water prescribed for a normal year, because a distress condition has arisen in the Cauvery basin due to the failure of southwest monsoon. It said the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) recorded that water inflows into four reservoirs in Karnataka were lesser by 42.5 percent up to August 9, and Tamil Nadu itself had acknowledged that rainfall is lesser by 25 percent in its application filed before the Supreme Court. Karnataka claimed that Tamil Nadu, instead of presenting its case before CWMA, walked out of the meeting and “has to blame itself for failing to use an opportunity before the CWMA”. Also Rea