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Bengaluru: An unidentified man suddenly tried to approach Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who was on the stage at an event here on Sunday and the security staff immediately whisked him away from the spot. In the video, a man with a shawl in his hand, can be seen suddenly jumping onto the stage where Siddaramaiah was seated along with other dignitaries during the ‘International Day of Democracy’ event in front of Vidhana Soudha, the seat of state legislature and Secretariat here. Also Read ‘Siddaramaiah built house on site allotted to Dalit with disability,’ says Kumaraswamy The person wearing a red and yellow Kannada flag-like scarf, manages to throw a shawl towards the CM, who was looking at the developments unfolding with surprise, and the security staff whisks him away. According to police sources, the person who is said to be from Kanakapura was detained for questioning. They said he was apparently approaching the CM to present him the shawl, and threw it towards

Tumakuru : Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday said BJP MLA N Munirathna, arrested in connection with two cases registered against him for allegedly issuing death threats to a BBMP contractor, has been sent to two-day police custody. The Minister ruled out any vendetta politics behind the former Minister’s arrest and said the action was taken in accordance with law. Munirathna, who represents Rajarajeshwari Nagar Assembly segment in Bengaluru, was picked up from Nangli village in Kolar’s Mulbagal on Saturday evening on charges of harassing a Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) contractor for bribe, using casteist slurs against a former corporator, cheating, criminal intimidation and outraging a woman’s modesty. Also Read Karnataka BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks against PM Modi in US Contractor Cheluvaraju, who is one of the complainants, has also released a purported audio recording of a phone conversation between him and Munirathna. “A complaint has b

Bengaluru : Karnataka on Sunday marked the ‘International Day of Democracy’ by forming a ‘historic’ 2,500-km-long human chain as a symbol of equality, unity, fraternity, and participative governance. The massive human chain, which according to the Karnataka government will be the “world’s longest”, is being formed across the state from Bidar to Chamarajanagar, covering all 31 districts. The state government has taken the lead in organising the large-scale event to mark the day in association with civil society. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah joined the human chain at the main event held in front of Vidhana Soudha, the seat of state legislature and secretariat here, along with senior Ministers and officials. Also Read Karnataka govt begins review of pending graft cases against Oppn leaders The CM led by reading the preamble of the Constitution, following which people from various walks of life, including transgenders and differently-abled people held hands to form the human chain

Bengaluru: Union Minister and JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday accused Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of building a house illegally on a site allotted to a Dalit with a disability during his tenure as the deputy chief minister. He said the allegations against the CM regarding illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife in a layout by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), in connection with which the Governor has given approval for investigation against him, were not the only ones committed by Siddaramaiah in Mysuru. “….haven’t we now seen what he has done for the farmers? Are we not seeing (developments) in Mysuru (referring to MUDA site allotment scam)? Let these15 sites (14 actually) be there on one side. As the Deputy CM, he had built a house. On whose land did you build the house. Do you want records of it? I’m asking the chief minister,” Kumaraswamy said. Also Read Kumaraswamy slams Karnataka govt over clashes during religious procession

A group of people carrying a Ganesh idol approached Townhall in Bengaluru to protest against a stone pelting incident that occurred during an immersion procession in Nagamangla taluk on September 12. The protestors were demanding action against the stone pelters and the release of Hindu members who were arrested during the clash. As per city rules, protests are only allowed at Freedom Park. Hence the protest, which was organised by the Bengaluru Metropolitan Ganesh Utsav Committee, was denied permission by the police. A senior police official said that about 40 individuals were taken into custody. To maintain law and order, the police team snatched the Ganesh idol from the protestors and placed it in an empty police van for its safety. They later transferred the idol to a jeep and subsequently conducted the immersion (Visarjan) of the idol. The sight of the solitary Ganesh in the van attracted the attention of photographers, prompting the police to quickly assess the potential fo

Bengaluru: The Special Investigation Team’s third charge sheet in the sexual assault case against former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna has revealed that he used to force the victim to wear his choice of lingerie and laugh while carrying out the heinous act. The SIT, investigating the case, submitted the 1,691-page charge sheet to the Special Court for MLAs/MPs on Friday and attached the victim’s statement to it. Also Read Sex scandal: CID submits 1,632 pages of addl chargesheet against Prajwal The victim said that Prajwal repeatedly raped her at gunpoint, filmed her and took screenshots of her nude videos. He insisted that the victim should not cry during the sexual assault and she should be laughing all through, police sources said. Prajwal repeatedly raped the victim for three years from 2020 to 2023. He had called her to his Holenarasipura residence and raped her at 12.30 p.m. in a room on the third floor of the house. Every time, he committed the crime, he use

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has expedited the investigation into the various scams involving the BJP and JD-S leaders while the committee comprising cabinet ministers formed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held its first meeting in Bengaluru on Friday. Speaking to the press after heading a meeting held in the committee room of Vidhana Soudha, Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated that departmental reviews have been conducted to expedite the investigations of various scams currently under scrutiny by the government and investigative agencies. Also Read Complaint of Rs 68 cr fraud filed against CM Siddaramaiah in MLAs/MPs court “Since this was the first meeting, no decisions have been made yet. We have reviewed all the cases and noted the ones that need fresh investigation. We will complete the process within two months and submit a report to the cabinet,” he said. The move comes amid the BJP intensifying its agitation for the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in

Bengaluru: Adding to the woes of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, yet another private complaint has been lodged against him and others in the Special Court for MLAs/MPs in Bengaluru, alleging a fraud of over Rs 68 crore committed against the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Senior BJP leader and RTI activist N.R. Ramesh, on Friday, made the complaint seeking the court to grant permission for filing a criminal case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others. The petitioner has also made Minister of Energy K.J. George, then Principal Secretary Lakshminarayan, Major P. Manivannan, then Principal Secretary and Manjunath Prasad, then Commissioner of BBMP and others as parties in the case. Ramesh has submitted the memorandum of complaint under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. The complainant stated on Friday that, “During the previous term of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah from 2013-2018, the complaint was lodged with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (AC

New Delhi: JD(S) leader and Union minister H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday said the the “failure” and “inefficiency” of the Karnataka government was responsible for the clashes during a Ganesh idol immersion procession in his home constituency Mandya. The incident, he said, reflects poorly on the state government’s ability to maintain law and order. Clashes broke out between two groups during the immersion procession in Nagamangala, following which mobs went on a rampage targeting several shops and vehicles leading to a tense situation. Police said 52 people have been arrested following Wednesday night’s incidents and prohibitory orders preventing the assembly of more than four people have been imposed in this town in Mandya district till September 14 as a precautionary measure. Also Read Karnataka: 2 groups clash during Ganesh idol procession, 52 held Home Minister G Parameshwara said the clashes cannot be termed as “communal violence” as he maintained that the incident happene

Nagamangala: Clashes broke out between two groups during a Ganesh idol immersion procession here following which mobs went on a rampage targeting several shops and vehicles leading to a tense situation. Police said 52 people have been arrested following Wednesday night’s incidents and prohibitory orders preventing the assembly of more than four people have been imposed in this town in Mandya district till September 14 as a precautionary measure. A few people, including two policemen, sustained minor injuries in stone-pelting. The situation has been brought under control and additional security forces have been deployed, they said. According to police, an argument broke out between two groups, when the Ganesh idol procession by devotees from Badarikoppalu village reached a place of worship on Wednesday, and some miscreants hurled stones, which escalated the situation Following the clashes between the two groups, a few shops were vandalised and goods torched and vehicles set on fir

The Bengaluru police have filed a chargesheet against actress Hema who has been tested positive for drugs following a rave party raid conducted by the central crime branch (CCB) at a farmhouse near Electronics City on May 15. Hema along with 88 others have been named in the chargesheet. Police confirmed the presence of MDMA in her body after the forensic science laboratory report was released. The party was organised at GR Farms in Singena Agrahara by Vasu L, who has also been named in the chargesheet. It was a birthday celebration and the anniversary of his event management company. Also Read Rave party bust: Telugu actress Hema released from Bengaluru prison Soon after the raid was conducted, actress Hema denied her presence at the party. In a video recorded by her, she claimed she was in Hyderabad at that time. “All your news is wrong. I have been brought here just now. They have collected samples of my hair, nails, urine, and blood. It is not known whether the report will

Bengaluru: All eyes are on the Karnataka High Court, which is due to complete its hearing on Thursday in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and may pronounce its order on the matter. A bench, headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, will conclude the process of hearing the writ petition filed by the Chief Minister, challenging the order of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot sanctioning his prosecution. Also Read All those who benefit from nature have a responsibility to protect it: CM Siddaramaiah Siddaramaiah has sought quashing of the order by the Governor. Senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for the Chief Minister, will present the second round of submissions on Thursday. The bench is most likely to reserve its judgment, but sources also say that it might pronounce the order following the conclusion of the arguments and counter-arguments. The proceedings will begin from noon onwards. The verdict in this case would b

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that everyone who is benefiting from nature has a responsibility to protect it and that afforestation should increase since the state does not have adequate forest cover. He paid floral tributes at the Martyrs’ Memorial at Aranya Bhavan on the occasion of National Forest Martyrs’ Day. Also Read Tribal Board money used in Lok Sabha elections, says Karnataka BJP “It is a good thing that the number of elephants and tigers in the state is increasing. But more effective work needs to be done to avoid animal-human conflict and protect human and animal wealth. He called for the use of modern technology available for this purpose,” he said. Siddaramaiah said the compensation amount given to the families of forest martyrs has been increased from Rs 30 to 50 lakh. Emphasising that forest martyrs are the saviours of mankind, he wished that their sacrifice would be an inspiration for forest conservation. Get the latest updat

Bengaluru : The BJP launched a fresh attack on the Karnataka government on Wednesday in connection with its alleged involvement in the irregularities in the tribal welfare Board. The BJP claimed that a substantial portion of the money was used in the Lok Sabha elections and raised questions on the grand old party winning nine seats in the state. Karnataka BJP President, BY Vijayendra, taking to his X handle on Wednesday stated, “It has become evident that a substantial portion of the looted money was used in the Lok Sabha elections. The way Congress managed to win nine seats in the state’s Lok Sabha elections, particularly the outcome in Bellary, provides the answer.” “The Congress, which had previously won elections with black money is now stooping to a new low by using looted money from government accounts for elections. “This proves that the Congress party’s leadership has no moral standing left, and they will not hesitate to follow any disgraceful path to win elections,” Vijay

Bengaluru: A group of Congress leaders have written to Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to warn party leaders and state ministers, who are weighing in for the chief minister’s post, in the event of leadership change in Karnataka. The signatories of the letter, including current and former lawmakers and some ex-ministers, have also urged him to issue a direction not to issue damaging statements in the future, in the interest of the Congress party and the state of Karnataka. Also Read Karnataka BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks against PM Modi in US As Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s petition challenging the Governor’s sanction for his prosecution in the MUDA site allotment case is being heard in the High Court, Congress leaders seem to be preparing for a race to become CM, in case of leadership change in the state, with several of them openly expressing their desire. “…… more than six leaders, including senior ministers, are issuing statements claiming the post o

Bengaluru : The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday issued an ex-parte interim order barring media outlets from broadcasting, printing, or publishing any information from the chargesheet against Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is accused along with 16 others in the Renukaswamy murder case. `The restriction will remain in place until the next hearing. Justice Hemant Chandangoudar, presiding over a single-judge bench, passed the order following a plea by the 47-year-old actor, who requested the court to restrain media organisations from disseminating confidential details contained in the chargesheet and other materials gathered during the investigation. The case is pending before a Magistrate court. The High Court noted that despite an injunction issued by a lower court on August 27 in a suit filed by Darshan’s wife Vijayalakshmi, media outlets continued to share confidential information. Finding merit in the petitioner’s arguments, the court ordered media outlets, identified as

Bengaluru : Karnataka BJP on Tuesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP in the US. Taking to social media X, State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra said, “Rahul Gandhi’s statements in the US reveal how out of touch he is with India’s pulse. To claim the people no longer support BJP or Prime Minister Modi is to ignore the mandate given to us for a historic third straight term.” Rahul Gandhi’s statements in the U.S. reveal how out of touch he is with India's pulse. To claim the people no longer support BJP or PM Modi is to ignore the mandate given to us for a historic 3rd straight term. The people didn’t vote out of fear—they voted for hope, progress,… pic.twitter.com/uBeoBZVxDw — Vijayendra Yediyurappa (@BYVijayendra) September 10, 2024 “The people didn’t vote out of fear—they voted for hope, progress, and a stronger future. “Under Prime Minister Modi, we’ve not only upheld the Constitution but made it a livi

Bengaluru: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has submitted 1,632 pages of additional chargesheet on Monday against former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda’s grandson Prajwal Revanna, the prime accused in the sex video scandal case. The chargesheet was submitted to the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) court by the SIT officials on Monday. A source with the police said that the chargesheet comprises a list of 113 witnesses in connection with the rape and kidnap of a maid who used to work at his house. Also Read Hearing on POCSO case against Yediyurappa adjourned to Sept 19 Earlier, the police had submitted to court 2,000 pages of a preliminary chargesheet which included 123 witnesses in the case. Prajwal Revanna had allegedly committed sexual assault in the Basavanagudi house in Bengaluru. He had attacked and sexually assaulted the woman who came to clean the house when his mother, Bhavani Revanna, was not pre

Bengaluru: A fast-track special court has sentenced a 51-year-old man from Tamil Nadu to three years of imprisonment for sexually harassing a minor girl during a Doha-Bengaluru flight. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on Ammawasai Murugesan. The incident took place on June 27, 2023, when Murugesan, under the influence of alcohol, inappropriately touched the minor girl while on the flight. The girl’s mother objected to his actions, after which flight attendants changed their seats. Upon landing, the girl’s father reported the matter to Kempegowda International Airport police, leading to Murugesan’s arrest under Section 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He was granted bail on July 27, 2023. During the trial, the victim testified via video link as she was abroad. Last week, the Additional District and Sessions Fast-Track Special Court in Bengaluru Rural district found Murugesan guilty and convicted him under the POCSO Act. The court order

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday charge sheeted four accused in the high-profile Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram Cafe blast case. The charge sheeted accused — Mussavir Hussain Shazib, Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taaha, Maaz Muneer Ahmed and Muzammil Shareef — were earlier arrested and are currently in judicial custody in the case, the NIA said in a statement. Taaha and Shazib were funded by their handler through crypto currencies, it said. The funds were used by the accused to perpetrate various acts of violence in Bengaluru, NIA investigations have revealed. “These included a failed IED attack at the State BJP Office, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, on the day of Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya on January 22, after which the two key accused had planned the Rameshwaram Cafe blast,” the statement said. The charge sheet was filed in a special NIA court in Bengaluru. Also Read Rameshwaram Cafe blast: Union min apologizes for controversial remarks The IED explosion, w

Bengaluru : A court here on Monday extended till September 12 the judicial custody of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa along with his friend Pavithra Gowda and others, who are accused in the Renukaswamy murder case. All the 17 accused, including Darshan and Pavithra, were produced before the 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court through video conferencing from various prisons across the state, where they are lodged, as their judicial custody ended today. Police last week submitted to the court a 3,991-page preliminary charge sheet in the case. Darshan is currently lodged in Ballari prison. He was shifted there from the Parappana Agrahara Central jail here by obtaining court permission, after a photograph of him hanging out with three others, including a rowdy-sheeter, on the lawns of the jail had gone viral, sparking an uproar. Also Read Police submit 3,991-paged preliminary charge sheet, Darshan accused No. 2 In the picture, the actor is seen in a relaxed mood

Bengaluru : The High Court bench headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna will take up the matter of the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam allegedly involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday and Advocate General (AG) Shashi Kiran Shetty will make his submission in favour of the CM in the case. CM Siddaramaiah has filed a writ petition before the High Court challenging the order by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who gave sanction for prosecution against him in the case. CM Siddaramaiah has sought interim relief against the order and also demanded quashing of the order. The CM is represented by senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi and the Governor’s office is represented by the Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta. The MUDA case will be taken up by the court later this afternoon. Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty is expected to counter the arguments made by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who has argued that the cabinet did not exercise its discretion when it sent i