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Bagalkote: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said he has directed the state Chief Secretary to examine Tamil Nadu’s actions regarding a ban on RSS activities on government premises. This comes after a letter from his cabinet colleague and Minister for Electronics, IT/BT and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge calling for a statewide ban on RSS activities in government institutions and public premises, claiming that such activities violate India’s unity and the Constitution. Also Read Priyank Kharge urges Karnataka CM to ban RSS activities “Priyank Kharge has written a letter. He has said that RSS was using government premises, and to do what the government in Tamil Nadu has done (to stop it). I have asked the Chief Secretary to verify and see what has been done in Tamil Nadu,” Siddaramaiah told reporters here in response to a question. In a letter to the chief minister dated October 4, Kharge, son of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, alleged ...

Hyderabad: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Bengaluru Zonal Unit, arrested three individuals and seized a total of 45.4 kg hydroponic ganja and 6 kg of Psilocybin mushrooms. According to a press release, two out of the three accused were arrested earlier. They were travelling from Colombo to Bengaluru. Upon interrogation, they revealed the third accused’s name and their handler, a Sri Lankan national, who was to arrive on a later flight. The authorities arrested the Sri Lankan national and seized another 14 kg of hydroponic ganja and 2 kg of Psilocybin mushrooms. The drugs were hidden in 250 vacuum-sealed food tins. A case has been registered and further investigations. This year, NCB Bengaluru has successfully seized 220 kg of hydroponic ganja across 18 cases and arrested 45 people from Kerala, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, the release stated. Also Read Excise dept seizes 20 kg Ganja in Abdullapurmet, arrests man Hydroponic ganja vs Indian ganja According to NCB, ...

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday said that he was in no hurry and knows what his destiny is following reports about a change in chief minister’s post later this year. Shivakumar said this, as he expressed displeasure, accusing some media channels of indulging in “sensationalism and politics” by distorting facts and claiming that he made a statement — time is nearing for him to become the chief minister — during an interaction with the people at the city’s Lal Bagh. Speculations are rife about the change of guard and cabinet reshuffle in the state when the Congress government reaches the halfway mark of its five-year term in November, which is being referred to by some as the “November revolution”. “Some people expressed their desire that I should become the chief minister. They asked me whether the time was nearing for it, that’s all. Don’t distort it and show it in the media that — I said the time is nearing (for becoming CM). Some media are a...

New Delhi: The women’s wing of the Congress on Friday hailed the Karnataka government’s decision of granting one paid leave per month to menstruating employees and said it resonates deeply with the party’s continued efforts to promote women’s health, dignity and economic independence. The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday approved one day of menstrual leave for women working in various sectors, including garments and Information Technology, the government said. “The cabinet today approved at least one day leave for working women in various sectors, right from garments to Information Technology,” state Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil told reporters after the meeting. Also Read Shoe attack on CJI: Bengaluru BJP leader and ex top cop lauds ‘courage’ of attacker In a statement, All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba said the party’s women’s wing warmly welcomes and applauds the Karnataka government’s progressive decision to grant one paid leave per month to men...

Former Bengaluru police commissioner and BJP leader Bhaskar Rao has triggered a political storm by publicly backing suspended lawyer Rakesh Kishore, who attempted to attack Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai inside the Supreme Court on Monday, October 6. Rakesh Kishore, identified as the man who tried to hurl a shoe at the CJI during court proceedings, was immediately suspended by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for professional misconduct. Despite facing widespread condemnation across political circles, Kishore has remained unapologetic, claiming his actions were divinely inspired. ‘I admire your courage’: Bhaskar Rao to attacker Bhaskar Rao, a former IPS officer who joined the BJP in 2023 after quitting the Aam Aadmi Party, courted controversy with an endorsement of Kishore’s conduct. “Even if it is legally and terribly wrong, I admire your courage, at your age, to take a stand and live by it, irrespective of consequences,” the BJP leader said in a social media post referring...

Bengaluru: A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife with a rolling pin, resulting in her death, police said on Tuesday. Preeti Singh (28) and her husband Chota Lal Singh (32), originally from Madhya Pradesh, have been residing with their two children in Chokkasandra. The couple was working in a private company, they said. The husband, who was employed as a helper at the company, allegedly subjected his wife to frequent mental and physical harassment without reason. On September 24, when the wife returned home in the afternoon for lunch, the husband, as usual, picked a quarrel and attacked her with a rolling pin used for making chapatis, striking her severely on the head and body. Also Read Bengaluru police review safety measures for firecracker stalls ahead of Deepawali Later, the injured wife was taken to a hospital in T Dasarahalli, where the husband tried to conceal the assault and informed the doctors that his wife had fallen from a building, they added. ...

Bengaluru: Police, in coordination with civic and regulatory authorities, recently held a meeting to review safety measures ahead of issuing temporary licenses for the sale of firecrackers in the city, an official said on Tuesday. Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said officials from the Fire Department, Electricity Supply Company, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), Pollution Control Board, and GST Department attended the meeting at the Commissioner’s office. Applicants seeking licenses to set up firecracker stalls in the city were also present. “Keeping in mind the major fire accident that occurred in Anekal a few years ago, strict security measures will be implemented,” Singh told reporters. He said guidelines from all departments were discussed to ensure public safety and regulatory compliance during the festive season. According to the Commissioner, a lottery system is being followed to grant licenses to applicants wishing to set up cracker stalls. “So whoe...

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday visited party president Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru and enquired about his health, his office said here. Revanth Reddy in a post on ‘X’ wished Kharge quick recovery and return to active public life. Also Read Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge hospitalised Kharge, 83, recently underwent a pacemaker implantation procedure at M S Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru. Doctors have advised him to rest following the procedure. 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: The Karnataka Health Department on Monday issued an advisory to healthcare institutions in the state not to prescribe or dispense cough and cold syrups to children below the age of two, following incidents of child deaths due to consumption of syrups in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The department has also cautioned all health authorities, medical institutions and centres, stockists, distributors and retailers against the purchase and sale of specified cough syrup that has led to child deaths. In a circular dated October 5, the Food Safety and Drugs Administration (FSDA) said that in view of recent incidents where deaths have been reported in Madhya Pradesh following the consumption of Coldrif Syrup (Batch No. SR-13), manufactured by a Tamil Nadu-based pharma unit, the Tamil Nadu Drugs Control Department has prohibited the purchase, sale and consumption of the said batch in that state. Also Read Telangana govt issues alert over adulterated Coldrif cough syrup Furthe...

Bengaluru: The demand to accord a separate religion status for Lingayats resurfaced on Sunday with a gathering of the community here under the leadership of several of its seers. 5 resolutions passed The ‘Basava Culture Campaign-2025’ organised by “Lingayat Matadeeshara Okkoota”, adopted five resolutions at the valedictory function, which included raising awareness about religious recognition for Lingayats. “All Lingayats are Indians first. The Lingayat religion is the religion of Kannada. Country comes before religion. Always strive for the unity of the country with national consciousness,” said the resolution. Stating that Lingayat religion is the greatest religion founded by Mahatma Basaveshwara and other Sharanas in the 12th century, it said, “Geographically, we are all Hindus. Continue to raise awareness for religious recognition so that Lingayats get government benefits and reservation facilities like Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs.” Also Read Karnataka CM proposes renaming ...

Bengaluru: Amid ongoing speculation about a possible change in chief minister later this year in Karnataka, AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal on Friday dismissed the rumours, asserting that the Congress is fully capable of handling decisions regarding its state leadership. Speaking to reporters here, he said, “The Indian National Congress is capable enough to decide what should happen in our party. Please leave that decision to our party. You don’t worry. Whenever a decision is needed, the party is capable enough to take that decision, that’s all.” Responding to queries from reporters about the speculation, he said, “You people are having only one agenda whenever I come here only this question of five years, 2.5 years…” Also Read Siddaramaiah will complete full tenure as Karnataka CM: Parameshwara His remarks came in the backdrop of continued speculation in political circles about the leadership change in Karnataka. Congress MLA from Kunigal H D Ranganath and former Mandya ...

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has extended its stay on the Rs 200 ceiling imposed on cinema ticket prices across multiplexes in the state. According to an official statement from the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), the Principal Bench on a writ appeal filed by the Karnataka State Film Chamber of Commerce against the Multiplex Association of India, upheld the stay granted on September 23 and issued detailed directions on ticket sales and refunds in its order dated September 30. “All multiplexes under Respondent No. 1 are directed to maintain comprehensive and auditable records for every ticket sold. These records must include: date and time of sale, mode of booking (online or physical counter), mode of payment (credit/debit card, UPI, net banking, or cash), amount collected including GST, digitally traceable receipts for all cash transactions, and daily cash register countersigned by the manager-in-charge,” the order stated. Also Read CCI orders inves...

Tumakuru: Senior Congress leader and Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will remain in the post for the full five years term. He said there will not be any political revolution in the state, as it is being speculated. “Who said there will be a change? As you (reporter) said it, is a rumour. Siddaramaiah is currently the chief minister and will remain as CM. We all feel that he will be the CM for five years. He (Siddaramaiah) himself has said it,” Parameshwara said in response to a question. Siddaramaiah himself has said that he will abide by the decision of the Congress high command, he told reporters here. “There won’t be any kranti (revolution), everything will be Shanti (peaceful),” he added. Also Read Siddaramaiah says he will be Karnataka CM for 5 years Amid speculations about the possibility of the chief minister changing later this year, Siddaramaiah on Wednesday had once again asserted that he will complete a full ...

Hyderabad: Two people were arrested for possessing 50 grams of MDMA worth Rs 5,50,000 in Hyderabad on Tuesday, October 1. Police said the orders were made through social media platforms. The accused have been identified as Mohammed Osman, 33, a resident of Bandlaguda and Rahul, 23, a native of Kerala and resident of Bengaluru. Their supplier, Ashwin Das Ramanth, based in Bahrain, is absconding. Osman, a school dropout, worked at a store in Hyderabad up until last year. Rahul worked in a Bengaluru cafe for five months. During his time in the cafe, he met Ashwin. After losing his job, Osman took up drug peddling. He came into contact with Ashwin through Instagram , placed orders via WhatsApp, and collected drugs from Rahul. Also Read Two arrested for selling Chinese manjha in Hyderabad All transactions were done through UPI payment. On Ashwin’s instructions, the drugs were delivered in Hyderabad, which were collected by Rahul and handed over to Osman. The lattern would sell th...

The video shows the women surrounded by a large crowd as they continue to publicly shout at each other. The incident spiralled after the woman speaking in Hindi said, “ Aurat hai chief minister ki? (Are you the chief minister’s woman?)” Also Read Language row erupts in Karnataka, Maharashtra; affects bus services In Bengaluru’s Namma metro station, a heated argument broke out between two women over language, as one was fighting to speak in Hindi and the other in Kannada. The incident was captured on video, which has since gone viral, where a woman in a burqa is heard saying in Hindi, “Are you the chief minister? Chal nikal (Get lost). In Bengaluru’s Namma metro station, a heated argument broke out between two women over language, as one was fighting to speak in Hindi and the other in Kannada. pic.twitter.com/q9HYwvSZAs — The Siasat Daily (@TheSiasatDaily) October 1, 2025 While the other woman insists on speaking in Kannada, stating that “This is Karnataka, speak Kanna...