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Bengaluru : The Karnataka High Court has raised serious concerns over the lack of specific legal provisions to deal with the growing menace of ‘wheeling’, and has called for tougher laws to curb it. Wheeling is a dangerous stunt where two-wheeler riders lift the front wheel while driving . Justice V Srishananda, while hearing a bail plea, observed that current laws fall short of effectively deterring such behavior. Presently, individuals performing wheeling can only be charged under provisions related to negligent or rash driving, which are bailable offences. Also Read Karnataka court grants divorce due to bigamy and cruelty Justice Srishananda noted that these provisions are inadequate for law enforcement to take stringent action against such hazardous acts. “At the time of enacting the Motor Vehicles Act, perhaps the lawmakers did not envisage a situation where a two-wheeler would be driven on the rear wheel alone,” he said. Given the sharp rise in such stunts, the Court...

Bengaluru : A man, who purportedly said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence should be bombed, has been arrested in Karnataka, police said on Tuesday. According to the police, the accused, identified as Nawaz, made the objectionable statement against Prime Minister Modi in a video and uploaded it on his social media account named ‘Public Servant’. In the video, which went viral, Nawaz said, “Today, India and Pakistan are at war. Why hasn’t Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence bombed yet? When people were living peacefully, this war like situation was created by PM Modi . His residence should be bombed first.” Taking cognisance of the matter, the Bandepalya Police registered an FIR and tracked down the accused. He has been remanded to judicial custody and sent to Bengaluru Central jail. Earlier, Karnataka Police registered an FIR against a postgraduate student for allegedly posting a message opposing ‘ Operation Sindoor ‘ launched by the Indian armed forces in retalia...

Alt News co-founder and fact-checker Mohammed Zubair alleged on Monday, May 12, that his address and phone number have been leaked online by a far-right social media handler. Taking to X, Zubair tagged Karnataka chief minister M Siddaramaiah, deputy CM DK Shivakumar along with senior police officers, Bengaluru police commissioner, deputy commissioner of police (East Bengaluru), appealing for strict action against Cyber Huntss , who threatened to send pork at the fact checker’s residence. “People have leaked my home address and Mobile Number and have threatened to send Pork to my address. There are already life threats against me. This isn’t the first time. The same person in 2023 had sent Pork to my address and shared the shipping address on Twitter,” Zubair’s X account read. The fact-checker also stated that he had received a similar threat from the same right-wing handle in 2023. “Last time when I filed a complaint, the FIR was closed after a few months,” he alleged. People ...

A temple in Karnataka, which was in the news for Islamophobic remarks made by BJP MLA Harish Poonja, issued a statement on Monday, May 12, expressing regret. “The management committee of the temple regrets these words. Along with this, the committee welcomes the cooperation of your community. In the future, too, we hope that all communities live by cooperating with each other,” read a statement from the authorities of the Gopalakrishna Temple in Thekkar village of Dakshina Kannada. On May 3, a video of Poonja went viral on social media platforms, where he accused Muslims of breaking tubelights and stealing diesel during the Brahmakalashotsava  (consecration ceremony).  He questioned the Thekkar villagers why invitations were sent to local mosques for the ceremony .  “Why did Thekkaru villagers send temple invitations to mosques? There is no connection between them and us. It is because of these invitations that they broke the tube lights,” he claimed. Also Rea...

Bengaluru: Thirteen students from Karnataka, studying at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology in Srinagar, have returned safely to New Delhi, with the timely and coordinated efforts of the Union Government. As per an official statement, the students’ movement was facilitated by the Ministry of Steel and Heavy Industries under the close supervision of Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy. Amid recent security concerns in the region, the Centre acted swiftly to ensure the students were brought to safety. The group travelled from Srinagar to Jammu by bus and then onwards to Delhi by train, with the journey being closely monitored at every stage by Union Minister Kumaraswamy. Also Read Pakistan to bring up IWT suspension in DGMO level talks with India Officials from the Ministry of Steel and Heavy Industries received the students upon arrival at the railway station and escorted them. The Ministry, under the guidance of Union Minister Kumaraswamy, remained...

Tirupati: Four giant silver lamps were donated to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the official custodian of Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple, here on Saturday, said an official press release. Three devotees – Radha Krishna, Shyam Sundar Sharma and Shashidhar – from Bengaluru donated these lamps. “Four giant silver lamps were donated to TTD on Saturday evening,” said the press release. The donors presented the lamps to temple official Ramakrishna at Mahadwaram (grand entrance), said the press release. Earlier, TTD chairman BR Naidu distributed 555 helmets to the temple body employees for their safe commute between Tirumala and Tirupati. Also Read AP: ‘Operation Sindoor’ martyr Murali Naik’s body reaches his village J Raghuram and Naveen from a helmet company in Delhi donated the helmets worth Rs 5 lakh. Naidu promised that another 500 helmets are expected to be donated within 15 days. ”If these are found satisfactory in quality and usage, another 5,000 helmets will be p...

Bengaluru: In the backdrop of Operation Sindoor and rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Karnataka government has moved to curb the spread of false and provocative content online. The state Home Ministry is holding a high-level meeting with the Internal Security Division (ISD) and the Department of Information Technology to formulate a response. Also Read Karnataka: FIR filed for calling Pahalgam terror attack a ‘pre-planned act’ by Centre Home Minister G. Parameshwara, speaking to the media in Bengaluru, said, “I have convened a meeting with the ISD regarding the growing spread of fake news in the state. IT Minister Priyank Kharge will also be participating.” Parameshwara expressed concern over the circulation of misleading and inflammatory content on social media. “Old videos are being reposted, provocative content is being shared, and false narratives are being pushed. The meeting will focus on identifying technical measures to counter this trend,” he added. T...

Bengaluru : Special prayers were offered at mosques across Karnataka on Friday for the well-being of the Indian armed forces engaged in ‘Operation Sindoor’ against Pakistan. The Karnataka government had issued an official order directing the prayers. Minister for Waqf, Housing and Minority Affairs, B.Z. Zameer Ahmad Khan participated in the ‘Jummah Namaz (Friday congregational prayer)’ at a mosque in Seshadripuram, Bengaluru , where he prayed for the Indian soldiers defending the nation in the wake of the Pahalgam attack on innocent civilians and Pakistan’s escalation of the tensions between the two nations. Also Read Operation Sindoor impact: Shehbaz Sharif says will take this war to the end Reiterating his earlier statement, Minister Zameer said he is once again ready to become a suicide bomber against Pakistan if permitted. Speaking to the media, he said, “Directions have been issued to all mosques across Karnataka to offer special prayers. I also attended Friday prayers...

Bengaluru: BJP leader G Janardhana Reddy was on Thursday disqualified as the member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly after a special CBI court convicted him in the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) illegal iron ore mining case. With this, one seat of the state assembly has fallen vacant. “Consequent upon conviction of G Janardhana Reddy Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing the Gangavati Constituency by the Court of the Principal Special Judge for CBI, cases, Hyderabad in CC.No.1 of 2012, he stands disqualified from the membership of Karnataka Legislative Assembly from the date of conviction i.e., May 6, 2025 in terms of the provisions of article 191(1) (e) of the Constitution of India read with section 8 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,” Karnataka Assembly said in a notification. Also Read 8-year-old boy kidnapped, murdered by neighbour in Bengaluru It said, “Such disqualification shall continue for a further period of six years since his release...

Bengaluru : In a shocking act of cruelty and revenge, an eight-year-old boy was kidnapped and murdered by a neighbour over a trivial dispute in the Parappana Agrahara police station limits in Bengaluru. The incident came to light on Thursday, and the police have arrested the accused. The deceased has been identified as Ramanand. According to the police, the accused, 36-year-old Chandeshwar Matur — a neighbour of the boy — was driven by a grudge stemming from a dispute with the victim’s family. He allegedly kidnapped and murdered the child. The boy’s body was stuffed into a bag and dumped in a lake. Following the launch of the investigation, the police cracked the case and apprehended the accused. He is currently being interrogated. Police said that after committing the murder, the accused packed the boy’s body in a bag and disposed it in the Rayasandra Lake, where it was recovered on Wednesday. The Parappana Agrahara police have taken the case seriously and launched a thorough i...

Bengaluru : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on Wednesday welcomed ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched by the Indian Armed Forces, that hit the terrorists’ infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Hailing the move, Siddaramaiah said, “I salute the extraordinary courage of our armed forces behind ‘Operation Sindoor’. Their heroic action reaffirms that India will never tolerate terror in any form.” “The brutal attack in Pahalgam was not just on innocent lives, it was an assault on the dreams and spirit of India. Every effort of our brave soldiers is a pledge to bring justice to the victims, their families, and to every Indian who believes in peace and humanity,” CM Siddaramaiah said. Also Read ‘Support India’s right to self-defence,’ Israel backs ‘Operation Sindoor’ “Karnataka joins the nation in expressing unwavering solidarity with our forces. We are proud of your valour, sacrifice, and unflinching commitment to pro...

Mumbai: Singer Sonu Nigam has apologized to the people of Karnataka after being barred from the Kannada Film Industry for his controversial remark on the Kannada language. The playback singer wrote on his official Instagram handle, “Sorry Karnataka. My Love for you is bigger than my Ego. Love you always.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonu Nigam (@sonunigamofficial) The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) decided to halt all professional engagements with Sonu Nigam after his controversial remarks that sparked outrage. The chamber further called for an apology from him. M. Narasimhalu, chairman of KFCC, stated that all sections of the chamber have unanimously agreed to enforce a non-cooperation policy against Sonu Nigam. “He will be boycotted until he apologizes unconditionally”, he said. “In the next two to three days, we will meet again to evaluate further measures to ensure he is not involved in any capacit...

The Bengaluru police, on Monday, May 5, issued a notice to singer Sonu Nigam and asked him to appear before them for questioning regarding his recent anti-Kannada statements made during an event in the city. The notice has also been sent to the event organisers, police said. Two days earlier, an FIR was lodged under section 352 (intentional insults intended to provoke a breach of peace) against the singer at the Avalahalli police station for allegedly hurting the sentiments of Kannadigas. Also Read FIR against Sonu Nigam for ‘hurting’ sentiments of Kannadigas Meanwhile, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) declared the Kannada film industry has decided to cut all ties with Nigam and would not need his services in future. “We are unable to contact Sonu Nigam post the controversy,” a KFCC representative said in a press conference on Monday, adding, if the singer tenders an apology for his statements, the industry will reconsider its decision. “If he doesn’t, the indus...

Bengaluru : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the enumeration of Scheduled Castes started on Monday, which will go on till May 17. The second phase of the exercise will be held between May 19 and 21 and designated camps will be organised as part of this phase for the benefit of those who were left out in the first phase. The third phase, meant for online registration, will also begin on May 19, and it will go on till May 23. Those who are residing outside their towns can make use of this, Siddaramaiah explained. Also Read Siddaramaiah must apologize for sacred thread ban into CET exam halls: BJP Addressing a press conference here, the CM said, “The enumeration of scheduled castes is going on in the state. A one-man commission led by the retired High Court Judge, Justice H N Nagamohan Das, has been constituted. He has been mandated to give a clear report on the sub quota for castes in the SC list”. According to him, the Commission has to submit its report in 60 days....

Bengaluru: Singer Sonu Nigam faces police probe after an FIR was registered against him at the Avalahalli Police Station in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 3, for allegedly hurting the sentiments of Kannadigas during a recent musical event in the city. The complaint was filed by a pro-Kannada organisation Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) president Dharamaraj Ananthayya against the singer stating Nigam’s remarks at an event had deeply hurt the sentiments of the Kannadiga community and were not only creating hatred between different linguistic groups in Karnataka but also inciting violence. Also Read Sonu Nigam issues clarification on stone pelting incident during his concert On April 25, Sonu Nigam, who was performing in Bengaluru, paused his performance when someone from the audience loudly demanded that he sing in Kannada. Frustrated by the repeated shouts of “Kannada, Kannada,” the singer reportedly retorted, “Kannada. Kannada. This is the reason behind the incident in Pahalgam.”...

A 58-year-old Karnataka Muslim bus driver has been placed under temporary suspension after he reportedly stopped the vehicle to offer namaz during duty hours. The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) suspended Nayaz Mulla, attached to the Hangal depot, on April 30. The incident occurred the previous day. A video of Mulla halting the bus at Gabbur Cross on the outskirts of Hubballi, offering namaz, while passengers sit and wait went viral, prompting NWKRTC to conduct a preliminary investigation. NWKRTC managing director Priyanga M confirmed Mulla’s suspension. Also Read Video: Bus driver faces inquiry for offering Namaz during duty hours Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy said that religious practices would not be entertained in the state. “We have temporarily suspended the bus driver from services for violating the department norms. Karnataka public transportation is known for being the best and passenger-friendly in the nation, such acti...

Mangaluru: The Karnataka Police rushed additional police forces from other districts to the communally-sensitive Mangaluru district on Thursday to maintain law and order following the killing of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty within the Bajpe police station limits of the coastal city, police said. Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal has said, “We have spoken to police headquarters regarding the situation, and additional forces are being deployed to Mangaluru. Officers of the rank of Superintendent of Police, Additional Superintendent of Police, and others of all ranks are arriving from various districts. The headquarters has approved the deployment of these extra forces, and they will reach tonight.” He also added, “We are forming three to four special teams as personnel are required for other duties at this time to launch hunt for the accused. These teams will work under the leadership of the officer of the rank of the Assistant Commisioner of Police. Operations will begin ...

Three police officers, including an inspector, were suspended on Thursday, May 1, for mishandling the Mangaluru mob lynching case, where a mentally unstable native of Kerala was beaten to death on April 27. The suspended officers are inspector Shivakumar from Mangaluru Rural police station, head constable P Chandra, and constable Yallalinga. The suspension order said the officers were aware of the mob attack but failed to inform senior officials. They were also accused of not filing the case properly and delaying action. Earlier reports suggest that the deceased, Ashraf, was reportedly heard chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ during a local cricket match in Mangaluru. This angered a certain section of the crowd, who allegedly assaulted him. Also Read Kerala man lynched in Karnataka over ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogan However, according to Maktoob Media , the violence started after Ashraf drank water placed by a group nearby. One of the accused, Sachin T, confronted him, and a mob attac...

Bengaluru: A departmental inquiry has been initiated against a driver of the state-owned transport corporation for offering Namaz after parking the bus with passengers inside, a senior official said on Wednesday. A video of the driver, identified as A K Mulla, performing Namaz during duty hours has gone viral. Also Read Kerala man lynched in Karnataka over ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogan The footage was reportedly captured by a passenger. According to a senior official from the North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC), the 58-year-old Mulla, was seen offering prayers two days ago. KSRTC driver Shafiulla Nadaf stopped a government bus mid-route from Hubballi to Haveri to offer Namaz on the roadside with passengers still inside🤡🤲🏻 This happened on the evening of April 29. Is this public transport or his private property @KSRTC_Journeys ? Imagine the… pic.twitter.com/4lx3qFvfCE — Akshay Akki ಅಕ್ಷಯ್🇮🇳 (@FollowAkshay1) April 30, 2025 “We don’t know w...

Mangaluru: A Muslim Keralite was lynched by a mob of over 25 people for allegedly chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ during a local cricket match in Karnataka’s Mangaluru city. Police have denied any such claims and arrested 15 individuals so far. Deceased has been identified as Ashraf from Pulpalli village in Sultan Bathery Taluk of Wayanad district in Kerala, police said in a statement. On April 27, witnesses say he was reportedly chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ during a local cricket match. This angered a certain section of the crowd, and an argument between them soon turned violent. Over 25 people surrounded the Muslim young man and allegedly assaulted him with sticks, resulting in multiple injuries that led to internal bleeding and shock. He was declared dead at the hospital. Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara confirmed the incident. “An incident of mob lynching has been reported involving an unidentified individual. I was informed that there are reports he was shouting ‘Pakistan...