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After getting an invite to attend the traditional Kambala event in Bengaluru on November 25 and 26, the organisers decided to drop the former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan’s name from the invite list following massive backlash. The development comes after a report published by The News Minute . The Kambala organiser committee released a statement saying, “After the controversy, it was decided to drop Brij Bhushan’s name from the invite. We have decided to change the invitation at the last moment.” Brij Bhushan, the #BJP Member of Parliament and former president of the Wrestling Federation of India ( #WFI ), who faces allegations of sexual harassment by six women wrestlers, will not be participating in the two-day #Kambala event in Bengaluru. The Bengaluru Kambala Committee… pic.twitter.com/pqJEq2raQ6 — Hate Detector 🔍 (@HateDetectors) November 21, 2023 Brij Bhushan was expected to felicitate local wrestlers on November 25. Popular Kannada actor Darshan,

Bengaluru: The Income Tax (I-T) department on Tuesday conducted raids at the residences and offices of industrialists at various locations in the city amid tax evasion allegations. As per sources, the raids are currently underway. Simultaneous raids, which started early this morning, are being conducted at Magadi road, Audugodi and other locations. The raids are conducted against the backdrop of complaints in connection with the major tax evasions by the industrialists. The officers are verifying documents kept at residences, flats and offices. Further details are awaited. Recently, I-T officials had conducted raids on shops and residences of dry fruit dealers in the city. 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 .

Former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan, who has been allegedly accused by female wrestlers of sexual assault and harassment, has been invited to felicitate a two-day Kambala event in Palace Grounds in Bengaluru on November 25 and 26. According to a report by The News Minute, the organisers defended their decision to invite the BJP leader. “Karnataka wrestlers won medals in the National Games held in Goa. They got the opportunity because of the wrestlers federation and the winners wanted to be felicitated by MP Brij Bhushan,” they were quoted by TNM . Apart from Bhushan, popular Kannada actor Darshan, former BJP MLA Arvind Limbavali, along with Congress leaders including Karnataka rural development and panchayat raj minister Priyank Kharge, Assembly speaker U T Khader, and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje are expected to attend the event. What is Kambala? Kambala is a centuries-old agricultural tradition that showcases buffalo racing. The event is very popular and

Bengaluru : The Karnataka government has decided to set up fact checking units to counter false news and information propaganda, state Minister Priyank Kharge announced on Monday. The Congress government in Karnataka has issued a tender in this regard and has shortlisted five companies, according to the state’s IT Minister. Addressing reporters here on Monday, Kharge said that once the verification process of these companies is completed, the names of the firms will be announced. “The shortlisted companies possess expertise in the domains of artificial intelligence, data analysis and procedures for preventing false news and fact-checking,” the Minister stated. Also Read Operation Hast: Many Karnataka BJP leaders in touch, says former Dy CM The criteria for selecting the companies include that they should be Indian and have at least a three-year minimum experience in fact-checking and related services. “The government will give preference to trustworthy companies,” Kharge add

Bagalkot : Congress MLA and former Deputy Chief Minister Laxman Savadi on Monday claimed that many “dissatisfied” BJP MLAs are in touch with him. “We will initiate further proceedings after January 26. You (the media) will see how many join Congress later,” he added. Speaking to the media on Operation Hast, Savadi, who joined Congress from BJP ahead of the state Assembly elections, reiterated that many BJP leaders are in contact. He stated, “Once their joining process is complete, their accommodation in suitable posts will be contemplated.” “Those who come from BJP should not be subjected to injustice. Hence, whoever joins Congress at their will, will be welcomed respectfully. The blueprint is ready to win 20 seats in the parliamentary elections,” he added. When asked whether he has been given the task of attracting MLAs belonging to the Lingayat community, MLA Savadi clarified that not only Lingayats but Congress will welcome everyone. Also Read Yediyurappa has his way in Ka

In a freak incident, a woman and her nine-month-old baby girl died after they came in touch with a live wire in Whitefield in Bengaluru on Sunday, November 19. According to the police, the incident took place early morning when 23-year-old Soundarya along with her daughter Suviksha were returning from Tamil Nadu to Bengaluru. The live wire was lying on the footpath. Both died instantly. Also Read Hyderabad: Couple electrocuted by water pump switch in Bandlaguda In a statement to the press, Whitefield’s deputy commissioner of police said that an investigation has been initiated. Three BESCOM officials are being interrogated. Soundarya is survived by her husband who works in a private firm. The couple belongs to Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu. In September last year, a girl died due to electrocution after slipping on a waterlogged road in rain-hit Bengaluru, following which, her family filed a complaint against Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) Get the latest upd

New Delhi: After six months of power struggle between pro and anti B. S. Yediyurappa factions in the BJP, the party appointed leader’s son Vijayendra Yediyurappa as the state party president and made R. Ashoka LoP in the state Assembly, in a move to balance the Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities, but will it stop bickering in the saffron camp in the state? Vijayendra’s appointment is being widely seen as a move by the BJP to counter the narrative that Lingayat leaders were sidelined by the saffron party. With the calculated moves, the BJP, which suffered defeat in the Karnataka Assembly polls, is hoping to do well in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Vijayendra’s appointment is also being seen as an olive branch to B. S. Yediyurappa who helped the BJP to win the first election in South India. Also Read Yediyurappa’s son Vijayendra formally takes charge as Karnataka BJP president After completion of two years of his government in his fourth stint as chief minister, B. S. Yediyurappa