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Bengaluru : Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Tuesday that the police department has installed 7,500 CCTV cameras across Bengaluru city to monitor the New Year celebrations and to ensure safety. Speaking to the media here, Parameshwara stated, “I would like to convey New Year wishes to the people of the state. Let the new year bring prosperity and happiness to all. We have initiated all preventive measures from the Home department.” “Our main objective is to ensure no untoward incidents take place on the occasion. Especially in Bengaluru city, seven to eight lakh young men and women gather to celebrate the new year,” he stated. “Based on our experience, the sufficient deployment of police force has been made in the city. The sensitive spots in M.G. Road, Brigade Road, Koramangala, Indiranagar and Jayanagar localities, wherever more people are gathering, the police department has taken care of the security arrangements,” Parameshwara stated. Also Read Shivakumar...

Bengaluru: A Bangladeshi man has been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment by an NIA court here for radicalising Muslim youths and raising funds for terror activities. Jahidul Islam alias Kausar has also been fined Rs 57,000 in the cases connected with offences of dacoity, conspiracy and raising funds, as well as procurement of ammunition, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said in a statement on Monday. With this, a total of 11 accused have been convicted in these cases, said the statement. As per NIA investigations, Jahidul, the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) Amir of India, along with absconding JMB head Salauddin Salehin, had illegally crossed over into India in 2014 after escaping the custody of Bangladesh police in connection with the 2005 serial blasts in Bangladesh. During the hiding, he and his associates were involved in the October 2014 Burdwan blast case, the NIA said. Also Read Foreign delegation urges India to act against minority oppress...

Bengaluru: The accused wife should not be allowed to use the child as a tool to get bail in the court, said Akash Jindal, counsel for Atul Subhash, an automobile company employee, who committed suicide alleging his wife demanded Rs 3 crore for divorce settlement. The bail matter of the accused wife of Atul Subhash is slated to be heard on January 4 in the Bengaluru court. The bail application from the accused Nikita Singhania was registered on Monday and the counsel for her and other accused argued how and why the bail should not be granted to the accused persons in the case. Also Read Shivakumar denies link between Minister Priyank Kharge and contractor’s death The counsel for the Atul Subhash family further stated, “The criminal nature is accumulating to this procedure and she can’t take advantage of the child and we have sought total custody of the child.” “Our stand was that the crime, which they have committed is very heinous, additionally we have filed a habeas corpus p...

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transparency and defended Minister Priyank Kharge against allegations linking him to a contractor’s suicide. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Shivakumar clarified, “Priyank Kharge has no involvement in this case. His name is not directly mentioned in the contractor’s suicide note. Demanding his resignation based on vague accusations is unwarranted. We stand by his integrity, and the case will be investigated as per the law.” Also Read Karnataka: Israeli DJ’s New Year show cancelled after strong protests The Deputy CM hit out at BJP leader Vijayendra for releasing photos of the accused, Raju Kapanuru, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Minister Priyank Kharge. “I also have photos with Vijayendra and Yeddyurappa. Many people visit us or take photos during events. Should I release similar photos of them with questionable individuals? If there’s credible evidence of deals or c...

An Indian expatriate doctor was among the two people killed after a light aircraft belonging to to Jazirah Aviation Club crashed into the sea off the Ras Al Khaimah coast in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Indian who perished in the incident on Thursday, December 26, was Sulaymaan Al Majid, a 26-year-old with Bengaluru roots who was born and raised in the UAE and a resident of the United Kingdom (UK). According to his LinkedIn profile , he was a clinical fellow at the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. Also Read Qatar: Indian expat boy dies in car accident Dr. Sulaymaan chartered a small plane for sightseeing, according to a report by Khaleej Times . His family gathered to watch the event at the aviation club. Speaking with Khaleej Times, Sulaymaan’s father, Majid Mukarram, said that the glider lost radio contact before making an emergency landing, causing the occupants to be taken to the hospital. Another deceased was a pilot, a 29-year-old Pakistani wo...

Legendary former Indian wicket-keeper Syed Kirmani, one of the players who led India to win the 1983 Cricket World Cup released his autobiography titled ‘Stumped: Life Behind and Beyond the Twenty-Two Yards’  on Sunday, December 29. The book offers personal glimpses of his life shaping not just his cricketing journey but the experiences that shaped him both on and off the field. Kirmani reminisces days from playing gully cricket in the streets of Hyderabad and Bengaluru to international cricket grounds. “Everybody goes through good times, bad times, ups and downs – this is the untold story of my life. The true facts without any bias or prejudice” said Kirmani about the book. The book explores the triumphs and trials of Syed Kirmani’s extraordinary journey, offering readers a glimpse beyond the stumps into a career that defined an era of transformation in Indian cricket and shaped him into the iconic cricketer he is today.  “There are quite a few surprises in the book wher...

Renowned Israeli artist DJ Sajnka who was scheduled to perform at a party at Bolar’s City Beach in Mangaluru on Friday Night December 27 cancelled his show following strong opposition from Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal members. The right-wing members pressured local authorities to revoke permission for DJ Sajnaka’s performance which was part of the New Year celebrations. The event organizers were compelled to alter the program, with other artists stepping in to entertain the crowd instead. The organisation members raised multiple objections to the event, including allegations that DJ parties foster negative influences on youth and potentially expose them to drug-related risks. They also accused Sajnka of previously disrespecting Hindu deities. In the lead-up to the event, the Hindutva members issued a strong warning, asserting that if the event featured the Israeli musical artist they would stage huge protests. In order to prevent possible unrest the police decid...