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Bengaluru : The Codava National Council (CNC) approached the National Women’s Commission (NCW) on Thursday demanding action against the Congress MLA Ravikumar Ganiga for controversial statements on popular actress Rashmika Mandanna. Council President N.U. Nachappa has written a letter regarding this matter to NCW Chairperson Vijaya K Rahatkar. Earlier, Nachappa had written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara. “The Council urges the NCW to take stringent action against Ganiga for his atrocious behaviour towards actress Rashmika Mandanna,” the letter read. Also Read Congress MLA targets Rashmika Mandanna over absence at film fest “MLA Ganiga has been targeting Rashmika, who belongs to the minuscule Micro Kodava tribal community, using Kannada language chauvinism and ethnic hegemony to create unrest and further terrorise her,” said Nachappa. “On March 7, the council, being the torchbearer movement of indigenous Kodavas, wrote t...

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday raided multiple locations in Bengaluru and some other places as part of a money laundering probe linked to an alleged gold smuggling racket in which an actor was arrested by the DRI in Karnataka, official sources said. A case has been field under the Prevention of Money laundering Act, taking cognisance of a recent Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) FIR and a Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) case in which actor Ranya Rao was arrested , the sources said. Also Read ED raids in Chhattisgarh: Congress to stage statewide protest Multiple locations in Karnataka , including Bengaluru, are being searched, they said. 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 : Locals took to the streets and blocked the arterial road in the Chamarajpet locality of Bengaluru on Thursday after the death of a woman due to electrocution while switching on a motor to draw water. The deceased, identified as Selvi, was electrocuted at around 5.30 a.m. Despite the area being located close to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) headquarters, houses do not have direct water connections. Instead, pipes are connected to the main water supply line, and motors are installed to pump water. Residents must manually switch on the motor to access water. Outraged by the incident, locals claimed that repeated requests to authorities to resolve the water crisis have gone unheard. They alleged that this was the fifth electrocution case in the area, yet authorities have failed to take action despite a series of such deaths. Thousands of residents gathered on the streets and blocked Mysuru Road, causing heavy traffic congestion during morning peak hours. T...

Bengaluru: The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024, which aims to decentralise governance of Bengaluru city by forming multiple corporations, was passed in the Legislative Assembly today amidst the walkout by the opposition. “Bengaluru in its current form is difficult to govern, even the Opposition members admit it. The city has grown way beyond the boundaries set up by its founder Kempe Gowda and it can’t be reversed,” stated Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, who is also the Bengaluru Development Minister. “The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024 will address all the challenges. I would like to thank all the members who participated in the discussion on the Bill and I understand some of their concerns,” Shivakumar, said participating in the discussion on the Bill. Also Read Karnataka Govt has nothing to do with gold smuggling case: Shivakumar “We are not trying to break Bengaluru, but we are trying to strengthen it instead. We are trying to uphold the reputation ...

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday rejected reports that claim two ministers have links to the gold smuggling case involving Kannada actress Ranya Rao and termed the reportsa as “political gossips”. He also said that the state government has nothing to do with the case as central agencies are investigating it. The deputy CM also said, “No minister is involved, we don’t know anything. It is all political gossip. Investigating officers will investigate in accordance with the law. We have nothing to do with it,” Shivakumar said. Also Read We adhere to Kharge’s guidance and value opposition’s remarks: Shivakumar Speaking to reporters here, he said, “The central government is investigating, let them do it.” Ranya Rao, 34, was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on March 3 upon her arrival at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport from Dubai, and gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore were seized from her. The next day, the DRI...

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday said that the party adheres to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s guidance and values opposition’s comments. Amid the power tussle in the Congress, Kharge on Saturday urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to work together and prioritise the state’s development. In a statement that is seen as a subtle message to give up their power struggle, Kharge at Jewargi in his home district Kalaburagi, said in a public meeting, “If they (Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah) go together in the same direction, it will be correct. If they go in different directions, it will be difficult.” Also Read Gang rape of Israeli tourist: Karnataka govt committed to ensuring safety, says CM Shivakumar, who was sharing stage with Kharge, kept smiling as the latter made the observation. Reacting to Kharge’s remark, Shivakumar told reporters in Ramanagara, “I was there on the stage. We will listen to him (Kharge) and go by his g...

Bengaluru: Describing the gang rape of an Israeli tourist and a local homestay owner as a heinous act, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Congress-led Karnataka government is committed to ensuring the safety of tourists. Taking to social media X, CM Siddaramaiah stated, “The incident of assault and rape on an Israeli citizen and a homestay owner in Sanapur, Gangavati taluk, Koppal district, is a highly heinous act.” “As soon as the incident was reported, I gathered information from the concerned police officials and directed them to conduct a strict investigation and swiftly apprehend the culprits. In connection with the case, the police have arrested two accused individuals and are continuing their investigation,” the CM said. The horrific assault and rape of an Israeli national and a homestay owner in Sanapur, Gangavati taluk, Koppal district, is a deeply heinous crime. As soon as the incident was reported, I directed the concerned police officials to take immediate ...