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While most people light diyas and burst crackers to celebrate Deepawali, residents of an old age home in Karnataka’s Mandya district turned the festival into an opportunity to spotlight civic issues. On State Highway 7, Kikkeri–KR Pet stretch, they staged a symbolic protest by decorating potholes with flower garlands and placing candles in them. Mandya, located around 100 km from Bengaluru, now joins the list of places where citizens are creatively voicing their frustrations over poor road conditions. While most people light diyas and burst crackers to celebrate Deepavali, residents of an old age home in Karnataka's Mandya district turned the festival into an opportunity to spotlight civic issues. On State Highway 7, Kikkeri–KR Pet stretch, they staged a symbolic protest by… pic.twitter.com/6QfVHwuUa2 — The Siasat Daily (@TheSiasatDaily) October 23, 2025 Social media users have reacted with a mix of humour and frustration. Reacting to the video, one user wrote, “Pot...

A Bengaluru-based tech professional who forgot his backpack on a shuttle to Kempegowda International Airport was reunited with it within minutes, all thanks to the quick action of airport staff and the use of UPI details to trace the vehicle. The passenger, identified as Jaskaran Singh, who was travelling by a Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) KIA shuttle to the airport, realised just before check-in that he had left his backpack on the bus. He immediately contacted the airport staff for help. Also Read Deepawali party held at Google office in Hyderabad; internet reacts Using Singh’s UPI transaction history, the staff were able to identify the shuttle bus number and retrieve the lost bag. Singh later shared his experience on X (formerly Twitter), thanking an airport staff member named Ravi for the assistance. “Forgot my backpack on a KIA shuttle bus to Bangalore airport and realised just before check-in. Staff traced the bus using my UPI transaction and got my ...

Mangaluru : Police opened fire on a man allegedly involved in illegal cattle transportation after he tried to evade arrest, officials said on Wednesday. The incident took place on Tuesday evening in Puttur taluk of Dakshina Kannada district when the accused, identified as Abdullah (40), a native of Kasaragod in Kerala , was transporting ten cattle in a vehicle, they said. According to police, when signalled to stop, Abdullah allegedly sped away, leading to a chase spanning about 10 km. Also Read Karnataka mins reject BJP’s charges of fundraising for Bihar polls During the pursuit, he reportedly rammed the police jeep from behind, prompting the sub-inspector to open fire one round aimed at the vehicle and another that struck Abdullah in the leg, a senior police officer said. He was immediately shifted to Wenlock Hospital in Mangaluru for treatment. Another suspect accompanying him managed to escape, he said. Police said Abdullah is a repeat offender, with a previous case regis...

Bengaluru: Karnataka Ministers on Tuesday hit out at the opposition BJP for alleging that the ruling Congress was collecting funds for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Senior BJP leaders Jagadish Shettar and B Y Raghavendra accused Congress ministers of “fundraising” for the Bihar polls, claiming that officials were being pressured to contribute, with money collected under the guise of renewals. Shettar further alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently hosted a cabinet dinner linked to the Bihar elections. Shivamogga MP Raghavendra is the son of former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and elder brother of Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra. Also Read Karnataka govt will be bringing law to curb misinformation: Siddaramaiah Shivakumar dismisses allegations Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who also heads the state Congress unit, dismissed the allegations and demanded proof. “I think Vijayendra and Raghavendra are recalling their own practices. We don’t do it...

Mangaluru : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that his government will be bringing in a law aimed at curbing misinformation. He also stressed on the need for communal harmony for any district or state to develop and prosper. “We are bringing a law against misinformation. We will file cases against those indulging in misinformation, giving false information to people, and disturbing communal harmony. We are beginning a law,” Siddaramaiah said. Also Read Avoid company of ‘sanatanis’; remain cautious of RSS, Sangh Parivar: Siddaramaiah Addressing a public meeting at Puttur near here, he said, “I have asked H K Patil (Law Minister) to bring in a law. Priyank Kharge (IT/BT Minister) and Patil are working on it.” Stressing on the need for communal harmony, the CM urged the people of Dakshina Kannada (considered as communally sensitive), to focus on maintaining communal harmony. “I will not say who is disturbing communal harmony, we have to understand who is doin...

In an age where school bell ringers have mostly been replaced by electric chimes, one man’s dedication stood out and captured hearts across the internet. At Bishop Cotton School, Bengaluru, Das uncle, the school’s longtime bell ringer, rang his last school bell after 38 years of service, marking the end of an era. The Instagram caption read: “After 38 years, Das uncle rang his last bell — the man who marked every morning, every memory at Cottons. His smile, his quiet dedication, his presence — all part of the school’s heartbeat. Today, as he rang his last bell, we celebrate him, Das uncle, who made time itself feel familiar.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by ami (@amikutty_) His son commented on the video, adding, “For decades, he has been the heartbeat of this school, the trusted hand that kept the rhythm of learning steady. Also Read When in Anda Nagar, can’t miss Anda Burger! With netizens sharing their memories,...

Kalaburagi : Authorities in Chittapur, the home constituency of Minister Priyank Kharge, have denied permission for the RSS route march on Sunday, citing the possibility of disruption of peace and law and order. Chittapur Town Municipal Council on Saturday had removed cut-outs and banners installed by the RSS on the main road amid police security, stating that they were installed before giving permission for the route march. “To prevent disruption of peace and law and order in Chittapur and to avoid any untoward incidents, permission for the RSS route march scheduled for 19-10-2025 is hereby denied, and the request application is rejected,” the Chittapur tahsildar has said in his order dated October 18. Also Read Kharge vs RSS: Karnataka reissues circular barring private use of govt school premises The state government too on Saturday issued an order making “prior permission” mandatory for any private organisation, association or a group of persons to use government property or ...