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Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes on Tuesday extended the deadline for those who couldn’t participate in the Social and Educational Survey — widely referred to as the “caste census” — in the state for different reasons. They can enumerate online till November 30. The actual survey, with enumerators gathering data door-to-door, had concluded on October 31, with an 89.48 per cent enumeration. About 4.22 lakh households had refused to participate in the survey. However, in order to provide an opportunity to those who could not participate in the survey due to various reasons, the period for participating online was extended till November 10. Also Read “In order to provide an opportunity to everyone to participate in the survey, the period for self-participation through the online link https://ift.tt/Ikz2u4Q, has finally been extended till November 30,” the commission said in a release on Tuesday. About 6.13 crore of the 6.85 crore projected population...

New Delhi: The BJP on Monday accused the Congress government in Karnataka of providing VVIP facilities to an alleged ISIS recruiter and other inmates in state jails and demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara. This came after some undated videos surfaced on social media purportedly showing prison inmates using mobile phones, watching television and even partying inside the prisons. Also Read Prisoners seen using TV and phones in Bengaluru prison, probe ordered Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, party national spokesperson Shezaad Poonawalla showed a video footage in which alleged ISIS recruiter Juhad Hameed Shakeel Manna is seen using a mobile phone inside the jail, and accused the Congress of giving patronage to him. “We nab terrorists and when they are sent to jail, the Congress provides VVIP facilities so that they can freely execute their terror plans and recruit more people,” he charged. ...

Bengaluru : Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday said the government has taken serious note of reports about illegal activities in state prisons and warned that such lapses will not be tolerated. The minister’s statement comes amidst public outrage following recent media reports, which include videos purportedly showing inmates having access to banned items like ganja, liquor, mobile phones, and television inside their barracks at Bengaluru Central Prison. “Media has reported illegal activities in the jails in the state. We have taken it very seriously. Government will not tolerate it at any cost,” he told reporters ahead of a review meeting. Also Read CM Siddaramaiah declines to react to RSS leader’s registration statement Holding the prison authorities accountable, Parameshwara said, “All the officers concerned and the head of the prisons are responsible. After making them in charge of the prisons, it is their duty to manage it properly.” Listing the violations r...

Davangere: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday declined to comment on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on the registration status of the outfit. “We cannot respond to all that Bhagwat has spoken,” Siddaramaiah told reporters. In a veiled remark against the Congress leaders criticising RSS for operating without registration, the Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said his organisation is recognised as a body of individuals. The CM also clarified that the the Karnataka government’s order mandating private organisations to obtain permission for conducting any events in public places was not directed specifically at the RSS. Also Read Hindus are ‘responsible’ for Bharat: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat “We didn’t specifically mention RSS anywhere (in the order). Any organisation has to seek district authorities’ permission to conduct any event. What can we do if they assume that it’s (order) about RSS,” the CM remarked. On reports of special treatment to prisoners inside th...

Bengaluru: A Rapdio driver accused of harassing a woman passenger while she was returning to her accommodation has been arrested, police said on Sunday. The incident allegedly occurred on November 6, came to light after the woman posted about it on social media. The police social media monitoring team noticed the post and contacted her for details. A case was registered on the next day, and an investigation was launched, they added. “The accused has been identified as Lokesh, 28, a resident of Muniyappa Layout, Ullal,” a police officer said. Also Read Bengaluru: Rapido bike rider booked for molesting woman on ride The woman was returning to her Paying Guest (PG) hostel from Church Street when the incident occurred, he added. 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: Prison authorities on Saturday launched a probe after purported videos surfaced on social media showing inmates at the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison allegedly watching television and using Android phones, sources said. In the purported videos, several inmates appeared to be receiving special privileges, including access to electronic gadgets. One of the clips purportedly showed Umesh Reddy, a rape convict facing multiple charges of sexual offences, using an Android phone inside the prison. A television set was also seen installed inside his barrack, sources added. Following the circulation of these videos online, prison officials said an internal inquiry has been initiated to verify their authenticity and identify those responsible for facilitating such access. “Further action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation,” sources said. Also Read Top Maoist in Hyderabad jail on hunger-strike against solitary confinement Months after the #Parappa...

Bengaluru : A Rapido bike driver in Bengaluru was charged with sexual harassment after a woman recorded him allegedly trying to grab her legs during the ride on November 6. The woman posted the incident on her Instagram , where she wrote, “I faced something I never thought I would. While returning to my PG from Church Street on a Rapido ride, the captain tried to grab my legs while riding.” According to her post, the incident happened suddenly, and she froze, unable to process it. View this post on Instagram “When he did it again, I told him, ‘ Bhaiya, kya kar rahe ho, mat karo (Bhaiya, what are you doing? Please stop),’ but he didn’t stop,” she recounted the unfortunate incident. The woman explained she was unable to ask the rider to stop because she was unfamiliar with the area and did not know their destination. After the ride was completed, a man noticed her and confronted the driver. Also Read TN: Woman, male friend held ...