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Koppal: A major controversy has erupted surrounding donations made to the famous Anjanadri Hill temple, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, after ornaments claimed to be worth Rs 2.5 crore in gold were allegedly found to be gold-plated copper items during official verification. The incident came to light after Hyderabad-based businessman Mahesh Reddy donated a decorative crown arch, chakra and gada to the temple on May 8. The businessman had visited the temple along with Gangavathi MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy, who had publicly stated that his close associate had donated gold ornaments worth around Rs 2.5 crore to the deity. However, before officially accepting the ornaments into the government treasury, district authorities conducted a mandatory verification process. During the inspection led by Assistant Commissioner Mahesh Malagitti, officials reportedly discovered that the ornaments contained only around 28 grams of actual gold. The remaining portions were alleged...

Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, May 10, launched a sharp attack on the Congress government in Karnataka, alleging that it has spent more time managing internal conflicts than focusing on governance. Addressing a large gathering of BJP workers at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Airport (HAL Airport) in Bengaluru, the Prime Minister said the state had become an example of “political instability and confusion” under the Congress rule. Modi arrived in Bengaluru following the BJP’s electoral performances in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry. A felicitation ceremony was held at the airport, where he was welcomed by senior state and national BJP leaders. Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister said, “In Karnataka, it is not even clear how long the Chief Minister will remain in office,” accusing the ruling party of keeping leadership matters uncertain. He further alleged that the Congress “does not have a governance chapter in its book” and claimed that the pa...

Bengaluru: Tight security arrangements and large-scale traffic diversions have been put in place across parts of Bengaluru ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Art of Living Ashram on Sunday, May 10. The Prime Minister is scheduled to attend celebrations marking the 70th birthday of spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and the 45th foundation year of the Art of Living organisation. Traffic restrictions According to Bengaluru Traffic Police, movement of vehicles on the Bengaluru-Kanakapura Road stretch will remain restricted between 10 am and 2 pm. Commuters travelling towards Kanakapura and nearby areas have been advised to take alternative roads to avoid delays. Police said vehicles heading from Bengaluru to Kanakapura should use the Kengeri-Bidadi-Ramanagara route. Those travelling from Kanakapura towards the city have been instructed to enter Bengaluru through Harohalli, Kaggalipura and Bannerghatta Road. Authorities have also imposed temporary...

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar died in the early hours of Sunday, May 10 after prolonged illness, according to a medical bulletin. He was 66. The planning and statistics minister breathed his last at the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences here. He had been undergoing treatment for a lung infection for the past two months. “Honourable Minister Mr Sudhakar D, 66 yrs old, was declared dead at 3.15 am on 10.05.2026 in Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Electronic City,” Dr R Chinnadurai, Medical Director of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, said in the bulletin. Sudhakar was a senior Congress leader and the MLA from Hiriyur in Chitradurga district. 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: In a proud moment for Karnataka , Basavaraj Dareppa Kempwad from Savadi village in Athani taluk of Belagavi district has secured All India First Rank in the Indian Forest Service (IFS) examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. The UPSC announced the results on Friday, May 8, and Basavaraj’s achievement has drawn widespread appreciation across the state. Hailing from a humble farming family, the 25-year-old cracked the prestigious examination in his second attempt alone through consistent hard work and self-study. Basavaraj completed his primary education in his native village before continuing his studies in the town of Athani. He later pursued his graduate studies in Forestry at a college in Sirsi, Uttara Kannada district. Following graduation, he moved to Bengaluru to prepare for the UPSC examination. Speaking over the phone after the results, Basavaraj expressed immense happiness over his achievement and credited his success to continuo...

Bengaluru: A major fire accident at a hotel in Nagarabhavi late on Friday, May 8, night claimed the life of one person and left four others seriously injured after thick smoke engulfed the building. According to preliminary reports, the victims were trapped inside the hotel when the fire broke out. Dense smoke quickly spread through the premises, leading to breathing difficulties and panic among those inside. Fire and emergency personnel rushed to the spot immediately after receiving information about the incident and launched a rescue operation. Officials said a total of five people were trapped inside the building at the time of the fire. Firefighters managed to rescue all of them after a strenuous operation and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital for treatment. The rescued persons have been identified as Bhima, Shivananda, Satish and Rajkumar. However, 45-year-old Rajkumar, who had reportedly inhaled excessive smoke, succumbed during treatment at the hospital....

Bengaluru: In a major move aimed at tightening surveillance and preventing illegal activities inside prisons, authorities at the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison have introduced a comprehensive Prisoners Tracking Movement System, making biometric authentication mandatory for inmates entering every barrack and facility within the prison premises. Prison officials said the new system has been implemented to monitor prisoner movements more effectively and prevent inappropriate behaviour, illegal communication and unauthorised interactions among inmates. The project, introduced at a cost of around Rs 2.25 crore, integrates biometric access, digital visitor tokens, AI-enabled surveillance cameras and digital call monitoring. Officials said artificial intelligence-based cameras had already been installed in the prison to monitor inmates as well as prison staff. The newly introduced tracking system further strengthens surveillance by digitally recording every movement of prisoners ...