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Bengaluru: P P Chaudhary, Chairman of the JPC on ‘One Nation, One Election,’ said on Saturday that holding State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections simultaneously is in the country’s best interest. He said that if this shared system is successfully implemented, the country will have a stable framework for the next 100 years. “‘One Nation, One Election’ must be implemented. Holding State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections at the same time is in the country’s best interest,” he told reporters. Voting won’t take place on single day but in phases: JPC chief He clarified that ‘One Nation, One Election’ does not mean all voting will take place on a single day. Instead, elections will be held in phases, based on the Election Commission’s convenience. The Lok Sabha member also called it a major electoral reform that future generations will remember, as it will help achieve the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’. Also Read One Nation One Election proposal threatens federal s...

Raichur: A shocking case of theft involving men disguised as holy saints has created panic in Sindhanur town of Raichur district after a medical shop owner was allegedly hypnotised and robbed of cash and gold ornaments in broad daylight. The entire incident, which has now surfaced through CCTV footage, has raised concerns about a gang of fraudsters targeting innocent people in the name of religion and spirituality. Case details According to police, the incident took place at “Sai Medicals,” a pharmacy located on one of the busy roads in Sindhanur town. A man dressed like a Hindu saint reportedly entered the medical shop seeking drinking water, claiming to be exhausted due to the intense heat. The shop owner, Vishnudattu, moved by sympathy and religious respect, reportedly offered the man chilled water from the refrigerator. After drinking the water, the fake saint allegedly began blessing the owner and his family, claiming that prosperity and happiness would soon ente...

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar received a special birthday gift this year — a brand-new Yezdi Roadster motorcycle in a striking red-and-black colour combination. Known for his long-standing passion for classic motorcycles, especially the iconic Yezdi brand, the Deputy Chief Minister expressed excitement and nostalgia while accepting the gift. Shivakumar’s fondness for motorbikes The bike was presented to Shivakumar by Firoz Sattar Seth at the Deputy Chief Minister’s residence in Bengaluru. The gesture quickly drew attention among bike enthusiasts and political circles alike, with many highlighting Shivakumar’s well-known fondness for vintage and classic motorcycles. Speaking after receiving the motorcycle, Shivakumar fondly recalled his college days and the memories associated with riding first-generation Yezdi bikes during his youth. He said the new bike brought back memories of long rides and carefree journeys from his younger days. Th...

Bengaluru: As part of its push towards advanced urban infrastructure management, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has successfully continued the use of robotic technology to identify pipeline and underground drainage defects without extensive road excavation. According to the Water Board, the robotic inspection system has surveyed nearly 32.66 kilometres of underground pipelines over the past six months and helped avoid major road digging at 399 locations across Bengaluru. Officials said the initiative has significantly reduced inconvenience to commuters and motorists by preventing large-scale road excavation works that often worsen traffic congestion in the city. The advanced robotic system was launched in November last year by Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar to modernise pipeline inspection and sewer maintenance operations in Bengaluru. In a media statement, BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar said the technology has proven highly effectiv...

Vijayapura: In a tragic incident, four members of a family, including two children, were killed after the roof of a house collapsed during heavy rain at Moratagi village in Almel taluk of Vijayapura district on Thursday night. The deceased have been identified as Gurunath Badiger (35), his wife Jyoti Badiger (28), and their daughters Kalamma Badiger (13) and Keerthi Badiger (9). According to preliminary information, Gurunath had been carrying out renovation work on his own house, due to which the family had temporarily shifted to an old rented house in the village. Heavy rain lashed the region on Wednesday night, and the old structure reportedly could not withstand the impact. The roof of the house suddenly collapsed while the family members were asleep inside. All four were trapped beneath the debris and died on the spot before help could arrive. Personnel from the Sindagi Police Station and the fire and emergency services rushed to the spot soon after the incide...

Bengaluru: A woman from Bihar has shared a disturbing cab experience she allegedly faced in Bengaluru while travelling to the airport, with her video now going viral on social media and triggering widespread discussion about passenger safety in app-based cabs. The woman, identified as Ritika Suryavanshi, posted the video on Instagram through the account “thebihari.baddie”, narrating how a disagreement over an AC cab booking allegedly escalated into a frightening situation during a daytime ride to the airport. According to Ritika, she had booked an AC cab through Rapido while travelling to the airport for a flight to Patna. She said she usually observes the “vibe” of a cab before boarding and felt uncomfortable this time because the vehicle’s windows appeared heavily tinted. However, since she was running late for her flight, she decided to continue with the ride. In the viral video, Ritika claimed that shortly after entering the cab, she asked the driver to switch on th...

Bengaluru : Two women were arrested for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses here in the city, police said on Thursday, May 14. The arrests were made by the officers and staff of the Central Crime Branch’s Women Protection Squad following a tip off about such illegal activities being carried out, they said. According to the information, prostitution was being carried out by keeping women in rented houses at Ajith Nagar and Vidhyaman Nagar areas, police said. Also Read Karnataka govt withdraws 2022 hijab ban order Based on the information provided by the informants, officers and staff of the CCB Women Protection Squad conducted raids on the locations on various dates, they said. According to police, during the operation, two women who had allegedly forced other women into prostitution were taken into custody, and three women engaged in prostitution were rescued. “During interrogation, the two women taken into custody reportedly ...