Karnataka

Bengaluru:In a shocking incident from Karnataka’s Chitradurga district, a 35-year-old man allegedly killed his father following a prolonged dispute over marriage and family issues. The accused, identified as S. Ningraja, was reportedly upset that his father had not arranged his marriage, while himself having married twice. The incident occurred late Wednesday night in Hosadurga town, police said. According to investigators, the dispute escalated after an argument between the father and son over the issue of marriage, which had been a long-standing source of tension within the family. Anger Over Father’s Two Marriages As per the complaint filed by the elder son S. Maruti, Ningraja frequently argued with his father T. Sannalingappa, blaming him for remaining unmarried at the age of ...

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday at a sugar factory in Belagavi, Karnataka, when a boiler suddenly exploded, leaving two workers dead and eight others seriously injured. All the injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities have warned that the death toll could rise, as several of the injured are in critical condition. Explosion Sends Workers Into PanicThe blast took place at the Inamdar Sugar Factory in Markumbi village around 2 PM. The sudden explosion created panic among the workers inside the factory. Ramrajan, Superintendent of Belagavi Rural District, confirmed that eight people sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the hospital for immediate care. Investigation UnderwayPolice and emergency response teams reached the site soon after th...

New Delhi: After being appointed as Venezuela’s interim president following the dramatic removal of Nicolás Maduro from power, Delsy Eloína Rodríguez has drawn attention for her spiritual connection with the Indian guru, Sathya Sai Baba. Rodríguez, a devout follower of Sathya Sai Baba, has visited his ashram, Prashanti Nilayam, in Puttaparthi, Karnataka, multiple times, furthering the ties between her and the Indian spiritual leader. Spiritual Connections Amid Political TurmoilRodríguez’s bond with Sathya Sai Baba has come to light amid Venezuela's ongoing political turmoil, where she has assumed leadership following Maduro’s ousting. She has visited the ashram, located approximately 150 kilometers from Bengaluru, on several occasions. Her spiritual journey with Sathya Sai Baba reflects...

A major inter-state Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud worth over ₹1,400 crore has been busted across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with links extending to Bihar and Jharkhand. The high-profile operation was led by 2021-batch IAS officer Kanishk Sharma, currently serving as Additional Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Enforcement – South Zone), Karnataka. The enforcement team under Sharma exposed a massive fake invoicing racket involving transactions amounting to ₹1,464 crore. The syndicate fraudulently claimed and passed on nearly ₹355 crore in Input Tax Credit (ITC) without any actual movement of goods, causing significant losses to the exchequer. Coordinated Inter-State Raids In what officials describe as a first-of-its-kind coordinated inter-state enforcement operation, simultaneo...

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has made history by becoming the state’s longest-serving Chief Minister, surpassing the record set by D. Devaraj Urs. The landmark achievement was celebrated by senior leaders, including Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who congratulated Siddaramaiah, calling it a moment of pride and stating that his name will be etched in history. Siddaramaiah completed seven years and 240 days in office on Wednesday, overtaking Urs, who had served as Karnataka’s Chief Minister for seven years and 239 days. Speaking about the milestone, Siddaramaiah credited the people for their continued support. He highlighted a key difference between himself and Urs, noting that while Urs belonged to the ruling class, he hails from a socially backward ...

Bengaluru, Karnataka: A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against BJP MLA Sharanu Salagar in Karnataka for issuing a bounced cheque and allegedly defaulting on a loan taken to contest the 2023 assembly elections. The MLA has also been accused of threatening the complainant and committing fraud. According to police, the case pertains to a cheque of ₹99 lakh, which was returned unpaid. The complainant, who is reportedly a relative of the MLA, had provided the funds to support his election campaign between January and February 2023, with a commitment from the MLA to repay the entire amount within six months. Repeated Requests Ignored:The complainant stated that despite waiting for over two years and repeatedly reminding the MLA, the repayment was not made. On 14 Septemb...

Bengaluru witnessed a shocking incident that has left residents horrified. A five-year-old child playing badminton on the road was allegedly kicked by a young man, resulting in serious injuries. The incident, captured on CCTV, has triggered widespread anger on social media. Incident DetailsThe incident took place in Old Post Office Road, Tyagarajanagar, South Bengaluru. The young boy, playing badminton with other children and his mother nearby, was suddenly attacked by a man who ran from behind and kicked him with force. The boy fell face-first onto the road, sustaining injuries to his eyebrow, arms, and legs. After kicking the child, the man calmly walked away. Authorities later identified the accused as Ranjit, also known as Ranjan, a former gym trainer and local resident of Doddam...

In a disturbing case of prolonged harassment, Bengaluru Police have arrested a woman for allegedly stalking, threatening and mentally harassing a serving police inspector, even going to the extent of issuing suicide threats and invoking the names of top political leaders to exert pressure. According to police sources, the incident involved the Station House Officer (SHO) of Ramamurthy Nagar Police Station, Inspector Satish G.J., who began receiving repeated WhatsApp calls from an unknown number on October 30. When he answered one such call, the woman identified herself as Sanjana alias Vanaja and claimed that she was in love with him, insisting that he reciprocate her feelings. Initially treating the calls as a prank, the inspector ignored them. However, the woman continued to contac...

Passengers arriving at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru are facing significant inconvenience due to newly implemented traffic and curbside pickup regulations at Terminals 1 (T1) and 2 (T2). The policy requires passengers with pre-booked private taxis to walk nearly 800 meters from the terminals to designated pickup zones in parking areas P3 and P4, sparking frustration among travelers and taxi operators alike. New Policy and Its Impact The airport’s curbside pickup policy was introduced to prevent illegal parking, middlemen, and congestion outside the terminal entrances. Under this rule, only authorized airport aggregator taxis are allowed to pick up passengers directly from the curbside. Private taxis, including long-distance and outstation cabs, must now wait in ...