Hubballi, April 11 (IANS) Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Saturday alleged that there is a “systematic network” behind incidents related to so-called love jihad, claiming that such cases are occurring across the country and more frequently in states governed by the Congress. Speaking to reporters in Dharwad, Joshi urged the state government to take the issue of love jihad seriously and warned that it should not create a situation where pe…
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Hubballi (Karnataka), April 11 (IANS) In a tragic incident, an II PUC (Class 12) student died by suicide on Saturday in Hubballi in Karnataka, reportedly distressed over her examination performance despite securing a first-class result. The deceased has been identified as 18-year-old Shravani Maruti Kale.According to the police, Shravani was studying at Kanakadasa College and was a commerce student. She was known to be studious and had confidently appeared for the board examinations, even tellin…
Hubballi, April 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution, and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi has urged the government to take the alleged love jihad case reported in the city seriously and conduct a comprehensive investigation. Visiting the victim’s residence in Hubballi on Tuesday evening, the minister consoled the family and extended support, urging the government to ensure that justice is delivered to them at the earliest.Joshi expressed strong concern, stating that the alleged…
Bagalkot (Karnataka), April 4 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP on Saturday raised the Hubballi “love jihad” issue during bypoll campaigning, alleging that women are living in fear under the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in the state.Speaking at a BJP Mahila Morcha meeting held at the party’s district office in Bagalkot ahead of the by-election, former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai made the remarks.Bommai alleged that women are living in fear under the present government and called …
Hubballi (Karnataka), April 4 (IANS) The Karnataka Police are proceeding cautiously in connection with an alleged “love jihad” case reported from Hubballi, following the emergence of sensitive and serious allegations from both sides. Three cases have been registered by the families involved. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar said that the young woman has made allegations of rape against the accused man. “Three cases have been registered in con…
Davanagere (Karnataka), April 3 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Friday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of misleading the public on the implementation of the state government’s guarantee schemes and failing to deliver on development.Addressing the media in Davanagere, Ashoka alleged that Siddaramaiah, after presenting multiple budgets, has “mastered the art of deception” and is falsely claiming fiscal discipline without…
Hubballi (Karnataka), April 3 (IANS) Tension prevailed in Karnataka’s Hubballi on Friday, following allegations of “love jihad” involving a Muslim youth and a Hindu girl, which led to clashes between members of Hindu organisations and the boy’s family. Tensions further intensified as members of Hindu organisations staged a protest outside the Old Hubballi police station, with hundreds of activists demanding strict action against the accused youth.According to police, the youth, identified as Sam…
Dharwad (Karnataka), March 30 (IANS) In a concerning incident in Dharwad, Karnataka, an individual accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, allegedly made threatening calls to a minor victim from inside prison. The case, which came to light on Monday, has gained significant attention and taken on a communal undertone, as the victim and the accused belong to different communities.A video of the interaction surfaced on social media and quickly went viral, raising …
Bengaluru, March 21 (IANS) A Lamborghini owner has been booked after performing a high-speed drifting stunt at Anil Kumble Circle on MG Road in Bengaluru in the early hours, police said on Saturday. Officials stated that the incident occurred around 2-3 a.m. The luxury car was seen drifting dangerously, turning the busy junction into a stunt zone and endangering other drivers. The act was captured on surveillance cameras and witnessed by several commuters.Cubbon Park police registered a…
Bengaluru, March 20 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Friday handed over the investigation into an alleged custodial death reported from Tumakuru district to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, HM Parameshwara said, “The death occurred during investigation on Thursday. However, we do not know the exact cause of the death. In this background, I have ordered a CID probe into the case.”When asked about the family’s allegation that …