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…
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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 …
Bengaluru, March 18 (IANS) The Karnataka government tabled the “Iva Nammava Iva Nammava (He is ours, he is ours)’ Bill in the Assembly on Wednesday, which aims to curb “honour killings” and violence arising from caste-based objections to inter-caste or inter-community marriages.It may be noted that the government decided to introduce the Bill following the rising incidents of violence related to inter-caste marriages, particularly the brutal killing of a pregnant woman, Manya Patil, by her…
Bengaluru, March 18 (IANS) The Karnataka Congress government will table the “Iva Nammava Iva Nammava (He is ours, he is ours)’ Bill in the Assembly on Wednesday, which aims to curb “honour killings” and violence arising from caste-based objections to inter-caste or inter-community marriages.It may be noted that the government decided to introduce the Bill following the rising incidents of violence related to inter-caste marriages, particularly the brutal killing of a pregnant woman, Manya …
Bengaluru, March 11 (IANS) Karnataka’s IT exports are expected to cross Rs 5.50 lakh crore this year, state IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge told the Assembly on Wednesday.Responding to a question from BJP MLA Vedavyas Kamat, Kharge said: “Talking about the IT-BT potential in Karnataka, in 2022-23, our IT-BT exports were Rs 3.55 lakh crore. In 2023-24, it rose to Rs 4.09 lakh crore, and last year, in 2024-25, it increased to Rs 4.58 lakh crore. This year, March 31 is the closing date. I am 100 …
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Legendary former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday hailed Jammu & Kashmir’s historic triumph in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26, calling their journey “beautiful” and a shining example of consistency and resilience in domestic cricket.Congratulating the side after their maiden title win over eight-time champions Karnataka, Tendulkar reflected on the symbolic and emotional significance of the achievement for the region, which has long contributed to Indian cri…
Srinagar, Feb 28 (IANS) The victory of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket team on Saturday over rivals Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy finals is not just a win well deserved, it is the promise of glory and hope for the youth of the Union Territory, whose talent in sports is getting countrywide acknowledgment now. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister’s Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and NC MLA, Tanvir Sadiq had reached Karnataka’s Hubballi on Friday to witness history as the Jammu and Kashmir team was abo…
Srinagar/Jammu, Feb 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is on his way to Hubballi in Karnataka to witness the historic cricket match as the J&K cricket team maintained its hold over Karnataka in the finals of the Ranji Trophy. J&K stormed into the Ranji finals and maintained a lead of 291 runs over Karnataka in the first innings.People in both Srinagar and Jammu have been watching the growth of their team closely, and the smile on their faces says it loudly that the joy is much beyond…