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CH NEWS, BENGALURU The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash a case against Congress leader Sirajuddin alias Siraj Sheikh, observing that caste-based abuse at political rallies and public meetings is a serious offence affecting constitutional dignity. Justice M. Nagapra
CH NEWS, BENGALURU KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad compared the RSS with Jaish-e-Mohammed and Taliban, triggering a political controversy over registration and patriotism. Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru on Monday, Hariprasad said there was “no difference” between
CH NEWS, BENGALURU Congress MLC Umashree filed her nomination for Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman, with the election scheduled for Tuesday. Umashree submitted her nomination papers to Council Secretary Jyothi on Monday in the presence of Chief Minister D.K.
CH NEWS, BENGALURU Karnataka has intensified food safety enforcement, inspecting 1,849 establishments and sending over 2,400 food samples for laboratory testing. The Food Safety Division of the Department of Food Safety and Drugs Administration has stepped up inspections
CH NEWS, BENGALURU Bengaluru East Commissioner D.S. Ramesh directed officials to expedite civic works, resolve complaints and improve public service delivery. A progress review meeting of various departments of the Bengaluru East City Corporation was held under the leade
CH NEWS, BENGALURU Forest and Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy said Forest Department personnel opened fire only in self-defence after alleged poachers fired at them in the Hanur wildlife zone. Making a detailed statement in the Legislative Assembly, Reddy said offic
CH NEWS, BENGALURU BJP MLC and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Monday intensified his attack on the State government, demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra and action against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul
CH NEWS, BENGALURU A 38-year-old man and his five-year-old son were found dead at their home in Bengaluru on Monday, with police questioning the wife after noticing bruises on the man’s body. The deceased, identified as Abhinandan, was found dead along with his son at th
CH NEWS, BENGALURU The Janata Dal (Secular) will hold a massive public meeting and protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Tuesday, August 18, opposing the proposed Bidadi Township project and the alleged forcible acquisition of farmers’ land. The protest, scheduled to b
CH NEWS, BENGALURU Clarence High School in Richards Town has been shut for two days following a flu outbreak that has affected more than 500 students and 21 staff members. Those affected have reported symptoms including fever, cold, cough and body aches. Two H1N1 cases have
BENGALURU The Karnataka government is working to develop Tumakuru as a major industrial manufacturing hub after Bengaluru, Industries Minister M.B. Patil said on Monday. He said 1,736 acres have been allocated for the Tumakuru node, which is expected to attract investments
HUBBALLI Rajya Sabha member Prof. M. Nagaraj, newly appointed BJP national vice president, said the party’s main target is the 2028 Karnataka Assembly election. He said the result would be a major challenge and expressed confidence that the BJP would return to power in the
BENGALURU The Karnataka government has begun steps to declare Kudligi taluk in Vijayanagar district as drought affected because of inadequate rainfall, Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said in the Assembly on Monday. He was replying to a question rais
KUSHTAGI The Maulana Azad Model School in Kushtagi has invited applications for a temporary English guest teacher for 2026-27. Eligible candidates with a degree or master's degree in English and a B. Ed qualification can apply. Applications must be submitted by August 25, dire
DANDELI A black panther entered a resort in Hasan Mal village of Dandeli taluk early Monday and killed a German Shepherd, causing concern among residents. The animal attacked the dog, owned by resort proprietor Abdul Karim Khatib, at around 4 am while it was sleeping inside th
Gadag Gadag police have arrested seven accused, including an RMP doctor and a staff nurse, on serious charges of raping a 26-year-old woman on different days and illegally aborting her after she became pregnant. The main accused arrested are residents of Betageri Sikandar B
HAVERI A farmer’s family staged an emotional protest in Ironi village of Ranebennur taluk on Monday by sitting inside holes dug for planting, opposing a forest department operation to clear the land. The family said they have been cultivating the land for decades and strong
KANAKAGIRI Former MLA Basavaraj Dadesuguru has alleged that the police department failed to protect the public and has not registered an FIR in a case linked to the death of Basavaraj Reddy. Reddy reportedly died by suicide after an assault connected to a land encroachment
