‘Five-star treatment? Face the music’: Kannada filmstar Darshan, Pavithra back in jail; ‘he abused the liberty of bail’, says Supreme court | Bengaluru News

NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: In a big setback to Kannada filmstar Darshan in the Renukaswamy murder case, Supreme Court Thursday cancelled the actor’s bail, ordered his re-arrest and speedy trial in the case, while warning the state govt against allowing any five-star treatment to the accused in jail.About five hours after the verdict came in, the actor…

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Darshan case: Victim’s family says SC order restored faith in judiciary | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: On Thursday morning, inside a modest home in Chitradurga, the air was thick with the smell of incense. Sitting cross-legged, Kashinathaiah S Shivanagoudar was chanting prayers, doing puja.In another room, his wife, Rathnaprabha sat glued to the television, her eyes fixed on the live updates from Supreme Court. When the news flashed stating cancellation…

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Dharmasthala burials case: It’s an international conspiracy, says BJP | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Opposition BJP Thursday claimed the investigation into alleged mass murders in Dharmasthala was part of another attempt to defame and demean Hindu religious institutions and alleged a network of “urban Naxals and foreign nationals” was behind the conspiracy.During a half-hour debate in the assembly on the case, BJP members said vested interests were attempting…

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After spate of deaths in Hassan, govt to screen auto and cab drivers for heart disease | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: In the wake of a spate of sudden deaths in Hassan district, the govt plans to screen auto and cab drivers for heart ailments and also train students, teachers, and gym trainers in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao told the legislative assembly Thursday that the measures were in line with recommendations…

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