Tumakuru: Former cooperation minister KN Rajanna Friday hinted at a political conspiracy behind his removal from chief minister Siddaramaiah‘s cabinet and expressed confidence of returning as minister before the term of the current govt ends. “I know what was said against me and what steps were taken to achieve those intentions,” he said. “I will…
Bengaluru: In an effort to get Congress’ high command to honour a reported power-sharing pact and make DK Shivakumar chief minister in Nov, the deputy CM’s loyalists are working on forging an alliance between Vokkaligas and Panchamasali Lingayats to expand his support base. Both communities, predominantly agrarian, have strongholds in south and north Karnataka respectively….
Bengaluru: If not for the public holiday, the number of injuries in Friday morning’s blast at Chinnayanapalya might have been far fewer. Residents say many of those injured or left homeless are daily wage workers who usually step out by 7am. But with the day off, most stayed indoors — a coincidence that turned fatal…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court dismissed an Income Tax Appeal filed by the Income Tax Department against Sony India Software Centre Private Limited, Bengaluru. The appeal challenged the orders dated June 12, 2024, issued by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), Bengaluru, which partially allowed the assessee’s appeal against the Assessment Order dated May 19,…
Bengaluru: Over half a dozen Darshan fans, who were arrested for sending abusive and obscene messages to actress-cum-politician Divyaspandana, also known as Ramya, will now get a chance to spend time with their favourite star in the Central Prison.The central crime branch (CCB) sleuths have arrested seven people till now in a case related to…
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…
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…
Bengaluru: Legal experts say actor Darshan will have to stay behind bars for at least a year, with a fresh chance at bail arising only after the trial in the murder case begins — and only if there are “changed circumstances.“ A team of lawyers representing the state, including Supreme Court senior advocate Sidharth Luthra,…
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…
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…
