Bengaluru: Criminal law cannot be permitted to become a weapon or bargaining power in civil claims, the Karnataka high court has observed, quashing proceedings against an elderly Bengaluru woman and her first daughter.The case was based on a complaint filed by the younger daughter, a resident of Singapore. Her key grievance is that the mother…
Chethan.Kumar@timesofindia.comBengaluru: As India debates tougher laws and fast-track courts (FTCs) to deal with alleged NEET irregularities, the 2006 RGUHS PG medical entrance exam paper leak case has not gone to trial yet.Two decades on, the accused vice-chancellor and registrar have long left office. The 16 candidates named as beneficiaries have built their medical careers.Rajiv Gandhi…
Mandya: Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has announced retirement from electoral politics after completing his current tenure as MLA, declaring he would not contest the 2028 assembly elections.“Politics has become corrupt and the survival of clean politics untenable. As a result, it is time for me to step down and not contest,” he said, adding…
Bengaluru: The proposed demolition of an 18-storey apartment tower in southeast Bengaluru after its developer detected structural instability has triggered widespread debate over the credibility of occupancy certificates (OCs) issued by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).The 49-unit tower, at SNN Raj Etternia near Kudlu, received an OC earlier this year but is now set to…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) has urged the govt to ensure proper verification of age proof during marriage registrations to prevent child marriages.Expressing concern that accepting only Aadhaar as proof of age could increase cases of underage marriages, the panel has called for strict implementation of the Child Marriage…
Volunteers clear garbage, construct footpath and paint pillars of flyover at Silk Board junction Volunteers clear garbage, construct footpath and paint pillars of flyover at Silk Board junction Volunteers clear garbage, construct footpath and paint pillars of flyover at Silk Board junction Volunteers clear garbage, construct footpath and paint pillars of flyover at Silk Board…
screenshot of CCTV footage Bengaluru: A cab driver’s reckless road rage created panic in the neighbourhood after he tried to mow down another cab driver who confronted him over rash driving. The terrifying incident ended with the victim clinging to the car’s bonnet for nearly a kilometre before locals intervened.According to police, cab driver Ananth,…
Chikkamagaluru: High drama unfolded at former minister and BJP MLC CT Ravi’s residence in Chikkamagaluru after police arrived to serve him notice over alleged provocative remarks targeting the Muslim community and referring to protesters at Jantar Mantar as the “tukde gang”.Lawyers and a large number of BJP workers at his Basavanahalli residence condemned what they…
Bengaluru: Days after allegations of irregularities in the recruitment of veterinary officers came to light, the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has stayed the final selection list and formed a sub-committee for an internal inquiry into the claims.KPSC secretary K Jyothi said in a statement that considering the gravity of allegations in the media and…
Bengaluru: Two months after the state govt introduced online counselling for transfers in the stamps and registration department to curb lobbying and corruption, a section of sub-registrars has urged the authorities to scrap the new system and restore the earlier general transfer process.According to sources, the govt may consider their proposal to revert to the…
