‘Hard to digest’: Judge who held Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni guilty of murder transferred | Bengaluru News

Santosh Gajanan Bhat (File Photo) BENGALURU: The crowd was larger than usual Thursday inside the special court for elected representatives, located on the seventh floor of the city’s civil court complex on Dr Ambedkar Veedhi. It was anticipated that special judge Santosh Gajanan Bhat would announce the quantum of punishment to Dharwad Rural MLA Vinay…

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Munawar Faruqui Bengaluru Show: Hindu outfit urges cops to stop Munawar Faruqui’s Bengaluru show; warns of disruption to public peace, harmony | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: A Hindu outfit has urged police to cancel stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui’s show scheduled in the city on Saturday, citing concerns over past controversies and potential law and order issues.According to news agency PTI, the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti said it has submitted a formal representation to Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh seeking cancellation…

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Dhurandhar script replayed in Pakistan? Years after Bengaluru IISc attack, Amir Hamza bleeds in Lahore street ambush | Bengaluru News

Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Amir Hamza had no inkling of what awaited him as he stepped out of the News 24’s office in Lahore after a televised appearance alongside Judge Nazir Ahmad Ghazi NEW DELHI: Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Amir Hamza had no inkling of what awaited him as he stepped out of the News 24’s office in Lahore…

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Karnataka Congress faces Ulema backlash after action against 2 MLCs | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Congress leadership’s action against two MLCs, along with pulling up of housing minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan over alleged anti-party activities during the Davanagere South bypoll, has triggered a sharp backlash from Islamic scholars, signalling unease within a key support base of the party.Condemning the move, members of the Ulama-e-Karnataka said Thursday…

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K’taka cabinet clears Rohith Vemula Bill; Rs 10L fine for caste bias | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The state cabinet Thursday approved the Karnataka Rohith Vemula (Prevention of Discrimination, Exclusion or Injustice) (Right to Education and Dignity) Bill, 2026, proposing strict penalties — including a Rs 10 lakh fine — on higher education institutions found guilty of harassment or caste-based discrimination.The bill, to be introduced in the monsoon session of the…

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After HC push, K’taka to fast-track period leave legislation | Bengaluru News

Mangaluru: Karnataka will push through with a bill on menstrual leave that will be applicable to all women employees in the state, including those in the private sector, following a high court ruling.On Wednesday, Karnataka high court had ordered strict implementation of the state’s existing menstrual leave policy until the proposed legislation is enacted.Labour minister…

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Karnataka braces for weak monsoon, water stress looms in 213 taluks | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Karnataka is staring at a potential water stress year with forecasts of a below-normal monsoon across most regions, prompting the govt to activate contingency measures and tighten accountability among district administrations.Citing inputs from the India Meteorological Department, chief minister Siddaramaiah said Thursday that barring five districts, much of the state is likely to face…

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Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission relief sparks EV infra boom at petrol pumps | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Amid evolving energy demand patterns and policy support for electric mobility, oil marketing companies (OMCs) across Karnataka are accelerating their transition from conventional fuel retailing to building a robust electric vehicle (EV) charging network, particularly around Bengaluru. Even as uncertainties loom over the resumption of petroleum supplies in the backdrop of the ongoing West…

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