Karnataka

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led union government of India has withdrawn its recent rules that banned the sale of cattle including buffaloes for slaughter in animal markets A government notification said on Saturday that the environment ministry of the Centre withdrew its previous rules that had triggered massive controversy in the country where a majority of people consume cattle meat

Udupi, Dec 3: Four persons belonging to two outfits have suffered injuries in a clash at Koteshwar under the limits of Kundapur Town police station in Udupi district. The incident occurred on Friday night. The cause of the clash is said to be differences on putting up banners of a local fair and old enmity. According to the Kundapur Town police, Abhishek and Ranjit of the Bhagat Singh Krantikari

Bengaluru Dec 3: Former chief minister and JD(S) state president H D Kumaraswamy has dared incumbent Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to announce a Dalit chief ministerial candidate. Addressing the reporters after presiding over the booth level committee observers’ meeting in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy said that the JD(S) had already announced that the party, if it came to power, would make a

Bengaluru, Dec 3: Income-tax raids on diagnostic centres and fertility clinics have unearthed a racket in which doctors pocket huge commissions. The raids in Bengaluru, spread over three days and culminating on Saturday, exposed doctors getting kickbacks of up to 35% on MRI scans, and at least 20% on other laboratory tests. The sleuths raided two IVF (in vitro-fertilisation) centres run by a

Bengaluru, Dec 3: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday announced that Karnataka was willing to assist neighbouring states in the aftermath of the Cyclone Ockhi. "My thoughts go out to all those affected by Cyclone Ockhi. Karnataka is ready to provide any assistance to our neighbouring brothers and sisters in this difficult time," Siddaramaiah tweeted. The cyclone has battered Kerala, Tamil Nadu

Bengaluru, Dec 2: A newly married woman allegedly committed suicide over dowry harassment by her mother-in-law, at HSR layout in the city. Police said she left behind a suicide note, saying her mother-in-law had been harassing her over dowry. Vanitha (28), daughter of a corporator in Mysuru, was found hanging from the ceiling of her room last night. She had got married to a techie from Chennai

Hubballi, Dec 2: A senior leader of Rashtriya Swayamsevaka Sangha has charged that Saint Mother Teresa was indulged in conversion activities under the pretext of service. Mangesh Bhende, the Akhila Bharateeya Vyavastha Pramukh of RSS also accused her of collecting money in 17 countries by portraying India under a bad light. Speaking at the inauguration of 'Seva Sangam Karnataka-2017' programme of

Mangaluru, Dec 2: Fishing community, tourists and locals in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts of Karnataka have been warned against venturing into the sea for next 48-hours as the sea conditions are likely to be non-conducive due to the effect of Cyclone Ockhi. Coast Guard district headquarters here has advised the stakeholders to check status of weather and sea conditions on TV

New Delhi, Dec 2: India's second largest IT firm Infosys said today that it has appointed Salil S Parekh as its CEO and Managing Director. Parekh, who is joining the company from Capgemini, will take over on January 2, 2018, Infosys said in a statement. "He (Parekh) has nearly three decades of global experience in the IT services industry. He has a strong track record of executing business

Mangaluru, Dec 2: Vigilantes belonging to saffron outfits have demoralized a college student by uploading her “confession video” on social media platforms wherein she was forced to speak about her relationship with a drug dealer. It is believed that Aamir Suhail, in his 20s and hailing from Bunder area in Mangaluru, used to supply drugs to the girl, who is a student of a city based college. The