Karnataka

Bengaluru, Nov 15: The mehndi ceremony of Brahmani Reddy, daughter of mining baron and former minister Gali Janardhana Reddy, was held at a specially-constructed wedding set, a replica of a palace of Sri Krishnadevaraya of the erstwhile Vijayanagar empire, at Palace Grounds. There was a Rajasthani folk dance performance by Triveni troupe, when the mehndi programme was going on. Close relatives of

New Delhi, Nov 14: Stating that around four lakh trucks are stranded in various parts of the country, the apex transporters body AIMTC today demanded immediate increasing of cash withdrawal limit from ATMs and banks to avoid crisis. All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), claiming to have 93 lakh truckers, 50 lakh buses and tourist taxi and cab operators under its fold, said at least eight

Kollam, Nov 14: A class five student of a government school here suffered a fracture on his left arm after he was allegedly dragged by his teacher and was forcibly made to sit in the classroom, police said today. The woman teacher had been suspended following a complaint by the parents of the boy over the incident at the Government Boys Higher Secondary school at Valathungal in Kollam on November

Manglauru, Nov 14: A madrasa student on Monday evening became the latest victim of the stabbing spree in Ullal-Konaje region in Dakshina Kannada. Razik, son of Mayyaddi, a resident of Kairangala village located on Mangaluru-Bantwal border, has been admitted to a private hospital in Deralakatte with severe injuries. It is learnt that Razik was walking towards his madrasa from his home at Jalli

Vadodara, Nov 14: Two leading bank unions today criticised the government over demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, saying the move has led to "financial chaos" across the country. In a letter to Indian Banks' Association (IBA), All India Bank Officers' Association (AIBOA) and All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) said the decision to withdraw the high-value notes was taken without

Mangaluru, Nov 14: Even six days after the abolishment of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, the coastal city of Mangaluru has failed to recover from the unexpected shock. In fact, the demonetization move has affected pretty much every sphere of life — from getting provisions and eating out, to making routine payments such as rent and salaries to domestic help. While making announcement of demonetization

New Delhi, Nov 14: With banks struggling to cope with rush to get alternative currency, the government has extended use of old defunct Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes for paying household utility bills, fuel, taxes and fees and purchases from co-operative stores till November 24. While withdrawing Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes from the night of November 8-9, the government had allowed use of the old

Washington, Nov 14: Saddened by the reports of harassment of Muslims, African-Americans and Latinos following his victory in the election, President-elect Donald Trump has for the first time publicly asked people to "Stop it". "I am so saddened to hear that. And I say, 'Stop it'. If it - if it helps. I will say this, and I will say right to the cameras: Stop it," Trump told the CBS' '60 Minute'

New Delhi/Chennai, Nov 14: Banks across several states remained closed today being a public holiday further escalating the six-day cash crisis following the withdrawal of high-value notes and exacerbating the agony of those in desperate need to get even small amounts of money. Though banks were open mainly in the southern states there was no relief for people as they had to wait for hours to get

Mangaluru, Nov 14: Police have booked Fr Vishal Monis, the principal of St Anne English Medium High School, Kelrai in Neermarga village here, under the Scheduled Caste and Tribe (prevention of atrocities) Act for allegedly assaulting a Hindu student and insulting his caste. However, Fr Monis, who is also an assistant parish priest, has denied the allegations and said that miscreants have used the