Karnataka

Bengaluru, Aug 15: Terming as "shameful" recent incidents of atrocities on Dalits, minorities and women in the country, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said a movement akin to the freedom struggle needed to be launched to fight divisive forces. Delivering his Independence Day speech at the Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground here after unfurling the national flag, he said a nation

Shivamogga, Aug 15: Karnataka's Revenue Minister Kagodu Thimmappa today collapsed while addressing the Independence Day celebrations in Shivamogga. 83-year-old Congress leader was immediately rushed to the hospital where he is presently undergoing treatment and is said to be out of danger. Thimmappa, who started his address at the district parade ground, became speechless in between and lost his

Mangaluru, Aug 15: The 70th Independence Day celebrations were observed with a spirit of nationalism and patriotism by Dakshina Kannada administration as people gathered at Nehru Maidan, in the heart of the city to witness the unfurling of the National Flag on Monday. Minister of Forests, Environment and Ecology and district in-charge minister B Ramanath Rai hoisted the Indian tricolour at Nehru

Meerut, Aug 15: At a time when the entire country is making preparations to celebrate Independence Day, members of Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha waved black flags to mark their 70th 'Black Day' and protest against the Constitution of India at the organisation's office on Sharda Road in Meerut on Sunday. The leaders of the Hindu outfit claim to have been observing this day as 'Black Day' for the

Mangaluru, Aug 15: Media photographers and videographers boycotted the district level 70th Independence Day celebrations at Nehru Maidan in the city on Monday after they were asked not to enter the area where march-past was supposed to be held. Unlike in the past, this year elaborate security arrangements were made at the historic Maidan. There were three entrances to the programme venue. More

Mangaluru, Aug 15: NRI entrepreneur, philanthropist and social worker Zakariya Jokatte has been conferred with 'Star of Bearys 2016' award by the UAE-based Bearys Cultural Forum. The annual award was presented during the BCF scholarship meet held at Loyola Hall in the city on Sunday in the presence of a galaxy of dignitaries from Beary community. Mr Jokatte, who hailed from a humble family

Mumbai, Aug 15: Police in Mumbai have broken up a crime ring that robbed foreign tourists, arresting four key members including the gang leader who is named in over 40 theft cases. The ring, which operated in mostly in south Mumbai, is suspected to have targeted 44 Arab visitors in the past few years. The arrests came after the mugging of 70-year-old Saudi Hussain Ali Mubarak, whose tour of

Manipal, Aug 15: A student of Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) died at a hospital here on Sunday, a day after he attempted suicide by hanging at his hostel room. The deceased has been identified as Aditya Ishaan, 18, a BTech engineering student, who was staying in Room No. 2, Block IX. Police said the student tried to commit suicide by hanging from the ceiling fan hook using his belt at 11

Bengaluru, Aug 15: Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday said he has directed the police to identify those who reportedly shouted anti-India slogans at an event here on Saturday. “We have learnt that some students shouted slogans. But it is not clear whether somebody else was behind it. Bengaluru City Police Commissioner N S Megharikh has been directed to conduct a probe and identify them

Mangaluru, Aug 14: Encouraging and assisting the children of economically backward communities to peruse education is a noble work, said B A Mohiuddin Bava, MLA, Mangaluru North. Inaugurating the scholarship distribution programme organised by the UAE-based Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF) at Loyola Hall here on Sunday, Mr Bava said that the contribution of BCF for past 15 years in this regard is