Karnataka

Ranchi, Dec 29: A group of inebriated army men allegedly gang-raped a 14-year-old girl on board the Howrah-Amritsar Express after forcing her to drink alcohol, police said on Monday. Sources said the girl, a resident of Kolkata, boarded the Punjab-bound train at Howrah on Sunday but entered the coach reserved for army personnel by mistake. One of the jawans got her drunk and two others then raped

New Delhi, Dec 29: The NDA government is likely to lift restrictions on locally popular traditional sports such as Kambala and Jallikattu from new year but with conditions to protect animals against cruelty. An announcement is likely to come on January 1 after Union Environment and Forest Minister Prakash Javadekar meets Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi for legal vetting of the decision since the

Mangaluru, Dec 28: In a shocking incident, a minor girl was allegedly gang-raped by five friends belonging to both Hindu and Muslim communities under the limits of Kavoor Police Station in Mangaluru. In her complaint the 16-year-old victim has identified the alleged rapists as Prashant Shetty, a resident of Kunjathbail, and his friends Salman, Adil, Naufal and another youth. It is learnt that the

Dammam, Dec 28: In a gut-wrenching tragedy, at least three Umrah pilgrims from south India lost their lives and around 35 other pilgrims suffered injuries on Dammam – Riyadh highway in Saudi Arabia. The victims have been identified as Shaukath, a resident of Yedapadavu in Mangaluru, Kabeer Saqafi from Pattambi in Kerala and Sayeed Alavi alias Kodoor Kunhon from Malappuram. According to sources

New Delhi, Dec 28: A veterinary report filed by the Uttar Pradesh government has revealed that it was mutton and not beef in the refrigerator of Mohammad Akhlaq, who was lynched to death and his son critically injured over rumours that his family had consumed a dead calf's meat. Akhlaq was dragged out of his home and beaten to death by a mob in Uttar Pradesh's Dadri outside New Delhi on September

Mangaluru, Dec 28: Bedra Bulls clinched the Amaco Mangalore Premiere League-2015 title following a crushing 102-run win over Ocean Sharks in a lop-sided summit clash at NMPT grounds in Mangaluru. After exhibiting their sportsman spirit in the semi-final match against Surathkal Strikers on the same ground the Sharks messed up their appearance in the title clash of Mangaluru cricket's showpiece

Mangaluru, Dec 28: Kadri Stars emerged champions of Kudla Premier League, underarm tournament organised by Friends Urwa in Mangaluru from December 24 to 27. As many as eight teams had participated in the flood light tournament and each teams played seven league matches. While Kadri Stars won the final match, Team Elegant, owned by Elegant Views Dubai and Team Elegant Sports Club emerged as a

Mangaluru, Dec 28: Pramod Muthalik, founder of Sri Rama Sene, a fringe outfit infamous for immoral policing, may get reprieve from the Congress government in Karnataka. If sources are to be believed, the Siddaramaiah government, in the coming days, is set to drop 13 cases against the leader, who is known for his vitriolic speeches. Ever since the BJP and the Sangh Parivar abandoned Muthalik during

Bengaluru, Dec 28: A woman committed suicide after killing her son and daughter at their house in Mahadevapura police station limits in the City on Sunday. The police said Veena (27), a homemaker, hanged to death her daughter Raashi (6) and Harshith (2) before ending her life. Veena, a native of Hoskote in Bengaluru Rural, had married Krishna (33), who runs Lakshmi Recreation Club at Mahadevapura

Bengaluru, Dec 28: The elections to the Legislative Council from the local bodies constituencies lack the sights and sounds of polls where the common man casts his vote. But on Sunday, the elections did report some drama that grabbed attention. Goof-ups and some politicking were reported at a few places. Voters being recalled to recast their votes after a goof-up was the highlight in Shivamogga