Karnataka

Mangaluru, Nov 12: Two days after Sangh Parivar activists unleashed violence in Madikeri during the birth anniversary of Tipu Sultan, unexpected communal violence erupted in BC Road and other parts of Bantwal taluk in Dakshina Kannada on Thursday. Security has been tightened in BC Road, Kaikamba and surrounding areas following the clash that culminated in baton charge by the police and subsequent

Mangaluru, Nov 12: Demanding judicial probe into the clashes that occurred in Madikeri on the occasion of Tipu Jayanti on Tuesday, Dakshina Kannada district unit of SDPI held a protest in front of the deputy commissioner's office here on Thursday demanding proper legal action against culprits responsible for the clashes. Addressing protestors participating in the protest, SDPI state committee

Dubai, Nov 12: A court in Dubai on Thursday sentenced MM Ramachandran, chairman of the Atlas Group, to three years in jail in a case of financial fraud, according to media reports. The 74-year-old businessman, popularly known as “Atlas” Ramachandran, had been in police custody since August after cheques for 34 million dhirams issued by his group bounced. Ramachandran was sentenced to jail by the

New Delhi, Nov 12: BJP today demanded the Karnataka chief minister's resignation following death of two persons in violence over Tipu Sultan's birth anniversary celebrations, and took a swipe at Congress chief Sonia Gandhi asking if she will now lead a march and seek Siddaramaiah's ouster. BJP said Siddaramaiah was unable to handle the law and order situation, and sought a probe into the death

Bengaluru, Nov 12: A 35-year-old woman was allegedly raped by two security guards at the famous Cubbon Park here last night, police said today. Police said they have arrested both the security guards in connection with the incident. The woman hailing from Tumkuru had come to the city to take membership in a tennis club functioning at the sprawling Cubbon Park when the incident occurred, they said

New Delhi, Nov 12: The Congress on Thursday questioned if Shah Rukh Khan had faced the wrath of Enforcement Directorate (ED) because he spoke up on the issue of intolerance. On Wednesday, the ED had questioned Khan over alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). “A noted film star like Shah Rukh Khan is grilled for four hours... Whether he

Bantwal, Nov 12: A second PUC student belonging to the minority community was assaulted by a group, for harbouring a grudge against the former for a minor incident that occurred at a recent NCC camp. The assaulted student has been identified as Siddique (17), resident of Loretto and II PUC student in SVS College in Bantwal. The assailants have been identified as college student Ashin, and old

Shivamogga, Nov 12: Film director Nagathihalli Chandrashekar and two others sustained injuries after a swarm of honeybees attacked them at Baruve village near Kodachadri Hills in Hosanagar taluk on Wednesday. According to sources, Mr. Chandrashekhar suffered multiple bee stings on his face, neck, head, and abdomen, and had developed vomiting and severe body ache. Doctors have said that his

Bengaluru, Nov 12: Internationally acclaimed thinker and Jnanpith awardee, Girish Karnad has received death threat by suspected HIndutva extremists for suggesting Bengaluru international airport should be named after Tipu Sultan. “Girish Karnad will meet the same end like kalburgi if he enrages kannadigas by replacing in Kempe gouda (sic) with Tipu Sultan.” the tweet, later deleted by the user

Dubai, Nov 12: In recognition of various philanthropic work conducted by the Faizal & Shabana Foundation – their Vice Chairperson Mrs. Shabana Faizal, daughter of Mr. B. Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen, who hails from Thumbay, Mangalore was granted an audience with HRH Princess Haya bint Hussein, at her palace in Dubai. This comes just after the Faizal & Shabana Foundation and KEF Company Limited announced