Karnataka

Mangaluru, May 14: Dozens of activists and farmers staged a demonstration in front of the office of Deputy Commissioner in the city on Thursday protesting Narendra Modi-led govt’s controversial Land Acquisition bill. Under the banner of Communist Party of India, the protesters raised objections to Centre's proposal to remove clauses mandating farmers' consent and conducting social impact

Bengaluru, May 14: A cannon dating to the Tipu Sultan-era has been unearthed in Bengaluru at a construction site. As per reports, a building was being constructed near the Bangalore Medical College in the Kalasipalyam area of the city when the artillery equipment was found. Experts who have examined the cannon are of the opinion that it was used by Tipu Sultan in the Anglo-Mysore war in the 1790s

Kasaragod, May 14: A youth from Uduma in Kasaragod died and two of his friends were injured in a road accident near Bengaluru on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Haneef, 22, a management student at MIC Arts and Science College, Chattamchal, near here. The injured have been identified as Jamsheer (21) from Thalankere and Nisar (22) from Mogral, who were travelling along with Haneef

Mumbai, May 14: A week after withdrawing resignation, Housing.com chief executive Rahul Yadav decided on Wednesday to allot all his personal holding in the company worth Rs 150-200 crore to the employees. "Rahul Yadav has decided to allot all his personal shares worth Rs 150-200 crore to the employees of Housing.com who number 2,251," the housing portal said in a late evening statement. The value

Indore, May 14: Dalit groom was forced to wear a helmet to fend off brickbats from angry upper-caste villagers who didn't want him to ride a horse. The incident took place on Sunday night when the groom from Ujjain, Purlal Padiyar, 25, took out his marriage procession in Nerugen village in Ratlam district. Purlal's family had arranged a horse, but after stiff opposition from upper caste villagers

Mangaluru, May 14: Panic gripped village of Panjikallu in Bantwal Taluk on Wednesday after residents noticed fuel leakage from the Mangaluru-Bengaluru underground pipeline. Immediately, authorities concerned, including Petronet MHB Ltd., MRPL, fire and emergency services were informed. Residents claimed that though they noticed the leakage last night, authorities did not respond. The leaked fuel

Bengaluru, May 14: Asserting that Karnataka was rated as one of the most progressive states of India, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said the ruling Congress gave equal importance to social and economic sectors. "Karnataka has been appreciated as one of the most progressive states in the country with proactive industrial policy and welfare schemes for the benefit of the people,"

Bengaluru, May 14: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he would not be in Beijing when Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertakes his three-day visit to China beginning today. "It (my not going) is because of (Gram Panchayat) polls and because the invitation came too late," Siddaramaiah told reporters here, when asked why he was not travelling to China. Responding to the invitation from Modi

New Delhi, May 14: India on Wednesday asked its citizens in conflict-hit Saudi Arabian city of Najran bordering Yemen to leave immediately. External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said two officials from Indian consulate in Jeddah Mohammad Javed Alam and Mohammad Faisal have reached Najran to help the Indian citizens. "Now that shelling has stopped, all Indians in conflict zone in Najran may

Bhatkal, May 13: With an impressive pass percentage of 94.09%, the Bhatkal taluk has contributed in improving the total pass percentage of Uttara Kannada district which secured third position in the state in the SSLC examination-2015 results. Bhatkal Block Education Officer Venkatesh Patagara told media persons on Wednesday that out of 2387 students who appeared for the SSLC examination 2246