Karnataka

Azizpur (Bihar), Jan 21: A Hindu woman who saved lives of 10 Muslims in this village in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district during the recent clashes in which five people died is being hailed as a hero, officials said. Shail Devi, a frail widow in her early 50s, risking her own life, gave shelter to her Muslim neighbours when a mob of more than 5,000 people attacked Azizpur Bahilwara village after a 20

Mumbai, Jan 21: Throw caution to the wind! Casting aside their doubts about safety and all the nuances of planning a holiday, more and more Indian women are now choosing to travel alone. The reason for going solo: the freedom to explore a new destination at one's own pace and re-discover oneself in the face of new experiences and even challenging situations. Gurgaon-based Smriti Shankar, for

Mangaluru, Jan 21: With people still considering smoking as a fundamental right, a total ban cannot be applied to it. Hence, more information on use of tobacco and gutka and their effects should be given to people, said Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner A B Ibrahim. Speaking after inaugurating a workshop on ‘Effective Implementation of Tobacco Control Laws in Karnataka by capacity building and

Jeddah, Jan 21: The Ministry of Interior’s civil affairs department on Tuesday dashed the hopes of thousands of expats when it denied a report that had gone viral on social media sites that children born in the Kingdom to Saudi mothers and foreign fathers would be given citizenship.“There is no truth to the report,” said Mohammed Al-Jasser, spokesman of the department that processes citizenship

West Bengal, Jan 21: The investigating team probing pro-IS Twitter account @ShamiWitness handler Mehdi Masoor's case has found a key evidence to prove his connections with the IS fighters. IS sympathizer Mehdi Masoor, who hails from West Bengal, used his Twitter handle @ShamiWitness to help an IS fighter to enter Syria from Turkey, reports Indian Express. IS fighter with Twitter handle

Bengaluru, Jan 21: The Bharatiya Janata Party is expected to file a petition before Karnataka Governor Vajubhai R. Vala this week seeking permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his alleged involvement in the denotification of land acquired for the formation of Arkavathi Layout in Bengaluru. However, contrary to the belief that the BJP itself may file such a petition, the party is

Mangaluru, Jan 21: The Karnataka Haj Committee has started distributing applications forms to aspiring pilgrims in the state. State Wakf Board member and Mangaluru Haj Committee President Yenepoya Mohammed Kunhi formally released the application forms at the office of Dakshina Kannada district Wakf Advisory Committee in Mangaluru. Moidinabba from Maravanthe village, Khalid from Thannirbavi and

Mangaluru, Jan 21: After a peace meeting hosted by the police top brass of Dakshina Kannada district, local groups have decided to withdraw a call for Uppinangady bandh given by them for January 21 following the post Hindu Sangama communal at at Karaya in Puttur taluk last week. The district police, in the meanwhile has stepped up vigil in Belthangady and Puttur taluks, arresting 26 people in

Bagalkot, Jan 21: Shivaiah Tatha Swami, the seer of Marakattu Shivananda Swami Mutt in Yelaburga taluk of Koppal district, succumbed to burn injuries at a private hospital in Bagalkot on Tuesday. The 80-year-old seer had suffered serious burn injuries while trying rescue a female disciple who had set herself ablaze over a dispute pertaining to mutt’s property. Prabhavathi Devi died on the spot

Bengaluru, Jan 21: On a day when the Supreme Court granted bail to Gali Janardhana Reddy in the illegal mining case, the BJP State unit on Tuesday welcomed him to rejoin the party. “We are happy Reddy has got bail. We wish he is cleared of all the charges. If he is willing to associate himself with the BJP, the party will take a call,” said Karnataka BJP president Pralhad Joshi. Technically, Reddy