Karnataka

Mangalore, Jul 8: Norbert Lobo, associate professor and head, department of economics, St Aloysius College, Mangalore has been unanimously re-elected president of Association of Mangalore University College Teachers' (AMUCT) for 2014-2016. Lobo was president of AMUCT for the last 2 years and is also serving as vice-president of All India Federation of University and College Teachers Organisation

Mangalore, Jul 8: Rains have started building up from last 48 hours bringing some relief from prevailing sultry weather conditions across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. The rains lead to the deluge in the streets and overflowing of clogged drains and sewage lines. Many houses in the low-lying areas were inundated and vehicular movement was also affected. The region received intermittent

New Delhi, Jul 8: Senior leaders of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Ram Madhav and Shiv Prakash on Monday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Both the leaders were spokespersons for the RSS. Ram Madhav announced that he has been deputed to BJP. The two RSS leaders are likely to find a prominent place in reorganized BJP that is also expected to see a new President as incumbent Rajnath Singh

Bangalore, Jul 8: The State government, has told the Supreme Court that it has paid Rs 16.08 lakh towards payments for medical treatment of Kerala's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Abdul Nasar Ma'adani, jailed for his alleged role in the 2008 Bangalore serial blasts. In an affidavit, it denied the charge it had chosen not to pay the medical bills despite apex court's order and annexed the

New Delhi, Jul 7: The Home Ministry today sought a report from Karnataka government on JD(S) leader and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy shown by a CD discussing about cash-for-seat with the supporters of an MLC seat aspirant. "We have sought a detailed report from the state government about the incident," a Home Ministry official said. Kumaraswamy is mired in a controversy after Saturday's

New Delhi, Jul 7: The Supreme Court's verdict today declaring that a Shariat court has no legal sanction drew sharp reaction from Muslim ulema who said that the Constitution allows them the right to work and act according to Muslim personal law. Zafaryab Jilani, member of the Muslim Personal Law Board, said, "We are not doing anything parallel to the judicial system and we don't say that any order

Mangalore, Jul 7: Three persons have been arrested by Mangalore City Police in connection with the murder case of two youth from Kerala in the city. The accused have been identified as Mohammed Mahajir Sanaf, a resident of Cherkala and Mohammed Irshad and Mohammed Safwan, from Anangoor in Kerala. Mangalore City Police Commissioner R Hitendra told media persons on Monday that the trio murdered two

Mangalore, July 7: Melreeda Rodrigues of Bolkunje Parish, Kinnigoli was elected as the president of the central council thus repeating the history after 16 years. The elections were held in the 67th general body meeting that was held in the Rosario Cathedral hall. She defeated her counterpart Selwyn Colaco of Hospet parish to make herself as the second president of the Diocesan council. Along with

Bangalore, Jul 7: JDS leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, who is in the eye of a storm over an audio CD about him purportedly discussing about cash-for-seat with the supporters of an MLC seat aspirant, today said he is open to any kind of inquiry on the matter. "I have already said - no financial transaction has taken place; any kind of inquiry can be held," Kumaraswamy

Suratkal, Jul 7: A 45-year old man from Katipalla with two wives and 14 children was taken into custody by the police for allegedly raping a minor girl several times over a period of time. Police have taken into custody Hameed, resident of Katipalla, on charges of repeatedly raping a minor girl living close to his home. The minor girl is related to Hameed. While residing in Katipalla, Hameed is