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Bengaluru: A special court for MPs and MLAs on Saturday sentenced former JD(S) MP from Hassan, Prajwal Revanna, to life imprisonment in a rape case involving a domestic worker. The court also imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh on him. The verdict was delivered by Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat, a day after Prajwal was convicted under IPC Sections 376(2)(k), 376(2)(n), 354A, 354B, 354C, 506, 201 and Section

Bengaluru: Convicted in a rape case and awaiting sentencing on Saturday, suspended JD(S) leader and former MP Prajwal Revanna sought for lesser punishment, claiming he did nothing wrong and that his only mistake was his 'fast' growth in politics. A Special Court here is slated to pronounce the quantum of sentence after convicting the 34-year-old Prajwal in one of the four sexual abuse and rape

New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday stepped up his attack on the Election Commission, alleging that the polling system in the country is "already dead" and the 2024 Lok Sabha election was "rigged". Addressing the inaugural function of the day-long legal conclave on the theme 'Constitutional Challenges: Perspectives and Pathways', he alleged that the prime minister is sitting on his

Mangaluru, Aug 2: A Mangaluru resident has lodged a police complaint after being swindled of ₹22.59 lakh in a months-long online trading scam allegedly promoted through a fake video using Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s name. The victim stated that the ordeal began on October 15, 2024, when he stumbled upon a Facebook video falsely depicting Sitharaman endorsing an investment platform

Mangaluru: The annual general body meeting of the Gulf Retirees’ Association, Mangaluru, was held on July 29 at the Jamiyyatul Falah Auditorium, Kankanady, under the chairmanship of Mittur Hamza. The event commenced with a welcome address by Joint Secretary Yusuf Aladka, followed by the reading of the annual report by Secretary Jamaluddin and the presentation of accounts by Treasurer Abdul Khader

Mangaluru: Indian blue-collar workers continue to form the backbone of the Gulf region’s labour force, with over 16 lakh Indians currently employed in 14 countries across the Middle East, fresh government data reveals. Figures presented by the Ministry of External Affairs in the Rajya Sabha on July 31 highlight the sharp rise in migration over the past five years, particularly in the construction

New Delhi: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards have been announced, celebrating the best in cinema from 2023. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting revealed the winners on Friday at a press conference in New Delhi. The 71st National Film Awards recognises films certified by the censor board from January 1 to December 31, 2023. Shah Rukh Khan received the National award for Best

Bengaluru, Aug 1: In a major blow to former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, a special court for elected representatives on Friday convicted him in a sexual abuse and rape case registered at KR Nagar police station. Special judge Santosh Gajanana Bhat delivered the verdict, with sentencing expected to be pronounced on Saturday. Revanna, who was

Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said the government is monitoring social media for posts related to alleged mass burial in Dharmasthala and warned of action against those that could "instigate feelings in the society". The state government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the claims of alleged mass murder, rape, and mass burials in Dharmasthala

Udupi, Aug 1: A tragic incident in Udupi turned into a near-miracle on Friday when the presence of mind of a 65-year-old school van driver averted what could have been a major accident involving several children. The driver, Moideen Bava, a resident of Neere Bailoor in Karkala, was ferrying students to school when he suddenly experienced severe chest pain. Instead of panicking or trying to