Siddaramaiah unanimously elected Congress Legislative Party leader

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May 18, 2018

Bengaluru, May 18: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was today elected as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party at a meeting of party MLAs held in Hyderabad.

"Karnataka Congress Legislature Party met in Hyderabad and unanimously elected Shri @siddaramaiah as the leader of the CLP as per the directions of Congress President Shri @RahulGandhi," Karnataka Pradesh Congress said in a tweet.

The newly elected MLAs of Congress and JDS are camping at a hotel in Hyderabad since today, fearing alleged poaching attempt by the BJP.

Siddaramaiah's election as the CLP leader comes ahead of Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa seeking trust vote on the floor of the assembly tomorrow.

The BJP has 104 MLAs, seven short of the half mark of 111. The Congress won 78 seats and JD(S) 37 in the May assembly elections.

Striking a post-poll alliance, the Congress-JDS combine has claimed the support of 117 MLAs, including one of BSP and an Independent.

Polling was held in 222 of the state's 224 seats, for which results were declared on May 15.

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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