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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra called upon members of the Veerashaiva Lingayat community to set aside internal differences and work together to protect the faith, traditions and identity of the community and preserve its institutions. It may be noted that the Veerashaiva Lingayat community in Karnataka has traditionally been an important support base for the BJP in Karnataka, and Vijayendra belongs to the community. Speaking at the Veerashaiva Lingayat Dharma Samrakshana Sammelana held at Sujnana Mantapa in Vijayanagar, Bengaluru, he said the Veerashaiva Lingayat community was not confined to a single community but had, for centuries, provided shelter, support and guidance to people from all sections of society through its traditions of Annadasoha (food service), Aksharadasoha (education) and Jnanadasoha (dissemination of knowledge). He said it was everyone's responsibility to carry forward the Veerashaiva Lingayat tradition, which has conveyed the message, Let humanity prevail, and let peace prevail in the world through Dharma, to future generations. Vijayendra said various discussions were currently taking place regarding Veerashaiva faith and traditions. He said there were also views that attempts were being made in the name of progressivism and rationalism to distort the basic principles of the faith. Such issues should be discussed openly not only on public platforms but also within the community, he said. There was a need for introspection on the problems facing the community, their causes and ways to find solutions, Vijayendra said. Understanding history was not merely about remembering past events but also about ensuring that mistakes made in the past were not repeated by future generations, he added. Vijayendra said the Veerashaiva Lingayat community had a tradition of providing support to society at large, like a large banyan tree providing shelter to all. The community must preserve this tradition, he said, adding that the welfare of the state was also linked to the unity of the community. He called upon everyone to set aside internal divisions and differences and stand together in the interest of the community. Jagadgurus, Haraguru Charamurtis, community leaders, political leaders and ordinary people should recognise their responsibilities and work together, he said. Vijayendra said Veerashaiva Lingayat mutts were important institutions that provided guidance to the community. Thousands of mutts across different parts of the state were facing financial and social challenges, and community leaders should work to provide them with the necessary support and strength, he said. Recalling his father and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa's tenure as Chief Minister, Vijayendra said efforts had been made during his tenure to provide assistance not only to Veerashaiva Lingayat mutts but also to mutts belonging to various other communities. Politics comes and goes. Elections come and go. But the strength of mutts that show society the path of justice and provide guidance to all sections must remain, Vijayendra said. He assured that, with the blessings of the Jagadgurus, he would do his best in the coming days to provide the necessary support to mutts across the state. Vijayendra recalled the affection and trust shown by people from different communities during the recent padayatra from Lingasugur to Ballari. The affection shown by mothers who waited for hours, holding their children in their arms, to welcome me has increased my responsibility further. This affection is not limited to the Veerashaiva Lingayat community. I have seen the same trust among people from various communities across the state. It is my responsibility to preserve and strengthen that trust, he said. Vijayendra said he was not speaking merely as an MLA or BJP state president, but as a member of a family that had received the blessings of mutts that had provided leadership to the state and as the son of Yediyurappa, who had fought for farmers and society for decades. Vijayendra said issues concerning the Veerashaiva Lingayat community should be viewed not from the perspective of political gains and losses but from the perspective of the community's rich heritage and the interests of future generations. It was necessary to learn lessons from past events and ensure that the community was not divided in the future, he said. Only by preserving the unity of the community, its religious traditions and the strength of its mutts could this rich heritage be effectively passed on to future generations, Vijayendra said. He called upon senior members of the Veerashaiva Lingayat community, women, Jagadgurus and leaders of all communities to work together towards this objective.
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BJP targets Karnataka govt after KRIDL engineer goes missing
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) BJP leaders on Saturday targeted the Karnataka government over the disappearance of Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL) Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Parvez Dharwad, who has been missing since September 16 after allegedly leaving a suicide note. It may be recalled that a Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL) Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), identified as Parvez Dharwad, has gone missing from Gadag after allegedly leaving a note addressed to the Managing Director of the state government undertaking, stating that he intended to end his life over prolonged delays in the release and disbursement of funds and pressure from contractors. Speaking to the media on Saturday in Bengaluru, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, questioned the Congress government over the circumstances surrounding Parvez's disappearance and alleged that the incident reflected the state's financial crisis. Now, what will you say about AEE Parvez's letter? Ashoka asked, referring to the note allegedly left by the engineer. Ashoka said Parvez had mentioned in the note that contractors were unhappy over pending payments and had allegedly confronted him and threatened him. He alleged that the engineer had been under severe pressure as funds had not been released despite repeated requests. Ashoka also referred to an alleged communication from the state Finance Department regarding the availability of funds. He claimed that the department had informed the government that there was no money and alleged that the state had gone bankrupt. The government officers are on the path of committing suicide, but the Finance Department says these are love letters, Ashoka said, referring to remarks allegedly made by Congress leaders about the department's communication. He said the Finance Department's communication and the KRIDL engineer's note together indicated the financial difficulties being faced by the state government. Ashoka urged Parvez not to take any extreme step and called upon the authorities to ensure his safety. Parvez had travelled to Bengaluru on September 16 to attend a meeting and has been missing since then. A missing person case was registered at the Betageri police station in Gadag on the same day. His family has sought the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to trace him. Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy also questioned the government over the incident and alleged that the state was facing a financial crisis. Isn't it clear that the government is bankrupt? Narayanaswamy asked, referring to statements by government leaders regarding the availability of funds. He questioned why an engineer had been forced to write a note and subsequently went missing, and alleged that works were being taken up without ensuring the availability of funds for payments. In KRIDL, while awarding a contract, the government has to release the money first. Without allotting funds, how can you get the work done? he asked. Narayanaswamy claimed that bills worth around Rs 2 lakh crore were pending and alleged that the government had failed to clear them. He also criticised the government's drought relief package, saying the BJP had demanded Rs 10,000 compensation for drought-hit farmers while the government had announced Rs 2,500. He urged the government to prioritise tracing and rescuing Parvez, saying the engineer's life was more important than the government's financial and administrative issues. Contractors asking for their payments is not wrong, but they should not harass officials, Narayanaswamy said, adding that the government should acknowledge the financial difficulties and find a solution. Former minister and BJP MP K. Sudhakar also reacted to the incident, alleging that corruption had increased in Karnataka since the Congress government came to power. He claimed that the state had become a ational capital of corruption, without providing details to substantiate the allegation. The BJP leaders' remarks came amid efforts by police to trace Parvez and ascertain the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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AI, semiconductors, quantum computing to drive next phase of Indias infrastructure: FM Sitharaman
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the next large investments in Indias infrastructure must focus heavily on artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductor chips and quantum computing, while urging MSMEs to adopt AI solutions to improve productivity and compete globally. Addressing the 7th edition of IITMAA Sangam, the flagship annual conference of the IIT Madras Alumni Association (IITMAA) here, FM Sitharaman said technology and innovation must reach every sector of the economy, including agriculture, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. Indias transformation has been driven by sustained efforts to strengthen institutions, restore confidence and open sectors to private participation, while creating policies that enable young people, entrepreneurs and innovators to contribute to economic growth, FM Sitharaman said. Highlighting the opening of the space sector, FM Sitharaman said Indian startups are now designing and building satellites and undertaking space missions. She also stressed the need for patient capital and new early-stage funding mechanisms for pre-revenue deep-tech and hardware startups. Our MSMEs, which produce everything from basic components to aircraft parts, need AI solutions to improve productivity and compete globally, FM Sitharaman said, adding that technology-led growth would require greater collaboration across sectors. She said IIT Madras initiative to create a fund to handhold startups exemplifies how academia, industry and government can work together to support innovation and entrepreneurship. FM Sitharaman further said India can achieve more than 10 per cent GDP growth, but this would require greater effort across all sectors and sustained collaboration to convert talent, technology and innovation into economic growth. The conference, centred on the theme Atmanirbhar Bharat Building a Self-Reliant India, brought together policymakers, corporate leaders, technology pioneers, academics, startups and experts to discuss the key drivers of Indias strategic and economic self-reliance. The event was inaugurated by Education Minister Pralhad Joshi, along with Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition, Indian Navy; Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras; Dr Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist and Co-founder, Zoho Corporation; Goda Ramkumar, Vice President, Data Science, Flipkart; Prof M Vidyasagar, FRS; and Dr Pratyush Kumar, Co-founder, Sarvam AI, among others.
Karnataka: Allies BJP, JD(S) chalk strategy for Council polls
Bengaluru: The BJP and JD(S) have reached an agreement to fight the forthcoming elections to four Karnataka Legislative Council seats together, with senior leaders of the NDA partners calling for unity and better coordination at the constituency level. The decision was taken during a BJP-JD(S) coordination committee meeting in Bengaluru on Saturday, September 26. Union Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka: KRIDL engineer goes missing after leaving death note over pending funds
Digital Desk | Gadag (Karnataka), Sep 26 (IANS) A Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL) Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), identified as Parvez Dharwad, has gone missing from Gadag after allegedly leaving a note addressed to the Managing Director of the state government undertaking, stating that he intended to end his life over prolonged delays in the release and disbursement of funds and pressure from contractors, police said on Saturday. Parvez had travelled to Bengaluru on September 16 to attend a meeting and has reportedly been untraceable since then. A missing person case was registered at the Betageri police station in Gadag on the same day. According to the note reportedly left by Parvez, he had repeatedly brought to the attention of senior officers the issue of funds not being released for several works. He stated that even after funds were released, payments to certain contractors were not being made, resulting in mounting pressure on him. The note also reportedly mentioned that some contractors had come to his residence and created a disturbance over pending payments. Parvez said the situation had severely affected his mental health and that he was unable to handle the pressure. He reportedly held himself responsible for the situation, while requesting that his family members not be harassed. He also sought the appointment of a new AEE and urged the authorities to release the pending funds and ensure that payments were made to contractors and group leaders. Parvez further stated that despite making repeated requests for relief, he had not received a resolution to the issue. He also pointed out that pending payments were causing difficulties for group leaders and concerned staff members. His family, who are reportedly distressed over his disappearance, have sought the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to trace him at the earliest. KRIDL is a Karnataka government undertaking that traces its origins to the Directorate of Land Army established under the Rural Development Department in 1971. It was incorporated as the Karnataka Land Army Corporation in 1974 under the ownership of the Karnataka government and was renamed Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited in 2009. The latest incident comes against the backdrop of previous cases involving government officials who died by suicide after allegedly citing workplace pressure and financial irregularities. In 2024, a 50-year-old superintendent of the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation died by suicide in Shivamogga and left behind a six-page note alleging that senior corporation officials and a bank manager had pressured him to open a parallel bank account to divert corporation funds. The incident triggered a major political controversy and subsequently led to the resignation of then Scheduled Tribes Welfare Minister B. Nagendra. In another incident reported in 2026, Mallikarjun, an Assistant Director in the Social Welfare Department in Tumakuru district, died by suicide at his office in Pavagada shortly before his scheduled retirement. He had reportedly sent a video to colleagues alleging harassment by a senior district official. Police are continuing efforts to trace Parvez and ascertain the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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Bengaluru murder: Clothing tag helps police trace Odisha womans body, arrest husband
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) A government rule requiring vacant sites to be cleaned has helped Sampigehalli police crack a murder case in MS Nagar Agrahara Layout, where a man allegedly killed his wife and dumped her body at an empty site, police said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Sagar Chandra Rawat, 32, and his wife Anusuya, 28, both from Odisha, had fallen in love and married. The couple worked at different hotels in Bengaluru. According to police, the couple had a heated argument over a financial issue on August 11. During the quarrel, Rawat allegedly strangled Anusuya to death. He then stayed in the house with her body for three days before wrapping it in a mattress and dumping it at a vacant site. The body was discovered after the site owner sent workers to clean the premises under the governments vacant-site cleaning rules. Workers found the decomposed body of an unidentified woman, reportedly partially eaten by stray dogs. Police said sanitation workers cleaning the plot on September 2 noticed a mattress tied with ropes. A foul smell prompted them to alert the police. Officers opened the mattress and found the decomposed body. As the body was badly decomposed, police initially faced difficulties in identifying the victim. A clothing tag bearing the name of a mall was found on the body. Using the tag details and the associated bill, police traced the victims identity. Investigators said the couple often quarrelled over financial matters. On August 11, Anusuya went to Rawats hotel demanding his salary. The argument continued at home, where Rawat allegedly lost his temper and strangled her. Following the investigation, police arrested Rawat nearly 20 days after the murder. The probe is ongoing.
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Karnataka CM urges minorities to stay alert over SIR, protect voting rights
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday urged members of minority communities to remain vigilant during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and protect their voting rights. Speaking after inaugurating the Karnataka Parva 2026 programme at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the theme of the event was unity in diversity and self-reliance through skills. He said different regions of Karnataka had diverse food traditions and cultural practices. Minority empowerment is part of the overall development of Karnataka, Shivakumar said, adding that members of different minority communities had come together at the event to demonstrate unity. He said the Congress had fought for Independence based on the principle of unity in diversity and described Karnataka Parva as an opportunity for people across the state. Shivakumar said the government had continued the programmes initiated during the Siddaramaiah government to provide protection and opportunities for minority communities. Shivakumar said three members from minority communities had been appointed as ministers and one had been elected as Chairman of the Legislative Council. He also said more than 25 people had been appointed as chairpersons of various boards and corporations, while a prominent leader from the Kalaburagi Dargah had been given responsibility in the Waqf Board. He said the appointments had provided opportunities for minority community leaders from different parts of the state. Shivakumar said the government had introduced several programmes to promote education and skill development among minority youth. Young people must remain vigilant. There is a conspiracy to remove voters belonging to minority communities from the electoral rolls during the SIR process, and we are fighting against it, he alleged. He urged members of minority communities to protect their voting rights. Your right to vote is your right to life. Protect it, he said. Shivakumar also said he had invited the Buddhist community of Bylakuppe and members of all communities in Karnataka to this year's Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Calling upon women to become self-reliant and create employment opportunities, Shivakumar said the government was committed to providing economic support to women. Women should become self-reliant, become entrepreneurs and create employment. We are committed to strengthening your lives, he said. He said the government's guarantee schemes are aimed at strengthening women's economic position and claimed that the government was spending Rs 1.20 lakh crore every year to provide economic support to people across different sections of society.
Ktaka: BJP asks Shivakumar to clarify twomarriage remark
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Saturday said Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar had created unrest among legislators by claiming that MLAs residing in Bengaluru had married twice, and demanded that he release the list of those with two wives to clear doubts. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Narayanaswamy said Shivakumars statement had created suspicion about the MLAs among people in their constituencies. Since the Chief Minister said that some MLAs have married twice, a fire has been created in their homes. People are now looking at them with suspicion in their constituencies, and the MLAs have lost their peace of mind. If the Chief Minister releases the list of those who have married twice, the truth will come out, and the doubts will also be cleared, he said. Condemning Shivakumars remark, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy asked whether a person holding the post of Chief Minister could make such a statement in the Assembly. He said all 224 Congress MLAs should have protested against the Chief Ministers remarks. Shivakumars statement in the Legislative Assembly that several MLAs who came to Bengaluru from other parts of the state had married twice sparked curiosity, with Opposition Leader R. Ashoka and BJP MLA S. Suresh Kumar demanding that the Chief Minister disclose the names of the legislators he was referring to. Meanwhile, Narayanaswamy urged the Chief Minister to provide additional security to former MP Pratap Simha, BJP MLA C.T. Ravi, Basanagouda Patil Yatnal and several other leaders following the arrest of two persons in Chikkaballapur over alleged plans to target prominent political leaders. He termed the matter sensitive and said the state government should not take it lightly. Narayanaswamy said Pratap Simha had protested against a police officers conduct during a Ganesh idol procession and had also spoken about the Nilishal incident. He said he had learnt that an FIR had been registered against the former MP under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Appealing to members of the Dalit community not to escalate the issue, he said nobody should misuse the law. He urged all sides to put the matter behind them and maintain harmony. He also criticised the Congress protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Narayanaswamy said instead of demanding the resignation of the CEC, the Congress should demand the resignation of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. He alleged that such protests were creating confusion in the country and would not serve any public interest, accusing the Congress of holding them for publicity. Asked about the upcoming Legislative Council elections to two graduates constituencies and a teachers constituency, Narayanaswamy said the NDA alliance had convened a meeting to discuss the polls as part of preparations.
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EC partner in vote theft with BJP: Shivakumar
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday accused the Election Commission of being a partner in vote theft along with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and demanded that the President dissolve the poll panel and scrap the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Addressing a protest organised by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, Shivakumar alleged that the Election Commission had become a puppet of the BJP and was targeting poor voters and those critical of the administration. He said, The Election Commission has become a puppet of the BJP. The names of poor voters and those who criticise the administration are being targeted. They have become partners in vote theft along with the BJP. Shivakumar urged the President to intervene and dissolve the Election Commission. He also demanded the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the cancellation of elections he alleged were conducted illegally. He said the Election Commission had misused its constitutional autonomy. Referring to Gyanesh Kumar, he remarked, You are not the Chief Election Commissioner, but the Chief Selection Commissioner. He said the Union government should convene Parliament and hold an early discussion on the issue, adding that the obsession with power will not last forever. Shivakumar demanded that the ongoing SIR exercise be cancelled and a fresh revision process undertaken. He also referred to reports of differences within the Election Commission. He alleged that members appointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi acted on their conscience and opposed decisions taken by the CEC. He said this indicated dissent against the CECs decisions. According to Shivakumar, Karnataka has a population of around seven crore, of whom 5.54 crore are registered voters. He alleged that the SIR exercise had reduced the number to 4.46 crore and that notices had been issued to 3040 lakh people. The right to vote is the right of every individual. Voting is the greatest opportunity our Constitution gives citizens through the democratic system. We will not allow this right to be taken away, he said. Shivakumar also referred to the Bengaluru Central Lok Sabha constituency, claiming that Congress candidate Mansoor Khan had lost the election by a margin of 31,000 votes according to the Election Commission, and questioned BJP leaders over what he described as a reduction of 12 lakh votes through the SIR exercise. He further alleged that three lakh votes had gone missing in Mahadevapura and claimed that 12 lakh votes had been misused. He said the alleged irregularities were eroding public faith in democracy and that the Congress was protesting to demand transparency in the electoral process, including the SIR exercise. Shivakumar said the government planned to conduct local body elections in NovemberDecember and had decided to use ballot papers for the polls. He said the Congress was fighting for a stronger electoral system and would take the campaign against SIR to every village. He added that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had launched their campaign against alleged vote theft from Karnataka, and called upon party leaders, including boothlevel agents, to strengthen the campaign. Shivakumar said the Congress had, through the Constitution, given citizens major democratic rights and referred to institutions and symbols, including the national flag and national anthem, as contributions to the country. He alleged that Indias democratic model had come under threat since the BJP came to power and said the Congress would continue its fight for transparency in elections.
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) The BJP and JD(S) have decided to jointly contest elections to four Legislative Council seats in Karnataka, with leaders of the two parties arriving at an understanding to fight the polls together at an NDA meeting held in Bengaluru on Saturday. The NDA meeting in Bengaluru on Saturday was attended by BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra, Union Minister and JD(S) State President H.D. Kumaraswamy, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka, JD(S) Legislative Party Leader in the Assembly Suresh Babu, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy and JD(S) Legislative Party Leader in the Council S.L. Bhojegowda. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Vijayendra said a special meeting of BJP and JD(S) leaders had been convened to discuss preparations for the upcoming Legislative Council elections to one teachers' constituency and two graduates' constituencies. He said the two parties had decided to contest all four seats together and work jointly to ensure victory in all the constituencies. We have decided that the BJP and JD(S) should contest the elections together in all four constituencies. We have to win all four seats and work together towards that goal, Vijayendra said. He added that the responsibilities of party leaders for each constituency had also been announced. Vijayendra further alleged that Congress legislators in the state government had lost confidence in Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Even Congress MLAs in the ruling party are losing confidence in the Chief Minister. The ruling party legislators themselves have lost confidence in the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is unable to get a grip on the administration, he said. He also alleged that the state government had been reduced to making announcements without adequate funds to implement them. Vijayendra said this had become evident through a letter issued by the Finance Department, and alleged that there was no money in the state treasury. He accused the D.K. Shivakumar-led government of being limited to making announcements. He said the BJP and JD(S) would jointly take up agitations in the coming days and discuss strategies for bringing the NDA to power in Karnataka. We have also discussed how both parties can fight together in the coming days and how the party should come to power in the state. We have discussed bringing an NDA government to power in Karnataka, he said.
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The accused, Sagar Chandra Rawat, a native of Odisha, was arrested over three weeks after the highly decomposed body of the woman was found at a vacant plot in MS Nagar.
Karnataka Congress protests at Freedom Park, demands CEC's resignation
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 26 (IANS) Karnataka Congress leaders and workers staged a protest at Freedom Park here on Saturday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the Election Commission of India (ECI) was misusing its constitutional authority and excluding eligible voters from electoral rolls. The protest was led by Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President B.K. Hariprasad and attended by former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, former Chief Minister and Union Minister Veerappa Moily, AICC Secretary Gopinath Palaniyappan and several party leaders. Addressing the gathering, Hariprasad said the agitation had been organised to safeguard the Constitution and democratic values. Referring to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's campaign against alleged electoral irregularities, he said the party would continue its nationwide struggle against what it termed the misuse of powers by election authorities. Hariprasad alleged that eligible voters had been removed from electoral rolls in several states after the BJP came to power in 2024. He claimed that large numbers of voters were excluded in Bihar and West Bengal and alleged that similar exercises had affected voters in Haryana, Maharashtra and other states. He further claimed that in Karnataka, over one crore voters had been removed from electoral rolls, while lakhs of entries had been categorised as fake or placed under other classifications. These figures and allegations were presented by Hariprasad during his address and were not independently verified. The electoral roll is the foundation of democracy. Every citizen has a constitutional right to vote and elect a government once every five years, Hariprasad said, alleging attempts were being made to weaken that foundation. He also urged younger voters, including members of Gen Z, to remain vigilant about protecting their voting rights. Targeting the BJP leadership, Hariprasad alleged that electoral victories could not be attributed solely to political strategy and claimed that electoral-roll manipulation through the Election Commission was being used to influence outcomes. He further alleged that the two other Election Commissioners had differed with decisions taken by the CEC on multiple occasions but that their views had not been adequately considered. The KPCC chief also criticised the 2023 law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, alleging that the removal of the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel had weakened institutional checks and balances. Hariprasad asserted that the Congress agitation would continue until Gyanesh Kumar stepped down and called upon party workers to intensify the campaign across district headquarters from Monday. The Election Commission has maintained that decisions related to electoral-roll revision and other electoral processes are taken in accordance with the prescribed statutory framework. According to the Commission's official website, Gyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner, while Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi serve as Election Commissioners.
Bengaluru FC to face Sporting Club Delhi in ISL season opener
Mumbai and Bengaluru FC will open the Indian Super League season on October 10 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Phase 1 consists of 78 matches scheduled between October 10, 2026, and January 17, 2027. The league will include 13 clubs, including East Bengal FC and Sporting Club Delhi. A FIFA international window will pause the league from November 7 to November 20.
Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat served notice in Bantwal Rahiman murder
Mangaluru: RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat has been served a notice by Bantwal Rural police in connection with the murder of Abdul Rahiman in Dakshina Kannada in May 2025. Police are scheduled to question Bhat at his residence in Kalladka on September 26. The development has triggered a political and organisational reaction, with Vishwa Hindu Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Housing sales fall 6% to 103K units across top 9 cities in Q3: PropEquity
Housing sales fell 6 per cent to 1.03 lakh units in the July-September quarter across nine major cities, mainly due to subdued demand and lower fresh supply of homes, according to PropEquity. Global economic uncertainties also contributed to muted buying sentiments. Real estate data analytics firm PropEquity tracks primary residential markets in nine major cities -- Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and Kolkata. Housing sales in these nine cities fell to 1,03,170 units in July-September from 1,09,420 units in the year-ago period, according to data. New supply fell to 98,165 units from 1,00,330 units during the period under review. Housing sales generally are slow during the July-September quarter because of monsoon rains, discouraging real estate developers from launching projects. Sales improve in the December quarter on account of festive demand. To cash in on this demand, developers increase fresh supply and also offer many incentives t
IndiGo cancels 24 flight movements at Ranchi airport due to adverse weather conditions
IndiGo cancelled 24 flight movements at Ranchis Birsa Munda Airport on September 25 due to adverse weather, affecting 12 arrivals and 12 departures. The cancellations disrupted services connecting Ranchi with Kolkata, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Patna and Delhi. Air India Express also cancelled one flight rotation for operational reasons.
Top 5 most recent 8th Pay Commission updates: Mumbai visit, Bengaluru meeting and more
The 8th Pay Commission has announced its visit to Mumbai for October 22-23, 2026, and its meeting in Bengaluru for October 78, 2026. Here are the five latest official updates, including consultant guidelines, visits to Jaipur and Chandigarh, and what employees and pensioners should know.
Tamil Nadu milk agents seek Aavin price review as private dairies raise rates
Tamil Nadu milk agents seek Aavin price review as private dairies raise rates Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Milk Agents Workers Welfare Association has urged the state government to review Aavins retail milk prices, warning that a widening gap with private dairy prices could increase demand for the cooperatives milk and strain its supplies. In a [] The post Tamil Nadu milk agents seek Aavin price review as private dairies raise rates appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Avare Mela@25: A means to prevent food wastage turned into one of Bengalurus biggest food festivals
What started as a small event with four farmers has now grown into a massive event whose footfall was around around 4 lakh in the previous edition with over 500 farmers providing avare
Kharge pays tribute to Dr Manmohan Singh on birth anniversary; recalls economic reforms, legacy
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday remembered former Prime Minister late Dr Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary and paid heartfelt tribute to the late statesman, recalling his contributions to India's economic growth and nation-building. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge took to social media 'X' and said, We remember with profound respect the extraordinary contribution of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to Indias nation-building. A visionary statesman, his landmark economic reforms transformed Indias growth trajectory, created new opportunities and helped lift millions out of poverty. His humility, integrity and wisdom defined his public life. He led with quiet dignity and compassion, placing inclusive growth and the welfare of the most vulnerable at the heart of governance. The rights-based framework of his government remains an enduring testament to this vision, he said. Kharge further said extended heartfelt homage and said, On his birth anniversary, we pay our heartfelt homage to a statesman whose legacy of honest public service, inclusive development and transformative reforms will continue to inspire generations. D.K. Shivakumar, Chief Minister of Karnataka, also remembered him and said, Remembering former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary. A scholar, economist and statesman, he served India with remarkable humility, integrity and a deep sense of duty. His leadership reflected a firm belief that economic growth must go hand in hand with equity, opportunity and dignity for every citizen. His contribution to Bengaluru and Karnataka will always be remembered with gratitude. While laying the foundation stone for the Bengaluru Metro, he spoke of the need to work for Bengalurus development alongside Karnatakas progress, recognising that the two were inseparable. His vision, wisdom and unwavering commitment to public service continue to inspire us in our own efforts to build a stronger Karnataka and a more prosperous India, he said. The Congress party also remembered late Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary and said, We pay homage to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. A distinguished economist and statesman, his humility, integrity and commitment to public service defined his remarkable journey. His contributions to Indias economic progress and development will always be remembered. Dr. Manmohan Singhs name will remain etched in Indian history as a globally-respected economist and a leader who laid strong foundations for the country's economic progress. The economic reforms initiated by Dr. Manmohan Singh as Finance Minister in 1991 paved the way for pivotal changes in the Indian economy. During his tenure as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, key laws and programs like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, the Right to Information Act, and the Right to Education Act were implemented by Dr. Manmohan Singh to expand rights and opportunities for the people of India.
New U.K. Deputy High Commissioner appointed
Harshbir Sangha will also serve as the U.K.s Deputy Trade Commissioner for Investment in South Asia
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SIR deadline closing in, 90% of 43 lakh notices delivered in Karnataka
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Theres a sword hanging over every MLA: DK Shivakumars two marriages remark triggers row
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After name-change debates, Jnanajyothi Central College Campus will stay unchanged
Farmers protesting Bidadi township project detained after road blockade
Over 50 people, including several women farmers, were detained, while the police have yet to decide on filing a case
13th edition of Wipro Bengaluru Marathon on September 27
Indias organised retail real estate market is evolving, with larger malls, experience-led categories and office-linked retail driving growth across major cities. Bengaluru leads the top 12 markets with 29.2 million sq ft of organised retail stock, followed by Gurugram, Hyderabad and Mumbai. Shopping mall supply is also set to expand, with 40.4 million sq ft in the pipeline through 2030.
ED searches 16 locations linked to Bengaluru gold company
ED searches 16 premises linked to Attica Gold in stolen gold, money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 16 locations associated with Attica Gold Pvt Limited and its affiliates. These searches took place in four cities, including Bengaluru and Chennai. Allegations involve money laundering related to stolen gold purchases and dealings. Authorities seized cash, foreign currency, gold jewelry, and silver articles as evidence. The investigation continues amid reports of key personnel avoiding cooperation during the searches.
Weekly festival spl trains to run between Mumbai, Bengaluru via Hubballi
BJP criticises Karnataka CM Shivakumar
BJP criticises Karnataka CM Shivakumars remark on MLAs having two marriages Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars remark in the Legislative Assembly that several MLAs who came to Bengaluru from other parts of the state had married twice has sparked curiosity, with the Opposition Leader R. Ashoka and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA S. Suresh [] The post BJP criticises Karnataka CM Shivakumars remark on MLAs having two marriages appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Days after ED raid, Jarkiholi says he not in race for CM post; backs Shivakumar for 2028
Sought inquiry, not deletion: Abhay Patil
Skeleton found during waste drive in Bengaluru leads cops to womans killer husband
BWSSB expands jurisdiction to cover entire Bengaluru Urban district
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SIR: Not even one in 10 of those marked absent or shifted have sought inclusion
Figures suggests that the net addition to the final roll could be low, as Form-6 applications remains far lower than the 1.07 crore voters deleted at the draft stage under overall ASDDO category
138th-ranked India defy 94-place gap to hold World Cup side Panama to 1-1 draw in Bengaluru
A resolute Indian mens football team produced a spirited performance to hold 44th-ranked Panama to a credible 1-1 draw in a high-intensity FIFA International Friendly at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Friday evening.
India vs Panama Highlights, International Friendly: India secured a stunning 1-1 draw against No. 44-ranked Panama at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.
India hold World Cup-bound Panama in historic 1-1 Bengaluru draw
India hold World Cup-bound Panama in historic 1-1 Bengaluru draw
Malaysian Plantation and Commodities minister to lead delegation to India next week
To meet Karnataka Govt, food and agritech companies in Bengaluru; Deliver keynote at Globoil India in Mumbai
Ryan Williams scores vs Panama, how is former Australia footballer playing for India?
Former Australian international Ryan Williams proved to be Indias game-changer on Friday evening at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. The 32-year-old scored a clinical 41st-minute goal to hand the Blue Tigers a 1-0 lead...
Initiative to grow more Vitamin C-rich guava launched
Shillong, Sep 25: In a move to tackle malnutrition through home-grown food, over 500 families in Tura have received saplings of a special Vitamin C-rich pink guava called Arka Poorna. The saplings were distributed at Rongkhon under a joint initiative by the NEHU Tura campus, Bosco Mount and ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru. Arka [] The post Initiative to grow more Vitamin C-rich guava launched first appeared on Highland Post .
ED Conducts Raids on Attica Gold Private Limited Across 16 Locations
The Enforcement Directorate raided Attica Gold Private Limited in Bengaluru and other cities, investigating allegations of gold theft and money laundering. ED Conducts Raids on Attica Gold Private Limited Across 16 Locations
Ktaka BJP alleges Shivakumar leaked finance letter to blame Siddaramaiah
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 25 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Friday questioned why a Finance Department advisory letter on the alleged shortage of funds had been leaked, alleging that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar himself was behind the leak to shift the blame for the states financial situation onto former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Why has the Finance Departments advisory letter on fund shortage leaked now? To convey that Siddaramaiah cheated and emptied the treasury, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar himself leaked this letter, Ashoka alleged at a press conference in Bengaluru. He claimed that such a confidential letter could not easily be leaked and alleged that either the Chief Minister or the Chief Secretary must have made it public. This is an embarrassing matter for Siddaramaiah. The government is pushing the state into a debt trap. The Finance Department has said there are pending bills of Rs 2 lakh crore, Ashoka said. Ashoka also criticised the Congress governments handling of drought relief, accusing it of insulting farmers by providing inadequate compensation. He said farmers had expected higher compensation or a loan waiver during the special Assembly session on drought, but were instead given Rs 2,500 per acre. He claimed that under National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) guidelines, farmers should receive Rs 8,000 per acre and argued that no financial emergency comparable to the COVID-19 pandemic or a war would justify inadequate relief. Ashoka further claimed that the Centre had provided significantly higher compensation to Karnataka during Prime Minister Narendra Modis tenure compared with the UPA period. He said the Centre provided Rs 16,071 crore between 2015 and 2025, apart from Rs 4,500 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Referring to compensation during the previous BJP government, Ashoka said the state had provided compensation in line with the Centres guideline rates and argued that farmers should receive similar or higher assistance now. He accused the government of making new announcements despite the Finance Department warning about limited borrowing capacity and alleged that pending bills had reached Rs 2 lakh crore. Ashoka also criticised the proposed tunnel road project in Bengaluru, saying the funds could instead be used to provide higher drought compensation to farmers. He warned that the BJP would take the issue to the people and said the government would face political consequences if it failed to provide adequate relief to farmers. Ashoka further alleged that Congress MLAs were unhappy with the government and claimed there had been little achievement in the first 100 days of the Shivakumar government.
