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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, actor Prakash Raj and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke joined the protest against SIR at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on October 8. Dipke started his speech by asking protesters to raise the slogan Narendra Modi Vote Chor.
ISL 2026-27: 'Club-led model will make a huge difference for players and fans,' says Hnamte
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Sporting Club Delhi midfielder Lalrinliana Hnamte believes the Indian Super Leagues new club-led commercial model can bring greater investment and interest to the competition, saying the change could make a 'huge difference' for both players and fans. The Indian Super League (ISL) enters the 2026-27 season under a new commercial structure after the AIFF and the leagues clubs agreed in July to transfer the commercial rights to the clubs, while the federation retained administrative and regulatory oversight. The new arrangement is aimed at giving clubs greater responsibility for the leagues commercial and financial growth. Asked how the change could benefit the competition and players, Hnamte said clubs having greater commercial control could encourage them to invest more in their teams and take greater ownership of the league. I dont think much, but it will make more interest because the club will be willing to pay more and willing to take care of the club more. So as a fan and for the player, it will be a huge difference, a huge change, Hnamte replied to an IANS query during a media interaction. The 2026-27 season will also return to a full home-and-away format, with the playoffs back as part of the competition. Hnamte, who has joined SC Delhi ahead of the new season after representing clubs like Chennai FC, said he is entering the campaign in the best possible shape and has set his sights firmly on winning the league. This season is one of the best; mentally and physically Im ready. We are not here to compete; we are trying to win the league, so we are ready for that, he said. The midfielder also highlighted the hunger within SC Delhis young squad, saying the teams ambition goes beyond simply making up the numbers. And the group, we are very young, but we are hungry for the trophy. And I think it will be very great for us, and I think well have a great season, Hnamte added. Meanwhile, SC Delhi head coach Tomasz Tchorz said the club has not had to deal with the additional workload associated with players returning from recent international fixtures, as none of his players were involved with the national team during the current period. However, several Indian players from other ISL clubs have recently featured in international friendlies against strong opposition, including Brazil, raising questions over workload management ahead of the league season. In our case, there is not a problem because, unfortunately for our club and team, we didnt have any player playing for the national team this winter, Tchorz said. Obviously, other teams have to manage the load because some of the players played a few games in a short period of time against very demanding opponents, he added. The SC Delhi coach, however, acknowledged the value of such international exposure for the players involved. For those who played in these games, obviously, its a valuable experience, and they will have a lot of takeaways from these games. However, for us, it doesnt really matter because we are still working on delivering players to the national team, Tchorz said. SC Delhi had a poor campaign last season, where they finished in 12th position with just two wins to their name. They will face Bengaluru FC in their first match of the 2026-27 season.
Police have filed a first information report (FIR) following a complaint alleging that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with other MPs, entered the Akashvani Bhavan premises without permission during Tuesday's Opposition protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
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Full support to CJP protest: Did Mahira Khan post this?
Mumbai: The upcoming Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has already begun drawing attention, with YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and actor-activist Prakash Raj joining the movement in Bengaluru on Thursday. Amid the buzz, an alleged note attributed to Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has surfaced online, claiming that she supports the October 10 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 .
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SIR: Civil society, youth groups rally in Bengaluru over voter roll revision
Civil society groups and activists protested in Bengaluru against the Special Intensive Revision on Thursday. They claimed that the ongoing verification process risks disenfranchising genuine voters ahead of future elections. Prominent figures, including YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and actor Prakash Raj, participated in the protest. Organizers conducted a People's Tribunal to share experiences of voter list removals. Protesters demanded transparency from the Election Commission of India regarding the revision process.
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Harmanjot, Lili Das headline strong Indian elite field for Delhi Half Marathon
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Reigning World 10K Bengaluru Indian Elite champion Harmanjot Singh and former winner Lili Das will headline a strong Indian contingent for the 21st edition of the Delhi Half Marathon, with 22 men and 20 women set to compete in the Indian Elite category here on October 18. Harmanjot will make his debut at the World Athletics Gold Label Road Race carrying the distinction of being the fastest runner in the Indian Elite field. The 2026 Asian Cross Country Championships silver medallist has a personal best of 1:01:46, recorded at the Alwar Tiger International Half Marathon. The 2026 season has already provided Harmanjot with significant confidence, having won the Indian Elite race at the World 10K Bengaluru before securing silver at the Asian Cross Country Championships. Winning in Bengaluru and taking silver at the Asian Cross Country this year has given me a lot of confidence going into Delhi. The Delhi Half Marathon is one of the toughest races in the country, with a field that pushes you to your limit, and I am looking forward to testing myself against the best elite runners over the half marathon distance. I will give it everything on race day, said Harmanjot Singh. Kiran Matre, meanwhile, will return to a familiar setting after finishing second among the Indian elite men at last years Delhi Half Marathon. That performance also produced his half marathon personal best of 1:04:57. Matre, the 2024 World 10K Bengaluru Indian Elite champion, will have to contend with Kartik Karkera, who enters the race after winning the Indian Elite mens title at the 2026 Mumbai Marathon and finishing third among the Indian elite runners in Delhi last year. The field will also feature Uttar Pradeshs Prince Kumar, who is returning to the half marathon circuit after an extended break. Prince won the 5,000m and 10,000m titles at the 2025 Open National Athletics Championships before adding the 5,000m gold at the South Asian Athletics Championships. In the womens race, two former Delhi Half Marathon Indian Elite champions, Lili Das and Kavita Yadav, will spearhead the challenge. Das claimed the Indian Elite Women's title in 2024, while Yadav emerged victorious in 2023. Their return adds experience to a field that also includes Olympic and World Championship steeplechaser Ankita Dhyani. Dhyani made an encouraging transition to the half marathon last year, finishing fifth among the Indian Elite women in her debut over the distance. Asian Games 2023 steeplechase bronze medallist Priti Lamba will further strengthen the womens field, having previously finished on the Indian Elite podium in Delhi. The Indian Elite race also carries a substantial financial incentive, with the top three finishers in both the mens and womens categories set to receive Rs 3.5 lakh, Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 1.5 lakh respectively. An additional Rs 1 lakh will be awarded for breaking the Indian Elite event record. The mens mark stands at 60:30, set by Avinash Sable in 2020, while L. Suriya holds the womens record of 70:31, established in 2017.
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Dhruv Rathee To Join CJP Protest In Bengaluru
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee is set to join the Cockroach Janta Partys (CJP) protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on October 8. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Aishe Ghosh, Neha Bora and other youth and civil society groups are also expected to participate in the protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Bengaluru protests: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke accuses PM Modi of 'murdering democracy, vote theft'
Abhijit Dipke, the founder of Cockroach Janta Party, expressed criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's actions. He accused the government of attempting to disenfranchise voters who oppose the BJP through voter deletions. Dipke stated that protests will persist until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns from his position. A civil society group and CJP organised the protests at Bengalurus Freedom Park to voice their concerns.
SIR protest: K'taka Cong observes black day over Delhi Police action against Rahul, Priyanka
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 8 (IANS) The Karnataka Congress on Thursday observed a 'black day', staging a protest against the detention of Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra by the Delhi Police during a demonstration against the Election Commission, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Hundreds of Congress workers gathered in front of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office in Bengaluru, holding black flags and raising slogans against the Central government. The protesters alleged police high-handedness against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi and condemned the action against the Congress leaders. KPCC President and MLC B.K. Hariprasad and other prominent Congress leaders participated in the protest. The workers raised slogans such as Rahul Gandhi Zindabad and Vote Bachavo, Desh Bachavo (Save Vote, Save Country). The protest was organised as part of the Congress campaign against the functioning of the Election Commission and its demand for greater transparency in the electoral process. The party has also been demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Hariprasad described the alleged police action on Wednesday against Rahul Gandhi and other elected representatives as a dark day for democracy. The attack on the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha is a dark day for democracy. I participated in the Dark Day for Democracy protest organised today in front of the KPCC office in Bengaluru to condemn the police repression against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and elected representatives, Hariprasad said. He said Congress will continue its fight against attempts to suppress democratic voices. Our struggle against attempts to suppress the voice of democracy will continue. The Congress partys fight will not stop until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is removed and transparency and credibility are restored in the electoral system, he said. Hariprasad alleged that the action against elected representatives was an attempt to suppress democratic voices and said Congress will continue its agitation until its demands concerning the electoral system are addressed. Meanwhile, the Bengaluru Police made elaborate security arrangements around the state BJP headquarters, Jagannath Bhavan, in Malleshwaram, following inputs about a possible attempt by Congress workers to enter or seize the BJP office. Police personnel were deployed around the BJP headquarters as a precautionary measure to prevent any untoward incident during the Congress protest. Security was also tightened in the surrounding areas in view of the gathering of Congress workers in the city.
SPANDANA 2026 Concludes with a Call for Knowledge, Self-Awareness and Service
SPANDANA 2026 Concludes with a Call for Knowledge, Self-Awareness and Service Mangaluru: The School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, concluded the valedictory programme of SPANDANA 2026 at the Maria Paiva Auditorium with an inspiring address by Chandrashekhar Shetty Kalthur, Managing Director of Yashas Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru. He urged students to combine professional competence [] The post SPANDANA 2026 Concludes with a Call for Knowledge, Self-Awareness and Service appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
SIR row: Abhijeet Dipke accuses PM Modi of
Bengaluru: CJP founder Abhijit Dipke on Thursday, October 8, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of murdering democracy and vote theft, and said protests will go on till CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns from his post. Presiding over a protest held by civil society group and CJP here against SIR, he alleged that voter deletions under the 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 .
Congress frustrated by PM Modi's popularity, using SIR to create unrest: K'taka BJP
Digital Desk | Bagalkot (Karnataka), Oct 8 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Thursday accused the Congress of being frustrated over Prime Minister Narendra Modis popularity and the countrys development trajectory and alleged that the party was attempting to create unrest and disturb peace in the country by using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as an issue. Speaking to reporters in Bagalkot, Vijayendra said Wednesday was a historic day as the country had witnessed 25 years of the spotless political service and governance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the country was witnessing the realisation of PM Modis vision of building a self-reliant India and transforming the country into a developed nation. Unable to tolerate this, Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, were frustrated, he alleged. Vijayendra alleged that baseless allegations were being levelled against constitutional institutions in the name of SIR. Vijayendra launched a scathing attack on the Congress government and questioned what Chief Minister Shivakumar has achieved during his first 100 days as Chief Minister. He said Shivakumar described himself as a servant of the people, but alleged that the government had shown little concern for farmers at a time when the state was facing drought. Calling the proposed compensation of Rs 2,500 to farmers inadequate, Vijayendra said announcing such an amount was akin to offering alms to poor people. D.K. Shivakumar has more concern for real estate than for the people. He is an expert in real estate. He is clever at extracting money from waste, Vijayendra alleged. He claimed that most government schemes were limited to announcements and publicity and that an impression had emerged among people that the Chief Minister was confined to Bengaluru. Vijayendra alleged that instead of prioritising irrigation and development projects in North Karnataka, including the Upper Krishna Project (UKP), the government was announcing plans to construct ring roads in every taluk. He alleged that the plan to borrow from the World Bank to construct ring roads was driven by real estate interests. He also criticised the government for not showing interest in filling vacant government posts and accused it of failing to clarify its position on the caste reservation issue taken up during the Basavaraj Bommai government. He also accused the government of failing to prevent incidents of atrocities against Dalits and crimes against women after Priyank Kharge took charge as Home Minister. Vijayendra alleged that the Congress was attempting to regain power by making colourful promises and sowing the seeds of caste poison in society. He claimed that people were fed up with the Congress government's administration and said the BJP was strengthening its organisation through the Booth Sankalpa Yatra ahead of the upcoming Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayat elections. Reacting to Shivakumar's recent warning to ministers to remain cautious about sting operations, Vijayendra referred to the Ramesh Jarkiholi case and said people knew who had conducted the sting operation in that matter. Will they conduct sting operations against their own MLAs? People also know who conducted the sting operation, he said sarcastically. Vijayendra criticised Rahul Gandhi for bringing together different political parties and organisations for protests over SIR. He claimed that Gandhi had realised that it was not possible for the Congress to return to power on its own and was therefore bringing together various groups and parties for support. Responding to Shivakumar's statement that he would become Chief Minister again if the Congress returned to power in 2028, Vijayendra said he had no objection to the Chief Minister returning to the post but asked him to focus on governance. I have no objection to D.K. Shivakumar becoming Chief Minister again. But he should put aside the sting operations and ding operations and govern properly, he said.
HM Kharge accuses Centre of using central agencies, sting ops to destabilise Karnataka govt
HM Kharge accuses Centre of using central agencies, sting ops to destabilise Karnataka govt Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister, Priyank Kharge, on Thursday accused the Centre of attempting to destabilise the Congress government in the state through agencies such as the CBI, Income Tax Department and Enforcement Directorate, besides sting operations, alleging that such tactics were [] The post HM Kharge accuses Centre of using central agencies, sting ops to destabilise Karnataka govt appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
'Scrap SIR': Dhruv Rathee, Prakash Raj, Dipke stage protest
Prominent figures including CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, and actor-activist Prakash Raj led a protest in Bengaluru on Thursday. They demanded the immediate resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Integrated Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with protesters raising slogans against vote theft and dictatorship.
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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and actor Prakash Raj joined a protest at Freedom Park regarding the SIR exercise. They demanded accountability from the Election Commission, citing zero transparency in its implementation. Rathee expressed concerns about the motivations behind the exercise, suggesting political influence from top officials. Raj called for the scrapping of the SIR exercise, emphasizing its implications on citizens' rights.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 8 (IANS) Jailed Kannada superstar Darshan suffered a major setback on Thursday in the Renukaswamy murder case after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the approver status granted to accused number 14, Pradosh S. Rao, effectively narrowing Darshans options to question the prosecutions decision to treat Pradosh as an approver. The development assumes significance as the procedure of recording of Pradoshs statement as an approver was completed before the trial court in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The Supreme Court upheld the orders of the Karnataka High Court and the trial court and declined to interfere with the decision to grant Pradosh approver status in the case. The Bench observed that there were no grounds warranting the intervention of the apex court and found no merit in the petition. The petition had been filed by Darshans wife, Vijayalakshmi, questioning the decision to grant Pradosh the status of an approver. During the hearing, the counsel appearing for Darshan reportedly contended that the prescribed procedures and Supreme Court guidelines had not been properly followed while granting approver status to the accused. However, the Supreme Court rejected the challenge and observed that the matter did not require its interference. The Bench also told the counsel appearing for Darshan that Pradosh could be subjected to questioning during cross-examination before the trial court. The court reportedly declined a request by the counsels for additional time to advance their arguments, stating that it had already examined the relevant material pertaining to the case. The petition was subsequently dismissed, with the apex court upholding the orders passed by the Karnataka High Court and the trial court. The Supreme Court also took note of developments in the trial, including the fact that the mother of the deceased fan Renukaswamy, had turned hostile. In the circumstances, the court observed that the presence of an approver could be necessary in the case. The recording of Pradoshs statement as an approver before the trial court on Wednesday has added significance following the Supreme Courts decision. His statement is expected to form part of the evidence in the ongoing trial, while the defence will have an opportunity to question him during cross-examination. Pradosh, who was originally arrayed as accused number 14 in the case, was subsequently granted approver status by the trial court. The decision was challenged before the Karnataka High Court and later before the Supreme Court. With the apex court now dismissing the challenge and upholding the lower court orders, Darshan and the other accused will have to contest the evidence involving Pradosh during the trial rather than continue challenging his approver status before the higher courts. The Renukaswamy murder case relates to the murder of Renukaswamy, whose body was recovered in Bengaluru in June 2024. Darshan and several others were arrested in connection with the case and are facing trial. The Supreme Courts latest order is, therefore, being viewed as a significant setback for Darshans defence strategy, particularly with the approvers statement having been recorded before the trial court. The defence will now have the opportunity to test the contents and credibility of Pradoshs statement through cross-examination as the trial proceeds.
'Have not come here for regime change': Dhruv Rathee during CJP protest in Bengaluru
Bengaluru protests: Actor-activist Prakash Raj demands scrapping of SIR exercise
Prakash Raj opposed the SIR exercise during a protest organized by civil societies and the CJP. He alleged the initiative aimed to undermine the dignity and rights of citizens. Raj accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of acting under the influence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee participated in the protest alongside Raj.
CJP Bengaluru Protest: Dipke, Dhruv Rathee
Tensions ran high at Freedom Park on Thursday as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) launched a high-decibel demonstration against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. High-profile figures including YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, actor-activist Prakash Raj, and JNU student leader Aishe Ghosh joined CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke to lead a Peoples Tribunal and demand the [] The post CJP Bengaluru Protest: Dipke, Dhruv Rathee & Prakash Raj at Freedom Park appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Actor Prakash Raj joins CJP protest against SIR at Bengaluru
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday held a protest at Freedom Park under the banner of 'Janata Nyayalaya' over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with CJP founder Abhijit Dipke, spokesperson Saurav Das and Actor Prakash Raj participating in the demonstration along with representatives of various organisations. Earlier, Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday accused BJP leaders of fraudulently filing voter deletion forms by declaring living citizens as dead. He further alleged that complaints were being filed against sitting BJP MLAs for submitting fake Form 7 applications. The demand is not just by CJP. It is by everybody. Just yesterday, you saw how people are filing complaints against sitting BJP MLAs, stating they have given false Form 7, saying they are dead. People who are alive are being proclaimed dead by the BJP. That is why we are asking Gyanesh Kumar to go. Where is he hiding? Where is he now? Is he hiding in Nagpur? Kharge said....
Brigade Group to invest 40,000 cr to build realty, hospitality projects
Realty firm Brigade Group on Thursday said it will invest Rs 40,000 crore over the next three years to develop housing, commercial, hospitality and warehousing projects across major cities in South India, as part of its expansion plan. Bengaluru-based Brigade Group on Thursday marked the completion of 40 years in business. Outlining its growth plans for the next three years, Brigade Group said in a statement that it will invest around Rs 40,000 crores over the next three years for a development pipeline of 40 million sq. ft. across its markets. Over the past four decades, Brigade has developed more than 110 million sq. ft. across 300+ projects and established its presence across 10 cities. The Group has built a diversified portfolio that includes residential communities, office developments, retail destinations, and hotels. Brigade was built on the belief that real estate is ultimately about creating places that have enduring value for people, businesses and communities. Over fou
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8th Pay Commission DA calculator: What 25% dearness allowance may mean for Level 6-8 employees
8th Pay Commission news: The 8th Pay Commission has begun discussions regarding the salary, allowances, and pension of central government employees. Their meetings in Bengaluru will address various aspects of employee compensation, including work conditions. Once the Commission finalizes its report, salary revisions will be implemented for affected central government employees. The calculation of dearness allowance will also be based on the new salaries after revisions.
HealthEdge Launches Unified AI-Powered Platform to Guarantee Financial Outcomes for Health Plans
Boston [US] / Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 8: HealthEdge, the AI-powered operational infrastructure for health plans, today introduced a newly unified platform and portfolio of integrated solutions that are designed to deliver measurable financial outcomes. The launch reflects the continued evolution of HealthEdge following its merger with UST HealthProof, bringing advanced payer technology together with implementation and operational expertise in a seamless offering. By aligning software, delivery and ongoing execution, HealthEdge is taking greater responsibility for modernizing health plan operations and the financial and operational performance that follows.
Bengaluru: Petrol Pump Catches Fire After Jaguar Car Crashes Into It
A Jaguar car rammed into a fuel station in Bengaluru, sparking a massive fire. The occupants of the car and the fuel station staff narrowly escaped with their lives, while a worker was injured in the fire.
Odisha Bandh Chaos: Airport Passengers Stranded as Cab Drivers Demand Triple Fares
The 12-hour statewide bandh called by the India Bloc has severely crippled transportation networks across Odisha, leaving air passengers stranded and vulnerable to exploitation. Commuters arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar from major cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata faced a harrowing time on Thursday as online cab services and private drivers capitalised [] The post Odisha Bandh Chaos: Airport Passengers Stranded as Cab Drivers Demand Triple Fares appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Government of Karnataka announces second edition of Bengaluru Skill Summit
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India inflation likely accelerated in September on food and energy pressures
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Bhuvneshwar's return opens the door: Is Shami next in India's plans?
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Freedom Park Agitation: Dhruv Rathee, Prakash Raj Lead
A high-decibel Peoples Tribunal examining the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls got underway at Freedom Park on Thursday, featuring popular political commentator Dhruv Rathee, actor-activist Prakash Raj, and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke. The day-long event, jointly organized by the CJP, youth groups, and civil society collectives, aims to give voice [] The post Freedom Park Agitation: Dhruv Rathee, Prakash Raj Lead Peoples Tribunal Over SIR in Bengaluru appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
CJP Holds People's Tribunal on SIR in Bengaluru
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, and actor-activist Prakash Raj will also participate in the event to be held at Freedom Park
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Massive fire erupts after Jaguar car rams fuel station in Bengaluru
Abhijeet Dipke and Dhruv Rathee are set to attend a people's tribunal in Bengaluru regarding electoral rolls. The event, held at Freedom Park, will include victims from Karnataka and a chappal protest. Actor Prakash Raj has urged citizens to join and support the fight to save democracy. Following the tribunal, an interaction with affected individuals is planned.
Dhruv Rathee, Prakash Raj to join CJP
Voters who say they were wrongly struck off Karnatakas electoral rolls will get a public hearing at Bengalurus Freedom Park on Thursday, October 8, with actor Prakash Raj and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee among those backing them. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is organising the Peoples Tribunal on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. 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 .
INDIA bloc MPs to stage bigger protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today
The Cockroach Janta Party will hold a 'Chappal protest' in Bengaluru today over alleged voter deletions during SIR, ahead of its October 10 'Delhi Chalo' protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
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Petrol, Diesel Prices On October 8: Check Fuel Rates In Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata
Petrol and diesel prices remained steady across major Indian cities as crude oil prices rose sharply in international markets on October 8.
In the early session on Thursday, Oct. 8, both the precious metals also slumped in the international market, with COMEX gold declining around 0.18% to trade at $4,133.2 per ounce
Lightning strike damages nose of aircraft en route from Patna to Lucknow; DGCA orders probe
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 8 (IANS) An IndiGo aircraft flying from Patna to Lucknow made an emergency landing in the Uttar Pradesh capital after encountering severe weather and being struck by lightning, damaging the aircraft's nose. The aircraft, carrying 104 passengers and six crew members, landed safely at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, eight minutes ahead of its scheduled arrival time on Wednesday. All passengers and crew members were reported safe following the incident, reports NDTV. The aircraft was flying at an altitude of 17,000 feet when it was hit by lightning. It has since been grounded and will remain out of service until the necessary inspections and maintenance work are completed. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India's aviation regulator, has initiated a probe into the incident. The aircraft will be permitted to resume operations only after receiving the required regulatory clearance. According to an IndiGo spokesperson, flight 6E 625, operating from Patna to Lucknow on October 7, encountered unfavourable weather conditions, including a hailstorm during the landing phase, which caused damage to the aircraft's radome. The aircraft landed safely, and all customers disembarked at their destination, i.e. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, the spokesperson said. The airline said the relevant authorities were informed immediately after the incident and that the aircraft would undergo the necessary maintenance and inspection procedures before being cleared for further operations. The incident comes amid another recent case involving an IndiGo aircraft that suffered damage during landing at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. Last month, an IndiGo flight operating from Guwahati to Bengaluru experienced a tail strike while landing at the Kempegowda International Airport. The aircraft was subsequently grounded following the incident. The airline had confirmed the incident and said that the A321neo aircraft had experienced what it described as an abnormal runway contact while landing amid gusty weather conditions. The aircraft was grounded following the occurrence as the airline and relevant authorities assessed the damage and carried out the required checks.
Building J&Ks Place in Indias GCC Future
On 9 and 10 October 2026, something quite interesting is going to happen at IIM Jammu. The J&K GCC Summit 2026, being organised by IIM Jammu in collaboration with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and in knowledge partnership with NASSCOM, will bring together some of the countrys leading Global Capability Centre (GCC) companies, policymakers, academics and industry leaders. But I believe the significance of these two days goes well beyond a summit. For perhaps the first time, some of the senior-most administrative leaders of Jammu and Kashmir will sit across the table with leaders of Indias GCC industry in a series of candid, no-holds-barred conversations about a question that matters deeply to us: What will it take for Jammu and Kashmir to enter Indias growing GCC ecosystem, and to do so as a credible Tier-2 and Tier-3 destination? That may sound like a familiar proposition at a business summit. It is not. Economic growth is ultimately driven by two sets of stakeholdersthe government that creates the enabling environment and the businesses that take the risk of investing in it. Genuine growth begins when these two sides are willing to listen to each other, ask difficult questions and speak honestly about what works and what does not. That is precisely the spirit in which we are approaching the J&K GCC Summit. Let me explain why In June 2025, a train crossed the Chenab on the worlds highest railway arch bridge, connecting the Kashmir Valley to the national rail network. The bridge was decades in the making. Its deeper value, however, can be expressed in one word that matters as much to an investor as it does to a traveller: predictability. A journey that once depended heavily on weather and a single highway can now be planned with greater certainty. That is the journey we want to begin for J&Ks GCC ecosystem. Building a significant GCC destination will not happen overnight. It may take years. Perhaps decades. But the journey can be made predictable if we learn from those who have already travelled it. Be they leading GCC companies or States that have successfully attracted such investments. That is why the Summit is bringing industry leaders together with representatives of States such as Gujarat, Bihar and Tamil Nadu, which have valuable lessons to share. We do not intend to reinvent the wheel. We want to understand what has worked elsewhere, what has not, and what can be adapted to J&Ks own circumstances. The opportunity before us India already hosts more than 2,200 capability centres employing around 1.9 million professionals and generating close to USD 65 billion in annual exports. Importantly, more than 220 of these centres have already chosen Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The next phase of the GCC story is increasingly moving beyond the established metropolitan centres, with locations outside the metros expected to account for a substantial share of the sectors future workforce. This is where J&K must position itself. The question is not whether Jammu and Kashmir can replicate Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai or Pune. We should not try to become another metro. Our opportunity lies in becoming a different kind of GCC destination. Over the last decade, the case for J&K has changed significantly. Rail and road connectivity has been transformed and air connectivity has expanded. The Union Territory today has an institutional ecosystem that includes an IIM, an IIT and an AIIMS, alongside CSIR-IIIM, NIT Srinagar, the Islamic University of Science and Technology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University and the prestigious Universities of Jammu /Kashmir, among several other institutions offering new-age and specialised programmes. In addition to that we also have something that every GCC ultimately needshuman resource. Jammu and Kashmir has a young, educated and increasingly aspirational population. Its universities and technical institutions are producing talent across disciplines. Office, talent and utility costs remain competitive compared to established metropolitan locations. And the security environment today provides a foundation for businesses to plan for the long term. Yet a good proposition is not enough. An investor looking at a new location will ask some very practical questions. Who will take my decision? How long will my approvals take? Where will my people sit on the first day? And who will do the work? The answers to these questions can determine where a GCC chooses to locate, often more decisively than the headline value of an incentive. We have to answer each of them The first is facilitation. The hardest part of entering a new region for an established business is often not the investment itself, but understanding whom to approach and how to navigate the system. In J&K, an investor should not have to make multiple rounds of enquiries across Departments. The investor should have one phone call or one email to make. We therefore need a named facilitation officer, with the authority to convene Departments, resolve issues and remain accountable as a single point of contact for the prospective investor. If banks can provide relationship managers to their customers, there is no reason why government cannot provide the same degree of institutional ownership to an investor. The second question is time Approvals relating to registration, premises, power, fire safety and labour compliance should carry clear and published timelines. These should be tracked through the single-window system and, importantly, measured against actual performance. An investor can plan around a known timeline. It is uncertainty that stalls a project. Strict adherence to prescribed timelines translates to confidence which is quintessential for attracting investments. The third question is space and infrastructure J&K needs to identify and earmark ready-to-occupy office spaces in both Jammu and Srinagar, with floor plates, tenure and tariffs clearly stated in advance. A GCC that decides to come here should be able to occupy its premises within months, not years. The space has to exist before the decision is made. There is also a unique advantage here that few locations can offer. Jammu and Srinagar are two major cities within one Union Territory, under one administration, one policy framework and one institutional point of contact. They draw upon different talent pools and can potentially serve as primary and continuity locations for the same GCC. A company should be able to scale across both cities without having to navigate two different administrations. The fourth question is people Our commitment has to be simple: skilling must respond to actual employer demand. Here comes the role of Mission YUVA and our technical institutions. Mission YUVA, the Skill Development institutions, our universities and the ITI network being upgraded under PM-SETU must increasingly train people for specific roles, in specific numbers and within specific timelines. The Department of Labour and Employment, which is spearheading the organisation of the Summit, will have an important role in translating industry conversations into an actionable talent strategy. This is also where the GCC opportunity becomes much more than an investment proposition. A GCC does not merely bring an office. It brings new skills, new career paths, new technologies and new aspirations. For a young person in Jammu or Srinagar, the arrival of a global company should mean that a world-class career no longer necessarily requires leaving home for Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai or Delhi. That is the human dividend we must keep at the centre of this conversation. And then comes the most important question of all: Who will be the first? The first GCC centre matters disproportionately. Every subsequent investor will ask: Who else is already here? The answer today has to change from zero. An anchor GCC can do more than create direct employment. A centre employing 500 professionals can support a comparable ecosystem of opportunities in facilities, transport, hospitality, food services, professional services and other allied sectors. Securing that first anchor tenant is therefore not just another investment target. It is the decisive step in establishing confidence. The administration will concentrate its efforts accordingly. This is why the J&K GCC Summit matters. Every panel, every panellist, every question and every answer over these two days will be an opportunity for us to learn and, equally important, to allow industry to tell us what it needs from us. We are not approaching the Summit merely to showcase J&K. We are approaching it to listen. If we want global capability centres to look beyond the metros, then we must demonstrate that a Tier-2 or Tier-3 location can offer something equally compelling: access to talent, competitive costs, quality institutions, reliable infrastructure, responsive governance and, above all, confidence that commitments made today will hold tomorrow. Jammu and Kashmir has many of these ingredients. The task before us is to bring them together into an ecosystem that works. Our entrepreneurial spirit is gathering momentum. Our young people are increasingly looking towards new-age sectors and new forms of enterprise. The GCC ecosystem can benefit from this talent and ambition, even as its presence here can accelerate the development of that very ecosystem. The Path Forward I do not believe J&K needs to become the biggest GCC destination in India. I believe it can become one of the most differentiated. We have learnt something from building the Chenab Rail Bridge. Great journeys begin with an audacious idea, but they are completed through engineering, patience, persistence and thousands of smaller decisions made correctly along the way. The GCC journey will be no different. We have the ambition. We have the foundations. We have a growing pool of talent. What we now need is execution, industry partnership and the patience to build for the long term. The first J&K GCC Summit is therefore not the culmination of a journey. It is the beginning of one. And if we get the beginning right, I believe the destination is within reach. A GCC ecosystem that proves that the next generation of Indias growth need not come only from its largest cities, but can also emerge from its most promising Tier-2 and Tier-3 centres. Jammu and Kashmir is ready to make that journey. The promise is not that it will happen overnight. The promise is that we are ready to make it happen. (The writer is Chief Secretary, Government of Jammu and Kashmir)
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JPC to reach out to youth, institutions on Education Bill
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Woman Explains 'Crazy Economics' Of Bengaluru Cooks, Internet Reacts
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Tourism dept pushes ahead with court-permitted works in Roerich Estate in Bengaluru
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AI survey finds 14k potholes on Bengaluru North corporation roads
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Vijayapuras dead voters live to tell the tale
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East Bengaluru lake volunteers seek patrolling, action against littering
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Gas cylinder blast: Mother and minor daughter dead, four seriously injured in Bengaluru
According to the police, the incident occurred around 6.20 a.m., when the family was preparing to cook. After switching on the stove, the gas cylinder suddenly exploded.
Bengaluru skill summit second edition set to kick start from November 3
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Shaurya Bhattacharya opens with a two-shot lead in Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship
Digital Desk | Greater Noida, Oct 7 (IANS) Shaurya Bhattacharya opened with a six-under-66 to establish a two-shot lead after the first round of the Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort in Greater Noida on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Bhattacharya, a three-time winner on the DP World PGTI, made seven birdies and dropped his only shot of the day on the par-four eighth. Bhattacharya began the week ranked 14th in the Race to DP World India Championship. He has come close to adding another title this season, recording joint runner-up finishes at the Players Championship 2026 in February and the Kolar Open 2026 in August. Chandigarhs Shubhankar Sharma, a two-time PGTI Tour winner, occupied second place at four-under 68. His round featured an eagle on the par-five 12th, three birdies and one bogey. Shubhankar won the Boulders Classic on the PGTI in April, ending an eight-year wait for a professional title. Bangladeshs Jamal Hossain, Gurugrams Dhruv Sheoran and Bengalurus Manoj S returned matching two-under 70s to share third place. Jamal made three birdies against a solitary bogey, while Sheoran mixed six birdies with four bogeys. Manoj registered five birdies and three bogeys. Shaurya settled quickly with birdies on his opening two holes before relying on accurate approach play and patient course management to maintain his momentum. I got off to a strong start with birdies on the first two holes, which helped me settle into the round, Shaurya said. From there, I continued finding greens and stayed patient. The lone bogey was disappointing, but I holed some important putts. A long birdie putt on the final hole provided the finishing touch to his 66 and extended his advantage to two strokes. The putt on the last felt like a bonus, he said. I knew it would be a long day, so the key was to remain calm, keep my thoughts together and focus on one shot at a time. The tournament features a distinctive Pro-Am format, with amateurs competing alongside professionals in all four rounds. The extended playing schedule also took part of the field into floodlit conditions. The format is quite interesting because we are playing alongside amateurs, and the number of groups makes it a long day, Shaurya said. Playing under floodlights also requires some adjustment, but I competed in an event here in similar conditions a few weeks ago, so that experience helped me adapt quickly. The conditions were the same for everyone. I concentrated on hitting greens, creating opportunities and maintaining a steady rhythm throughout the round. Current Race to India Championship leader Saptak Talwar opened with a three-over 75 to share 36th place. The Pro-Am on Wednesday was won by the team consisting of professional Shaurya Bhattacharya and amateur Dr. Hamidi. Their score was 44 stableford points, and they won on a countback.
Kumaraswamy seeks halt to NICE toll collection, cites Rs 4,756 crore revenue
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday alleged that NICE had collected Rs 4,756.48 crore in toll revenue since 2008 despite the project remaining incomplete and demanded that toll collection be stopped immediately. Therefore, I demand that toll collection be stopped immediately. The State government should also take urgent action in this regard. I also appeal to the public not to pay tolls under any circumstances, Kumaraswamy said. NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise) project is a long-running controversy in Karnataka involving the development and land acquisition for the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC). The project was conceived as an expressway and peripheral road network connecting Bengaluru and Mysuru, along with townships and related infrastructure. The main controversy concerns land acquisition, alleged excess acquisition, compensation and the use of land acquired for purposes allegedly beyond those originally approved. Addressing a press conference at the JD(S) headquarters, JP Bhavan, Kumaraswamy argued that despite the High Court making strong observations against toll collection, and the Supreme Court not issuing any stay on the matter, the continued collection of toll was illegal. The original project cost of the NICE road was Rs 1,583.76 crore. However, the company has so far collected Rs 4,756.48 crore in toll revenue. He alleged that toll collection was being carried out in violation of the terms governing the NICE project. He referred to the Karnataka High Court's observations on the project and said the Supreme Court had not stayed the High Court judgment. According to figures cited by him, annual toll collections stood at Rs 5.59 crore in 2008-09 and had risen to Rs 734.97 crore in 2024-25. He alleged that a total of Rs 4,756.48 crore had been collected between 2008 and 2025. 'How many more years will toll collection continue?' Kumaraswamy strongly objected to suggestions that toll collection could continue for another decade. How many more years will this alleged collection continue? They say there are still another 10 years of toll collection. On what basis? This cannot continue, he said. He reiterated his demand that toll collection on the NICE road be stopped immediately and that the State government take appropriate action in light of the court proceedings and the terms of the original agreements. Kumaraswamy said the issue had been pursued by the JD(S) and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda for nearly two decades and claimed that the matter was now reaching a decisive stage. Kumaraswamy said a Toll Concession Agreement (TCA) was signed on September 4, 2000, between the State Public Works Department and NICE. He said the agreement required the project to be implemented in accordance with the original Framework Agreement (FWA) dated April 3, 1997. In the event of any conflict between the TCA and the terms of the FWA, the provisions of the Framework Agreement were to prevail, he said. According to Kumaraswamy, the agreement also envisaged construction of a four-lane concrete road, service roads and maintenance areas before toll collection could begin. He alleged that these conditions were not fully complied with and that toll collection nevertheless began in 2008. NICE has been collecting toll despite not completing the project and has also acquired land belonging to farmers. The company cannot continue collecting toll without complying with the conditions of the original agreements, he said. Kumaraswamy also raised allegations concerning lake areas within the project. Referring to the H.T. Somashekar Reddy case, he said NICE had sought 6,999 acres before the Supreme Court, including 2,193 acres for the Peripheral Road. He said the land cited at the time comprised various categories of agricultural and government land and did not include lake areas. He further said engineer Kapil Sharma had, in 2021, used the Dishaank application to identify instances where roads had allegedly been constructed over lake areas and had submitted a complaint. Kumaraswamy said documents relating to the alleged encroachment of lakes were also released at the press conference. Kumaraswamy alleged that the project alignment was altered through the Outline Development Plan (ODP) on February 12, 2004, without obtaining the required Cabinet approval. He alleged that the changes resulted in an expansion of the land allocated to different components of the project. According to the documents cited by him, the land earmarked for the Peripheral Road was increased from 2,193 acres to 2,747 acres, while the land for the toll road was increased from 6,999 acres to 9,468 acres. Kumaraswamy alleged that these changes were made unilaterally and without Cabinet approval. He also referred to the Karnataka High Court's judgment of July 29, which, according to him, held that altering the original agreement through the ODP amounted to a fraud on statute and the Constitution and also criticised State authorities for their role in the matter. Kumaraswamy said NICE had approached the Supreme Court through a Special Leave Petition challenging the High Court judgment. He said the Supreme Court had not granted a stay on the High Court judgment and had adjourned the matter for further hearing to November 2. He added that 25 lawyers, including those representing the State government, had appeared before the court in connection with the matter. Kumaraswamy argued that, in view of the High Court judgment and the absence of a stay from the Supreme Court, toll collection should be stopped immediately. He also pointed to a Cabinet decision taken during the S.M. Krishna government on November 4, 2002, under which toll collection was to be withdrawn if the four-lane concrete road was not completed within six years. Kumaraswamy alleged that NICE had generated revenue through avenues other than toll collection, in violation of the original Framework Agreement. He cited Rs 384 crore allegedly generated through land sales, Rs 108 crore received as advances towards joint development of land and construction projects, and Rs 338 crore from convention centres. He also referred to the recommendations of former Minister and Congress MLA T.B. Jayachandra, who chaired a House committee in 2016. According to Kumaraswamy, the committee had recommended taking over the NICE project and recovering excess land. Kumaraswamy questioned the change in Jayachandra's position, noting that while he had stated in August 2023 that the NICE road was not required, he subsequently wrote to the Chief Minister in May 2025 seeking completion of the project. This raises questions about what is happening behind the scenes, Kumaraswamy alleged.
Ktaka: BJP-JDS delegation seeks withdrawal of FIR over Form-7 issue
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] delegation led by BJP Bengaluru South district president and Jayanagar MLA C.K. Ramamurthy on Wednesday visited the Jayanagar police station and demanded the withdrawal of an FIR registered against BJP workers in connection with voter-ID verification in the constituency. The delegation staged a protest against what it termed a false FIR and alleged that the police had adopted a one-sided approach in registering the case against BJP workers. Ramamurthy, along with Govindarajanagar constituency leader and district vice-president Umesh Shetty, Bengaluru South district JD(S) president Krishna, and several BJP leaders and workers from Jayanagar, met the police and submitted a memorandum. The leaders alleged that BJP workers had legally submitted Form-7 applications to verify the names of fake and duplicate voters in the electoral rolls. However, they claimed that the applications had been distorted for political motives and that false cases had been registered against party workers. They also expressed displeasure with the election authorities and the police, alleging that applications that were supposed to be kept confidential were handed over to Congress workers. They further alleged that the police hurriedly registered an FIR against BJP workers based on the applications. The delegation demanded that the FIR be withdrawn immediately. The leaders warned that the BJP and JD(S) would launch an intensified agitation in the coming days if the case were not withdrawn. Meanwhile, an FIR has been registered against five persons at the Shanivarasante Police Station in Madikeri district in connection with the alleged misuse of Form-7 applications to seek deletion of voters' names from the electoral roll as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The case was registered based on a complaint lodged by G.M. Safvaan. The accused have been identified as BJP Booth Level workers Lokesh, Rajini, Nagaraj, Basavaraj and Savitha Malali. According to the complaint, the accused allegedly misused Form-7 applications to seek the deletion of the names of 64 persons from the voters' list in Byadagutta village in Madikeri district. The complaint alleged that the Form-7 applications were submitted seeking deletion of the 64 voters' names during the ongoing SIR exercise. Police have registered a case against the five persons and are investigating the allegations. The case comes amid a controversy in Karnataka over the alleged misuse of Form-7, which is used to seek deletion of names from electoral rolls. Political parties have traded allegations over the submission of applications seeking deletion of voters' names during the SIR process.
Centre moots community-led surveillance of drinking water
With accuseds help, former KPSC chief & member sold answer scripts to candidates: ED
Interim relief for Priyank Kharge, Nalapad in RSS defamation case
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Congress leader Mohammed Nalapad have received temporary relief after a Bengaluru special court stayed proceedings in a private complaint accusing them of making derogatory statements against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The special court for elected representatives intervened after Kharge challenged an order of the 42nd ACMM court, 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 .
15-minute halt at Davanagere turns into six-hour delay for Vande Bharat
Karnataka high court grants bail to Sriki in money laundering case
Prakash Raj Confirms Dhruv Rathee to Attend Anti-SIR Protest in Bengaluru
Veteran actor and activist Prakash Raj announced on Wednesday that popular political commentator and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee will attend the anti-SIR (Strategic Voter Roll Inclusion/Revision) protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Thursday, October 8. Releasing a video on X (formerly Twitter), Prakash Raj confirmed Rathees participation as a voice with a spine and urged [] The post Prakash Raj Confirms Dhruv Rathee to Attend Anti-SIR Protest in Bengaluru appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
CJI to preside over National Law School of India Universitys convocation in Bengaluru
Walker attacks woman, her male friend sitting in park in Bengaluru
Fathers name still mandate in forms; Experts seek implementation of court orders
KPSC job-for-cash scam: Ex-chairman, member sold exam answer keys to 6 candidates, ED tells court
Mother, daughter die of burns after LPG blast in Bengaluru
Woman injured in knife attack after quarrel at Bengaluru park
A walker approached them and questioned why the woman and her male friend were seated there. He allegedly told them that people could misuse the park.
Unsafe arecanuts seized in Kolar, legal action initiated
Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) officers intercepted a vehicle, which was transporting the consignment from Assam via Kolkata to destinations including Kolar, Bengaluru, Palakkad, Tirupati, Chittoor, Punganur and parts of Tamil Nadu.
Rat triggers blast near Amazon office in Bengaluru, pedestrian injured
This winter, fly to new destinations from Bengaluru
On the international front, a new destination to Europe will become operational from October 28 onwards as Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will launch non-stop flights between Bengaluru and Zurich five days a week.
Prakash Raj urges people to join Bengaluru protest against 'draconian SIR'
Prakash Raj urges people to join Bengaluru protest against 'draconian SIR'
Sheep solution to keeping aerospace park in Belagavi green
