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Systemic failures, crime, controversy rock Home Dept
BENGALURU: 2025 proved deeply turbulent for Karnatakas Home Department, which came under sustained scrutiny as cases involving police and prison officials, ranging from corruption and criminality to systemic lapses, dominated public discourse. One of the most shocking episodes was the stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengalurus victory celebrations, which claimed 11 lives and left several injured. The tragedy drew nationwide attention to glaring failures in crowd management during large public events. The state government suspended five police personnel, including the then Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda. This was the first time in the states history that a commissioner was suspended. Another case that shook the state was the alleged mass burial in Dharmasthala mid-year. A former sanitation worker claimed that he was forced to bury hundreds of bodies mostly of women and minors, who were allegedly raped and murdered. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to probe this case. Partial human skeletal remains were found in two of the 17 sites excavated in Dharmasthala. However, the complainant was later arrested on charges of perjury. In January, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared Karnataka a Naxal-free state following the surrender of six Naxalites. With this, the Anti-Naxal Force was dismantled. The year also saw politically sensitive cases. Former Hassan Lok Sabha MP Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, was sentenced to imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life for raping a domestic worker. BJP MLA and former minister Byrathi Basavaraj was named accused No 5 in the rowdy-sheeter Biklu Shiva murder case in Bengaluru. Home Minister G Parameshwara drew criticism for his remarks over a molestation incident in Bengaluru. He, however, issued an apology, stating that his statements had been misunderstood. Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Shivamogga districts reported many communal incidents. A mob lynched ragpicker Ashraf in Mangaluru in April. Bajrang Dal activist Suhas Shetty was murdered on May 1. Sand transporter Abdul Rahiman was killed on May 27. All this prompted the government to set up a Special Action Force (SAF). The state witnessed several brutal murder cases during the year. In one chilling case, a man allegedly beheaded his 26-year-old wife in Bengaluru Rural district and took her severed head on a scooter to a police station. In another case, a youth from Hassan murdered his friend and uploaded a video of the crime on social media. Mysuru saw a daylight murder near the Dasara Exhibition Grounds, while Mumbai Police busted an illegal drug manufacturing unit operating without the knowledge of Mysuru police. Sensational and filmy-style robberies made headlines. Three masked men armed with country-made pistols robbed over Rs 1 crore in cash and 20 kg gold ornaments worth around Rs 20 crore from an SBI branch in Vijayapura. A bank manager and his two accomplices were arrested in connection with the theft of gold and cash worth Rs 53.3 crore from Canara Banks Managuli branch. In another case, a Rs 7.11-crore daylight heist from a CMS cash van stunned the state, especially after a police constable from Govindapura police station in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly masterminding the crime. Police misconduct remained a recurring theme. A constable from Kolar and seven others were arrested for kidnapping and extorting Rs 8.80 lakh from a BPO employee in Bengaluru. Eleven police personnel, including an inspector, were suspended for allegedly shielding drug peddlers. A constable attached to the Bengaluru City Police Commissioners office was also suspended for allegedly stealing Rs 11 lakh from a seized vehicle linked to a cybercrime case. The Prison Department drew sharp criticism after videos of inmates, including a serial rapist and a suspected ISIS operative, using mobile phones surfaced in Bengaluru Central Prison. Similar incidents were reported from other prisons in the state. Several warders were arrested for allegedly supplying drugs and mobile phones, prompting the home minister to appoint an IPS officer as chief prison officer. On the reforms front, the state introduced navy-blue peaked caps for constabulary personnel, replacing traditional slouch hats after decades. To strengthen justice delivery, 33 Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement (DCRE) police stations were set up, while a dedicated Cyber Command Centre was established to tackle the surge in cybercrime.
Minor gives birth to baby; case booked against school van driver in Hassan
Ex-serviceman ends life in Hassan
Has Elder Abuse Become Kashmirs Unspoken Social Reality?
by Dr Farooq A Lone Despite Kashmirs cultural reverence for elders, cases of elder abuse are rising due to family breakdown, migration, and social denial. Addressing this reality requires acceptance, reform, and renewed moral responsibility. Some five decades back, when the famous lyrics of Rajab Hamid Afsoos Duniya were sung by the legendary Ghulam Hassan []
Bengaluru metro network will span 175 km by December 2027: Dy CM DK Shivakumar
BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said by December 2027, 175 km of the citys Metro network will become operational, including the under construction airport line along with the much delayed Pink Lines commissioning. Speaking to reporters after a review meeting with the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL), the DCM said, Our government is working towards easing traffic congestion in the city. Currently, 96 km of Metro network is operational. We will increase the Metro network by 41 km in 2026 and additional 38 km, including the Airport line by December 2027. With this, Bengaluru will have a Metro network of 175 km. We have plans to extend the Metro line to Tavarekere, Hosakote, Bidadi and Nelamagala. A detailed project report (DPR) is being prepared for this. On Metro Phase-3, he said tenders will be called next month for 100 km of the network, including the double decker corridor. We have expedited the project to ease traffic congestion in the city. We have instructed officials to create commercial activity near Metro stations by acquiring more land. Parking will also be made available at Metro stations, he added. The projected cost of Phase-3 of Namma Metro is Rs 25,311 crore. We are financing Rs 15,600 crore for the project through JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency). The tender for works to of Rs 9,700 crore will be called in January, he said. Clarifying that the entire Phase-3 will feature a double decker elevated corridor, he said, We have also decided to make the Magadi Road stretch a double decker project as vehicular traffic from Hassan comes via Magadi Road. Tunnel Road tender bids On reports of Adani being the lowest bidder for the Tunnel Road Project, Shivakumar said, I havent received complete information on this. I cant comment on it until bids are officially revealed. To a query about the lowest bid amount being much higher than the original estimates, he said, The government is not paying any money to the bidder. The bidder has to invest in the project and we will give them only 40% of our estimates. I got the cost of the Metro from Mumbai. They are spending Rs 1,200 crore per km.
GMC Sgrhosts guest lecture on Application of Preventive Medicine in Future Digital Era
SRINAGAR:The Postgraduate Department of Pharmacology, Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, organized a guest lecture on The Application of Preventive Medicine in the Future Digital Era at the GMC Auditorium. The programme was organised under the direction of Prof. (Dr.) Iffat Hassan, Principal and Dean, Government Medical College Srinagar, with emphasis on strengthening academic excellence through []
Actor and MP Kamal Hassan, in an X post today, shared the first unstarred question he had asked in the Rajya Sabha. He sought clarification on ethanol-blended fuels and their impact on vehicles. He asked if comprehensive studies were conducted over the impact of E20 fuel on vehicle mileage, engine components and fleet compatibility. He also sought the reasons for dropping the availability of E10 petrol across the country. He asked why was it done despite the wider compatibility of E10 petrol with old vehicles. He also quizzed whether the Centre proposes to restore E10 as an option. Also, he questioned whether any guidelines exist on warranty, insurance or consumer protection relating to vehicle damage. Notably, he raised concerns about higher operating costs due to E20 usage. Kamal Hassan also asked if the Centre has assessed ethanol price volatility and its impact on fuel affordability. In a written reply, Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, said that the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) formed on 26.12.2020 under NITI Aayog had inter alia, scrutinised the many aspects of vehicle compatibility and mileage. No car has faced issues: Gadkari dismisses ethanol-blended fuel fears as users report rising mileage drop He added that the assessment was also buttressed by studies undertaken by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), and the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Extensive field trials on vehicles with E20 fuel did not point to any compatibility issue or any negative effects of E20, the minister noted. He also remarked that the studies have confirmed that even legacy vehicles do not show any variations in performance, nor do they exhibit unusual wear-and-tear when functioning under E20 fuel. Govt wont raise ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20%: Petroleum ministry Gadkari added that no issues were reported over drivability, startability, metal compatibility and plastic compatibility of vehicles in this regard. However, Gadkari mentioned that vehicle mileage is influenced by a number of factors apart from fuel type, including driving habits, maintenance practices such as oil changes and air filter cleanliness, tyre pressure, alignment, and air conditioning load. The question comes vital and timely as many harmful effects like corrosion, degradation of rubber seals and plastic parts causing fuel leakage, lower mileage, incomplete combustion, clogging of fuel filters, and starting trouble during the winter season were flagged in general over ethanol blending. Notably, over 1,000 crore litres of ethanol have been blended during the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 202425, leading to an average ethanol blending rate of 19.24 per cent in petrol. Significantly, blending touched 19.97 per cent this October. Sugar farmers' cooperative body supports govt's ethanol blending programme, says it benefits farmers
Results of Class 10 Likely by First Week of January: Secretary JKBOSE
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) has said that the process of compiling Class 10 examination results is currently underway, with a significant portion already completed. Secretary BOSE, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh, said that around 70 percent of the Class 10 results have been compiled so far, while the remaining 30 percent []
No proposal from Karnataka government after pre-feasibility studies: MoCA
BENGALURU: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Thursday disclosed that the Karnataka government has not sent any proposal to the Government of India (GoI) regarding a second airport in the city, following the pre-feasibility studies conducted for it by the Airport Authority of India (AAI). In response to queries by Bangalore Central MP PC Mohan in the Parliament on Thursday, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said pre-feasibility studies has been conducted on three sites and a report sent to the Karnataka government, pending response. The central government has not received any proposal from either the Government of Karnataka (GoK) or any airport developer following the studies conducted by the AAI, he added. The construction of another airport or the upgradation of an existing airport within a 150-km aerial radius of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), before the 25th anniversary of the airports opening, would require an explicit consent from Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL). KIA, which was opened for service back in May 2008, will mark its 25th anniversary in 2033. However, this is not applicable for developing Mysuru and Hassan as domestic airports, the minister stated in the response. Mohans queries regarding the potential second airport also included repeated references to the possibility of reopening the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Airport for commercial passenger operations. Mohols response, despite not including a mention of the HAL Airport, suggested that its (civil) operation or upgradation, like those of any existing airport within the aforementioned aerial radius of KIA, would be up to the discretion of BIAL as per the aforementioned agreement.
Police file chargesheets in three more cases against Tauqeer Raza in Bareilly violence
LUCKNOW: Police have filed chargesheets in three more cases against Ittehad-e-Millat Council president Tauqeer Raza, the main accused in the September 26, 2025 violence in Bareilly district, officials said on Wednesday. With this, chargesheets have now been filed in seven of the 10 cases registered in connection with the incident, while investigations are under way in the remaining three cases. Raza, a cleric, has been named as an accused in all the cases. As per Bareilly Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya, chargesheets had earlier been filed in four cases. On Tuesday, chargesheets were submitted in three more cases registered at the Cantonment, Qila and Premnagar police stations. According to police investigations, Raza allegedly hatched a conspiracy to trigger violence and tasked his close aides, including IMC general secretary Nafees Khan, former district president Nadeem Khan and Munir Idrisi, with mobilising a crowd and allegedly inciting an attack on police personnel. The violence erupted on September 26 under the pretext of protests linked to a controversy in Kanpur over posters bearing the words I Love Muhammad. Bareilly violence: Maulana Tauqeer Razas personal secretary surrenders before court, sent to jail During the unrest, mobs allegedly opened fire, pelted stones and indulged in looting at five locations across the city. Five cases were registered at the Kotwali police station, two at Baradari, and one case each at the Premnagar, Qila and Cantonment police stations on the night of the incident. Raza was arrested the same night and was later shifted to Fatehpur jail on administrative grounds. Subsequently, Nafees Khan, Nadeem Khan and around 90 other accused were lodged in the Bareilly district jail. According to police authorities, the chargesheet filed at the Cantonment police station named Maulana Tauqeer Raza, along with Nafees Khan, Farhan Raza, Safi alias Safile Ahmed, Faizal Navi, Afzal Beg, Munir Idrisi, Anees Saklaini, Moin Khan, Nadeem Khan, Mohammad Mehtab, Faizan, Moin alias Sajle, Zaki, Arif and Farhad. In the Premnagar case, the chargesheet names Raza, Nafees Khan, Munir Idrisi, Nadeem Khan, Imtiyaz Ali, Mohammad Imran, Musir Alam, Firoz Hussain, Anwar Hussain, Asif, Sameer Ali, Aman Hussain, Kasan Hussain, Faizan Saklaini, Farhan Khan, Faizul Nabi Khan, Anees Saklaini, Arif, Junaid Ali Khan, Afzal Beg, Farhat and Safile alias Safi Ahmed. At the Qila police station, the chargesheet has been filed against Raza, Farhan Khan, Afzal Beg, Ayan, Hassan, Rizwan and Shan. Police said chargesheets were yet to be filed in three cases, two of which are being investigated by the crime branch.
The Indian-born woman who almost became Queen of Jordan, has this Pakistani connection, she is...
Jordon's Princess Sarvath El Hassan is the living connection between India and the West Asian country. Born in Kolkata (then Calcutta) in pre-independent India, El Hassan is a highly educated woman who worked for various social issues, including education.
Who Is Princess Salma Of Jordan, Her Country's First Woman Pilot
PM Modi began his two-day visit to Jordan. He was received at the airport by Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and accorded a ceremonial welcome.
PM Modi embarks on three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation tour of Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, a visitaimed at deepening Indias engagement with countries that share long standingcivilisationallinks and strong contemporary bilateral relations with New Delhi. In his departure statement, Modi said the visit would focus on strengthening political, economic and people-to-people ties across West Asia and Africa. Today, I am embarking on a three-nation visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Sultanate of Oman, three nations with which India shares both age-old civilizational ties, as well as extensive contemporary bilateral relations, he said. The Prime Ministers first stop is Jordan, which he is visiting at the invitation of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. This historic visit will mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries, Modi said. Over the next three days, will be going to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman. These are three valued partners with whom India has age-old civilisational ties and strong bilateral relations. https://t.co/QSkwR9m6IZ Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 15, 2025 During his stay in Amman, Modi will hold talks with King Abdullah II, Prime Minister JafarHassanand Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. He is also scheduled to interact with members of the Indian community in Jordan, whom he described as having made significant contributions to bilateral ties. From Jordan, Modi will travel to Ethiopia on his first-ever visit to the African nation, at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. Modi will hold discussions with Abiy Ahmed and meet the Indian diaspora in Ethiopia. A key highlight of the visit will be Modis address to a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament. He said he looked forward to sharing his views on Indias journey as the Mother of Democracy and the value that the IndiaEthiopia partnership can bring to the Global South. The final leg of the tour will take Modi to Oman, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and the Sultanate. In Muscat, the Prime Minister will meet the Sultan of Oman to discuss ways to strengthen the strategic partnership, including commercial and economic cooperation.
Bengaluru realtor paid bribes to MUDA ex-chief Dinesh Kumar
BENGALURU: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation has revealed that 48 sites illegally allotted by former commissioner of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), G T Dinesh Kumar, to members of Chamundeshwari Sarvodaya Sangha at Dattagalli Layout were obtained through a general power of attorney (GPA) by the Bengaluru-based realtor N Manjunath. The latter, in turn, routed the money to Dinesh through loans or advances to his relatives and associates. Manjunath got GPAs for the sites from Sangha members by applying undue pressure. An allottee had told the ED adjudicating authority that the sites were obtained from him under undue pressure. The investigation found that addresses of 12 allottees out of 48 were not available. Their addresses were shown as different areas in Mysuru, Bengaluru and Hassan. Sources said that Manjunath would sell these sites and route the earnings to Dinesh Kumar by giving loans or advances to his relatives and associates. Just to mention, three sites were transferred by Manjunath to three close relatives of Dinesh Sathish G, Hoysala BR and S C Vinodh Kumar through sale agreements for which money was paid by Manjunath, who resides in Dollars colony of J P Nagar in Bengaluru. He paid Rs 14.21 lakh advance for each site for which sale consideration was fixed at Rs 36 lakh. Further, Manjunath had paid Rs 2.90 crore to Dineshs relatives -- Chikkaboraiah, Vinod Kumar, SC Raghu, Gayathri, S C Anupama and Lavanya. Manjunath had transferred a site at Vijayanagar 4th Stage to Shivanna, a close friend of K Marigowda -- former of MUDA chairman, through a settlement deed on May 22, 2024. Because of the personal and cordial relationship, no sale consideration was envisaged, sources said. The settlement deed states that khata for this site was issued by MUDA to Manjunath a day after the settlement deed was entered into, sources said. But Shivanna, in his statement to ED, claimed that he worked as a labourer at a layout belonging to Manjunath. He supplied stone dust and got a site in return. But he did not provide any details about the stone dust supply. Manjunath had been filing income tax returns every year, but no details of transactions with Shivanna were found, the probe pointed out. Shivanna also did not disclose the receipt of the site from Manjunath in his income tax returns, sources said. When ED confronted Manjunath, he could not provide any plausible explanation for making the payment.
Cold spell continues in Mysuru-Hassan belt
Hassan Airport: A project grounded for over six decades
Hardly any progress in the construction of Hassan Airport in the last two years. Minister M.B. Patil had assured the project would be completed by 2024-25.
Hassan Airport: A project grounded for over seven decades
Hardly any progress in the construction of Hassan Airport in the last two years. Minister M.B. Patil had assured the project would be completed by 2024-25.
Kerala local body poll results: Congress headquarters marks resurgence
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: At the KPCC office in Thiruvananthapuram, Saturdays local body poll results felt like a reward long in coming. The Congress headquarters exuded joy as screens lit up with numbers that turned favourable after 15 years. As the results settled, supporters thronged the corridors with sweets, handshakes and unguarded laughter. Since the 2010 local body elections, the UDF had repeatedly fallen short in both assembly and local polls. Victories were largely limited to the Lok Sabha. However, Saturdays mandate marked a decisive break from that pattern. KPCC president Sunny Joseph described the verdict as the outcome of collective effort within the front. Thanking party leaders, workers, the public and the media, he said the whole party had worked as one. While the party had expected a win, the scale of public support exceeded expectations. It is a strong rejection of the LDF governments anti-people policies, Sunny Joseph told reporters. Terming the local body elections a semifinal, Sunny showed confidence in the road ahead, predicting a decisive UDF victory in the forthcoming assembly polls. The governments policies and conduct had been exposed early. Controversies like attempt to remove (UDF Muttada candidate) Vyshnas name, assault on a retired teacher in Kannur, and unscientific ward delimitation backfired on the LDF. This is an indication of the public mood ahead of the assembly elections, he said. The Congress state president also accused the government of double standards in implementing its promises and neglecting coastal regions. He also raised criticism over the Sabarimala gold smuggling case. Commenting on BJPs victory in Thiruvananthapuram corporation, which is a result that has the potential to steal the UDFs thunder, senior Congress leader Hassan said the UDF has improved significantly on its previous performance. He alleged that a CPM-BJP nexus had enabled the BJPs win in the capital, even as the UDF secured more seats compared to the last elections.
CBK files chargesheet against four in 53 lakh land sale fraud case
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in connection with FIR No. 23/2025, against four individuals for their alleged involvement in a significant land-sale fraud. The accusedTariq Ahmad Hajam (son of Mohd Ramzan Hajam), Ghulam Hassan Mir (son of Ghulam Rasool Mir), []
Martyred journalist Hossam Shabats brother dies after Israel denies medical aid
Hassan Shabat, the brother of slain Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat, died on Friday, December 12, after Israel blocked medical aid from entering Gaza. According to Hassans family, Hasans deteriorating health needed his immediate evacuation from war-torn Gaza. But the requests were reportedly denied. His family said that Hasans death was preventable if he had access 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 .
Chargesheet Filed Against Four in Land Fraud Case in Srinagar
Srinagar, Dec 13: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Srinagar, against four persons in connection with a 53 lakh land-sale fraud case. According to a statement, the chargesheet has been submitted in FIR No. 23/2025, naming Tariq Ahmad Hajam, Ghulam Hassan [] The post Chargesheet Filed Against Four in Land Fraud Case in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .
Hassan Lone Shifted As SE Kargil, To Hold Addl Charge
Leh, Dec 11: The Administration of Ladakh has ordered the transfer of Mohammad Hassan Lone, who was serving as officiating Superintending Engineer and Chief Project Engineer (CPE) in the PDC. He has been posted as officiating Superintending Engineer of the PHE/I&FC Circle in Kargil and will continue to hold the additional charge of CPE, PDC until further orders. Meanwhile, Mohammad Abbas will continue to look after the duties of Chief Engineer, PHE/I&FC, Ladakh, as per an earlier order issued in [] The post Hassan Lone Shifted As SE Kargil, To Hold Addl Charge appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hassan murder case: Prime accused arrested
Youth murdered in Hassan, accused post video clip of their act on social media
J&K Govt Orders Enquiry Into Incident At Anantnag Maternity Hospital
JAMMU, Dec 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today appointed Prof (Dr) Iffat Hassan Shah, Principal of Government Medical College Srinagar, as the Inquiry Officer to probe the incident that occurred on December 8 at the Child and Maternity Hospital in Anantnag. She has been tasked with conducting a detailed enquiry and outlining the sequence of events, while Dr Mushtaq Ahmed, Medical Superintendent of the hospital, will assist her. The Inquiry Officer has been directed to submit a comprehensive report [] The post J&K Govt Orders Enquiry Into Incident At Anantnag Maternity Hospital appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM, DCM to take part in Samarpana Samavesha in Hassan on Dec. 6
Deve Gowda writes to Gadkari for outer ring road in Hassan
Karnataka HC rejects Prajwal Revanna's plea to suspend life sentence in rape case
The case in which Revanna has been sentenced pertains to the one involving a 48-year-old woman who was working as a help at the family's Gannikada farmhouse in Hassan district's Holenarasipura.
HC slaps Rs 1 lakh cost on borrower for frivolous plea against SARFAESI action
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed as utterly misconceived and frivolous a writ petition filed by a Kupwara resident challenging the sealing of his house by J&K Bank under the SARFAESI Act, imposing exemplary costs of Rs 1 lakh on him for repeatedly misusing the process of law. A Division Bench of Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sanjay Parihar was hearing a petition filed by Ghulam Hassan Shah of Devar [] The post HC slaps Rs 1 lakh cost on borrower for frivolous plea against SARFAESI action appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hassan welcomes HC nod for ED probe into Sabarimala gold theft
Congress leader says investigation can expose more CPI(M) links
Bangladeshs armed forces chiefs make rare joint visit to ailing ex-PM Zia
Dhaka: In a rare joint public visit, the chiefs of Bangladeshs three armed services met ailing former prime minister Khaleda Zia at the hospital where she is undergoing treatment, according to the militarys media wing on Wednesday. Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Navy Chief Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan, and Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Hasan 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 .
Hassan dist. administration invites CM, Dy. CM for govt. programme
Justice Wani Visits Kulgam, Inaugurates Relocated Fast-Track Court
KULGAM, Nov 28: Judge High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Administrative Judge for District Kulgam), Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, undertook an official visit to the District Court Complex Kulgam on Saturday, during which he inaugurated the newly relocated Fast Track/Special Court (NIA) KulgamShopian and also reviewed and inspected the overall functioning of the district judiciary. Principal District & Sessions Judge Kulgam, Aijaz Ahmad Khan; Presiding Officer, Fast Track Court / Special Judge (NIA) KulgamShopian, Rafia Hassan; Deputy Commissioner [] The post Justice Wani Visits Kulgam, Inaugurates Relocated Fast-Track Court appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K: Man Arrested for Posting Communally Sensitive Content on Social Media
Jammu, Nov 28: Police in Doda district on Friday arrested a man for allegedly uploading communally sensitive and provocative content on social media, officials said. The arrest was made following a written complaint filed at Police Station Doda by Hassan Babur Nehru of Nehru Chowk against Amreek Singh, son of Ranbir Singh, from Beoli. According [] The post J&K: Man Arrested for Posting Communally Sensitive Content on Social Media appeared first on Northlines .
Man Arrested In Doda For Posting Communally Sensitive Content On Social Media
Doda, Nov 28: Police in Doda district on Friday arrested a man for allegedly uploading communally sensitive and provocative content on social media, officials said. They said that the action followed a written complaint filed at Police Station Doda by Hassan Babur Nehru, a resident of Nehru Chowk, against Amreek Singh, son of Ranbir Singh, from Beoli area of the district. In his complaint, Nehru alleged that Singh was a habitual offender who frequently livestreamed inflammatory speeches on Facebook. He [] The post Man Arrested In Doda For Posting Communally Sensitive Content On Social Media appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hassan: Lokayukta police arrest ACF in bribery case
Hyderabad man held for cheating over Rs 10L by posing as govt officer
Hyderabad: A 39-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad on Tuesday, November 25, for cheating to the tune of Rs 10.5 lakh under the pretext of buying an industrial land. Bathini Shashikanth approached the complainant, Ali Hassan, as a government officer, and alleged that he could help him secure an industrial land. Believing him, Hassan paid 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 .
Delhi blast: White-collar terror module stockpiled explosives for two years, NIA probe reveals
CHANDIGARH: The investigations into the Faridabad white collar terror module linked to the Delhi blast case have reportedly revealed that the network spent nearly two years procuring explosives and remote-triggering devices. Sources claimed that one of the accused, Dr Muzammil Ganaie, during questioning by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), has reportedly admitted that 26 quintals of NPK fertilizer was procured from Gurugram and Nuh in Haryana. It was allegedly converted into explosive material under the supervision of Umar un-Nabi, who also arranged remote detonators and circuitry for the devices, as he handled the technical part of the operation. The explosives were prepared meticulously over a long period, as they were not built overnight. An official, on condition of anonymity, said, Ganaie was sourcing fertilizer and other precursor chemicals, and this material was bought for approximately Rs 3 lakh. Ammonium nitrate and urea were also stockpiled. It is learnt that Muzammil left a grinding machine and another machine used to melt metal at a taxi drivers house in Dhauj village. The driver was later detained by the NIA along with the machines. Questioning has revealed that the network spent nearly two years procuring explosives and remote-triggering devices. Sources claimed that the worrying factor is that the terrorists seem to have figured out a mix of incendiary chemicals and ammonium nitrate that lowers the kindling temperature of the improvised explosive device fabricated by this terror module. A day before the blast, a joint team of J&K and Faridabad police had seized 360 kg ammonium nitrate and other explosive material from a rented room of Dr Muzammil at Dhauj village. Additionally, 2,900 kg ammonium nitrate was recovered, clearly indicating the modules plan to carry out a major operation. So far, three doctors, Ganaie, Shahid and Adeel Rather, have been arrested. Muzaffar Rather, suspected to be part of the same network, is believed to be in Afghanistan, complicating efforts to bring him into custody. Meanwhile, authorities are also searching for Nissar ul-Hassan, a colleague of the accused at Al-Falah Medical College, where several of the suspects worked together. Sources claimed that Rs 26 lakh was allegedly raised among five doctors to finance the conspiracy. While Ganaie reportedly contributed Rs 5 lakh, Adeel Ahmad Rather Rs 8 lakh and Muzaffar Ahmad Rather Rs 6 lakh, Shaheen Shahid Rs 5 lakh and Dr Umar Un-Nabi Mohammad Rs 2 lakh. The entire amount was handed over to Umar. It is further alleged that Muzammil and Umar were involved in a fight at the university over the funds, witnessed by several students. Delhi blast: Faridabad module probe extends to Mhow, police trace past of Al-Falah University founder
CM to visit Hassan on December 6: Revenue Minister holds meeting with elected representatives
Incessant rains may bring Indias coffee output down by 30,000 tonnes: KPA
Over 2,000 coffee growers in KarnatakasKodagu, Hassan and Chikmagaluru may have an estimated loan outstanding of400 crore to 500 crore
Multi-state cyber fraud busted; Rs 2.27 Cr recovered
Jammu Tawi, Nov 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered over Rs 2.27 crore after busting a multi-state cyber fraud and identifying 13 accused, an official said on Saturday. The breakthrough was achieved following registration of a case by Khalid Hassan, a resident of Dalpatian Mohalla at the Nagrota police station here [] The post Multi-state cyber fraud busted; Rs 2.27 Cr recovered appeared first on Northlines .
People in Hassan pay respect to Saalumarada Thimmakka
Karnataka Cabinet approves 27.93 crore for super-speciality hospital in Hassan
Tharoor says neither Congress nor Lalu reached out during Bihar campaign, calls for review of defeat
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said he was not invited to campaign in the Bihar election, while noting that the Congress would examine the reasons for its defeat. Speaking to reporters in the wake of the Bihar poll outcome, Tharoor said the party has a responsibility to study in detail the causes behind the setback. Remember, we were not the senior partner in the alliance and the RJD also has to look carefully at its own performance, he said. According to him, in a mandate like Bihars, it is important to examine the totality of the partys performance. He noted that elections are about a number of factors. There is, of course, the popular mood. There are questions about the organisations strengths and weaknesses. There is a question of messaging. These are issues that will have to be looked at, he said. Tharoor said the results would be analysed thoroughly. I was not there and I was not invited to campaign in Bihar. So I cant say much from personal experience. Those who were there will certainly study the outcome, he added. Meanwhile, Tharoor drew sharp criticism from senior Congress leader MM Hassan for his recent article against Dynasty politics in the party. In another event, senior Congress leader M M Hassan criticised Tharoor and said that the MP entered politics with the support of the Nehru family and gained all his positions and fame because of them. I have also voted for Tharoor. He has not shed a drop of sweat for society or the country, Hassan said. He said that while Tharoor could criticise the Nehru family, but not as a member of the Congress Working Committee. Hassan accused Tharoor of using the same family politics arguments employed by the BJP to target Rahul Gandhi. Before doing that, he should respectfully step away from the Congress Working Committee, he said. In a recent article for international media organisation Project Syndicate, the Thiruvananthapuram MP pointed out that Tharoor said dynastic politics across the political spectrum poses a grave threat to Indian democracy and asserted that it is high time India traded dynasty for meritocracy.
HC directs Div Com to decide application in 3 months
Distress sale of migrant property Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 13: On the migrants alleged sale of distress, the High Court has directed the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir to decide the application with regard to alienation of migrant property within three months by giving opportunity to both the parties. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The appellant-Ghulam Hassan Wagay in possession of the migrant property situated in District Shopian submitted before the Division Bench of Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sanjay [] The post HC directs Div Com to decide application in 3 months appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Terror-linked ex-DAK president hired by Al-Falah University; J&K CM Omar seeks action
Under scrutiny following the busting of the White Coat Terror module, Al-Falah University in Haryana has come under fire for employing former Doctors Association of Kashmir (DAK) president Dr. Nisar-ul-Hassan, who was earlier dismissed from government service over alleged links with terrorist organisations.
Wild elephant that lost tusk in a fight with another tusker is in good health, says Hassan DCF
Five arrested in Assam for posting 'inflammatory content' online after Delhi blast
GUWAHATI: Five people have been arrested in Assam for spreading offensive and inflammatory content online in connection with the recent Delhi blast. The individuals arrested were identified as Mattiur Rahman of Darrang, Hassan Ali Mondal of Goalpara, Abdul Latif of Chirang, Wajhul Kamal of Kamrup and Nur Amin Ahmed of Bongaigaon. Disclosing the arrests through a post on X , Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Assam Police would continue to act swiftly and firmly against anyone misusing social media to spread hatred or glorify terror. A retired school headmaster from southern Assams Cachar district was detained by the police on Tuesday for making objectionable comments on social media. He was later released after questioning. The arrests of the five individuals came hours after the Chief Minister had directed Director General of Police (DGP) Harmeet Singh to closely monitor social media activities and take action against individuals supporting the Delhi blast. We noticed that some people either welcomed the incident or put up happy emojis on Facebook. We are doing their background checks. I have instructed the DGP to check who these people are and to arrest them if they are from Assam, Sarma had stated on Tuesday. If people celebrate an act of terror where lives have been lost, it means they support terrorism, directly or indirectly, he had said. Stating that the state government has to be harsh, the Chief Minister added that the police would arrest individuals, if required, so that terrorism cannot rear its head in Assam and some people do not get encouraged. Sarma also stated that the people of the country must unite to 'prevent the resurgence of terrorism.' He said the recovery of a huge quantity of explosives indicated that there was a larger design.
Al Falah University Doctor, Sacked Over Terror Links In 2023, Under Scanner After Delhi Blast
Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan was previously dismissed by the Jammu and Kashmir administration for alleged links with terrorist organisations.
New Hampshire Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, alongside Maine's Angus King, reportedly brokered a deal to reopen the US government after a 40-day shutdown. The agreement, backed by Democrats, would fund the government through January 30 and ensure SNAP funding until 2026. This bipartisan effort highlights the senators' pivotal role in resolving the deadlock.
US Senate reaches deal to end government shutdown: Donald Trump says, 'We never agreed to give...'
At least eight Senate Democrats have agreed to vote for the deal, which was brokered Sunday night between three former governors, namely Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, Angus King of Maine and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, along with Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the White House.
Radhakrishnan Calls Shravanabelagola As Symbol Of Spirituality, Peace, Renunciation
HASSAN (Karnataka), Nov 9: Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday paid homage to Jain monk Acharya Shri Shanti Sagar Maharaj at Shravanabelagola and said the sacred land stood the test of time as a symbol of spirituality, peace and renunciation. Speaking at the commemoration of the Acharya, the vice president said, As we all know that entire Karnataka is a good place. Karnataka always protected its tradition, heritage and culture. Everywhere you go, the culture is being protected by the [] The post Radhakrishnan Calls Shravanabelagola As Symbol Of Spirituality, Peace, Renunciation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Tanzania Political Bigwigs You Should Know After Election Mayhem
While Hassan is the main subject of anger in Tanzania, critics have asserted that others share the blame, claiming that Africa's only female head of state is largely a figurehead.
Tanzania President Hassan wins disputed election with more than 97% of vote, official results show
The election was marred by violence as demonstrators took to the streets of major cities to protest the vote and stop the counting of votes, says Tanzanian authorities
KPCC to constitute core leadership group for quick decision-making at election time
The committee will supersede other organisational panels, including the oversized Political Affairs Committee. Hassan says similar apex leadership groups will be constituted at at the district and Assembly constituency levels for effective electioneering
Two brothers found dead in a tank in Karnatakas Hassan taluk
Advocates of Karnatakas Hassan dist. stage protest, block movement of vehicles
Karnataka: Villagers who gave up land for Hassan airport seek construction of road
Karnataka: DC sends Hassan City Corporation Commissioner on compulsory leave
Rs 505 cr allocated under C&T in J&K: DyCM
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 27: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today informed that the Government has allocated Rs 50, 556.9 lakh funds under Cities and Towns (C&T) and Rs 3268. 29 lakh under Potholes scheme in J&K during 2025- 26 Financial year. The Dy. CM was replying to a question raised by Legislator Javid Hassan Baig in the Legislative Assembly today. While sharing the District wise details, the Dy. CM said that the Government will ensure quality work is carried [] The post Rs 505 cr allocated under C&T in J&K: DyCM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hassan woman dies as wall collapses during rains in Arakalgud taluk
The incident occurred when all the family members were sleeping. Her body has been shifted to Arakalgud for a post-mortem.
Hassan DC performs fire-walk ritual
Rains cause floods in parts of Arsikere and Channarayapatna in Karnatakas Hassan dist.
JD(S) leaders protest against Hassan district administration
They alleged that the district administration showed disrespect to Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy during his visit to the temple
In her letter, dated October 17, the SP said a large number of people had been visiting the temple for the deitys darshana. Even the queues meant for those who purchased tickets worth 1,000 and 300 had been several kilometres long
CITU to hold three-day conference in Karnatakas Hassan
Author Banu Mushtaq visits Hasanamba Temple in Karnatakas Hassan
Author Banu Mushtaq visits Hasanamba Temple in Karnatakas Hassan
Leopard spotted on the outskirts of Hassan city in Karnataka
Lokayukta Raids Homes of 12 Corrupt Officials Across Karnataka
Bengaluru, October 14 (Daily Kiran): The Karnataka Lokayukta conducted raids on the residences and offices of 12 government officials across the state on Monday. The action was taken following allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. According to an official release, the raids were carried out simultaneously in Bengaluru, Hassan, Kalaburagi, ... Read more Lokayukta Raids Homes of 12 Corrupt Officials Across Karnataka
Three leopard cubs reunited with mother in Karnatakas Hassan dist.
Three leopard cubs reunited with mother in Karnatakas Hassan dist.
Hasanamaba festival: Hassan DC suspends 4 more officials for dereliction of duty
Indian gaur, captured in Hassans Channarayapatna, dies in transit due to cardiac arrest
The wild animal, spotted in Channarayapatna town on October 11 morning, ran helter-skelter, injuring a woman and damaging a car and a few two-wheelers.
Paras-led Ranji Trophy squad announced
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 11: J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) has announced a strong 15-member Ranji Trophy squad led by Paras Dogra for 2025-26. A handout stated that Sub Committee JKCA has approved the 15-member team recommended by JKCAs Senior Mens Selection Committee headed by Chairman Sarabjeet Singh with Dhruv Mahajan and Arshad Bhat as other two members. The squad included Shubham Khajuria, Qamran Iqbal, Yawar Hassan, Vivrant Sharma, Paras Dogra (C), Abdul Samad, Musaif Aijaz, Kanhaiya Wadhawan (WK), Sahil [] The post Paras-led Ranji Trophy squad announced appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hassan DC suspends two officials for misusing their IDs
Hassan district administration has involved officials from different departments for making arrangements at Hasanamba Temple during the festival, that began on October 9
J&K | ACB Cracks Major Evacuee Property Land Scam In Srinagar
Srinagar Oct 11: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has launched a criminal investigation into a large-scale evacuee property land scam involving senior government officials and private beneficiaries. The case centers on the illegal exchange and manipulation of prime evacuee land located on Gupkar Road, one of Srinagars most valuable areas. While addressing press conference, Senior Superintendent Police, ACB Javid Hassan said that officials from the Revenue Department and the Custodian Evacuee Property Department colluded with private individuals to execute an unlawful [] The post J&K | ACB Cracks Major Evacuee Property Land Scam In Srinagar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hundreds of devotees visit Hasanamba temple
Hassan district administration had streamlined the entry of VIPs and pass holders this year. This time, the administration has arranged vehicles to pick-up and drop-off the VIPs from the Inspection Bungalow.
J&K Police Conduct Search Operation Linked To Banned Jamaat-e-Islami In Sopore
Srinagar, Oct 9: Continuing its intensified crackdown on the separatist-terror ecosystem, Jammu and Kashmir Police today carried out a search operation at the residence of an individual allegedly associated with the proscribed organisation Jamaat-e-Islami in the Sopore sub-district of north Kashmir. The operation was conducted at the residence of Ghulam Hassan Lone, a resident of Zaloora, Sopore, in connection with a case registered in 2025 under relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Police confirmed that the search [] The post J&K Police Conduct Search Operation Linked To Banned Jamaat-e-Islami In Sopore appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lakhs of devotees are expected to visit the temple during the festival, which concludes on October 23.
Hasanamba festival: Helitourism facility launched in Hassan, KSRTC to offer tour packages
The heli-ride costs 4,300 per person, and the duration of the ride will be around seven to eight minutes.
Activists in Karnatakas Hassan district condemn attack on CJI
The festival will conclude on October 23; administration has streamlined entry of VIPs and special pass holders to ensure smooth darshana of the deity for devotees
Handwara Raids: Police Tighten Grip on Hurriyat, JeI Network in J&K
Srinagar, Oct 8: In a fresh crackdown on unlawful activities, Handwara Police on Tuesday carried out targeted raids at the residences of individuals linked to the banned outfits Hurriyat and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in north Kashmirs Handwara area, officials said on Wednesday. According to police, the searches were conducted at the house of Ghulam Hassan Khan, [] The post Handwara Raids: Police Tighten Grip on Hurriyat, JeI Network in J&K appeared first on Northlines .
Police Raid Residences Of Hurriyat, JeI Members In J&Ks Handwara
SRINAGAR, Oct 8: Police on Wednesday said that in a continued effort to curb unlawful activities and ensure peace and security in the region, Handwara Police conducted targeted searches on October 07, 2025, at the residences of individuals associated with Hurriyat and Jamat-e-Islami (JeI) within the Handwara jurisdiction. In a handout, the police said that the raids were carried out at the residence of Gh. Hassan Khan, son of Habibullah Khan, resident of Maidan Chogol, associated with proscribed Hurriyat and [] The post Police Raid Residences Of Hurriyat, JeI Members In J&Ks Handwara appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rajya Sabha Chairman Radhakrishnan holds first meeting with floor leaders
NEW DELHI: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, who is also the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, in his first meeting with the floor leaders of various political parties on Tuesday, emphasised that D4 Dialogues, Deliberation, Debate and Discussion are the basic tenets of parliamentary democracy. In discussing ways to ensure the effective functioning of the Upper House, the Vice President dwelt upon various parliamentary principles that support the smooth running of the House during a session, with the support of all parties for the successful transaction of business. He also urged the Rajya Sabha floor leaders of all parties to make full use of available instruments such as Zero Hour, Special Mentions, and Question Hour to raise issues of public concern and importance. Above all, we are for the people and their concerns to discuss and decide, the Vice President was reported to have remarked during his meeting with the leaders. The Vice President further stated that the Constitution of India, along with the Rules Book of the Rajya Sabha, defines the Laxman-Rekha for parliamentary discourse. In a very cordial meeting, he emphasised that every minute of the House during a session must be utilised to strengthen democracy. Every day, every hour, every minute, every second of the time in the House should be used to strengthen democracy, he reportedly remarked, during his broader discussion with the members. Receiving insights and suggestions from the members, he said that everything discussed at the meeting would contribute to strengthening parliamentary democracy. He thanked all the leaders for their insights and participation, describing the interaction as a great success. Sources said the objective of the meeting was to discuss ways to facilitate the smooth functioning of the House in the upcoming session, promote structured discussions, and minimise disruptions. The floor leaders of various parties exchanged their views on optimising the time and quality of discussions and debates in the Rajya Sabha. Radhakrishnan was elected as the 15th Vice President of India on 9th September this year, securing 452 votes and defeating the Opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy, who received just 300 votes. Before being elected as Vice President, Radhakrishnan served as the Governor of Maharashtra. He is now serving as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned from the post abruptly due to health reasons during the Monsoon session of Parliament. Prominent leaders of floor who attended the first meeting of VP and Chairman of RS include Upendra Kushwaha, JP Nadda, and Sanjay Singh, Jairam Ramesh, and Pramod Tiwari, actor-turned-politician Kamal Hassan, John Brittas, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Kiren Rijiju, Dr L Murugan, and others.
Inter-state drug peddler arrested, heroin recovered
Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Oct 2: Police arrested an inter-state drug peddler from Jakheni area and recovered 6.61 grams of heroin from his posession. Reports said that a Police party of Police Station Udhampur, led by SHO Purab Singh, apprehended the accused, identified as Shamim Hassan, son of Mohd Ali of Gangltak, Diskit, Tehsil & District Leh for checking purposes. During search, 6.61 grams of heroin was recovered from his possession following which he was arrested on the spot. In this [] The post Inter-state drug peddler arrested, heroin recovered appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Couple from Hassan who suffered injuries dies in Bengaluru hospital
