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Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Police notice to Sonu Nigam over alleged comments on Kannada songs
Bengaluru: Avalahalli police in Bengaluru Rural district on Monday issued a notice to Mumbai-based playback singer Sonu Nigam , asking him to appear before the investigating officer next week. Last Saturday, a First Information Report (FIR) was registered against Nigam on charges of hurting the sentiments of Kannadigas by comparing the request for Kannada songs to the Pahalgam massacre . The incident took place during an event at a private college at Hirandahalli in Bidarahalli. A set of audience members demanded Nigam sing Kannada songs, to which the singer reportedly reacted: "Similar attitude resulted in the Pahalgam incident." You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Police booked Nigam under BNS section 352 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), 351 (2) (Whoever commits the offence of criminal intimidation shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with a fine, or with both), and 353 (Statements conducing to public mischief). CK Baba, superintendent of police, Bengaluru Rural, said they directed Sonu Nigam to appear before police next week. "The legal notice will reach him in a couple of days, and he's given ample time to appear before us," he said. Meanwhile, another officer said they summoned the organisers of the event to Avalahalli police station. "They are expected anytime. We will take details of the event and the incident from them. Also, we have sent the copy of the video showing Nigam making the alleged comments to the forensic science laboratory for authentication," he said.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Lingayat, Vokkaliga functionaries push to scrap state caste census, back Centre's count
Bengaluru: With the Centre announcing a national caste census , Karnataka's politically influential Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities are mounting pressure on the Siddaramaiah govt to scrap the contentious state caste census . They are also preparing cadres to ensure better enumeration in the central exercise. The communities have expressed dissatisfaction with the socio-economic and educational survey — commonly called the caste census — commissioned by the Siddaramaiah govt in 2015. They allege that their populations have been significantly undercounted, which could directly affect their share of reservation. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Six Lingayat ministers — Eshwar Khandre, Lakshmi Hebbalkar, SS Mallikarjun, Sharan Prakash Patil, Shivanand Patil, and Sharanabasappa Darshanpur — met last week to prepare for Friday's (May 9) cabinet meeting, where they plan to raise concerns about the census findings . The caste census report remains with the state govt. A special cabinet meeting called on April 17 ended without a decision. A second meeting was postponed twice, with the latest now set for Friday. With the Centre's census now in play, officials say the upcoming session would be a regular cabinet meeting, although the caste census will be on the agenda. "The caste census report would also be discussed along with the other issues on the agenda," said HK Patil, law and parliamentary affairs minister. "While there is no dispute about the socio-economic-educational aspect of the report, some communities have expressed concerns about the size of their population. These aspects would be discussed with the intention of ensuring justice for all communities." Tensions have escalated after senior Lingayat representative and Shamanur Shivashankarappa, also Davanagere South MLA, criticised his own party's govt. "Lingayats are hoping to get justice from the central census as the state census had projected their population around 65 lakh when in reality it's more than 2 crore," he said. However, Siddaramaiah has held firm, stating he will use the state caste census findings to frame the next state budget. Forest minister Khandre said: "We have taken note of all these developments that took place after the Centre announced the national caste census. We Lingayat ministers met last week and discussed the issue. We are committed to safeguarding the interest of our community. We will air our views in the cabinet meeting." Lingayat functionaries also plan to urge their community to list themselves as 'Veerashaiva-Lingayat' in the central census, though a section prefers dropping the 'Veerashaiva' prefix. Vokkaliga representatives are following suit. The Vokkaligara Sangha has engaged experts to guide its community through the central census process. "We want the state caste census scrapped... We will plan an awareness programme on the central census," said B Kenchappa Gowda, president, Vokkaligara Sangha.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
Man caught taking obscene photos near Town Hall in Bengaluru, fined
Bengaluru: A 29-year-old man was allegedly caught taking inappropriate photographs of a young woman near Town Hall on Saturday afternoon. Rajaneesh, a resident of Vijayanagar and originally from Mandya, was apprehended by the public before being handed over to police. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru According to police, Rajaneesh was found photographing the woman standing near the subway in front of BBMP Hospital opposite Town Hall. When the woman and bystanders noticed his behaviour, they confronted him. Police described the nature of the photographs as "obscene". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo Hoysala police officers responded to the incident and took Rajaneesh into custody. As neither the woman nor any witnesses filed a formal complaint, authorities registered a case under the Karnataka Police Act. Rajaneesh was released after paying a fine. During questioning, officers examined his mobile phone and discovered hundreds of photographs of women, many downloaded from the internet, including social media accounts. The images predominantly featured women in revealing attires. Police ensured all photographs were deleted before his release and cautioned him against such actions in the future. Rajaneesh is reportedly pursuing chartered accountancy and other competitive examinations in the city.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Elderly woman in Bengaluru jumps to death
Bengaluru: A 70-year-old woman reportedly jumped from the third storey of a residential building in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, HSR Layout, early Sunday morning. The deceased, identified as Vijayalakshmi, was residing with her daughter-in-law and grandchildren, following the loss of one of her sons during Covid-19 pandemic. According to preliminary investigations, the incident occurred around 4am and was discovered when an autorickshaw driver noticed her body on the road. HSR Layout police were alerted around 4.30am and they reached the spot immediately. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru A senior officer said Vijayalakshmi was a homemaker, who had lost her husband several years ago. The couple had four children — two sons and two daughters. One son had died years prior, while another succumbed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since these losses, Vijayalakshmi had reportedly been distressed and experiencing age-related health issues. "No death note was found in her residence. She jumped from the building owned by her relatives, opposite to her home," the officer said. Authorities have registered a case of unnatural death, based on a complaint filed by her daughter, and investigation is on. Those experiencing suicidal thoughts or in need of emotional support call suicide prevention helplines: Tele-Manas: 14416 or 1800-891-4416, SAHAI: 080-25497777.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
Teenage delivery agent murdered in Bengaluru, ex-lover's cousin among five held
Bengaluru: A 19-year-old delivery agent was allegedly abducted and brutally murdered by a group of five men following his failed relationship with a student, police said Sunday. Preetham R, from Prashanth Nagar in Devanahalli town, was employed by an online grocery firm on Sulibele Road. Authorities have apprehended five suspects in connection with the murder: Srikanth, Shiva Kumar, Charan, Sanjay, and Kaushik. The suspects are aged 22-25 years and reside at Gantiganahalli and neighbouring areas. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru According to the investigators, Preetham had previously been in a relationship with a 21-year-old woman pursuing a bachelor's degree in Ayurveda. The relationship had deteriorated over time, resulting in the young woman distancing herself from Preetham. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Fast, Reliable and Cheap Managed Cloud Web Hosting Service Degree Online | Search Ads Learn More Undo "Preetham was apparently unable to accept the termination of the relationship and made repeated attempts to reconnect with the young woman," a senior police officer said. "These persistent efforts were perceived as harassment by the woman, who informed her family members about the situation." Among those alerted was Srikanth, the woman's cousin, who alongside his friends reportedly confronted Preetham about his behaviour. Despite warnings, Preetham allegedly continued his pursuit. Police indicated that Srikanth and his accomplices forcibly removed Preetham from the vicinity of his workplace around 10.30pm May 2 and stuffed him into a vehicle. What followed was a horrific two-hour ordeal during which the victim was driven to multiple locations while being subjected to assault. "The suspects admitted to repeatedly striking the victim with their fists and feet while inside the moving vehicle. They also stopped at an isolated location to continue the assault. The violence was particularly concentrated on the victim's facial area, resulting in severe disfigurement," an investigating officer said. When Preetham eventually lost consciousness, the assailants, reportedly realising the gravity of their actions, abandoned his body near the govt primary school at Neeragantipalya village, Devanahalli. Preetham's father, Ramachandra H, visited his son's office around 6am Saturday as his son, whose shift would end at 3am, had not returned home. He learned about the abduction from his son's colleagues. During the search for his son, Ramachandra received information about an unidentified body discovered near Neeragantipalya. "The family had difficulty in identifying Preetham due to the extensive facial injuries," a police official said. Preetham's body was found by around 7.15am, after which Ramachandra filed a formal complaint. Ramachandra's complaint also alleged that this was not the first violent encounter between his son and the suspects, claiming that Srikanth and his associates had physically assaulted Preetham around five days before the fatal incident. All five suspects were taken into custody Sunday evening. Police said they were labourers engaged in various occupations. "They are currently being held for further questioning as the investigation continues. We are working to establish a complete timeline of events and determine the precise circumstances that led to this tragic outcome," a senior officer said.
