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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Spa therapist abuses delivery boy for speaking in Kannada, lands behind bars
Bengaluru: A 37-year-old massage therapist from Tripura was arrested for abusing Kannadigas and the Karnataka state when a delivery boy contacted him to deliver a parcel Thursday morning. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The arrested individual has been identified as Mithun Sarkar, a resident of Begur Main Road in Hongasandra. Sarkar works for a salon and spa and has been providing home service for the last nine years. According to Ranjith, 29, a resident of Begur and a delivery boy for a logistics firm, on Thursday, he collected parcels from the logistics office and called a few customers whose addresses were not properly mentioned on the parcels. One of the customers Ranjith called was Sarkar. Speaking to TOI, Ranjith said, "When Sarkar received my call around 9.30am, I introduced myself to him and asked him to share the exact location of his house where the parcel was to be delivered. He replied to me in Hindi and started scolding me for speaking in Kannada. I spoke to him in Hindi and politely asked him to stop abusing me. But he continued to make abusive remarks about Kannadigas and Karnataka. He said, 'If 70 per cent of Hindi people leave Karnataka, you will not have Rs 10 to buy tomatoes'. He further asked me to record his call and take his tower location." Following this, Ranjith shared the conversation with Kannada activists and later, lodged a complaint with the police. A senior officer said an FIR has been registered under BNS sections 196 (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., Tired of too many ads? go ad free now and doing acts prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony) and 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace). Sarkar was arrested. During interrogation, it was found that Sarkar could speak Kannada fluently. He claimed he was angry with his employer as he was not paid his salary, and when he received a call from the complainant, he expressed his anger on him. He further claimed that he was drunk in the morning itself. Sarkar had ordered a t-shirt from an e-commerce platform.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sonu Nigam Unwell, Avoids Posing For Paparazzi At Mumbai Airport
Sonu Nigam, spotted at Mumbai airport, skipped posing for paparazzi citing health issues. He looked dapper but said, 'Aaj meri tabiyat bohot kharab hai.' Sonu Nigam, one of the most loved singers in the music industry, was snapped at Mumbai airport. When the paparazzi noticed him, they asked him to wait and pose for the camera, but Sonu revealed that he was not keeping well and swiftly walked inside the airport. On the morning of July 21, Sonu Nigam was clicked at the Mumbai airport. The ace singer looked dashing in a brown T-shirt paired with grey pants and smart black shoes. He was seen carrying a jacket in his hands. As Sonu reached the airport, he interacted with the paparazzi stationed there for a while before making his way inside. When the paparazzi asked Sonu to pose for the camera, he responded saying, 'Aaj meri tabiyat bohot kharab hai," and the paparazzi obliged his request and did not bother him further. Sonu often makes headlines for his clear take on several issues. Recently, he made news after lashing out at the media when a publication falsely quoted him regarding the language row. Slamming the media house, the singer wrote, 'Are you out of your mind? How many times have I declared I am not on Twitter? Spreading misinformation in my name is only going to poison the minds of people who have loved me so much all these years. Not everyone will have the sense to fact-check your news. I'm truly done with this country's desperate and brutal media. Shame." Earlier, Sonu had also lashed out at a person from Bengaluru who asked him to sing Kannada songs during his stage performance in the Silicon Valley of India. Following the incident, the singer issued a clarification in light of the allegations against him for making provocative statements and hurting the sentiments of Kannadigas. This came after an FIR was filed against the singer at the Avalahalli Police Station in Bengaluru. The complaint alleged that the singer had made an objectionable statement. Sonu, on his part, took to his Instagram and issued a clarification, stating that there were only 3–4 fringe elements in the crowd, while the rest of the audience was very respectful. He added that such people need to be dealt with strongly. First Published: July 21, 2025, 17:03 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP calls Surjewala ‘Super CM' after grants sanctioned to MLAs
Bengaluru: Taking a jibe at the decision of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to sanction Rs 50 crore each for local area development to all MLAs, especially those from the ruling party, following their one-on-one meeting with Congress National General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, the state BJP has dubbed the Karnataka Incharge as the 'Super CM' of the state. Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Assembly, R. Ashoka stated on Saturday, 'For the past 26 months, Congress MLAs were unable to even walk with their heads held high in their own constituencies, as they hadn't received a single paisa in grants from their own government. But thanks to the impact of six days of meetings held by Super CM Surjewala, they have now managed to get Rs 50 crore each sanctioned from CM Siddaramaiah.' Targeting Dy CM D.K. Shivakumar, he stated, 'Dear Shivakumar, what do you mean when you say Opposition MLAs must wait patiently for constituency funds? Let us remind you, Mr. D.K. Shivakumar — the state treasury is not your Congress party fund. It is the hard-earned tax money of 6.5 crore Kannadigas. Stop this stepmotherly attitude and release funds equally for all constituencies.' Meanwhile, State President B. Y. Vijayendra responding to a question about disparity in fund allocation to MLAs, sarcastically said, 'The Chief Minister has been kind, apparently.' He pointed out that Siddaramaiah has written a letter regarding release of Rs 50 crore to all MLAs in Karnataka. 'Has the amount been released? When will it be released? When will it reach the MLAs? When will development work actually happen? These remain unanswered,' he remarked. Responding to criticism, Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil stated, 'The grants will be released to all MLAs. We will not follow disparity of the BJP government which did not release grants to our MLAs. CM Siddaramaiah has stated that the funds will be granted on the basis of need to all MLAs.' Of the Rs 50 crore Rs 37 crore will be earmarked for roads, bridges and other works. The remaining Rs 12.5 crore has been left to the discretion of MLAs for projects of their choice. The CM has also announced district-wise meetings with MLAs on July 30-31.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
‘Mane Manege Police': Bengaluru cops to go door-to-door to connect with citizens
In an effort to build stronger ties with communities and make policing more approachable, the Karnataka police have launched a unique door-to-door initiative titled 'Mane Manege Police' (Police to Every Home), Times of India reported. Officers will visit homes across neighbourhoods, not to question or investigate, but to listen, assist, and connect. (Representational Image) As part of this outreach, officers will visit homes across neighbourhoods, not to question or investigate, but to listen, assist, and connect. According to a report in The Times of India, the programme was formally launched on Friday by Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara in MC Layout, West Bengaluru. While it begins in the state capital, the initiative is set to be rolled out across Karnataka in the coming weeks. 'The police should not be feared. They should be seen as part of the community, as brothers and sisters,' said Parameshwara during the launch event, the report added. He emphasised that building mutual trust is essential for safer, more cooperative neighbourhoods. (Also Read: 'If 70% Hindi people leave, you...': Bengaluru massage therapist abuses Kannadigas, arrested) What will the police do? According to the report, under this initiative, beat constables will go door-to-door within their jurisdictions, interacting with residents, noting down grievances, and offering solutions where possible. Each household's basic details, such as names, ages, professions, languages spoken, and duration of stay in Bengaluru, will be logged into a register maintained by the local police. Homes that have been visited will receive a door sticker to mark the interaction. Officers will also raise awareness about cybercrime, drug abuse, and crimes against women and children, according to The Times of India. What can residents share? The initiative encourages residents to open up about their concerns, be it harassment from anti-social elements, suspected drug peddling, or bullying of children. Citizens can also alert police about new faces in the locality or neighbours who appear isolated or unapproachable. Home Minister Parameshwara noted that this initiative will also help parents stay informed about their children's peer groups, especially in cases where they may be unknowingly involved in harmful activities. The launch was accompanied by a live demonstration, with the minister and senior officials visiting homes in MC Layout, personally engaging with residents and entering their details in the police logbook. (Also read: Bengaluru's infamous Ejipura flyover gets yet another deadline, now pushed to 2026)
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- New Indian Express
Bengal man held for derogatory remarks against Kannadigas
BENGALURU: The Bommanahalli police on Thursday arrested a man from West Bengal for allegedly using derogatory remarks against Karnataka and Kannadigas. The accused, Mithun Sarkar, a massage therapist, is a resident of Begur Road. According to the police, on Thursday, one delivery executive, Ranjith Mathew, was on his way to deliver an order to Sarkar. When they were conversing on the call, the executive called an argument broke out, as Sarkar insisted that Mathew speak in Hindi. He allegedly said, 'We Hindi-speaking people make up 70% of the population in Karnataka. You people have gone overboard. If we leave, Kannadigas won't even survive,' said the complaint. Based on Mathew's complaint, a case was registered against Sarkar for intentional insult with intent to provoke the breach of peace. Following the incident, members of the pro-Kannada organisation Karnataka Rakshana Vedike also filed a petition demanding action against the accused. The police said that, based on the information provided by the delivery executive, Sarkar was traced and arrested.
