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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
NWKRTC staff held for attacking KKRTC bus driver
Hubballi: Two NWKRTC employees were arrested for attacking and threatening the life of a KKRTC bus driver. The accused obstructed the govt duty of a KKRTC bus near the Hubballi-Gadag ring road. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident occurred on Aug 5. Both individuals stopped the bus and broke the front glass with a stone, resulting in damage estimated at Rs 12,000. Police seized a bike and arrested NWKRTC conductors, Manjunath, 50, and Mahadevappa, 42. Deputy commissioner of police (law and order) Mahaning Nandagavi informed TOI that a case was registered against those who attacked the bus on the day of the transport employees' strike, and two were taken into custody. A case was registered at Keshwapur police station.
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Abandoned toolbox at K.R. Puram Metro Station in Bengaluru creates panic
An abandoned toolbox belonging to a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) employee that he left behind by mistake, at the K.R. Puram Metro Station in Bengaluru triggered panic for sometime on Wednesday. A few commuters noticed the bag and alerted the metro security who rushed to the spot and checked it using a metal detector, which triggered a red flag. Soon, the police were alerted, who, along with the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad and a fire tender and cordoned off the area. They checked the bag and confirmed it to be a hoax. Meanwhile, the HAL employee, identified as Manjunath Jadhav, a technician at the Aircraft Wing of HAL, returned to the spot and told the police that the box belonged to him and had left it by mistake. Inquiries revealed that Manjunath had gone to Haryana for training and returned to the city on Wednesday. He had carried around four to five bags and travelled in the metro to reach home. He mistakenly left behind the toolbox. But he later realised it and returned to collect the same. After verifying his claim, the police let him go after a warning to be careful. However, tension prevailed at the metro station for over half an hour. The police responded with alacrity as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Bengaluru to flag off the Yellow Line of Namma Metro on August 10 and the incident comes ahead of Independence Day.
India Today
30-07-2025
- India Today
Dharmasthala whistleblower's lawyer claims red blouse, ATM cards found, SIT denies
Advocate N Manjunath, who represents the whistleblower in the Dharmasthala mass burial case, has issued two detailed press releases claiming the recovery of key items — including a torn red blouse, a PAN card, and two ATM cards — from one of the excavation sites, even as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) continues the exhumation process in the temple town. advertisementHowever, SIT sources have denied any such recovery so a statement released on Wednesday, Manjunath said they had taken note of sources confirming the recovery of a torn red blouse, a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card, and an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card from a depth of approximately 2.5 feet at Site No. 1. 'Immediately after this development, the SIT's subsequent actions deserve commendation,' the statement read. He further praised the SIT's decision to excavate the site down to a depth of 10 feet, calling it a sign of 'professional commitment' and evidence of their resolve to ensure no piece of evidence, however small, is release also noted that the recovered items — one PAN card and two ATM cards, with one bearing a male name and another bearing the female name Lakshmi — presented potential leads. 'The seriousness and rigour demonstrated by the SIT have given us renewed hope. We continue to place our full faith in their work as they proceed to the remaining sites,' he a second release, Manjunath, who also represents Sujatha Bhat, mother of medical student Ananya Bhat who went missing in Dharmasthala in 2003, shared specific details allegedly given by the complainant-witness regarding the number of bodies buried at various locations identified for excavation. According to him, the information suggests: Site No. 1 has 2 bodies, Site No. 2 has 2, Site No. 3 has 2, Sites No. 4 and 5 together have 6, Sites No. 6, 7 and 8 have 8 bodies in total, Site No. 9 has between 6 to 7, Site No. 10 has 3, Site No. 11 has 9, and Site No. 12 has between 4 to 5. Site No. 13 is said to contain the highest number of further claimed that, according to the complainant-witness, the site with the most bodies is not among the currently marked 13 locations. It is believed to be situated further away and will be taken up once the present round of exhumations is complete.'For Sujatha Bhat, this process is not merely an investigation; it is a profound journey towards truth and closure for her beloved daughter and for countless other missing persons,' the release stated.'I will watch out for each and every exhumation. My heart aches for answers, and I have full faith that the SIT's painstaking work will unearth the truth, no matter how long it takes or how deep they must dig,' Sujatha Bhat police sources confirmed that the three sites identified in the alleged mass burial case in Dharmasthala, Karnataka, have yielded no evidence of human remains. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case has now begun digging at a fourth location.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
The Hindu
29-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
IT/ITeS union cheers Karnataka government's move to scrap proposal on increasing work hours
With reports of the Karnataka government deciding to scrap the proposal to increase working hours, the Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union (KITU) called it an accomplishment of the months-long campaigns IT and ITeS employees have been organising across the State. 'Over the past one-and-a-half months, the KITU has organised widespread protests and continuous campaigns against the proposed Bill — in IT parks, on the streets, and in front of IT companies — drawing massive participation from employees. This relentless struggle compelled the Karnataka government to retreat from its attempt to extend working hours in the sector. In a meeting with the KITU office-bearers, Additional Labour Commissioner G. Manjunath communicated the decision to scrap the proposed amendment,' said a communique from Suhas Adiga, general secretary, KITU. The union members visited the Additional Labour Commissioner's office on Tuesday to register their concerns about a recent layoff announcement by TCS. According to them, Mr. Manjunath communicated the decision during the visit. Reports had earlier emerged that the State government has decided to reject the Centre's proposal to amend the Karnataka Shops and Establishments Act of 1961 and increase working hours to nine to 10 hours a day. When contacted by The Hindu, Mr. Manjunath noted that he was unaware whether the department Secretary had sent the email to the Government of India. 'If the State government has made the decision and the communication is going from the Secretary, the matter will end there. The Central government cannot insist on the State when it comes to matters related to labour,' he said.
News18
29-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Opposition Behaving Irresponsibly': Pahalgam Victim's Kin Over Chidambaram's 'Homegrown' Remark
Manjunath was among the 26 people shot dead by terrorists at Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam, after being identified by their religion The brother-in-law of Karnataka-based businessman Manjunath, who was killed in front of his family in the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, has condemned senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram's remark suggesting that the attackers may have been 'homegrown terrorists". Manjunath was among the 26 people shot dead by terrorists at Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, after being identified by their religion. Most of the victims were tourists, gunned down in front of their families. Speaking to CNN-News18 on Tuesday, Dr Ravi Kiran, Manjunath's brother-in-law, slammed the opposition, calling their response 'irresponsible". 'I don't think Chidambaram should ask such questions. These kinds of statements end up supporting Pakistan," he said. 'What proof does the Congress have that the terrorists were homegrown? The opposition should be asking Pakistan for answers, not our government," Kiran added. Chidambaram, in a recent interview, had sparked controversy by questioning the origin of the attackers. He had said, 'For all we know they could be homegrown terrorists. Why do you assume that they came from Pakistan? There is no evidence of that. They are also hiding the losses." The brother-in-law also expressed his gratitude to the security forces for the success of Operation Mahadev, in which the mastermind behind the April 22 attack was eliminated. 'I'm very happy today. I congratulate the armed forces for Operation Mahadev," he said. In a major breakthrough, the Army's elite para commandos killed Sulieman alias Asif, the key planner of the Pahalgam attack, in an encounter on Monday near Dachigam National Park in the Harwan area. Two other terrorists, Jibran and Hamza Afghani, were also killed in the operation. The action, codenamed 'Operation Mahadev', was launched after a technical intercept traced a satellite phone linked to the Pahalgam attackers. Jibran was also allegedly involved in the Sonamarg tunnel attack last year. view comments First Published: 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.
