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India.com
26-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
‘Remove His Boots, Thrash Me…': Claims Shivakumar's Officer After Clash With Siddaramaiahs Aide In Delhi
Amid the controversy involving a clash between special officers attached to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi, a copy of the complaint submitted by the Deputy Chief Minister's officer alleging that the Chief Minister's aide tried to assault him with boots has gone viral on social media. The complaint, dated July 22, was filed by H. Anjaneya, Special Officer to the Dy CM and Deputy Coordinator with the Resident Commissioner of Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi. In it, Anjaneya accuses C. Mohan Kumar, Assistant Resident Commissioner (Grade-2), of threatening him in front of staff members, claiming he would take off his boots and assault him. Mohan Kumar is also serving as the special officer to Siddaramaiah. In his complaint, Anjaneya stated: "Mohan Kumar has been obstructing me from performing my duties ever since I joined service. He told me that he would remove his boots and thrash me in his chamber. He even attempted to attack me outside his chamber in the presence of staff member Pramila and others. I am a Group B officer and currently serving as the Special Officer to the Dy CM. If anything happens to me - if I meet with an accident or face any harm - Mohan Kumar should be held responsible." He further alleged, "If his service records are examined, it will reveal that he had previously assaulted one M.M. Joshi. With the arrogance of being the Special Officer to the CM, he wants the administration to function according to his whims. Though I am a senior in service, during his tenure, he prevented me from working even as an in-charge accountant." Anjaneya has requested a departmental inquiry against Mohan Kumar, citing issues related to obstruction of duty, denial of promotions, the use of abusive language, and attempted assault. The incident involving special officers attached to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar clashing at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi has sparked a fresh debate over the leadership tussle within the Congress. The Karnataka BJP has stated that the ongoing slugfest between the CM and Dy CM has crossed all limits Commenting on the development, Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka said on Saturday that Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi have completely lost control over Karnataka. 'The public slugfest between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar has crossed every limit, from backroom politics to open threats in Karnataka Bhavan, Delhi,' he said. Ashoka further added, "If this is the state of governance, how can anyone trust the Congress-led government in Karnataka to run the state? This power struggle isn't just embarrassing, it's dangerous." "The Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar camps are tearing into each other, settling scores round after round, while the so-called high command sits helpless in Delhi, leaving Karnataka leaderless and adrift," Ashoka remarked. "Karnataka deserves better than this circus and anarchy," he concluded.
Hans India
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
‘Siddaramaiah's aide tried to assault me,' claims Shivakumar's officer
Amid the controversy involving a clash between special officers attached to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi, a copy of the complaint submitted by the Deputy Chief Minister's officer alleging that the Chief Minister aide tried to assault him with boots has gone viral on social media. The complaint, dated July 22, was filed by H. Anjaneya, Special Officer to the Dy CM and Deputy Coordinator with the Resident Commissioner of Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi. In it, Anjaneya accuses C. Mohan Kumar, Assistant Resident Commissioner (Grade-2), of threatening him in front of staff members, claiming he would take off his boots and assault him. Mohan Kumar is also serving as the special officer to Siddaramaiah. In his complaint, Anjaneya stated: "Mohan Kumar has been obstructing me from performing my duties ever since I joined service. He told me that he would remove his boots and thrash me in his chamber. He even attempted to attack me outside his chamber in the presence of staff member Pramila and others. I am a Group B officer and currently serving as the Special Officer to the Dy CM. If anything happens to me - if I meet with an accident or face any harm - Mohan Kumar should be held responsible." He further alleged, "If his service records are examined, it will reveal that he had previously assaulted one M.M. Joshi. With the arrogance of being the Special Officer to the CM, he wants the administration to function according to his whims. Though I am a senior in service, during his tenure, he prevented me from working even as an in-charge accountant." Anjaneya has requested a departmental inquiry against Mohan Kumar, citing issues related to obstruction of duty, denial of promotions, the use of abusive language, and attempted assault. The incident involving special officers attached to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar clashing at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi has sparked a fresh debate over the leadership tussle within the Congress. The Karnataka BJP has stated that the ongoing slugfest between the CM and Dy CM has crossed all limits. Commenting on the development, Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka said on Saturday that Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi have completely lost control over Karnataka. 'The public slugfest between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar has crossed every limit, from backroom politics to open threats in Karnataka Bhavan, Delhi,' he said. Ashoka further added, "If this is the state of governance, how can anyone trust the Congress-led government in Karnataka to run the state? This power struggle isn't just embarrassing, it's dangerous." "The Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar camps are tearing into each other, settling scores round after round, while the so-called high command sits helpless in Delhi, leaving Karnataka leaderless and adrift," Ashoka remarked. "Karnataka deserves better than this circus and anarchy," he concluded.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Aides of Karnataka chief minister, deputy chief minister clash in Delhi
Bengaluru/New Delhi: A turf war between Karnataka's top political bosses spilled over into a dramatic public spat in Delhi on Friday, as aides of chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar clashed inside Karnataka Bhavan, prompting formal complaints and calls for an inquiry. According to multiple sources, the incident involved C Mohan Kumar, special duty officer (SDO) to the CM, and H Anjaneya, SDO to the DCM. The confrontation reportedly heated up when Mohan Kumar shouted at Anjaneya: "I will remove my boot and hit you." This was allegedly said in front of other govt staff. Anjaneya, in response, filed a formal complaint with the additional resident commissioner (ARC) and Karnataka chief secretary Shalini Rajneesh, seeking action against Mohan Kumar for issuing threats. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru In his letter, Anjaneya claimed that if he were to meet any "accident", then Mohan Kumar would be responsible. The officer went on to claim that Kumar has a history of violence with another person also being hit by him. "I seek a departmental inquiry against Kumar," he said in his letter. What started as a verbal dispute between the two aides escalated after women employees at Karnataka Bhavan allegedly accused the DCM's aide of using unparliamentary language and abusive terms in their presence earlier that day. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dolly Parton, 79, Takes off Her Makeup and Leaves Us Without Words The Noodle Box Undo CMO officials claim the situation worsened when Mohan Kumar confronted Anjaneya over his remarks about the women staff. This confrontation soon degenerated into a full-blown verbal brawl between the two SDOs. Later in the evening, the aggrieved women staff reportedly met Siddaramaiah and expressed concern over the behaviour of the DCM's officer. Following the meeting, the chief minister directed the ARC to examine the complaint and initiate an inquiry, if necessary. Quote A few officers have lodged a complaint with me. I have asked for an investigation into the matter -Siddaramaiah, chief minister
Geek Wire
18-07-2025
- Business
- Geek Wire
Startup radar: Seattle founders tackle big problems, from childcare to cybersecurity
GeekWire's startup coverage documents the Pacific Northwest entrepreneurial scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter , and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and venture capital directory . From top left, clockwise: Aira Security CEO Mohan Kumar; Concier AI CEO Sunny Pei; Rosie CEO Mitra Raman; Stronghold CEO Pete Schwab; and Empathium CEO Andrea Goubeaux. Our latest startup radar spotlight features a fascinating mix of first-time and repeat founders building off their experience at companies such as Amazon and Box as they pursue ideas in childcare, video metadata, social work, cybersecurity, and local business support. We're pleased to welcome Jenn Wrenn Henry, managing partner at Seattle-based startup investing group VentureUs, who joined us for this startup radar to give her quick 'VC View' insights for each early stage company. Read on to learn more about the companies. Check out past startup radar spotlights here and email me at taylor@ to flag other companies and startup news. Aira Security Founded: 2024 The business: Aira analyzes AI agent behavior in real-time, flags risky actions, and applies custom security policies without slowing down performance. The idea is to prevent AI tools from making decisions without proper security in place. Aira joined the Nvidia Inception Program earlier this year. Leadership: CEO Mohan Kumar has more than a decade of security engineering experience from roles at Box, Bell, CN, Morgan Stanley, and other companies. Co-founder Naveen Mahavishnu is a generative AI security engineer at Amazon Web Services and also worked at Box. VC View from Jenn Wrenn Henry: 'An AI-native security startup like Aira Security is exactly what the sector needs: disruption — or for incumbents, an opportunity to acquire fresh capability. Founders Mohan and Naveen bring deep expertise in this fast-evolving landscape, and could be well-timed for success.' Concier AI Founded: 2024 The business: AI-powered virtual assistant designed for local service businesses like nightclubs, beauty spas, dental clinics, and event venues. The idea is to replace traditional contact forms and manual responses with a conversational interface powered by AI. Early customers are seeing an increase in lead conversions and reduction in response times. Leadership: CEO Sunny Pei is a former product leader at Microsoft and T-Mobile, where she oversaw groups working on Microsoft Teams and customer support programs. Co-founder Yupeng Xie worked in senior engineering roles at Airbnb and Amazon. VC View: 'SMBs are primed to invest in AI that saves time and money — if you can get it in front of them. product-market fit seems strong, but the real question is whether founders can architect a go-to-market engine that unlocks SMB scale profitably.' Empathium Founded: 2025 The business: Software platform to help social workers with academic and professional training. Empathium combines theory and practice with AI-powered simulation. The company is initially targeting social work students and university programs. It recently won a pitch competition at the AI House. Leadership: Founder and CEO Andrea Goubeaux was a project manager at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs focused on managing electronic health record implementation. She also co-founded a trauma-informed birth support program and was a field education program director at Wright State University. VC View: 'Simulations will continue to grow as a powerful training tool in a variety of fields/roles, and I imagine social workers have one of the most diverse and consequential interactions to prepare for. When built by a domain insider with empathy and clarity of purpose, early adoption could be strong. But to reach venture scale, a broader platform or multi-sector expansion path will be key.' Rosie Founded: 2025 The business: Marketplace that connects caregivers and families using a personal concierge approach. Aiming to solve the nanny search problem for parents — making it easier and more affordable. The company just opened its beta to families in the Seattle area. Leadership: CEO Mitra Raman was an engineering leader at Ro, Glossier, and Pave. She previously co-founded an Indian food delivery company. Co-founder Karthika Shankar has spent more than 12 years at Amazon in various recruiting roles. VC View: 'There's a clear consumer pain point in the experience — families are overwhelmed, and caregivers underserved. A disruptor has a path in if it can deliver trust, simplicity, and human-centered design. But this is a category where brand matters as much as tech.' Stronghold Founded: 2023 The business: Helps media companies automatically sort through video archives and enable new content monetization strategies, with a boost from AI. Stronghold is working with Dr. Phil's streaming network Merit Street Media. The company has a broader vision to disrupt the TV video metadata market. Leadership: CEO Pete Schwab was a founding member of the Fire TV team at Amazon and led business development for Fire and Alexa-related products. He co-founded Seattle startup Metastories, which was acquired by Brightcove in 2006. Co-founder Joe Schwab — Pete Schwab's son — was a semiconductor metrology technician at Applied Materials before joining Stronghold as CTO. VC View: 'There's no shortage of startups applying AI to video, but Stronghold is targeting a customer base with both deep pockets and clear ROI potential. By focusing on monetizing existing media assets, they've positioned themselves where the value proposition is not just compelling — it's measurable.'
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Residents picket tahsildar office demanding house site pattas
Seeking house site pattas for over 5,000 people, a large number of residents staged a protest and picketed the Sathyamangalam tahsildar office in Erode on Monday (July 14, 2025). The protesters pointed out that lands already allotted to patta holders in the Sathyamangalam Municipality had been diverted for other purposes. They demanded that alternative plots be allotted to these individuals. Other demands included proper demarcation of land for existing patta holders, issuance of pattas for current places of residence, replacement of old pattas with computerised 'Patta Chitta' and Resurvey and Settlement Register documents, conversion of joint pattas into individual pattas, and allocation of land and pattas to those seeking to build new houses. They also urged the Revenue Department to issue computerised e-pattas for lands previously allotted through the Adi Dravidar and Backward Classes Welfare Departments. The protest saw participation from around 1,000 beneficiaries and was led by former MLA and CPI leader P. L. Sundaram. CPI district secretary S. Mohan Kumar, deputy secretary K. Sakthivel, union secretaries M. Surendar, I. S. Sivaraj, Ravikumar, Ramesh, and Mahesh, State secretary of the Agricultural Workers' Union S. Mahendran, district secretary C. K. Murugan, and trade union leaders R. Stalin Sivakumar, S. C. Nataraj, P. A. Velumani, and M. Saravanakumar also took part in the protest.
