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Bengaluru ARO suspended for indulging in Khata fraud

Bengaluru ARO suspended for indulging in Khata fraud

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The order follows an investigation revealing her direct involvement in a massive, multi-crore illegal khata registration scam.  | Photo Credit: Image for representational purposes The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has ordered the suspension of K.S. Manjula, Assistant Revenue Officer (ARO) of the Herohalli Sub-Division (Bengaluru West City Corporation), over alleged illegal khata conversion, causing the loss of crores of rupees to the civic body. The order follows an investigation revealing her direct involvement in a massive, multi-crore illegal khata registration scam. The alleged fraudulent activities came to light following a detailed complaint filed by N.R. Ramesh, former Bengaluru South district BJP president and former councillor. The complaint alleged that Ms. Manjula had flouted statutory regulations to issue illegal ‘A-Khatas’ and ‘e-Khatas’ for over 50 individual plots located within an unauthorised layout. The properties are situated under Survey No. 56/1 in Herohalli village, Yeshwantpur hobli. Subsequent investigations conducted by civic officials allegedly confirmed severe, deliberate lapses. The investigation exposed manipulation of the State’s ‘e-Aasthi’ electronic property registration platform. Ms. Manjula allegedly utilised digital property IDs (ePIDs) …

Prakash Raj faces arrest after Bengaluru court issues non-bailable warrant in alleged multiple voter IDs case

Prakash Raj faces arrest after Bengaluru court issues non-bailable warrant in alleged multiple voter IDs case

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Just days after actor Prakash Raj addressed the press in the Dharmasthala row, he has found himself in legal trouble again. A Bengaluru magistrate’s court has reportedly issued a non-bailable warrant against him after he failed to appear in connection with a case involving the alleged possession of multiple voter ID cards. Prakash Raj finds himself in legal trouble after a non-bailable warrant has been issued in his name. (Savitha) Non-bailable warrant on Prakash Raj issued News agency ANI states that the 48th Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) court in Bengaluru issued a non-bailable warrant after Prakash allegedly failed to respond to repeated judicial summons. The non-bailable warrant could lead to legal issues and raise questions about his official registration status. The court noted that Prakash remained absent and failed to acknowledge the legal directives. According to an India Today report, in 2019, advocate Dileep Kumar filed a complaint at the Halasuru Gate Police Station in Bengaluru alleging that Prakash was registered to vote simultaneously in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Under the …

‘Left home late, took wrong route’: Bengaluru cops on why NEET aspirant was late

‘Left home late, took wrong route’: Bengaluru cops on why NEET aspirant was late

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The Bengaluru traffic police on Tuesday said its ‘fact check’ on National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG) re-examination delay found no evidence that traffic linked to a Congress rally prevented a student from reaching the examination centre on time, concluding that the candidate left home too late and travelled by a longer route The student reached the examination centre area at 1.33pm, three minutes after the deadline. (ANI) The clarification was based on CCTV footage, discussions with the student from RT Nagar and parents, and an analysis of the route taken to the examination centre. According to the police, the candidate left home at 12.57pm, while 1.30pm was the reporting time for entry to the examination centre. The student reached the examination centre area at 1.33pm, three minutes after the deadline. In a statement posted on X, the traffic police said CCTV footage confirmed the student had departed “only 33 minutes before the cut off time” and had travelled on a longer route. “Traffic conditions were found to be normal, and traffic police …

Star Air opens skies for Kutch with direct flights to major destinations across India

Star Air opens skies for Kutch with direct flights to major destinations across India

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Adani Mundra Airport on Tuesday announced the start of its first scheduled flight services, marking a major step in improving air connectivity for the Kutch region. The services will be operated in partnership with regional airline Star Air and will connect Mundra with Mumbai, Goa and several other cities across India. The launch is expected to support trade, commerce, logistics and tourism while strengthening Mundra’s role as an important business and industrial hub. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kodagu villagers’ opposition forces spiritual guru Sri M to withdraw proposed meditation retreat

Kodagu villagers’ opposition forces spiritual guru Sri M to withdraw proposed meditation retreat

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Spiritual leader Sri M, who is also known as Mumtaz Ali. | Photo Credit: File photo Opposition by residents and various organisations in Karnataka’s Kodagu district have led spiritual guru and Padma Bhushan awardee Sri M, also known as Mumtaz Ali, to withdraw his proposed meditation retreat project near the ecologically sensitive Malma Hills in Madikeri taluk. For the past several days, villagers have been opposing any form of alleged commercial activity on Malma Hills near Nelaji village. The hill is located close to the renowned Igguthappa temple, an important religious site for residents of the district, particularly the Kodava community. According to local residents, Sri M had purchased land on the hill, where cardamom and other crops were being cultivated. Villagers alleged that following the purchase, trees were cut, roads were constructed and ponds were created on the property. While acknowledging that the land is privately owned, residents argued that any commercialisation of the ecologically sensitive hill could adversely affect the area’s fragile environment, cultural heritage, and religious significance. Residents resist commercialisation plans Residents …

‘Inconvenience’, ‘half-truths’: Tejasvi Surya vs Priyank Kharge over Congress rally ‘disrupting’ NEET exam in Bengaluru

‘Inconvenience’, ‘half-truths’: Tejasvi Surya vs Priyank Kharge over Congress rally ‘disrupting’ NEET exam in Bengaluru

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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and Karnataka home minister Priyank Kharge engaged in a heated battle on Sunday after the former targeted the Congress for organising a mega rally in the city on the day of the NEET exams, which allegedly caused students to miss the exams on time due to “massive traffic disruption”. In response to Tejasvi Surya’s allegations, Priyank Kharge, without taking the MP’s name, referred to him as “serial misinformation MP”. (ANI photos) In response to Surya’s allegations, Kharge, without taking the MP’s name, referred to him as “serial misinformation MP” and termed his allegation as “half-truths and manufactured outrage.” The event which Surya was referring to was Congress’s mega convention at Palace Grounds in the state capital Bengaluru, organised in connection with B K Hariprasad taking charge as the party’s new state president. Tejasvi Surya’s allegations In a post on X, Tejasvi Surya said, “The Congress party could have chosen any other day for its rally at Palace Grounds. Instead, it chose the very day thousands of students are appearing for NEET. …

Over 32,000 traffic E-Challan cases settled on day one of fine concession scheme

Over 32,000 traffic E-Challan cases settled on day one of fine concession scheme

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Over 32,000 traffic e-challan cases were settled on day one of Fine Concession scheme on Sunday. The Police Department collected ₹96.73 lakh through various prescribed modes of payment. The rebate of 50% was introduced by the State government for pending traffic e-challan cases registered by the police. The scheme came into effect on Sunday. The police said the initiative is intended to encourage motorists to clear long-pending traffic fines and improve compliance with traffic regulations. Published – June 22, 2026 12:08 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Evening showers leave Bengaluru flooded, trigger massive snarls at Whitefield

Evening showers leave Bengaluru flooded, trigger massive snarls at Whitefield

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A child enjoying the rain from a bus window in Bengaluru on Saturday. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J. Evening showers on Saturday left several arterial and sub-arterial roads across the city waterlogged, leading to traffic snarls, vehicle breakdowns, and disruptions during peak hours. The situation was particularly severe in the eastern parts of the city, including Whitefield, Mahadevapura, and Varthur. HAL Airport Road, connecting to Varthur Road, was among the worst-hit stretches, with commuters struggling through knee-deep waterlogging. The severe inundation also led to multiple vehicle breakdowns, causing prolonged congestion. Even ambulance movement was hit. Commuters took to X to share their ordeal and questioned the functioning of the East Corporation despite it being the richest civic body. A traffic police official told The Hindu that an overflowing stormwater drain in the vicinity compounded the problem. However, a corporation official explained that stormwater drain (SWD) works were currently underway in the area. Incidentally, the East Corporation Commissioner had visited the site on Friday to inspect the ongoing works and had directed officials to expedite …

Rukmini Vasanth deepfake case: Bengaluru Cyber Police arrest three accused for creating AI-generated morphed photos

Rukmini Vasanth deepfake case: Bengaluru Cyber Police arrest three accused for creating AI-generated morphed photos

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The Bengaluru Cyber Crime Police have arrested three individuals for allegedly creating and sharing AI-generated fake content targeting actor Rukmini Vasanth. The action comes after the actor filed a complaint over manipulated images and videos of her that were being circulated online without her permission. Indian actress Rukmini Vasanth attends the Indian National Cine Academy Awards in Mumbai on April 16, 2026. (Photo by SUJIT JAISWAL / AFP) (AFP) Rukmini, one of the rising stars of Kannada cinema known for films such as Sapta Sagaradaache Ello and Kantara: Chapter 1, approached authorities after discovering objectionable AI-generated visuals being shared across social media platforms. Rukmini recently became the target of AI misuse after morphed images and videos of her in a bikini began circulating online, with false claims that they were taken from a film shoot. According to her complaint, the content was defamatory in nature and had a serious impact on her privacy and personal well-being. Three accused arrested in the case According to an NDTV report, the three accused have been identified as Ravikumar …

Bengaluru police examining legal options to reinstate rowdy sheets quashed by KSPCA

Bengaluru police examining legal options to reinstate rowdy sheets quashed by KSPCA

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Police Commissioner of Bengaluru city Seemant Kumar Singh. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Bengaluru city Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said the police department is examining legal options to revoke recent orders by the Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority (KSPCA) directing the closure of rowdy sheets against several alleged offenders, including notorious rowdy-sheeter Sunil Kumar alias ‘Silent’ Sunil. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Singh said seven rowdy-sheeters in Bengaluru and 66 across Karnataka are affected by orders directing the removal of their names from rowdy registers. “We are verifying the documents and examining the legal aspects to revoke the orders. The matter is also being discussed with the State police chief for necessary directions,” the Commissioner said. When asked about measures being adopted to curb rowdy activities, Mr. Singh said the police have effective mechanisms in place, but declined to disclose details. The development comes after the KSPCA directed the closure of the rowdy sheet maintained against ‘Silent’ Sunil, citing procedural lapses by the police and non-compliance with guidelines laid down by the High Court …