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Bengaluru shocker: Man kills onion trader over relationship dispute; arrested
Karnataka Police arrested Harish on Saturday for allegedly murdering onion trader Ramachandra. The incident occurred near the Patalamma temple following a dispute over Ramachandra's relationship with a local woman. Harish reportedly objected to the relationship. Ramachandra was attacked with a stone while sleeping. The accused was apprehended swiftly after the crime.
Karnataka high court clears actor Ranveer Singh, asks him to visit deity in 4 weeks
Bollywood sensation Ranveer Singh is breathing easier today, as the Karnataka High Court has dismissed legal actions against him. In a significant step towards resolution, he has offered an unconditional promise to pay his respects at the Chavundi deity shrine, which the court deemed a fitting gesture following his controversial role in 'Kantara-1'. A comprehensive ruling is anticipated shortly.
Remark on Kantara: Karnataka HC says it will pass appropriate orders accepting Ranveer Singh’s apology
The court said it would accept actor Ranveer Singh’s voluntary undertaking to offer prayers at the Chamundeshwari temple in Mysuru and a written apology over his ‘reckless’ act of ‘mocking’ the sacred daiva tradition depicted in the Kannada film
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Nalme Nachiyar.
Karnataka internal quota: Cabinet clears sub-classification within 15% for Scheduled Castes
The matrix with provides for 5.25% each to Category 1 and Category 2 and 4.5% to Category 3; Chief Minister calls it a ‘historic’ and unanimous decision of Cabinet
India is secular, but dharmic-cultural events not banned, says Karnataka high court
Karnataka High Court has ruled that India's secular nature doesn't preclude Dharmic and cultural events. The court overturned a city corporation's denial of permission for a Shankaracharya Jayanti celebration, stating that such activities are both religious and cultural. The court emphasized that what isn't prohibited is permitted, highlighting the intertwined nature of Indian culture and Dharma.
HC denies bail to UP bizman arrested in Baba Siddique murder case
Siddique, 66, a former Maharashtra minister, was shot dead on October 12, 2024, in Bandra East. The attack took place around 9.30 pm as he stepped out of his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office after meeting party workers ahead of the Assembly elections. Three bullets struck him, while two hit his vehicle and one injured a passerby
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