News for 'Mysuru'

Leopard that terrorised Bengaluru for 5 days shot dead

Leopard that terrorised Bengaluru for 5 days shot dead

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

After three days of intense search operations, forest department officials tracked the wild cat in the city's outskirts at Kudlu Gate near Electronic City in Bengaluru South.

Shivamogga clashes: Man involved in stabbing shot in leg

Shivamogga clashes: Man involved in stabbing shot in leg

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Soon after the clash, prohibitory orders under section 144 of the IPC were imposed in the town.

Ram Lalla consecrated at Ayodhya temple, Modi says 'extraordinary moment'

Ram Lalla consecrated at Ayodhya temple, Modi says 'extraordinary moment'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The new Ram Lalla idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on Monday, an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and watched by lakhs of people on television at their homes and in temples across the country.

Rahul Gandhi's post-disqualification speech deferred

Rahul Gandhi's post-disqualification speech deferred

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Gandhi had planned to address people on April 10 at the same place where his speech during 2019 Lok Sabha elections had led to his disqualification from the lower house of the Parliament, Shivakumar told reporters in Bengaluru.

Tenants too can avail free power scheme: Siddaramaiah

Tenants too can avail free power scheme: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said tenants are also eligible to avail the 'Gruha Jyoti' scheme, under which 200 units of free power will be provided to all domestic consumers in the state from July 1.

Karnataka home minister: 'Girl should not have gone there, Congress trying to rape me'

Karnataka home minister: 'Girl should not have gone there, Congress trying to rape me'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra's statements that the gang-rape victim and her male friend should not have gone to the deserted place, and his claims that the opposition Congress was trying to "rape" him, by targeting him, following the incident has evoked sharp reactions from the Congress.

'Congress has to sort out Shivakumar-Siddaramaiah tensions'

'Congress has to sort out Shivakumar-Siddaramaiah tensions'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'The central BJP leaders were determined to push Hindutva hard, and it failed.'

International Yoga Day: Ask Our Gurus

International Yoga Day: Ask Our Gurus

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Do you have yoga related questions? Ask rediffYogaGurus Namita Piparaiya, Sabrina Merchant and Roopashree Sharma.

Senior IPS officer Praveen Sood takes over as new CBI chief

Senior IPS officer Praveen Sood takes over as new CBI chief

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Praveen Sood took over as the new Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director on Thursday and he will be in the post for two years, officials said.

Role of 2 outfits being probed in Parliament security breach

Role of 2 outfits being probed in Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Four persons arrested in connection with the security breach in Parliament have been charged under the anti-terror law UAPA besides sections of the Indian Penal Code, police sources said on Thursday as security agencies were on the hunt to nab the alleged mastermind.

'Rahul Gandhi Has No Idea How To Resurrect Congress'

'Rahul Gandhi Has No Idea How To Resurrect Congress'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'Rahul Gandhi never gets firsthand information. He does not know what is good or bad going on in the party.'

Siddaramaiah's supporters break into celebration

Siddaramaiah's supporters break into celebration

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Siddaramaiah will be the next CM of Karnataka and D K Shivakumar his deputy, Congress sources in Delhi said on Thursday after the party arrived at a consensus on government formation in the state following hectic parleys.

Lessons Congress Learnt From Karnataka Win

Lessons Congress Learnt From Karnataka Win

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

It should announce its candidates 45 days before the elections; trust rooted leaders; start its campaign focused on five guarantees six months before elections.

K'taka actor-turned politician Sumalatha may join BJP, announcement on Friday

K'taka actor-turned politician Sumalatha may join BJP, announcement on Friday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

According to reports Sumalatha, an independent MP, is likely to announce her decision to join the BJP in a press meet at Mandya on Friday.

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later.

Modi takes out mega roadshow in Bengaluru

Modi takes out mega roadshow in Bengaluru

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Ending a busy day of electioneering for the Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Karnataka after back-to-back rallies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in a mega roadshow in north Bengaluru on Saturday drawing an enormous response from a huge crowd.

BJP falls short by one seat in Karnataka Legislative Council polls

BJP falls short by one seat in Karnataka Legislative Council polls

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The party bagged 11 of the 25 seats, from 20 Local Authorities' constituencies in the state, for which the biennial election was held on December 10, and counting was taken up today, poll officials said.

This will be my last election, announces Siddaramaiah again

This will be my last election, announces Siddaramaiah again

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Tuesday reiterated that upcoming assembly elections will be his last electoral battle, but he will remain active in Karnataka politics.

Mangaluru blast accused shared terror videos with other accused: Police

Mangaluru blast accused shared terror videos with other accused: Police

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The prime accused in the Mangaluru blast case, Mohammed Shariq, had professed the ideology of ISIS and shared the videos of the terror outfit with other accused in the case, police sources said.

Can Praveen Sood Get CBI The Public's Trust?

Can Praveen Sood Get CBI The Public's Trust?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

He takes over the CBI in challenging times. The perception is that the agency is reduced to being an instrument of blackmail and intimidation by successive governments.

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery sees partial response

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery sees partial response

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Several activists of pro-Kannada organisations were also whisked away by the police at Town Hall, as they gathered there to stage a protest.

'Congress won because of freebies'

'Congress won because of freebies'

Rediff.com20 May 2023

'Free this and free that, and the voters were with them.'

India's tiger population stands at 3,167, reveals latest census

India's tiger population stands at 3,167, reveals latest census

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

According to the data, the tiger population was 1,411 in 2006, 1,706 in 2010, 2,226 in 2014, 2,967 in 2018 and 3,167 in 2022.

This Bank Asks A Sweeper For Rs 16 Cr!

This Bank Asks A Sweeper For Rs 16 Cr!

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Punjab National Bank claims Vadodara municipal corporation worker Shantilal Solanki owes them Rs 16 crores.

Operation Kaveri: Another batch of 229 Indians from Sudan reaches Bengaluru

Operation Kaveri: Another batch of 229 Indians from Sudan reaches Bengaluru

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The fresh batch of evacuees arrived in Bengaluru, a day after 365 people returned from the African country to Delhi.

JD-S may merge with BJP after Deve Gowda, should drop word 'Secular': Sidda

JD-S may merge with BJP after Deve Gowda, should drop word 'Secular': Sidda

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Calling former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda-led party "communal" following its alliance with the BJP, he urged Janata Dal-Secular, to remove the word 'Secular' from its name.

Yediyurappa to vacate assembly seat for son

Yediyurappa to vacate assembly seat for son

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party strongman and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday said his son and party's state Vice-President B Y Vijayendra will be contesting 2023 assembly polls from his Shikaripura constituency, which he will be vacating.

Yediyurappa says his son Vijayendra will contest 2023 K'taka polls

Yediyurappa says his son Vijayendra will contest 2023 K'taka polls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

In Vijayapura, Yediyurappa said neither he nor his son have made any such statements, and would not like to react to comments made by someone close to Vijayendra.

Karnataka polls see record 73.19% voter turnout

Karnataka polls see record 73.19% voter turnout

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Several pollsters have predicted that the Congress may have an edge in Karnataka, which is BJP's southern citadel, in a hung assembly with a couple of them even projecting that the grand old party may get a majority on its own.

Haath Se Haath Jodo: Congress' Next Move

Haath Se Haath Jodo: Congress' Next Move

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

To highlight alleged misgovernance by the present regime, its first nationwide campaign ahead of the 2024 parliamentary elections.

Shettar effect: Kin of 3 ministers in 3rd BJP list; mum on Shivamogga, Manvi

Shettar effect: Kin of 3 ministers in 3rd BJP list; mum on Shivamogga, Manvi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

While former minister and MLA Aravind Limbavali's wife Manjula Arvind Limbavali has got the ticket for the Mahadevapura constituency, the party has fielded Katta Jagadish, son of former minister Katta Subramanya Naidu from Hebbal.

What swung the Congress decision in favour of Siddaramaiah

What swung the Congress decision in favour of Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Vast experience in running the government and mass appeal across the state have favoured Siddaramaiah in the tightly contested race for Karnataka chief minister.

Cong should set its house in order: Deve Gowda

Cong should set its house in order: Deve Gowda

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

'There are many options before opposition parties and this nation has a wealth of leadership.'

RBI for 100% self-sufficiency in banknote manufacturing

RBI for 100% self-sufficiency in banknote manufacturing

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday stressed on achieving 100 per cent self-sufficiency in banknote manufacturing in the near future. He was speaking after dedicating Varnika, the ink manufacturing unit of Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL), to the nation in Mysuru. BRBNMPL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the RBI, has set up Varnika with an annual ink manufacturing capacity of 1,500 MT to enhance the security of banknotes.

JD-S MLA to join Cong, Kumaraswamy says not giving priority to such things

JD-S MLA to join Cong, Kumaraswamy says not giving priority to such things

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, he said, he is not giving priority to such things and was concentrating on strengthening the party.

Karnataka: 24 new ministers to take oath today

Karnataka: 24 new ministers to take oath today

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The Karnataka government can have 34 ministers. Ten of them, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar, were sworn in on May 20.

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Heavy rains continued to pound Chennai and nearby districts on Monday under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is likely to cross the coast in Andhra Pradesh on December 5.

'We Are Walking For Jobs'

'We Are Walking For Jobs'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Glimpses from the day in politics...

Section 144 in Shivamogga after Savarkar, Tipu Sultan flex row

Section 144 in Shivamogga after Savarkar, Tipu Sultan flex row

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

As part of the 76th Independence Day celebrations, one group had tried to tie Savarkar's flex to the high mast light pole at the circle, to which the other group objected and wanted to install Tipu Sultan's flex there.

IAF trainer jet crashes in K'taka, both pilots eject safely

IAF trainer jet crashes in K'taka, both pilots eject safely

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

According to IAF, the pilots were on a routine training sortie when the incident occurred.