<p>Slain former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash's wife and daughter arrested for his murder. The two were detained earlier for questioning. The retired officer was found in a pool of blood on the ground floor of his three-storey apartment in Bengaluru's HSR Layout.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The 68-year-old and his wife Pallavi were embroiled in a heated argument when the latter threw chilli powder in his eyes to blind him and subsequently stabbed him. Pallavi attacked her husband after a heated argument with him. And according to sources, after brutally killing her husband, Pallavi video called her friend to confess to her actions; she said, &ldquo;I have killed the monster.&rdquo; The neighbours informed his son Kartikesh, who was not at home at the time of the crime. In his complaint filed by the police, he had asked for a thorough investigation and mentioned that his sister and mother had a part to play in the killing of his father.</p>
<p>He has made chilling revelations that his mother was threatening to kill his father for over a week until she did. He has filed a complaint stating, &ldquo;My younger sister Kriti went there and brought him back against his will."</p>
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<p>Katikesh was informed by his neighbours about the incident when he was at the Karnataka Golf Association. He added, "I rushed home and found police and others already there. My father was lying in a pool of blood with injuries on his head and body. He was then taken to St John&rsquo;s Hospital. A broken bottle and a knife were found near his body. My mother Pallavi and sister Kriti used to fight with my father often. I strongly suspect they are involved in his murder."</p>
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Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash's wife and daughter arrested for his murder. The two were detained earlier for questioning. The retired officer was found in a pool of blood on the ground floor of his three-storey apartment in Bengaluru's HSR Layout.

Slain former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash's wife and daughter arrested for his murder. The two were detained earlier for questioning. The retired officer was found in a pool of blood on the ground floor of his three-storey apartment in Bengaluru's HSR Layout. WATCH | India: Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash's death mystery deepens The 68-year-old and his wife Pallavi were embroiled in a heated argument when the latter threw chilli powder in his eyes to blind him and subsequently stabbed him. Pallavi attacked her husband after a heated argument with him. And according to sources, after brutally killing her husband, Pallavi video called her friend to confess to her actions; she said, “I have killed the monster.” The neighbours informed his son Kartikesh, who was not at home at the time of the crime. In his complaint filed by the police, he had asked for a thorough investigation and mentioned that his sister and mother had a part to play in the killing of his father. He has made chilling revelations that his mother was threatening to kill his father for over a week until she did. He has filed a complaint stating, “My younger sister Kriti went there and brought him back against his will." Also read: Karnataka: Retired Karnataka DGP found murdered at Bengaluru residence Katikesh was informed by his neighbours about the incident when he was at the Karnataka Golf Association. He added, "I rushed home and found police and others already there. My father was lying in a pool of blood with injuries on his head and body. He was then taken to St John’s Hospital. A broken bottle and a knife were found near his body. My mother Pallavi and sister Kriti used to fight with my father often. I strongly suspect they are involved in his murder."

Former Karnataka DGP murder: Wife and daughter arrested; son's complaint makes big revelations

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash was allegedly killed by his wife, Pallavi. She first blinded him by throwing chilli powder in his eyes and then stabbed him to death. The couple and their two children lived in Bengaluru's HSR Layout.</p>
<p>Reports suggest the husband and wife would often be embroiled in heated arguments. Destressed by this, the 68-year-old had temporarily moved to his sister's house. It was two days before the cold-blooded murder that his daughter brought (Kriti) him home against his wish; two days before he was killed, his son told the news agency PTI. The police have detained the wife and the daughter for questioning. The probe comes after the son alleged that both his sister and mother had a role in killing his father.</p>
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<p>Pallavi attacked her husband after a heated argument with him. And according to sources, after brutally killing her husband, Pallavi video called her friend to confess to her actions; she said, &ldquo;I have killed the monster.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The former DGP was lying in a pool of blood on the ground floor of their three-storeyed apartment. The son Kartikesh has made chilling revelations that his mother was threatening to kill his father for over a week until she did. He has filed a complaint in which he mentioned, &ldquo;My younger sister Kriti went there and brought him back against his will."</p>
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<p><span>Kartikesh</span>&nbsp;was informed by his neighbours about the incident when he was at the Karnataka Golf Association. He added, "I rushed home and found police and others already there. My father was lying in a pool of blood with injuries on his head and body. He was then taken to St John&rsquo;s Hospital. A broken bottle and a knife were found near his body. My mother Pallavi and sister Kriti used to fight with my father often. I strongly suspect they are involved in his murder."</p>
<p>His mother and sister are in police custody, and he urges the department to take legal action against them.</p>
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Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash was allegedly killed by his wife, Pallavi. She first blinded him by throwing chilli powder in his eyes and then stabbed him to death. India news

Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash was allegedly killed by his wife, Pallavi. She first blinded him by throwing chilli powder in his eyes and then stabbed him to death. The couple and their two children lived in Bengaluru's HSR Layout. Reports suggest the husband and wife would often be embroiled in heated arguments. Destressed by this, the 68-year-old had temporarily moved to his sister's house. It was two days before the cold-blooded murder that his daughter brought (Kriti) him home against his wish; two days before he was killed, his son told the news agency PTI. The police have detained the wife and the daughter for questioning. The probe comes after the son alleged that both his sister and mother had a role in killing his father. WATCH | India: Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash's death mystery deepens Pallavi attacked her husband after a heated argument with him. And according to sources, after brutally killing her husband, Pallavi video called her friend to confess to her actions; she said, “I have killed the monster.” The former DGP was lying in a pool of blood on the ground floor of their three-storeyed apartment. The son Kartikesh has made chilling revelations that his mother was threatening to kill his father for over a week until she did. He has filed a complaint in which he mentioned, “My younger sister Kriti went there and brought him back against his will." Also read: Karnataka: Retired Karnataka DGP found murdered at Bengaluru residence Kartikesh was informed by his neighbours about the incident when he was at the Karnataka Golf Association. He added, "I rushed home and found police and others already there. My father was lying in a pool of blood with injuries on his head and body. He was then taken to St John’s Hospital. A broken bottle and a knife were found near his body. My mother Pallavi and sister Kriti used to fight with my father often. I strongly suspect they are involved in his murder." His mother and sister are in police custody, and he urges the department to take legal action against them.

'I killed the monster': Retired Karnataka DGP's wife made video call to friend after cold-blooded murder

A long-awaited caste census report has been finally submitted to the cabinet in the south Indian state of Karnataka. The state cabinet will hold a special meeting on the 17th of April to hold the detailed discussions to take a final view on the findings of the report.

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e Karnataka cabinet is expected to take up the much-delayed caste census report for discussion today, a move that has triggered intense curiosity and anticipation across the state. The report, known officially as the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey, has been at the center of political and social debates for years.

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<p>Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara&rsquo;s shocking comment amid huge outcry over a man groping a woman on a Bengaluru street is fuelling public anger. Replying to questions over the shocking video, the home minister, who is in charge of law and order, said such incidents can occur in a big city like Bengaluru.</p>
<p>&ldquo;The cops are working 24X7. Some incidents happen here and there. In such a big city, such incidents will happen,&rdquo; Parameshwara&rsquo; said.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeswara says, "Incidents like these tend to happen here and there in a big city like this. Whatever legal action needs to be taken will be done in accordance with the law. I have also instructed our commissioner to increase beat&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/28wRCjTGB3">https://t.co/28wRCjTGB3</a> <a href="https://t.co/ylkawbEzzD">pic.twitter.com/ylkawbEzzD</a></p>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1909135959972827247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>&ldquo;I keep telling the police commissioner daily to be careful, to monitor all areas through patrolling. This is something I say almost every day. When some incidents happen here and there, of course people&rsquo;s attention will be drawn towards them,&rdquo; the home minister said.</p>
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<p>In CCTV footage that has gone viral, a man is seen following two women in an alley of the BTM Layout neighbourhood. He suddenly gropes one woman, who tries to resist, and flees.&nbsp;<br>The woman has not come forward to file a complaint, but police have registered a case under relevant sections.</p>
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<p>The BJP has slammed the Siddaramaiah government over the incident and said the video has exposed the reality of the law and order situation in Bengaluru and claimed that the city is becoming &ldquo;increasingly unsafe&rdquo; for women.</p>
<p>BJP spokesperson Prashanth G said, &ldquo;This is such an insensitive remark. Is he normalising sexual assault and crimes against women? He is shying away from responsibility and doesn't want to be accountable.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>BJP MLA and former deputy chief minister Ashwath Narayan said the state home minister&rsquo;s remark reflects his helplessness.</p>
<p>&ldquo;The groping incident is condemnable. The home minister&rsquo;s response is disgusting and demotivating. His statement shows how helpless he is as a home minister,&rdquo; said Narayan.</p>
<p>Hitting out at the Karnataka home minister for &ldquo;trivialising&rdquo; the incident, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla called it reflective of a &ldquo;misogynistic, patriarchal, sexist and obnoxious&rdquo; mindset.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Home Minister of Karnataka has downplayed an incident that has deeply shocked the nation, especially the people of Karnataka and women. A man sexually assaulted a woman, and the CCTV footage clearly captured the crime. Even after nearly four days, the Karnataka Police are yet&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/iHwgbngEXv">pic.twitter.com/iHwgbngEXv</a></p>
&mdash; BJP (@BJP4India) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4India/status/1909190299064098998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p><br><br>"Today, we have come across such a statement from the Home Minister of Karnataka, which has made us feel embarrassed and ashamed of ourselves... Three to four days have lapsed since the shocking incident took place, but the Karnataka Police have been unable to catch the accused. Instead of showing seriousness and taking action, there is a statement from the Home Minister of Karnataka, and it appears that he stands by the molester," he said.</p>
<p>Deputy Leader of Opposition in the state legislative assembly, <span>Arvind Bellad, also slammed the Congress government in Karnataka and said, &ldquo;Predators get the benefit of systemic apathy? Bengaluru deserves better. Karnataka deserves leadership, not excuses!&rdquo;</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A woman is stalked and molested on the streets of Bengaluru, and the Home Minister of Karnataka responds with a shrug: &lsquo;Such incidents do take place in a large city.&rsquo; This is not just insensitive &mdash; it&rsquo;s a shocking normalization of sexual violence. <br><br>Instead of expressing outrage&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/lHC6mVTXOR">pic.twitter.com/lHC6mVTXOR</a></p>
&mdash; Arvind Bellad (@BelladArvind) <a href="https://twitter.com/BelladArvind/status/1909201181575954858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p><br><br>Last year, a similar incident was caught on camera in August. A woman in Bengaluru's Konanakunte area was groped by a man during her morning walk. The accused, who was a cab driver, was arrested two days after the incident took place.<br><br>According to government data, Bengaluru saw a significant increase in crime against women in 2023, and police registered 3,260 cases, including 1,135 related to molestation.<br><br><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

India News: In CCTV footage that has gone viral, a man is seen following two women in an alley of the BTM Layout neighbourhood. He suddenly gropes one woman, who tries to resist, and flees.

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara’s shocking comment amid huge outcry over a man groping a woman on a Bengaluru street is fuelling public anger. Replying to questions over the shocking video, the home minister, who is in charge of law and order, said such incidents can occur in a big city like Bengaluru. “The cops are working 24X7. Some incidents happen here and there. In such a big city, such incidents will happen,” Parameshwara’ said. #WATCH | Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeswara says, "Incidents like these tend to happen here and there in a big city like this. Whatever legal action needs to be taken will be done in accordance with the law. I have also instructed our commissioner to increase beat… https://t.co/28wRCjTGB3 pic.twitter.com/ylkawbEzzD — ANI (@ANI) April 7, 2025 “I keep telling the police commissioner daily to be careful, to monitor all areas through patrolling. This is something I say almost every day. When some incidents happen here and there, of course people’s attention will be drawn towards them,” the home minister said. Also Read | Petrol, diesel prices to go up? Indian govt raises excise duty. Here’s how it will affect your pocket In CCTV footage that has gone viral, a man is seen following two women in an alley of the BTM Layout neighbourhood. He suddenly gropes one woman, who tries to resist, and flees. The woman has not come forward to file a complaint, but police have registered a case under relevant sections. Also Read | India has discovered over 93,000 tonnes of uranium since 2020: Report The BJP has slammed the Siddaramaiah government over the incident and said the video has exposed the reality of the law and order situation in Bengaluru and claimed that the city is becoming “increasingly unsafe” for women. BJP spokesperson Prashanth G said, “This is such an insensitive remark. Is he normalising sexual assault and crimes against women? He is shying away from responsibility and doesn't want to be accountable.” Also Read | Saudi Arabia temporarily bans visas for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and 11 other countries - Here’s why BJP MLA and former deputy chief minister Ashwath Narayan said the state home minister’s remark reflects his helplessness. “The groping incident is condemnable. The home minister’s response is disgusting and demotivating. His statement shows how helpless he is as a home minister,” said Narayan. Hitting out at the Karnataka home minister for “trivialising” the incident, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla called it reflective of a “misogynistic, patriarchal, sexist and obnoxious” mindset. The Home Minister of Karnataka has downplayed an incident that has deeply shocked the nation, especially the people of Karnataka and women. A man sexually assaulted a woman, and the CCTV footage clearly captured the crime. Even after nearly four days, the Karnataka Police are yet… pic.twitter.com/iHwgbngEXv — BJP (@BJP4India) April 7, 2025 "Today, we have come across such a statement from the Home Minister of Karnataka, which has made us feel embarrassed and ashamed of ourselves... Three to four days have lapsed since the shocking incident took place, but the Karnataka Police have been unable to catch the accused. Instead of showing seriousness and taking action, there is a statement from the Home Minister of Karnataka, and it appears that he stands by the molester," he said. Deputy Leader of Opposition in the state legislative assembly, Arvind Bellad, also slammed the Congress government in Karnataka and said, “Predators get the benefit of systemic apathy? Bengaluru deserves better. Karnataka deserves leadership, not excuses!” A woman is stalked and molested on the streets of Bengaluru, and the Home Minister of Karnataka responds with a shrug: ‘Such incidents do take place in a large city.’ This is not just insensitive — it’s a shocking normalization of sexual violence. Instead of expressing outrage… pic.twitter.com/lHC6mVTXOR — Arvind Bellad (@BelladArvind) April 7, 2025 Last year, a similar incident was caught on camera in August. A woman in Bengaluru's Konanakunte area was groped by a man during her morning walk. The accused, who was a cab driver, was arrested two days after the incident took place. According to government data, Bengaluru saw a significant increase in crime against women in 2023, and police registered 3,260 cases, including 1,135 related to molestation. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The protest turned chaotic when BJP members stormed the Well of the House, tearing papers and throwing them near the Speaker&rsquo;s chair. Marshals had to intervene and physically remove the suspended MLAs from the Assembly. Footage of the scene has since emerged.</span></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The suspended MLAs include Doddanagouda Patil, Ashwath Narayan and Munirathna, who were named for creating a ruckus and showing what the Speaker described as "disrespect" towards the Chair.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Bengaluru: 18 Karnataka BJP MLAs being carried out of the Assembly after their suspension. <br><br>The House passed the Bill for their suspension for six months for disrupting the proceedings of Assembly. The Bill was tabled by Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/KKss0M9LVZ">pic.twitter.com/KKss0M9LVZ</a></p>
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India news: Among the suspended MLAs were Doddanagouda Patil, Ashwath Narayan and Munirathna, named for creating a ruckus and showing what the Speaker described as "disrespect" towards the Chair

Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader on Friday (March 21) suspended 18 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs for causing a major disruption during the session over the ongoing ‘honey-trap’ controversy. The MLAs were suspended for disorderly conduct and for interrupting the proceedings of the House. The BJP, along with JD(S), had been demanding a judicial inquiry led by a sitting High Court judge into the alleged ‘honey-trap’ case, which reportedly involves a minister and several other political figures. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WION (@wionews) The protest turned chaotic when BJP members stormed the Well of the House, tearing papers and throwing them near the Speaker’s chair. Marshals had to intervene and physically remove the suspended MLAs from the Assembly. Footage of the scene has since emerged. The suspended MLAs include Doddanagouda Patil, Ashwath Narayan and Munirathna, who were named for creating a ruckus and showing what the Speaker described as "disrespect" towards the Chair. #WATCH | Bengaluru: 18 Karnataka BJP MLAs being carried out of the Assembly after their suspension. The House passed the Bill for their suspension for six months for disrupting the proceedings of Assembly. The Bill was tabled by Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister… pic.twitter.com/KKss0M9LVZ — ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2025 (With inputs from agencies)

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<p dir="ltr"><span>In a shocking incident, a nurse in Karnataka has been suspended for using Fevikwik, a commercial adhesive, instead of stitches to treat a deep wound on a seven-year-old child&rsquo;s cheek.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The incident came to light through a viral video recorded by the child&rsquo;s parents. The video sparked widespread outrage and raised concerns about safety standards in public healthcare facilities.</span><b></b></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Nurse used adhesive&nbsp;</strong><b></b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The incident occurred on January 14 when the 7-year-old Gurukrishna Annappa Hosamani suffered a deep leg and chin injury while playing. Upon being taken to Aduru Primary Health Centre, Nurse Jyothi applied Fevikwik and dressed the wound rather than providing appropriate medical treatment. The injury required three stitches, but the nurse used adhesive instead.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The nurse also claimed that Fevikwik was a better alternative as stitches could leave a permanent scar. She added that she would have referred them to another facility if the parents requested it.</span><b></b></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Parents file complaint</strong><b></b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The child's parents recorded a video in which the nurse confidently justified her actions, insisting she had been following this practice for years. Disturbed by the incident, the parents filed a formal complaint, submitting the footage as evidence.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>After the complaint, authorities initially transferred Jyoti to another healthcare facility&mdash;the Gutthal Health Institute in Haveri taluk&mdash;on February 3.</span><b></b></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Health department suspends nurse&nbsp;</strong><b></b></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Later, the DHO acknowledged the complaint and ordered an investigation, but the nurse was not immediately put under suspension.&nbsp;</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Also read | </span><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-air-forces-mirage-2000-aircraft-crashes-near-shivpuri-in-madhya-pradesh-8695981">Indian Air Force's Mirage 2000 aircraft crashes near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh</a></strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The lenient response triggered further public outrage, prompting higher officials to intervene.</span><b></b></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Following a high-level meeting chaired by Karnataka&rsquo;s Chief Secretary, the health department suspended the nurse after reviewing a preliminary report. A statement from the Commissioner's Office of Health and Family Welfare Services confirmed the suspension, clarifying that Fevikwik is not approved for medical use.</span></p>
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India News: A Karnataka nurse faces suspension after using Fevikwik adhesive instead of stitches to treat a child's cheek wound, raising serious medical practice concerns.

In a shocking incident, a nurse in Karnataka has been suspended for using Fevikwik, a commercial adhesive, instead of stitches to treat a deep wound on a seven-year-old child’s cheek. The incident came to light through a viral video recorded by the child’s parents. The video sparked widespread outrage and raised concerns about safety standards in public healthcare facilities. Also read | Union Govt to approve new Income Tax Bill tomorrow: Everything to know Nurse used adhesive The incident occurred on January 14 when the 7-year-old Gurukrishna Annappa Hosamani suffered a deep leg and chin injury while playing. Upon being taken to Aduru Primary Health Centre, Nurse Jyothi applied Fevikwik and dressed the wound rather than providing appropriate medical treatment. The injury required three stitches, but the nurse used adhesive instead. The nurse also claimed that Fevikwik was a better alternative as stitches could leave a permanent scar. She added that she would have referred them to another facility if the parents requested it. Also read | Congress party’s priority is ‘family first’, for us its ‘Nation First, Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’: PM Modi Parents file complaint The child's parents recorded a video in which the nurse confidently justified her actions, insisting she had been following this practice for years. Disturbed by the incident, the parents filed a formal complaint, submitting the footage as evidence. After the complaint, authorities initially transferred Jyoti to another healthcare facility—the Gutthal Health Institute in Haveri taluk—on February 3. Health department suspends nurse Later, the DHO acknowledged the complaint and ordered an investigation, but the nurse was not immediately put under suspension. Also read | Indian Air Force's Mirage 2000 aircraft crashes near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh The lenient response triggered further public outrage, prompting higher officials to intervene. Following a high-level meeting chaired by Karnataka’s Chief Secretary, the health department suspended the nurse after reviewing a preliminary report. A statement from the Commissioner's Office of Health and Family Welfare Services confirmed the suspension, clarifying that Fevikwik is not approved for medical use. (With inputs from agencies)

Nurse suspended for using Fevikwik instead of stitches on 7-year-old child’s wound in Karnataka

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<p>A 39-year-old software engineer became a victim of a "digital arrest" scam and lost Rs 11.8 crore ($1.3 million) when fraudsters impersonating police officials claimed that his Aadhaar card was being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, police said on Monday.</p></p>
<p>The fraud occurred between November 25 and December 12, they said.</p>
<p>According to police, in his complaint, the victim alleged that on November 11, he received a call from a person who claimed to be an officer of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The alleged officer claimed that his SIM card, which was linked to the Aadhaar card, was used for illegal advertisements and harassing messages.</p>
<p>The fraudster further alleged that a case was registered in connection with this in Mumbai's Colaba Cyber Police Station.</p>
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<p>Later, he got a call from a person claiming to be a police officer, alleging that his Aadhaar details were being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, the FIR stated.</p>
<p>The fraudster warned him to keep the matter confidential and also allegedly threatened him that if he did not cooperate with the virtual investigation, he would be physically arrested.</p>
<p>Then, he also got a call from a person asking him to download the Skype app, following which a man dressed in a Mumbai Police uniform video-called him and claimed that a businessman had opened a bank account using his Aadhaar to conduct transactions worth Rs 6 crore, the FIR further stated.</p>
<p>On November 25, another man in police uniform called him over Skype and alleged that his case was being heard in the top court and threatened to arrest his family if he did not comply, according to the complainant.</p>
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<p>Citing fake Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, the fraudsters allegedly asked him to transfer funds to certain accounts on the pretext of "verification purposes" or face legal consequences.</p>
<p>According to the FIR, the victim transferred a total sum of Rs 11.8 crore in multiple transactions to various bank accounts over a period of time, fearing arrest. However, when they started demanding more money, the victim realised that he had fallen prey to fraudsters and lodged a complaint with the police.</p>
<p>A case has been registered under the IT Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for cheating and cheating by impersonation, police said, adding that further investigation is underway.</p>
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The fraud occurred between November 25 and December 12, the police officials said.



Karnataka, India A 39-year-old software engineer became a victim of a "digital arrest" scam and lost Rs 11.8 crore ($1.3 million) when fraudsters impersonating police officials claimed that his Aadhaar card was being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, police said on Monday. The fraud occurred between November 25 and December 12, they said. According to police, in his complaint, the victim alleged that on November 11, he received a call from a person who claimed to be an officer of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The alleged officer claimed that his SIM card, which was linked to the Aadhaar card, was used for illegal advertisements and harassing messages. The fraudster further alleged that a case was registered in connection with this in Mumbai's Colaba Cyber Police Station. Also read: Cyber slavery: Thousands of Indians are trapped and tens of thousands have gone missing in Southeast Asia Later, he got a call from a person claiming to be a police officer, alleging that his Aadhaar details were being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, the FIR stated. The fraudster warned him to keep the matter confidential and also allegedly threatened him that if he did not cooperate with the virtual investigation, he would be physically arrested. Then, he also got a call from a person asking him to download the Skype app, following which a man dressed in a Mumbai Police uniform video-called him and claimed that a businessman had opened a bank account using his Aadhaar to conduct transactions worth Rs 6 crore, the FIR further stated. On November 25, another man in police uniform called him over Skype and alleged that his case was being heard in the top court and threatened to arrest his family if he did not comply, according to the complainant. Watch | India Faces 3000% Surge in API Cyber Attacks × Citing fake Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, the fraudsters allegedly asked him to transfer funds to certain accounts on the pretext of "verification purposes" or face legal consequences. According to the FIR, the victim transferred a total sum of Rs 11.8 crore in multiple transactions to various bank accounts over a period of time, fearing arrest. However, when they started demanding more money, the victim realised that he had fallen prey to fraudsters and lodged a complaint with the police. A case has been registered under the IT Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for cheating and cheating by impersonation, police said, adding that further investigation is underway. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

India: Bengaluru techie loses over USD 1.3 million in 'digital arrest' scam

<p>A 39-year-old software engineer became a victim of a "digital arrest" scam and lost Rs 11.8 crore ($1.3 million) when fraudsters impersonating police officials claimed that his Aadhaar card was being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, police said on Monday.</p>

<p>The fraud occurred between November 25 and December 12, they said.</p>

<p>According to police, in his complaint, the victim alleged that on November 11, he received a call from a person who claimed to be an officer of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The alleged officer claimed that his SIM card, which was linked to the Aadhaar card, was used for illegal advertisements and harassing messages.</p>

<p>The fraudster further alleged that a case was registered in connection with this in Mumbai's Colaba Cyber Police Station.</p>

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<p>Later, he got a call from a person claiming to be a police officer, alleging that his Aadhaar details were being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, the FIR stated.</p>

<p>The fraudster warned him to keep the matter confidential and also allegedly threatened him that if he did not cooperate with the virtual investigation, he would be physically arrested.</p>

<p>Then, he also got a call from a person asking him to download the Skype app, following which a man&nbsp;dressed in a Mumbai Police uniform video-called him and claimed that a businessman had opened a bank account using his Aadhaar to conduct transactions worth Rs 6 crore, the FIR further stated.</p>

<p>On November 25, another man in police uniform called him over Skype and alleged that his case was being heard in the top court and threatened to arrest his family if he did not comply, according to the complainant.</p>

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<p>Citing fake Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, the fraudsters allegedly asked him to transfer funds to certain accounts on the pretext of "verification purposes" or face legal consequences.</p>

<p>According to the FIR, the victim transferred a total sum of Rs 11.8 crore in multiple transactions to various bank accounts over a period of time, fearing arrest. However, when they started demanding more money, the victim realised that he had fallen prey to fraudsters and lodged a complaint with the police.</p>

<p>A case has been registered under the IT Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for cheating and cheating by impersonation, police said, adding that further investigation is underway.</p>

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A 39-year-old software engineer became a victim of a "digital arrest" scam and lost Rs 11.8 crore ($1.3 million) when fraudsters impersonating police officials claimed that his Aadhaar card was being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, police said on Monday.

A 39-year-old software engineer became a victim of a "digital arrest" scam and lost Rs 11.8 crore ($1.3 million) when fraudsters impersonating police officials claimed that his Aadhaar card was being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, police said on Monday. The fraud occurred between November 25 and December 12, they said. According to police, in his complaint, the victim alleged that on November 11, he received a call from a person who claimed to be an officer of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The alleged officer claimed that his SIM card, which was linked to the Aadhaar card, was used for illegal advertisements and harassing messages. The fraudster further alleged that a case was registered in connection with this in Mumbai's Colaba Cyber Police Station. Also read: Cyber slavery: Thousands of Indians are trapped and tens of thousands have gone missing in Southeast Asia Later, he got a call from a person claiming to be a police officer, alleging that his Aadhaar details were being misused to open bank accounts for money laundering, the FIR stated. The fraudster warned him to keep the matter confidential and also allegedly threatened him that if he did not cooperate with the virtual investigation, he would be physically arrested. Then, he also got a call from a person asking him to download the Skype app, following which a man dressed in a Mumbai Police uniform video-called him and claimed that a businessman had opened a bank account using his Aadhaar to conduct transactions worth Rs 6 crore, the FIR further stated. On November 25, another man in police uniform called him over Skype and alleged that his case was being heard in the top court and threatened to arrest his family if he did not comply, according to the complainant. Watch | India Faces 3000% Surge in API Cyber Attacks × Citing fake Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, the fraudsters allegedly asked him to transfer funds to certain accounts on the pretext of "verification purposes" or face legal consequences. According to the FIR, the victim transferred a total sum of Rs 11.8 crore in multiple transactions to various bank accounts over a period of time, fearing arrest. However, when they started demanding more money, the victim realised that he had fallen prey to fraudsters and lodged a complaint with the police. A case has been registered under the IT Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for cheating and cheating by impersonation, police said, adding that further investigation is underway. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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<p>As the probe in the Bengaluru techie suicide case continues, details have emerged that Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash, changed her location every day and made calls only on WhatsApp to not get caught by the police. </p></p>
<p>Nikita also constantly tried to secure anticipatory bail after the techie's family filed a suicide abetment case against her. </p>
<p>However, a mistake by her and one phone call gave her location away, and the Bengaluru Police tracked her down to Gurugram, police sources told Indian news agency IANS. </p>
<p>While she moved to a PG accommodation in Gurugram, her mother and brother hid in Jhusi town in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj district. They all communicated on WhatsApp calls. </p>
<p>But Nikita made one call, by mistake, to one of her close relatives. Following this, the police tracked the tower location and reached the PG accommodation in Gurugram's Rail Vihar, according to the sources. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/atul-subhash-suicide-case-techies-wife-and-in-laws-arrested-by-police-784075"><strong>Also read: Atul Subhash suicide case: Bengaluru techie's wife and in-laws arrested by police</strong></a></p>
<p>The police then detained her and made her call her mother. When her mother received the call, police tracked them to Jhusi town and took them into custody. </p>
<p>Nikita was arrested from Gurugram, and at that time, her mother Nisha Singhania and brother Anurag Singhania were taken into custody by Prayagraj. </p>
<p>Meanwhile, Nikita's uncle Sushil Singhania, the fourth accused in the suicide abetment case, is still on the run. </p>
<p>Soon after the Bengaluru Police registered the case, the accused locked their home in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur and fled, the police sources said. </p>
<p>When the police reached Jaunpur, they pasted notices on their home, asking them to appear within three days. </p>
<p>The Bengaluru Police also made a list of the family's close relatives and kept an eye on them. </p>
<p>However, the accused only made calls on WhatsApp, which made it difficult for the police to track them. </p>
<p><strong>Watch | Atul Subash Case: Father Demands Justice As Search For Estranged Wife Continues</strong></p>
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<p>The Singhanias also pleaded for anticipatory bail in the Allahabad High Court. </p>
<h2><strong>'Key challenge'</strong></h2>
<p>The key challenge in taking all three accused to Bengaluru was to ensure that co-passengers did not recognise Nikita during the journey during the late-night flight. </p>
<p>The three accused were taken to Bengaluru on a late-night flight, the police said, adding that they were extremely cautious in ensuring that the news of their detention was not out before reaching Bengaluru. </p>
<p>If the news had leaked, it would have created huge chaos, as the suicide of Atul Subhash has created a nationwide outrage. </p>
<h2><strong>'Never harassed Atul'</strong></h2>
<p>While being interrogated, Nikita said that she never harassed Atul and was in fact harassed by him. She further said that she would not have left their home if she wanted money. </p>
<p>The arrests were made days after the 34-year-old techie accused Nikita and her family of extortion and harassment in an over-an-hour-long video and died by suicide.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Nikita made a mistake when she made a phone call that gave away her location, and the Bengaluru police tracked her down to Gurugram, police sources told Indian news agency IANS. 



Karnataka, India As the probe in the Bengaluru techie suicide case continues, details have emerged that Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash, changed her location every day and made calls only on WhatsApp to not get caught by the police. Nikita also constantly tried to secure anticipatory bail after the techie's family filed a suicide abetment case against her. However, a mistake by her and one phone call gave her location away, and the Bengaluru Police tracked her down to Gurugram, police sources told Indian news agency IANS. While she moved to a PG accommodation in Gurugram, her mother and brother hid in Jhusi town in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj district. They all communicated on WhatsApp calls. But Nikita made one call, by mistake, to one of her close relatives. Following this, the police tracked the tower location and reached the PG accommodation in Gurugram's Rail Vihar, according to the sources. Also read: Atul Subhash suicide case: Bengaluru techie's wife and in-laws arrested by police The police then detained her and made her call her mother. When her mother received the call, police tracked them to Jhusi town and took them into custody. Nikita was arrested from Gurugram, and at that time, her mother Nisha Singhania and brother Anurag Singhania were taken into custody by Prayagraj. Meanwhile, Nikita's uncle Sushil Singhania, the fourth accused in the suicide abetment case, is still on the run. Soon after the Bengaluru Police registered the case, the accused locked their home in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur and fled, the police sources said. When the police reached Jaunpur, they pasted notices on their home, asking them to appear within three days. The Bengaluru Police also made a list of the family's close relatives and kept an eye on them. However, the accused only made calls on WhatsApp, which made it difficult for the police to track them. Watch | Atul Subash Case: Father Demands Justice As Search For Estranged Wife Continues × The Singhanias also pleaded for anticipatory bail in the Allahabad High Court. 'Key challenge' The key challenge in taking all three accused to Bengaluru was to ensure that co-passengers did not recognise Nikita during the journey during the late-night flight. The three accused were taken to Bengaluru on a late-night flight, the police said, adding that they were extremely cautious in ensuring that the news of their detention was not out before reaching Bengaluru. If the news had leaked, it would have created huge chaos, as the suicide of Atul Subhash has created a nationwide outrage. 'Never harassed Atul' While being interrogated, Nikita said that she never harassed Atul and was in fact harassed by him. She further said that she would not have left their home if she wanted money. The arrests were made days after the 34-year-old techie accused Nikita and her family of extortion and harassment in an over-an-hour-long video and died by suicide. (With inputs from agencies)

Bengaluru techie suicide: How one phone call helped police track down estranged wife Nikita Singhania

<p>As the probe in the Bengaluru techie suicide case continues, details have emerged that Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash, changed her location every day&nbsp;and made calls only on WhatsApp to not get caught by the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nikita also constantly tried to secure anticipatory bail after the techie's family filed a suicide abetment case against her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, a mistake by her and one phone call gave her location away, and the Bengaluru Police tracked her down to Gurugram, police sources told Indian news agency IANS.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While she moved to a PG accommodation in Gurugram, her mother and brother hid in Jhusi town in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj district. They all communicated on WhatsApp calls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But&nbsp;Nikita made one call, by mistake, to one of her close relatives. Following this, the police tracked the tower location and reached the PG accommodation in Gurugram's Rail Vihar, according to the sources.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/atul-subhash-suicide-case-techies-wife-and-in-laws-arrested-by-police-784075"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Atul Subhash suicide case: Bengaluru techie's wife and in-laws arrested by police</strong></a></p>

<p>The police then detained her and made her call her mother. When her mother received the call, police tracked them to Jhusi town and took them into custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nikita was arrested from Gurugram, and at that time, her mother Nisha Singhania and brother Anurag Singhania were taken into custody by Prayagraj.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Nikita's uncle Sushil Singhania, the fourth accused in the suicide abetment case, is still on the run.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after the Bengaluru Police registered the case, the accused locked their home in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur and fled, the police sources said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When the police reached Jaunpur, they pasted notices on their home, asking them to appear within three days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Bengaluru Police also made a list of the family's close relatives and kept an eye on them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the accused only made calls on WhatsApp, which made it difficult for the police to track them.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Atul Subash Case: Father Demands Justice As Search For Estranged Wife Continues</strong></p>

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<p>The Singhanias also&nbsp;pleaded for anticipatory bail in the Allahabad High Court.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Key challenge'</strong></h2>

<p>The key challenge in taking all three accused to Bengaluru was to ensure that co-passengers did not recognise Nikita during the journey during the late-night flight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The three accused were taken to Bengaluru on a late-night flight, the police said, adding that they were extremely cautious in ensuring that the news of their detention was not out before reaching Bengaluru.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If the news had leaked, it would have created huge chaos, as the suicide of Atul Subhash has created a nationwide outrage.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Never harassed Atul'</strong></h2>

<p>While being interrogated, Nikita said that she never harassed Atul and was in fact harassed by him. She further said that she would not have left their home if she wanted money.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The arrests were made days after the 34-year-old techie accused Nikita and her family of extortion and harassment in an over-an-hour-long video and died by suicide.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the probe in the Bengaluru techie suicide case continues, details have emerged that Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash, changed her location every day and made calls only on WhatsApp to not get caught by the police.

As the probe in the Bengaluru techie suicide case continues, details have emerged that Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash, changed her location every day and made calls only on WhatsApp to not get caught by the police. Nikita also constantly tried to secure anticipatory bail after the techie's family filed a suicide abetment case against her. However, a mistake by her and one phone call gave her location away, and the Bengaluru Police tracked her down to Gurugram, police sources told Indian news agency IANS. While she moved to a PG accommodation in Gurugram, her mother and brother hid in Jhusi town in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj district. They all communicated on WhatsApp calls. But Nikita made one call, by mistake, to one of her close relatives. Following this, the police tracked the tower location and reached the PG accommodation in Gurugram's Rail Vihar, according to the sources. Also read: Atul Subhash suicide case: Bengaluru techie's wife and in-laws arrested by police The police then detained her and made her call her mother. When her mother received the call, police tracked them to Jhusi town and took them into custody. Nikita was arrested from Gurugram, and at that time, her mother Nisha Singhania and brother Anurag Singhania were taken into custody by Prayagraj. Meanwhile, Nikita's uncle Sushil Singhania, the fourth accused in the suicide abetment case, is still on the run. Soon after the Bengaluru Police registered the case, the accused locked their home in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur and fled, the police sources said. When the police reached Jaunpur, they pasted notices on their home, asking them to appear within three days. The Bengaluru Police also made a list of the family's close relatives and kept an eye on them. However, the accused only made calls on WhatsApp, which made it difficult for the police to track them. Watch | Atul Subash Case: Father Demands Justice As Search For Estranged Wife Continues × The Singhanias also pleaded for anticipatory bail in the Allahabad High Court. 'Key challenge' The key challenge in taking all three accused to Bengaluru was to ensure that co-passengers did not recognise Nikita during the journey during the late-night flight. The three accused were taken to Bengaluru on a late-night flight, the police said, adding that they were extremely cautious in ensuring that the news of their detention was not out before reaching Bengaluru. If the news had leaked, it would have created huge chaos, as the suicide of Atul Subhash has created a nationwide outrage. 'Never harassed Atul' While being interrogated, Nikita said that she never harassed Atul and was in fact harassed by him. She further said that she would not have left their home if she wanted money. The arrests were made days after the 34-year-old techie accused Nikita and her family of extortion and harassment in an over-an-hour-long video and died by suicide. (With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka accounts for more than 25% of all digital-arrest scams reported across India, with a total of Rs 109 crore lost to digital crimes in 2024 in the state alone. Watch for more details!

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Protests by the Lingayat Panchamasali community in Belagavi, Karnataka, turned violent on Tuesday as protesters demanded quotas. The police lathi-charged when protesters tried breaching a security cordon. Watch for more details!

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<p>A family, who belonged to the Indian state of Bihar, was following the directions given on Google Maps while travelling to Goa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the app, instead of taking them to their destination, guided them towards a thick forest zone in Khanapur taluk, Belagavi district.</p>

<p>The situation turned scarier for the family as they had to spend a harrowing night inside their car until the local police rescued them with the help of the villagers, said the police.</p>

<p>Khanapur police inspector Manjunath Nayak said that a family, comprising six to seven members, including children, remained stranded nearly eight kilometres inside the forest.</p>

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<p>“The family, led by Rajdas Ranjitdas from Bihar, had been following Google Maps for their journey to Goa. After passing through Khanapur town, the map directed them to a path between Shirodaga and Hemmadaga villages, leading them 7 kilometres into the Bhimghad wildlife zone on Thursday. With no mobile network in the area, the family spent the night in the car, isolated and unable to contact anyone for help," said Nayak.</p>

<p>“The family, unaware of how to get out of the forest, spent the entire night in their locked car, surrounded by wildlife. The next morning, the family retraced their route for about 3 kilometres, where they regained mobile network coverage. They immediately called the police helpline to report their situation,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Explaining how the family was rescued, Nayak said, “The Belagavi police control room passed the information to the Khanapur police, who used GPS coordinates to locate the family and reach them with the help of villagers."</p>

<p>According to the police official, the family was fortunate to get stranded in a location where they had access to a mobile signal.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how netizens reacted</strong></h2>

<p>The incident sparked a discussion on social media as many people shared their thoughts on the strange incident.</p>

<p>"Not that Google Maps is always accurate, but while travelling long distance to another state, apart from Google Maps, u need Map reading skills, eyes to read markers and directions on highway and most importantly, common sense (sic)," said a user.</p>

<p>"No one should travel by looking at Google Maps," wrote another user.</p>

<p>"It’s time Google prioritises safety over convenience. These tragedies demand accountability and immediate action to prevent more lives from being lost," commented a user.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A family, who belonged to the Indian state of Bihar, was following the directions given on Google Maps while travelling to Goa. However, the app, instead of taking them to their destination, guided them towards a thick forest zone in Khanapur taluk, Belagavi district.

A family, who belonged to the Indian state of Bihar, was following the directions given on Google Maps while travelling to Goa. However, the app, instead of taking them to their destination, guided them towards a thick forest zone in Khanapur taluk, Belagavi district. The situation turned scarier for the family as they had to spend a harrowing night inside their car until the local police rescued them with the help of the villagers, said the police. Khanapur police inspector Manjunath Nayak said that a family, comprising six to seven members, including children, remained stranded nearly eight kilometres inside the forest. Also Read: Car cruising down ‘bridge to nowhere’ plunges into river in UP, three dead “The family, led by Rajdas Ranjitdas from Bihar, had been following Google Maps for their journey to Goa. After passing through Khanapur town, the map directed them to a path between Shirodaga and Hemmadaga villages, leading them 7 kilometres into the Bhimghad wildlife zone on Thursday. With no mobile network in the area, the family spent the night in the car, isolated and unable to contact anyone for help," said Nayak. “The family, unaware of how to get out of the forest, spent the entire night in their locked car, surrounded by wildlife. The next morning, the family retraced their route for about 3 kilometres, where they regained mobile network coverage. They immediately called the police helpline to report their situation,” he added. Explaining how the family was rescued, Nayak said, “The Belagavi police control room passed the information to the Khanapur police, who used GPS coordinates to locate the family and reach them with the help of villagers." According to the police official, the family was fortunate to get stranded in a location where they had access to a mobile signal. Here's how netizens reacted The incident sparked a discussion on social media as many people shared their thoughts on the strange incident. "Not that Google Maps is always accurate, but while travelling long distance to another state, apart from Google Maps, u need Map reading skills, eyes to read markers and directions on highway and most importantly, common sense (sic)," said a user. "No one should travel by looking at Google Maps," wrote another user. "It’s time Google prioritises safety over convenience. These tragedies demand accountability and immediate action to prevent more lives from being lost," commented a user. (With inputs from agencies)

Family tries to reach Goa using Google Maps, reaches forest in Karnataka. Here's how netizens reacted

<p>A promising young Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Harsh Bardhan, aged 26, tragically died in a road accident on Sunday while travelling to assume his first posting in Hassan district&nbsp;of&nbsp;Karnataka state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident occurred as Bardhan, a 2023-batch IPS officer from Madhya Pradesh, was on his way to his first posting in Hassan to begin his duties as a probationary Assistant Superintendent of Police.</p>

<p><strong>Accident details</strong></p>

<p>Bardhan had recently completed his four-week training at the Karnataka Police Academy in Mysuru. According to police reports, the accident occurred when a tyre of the police vehicle he was travelling in reportedly burst, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle veered off the road, crashing into a house and a tree. Bardhan sustained severe head injuries and succumbed&nbsp;at the hospital, while the driver sustained only minor injuries.</p>

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<p><strong>Condolences from leaders</strong></p>

<p>Former Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda shared his condolences, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Tragic loss of 2023 batch IPS probationer Harsha Vardhan in a road accident near Hassan. He was on his way for district training after completing KPA training. India has lost a dedicated young officer in the making."</p>

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<p>Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also expressed his sorrow over the tragic incident. In a post on X, he said, “Saddened to hear about the death of probationary IPS officer Harsh Bardhan in a horrific accident near Kittane border of Hassan-Mysuru Highway. It is very sad that such an accident happened while he was on his way to take charge as an IPS officer. This should not have happened when years of hard work were paying off.”</p>

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A promising young Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Harsh Bardhan, aged 26, tragically died in a road accident on Sunday while travelling to assume his first posting in Hassan district of Karnataka state.

A promising young Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Harsh Bardhan, aged 26, tragically died in a road accident on Sunday while travelling to assume his first posting in Hassan district of Karnataka state. The incident occurred as Bardhan, a 2023-batch IPS officer from Madhya Pradesh, was on his way to his first posting in Hassan to begin his duties as a probationary Assistant Superintendent of Police. Accident details Bardhan had recently completed his four-week training at the Karnataka Police Academy in Mysuru. According to police reports, the accident occurred when a tyre of the police vehicle he was travelling in reportedly burst, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle veered off the road, crashing into a house and a tree. Bardhan sustained severe head injuries and succumbed at the hospital, while the driver sustained only minor injuries. Also read | Maharashtra govt formation: Ex-CM Shinde's son Shrikant refutes rumours of becoming Deputy CM Condolences from leaders Former Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda shared his condolences, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Tragic loss of 2023 batch IPS probationer Harsha Vardhan in a road accident near Hassan. He was on his way for district training after completing KPA training. India has lost a dedicated young officer in the making." Tragic loss of 2023 batch IPS probationer Harsha Vardhan in a road accident near Hassan. He was on his way for district training after completing KPA training. India has lost a dedicated young officer in the making. pic.twitter.com/toX1l2Nc25 — Sadananda Gowda (@DVSadanandGowda) December 1, 2024 × Also read | India farmers' rally: Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida roads choked as protesters sit on crucial highway Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also expressed his sorrow over the tragic incident. In a post on X, he said, “Saddened to hear about the death of probationary IPS officer Harsh Bardhan in a horrific accident near Kittane border of Hassan-Mysuru Highway. It is very sad that such an accident happened while he was on his way to take charge as an IPS officer. This should not have happened when years of hard work were paying off.” ಹಾಸನ - ಮೈಸೂರು ಹೆದ್ದಾರಿಯ ಕಿತ್ತಾನೆ ಗಡಿ ಬಳಿ ಸಂಭವಿಸಿದ ಭೀಕರ ಅಪಘಾತದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರೊಬೆಷನರಿ ಐಪಿಎಸ್ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ ಹರ್ಷಬರ್ಧನ್ ಅವರು ನಿಧನರಾದ ವಿಷಯ ತಿಳಿದು ದುಃಖವಾಯಿತು. ಐಪಿಎಸ್ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿ ಅಧಿಕಾರ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಲು ತೆರಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ವೇಳೆ ಇಂಥದ್ದೊಂದು ದುರ್ಘಟನೆ ಜರುಗಿದೆ ಎನ್ನುವುದು ಬಹಳಾ ಬೇಸರದ ಸಂಗತಿ. ವರ್ಷಗಳ‌ ಕಠಿಣ ಪರಿಶ್ರಮ ಫಲ… pic.twitter.com/VwU86Irabi — Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) December 2, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

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Karnataka government-affiliated hospitals have raised their rates by 20%, affecting various medical services. The increase comes amid rising operational costs and has sparked concerns about accessibility to healthcare.

Karnataka Government-Affiliated Hospitals Hike Rates By 20% and More

<p>Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been summoned by the Lokayukta police to appear before it on Wednesday (Nov 6) for questioning in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment case.</p>

<p>Earlier, the Lokayukta police questioned Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi BM in connection with the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes after a court declared that the governor was within his rights to allow the questioning of the CM by the Lokayukta.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ed-files-money-laundering-case-against-karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah-in-muda-scam-763275"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;ED files money laundering case against CM Siddaramaiah in ‘MUDA’ scam; his wife offers to return plots</strong></a></p>

<p>Later in the day, Siddaramaiah confirmed that he would appear before the Mysuru Lokayukta regarding the investigation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Yes, Mysore Lokayukta has issued a notice regarding MUDA. I will go to Mysore Lokayukta on 6th November," Siddaramaiah said.</p>

<p>The land scam case is linked to the MUDA scheme, according to which 50 per cent of developed land would be allocated to individuals who had relinquished undeveloped land for residential projects.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Accused Of Illegalities In Land Allotment To Wife</strong></p>

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<p>Social activists alleged that the process involved irregularities, which led to a significant financial loss to the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CM Siddaramaiah’s wife, Parvathi, was summoned out of those involved in the case, by Lokayukta police on October 25.</p>

<p>However, Siddaramaiah has denied all the allegations, calling it "politically motivated", adding that the land allotment to his wife took place during BJP&nbsp;administration, framing it as a legitimate compensation process.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been summoned by the Lokayukta police to appear before it on Wednesday (Nov 6) for questioning in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment case.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been summoned by the Lokayukta police to appear before it on Wednesday (Nov 6) for questioning in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment case. Earlier, the Lokayukta police questioned Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi BM in connection with the case. This comes after a court declared that the governor was within his rights to allow the questioning of the CM by the Lokayukta. Also read: ED files money laundering case against CM Siddaramaiah in ‘MUDA’ scam; his wife offers to return plots Later in the day, Siddaramaiah confirmed that he would appear before the Mysuru Lokayukta regarding the investigation. "Yes, Mysore Lokayukta has issued a notice regarding MUDA. I will go to Mysore Lokayukta on 6th November," Siddaramaiah said. The land scam case is linked to the MUDA scheme, according to which 50 per cent of developed land would be allocated to individuals who had relinquished undeveloped land for residential projects. Watch | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Accused Of Illegalities In Land Allotment To Wife × Social activists alleged that the process involved irregularities, which led to a significant financial loss to the state. CM Siddaramaiah’s wife, Parvathi, was summoned out of those involved in the case, by Lokayukta police on October 25. However, Siddaramaiah has denied all the allegations, calling it "politically motivated", adding that the land allotment to his wife took place during BJP administration, framing it as a legitimate compensation process. (With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah summoned by Lokayukta for questioning in Mysuru Land scam case

<p>Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao made a controversial remark about Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, saying that he consumed meat and possibly beef, triggering off the next major political controversy ahead of the assembly election in Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Karnataka minister further said that Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, was not a fundamentalist but Savarkar was.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the remarks, both the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) condemned the remarks, calling them an insult to the freedom fighter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, the BJP also started protesting and Savarkar's grandson even threatened to file a defamation suit against the Karnataka leader. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Savarkar, a 'Chitpavan Brahmin', used to eat meat. He was a non-veg eater and he was not against cow slaughter... Some say that he used to eat beef as well. As a Brahmin, he used to eat meat and was openly propagating eating meat," Rao said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-rajya-sabha-mp-sanjay-raut-sentenced-to-15-days-in-jail-in-defamation-case-762130"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;India: Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut sentenced to 15 days in jail in defamation case</strong></a></p>

<p>BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi criticised Congress and demanded that the party name any of its top leaders who were handed down double life imprisonment and lodged at the cellular jail in Andaman-Nicobar Islands by the British.</p>

<p>"Insulting Veer Savarkar, who was an inspiration to revolutionaries in the country, is akin to spitting on the moon," BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Kanhaiya Kumar, who raises 'Bharat tere tukde honge' slogan, is embraced. Red carpet is rolled out for those who consider Afzal Guru (Parliament attack convict) a hero...What kind of 'mohabbat ki dukan' Rahul Gandhi has opened where the martyrs and freedom fighters are insulted?" he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam also condemned the statement and warned the Congress party against repeatedly maligning Savarkar, revered by many in Maharashtra for his role in India’s freedom struggle.</p>

<p>"Once again, the Congress party has made a very low-level comment against Swatantra Veer Savarkar. The statement made by the Karnataka Health Minister is completely condemnable; it is an insult to him," Nirupam said in a video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I want to tell the Congress and threaten them that the people of Maharashtra love Savarkar ji very much and if they keep insulting him like this again and again, then the people of Maharashtra will bury the Congress party in the ground, so the Congress party should stop insulting Savarkar," he said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, &nbsp;the grandson of Veer Savarkar Ranjit Savarkar accused Congress of defaming his grandfather ahead of upcoming elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that the Congress was attempting to divide Hindu society along caste lines, a strategy reminiscent of British colonial-era policies.</p>

<p>"This is a strategy of Congress to defame Savarkar time and again, particularly when elections are coming. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi was doing it, and now his leaders are making statements... Congress has shown its real face," Ranjit Savarkar said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao made a controversial remark about Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, saying that he consumed meat and possibly beef, triggering off the next major political controversy ahead of the assembly election in Maharashtra.

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao made a controversial remark about Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, saying that he consumed meat and possibly beef, triggering off the next major political controversy ahead of the assembly election in Maharashtra. Karnataka minister further said that Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, was not a fundamentalist but Savarkar was. Following the remarks, both the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) condemned the remarks, calling them an insult to the freedom fighter. Moreover, the BJP also started protesting and Savarkar's grandson even threatened to file a defamation suit against the Karnataka leader. "Savarkar, a 'Chitpavan Brahmin', used to eat meat. He was a non-veg eater and he was not against cow slaughter... Some say that he used to eat beef as well. As a Brahmin, he used to eat meat and was openly propagating eating meat," Rao said. Also read: India: Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut sentenced to 15 days in jail in defamation case BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi criticised Congress and demanded that the party name any of its top leaders who were handed down double life imprisonment and lodged at the cellular jail in Andaman-Nicobar Islands by the British. "Insulting Veer Savarkar, who was an inspiration to revolutionaries in the country, is akin to spitting on the moon," BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh said. "Kanhaiya Kumar, who raises 'Bharat tere tukde honge' slogan, is embraced. Red carpet is rolled out for those who consider Afzal Guru (Parliament attack convict) a hero...What kind of 'mohabbat ki dukan' Rahul Gandhi has opened where the martyrs and freedom fighters are insulted?" he added. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam also condemned the statement and warned the Congress party against repeatedly maligning Savarkar, revered by many in Maharashtra for his role in India’s freedom struggle. "Once again, the Congress party has made a very low-level comment against Swatantra Veer Savarkar. The statement made by the Karnataka Health Minister is completely condemnable; it is an insult to him," Nirupam said in a video. "I want to tell the Congress and threaten them that the people of Maharashtra love Savarkar ji very much and if they keep insulting him like this again and again, then the people of Maharashtra will bury the Congress party in the ground, so the Congress party should stop insulting Savarkar," he said. Meanwhile, the grandson of Veer Savarkar Ranjit Savarkar accused Congress of defaming his grandfather ahead of upcoming elections. He said that the Congress was attempting to divide Hindu society along caste lines, a strategy reminiscent of British colonial-era policies. "This is a strategy of Congress to defame Savarkar time and again, particularly when elections are coming. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi was doing it, and now his leaders are making statements... Congress has shown its real face," Ranjit Savarkar said. (With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka minister says 'Savarkar used to eat meat', sparks outrage

In the Indian state of Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah's wife has ordered to surrender 14 plots of land which is worth around 67 million dollars after the ED filed a money laundering case against him. The Karnataka CM is accused of Illegally allotting these plots to his wife. Watch to know more.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Accused Of Illegalities In Land Allotment To Wife

<p>Karnataka government withdrew open consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct inquiries in the state, alleging that the bureau was functioning in a "motivated matter" and had a "biased approach".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government announced the decision during a cabinet meeting&nbsp;chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The opposition claimed that the CBI was ordered by the Bharatiya Janata Party to target its leaders, especially before the elections. It further ruled out any link to Mysuru Urban Development Authority, or MUDA, land scam allegations against&nbsp;Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.</p>

<p>Law Minister HK Patil said that it was not prompted by the Karnataka High Court's ruling upholding Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s probe sanction against the CM in the MUDA site allotment case.</p>

<p>"We are withdrawing open consent for CBI investigation in the state. We are expressing our concerns about the misuse of the agency. They are biased... that is why are taking this decision," Patil said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-court-orders-lokayukta-probe-against-cm-siddaramaiah-in-the-muda-case-761960"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Karnataka court orders Lokayukta probe against CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA case</strong></a></p>

<p>"This is not because of MUDA (land scam)..." Patil said at a press briefing, stressing, "Whole Cabinet expresses solidarity with Chief Minister...we have encouraged him to fight back."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In all cases, we have referred to the CBI, they have not filed chargesheets...leaving many cases pending. They also refused to investigate the cases we sent. There are numerous such instances."</p>

<p>Patil stressed that this is meant to "control them (the CBI) from taking the wrong path".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The Governor, who is the highest authority in the state, has upheld a false allegation against the state government. Where are the documents to show the involvement of the CM in the MUDA case?” he said.</p>

<h2><strong>Why did the government decide&nbsp;to withdraw consent?</strong></h2>

<p>Patil said that the CBI and Centre have not been judiciously using their instrumentalities. "So, case-by-case, we will verify and give (consent) to the CBI, general consent has been withdrawn.”</p>

<p>He noted that “in the case of the CM, the court has directed a Lokayukta inquiry. The question of the withdrawal of general consent to the CBI is not linked to the MUDA case.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India: Karnataka Governor approves prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA ‘scam’</strong></p>

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<p>“Over the last 18 months or so, the CBI has been functioning in a motivated manner. Only office-bearers of one party are facing a probe. This shows a biased approach,” he said.</p>

<p>With this decision, Karnataka has now joined the Opposition-ruled states, including Punjab, Jharkhand, Kerala, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Mizoram, Telangana, Meghalaya and Tamil Nadu, which have withdrawn general consent in the past.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>CM Siddaramaiah faces 'quit' calls from his party&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been facing demands from the opposition as well as his party to resign after a trial court ordered filing of charges in connection with the alleged MUDA land scam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>KB Koliwad, a five-time MLA and former Assembly Speaker, has suggested Siddaramaiah step down to avoid any further embarrassment to the party.</p>

<p>"He can be Chief Minister again after he clears this blemish... this is my personal request," the Congress leader said.</p>

<p>"... this is what I think. There are two judgments...one by the High Court and the other by the people's court. Under such circumstances, this situation is being utilised by the opposition parties. Yesterday itself, Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) spoke in Haryana," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So, to avoid this, I request the Chief Minister to resign. After he clears this blemish, he can return... after all, he is supported by all MLAs and Congress high command," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Karnataka government withdrew open consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct inquiries in the state, alleging that the bureau was functioning in a "motivated matter" and had a "biased approach".

Karnataka government withdrew open consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct inquiries in the state, alleging that the bureau was functioning in a "motivated matter" and had a "biased approach". The government announced the decision during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The opposition claimed that the CBI was ordered by the Bharatiya Janata Party to target its leaders, especially before the elections. It further ruled out any link to Mysuru Urban Development Authority, or MUDA, land scam allegations against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Law Minister HK Patil said that it was not prompted by the Karnataka High Court's ruling upholding Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s probe sanction against the CM in the MUDA site allotment case. "We are withdrawing open consent for CBI investigation in the state. We are expressing our concerns about the misuse of the agency. They are biased... that is why are taking this decision," Patil said. Also read: Karnataka court orders Lokayukta probe against CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA case "This is not because of MUDA (land scam)..." Patil said at a press briefing, stressing, "Whole Cabinet expresses solidarity with Chief Minister...we have encouraged him to fight back." "In all cases, we have referred to the CBI, they have not filed chargesheets...leaving many cases pending. They also refused to investigate the cases we sent. There are numerous such instances." Patil stressed that this is meant to "control them (the CBI) from taking the wrong path". “The Governor, who is the highest authority in the state, has upheld a false allegation against the state government. Where are the documents to show the involvement of the CM in the MUDA case?” he said. Why did the government decide to withdraw consent? Patil said that the CBI and Centre have not been judiciously using their instrumentalities. "So, case-by-case, we will verify and give (consent) to the CBI, general consent has been withdrawn.” He noted that “in the case of the CM, the court has directed a Lokayukta inquiry. The question of the withdrawal of general consent to the CBI is not linked to the MUDA case.” Watch | India: Karnataka Governor approves prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA ‘scam’ × “Over the last 18 months or so, the CBI has been functioning in a motivated manner. Only office-bearers of one party are facing a probe. This shows a biased approach,” he said. With this decision, Karnataka has now joined the Opposition-ruled states, including Punjab, Jharkhand, Kerala, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Mizoram, Telangana, Meghalaya and Tamil Nadu, which have withdrawn general consent in the past. CM Siddaramaiah faces 'quit' calls from his party Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been facing demands from the opposition as well as his party to resign after a trial court ordered filing of charges in connection with the alleged MUDA land scam. KB Koliwad, a five-time MLA and former Assembly Speaker, has suggested Siddaramaiah step down to avoid any further embarrassment to the party. "He can be Chief Minister again after he clears this blemish... this is my personal request," the Congress leader said. "... this is what I think. There are two judgments...one by the High Court and the other by the people's court. Under such circumstances, this situation is being utilised by the opposition parties. Yesterday itself, Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) spoke in Haryana," he said. "So, to avoid this, I request the Chief Minister to resign. After he clears this blemish, he can return... after all, he is supported by all MLAs and Congress high command," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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