The New Indian Express Bengaluru - December 29, 2024

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December 29, 2024

Rape, Honey Trap Case: 2k-Page Chargesheet Against Munirathna

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Friday submitted a 2,481-page chargesheet in the rape and honey trap case registered against Rajarajeshwari Nagar BJP MLA Munirathna to the special court here.

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Kashmiriyat on display amid first big snowfall

PEOPLE in the Valley showed what Kashmiriyat is all about by opening their homes and mosques to tourists stranded at different places following the season's first major snowfall.

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Reddy, steady, go: Emotional hundred saves India at MCG

IT was tense. It was emotional. The scenes had all the ingredients of a blockbuster Tollywood movie. The protagonist on the field was playing his trade. Enacting one of India's greatest fightbacks. The celebrations too had the spring of movies.

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6 Roerich works for Delhi expo to mark his 150th birth anniv

SIX paintings of renowned Russian painter and philosopher Nicholas K Roerich were moved from Bengaluru's Chitrakala Parishath (CKP) to New Delhi's National Gallery for Modern Art (NGMA) last week.

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Putin Says Sorry for Azerbaijani Plane Crash

VLADIMIR Putin obliquely admitted on Saturday that Russian air defence had by mistake shot down an Azerbaijani Airlines plane that tried to land in Grozny before crashing, breaking the Kremlin's silence as speculation mounted over Russian culpability.

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Kolar farmer distributes bananas free as prices crash

A farmer, who had cultivated banana on three acres of land, harvested the crop on Saturday and distributed it to people free of cost owing to the fall in prices of the produce.

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When Scams, Dastardly Crimes Shook State

Peace in the bustling Brookfield area of Bangalore's Whitefield was shattered when a low-intensity Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off on the afternoon of March 1 in Rameshwaram Cafe, driving customers helter-skelter.

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K'TAKA GRABBED ATTENTION FOR ALL WRONG REASONS

2024 was one of the busiest years for law enforcing agencies with the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Whitefield, sensational Renukaswamy murder allegedly involving actor Darshan and alleged sexual exploitation and kidnapping by former minister and JDS MLA HD Revanna and his two sons Prajwal and Suraj.

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Chitra Santhe to be held on Jan 5

THE upcoming 22nd edition of Chitra Santhe will be held both online and offline.

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NICE-10 route complete's a year, fetches ₹1 cr profit

THE Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation's (BMTC) NICE-10 route has gained significant popularity among commuters, generating Rs 1 crore in monthly revenue for the bus corporation.

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Traffic advisory

MG Road Metro station to stay shut for boarding after 11 pm on Dec 31, flyovers out of bounds

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Vajpayee, sarva sparshi who touched everyone's hearts, says Balbir Punj

IN 2001, during a flight journey, the then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee insisted on sharing a task that few would expect from a leader of his stature.

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HC: No need for consent of rape accused for adoption of baby born out of assault

Quashing an endorsement issued by a sub-registrar rejecting an application by a couple for registration of an adoption deed, insisting that they get the consent of the child's biological father, who is a rape accused in jail, the Karnataka High Court has directed the official to register it without any consent.

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Accused's plea to discard mentally-ill victim's evidence rejected

REJECTING the contention of an accused that the statement of the minor victim of sexual assault cannot be given credence and her evidence in cross-examination should be discarded because she is mentally unsound, the Karnataka High Court refused to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against him.

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4 Transfer ₹12.5cr From Payment Firm, Nabbed

The East CEN police have arrested four people from Gujarat, including the relationship manager of a private bank there, for cheating a payment company by stealing the accounts data and transferring Rs 12.5 crore using fake Corporate Internet Banking (CIB) forms.

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Cops open fire at dacoit in Dharwad, arrest him

THE DHARWAD police opened fire on an interstate dacoit who was trying to escape after a failed robbery bid and arrested him, on the outskirts of the city on Saturday morning.

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Drink water, but not in excess, doctors warn

Overconsumption can lead to drop in sodium levels in blood potentially resulting in severe health issues

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BJP wants Priyank sacked, arrested: BJP

Police take action against accused only after intense protests by BJP workers

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2024: A Troubled Year in Paradise for Karnataka

Karnataka is a mini India. Historically, its culture and heritage, both socially and politically, have always been vantage points. Its development is unparalleled since re-organisation, with 7.2% growth in GDP year-on-year and 16% increase in receipts with a fiscal deficit under 2.7%. Its pivotal position is due largely to its climate, work culture, and conducive and inclusive political ambiance. Bengaluru, its crown jewel, thrived at the cost of an imbalance disfavouring Kittur and Kalyana Karnataka regions.

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Let there be probe, no way involved in contractor's suicide, says Priyank

KARNATAKA RDPR and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge here on Saturday said he is no way responsible for Bidar contractor Sachin Panchala's suicide and requested Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara to initiate a probe into the case for the truth to come out.

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Let CBI Probe All Old Cases Against Munirathna, Says DK Suresh

FORMER Bengaluru Rural MP DK Suresh here on Saturday said BJP should take the initiative to hand over all cases related to Rajarajeshwari Nagar MLA Munirathna to CBI.

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A Year Of Political Upheavals

It was a politically charged year marked by scams and scandals allegedly involving politicians, and elections that saw oscillating fortunes for parties and their top leaders.

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Koppal greens oppose N-plant near bear sanctuary, monolithic site

KOPPAL farmers, social activists, ecologists and history lovers have opposed a survey to set up a nuclear power plant near Arasinakeri Bear Sanctuary and Hirebenkala Megalithic sites.

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Kerala's women electorate 2nd highest in India

KERALA is now the state with the second-highest electoral gender ratio in India.

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Ramadoss clashes with son over PMK post for grandson

A public spat broke out between PMK founder S Ramadoss and his son and party president Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday over the appointment of Parasuraman Mukundan, grandson of Ramadoss, as the party's new youth wing president.

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Spiritual salvation': Four end life in TN suicide pact

FOUR people, including a woman and her two children, were found dead at a private farmhouse along the Girivalam path in Tiruvannamalai on Saturday in a suspected suicide pact for 'spiritual emancipation'.

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KTR: I'm not to blame for procedural irregularities

CHALLENGING the ACB case in the alleged Formula-E race irregularities, former municipal administration minister KT Rama Rao in his affidavit contended that the FIR was registered without conducting a preliminary inquiry as mandated by law.

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Suspense over RTC strike in K'taka continues

THE meeting that was supposed to be held on Friday by the Labour Commissioner to resolve the issues faced by the employees of road transport corporations, following the call for an indefinite strike from December 31, has been postponed to Monday (December 30).

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Varsity rape case: Madras HC orders SIT probe

Court tells govt to pay ₹25L compensation to survivor, says actions of victim-shaming & blaming kill soul of woman

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Man fakes as cop during Pawan's tour

THE police on Saturday arrested a 41-year-old man for impersonating as an IPS officer during Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Pawan Kalyan's visit to Parvathipuram-Manyam district.

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Why Are Rich Indians Deserting India?

Rich Indians, having emotionally seceded from their country for some time now, are moving bag, baggage and business out of India, joining an elite international set.

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WOMEN RULED THE YEAR IN INDIE FILMS

Something unusual happened at the movies for me at the very start of 2024.

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Over 18L gave up citizenships in 13 yrs, says govt

MORE than 18 lakh Indians have renounced their citizenship in the last 13 years, opting for nationality of 135 countries, according to government data presented in the Rajya Sabha.

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Sindhu and Sai: Love-Game and Match Point

They say marriages are made in heaven. This surely matches one. By the admission of the bride and groom, it did bloom on a flight, mid-air.

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NIA seizes cellphones in raid against Maoists

IN a move to combat left-wing extremism in the Naxal hotbeds of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at multiple locations in both states, officials said on Saturday.

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Military diplomacy: Indian Navy's 3rd warship visits Casablanca within a year

AS part of efforts to bolster bilateral relations and naval cooperation with Morocco, Indian naval ship (INS) Tushil docked at Casablanca and both the navies will engage in an exercise.

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New norms for traffic at Myanmar border

In view of the inconvenience faced by people near the India-Myanmar border, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to allow cross-border movements of those living 10 kilometres of the frontier, officials said on Saturday.

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Ex-PM cremated with full state honours

President, top political leaders & several foreign dignitaries bid adieu to the architect of economic liberalisation

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Multi-disaster response vehicle at Mahakumbh

AS part of Mahakumbh preparations, a state-of-the-art multi-disaster response vehicle has been deployed to enhance safety and disaster readiness at the mela arena.

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Beed murder mastermind's assets to be seized: Fadnavis

MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday ordered the police to confiscate the properties of the prime accused in the Beed sarpanch murder case.

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ED Raids Premises of 6-Time Cong MLA in C'garh Liquor Scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted raids at the residences of six-time Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma, his son Harish, and Congress leader Raju Sahu in Chhattisgarh as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged liquor scam in the state, official sources said.

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Heavy snow, rain good for health of glaciers

ALTHOUGH the Meteorological Centre has described the recent snowfall and rain in Uttarakhand as a \"relief,\" glaciologists caution that these weather patterns should be seen as a critical indicator for vigilance.

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Protests, poster wars come out in open as factionalism rocks BJP in Gujarat

FACTIONALISM within the Gujarat BJP has intensified following the recent appointments of mandal and taluka presidents, leading to widespread dissent.

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Ex-forest minister's son grilled by ED in Corbett tree felling

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the family of Uttarakhand's former Forest Minister Harak Singh Rawat for land fraud and illegal tree felling in the Corbett Tiger Reserve.

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Heavy snow, rain good for health of glaciers

ALTHOUGH the Meteorological Centre has described the recent snowfall and rain in Uttarakhand as a \"relief,\" glaciologists caution that these weather patterns should be seen as a critical indicator for vigilance.

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Calls For Swift Probe Into Jet Crash

The European Union's top diplomat on Saturday called for a \"swift, independent\" probe into the Azerbaijan Airlines crash, after the US suggested the incident may have been caused by a Russian anti-aircraft missile.

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Pak soldier killed, 7 wounded in clashes with Afghan forces

A Pakistani paramilitary soldier was killed and seven others wounded in cross-border exchanges of fire with Afghanistan's forces, a security source said on Saturday, while hundreds of Afghans protested against the deadly air strikes that sparked the clashes.

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RIL Acquires Karkinos for ₹375 Crore

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries on Saturday said it has acquired technology-driven and oncology-focused healthcare platform Karkinos for ₹375 crore.

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Credila Financial files for ₹5,000 crore public issue

CREDILA Financial Services, formerly HDFC Credila Financial Services, has filed the pre-filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offer through which it plans to raise ₹5,000 crore.

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Russia Aims to Double Tourism GDP by 2030 from India, China

RUSSIA is looking to double its GDP contribution from tourism by 2030, increasing it from 3.8% to about 10%.

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Luxury Housing Market Shines in 2024

DEMAND for lavish and luxurious housing projects remained resilient in 2024 despite a sharp surge in property prices.

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Voda repays ₹11.6k cr debt, releases pledge on Vi shares

UK-based Vodafone Group has cleared its outstanding dues of nearly ₹11,650 crore (about 109 million pounds) that it had raised against shares of Vodafone Idea.

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Missing The Wood For The Trees

Forests are a natural resource crucial to feeding and regulating rainfall cycles. They also provide essential biodiversity – being home to millions of species of plants and animals – for the coupled existence of humankind and nature.

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Washington plays supporting role in India's fightback

SCOTT Boland was running at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is his backyard. Every time he turns up there, the Victorian pacer has done something special. On Saturday, he was going up against Nitish K Reddy.

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Rise of women sports in country, in crowd and in spirit

The 2024 Women's Asian Champions Trophy semifinal in Rajgir, Bihar, showcased a surge in women's sports popularity, exceeding expectations and highlighting a broader national trend of increased viewership and participation.

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Arsenal Maintain Title Pursuit With Narrow Victory

DECLAN Rice is hoping 2025 brings silverware for Arsenal but knows they need some help to deny a rampant Liverpool the Premier League title.

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BFC Post Thrilling Away Win Over Chennaiyin FC

RYAN Williams scored a brace as Bengaluru FC posted a thrilling 4-2 victory over Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.

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Nitish K Reddy A STAR IS BORN

Youngster from Andhra cracks scintillating ton to stamp his arrival, rescues India in the process; Family support & vital lessons at domestic setup reasons behind his rise

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Carlsen quits world chess event over jeans row

CHESS number one Magnus Carlsen has quit a World Championship event in New York after being fined and threatened with exclusion for breaching the dress code by wearing jeans.

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Band of Likely Brothers

The young percussion ensemble must go beyond fusion formulas to make a musical mark

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Band of Likely Brothers

The young percussion ensemble must go beyond fusion formulas to make a musical mark

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The Cat is Out of the Bag in Indian Political Symbolanza

Political rhetoric is a weapon of innovative aggression. The bag wars between the Congress and BJP started when Priyanka Gandhi arrived in Parliament with a 'Palestine' bag.

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Holding Fort in the Happiest Country

Traditionally built on strategic locations, Bhutan's elaborate dzong architecture blends function, aesthetics, and cultural symbolism

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The Talented Mr Palekar

The memoir turns the lens inward and reveals interesting facets of this star of the 70s cinema

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