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Bengaluru: Avadhoota Vinay Guruji performed special puja and offered flowers to the Goddess as part of the Navaratri celebrations at an ashram near Uttarahalli in Bengaluru. Several religious rituals were conducted at the ashram with devotion to mark the auspicious festival. Hundreds of devotees participated in the special puja performed by the spiritual leader.Devotees offered prayers after having darshan of the Goddess and expressed their gratitude. The ashram premises witnessed a large gathering, reflecting the enthusiasm and devotional fervour surrounding the Navaratri festivities.

Bengaluru: Congress leader S. Manohar has demanded that Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy publicly release documents and evidence supporting his repeated allegations of corruption and sting operations. Criticising Kumaraswamy’s recent choice of words, Manohar said his statements were not befitting the stature of a person holding a constitutional office. Instead of making political allegations, Kumaraswamy should produce supporting evidence and initiate legal action against those found guilty, he said. The Congress leader raised 10 questions concerning Kumaraswamy’s political positions, alliance with the BJP, statements on CD and pen drive cases, and his stand on various investigations.Congress lists 10 questions The questions raised by the Congress include:Where are the pen drive documen...

Nagpur: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) organised Vijayadashami route marches in different parts of the country as part of its annual celebrations, with volunteers taking part in programmes in Kerala and Maharashtra. In Thiruvananthapuram, RSS volunteers dressed in the organisation’s full uniform participated in a Path Sanchalan in the Kodunganoor area near Vattiyoorkavu. They marched along the main roads to the accompaniment of traditional band music and bugle calls. In Nagpur, Maharashtra, RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat attended the Bal-Shishu Vijayadashami Utsav organised by Ajni Bhag of Nagpur Mahanagar on October 17, 2026.The event featured young RSS volunteers, or Swayamsevaks, who showcased their enthusiasm and discipline as part of the Vijayadashami celebrations. The ...

Chandigarh : Punjab Congress in-charge Sachin Pilot on Sunday welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s upcoming visit to Punjab but said concrete and effective measures were needed to address the state’s deteriorating law and order situation. Speaking to reporters, Pilot said the Centre had a responsibility to prevent the entry of illegal arms and drugs through the borders. He argued that stronger measures should have been taken earlier to control the situation. “Law and order is a state subject, and killings are taking place here continuously,” Pilot said, alleging that the state government had failed to maintain law and order.  Pilot said he and Punjab Congress president Pargat Singh had been travelling across the state, meeting families affected by killings and offering them support. ...

Mumbai : The Mumbai Police have intensified their investigation into the shooting incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car by unidentified assailants. DCP Mohit Garg confirmed that the actor was safe and had not sustained any injuries. According to Garg, the incident occurred at around 7 pm as Shroff was leaving a private event. The actor’s car was allegedly targeted in the shooting. Two people sustained injuries in the incident. Firdous, the actor’s car driver, suffered an injury to his hand and is out of danger. Another injured person, identified as Chauhan, is undergoing treatment at a hospital.Considering the seriousness of the incident, the police have deployed multiple teams to investigate the case. Various police units are working on the probe, while a forensic team h...

Tadepalli: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday alleged that party candidates were being prevented from filing nominations, raising concerns over the conduct of the nomination process in the state. Jagan claimed that large numbers of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) workers were present at nomination centres when candidates arrived to submit their papers, allegedly with the police facilitating their presence. He alleged that YSRCP candidates, in contrast, were permitted to enter the premises with only four people accompanying them.According to Jagan, nomination papers of YSRCP candidates were snatched and torn at the centres, preventing them from completing the filing process. He further alleged that these incidents took p...

Chikkaballaapura: Spiritual strength is essential to finding solutions to conflicts and problems confronting the world, and individuals must take responsibility for addressing them rather than blaming others, Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai said on Sunday. Delivering a benediction during religious and cultural programmes marking the eighth day of Sharada Navaratri at Satya Sai Grama in Muddenahalli, he invoked the message of “Satyameva Jayate” (Truth alone triumphs), observing that truth ultimately prevails, even if it takes time. Drawing a parallel with Lord Shiva holding the deadly Halahala poison in his throat for the welfare of the world, Madhusudan Sai said people should accept criticism, insults and praise with equanimity. Maintaining mental balance in all circumstances, he said, was a ha...

Bengaluru: More than 300 women benefited from a free health camp organised by the Bharavase Charitable Foundation in association with the Kaveri Education Society on October 17, as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare for rural women.Held on the Kaveri Education Society premises, the camp offered health check-ups, medical consultations and awareness services, with a focus on the early detection of common health conditions and women-specific health concerns.Screenings were conducted for blood pressure, diabetes and thyroid-related conditions. Medical advice and guidance were also provided to women on various health issues, while the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment was highlighted.Dr Padmini Prasad, founding president of the Bharavase Charitable ...

Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday appealed to protesting sugarcane farmers to withdraw their agitation, assuring them that he was committed to addressing their concerns. Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar said he had sought an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss sugarcane pricing, drought relief and other issues concerning the state. He said he did not want to politicise the farmers’ demands and maintained that he sincerely supported their cause.Shivakumar also said he was willing to take representatives of other political parties along to meet the Prime Minister if they agreed to join him. The appeal comes amid protests by sugarcane farmers demanding action on their grievances, including better prices for their produce. The Chief Minister urg...

Thiruvananthapuram: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) organised a Vijayadashami Path Sanchalan in the Kodunganoor area near Vattiyoorkavu in Thiruvananthapuram as part of its annual Vijayadashami celebrations. RSS volunteers dressed in the organisation’s full uniform marched along the main roads of the area, accompanied by traditional band music.The march was held as part of the organisation’s annual Vijayadashami observances.