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KDA chief’s ‘homosexual’ remark on Yakshagana artistes sparks massive outrage in Karnataka; BJP seeks his sacking

Mangaluru, Nov 19 (IANS) The president of the Kannada Development Authority (KDA), Purushothama Bilimale, has ignited a major political and cultural controversy in Karnataka with his remark that many revered Yakshagana artistes are homosexuals, prompting a sharp condemnation from the state Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party.BJP state president and MLA BY Vijayendra immediately came out against Bilimale, terming his remarks as "outrageous," and demanded the state government's quick intervention on the matter, besides his immediate removal from the post."This statement is an insult not only to Yakshagana artistes and the coastal region, but to the entire Hindu community," Vijayendra asserted, adding that the remark "reflects the mindset of the Congress party."Yakshagana is a traditional danc...

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ED raids over 10 locations in Chennai amid probe into illegal money transactions

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Chennai, Nov 19 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday launched an extensive round of searches across Chennai, targeting more than 10 locations as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged illegal money transactions. The coordinated operation, which began early in the morning, created a stir across the city as ED teams fanned out simultaneously into several residential and commercial neighbourhoods.According to sources, ED officials arrived in a convoy and began simultaneous raids in Saidapet, Kotturpuram, KK Nagar, MGR Nagar, Sowcarpet, Kilpauk, Kodambakkam, and parts of Ambattur.The sudden movement of enforcement teams through these areas led to heavy public curiosity, with residents witnessing officers entering multiple premises to conduct verification and seizures.One...

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Nitish Kumar elected JD(U) legislative party leader ahead of Bihar govt formation

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Patna, Nov 19 (IANS) Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Nitish Kumar was once again unanimously elected as the leader of the Janata Dal(United) legislative party on Wednesday.With this decision, it is now confirmed that Nitish Kumar will take oath as Chief Minister on November 20 at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna.This will be a landmark swearing-in ceremony, as Nitish Kumar is set to begin his tenth term as Chief Minister -- a remarkable achievement that underscores his long-standing influence in Bihar’s political landscape.Over the years, he has remained at the centre of coalition politics and is regarded as one of the state’s most experienced administrators.All JD(U) MLAs were present at Wednesday’s meeting, sending a strong message of unity and confidence in Nitish Kumar’s leadersh...

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Rs 4 crore ‘hawala cash’ seized in MP; two arrested on Sagar-Bhopal highway

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Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 19 (IANS) In a major crackdown on illegal money transfer networks, the Sagar district police intercepted a vehicle on the Sagar-Bhopal road in Madhya Pradesh, and recovered Rs 4 crore in unaccounted cash believed to be hawala money destined for Maharashtra. Acting on specific intelligence, a special team of Moti Nagar police station laid a naka near Rahatgarh bypass around 11 p.m. Tuesday. When the vehicle was signalled to stop, the occupants initially tried to speed away but were chased and cornered within minutes. During vehicle checking, bundles of Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes were found cleverly concealed under the rear seats and in secret compartments. Preliminary probe revealed the cash was being transported from Madhya Pradesh to Maharashtra through the hawa...

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K’taka police strike big: Ramamurthynagar duo held, stolen bikes worth ₹37.5 lakh seized

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Bengaluru: In a major crackdown on vehicle thefts, the Whitefield sub-division police have arrested two bike thieves and recovered 20 stolen two-wheelers worth ₹37.5 lakh. The arrests follow a special operation launched after repeated complaints of bike thefts in Mahadevapura and surrounding areas.The case came to light after a resident, Nagaraju, reported the theft of his Yamaha RX parked near Gopalan International School. Taking note of similar incidents, ACP Reena Suvarna formed a special police team comprising Mahadevapura Inspector G. Praveen Babu, PSIs Mahesh, Parashuram and Sunil Kaddi.The team laid a trap and arrested two Ramamurthynagar residents — Manu, son of Dyavegowda, and Sachin, son of Balaraju. Police said the duo had been stealing bikes from several parts of th...

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RJD forced Cong to declare its leader CM face, held gun to its head: PM Modi on Mahagathbandhan ‘feud’

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New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, took a jibe at the 'Mahagathbandhan' (RJD-Congress-Left) over the discord and divide within the alliance and claimed that the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) held 'katta' (country-made gun) on its national ally Congress' head, forcing the latter to accept Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate.The startling charge came while PM Modi addressed a mega rally in Bihar's Arrah district and pointed to intense wrangling and stand-off within the Mahagathbandhan before arriving at a seat-sharing agreement.Notably, the Grand Alliance's seat-sharing agreement was marred by infighting and stern differences and was made public just a day before the withdrawal of nominations of candidates.The reason was apparently divide within the...

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Vijay slams EC’s vote roll revision, calls DMK’s all-party meet ‘political theatre’

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Chennai, Nov 2 (IANS) Boycotting the all-party meeting convened by the ruling DMK on Sunday to discuss the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay launched a scathing attack on both the Election Commission and the State government, alleging that the ongoing exercise was “unconstitutional, politically motivated, and a threat to democracy.”In a strongly worded statement, Vijay said the SIR could lead to mass voter deletions similar to what was witnessed in Bihar, where “lakhs of minority voters were reportedly struck off” during a similar revision. He said the EC’s move lacked transparency and fairness, questioning the feasibility of verifying over 6.36 crore voters in Tamil Nadu within just 30 days.“Such a rushed pr...

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Eight militants of different outfits arrested in Manipur, arms recovered

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Imphal, Nov 2 (IANS) Eight militants of different banned outfits were arrested by security forces from five separate Manipur districts during the past 24 hours, and some arms and ammunition were recovered from them, officials said on Sunday.A police official said that the arrested militants belonging to different extremist groups -- the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) -- were arrested from Jiribam, Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, and Kakching.He said that the hardcore militants were involved in various crimes, including intimidation, forcible collection of subscriptions from people, government employees, contractors and others.Some small arms, an improvised explosive device, Aadhaar/PAN ca...

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TN political parties to move Supreme Court if Election Commission fails to halt SIR drive

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Chennai, Nov 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s political parties on Sunday warned that they would jointly approach the Supreme Court if the Election Commission of India (ECI) fails to suspend the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which they allege could lead to mass voter deletions. The resolution was adopted at an all-party meeting convened by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin at a hotel in T. Nagar.The meeting, attended by leaders of over 40 parties, demanded that the Election Commission immediately stop the ongoing SIR process in Tamil Nadu and other states until clear guidelines and sufficient time for verification are ensured.Invitations had been sent to around 60 parties, though more than 20, including Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor Vijay, the PMK, and Naam Tamilar Katc...

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Three Bengaluru medical students drown in rough seas off Kerala’s Payyambalam beach

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Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2 (IANS) In a tragic incident, three medical students from Bengaluru lost their lives after being swept away by strong waves at the Payyambalam beach in Kerala's Kannur on Sunday, police said. The deceased have been identified as Afnan, Rahanuddeen, and Afras, all hailing from Karnataka and students of a medical college in Bengaluru.According to police sources, the students were part of an eight-member group who had come to Kannur on a leisure trip and ventured into the sea despite warnings about rough conditions.Eyewitnesses said the tragedy occurred around 7 a.m. when the group entered the water for a swim.While some of them remained close to the shore, three students were pulled deeper by powerful undercurrents.Area residents, alerted by the screams of the others...