Six Naxalites surrendered in Bengaluru on Wednesday in the presence of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Home Minister G Parameshwara, and senior police officials.
Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara comments on the HMPV virus, assuring it is not dangerous. He also dismisses allegations of political motives behind dinner meetings, stressing the gathering was for New Year's and upcoming SC/ST Convention.
"The police department took all necessary precautions, and the youth celebrated peacefully. I extend my congratulations and gratitude to them for this. This year, I hope the opposition leaders cooperate in the state development," an official statement added.
The death toll in the fire incident in Karnataka's Hubbali has increased to three as one more Ayyappa Maladharis (devotees of Lord Ayyappa) succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.
The Congress will hold its CWC meeting on December 26 in Belagavi and the centenary celebration of Mahatma Gandhi's historic 1924 Belagavi Session on December 27.
`Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara assures peaceful New Year and Christmas celebrations in Bengaluru. Emphasizing traffic regulation and safety, he acknowledges previous incidents but trusts Bengaluru's police to ensure a smooth festive season.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday refused to comment on the case against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CT Ravi, stating that since the case is in court, it is "not right" to discuss it.
Addressing the media, Parmeshwara said "An FIR has been filed against him (CT Ravi) after the complaint. He will be produced before the court today. I'm not aware of the injury to his head. Police have taken action after consultation with the chairman. CT Ravi's complaint will be also exa