Two women, including an Israeli national, were allegedly raped by three men near the Hampi heritage site in Karnataka's Vijayanagara district on the night of March 6, Koppal police said on Saturday.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah honoured veteran actress Shabana Azmi with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 16th International Film Festival in Bengaluru. Legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar was also present on the occasion.
Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka President BY Vijayendra has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disclose the names of ministers allegedly involved in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case.
BJP MLA Mahesh Tenginkai on Sunday strongly condemned the recent incident in Hampi, Karnataka, emphasising the need for the state government to ensure complete security for foreign tourists.
Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday flagged off the 'Stay Fit Karnataka' run, organised by the Karnataka Police, aimed at promoting health among policemen while also raising awareness about drug abuse and cybercrime.
Following the alleged Hampi rape incident in which two women, including an Israeli national, were allegedly raped by three men, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said that the government was taking the incident very seriously and many people have already been arrested.
"The horrific assault and rape of an Israeli national and a homestay owner in Sanapur, Gangavati taluk, Koppal district, is a deeply heinous crime," Karnataka CM posted on X.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday confirmed that 4 per cent of public works contracts will now be reserved for Muslims under a category called Category-II B, while presenting Karnataka government's Budget.
"I have been in public life for 36 years, and I can tell you this is a far-sighted and historic budget that provides justice to all segments of society," he added.
"This budget has neither got certain purpose nor any physical consultation. The state's debt load has increased, and last year's performance was very poor. It is pushing the state into a financial crisis...This is an anti-development budget," Bommai told ANI.
"We have been fighting for justice and will accept whatever the law states. I have been saying from the beginning that this is politically motivated," Shivakumar said.