Yacoob Mohammed

Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter has sparked a frenzy among experts with regard to how the platform will operate under the new billionaire owner. Asianet Newsable spoke to industry experts to understand how the new 'privatised' Twitter will function.

As the dust over issues like hijab, halal and ban on Muslim vendors, and other issues is yet to settle down, BJP leader NR Ramesh wants to change the names of 300 roads on the City. 
 

Following the spike in COVID cases in Delhi and Haryana and cases sweeping in South Korea, China, Germany and other nations, Karnataka health minister K Sudhakar held a meeting with health officials. The minister, after the meeting said, people from 8 COVID hit nations will be screened on arrival and separate guidelines will be issued.

Two days after the incident of a hoax bomb alert, Bengaluru's famous Bishop Cotton school received a bomb threat. It is said that the administration received the threat over email following which the police were informed. The cops rushed with a bomb and dog squad and carried out search operations.

Following the opposition and a portion of the media labelling Karnataka Home Minister Araga Janendra "unfit" and seeking his resignation for his recent sectarian twist to an alleged road rage murder, Jnanendra expressed his anguish. He further stated that the BJP administration treats everyone equally. Concerning right-wing gangs attacking Muslim pushcart merchants, the HM stated that he has requested a report and has promised action.

As the issue of religious polarisation is at its peak and now the issue over Halal meat and its products is being debated everyday in Karnataka, many companies still depend of Halal certification to export their products. Here we explain the process of Halal certification step-wise.
 

As the Azaan row has hit Karnataka with Hindu right-wing groups claiming it to be a nuisance and demanding banning loudspeakers, the Karnataka cops are beginning to reiterate the High Court order on noise pollution. Interestingly, not just masjids, but temples, churches, pubs, lounges will have to ensure the sound coming from these places does not exceed the prescribed level.

As Ugadi and Hostodku will be celebrated in the South States, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhrapradesh, the Hindu community speaking Kannada and Telugu will be looking forward to the Panchang or Panchangam (a calendar for the year ahead). Asianet Newsable gives you a gist of how your year is going to be.
 

The Karnataka government's school textbook review committee's recommendations seeking alteration to textbooks especially related to Tipu Sultan have sparked off a political war of sorts

• Endowment Department accused of putting road to help land developers near heritage tank.
• The temple tank dates back to 17 century.
• The Muzrai Tasildhar says, the report is false as 1 acre and 33 guntas of tank land is intact.
• The idea of road was cancelled in 2013 and now Infosys is helping to develop the heritage tank.