Agriculture Minister Chaluvaraya Swamy accused the Janata Dal (Secular) of orchestrating disturbances during a recent padayatra in connection with the Keragodu Hanuman flag eviction case. He alleged political motives and interference by outsiders, criticizing the BJP's religious-political agenda in Mandya and warning of a "Shanti Yatra" if peace was disrupted again.
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government and the State Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department to restrict the entry of non-Hindus beyond the flagpole area in the Palani temple and its sub-temples.
Odisha's tableau, highlighting women empowerment and the state's handicraft sector, secured the top spot in the judge's choice category during the 75th Republic Day parade. Gujarat's tableau, featuring the Dhordo tourism village, won first place in the people's choice category
The incident occurred as the family was traveling from Jaipur to Delhi, and the driver lost control of the Jeep Compass car, crashing into a wall.
In a horryfying act in Tumkur, a drunk guy has allegedly committed rape on a 6-year-old girl. Eyewitnesses state that the girl was busy playing in front of her house when the culprit dragged her and committed the crime. A case under POCSO has been registered at the Kotagere police station.
A dispute over the removal of a Hanumadhwaja (saffron flag) in Keragodu village, Mandya district, Karnataka, sparked flag-related controversies. After the police removed the saffron flag, protests ensued. In Bengaluru, a green (Muslim) flag was also removed from Chandni Chowk, following a social media post. The police cited unauthorized installation and enforced regulations.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwara Khandre has temporarily suspended trekking on various mountain peaks due to environmental concerns caused by overcrowding and littering. The ban, enforced until a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is implemented, aims to address the ecological impact and promote responsible tourism.
Maldivian Opposition Jumhooree Party leader, Qasim Ibrahim, has called on President Mohammed Muizzu to formally apologize to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India for his comments following the China trip.
BJP leaders protested at the Mandya district collector's office, condemning the removal of the Hanuman flag in Keragodi. Accusing the Congress government of anti-Hindu actions, they submitted an appeal to the Governor, warning that such policies could disrupt peace. BJP leaders demanded a public apology and criticized alleged insults by Congress members.
In a major setback to INDI allies Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party has won the Chandigarh mayoral elections with 16 votes to its mayoral candidate Manoj Sonkar.
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