The Waqf property dispute has unsettled farmers in Karnataka’s Yadgiri and Dharwad districts, as land records now list ancestral farmlands as ‘Waqf property.’ This change, affecting compensation and government benefits, has prompted calls for government intervention to safeguard farmers' ownership rights.
Bengaluru police arrested Ramzan Sheikh, a Bangladeshi national residing illegally for 10 years using forged documents. Previously jailed over a worker's suicide, Sheikh now faces further investigation, with authorities probing his wife's nationality and his activities under a false identity.
In Bengaluru, auto driver Girish returned a passenger’s lost gold chain, winning admiration across social media. Chitra, the passenger, shared a viral video expressing her gratitude, and auto service Nagara praised his honesty, noting how their system could assist in such situations.
Karnataka BJP MP Tejasvi Surya completed Goa’s Ironman Triathlon in 8 hours and 27 minutes, becoming the first politician to achieve this. PM Modi lauded his feat, calling it inspiring for youth fitness, while Surya pledged to promote fitness across India.
A young woman survived a 12-hour rescue after slipping into Tumakuru's Maidala Lake while taking a selfie. In another incident, Assam worker Julius Hanse, 30, died in Dabaspet near Bengaluru when heavy material fell on him during a machinery inspection; investigations are ongoing.
This deterioration marks the first instance this season in which all three cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) simultaneously recorded 'very poor' air quality, highlighting a broader concern as pollution levels surge.
Ayodhya’s Deepotsav 2024 aims to set a world record with 2.8 million diyas illuminating the Saryu riverfront. Under CM Yogi Adityanath’s vision, 30,000 volunteers create a stunning 80,000-diya Swastik, symbolizing auspiciousness and unity in a grand display of heritage and devotion.
Dr. Purushottam Bilimale, Chairman of the Kannada Development Authority, called for strict enforcement of Kannada nameplates in Karnataka. He emphasized the decline of Kannada usage due to English preferences and urged Kannadigas to teach the language to newcomers, reinforcing their duty to the state.
The incident has taken place in a time when the security forces of Jammu and Kashmir have been on heightened alert in response to the Diwali festival period. This has emerged as the latest in the recent string of violence within the region within the recent past despite the tightened security.
MP Tejasvi Surya sets a new record by completing the challenging Ironman race in Goa, encompassing a 1900m swim, 90km cycling, and a 21.1km run.
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