Samatha Vedike, established in 1978, left an indelible mark on Karnataka’s women’s movement through its collective struggle for women’s rights and activism, to address atrocities against women.
The year was 1980. I had just returned to Mysore from an all-India tour, which was part of my curriculum as an engineering student. Soon, I was at Vijaya Dabbe’s house, she lived on the same street. I went and poured my heart out to her in anger. The…
Nanjegowda was working as a second division assistant (SDA) and was involved in an assault case in 2001. In 2011, he was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment by a court in Magadi, which was upheld by the High Court in 2016.
A pollutant gas, SO2 has major implications for health due to the adverse impact it has on the respiratory system.
Rahul Gandhi will attend the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, at around 10.30 am.
New Delhi:
Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi reached New Delhi in the early hours of Thursday after cutting short his visit to the United States (US) in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Rahul Gandhi will attend the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, at around 10.30 am
Pahalgam Terror Attack: Manjunath Rao and Bharath Bushan were among the 26 people killed in front of their families after confirming their religious identity in Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday. Most of those killed by terrorists were tourists.
Bengaluru:
Bodies of two tourists from Karnataka who were shot dead by the terrorists in the Pahalgam terror attack were brought to the Kempegowda International Airport here on Thursday.
Mahmoud Abbas called for stopping the “Israeli genocide that the Gaza Strip is being subjected to” a top priority. He said that the hostages present an excuse for Israel to attack the Gaza Strip.
Ramallah:
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called Hamas “sons of dogs” and called for the disarmament of the group and the release of the Israeli hostages, CNN reported.
He called for stopping the “Israeli genocide that the Gaza Strip is being subjected to” a top priority. He said that the hostages present an excuse for Israel to attack the Gaza Strip.
In a televised speech from Ramallah on Wednesday, Abbas said, “Sons of dogs, release the hostages and block their justifications.”
Israel has rejected accusations of genocide, stressing that it is fighting the war in Gaza in self-defence and targets Hamas.
The Indian national was arrested by officers from the Airport Police Division once the plane arrived at Changi Airport.
A 20-year-old Indian man has been charged with allegedly molesting a female cabin crew member aboard a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the man, identified as Rajat, allegedly grabbed the 28-year-old staffer and pushed her into the lavatory with him. The incident occurred on February 28 on a flight from Australia. Appearing in court on Tuesday, Rajat said he intended to plead guilty.
In a press release, the Singapore Police Force said that the Singapore Airlines’ cabin crew member was escorting a female passenger to the toilet when she noticed a piece of tissue paper on the floor. As she bent down to pick it up, the 20-year-old allegedly appeared behind her, grasped her and pushed her into the lavatory of the plane, as per SCMP.
A female passenger, who witnessed the incident, immediately sprang into action and helped the victim out of the toilet. The incident was then reported to the cabin supervisor, and the Indian national was arrested by officers from the Airport Police Division once the plane arrived at Changi Airport.
Trump has imposed an additional 145 percent import duties on China, and Beijing responded with its own 125 percent tariffs on US goods. On Wednesday, Trump told reporters he’s working on a “fair deal with China.”
Washington:
A coalition of 12 American states filed a lawsuit Wednesday to challenge the Trump administration’s tariffs, saying the president cannot institute the levies without the approval of Congress.
“President Trump’s insane tariff scheme is not only economically reckless — it is illegal,” Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said in a statement.
The southwestern state is joined by Democratic-led Minnesota, New York, Oregon and others in the filing. Separately, California filed a similar suit a week ago.
President Donald Trump has sent markets into tumult in his second term, turning decades of free trade policy on its head with his “Liberation Day” announcements of new tariffs against numerous countries.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said he was “deeply saddened” by the death of Corporal Hailyang.
New Delhi:
Corporal Tage Hailyang (30), an Indian Air Force staff from Arunachal Pradesh, was on a holiday to Kashmir with his wife. The couple were in Pahalgam yesterday when a group of terrorists opened fire, killing at least 26 people in one of the most heinous terror strikes the Valley has seen. Originally from Tajang village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Ziro, Tage Hailyang was posted at the Indian Air Force base in Srinagar.
The Indian Air Force paid respect to Corporal Hailyang. “All air warriors of the Indian Air Force mourn the loss of Cpl Tage Hailyang in the terror attack at Pahalgam and convey heartfelt condolences to his family in this moment of immense grief. The IAF stands in solidarity with the families of all those who lost their lives and prays for the swift recovery of the injured,” it said in a post on X.
“The Taj Mahal is amazing. A testament to true love, human ingenuity and a tribute to the great country of India,” Vance wrote in the visitor’s diary after his visit.
Agra (UP):
US Vice-President J D Vance on Wednesday visited the Taj Mahal along his Usha Vance wife and their three children, officials said.
“The Taj Mahal is amazing. A testament to true love, human ingenuity and a tribute to the great country of India,” Mr Vance wrote in the visitor’s diary after his visit.
The Vance family landed at the Agra airport from Jaipur on Wednesday, where he was welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, officials said.
“A warm welcome to hon’ble US Vice President Mr JD Vance and his family to Uttar Pradesh, the sacred heartland of India, renowned for its timeless devotion, vibrant culture and spiritual legacy,” Yogi Adityanath posted on X.
