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Election Commission Increases Polling Time In Telangana Due To Heatwave

Asian News International | Thursday May 02, 2024, Hyderabad

In the wake of heatwave conditions prevailing in the state, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the polling hours in various assembly segments of Telangana for the Lok Sabha elections scheduled on May 13.

Lookout Notice, Arrest Warning For Ex PM's Grandson Over Sex Abuse Charges

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday May 02, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka Police team probing sexual harassment allegations against Janata Dal Secular MP Prajwal Revanna has turned down his request for seven days' time to appear before the investigators

<i>Havan</i> At Home Of Deve Gowda's Son Amid Sex Abuse Charges Against Him, Son

Havan At Home Of Deve Gowda's Son Amid Sex Abuse Charges Against Him, Son

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 01, 2024, Holenarasipura (Karnataka)

Smoke billowed as Havan' (fire rituals) flames raged in the scorching summer at JD(S) MLA and former Karnataka Minister HD Revanna's residence in Karnataka's Holenarasipura on Wednesday

"Won't Protect Him": HD Kumaraswamy, Uncle Of Karnataka MP In Video Scandal

Reported by TM Veeraraghav, Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday April 30, 2024, New Delhi

Prajwal Revanna, the Janata Dal (Secular) MP and grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, faces the risk of being forsaken by his uncle HD Kumaraswamy after purported obscene videos - hundreds of them - of Prajwal Revanna went viral.

Deve Gowda's Grandson Likely To Be Suspended By Party Over Sex Scandal

Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Tuesday April 30, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna is likely to be suspended today by his grandfather and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda's party over explicit videos allegedly showing him sexually assaulting multiple women.

"Clips 4-5 Years Old": Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna's Father On Sex Scandal

Reported by Pratibha Raman, Edited by Debanish Achom | Monday April 29, 2024, Bengaluru

HD Revanna, the father of Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna, has accused rivals of creating a conspiracy out of "old videos", a comment that is likely to raise a bigger row over his son's alleged link to the obscene videos.

What Is The Sex Scandal That Forced Deve Gowda's Grandson To Leave India?

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Aditi Gautam | Monday April 29, 2024, Bengaluru

A case has been filed against Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna amid a row over explicit videos - allegedly showing the Hassan MP sexually assaulting multiple women

Explained: Sex Scandal Involving Deve Gowda's Grandson Prajwal Revanna

Edited by Aditi Gautam | Monday April 29, 2024, Bengaluru

A case has been filed against Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna amid a row over explicit videos - allegedly showing the Hassan MP sexually assaulting multiple women

BJP, JDS In Firefighting Mode Over Deve Gowda's Grandson's Sex Scandal

Reported by Pratiba Raman | Monday April 29, 2024, Bengaluru

JDS lawmaker Sharangouda Kandkur has demanded the suspension of party leader Prajwal Revanna amid a row over explicit videos - allegedly showing the Hassan MP sexually assaulting multiple women - that began circulating a day after voting.

Sex Harassment Case Filed Against Deve Gowda's Grandson Amid Video Scandal

Edited by Debanish Achom | Sunday April 28, 2024, Bengaluru

A woman has filed a police case against Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna over alleged sexual assault, the police said today. The First Information Report (FIR) has been filed with Holenarasipur police station in Hassan district.

What Are "Smoke Biscuits" That Karnataka Boy Ate And Fell Sick

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Sunday April 28, 2024

A boy fell sick after consuming "smoke biscuits" at a shop in Karnataka on Thursday. The shop owner in Davanagere city had their license revoked for selling biscuits made with liquid nitrogen, and the authorities also promptly shut down the shop.

South India Stares At Severe Water Crisis As Reservoir Levels Plunge To Mere 17%

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 27, 2024, New Delhi

The southern region, encompassing states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, has significantly reduced water storage compared to historical averages at just 17 per cent of reservoir capacity.

"Is This A Friendly Match?" Shashi Tharoor's Jab At Left Over Poll Tactic

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Friday April 26, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

Shashi Tharoor - looking to win the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat for a fourth consecutive term - has once again questioned the campaign strategy of the Left front.

7 Intermediate Students Die By Suicide After Exam Results In Telangana: Police

Press Trust of India | Friday April 26, 2024, Hyderabad

Seven intermediate students allegedly died by suicide across Telangana in the last 48 hours due to failure in the exams.

BJP's Tejasvi Surya vs Congress' Sowmya Reddy: Bengaluru South's Prestige Battle

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Friday April 26, 2024, Bengaluru

Bengaluru South, one of the largest constituencies in the Silicon Valley of India in terms of geographical size, is going to see a prestige battle between BJP's firebrand leader and current MP Tejasvi Surya and Congress' Sowmya Reddy.