Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
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Karnataka Today newsletter: Bomb threat email sen to CM, DyCM and other govt officials, and more
Close on the heels of the blast at The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru, Karnataka chief minister, deputy chief minister, home minister and City police commissioner received threat emails on March 2, warning of more attacks. The low-intensity explosion at the restaurant’s Brookefield outlet in east Bengaluru on March 1 left nine injured.
The email warned of attacks on public places and public transport, including the KSRTC’s line of premiere buses. Following the email on Saturday, the cybercrime police stepped up investigations and registered a suo motu case. Efforts are on to track down the source of the mail.
The National Investigation Agency on March 5, 2024, launched multiple raids across seven States in connection with a case related to radicalisation of prisoners by a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist in Karnataka. “The raids, being conducted in connection with the Bengaluru prison radicalisation case, are under way at 17 places across seven States and further details are awaited,” an official said.
In January, the NIA had filed a charge-sheet against eight people in the case. The charge-sheeted accused included T. Naseer of Kerala’s Kannur, who is serving life sentence in the central prison in Bengaluru since 2013, and Junaid Ahmed alias “JD” and Salman Khan, who are suspected to have fled abroad.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) proceedings instituted against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act on the basis of an Income Tax department complaint in 2018.
The Congress leader had moved the top court against the Karnataka High Court order that refused to quash the ED summons issued to him in an alleged case of money laundering.
A BJP worker has been arrested for allegedly shouting a pro-Pakistan slogan during a protest held in the town in December 2022. Based on a complaint by Congress worker Kannambadi Kumar, the Mandya West Police station, which registered an FIR, arrested Ravi, a resident of Danayakanapura in the district, and took him into custody on March 4.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.
Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader officially launched the operations of Namma Yatri, Bengaluru-based mobility app dedicated to empowering drivers, in Mangaluru.