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37 Dead After Drinking Toxic Liquor In Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin Cracks Down

Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday June 20, 2024, Chennai

Twenty-nine people have died after consuming toxic liquor in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district, around 250 km from state capital Chennai.

Actor Darshan, Aides Beat Renuka Swamy With Sticks, Gave Electric Shocks

Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday June 19, 2024, Bengaluru

Seventeen people, led by actors Pavithra Gowda and Darshan Thoogudeepa, conspired to murder Renuka Swamy - who allegedly sent obscene text messages to the latter and, days later, was found dead in Karnataka's Bengaluru, police said.

Actor Darshan's Farmhouse Manager Dies By Suicide: Police

Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Wednesday June 19, 2024, Bengaluru

Actor Darshan Case: Sridhar, the manager of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's farmhouse in Bengaluru, died by suicide, police said. In a video message, the manager revealed that he was battling with severe depression.

Actor Darshan's Ex Manager Has Been Missing For 8 Years: Report

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday June 19, 2024, New Delhi

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa was recently taken into police custody in connection with the murder of Renuka Swamy, a 33-year-old fan.

High Court Grants 15-Day Bail To Rape Accused So He Can Marry Survivor Who Turned 18

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 18, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka High Court has granted a 23-year-old man charged with the rape of a girl when she was 16 years and nine months of age, 15-day bail to marry her.

Kerala High Court Seeks Pinarayi Vijayan's Reply In Corruption Case

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 18, 2024, Kochi

The Kerala High Court today directed that notices be sent to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter T Veena in a petition by Congress legislator Mathew Kuzhalnadan, accusing them of corruption.

Inspection Begins As 340 Suffer Food Poisoning At Kerala Apartment Complex

Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 18, 2024, Kochi, Kerala

Over 300 people living in an apartment complex in Kakkanad near Kerala's Kochi sought treatment for food poisoning in the last couple of days, prompting municipal and health authorities to inspect the water sources used by residents.

No Hike In Bus Ticket Fares In Karnataka, Says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 17, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Monday clarified that there will be no hike in bus ticket fares in the state at present, while also defending the recent fuel price increase, stating that it is marginal.

Several IPS Officers Transferred, Given New Postings In Telangana Reshuffle

NDTV Newsdesk | Monday June 17, 2024, New Delhi

In yet another bureaucratic reshuffle within a week, the Telangana government on Monday transferred and gave new postings to 28 officers, most of them IPS.

As BJP Slams Post On PM-Pope, Kerala Congress's Apology, With A Retort

Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Monday June 17, 2024

The Kerala unit of Congress has put out an apology to the Christian community after the BJP flagged a post on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Pope Francis.

Prohibitory Orders In Telangana After Groups Clash Over Cow Transportation

Asian News International | Sunday June 16, 2024, Medak, Telangana

After a clash erupted between two communities over the alleged illegal transport of cows on Saturday, Section 144 has been imposed near Ramdas Chowrasta in the Medhak district of Telangana, police said.

AIADMK To Boycott Assembly Bypoll For This Key Seat

Asian News International | Saturday June 15, 2024, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Saturday announced to boycott the Vikravandi Assembly constituency by-polls that are scheduled for July 10.

Victim In Darshan Case Was Not Kidnapped, Says Driver Who Transported Him

Reported by Radhika Ramaswamy, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Saturday June 15, 2024, Bengaluru

Ravi, the driver involved in a murder case in which popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his girlfriend Pavithra Gowda are accused, told police that he was instructed to take the fall for the murder but refused.

After Viral Video With Amit Shah, Annamalai Calls On Tamilisai Soundararajan

Press Trust of India | Friday June 14, 2024, Chennai

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai visited party leader Tamilisai Soundararajan in Chennai today and said her political experience is providing impetus for the party's growth.

"Cursing Me Won't Change...": Murder Accused Actor's Son's Reply To Trolls

Edited by Nikita Sharma | Friday June 14, 2024, New Delhi

The 15-year-old son of popular Kannada actor and murder accused Darshan Thoogudeepa has responded to people who have been trolling him on social media over the charges that his father faces.