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Darshan Case Victim Died Of Shock, Haemorrhage, Reveals Post-Mortem Report

NDTV News Desk | Friday June 14, 2024, Bengaluru

The man tortured and killed allegedly by popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa died of shock and haemorrhage, according to the autopsy report.

Breakthrough In Actor Darshan Case, Driver Who Transported Victim Surrenders

NDTV News Desk | Friday June 14, 2024, Bengaluru

The investigation into the murder case of a man in which a popular Kannada actor and his girlfriend are accused got new legs today with the surrender of a driver.

6-Year-Old Kidnapped From Rice Mill, Raped, Murdered In Telangana,

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 14, 2024, Hyderabad

In a shocking incident, a six-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered by a man in Telangana's Peddapalli district on Thursday night.

Tamil Actor Pradeep Vijayan Found Dead, Cops File Case Of Unnatural Death

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Friday June 14, 2024, Chennai

Tamil actor Pradeep Vijayan was found dead at his home in Chennai on Wednesday evening. An accidental fall may have led to his death, cops suspect.

"Darshan A Demigod In Kannada Industry, It's Black Day For Us": Co-Star Sanjjanaa Galrani

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday June 14, 2024

The arrest of popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in connection with a murder case has sent shockwaves across the film fraternity in Karnataka.

For Elimination, Not Eligibility: Kanimozhi Underscores 'NEET Exit' Demand

Reported by Marya Shakil, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday June 13, 2024, New Delhi

Tamil Nadu has always done well with its own system of medical recruitment and should be exempt from the NEET-UG 2024 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), the ruling DMK's MP Kanimozhi told NDTV today.

Warrant Against BJP's BS Yediyurappa Over Sexual Assault Allegations

Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday June 13, 2024, Bengaluru

A Bengaluru court has issued a non-bailable warrant against BJP leader BS Yediyurappa after he failed to appear for questioning in a case under Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Court Orders FIR Against Ex Top Cop For Revealing Rape Victim's Identity In Book

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday June 13, 2024, Kochi

The Kerala High Court has directed the registration of an FIR against the now-retired Director General of Police (DGP), Siby Mathews for allegedly disclosing the identity of a rape victim in his book titled 'Nirbhayam'.

CCTV Shows Car Linked To Arrested Kannada Actor Near Spot Where Body Dumped

NDTV News Desk | Thursday June 13, 2024, Bengaluru

More details have emerged on the murder case of a Chitradurga resident in which Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is an accused. Mr Darshan alias 'Challenging Star', co-star and girlfriend Pavithra Gowda, and 11 others are in police custody.

24 Of 40 Indians Who Died In Kuwait Fire Were From Kerala

NDTV News Desk | Thursday June 13, 2024, New Delhi

Twenty-four of the 40 Indians killed in a huge fire in Kuwait yesterday were from Kerala, the authorities in the southern state said today.

Cops Find Chilling Details Of Actor Darshan's Involvement In Murder Case

Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Thursday June 13, 2024

Chilling details have emerged from the murder investigations against popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa. The case involves the murder of Renukaswamy, who was found dead in a drain in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Did Sole Breadwinner Die In Kuwait Fire? Kerala Family Awaits Confirmation

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 13, 2024, Kollam (Kerala)

A family in Kerala's Kollam district is praying that the news they received unofficially on Wednesday morning about the tragedy that struck Shameer, their sole breadwinner, in the Kuwait fire incident, is not true.

Watch: PM's Warm Gesture For Pawan Kalyan, Chiranjeevi At Andhra Oath Event

Wednesday June 12, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a warm moment with Telugu superstars K Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan at the oath-taking ceremony of Chandrababu Naidu.

In Murder Case Involving Actor Darshan, 4 Accused Taken To Crime Scene

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday June 12, 2024, Bengaluru

Four accused linked to the murder of Renuka Swamy - the 33-year-old man who allegedly sent obscene text messages to Kannda actor Pavithra Gowda, and was then found dead in Bengaluru on Sunday - were this morning taken to the crime scene.

Parents Of Murdered Man Seek Ban On Actor Darshan From Kannada Film Industry

Wednesday June 12, 2024, Bengaluru

The angry parents of Renukaswamy, the man who was allegedly murdered by superstar Darshan, on Wednesday sought a ban on the actor from the Kannada film industry.