He had led a similar encounter in Warangal in 2008 and had earned the epithet ‘the encounter cop’ Hyderabad: The encounter of all the four accused in the Hyderabad veterinarian’s rape and murder case is somewhat similar to an alleged encounter that happened in Warangal, eleven years ago. The top cop who is handling the…
My daughter’s soul must be at peace: Disha’s father
December 6, 2019Hyderabad: After the four accused in the gang-rape and murder case of a veterinarian in Hyderabad were killed in an encounter, the family of the deceased woman, Disha, expressed their gratitude towards the Police and the Government. “It has been 10 days to the day my daughter died. They killed the accused in an encounter…
Rose petals showered on Police, sweets distributed
December 6, 2019Hyderabad/Mysuru: Amid raging debates over whether the Telangana Police was justified in killing the four accused of the Hyderabad rape and murder case, flower petals were showered at the encounter site, while neighbours of the veterinarian offered sweets, tied rakhi to Police personnel. “DCP Zindabad”, “ACP Zindabad” slogans were raised. Many women in Hyderabad danced…
Nirbhaya killers’ mercy petition with President
December 6, 2019New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is in the process of rejecting the mercy plea filed by one of the accused in the rape and murder of Nirbhaya. Nirbhaya, a 23-year-old paramedic student, was raped and murdered in New Delhi on Dec. 16, 2012. Vinay Sharma, one of the five accused has sought…
Unnao rape survivor testifies
December 6, 2019Lucknow: A 23-year-old rape survivor fighting for her life with 90 per cent burns has told the Police this morning that she was thrashed and stabbed before being set on fire by five men near her village in Unnao in Uttar Pradesh. She was on her way to a Court hearing in her rape complaint…
Exit polls predict BJP will continue in power
December 6, 2019Four exit polls predict that the BJP will win at least nine seats or more Bengaluru: If the exit polls predictions in Karnataka by-elections are anything to go by, then Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa will comfortably hold onto his chair, post-Dec. 9. The BJP needs to win at least six of the 15 seats that…
Rioting, ban orders violation: MLA, Cong. District President booked
December 6, 2019Mysuru: The Mysuru District Police have booked Mysuru District Congress President Dr. B.J. Vijayakumar and Congress MLA from H.D. Kote Anil Chikkamadu for allegedly trying to prevent Police officers from discharging their duties during polling at Hosaramenahalli in Hunsur yesterday. The party leaders have also been slapped with charges of unlawful assembly and rioting, violating…
In its 100th convocation year, Gangothri campus turns haven for drunkards
December 6, 2019Mysuru: The Manasagangothri campus of the University of Mysore (UoM), which has produced lakhs of graduates in over a century of its establishment, is now turning into a haven for drunkards, in the absence of security measures. Incidentally, the University is all set to hold its 100th convocation in February or March 2020. The sprawling…
66.25 percent of voting recorded
December 6, 2019Bengaluru: An estimated 66.25 percent voters exercised their franchise for by-elections to 15 Assembly Constituencies in Karnataka that went to polls yesterday. The highest turnout was reported in Hoskote Assembly Constituency with 86.77 and the lowest was in K.R. Puram with 43.25 percent. The other two Constituencies in Bengaluru too have recorded low turnout, Mahalakshmi…
Mysore Varsity’s Centenary Convocation date hinges on PMO’s confirmation
December 6, 2019Prime Minister’s Office handed over dates from Jan. 15 to March 30 Mysuru: The University of Mysore is awaiting the confirmation from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on his scheduled visit to attend the 100th convocation ceremony of the University, which will be held in February or March 2020. Otherwise, full preparations are on to…















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