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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.

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.