Ahmedabad: A viral video from Gujarat has left several social media users in splits as it shows a Congress party’s campaign truck helping its rival BJP’s truck that had stuck in the sands.

In the video, a truck with Congress posters pasted on it can be seen pulling out another truck that is decked with the BJP posters all over it.

Amidst the jokes and memes regarding the video, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) took a slingshot at both Congress and the BJP adding “Congress trying hard to save the stalled election vehicle of BJP in Gujarat.” It called the video “the story of ILU-ILU of BJP and Congress in elections”.

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has allowed the termination of a 25-week pregnancy of a 13-year-old rape victim, subject to the opinion of doctors at a government hospital here.

It said, the doctor will be the deciding authority after examining the victim and assessing if such a procedure will endanger her life.

“The procedure is subject to further examination of the doctor who has to conduct such a procedure and if in the opinion of the doctor, such a procedure would cause harm or injury to the life of the petitioner, the doctor shall be the final deciding authority as to whether to go ahead or not with such a procedure,” the HC said in a recent order.

The victim and her family members will be transported from her home to the hospital and back by the local police, the HC said.

The cost of the procedure will be borne by the government and if the procedure is carried out, the foetus will be preserved for future DNA testing in the case, Justice M Nagaprasanna has directed hospital authorities.

The tissue sample will be sent by the hospital to the Central Forensic Testing Laboratory in Bengaluru or Hyderabad for preservation, the HC said.

The procedure will have to be carried out as per the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules, 1971, the HC said citing an earlier HC judgment in a similar case.

The victim had approached the HC with a petition through her mother. The victim was raped in May 2022.

Any future medical expenses of the victim will also be borne by the government. “In the event of any follow-up treatment being required and as advised by the treating doctor, the state government shall arrange for such transport at such times as advised and/or as directed by the doctor, the same being carried out at the cost of the state government,” the HC said.

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Amid demand for relaxing the recruitment age for constable posts,the Karnataka government on Thursday announced a one-time age relaxation that will be applicable for the recruitment process to be held in 2022–2023.

It also extended the last date to submit applications to enable candidates to participate in the selection process.

The order announcing the age relaxation cited the COVID-19 pandemic period when recruitment to the posts of constable could not take place and several memorandum received by the government by the candidates seeking age relaxation by two years.

Candidates who had crossed the age limit had complained that they would be missing out of the recruitment process due to no fault of theirs as the government had not conducted recruitment drive in two years owing to COVID-19.

The order said that the age relaxation by two years would be applicable to the process of recruiting 3,484 police constables in the Central Armed Reserve and District Armed Reserve, and 1,591 police constable (civil).

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The State government has considered seriously all the agreements signed for investments in Invest Karnataka 2022,Global Investors Meet and all necessary permission and co-operation will be given to make the business proposals to become reality,said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Speaking after inaugurating ‘Invest Karnataka’ ‘Build for the World-2022’ in Bengaluru Palace Ground here on Wednesday,he said the government will still create an industrial-friendly atmosphere in Karnataka and as the maximum level,efficient and high quality manufacturing must take place here.

This will play an important role in the economy.The aim before the government is to make these investments into reality.

The investments which are currently on the paper, must become reality.Already, Rs 2.80 lakh worth investment proposals have been approved and all the proposals which were signed in this meet will be approved in next three months.

Since the government is serious on the investments,even the investors must be equally serious.

Determined to help industries in Karnataka to grow at an international level.He said Karnataka has been in the forefront in several fields including Aerospace, Biotech and Renewable energy.

The Startup and Unicorn of the State are in the first place.Of the total 105 Unicorns,35 of them are in Karnataka and similarly of the total four Decacorn in the country, three of them are here.

The State is quite strong in manufacturing, service, IT/BT and Startup sectors.Already established industries in the State are now on expansion.The government wants the industries of Karnataka to grow and contribute for the development of the country.

World-class research centers

Bommai said Karnataka was the first state to implement R&D policy to encourage research. Starting from a small garage up to big institutions, research is given impetus.

The State has IIT,IIM,IISc,DRDO and other important institutions.As many as 400 international level research centers are located here.

Over 10,000 engineers are involved in research in the companies set up in Bengaluru.Lot of research is going on from Genomatics up to the Aerospace sector.

The development of humanity is not only happening in Karnataka,India but also across the globe. Karnataka is in number one place in the research index of Niti Ayog.

Rs.7 lakh crore investment expected due to industry-friendly atmosphere in state
He said Karnataka is the first state in the country to host Global Investors meet in a large- scale post Covid-19 pandemic.

The flow of investment over Rs.7 lakh crore is mainly because of the strength,heritage and industrial friendly atmosphere of the State.

First they must have confidence in their strength and capacity.The challenges posed by the pandemic were turned into opportunities.

The state not only effectively managed the pandemic but also prepared itself for development. The economic scenario changed post Covid pandemic and Karnataka was fully geared up for development.

Karnataka was in the forefront in recovery in economy and it became a leader for change in the country.

“Post Covid, the state’s economic progress had increased. In the first six months of last year, the revenue collection had been Rs.1300 crore over the target and this is the strength of Karnataka which is second in GST collection.

Karnataka’s progressive thinking policies,Ease of Doing Business,Industrial Incentive Policy, Semiconductor Policy,EV Policy and R&D policy are helping the State to attract investments”.

To encourage job creating industries

The CM said the employment policy exists here. The people must become rich so as the State and this is possible only through hard work and employment opportunities.

For this purpose,the employment policy has been implemented and accordingly, those industries which would create more job opportunities will get more encouragement.

Solutions will be given to all the challenges here. The government will become a part of the solution and not problematic.

The State of Karnataka is ideal for investments and it will ensure good returns for investment made here. The state is ready to face the competition in all fields as it will help to become dedicated and active throughout.

Our competition is of world standard.Several countries faced several problems including price rise after Covid-19 pandemic and that the world’s focus fell on developing countries like India.

The China Plus One destination has reduced and now India has become a favorite destination.So,all the challenges are turned into opportunities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a visionary leader and he has shown his guts of providing tap water to all the houses in India before 2025.

This shows his dedication and determination.The concepts like Make In India,Sab Ka Saath,Sab Ka Vikas and Atmanirbhar will be continued.

This is a double engine government and Government of India is providing all the assistance to Karnataka because of which it is witnessing a sustained economic development.

Seeing the flow of investment into Karnataka indicates the confidence of investors in Karnataka. Our government is confident of organising Global Investors Meet again in 2025″.

Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot,Union Ministers, Nirmala Sitaraman,Pralhad Joshi,Rajiv Chandrashekar,Piyush Goyal,Karnataka Ministers, Dr Ashwath Narayana and Murgesh Nirani, Pramodadevi Wadiyar, a member of Mysore Royal family, Industrialists, Sajjan Jindal, Vikram Kirloskar, Rishab Premji, Pratik Agarwal, Rajan Mittal, Karan Adani and Chief Secretary Vandita Sharma were present.

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Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai requested Lockheed Martin Company to take up its expansion in Bengaluru and the state government is ready to extend full cooperation to the company.

Speaking at the annual supplier conference of the company here on Wednesday,he said Lockheed company has carved a niche in the field of security service and aerospace and has been providing solutions to all the problems in its sectors.

This is one of the most experienced companies having its supply network across the globe.This company has been functioning in Bengaluru for the last 25 years and adopted modern technology in supply networks for small units to major industries.

It has always evinced keen interest in expansion and has made a strong presence in the field of electrical, mechanical, electronics,Artificial Intelligence.

India in Aerospace and manufacturing field

He said software is very important in any system thanks to digitalisation in all fields.While finding solutions to many new challenges in the digital field, the company and suppliers are helping to reach the global standard.

Due to mutual coordination among Lockheed and suppliers have helped India to retain its position in the world map in the field of aerospace and manufacturing sector.

India is a developing nation blessed with progressive economy.The Lockheed Company which has the latest technology and skilled human resources is located in Bengaluru.The state government aims to provide the best service and environment to industrialists.

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The Annapoorneshwarinagar police are on the lookout for the owner of a borewell company for assaulting two students in broad day light and threatening them at gun point on the busy Muddinapalya road on Monday.

Senior officer told reporters,a panic was gripped among the passers-by when the accused Anil Ramachandrappa,owner of Royal Borewell company,and his associates dragged 19-year-old student Koushik Chirag and his younger brother out of his office and assaulted them in the middle of the road while people looked on.

The entire incident was captured on the CCTV footage which the police have recovered for the investigations .

The victim,Koushik Chirag,student of a private college and his younger brother Nandan Chirag,are tenants of the accused and had gone to discuss about vacating the house.

The duo had earlier demanded the deposits and had an argument with the family members of Anil. Enraged by this,Anil attacked them as they came to his office and dragged them out and assaulted them in publicly.

Based on the complaint by Koushik,the Annapoorneshwarinagar police have registered a case against Anil charging him under attempt to murder,criminal intimidation and also under various sections of the Arms act and special team formed to nab the culprits.

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Wrist of a 21-year-old youth was chopped off in a drunken brawl in Kurubarahalli in Mahalakshmi Layout in the wee hours of Sunday.

The Mahalakshmi layout police have searched for the severed wrist for surgical reattachment but could not find as they suspected that a stray dog might have taken away.

The victim,Prajwal,a private firm employee is now being treated at the Victoria hospital and the police are now on the lookout for the attackers .

The incident occurred on Sunday when Prajwal and his friend were drinking in a local bar,had a heated argument with the other group sitting in the adjacent table .

The staff sent both the groups outside,While Prajwal and his friends were sitting near Kurubarahalli circle,the other gang members along with their associates attacked him with lethal weapon.

While Prajwal friends ran helter-skelter to escape, the armed gang attacked Prajwal severing his wrist and escaped .

Passers-by rushed Prajwal to Victoria hospital where the doctors treated him before alerting the police.

A case has been registered in Mahalakshmi layout police station and further investigation is on.

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The investigations into suicide case of Kanchugal Bandemutt seer,has been intensified with the police are on the lookout for a woman who allegedly “honey trapped “and blackmailed the seer to extort ransom,which he could not afford.

Basavalinga Swamiji,45,who headed a prominent Lingayat mutt in Magadi taluk of Ramanagara district which runs many educational institutions, found dead at the room of the mutt,leaving behind three suicide notes.

The Kudur police took up the investigations and questioned the car driver and priest of the mutt who were closed to the deceased .

The police have recovered their mobile phones as part of the investigations.

Some of the death notes recovered by the police mentioned few names of the people and investigations are on to ascertain their possible roles in the death of Seer.

The police are have also recovered the mobile phones of the seer and sent it to the FSL to recover the data and the call record details.

Police suspect that Seer has spoke to a prominent person for a long time before taking the extreme step.the efforts are on to retrieve the data ascertain the details minutes fore his extreme step,a police officer,said .

Meanwhile the special team of police trying to track down the woman who had recovered the video conversation with seer .

Police suspect that the accused woman had demanded a ransom of ₹ 10 crore which the seer could not afford to arrange and allegedly ended life.

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The Sanjay Nagar police have arrested a 26-year-old autorickshaw driver who has sped away with the Rs.1.6 lakh and two bag full of cloths and other material belonging to a passenger on October 14.

The victim, a private firm employee,boarded the autorickshaw belonging to the accused Pawan, from Gangamma circle on October 14 to go to Shanthinagar bus stand.

On the way he asked the driver to stop at Gangenahalli to fetch a bottle of water from a roadside shop.

As soon as the passenger got down,the accused sped away along with the baggage,following which a complaint has been filed .

Based on the complaint,the Sanjaynagar police inspector and his team registered a case and track down the accused based on the CCTV footage and recovered the valuables .

Probe revealed that Pawan was involved in a attempt to robbery case in Chandra layout police station last year .

Finally Bengaluru Police Commissioner,CH Pratap Reddy has appreciated Addl CP West,Sandeep Patil,DCP North,Vinayak Patil,ACP,Manoj Kumar ME,PI,Guruprasad A,PSI,Girish Nayak,and crime staff as,C Vijay,Praveen,Suresh,Arun Kumar,Pradeep,Mallappa Kadali,Avinash and Smt.Lalitha Bai has been appreciated for the exemplary and excellent work of investigation by the in nabbing the notorious auto rickshaw driver a suitable reward will be given to whole team he added that

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Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said for a veteran journalist,P.Ramaiah,truth has been his ideal and ideology,and he is a ‘Tapasvi’ in the field of journalism.

He was speaking after releasing ‘Nanu Hindu Ramaiah’, a work on the experience of Ramaiah and published by Abhimani Prakashana at Gandhi Bhavan here on Thursday,he said Ramaiah is an honest scribe and he has told truth lovingly but still there is lot of information in him which he has has told anywhere.This shows his courtesy.

He has been a witness to many incidents that had taken place in the State and has seen the second generation of politicians and third generation of journalists.

He could have sensationalized it to bag an award but what he has written is only reality.He is a true journalist.

Many will feel sad if truth is written but everyone will take it sportingly if constructive criticism is made.

“Thinking and personality of some people will change but the personality of Ramaiah has remained the same.

He is close to several chief ministers.Earlier,we were calling the scribes as poor journalists but now that word is not used as time has changed”.

A clean hand journalist

The CM said Ramaiah is a clean hand journalist. Reporters and journalists are not the same,but journalists and news producers are different. Ramaiah’s personality is very unique.

They will be innocent in childhood but change as they grow.But Ramaiah’s innocence has not changed even today because he always works by conscience.

He might have faced several challenges but he has never compromised when writing truth and reality.

My father,Ramakrishna Hegde and M.P.Prakash had a good friendship with Ramaiah,and I have grown listening to them.It is very important for journalists to understand the limits and effects of his writing.

Ramaiah was l closely associated with The Hindu newspaper for a long time.That newspaper is known for its values and has played a lead role in pre and post independence era.

The articles written by Ramaiah on irrigation and energy are still preserved for its treasure of information.

Ramaiah is an asset of Karnataka and we need to learn many things from his writing. He has always worked for society and his book showcases the contemporary politics,life of people and social scenario.

This book will inspire the students. Let Ramaiah continue to guide politicians and journalists”.

Gandhi Memorial President Wooday P Krishna, journalist P.Ramaiah,Abhimani Prakashana Chief T.Venkatesh,Senior journalist Hunasawadi Rajan, Madhyama Academy Chairman Sadashiv Shenoy, KUWJ President Shivanand Tagadur, Bangalore Press Club President Sridhar and retired Joint Director of Department of Information H.B.Dinesh and others were present.