The Karnataka government’s decision to appoint actress Tamannaah Bhatia as the face of Mysore Sandal Soap has triggered a backlash, dragging the century-old brand into a fresh language row. The appointment, aimed at taking the iconic product to newer markets, has sparked protests from Kannada organisations and criticism from opposition leaders, who see the move … Read more
Justice M Nagaprasanna remarked that the government should not have granted permission for such protests. “State shall bear in mind that the matter is seized by the apex court qua the amendment to the Waqf Act and the protest of this kind should not be permitted,” the Court said. It ordered the Karnataka government to ensure … Read more
K Ramachandra Rao, a DGP-rank officer and Ranya Rao’s stepfather, was questioned on Monday in connection with the gold smuggling case. Rao’s statement was recorded by the investigating team led by Karnataka additional chief secretary Gaurav Gupta. Ranya Rao (File photo) The Karnataka government had formed a panel under Gupta to probe if Rao was … Read more
The Karnataka government on Saturday placed DGP-rank officer K Ramachandra Rao, whose stepdaughter Ranya Rao was arrested in a gold smuggling case, on compulsory leave, a government order said. Ranya Rao (File photo) “Sri. KV Sharath Chandra, IPS (KN-1997) Additional Director General of Police, Recruitment is placed in Concurrent Charge of the post of Chairman … Read more
The Karnataka government on Wednesday withdrew its order directing the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to probe possible lapses and dereliction of duty by police officers at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport in connection with Kannada actor Ranya Rao’s gold smuggling case. Kannada film actor Ranya Rao, was arrested in one of the largest gold seizures at … Read more