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CM defends KJ George, says 20 Union ministers face criminal charges

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October 27, 2017

Bengaluru, Oct 27: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday rejected the BJP's demand to seek the resignation of Bengaluru City Development Minister K J George.

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday filed an FIR against George, naming him accused number one (A1), in connection with the death of DySP M K Ganapathy.

The FIR has dealt a blow to the Congress ahead of the 2018 Assembly elections.

"This is a clear attempt to tarnish the image of George and reap political gains," Siddaramaiah told a press conference, after a meeting with key ministers and Congress leaders on how to tackle the BJP's demand.

"As a matter of fact, an FIR filed against anybody is not proof of the allegation or charges a person is facing. The question of George's resigning does not arise," Siddaramaiah said.

In July 2016, Ganapathy gave an interview to a local TV channel accusing George and two IPS officers of torture.

He was later found hanging from a ceiling fan in a lodge in Madikeri.

The state government had ordered a probe by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

During the probe, George, the then home minister, had resigned and the twoÂIPS officers were transferred.

The CID later closed the case for lack of evidence and George was re-inducted into the Cabinet.

Stout defence

Launching a direct attack on the Centre, Siddaramaiah said 20 out of the 64 ministers in the BJP-led NDA government have criminal cases against them.

"Eight of them are Cabinet ministers and there are 11 ministers facing serious criminal charges such as an attempt to murder. They should also resign. Why isn't the BJP demanding their resignation?" Siddaramaiah asked.

"For example, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is facing charges of criminal intimidation, attempt to murder and rioting," Siddaramaiah explained.

BJP parliamentarians Ramesh Jigajinagi, B Sriramulu, Nalin Kumar Kateel, Prahlad Joshi, Suresh Angadi and Karadi Sanganna are also facing charges, the chief minister said.

"B S Yeddyurappa (state BJP chief) has seven charges of cheating, six charges of criminal breach of trust and forgery of records against him," Siddaramaiah added.

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May 7,2020

Bengaluru, May 7: A 55-year old woman from Davanagere became the 30th COVID-19 related fatality in Karnataka, where a total number of infections has crossed 700-mark, with eight new positive cases being confirmed, the health department said on Thursday.

The deceased woman was a known case of diabetes and hypertension, she was admitted with a complaint of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) and was on a ventilator, the department said in its mid-day situation update.

She died today at a designated hospital in Davanagere, it said.

"Eight new positive cases have been reported from last evening to this noon...

Till date 701 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed. This includes 30 deaths and 363 discharges," the update said.

The eight new cases reported include three from Davangere, indulging the deceased patient; also three from Kalaburagi, and one each from Hirebagewadi in Belagavi district and Bengaluru urban.

While four cases are contacts of patients earlier tested positive, three are with the history of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and one is a SARI case.

Five among eight new cases are women and three are men.

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July 6,2020

Jul 6: At least 8 lakh Indians may be forced to leave Kuwait as the country's legal and legislative committee has approved a draft expat quota Bill, reported.

The Bill, which states that Indians should not exceed 15 percent of the population, was determined as constitutional by the National Assembly, local media reported.

It will soon be transferred to the respective committee so that a comprehensive plan is created.

Expats account for 30 lakh of Kuwait's 43 lakh population. Indian community constitutes the largest expat community in Kuwait, totalling 14.5 lakh.

The move comes as the number of Covid-19 cases has spiked in the country, with 49,000 cases being reported so far.

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June 21,2020

Bengaluru, June 21: Three youngsters lost their lives when an alleged wheeling stunt turned near Jakkur flyover in the city today morning. 

The deceased have been identified as Mohammed Hadi, Ahmed Khan and Syed Riaz, all residents of Nagavara Govindapura.

The tragedy took place at around 6:30 a.m. While two among them died on the spot, the third one breathed his last at a hospital, soruces said.

Yelahanka traffic police have registered a case in this regard. 

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