Sahitya P Poonacha

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Meet new mascots of Bengaluru City Police; CP Bhaskar Rao unveils | Read to know more

The Bengaluru City Police introduced its new mascots Chennamma and Veeranna to the city. Citizens and netizens are all welcoming the new additions to the squad.

Jul 28, 2020

How fraud 'Billionaire' Hushpuppi landed in FBI net; Instagram played vital role

Last month Nigerian national Ramon Abbas AKA 'Hushpuppi' was arrested in Dubai by the FBI for laundering billions of dollars. His social media was what led the FBI to him.

Jul 28, 2020

Bengaluru private hospitals overcharged COVID patients; they got Rs 24 lakh refund: Here's how

A team led by IPS Officer D Roopa uncovered hospitals overcharging patients to a tune of 24 lakhs in Bengaluru. Over the past week, patients have been receiving refunds of the extra charge. Citizens are asking if more such fraudulent practices can be uncovered around the city.

Jul 28, 2020

Journalists at Old Secretariat for the demolition works

Hyderabad journalists packed like pickles to see Old secretariat demolition; COVID nightmare

The Telangana HC allowed the media to be present at the demolition site of the Old Secretariat building in Hyderabad. However, what ensued was the media being huddled like cattle on the back of open trucks. Social distancing was entirely ignored, journalists question authorities.

Jul 28, 2020

Congress 'save democracy' protest amid COVID; Siddaramaiah, DK detained

The Congress party attempted to hold a protest in Bengaluru as part of the party's nationwide 'Speak Up for Democracy' campaign. But, party leaders, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar were detained by the police from proceeding with the protest.

Jul 27, 2020

COVID forces Telangana software engineer to sell vegetables; no regrets says she

Sarada from Warangal in Telangana sells vegetables for a living now amid the pandemic despite being a software engineer. She says that she feels no shame in the profession.

Jul 27, 2020

Students see hope as SC admits PIL; UGC to respond within 3 days

The Supreme Court heard the batch of pleas against the current guidelines for the university final year exams issued by UGC.

Jul 27, 2020

Karnataka ISIS attack threat: DGP Sood to file internal security report soon

The latest UN report, which has warned India of ISIS terrorists reportedly active in Karnataka and Kerala, has concerned authorities and citizens alike. Home minister Basvaraj Bommai has assured that internal security will be strengthened and DGP will submit a report.

Jul 27, 2020

Indore dog rescuer's life in danger, cops call her allegations fake

In the age of online virality, it's hard to discern the truth. Which side holds more ground? Sakshi Sharma's case has introduced this question once more as she accused the Indore Police of inaction and explained in detail the threat to her life and her family.

Jul 27, 2020

Bakra-Eid 2020: No animal sacrifice in public, Bengaluru authorities will crack down

Bakr-Eid is just a week away, now the Bengaluru administration has announced that there will be no animal sacrifice allowed in public spaces. Those who violate this norm will be punished, authorities warn.

Jul 26, 2020

Journalist outs Karan Johar's threat to boycott awards over My Name is Khan

Karan Johar has been the centre of a raging debate on nepotism now the director has had another allegation come his way.

Jul 26, 2020

Tamil Nadu girl gets direct call from PM Modi; here's what they spoke about

On the latest edition of Prime Minister Modi's Mann Ki Baat, Kanika from Namakkal gets a call from the PM himself after her stellar performance in her board exams.

Jul 26, 2020

The Mumbai spirit: Remembering the 2005 floods 15 years later

On 26th July 2005, Mumbai experienced one of the worst floods it has ever faced in history. 15 years after the horrific disaster, Mumabaikers and netizens recall the tragedy they've overcome and the true 'spirit of Mumbai' we've seen at work so many times.

Jul 26, 2020

Bengaluru's Covid mystery: 3,300 patients go off BBMP radar as tally crosses 43,503

Bengaluru has reported 3,300 COVID cases that BBMP is currently unable to trace. This poses a threat of infection and a challenge to containment measures as cases climb high in the state capital.

Jul 26, 2020

Dharwad man kills self, 2 family members over fear of coronavirus

A man in Dharwad was found having killed himself after poisoning his wife and child. In his suicide note, the man expressed that COVID-19 and the fear of losing his job had forced him to take the extreme step.

Jul 26, 2020

Woman sets ex-boyfriend's car on fire; instant karma blows back, literally

In a viral video, a woman attempted to set her cheating boyfriend's car on fire, however, her plans didn't quite work out.

Jul 25, 2020

Karnataka students rise; ask Govt 'is life of students a joke'

Students in Karnataka have been repeatedly demanding that exams for final year students and the Karnataka Common Entrance Test be postponed. Now, they have fueled a powerful Twitter trend demanding justice for students in the state.

Jul 25, 2020

Even Oscar winner AR Rahman feels sidelined in Bollywood; murky much

AR Rahman has spoken up about a 'gang' in Bollywood that's been running false rumours and are stopping his flow of work. It begs the question of what really is going on in Bollywood that nobody has talked about so far.

Jul 25, 2020

Bengaluru COVID-positive dacoit on the loose; manhunt launched by Police

A dacoit fled the COVID care centre where he was being treated for the virus in Koramanagala, Bengaluru. Now, the police have launched a manhunt to track him and his accomplices down, while they had previously caught him and 3 associates, 4 others who fled are still at large.

Jul 25, 2020

Hallamma, 100-year-old patient from Karnataka; knocks COVID out of the park

A 100-year-old COVID-19 patient Hallamma is now celebrating her victory over the deadly virus which has so far been declared a threat to the elderly.

Jul 25, 2020

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Articles by Sahitya P Poonacha

Meet new mascots of Bengaluru City Police; CP Bhaskar Rao unveils | Read to know more

How fraud 'Billionaire' Hushpuppi landed in FBI net; Instagram played vital role

Bengaluru private hospitals overcharged COVID patients; they got Rs 24 lakh refund: Here's how

Hyderabad journalists packed like pickles to see Old secretariat demolition; COVID nightmare

Congress 'save democracy' protest amid COVID; Siddaramaiah, DK detained

COVID forces Telangana software engineer to sell vegetables; no regrets says she

Students see hope as SC admits PIL; UGC to respond within 3 days

Karnataka ISIS attack threat: DGP Sood to file internal security report soon

Indore dog rescuer's life in danger, cops call her allegations fake

Bakra-Eid 2020: No animal sacrifice in public, Bengaluru authorities will crack down

Journalist outs Karan Johar's threat to boycott awards over My Name is Khan

Tamil Nadu girl gets direct call from PM Modi; here's what they spoke about

The Mumbai spirit: Remembering the 2005 floods 15 years later

Bengaluru's Covid mystery: 3,300 patients go off BBMP radar as tally crosses 43,503

Dharwad man kills self, 2 family members over fear of coronavirus

Woman sets ex-boyfriend's car on fire; instant karma blows back, literally

Karnataka students rise; ask Govt 'is life of students a joke'

Even Oscar winner AR Rahman feels sidelined in Bollywood; murky much

Bengaluru COVID-positive dacoit on the loose; manhunt launched by Police

Hallamma, 100-year-old patient from Karnataka; knocks COVID out of the park

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'