Sahitya P Poonacha

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Kerala gold smuggling case: Opposition demands Minister KT Jaleel's resignation, protests turn violent

Education minister KT Jaleel was recently interrogated by the ED in connection to the Kerala gold smuggling case. Outraged, the opposition in Kerala has been demanding his resignation from his post as minister.

Sep 13, 2020

Veteran Bollywood actress Himani Shivpuri tests positive for COVID

The iconic Himani Shivpuri who has given us so many memorable roles has tested COVID-positive, she announced on social media on Saturday.

Sep 12, 2020

Navy veteran attacked by Shiv Sena workers over WhatsApp forward; family calls for President's rule in Maharashtra

Retired Navy officer Madan Sharma was beaten up over a WhatsApp forward of a cartoon on Uddhav Thackeray by Shiv Sena workers. The family has called for President's rule in Maharashtra.

Sep 12, 2020

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa meets HD Kumaraswamy: Whispers of merger emerge

On Friday, BJP's BS Yediyurappa met JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy in a closed-door meeting. The meeting has added fuel to rumours of the two parties coming together for an alliance.

Sep 12, 2020

To punish or rehabilitate: SC brings up contradiction in Indian law over attempt to suicide

The criminalisation of suicide has been brought up for debate once more and this time in the Supreme Court.

Sep 12, 2020

NIA will now probe DJ Halli and KG Halli violence in Bengaluru | Details

The investigation of Bengaluru violence on August 11th in DJ Halli and KG Halli has been passed to the National Investigation Agency.

Sep 12, 2020

Sandalwood drug case: Dope test turns 'dramatic' as actresses ask for Non-veg, allegedly tamper samples

Two Kannada actresses Sanjjanaa Galrani and Ragini Dwivedi were recently arrested by the CCB in Bengaluru in connection to the infamous Sandalwood drug case, however, since their arrest the actresses have posed numerous issues to the investigation.

Sep 11, 2020

Three Hindu priests brutally murdered in Karnataka temple robbery | Details

Three priests were found dead at the Arkeshwara temple on Friday, the police has revealed. Following a robbery incident the murderers fled with cash, a probe has begun into the matter. Karnataka CM Yediyurappa has condemned the incident and announced compensation to the priests' families.

Sep 11, 2020

Sandalwood drug case: Drug peddler Prateek Shetty arrested in Bengaluru

On Friday, the CCB arrested Prateek Shetty Joint Commissioner Sandeep Patil said in a media statement. Prateek has a previous track record of selling drugs.

Sep 11, 2020

How on serial abuser's complaint, Alt News fact-checker Zubair courted legal trouble

Alt News co-founder has found himself in legal trouble following a Twitter exchange with a serial troll online.

Sep 11, 2020

BBMP administrator Gaurav Gupta takes charge

BBMP Commissioner gets new boss; Gaurav Gupta takes charge as Administrator

BBMP has now got a new administrator to take stock of its affairs, IAS officer Gaurav Gupta took charge of the position on Friday.

Sep 11, 2020

Daughter's 4am appeal to mother over pizza yields unexpected outcome; chat goes viral

The WhatsApp chats of a daughter with her mom at 4 am has gone viral, and it set off a trail of relatable replies.

Sep 11, 2020

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Tales from the jungle: How herd of buffaloes saved boy from bear in Madhya Pradesh

In Bhopal, in a bizarre a incident a herd of buffaloes helped a boy who was in trouble when a bear tried to attack him. The boy had only taken his goats to graze.

Sep 10, 2020

Ram Temple Trust account: Rs 6 lakh fraudulently withdrawn, FIR lodged, probe on

Meanwhile, a team of cyber experts has also been asked to initiate an investigation into the case.

Sep 10, 2020

Youth attempts self-immolation in Hyderabad

Amid unemployment cries from people, Telangana youth tries to immolate self. Watch video

Netizens have been demanding action from the government against the unemployment in the country especially among youth. A shocking video surfaced of a man making an appeal to the Telangana government having attempted self-immolation in Hyderabad.

Sep 10, 2020

Bengaluru: People shield themselves using umbrellas during rains in Bengaluru on July 20, 2020.

Why parts of Bengaluru were flooded after downpour; netizens share glimpses

A downpour over the past day or so has left Bengaluru swimming quite literally. Netizens have been asking why this must be the case, and there are numerous possibilities from urban planning, to unchecked construction, lake reclamations and more.

Sep 10, 2020

World Suicide Prevention Day: India's suicide rates are a cause for concern

Today, is World Suicide Prevention Day, and its purpose is to raise awareness about the risk of suicide. India's suicide rates have been slowly increasing, creating a cause of concern and increasing the need for mental health care.

Sep 10, 2020

Bengaluru now has a Veer Savarkar flyover despite opposition to the name

In a new milestone, the Karnataka CM inaugurated the Veer Savarkar flyover. The opposition has been unhappy with the choice of name 'Veer Savarkar' and the connotations it holds.

Sep 8, 2020

Noida: Cab driver asked to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' before being murdered, alleges kin

A cab driver was killed in Noida. Now, his son has claimed that the passengers had killed his father after forcing him to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'.

Sep 8, 2020

Posting in Hindi cell irks GST official in Chennai: 'Imposing Hindi on me'

After being posted in the Hindi cell, an IRS officer who worked for GST Chennai has objected to being made to work in the Hindi cell when he can't understand Hindi. A letter written by him to the CBIC claims Hindi imposition on him.

Sep 8, 2020

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Articles by Sahitya P Poonacha

Kerala gold smuggling case: Opposition demands Minister KT Jaleel's resignation, protests turn violent

Veteran Bollywood actress Himani Shivpuri tests positive for COVID

Navy veteran attacked by Shiv Sena workers over WhatsApp forward; family calls for President's rule in Maharashtra

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa meets HD Kumaraswamy: Whispers of merger emerge

To punish or rehabilitate: SC brings up contradiction in Indian law over attempt to suicide

NIA will now probe DJ Halli and KG Halli violence in Bengaluru | Details

Sandalwood drug case: Dope test turns 'dramatic' as actresses ask for Non-veg, allegedly tamper samples

Three Hindu priests brutally murdered in Karnataka temple robbery | Details

Sandalwood drug case: Drug peddler Prateek Shetty arrested in Bengaluru

How on serial abuser's complaint, Alt News fact-checker Zubair courted legal trouble

BBMP Commissioner gets new boss; Gaurav Gupta takes charge as Administrator

Daughter's 4am appeal to mother over pizza yields unexpected outcome; chat goes viral

Tales from the jungle: How herd of buffaloes saved boy from bear in Madhya Pradesh

Ram Temple Trust account: Rs 6 lakh fraudulently withdrawn, FIR lodged, probe on

Amid unemployment cries from people, Telangana youth tries to immolate self. Watch video

Why parts of Bengaluru were flooded after downpour; netizens share glimpses

World Suicide Prevention Day: India's suicide rates are a cause for concern

Bengaluru now has a Veer Savarkar flyover despite opposition to the name

Noida: Cab driver asked to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' before being murdered, alleges kin

Posting in Hindi cell irks GST official in Chennai: 'Imposing Hindi on me'

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'