Former BJP MLA Sanjay Patil alleges Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar is protecting accused in minor assault cases in Belagavi. He claims police pressure led to station bail in a serious POCSO case. Read more.
Belagavi's state-of-the-art city bus terminus, inaugurated in October, is now fully operational after resolving technical handover issues. The Rs 49.8 crore facility aims to decongest the city's central bus station.
Belagavi's long-awaited first flyover, a 2 km Elevated Corridor from Hotel Sankam to Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj Chowk, gets administrative approval. Read about the project's details and impact.
A Belagavi POCSO court sentenced self-styled Hatha Yogi Lokeshwar Swami to 35 years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a minor. The survivor awarded Rs 4 lakh compensation.
A special POCSO court in Cuttack sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine and recommended Rs 4 lakh compensation for the survivor.
A Ghaziabad POCSO court sentenced a man to six years imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault a 7-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed a fine for the victim's rehabilitation.
A special Pocso court in Mumbai convicts a former headmaster and a retired teacher from a deaf school for sexually assaulting three students. The landmark case relied on sign language interpreters and video evidence. Read the full details.
A Kanpur court convicted Harnam Singh to six years rigorous imprisonment for molesting a 9-year-old girl. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000, with Rs 20,000 to be paid as compensation to the victim.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah missed the legislature session in Belagavi after a diarrhoea-like infection. He is under medication and expected to attend on Thursday. Get the latest updates.
A Jharsuguda court sentenced a 39-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his 17-year-old daughter. The POCSO court also imposed a fine and ordered compensation. Read the full details of the case.
The Dharwad Bench of the Karnataka High Court has invalidated the no-confidence motion against Belagavi Bar Association President SS Kivadasannavar. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Star Air suspends its crucial Belagavi-Mumbai direct flight service, leaving the city without a vital air link to the commercial capital. Passengers face uncertainty as IndiGo's plans remain unclear. Details inside.
Nearly 1,000 specially abled and orphaned children from 22 schools in Belagavi celebrated at the Anmol Dhamaka. The event featured games, competitions, and a call for inclusive support. Read more.
The Karnataka winter session in Belagavi commences today with unresolved tensions within the ruling Congress, despite leadership meetings. Key political battles loom.
As the Karnataka legislature's winter session starts in Belagavi, 95 organizations, led by farmer groups, seek protest permission. BJP plans a massive farmer sit-in. Police deploy 6000 personnel for security.
A Ranchi POCSO court sentences Nawal Kishore Singh Munda to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping a minor. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
A special Pocso court in Keonjhar sentenced a 60-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed a fine. Read the full details of the verdict.
BJP legislators plan adjournment motion to debate Ahinda communities' condition, alleging Siddaramaiah's policies hinder upliftment. Key issues: SC/ST funds, OBC reservation, caste census.
Lakhs of devotees celebrated Margashirsha Purnima at Savadatti's Renuka Yallamma Temple with the unique 'bhandara' ritual. Special buses & tight security were arranged for the grand fair.
Rani Channamma University professor sent on compulsory retirement after a research student's suicide attempt. VC details Syndicate action. Read the full story.
A sub-inspector and two constables in Jhansi booked for allegedly torturing a POCSO accused, causing 23 wounds and fractures. Special court orders detailed medical panel investigation.
Rani Channamma University's syndicate decides to issue convocation certificate to Sujata Pol on 'humanitarian grounds'. VC, registrar deny caste harassment allegations but offer no detailed explanation.
Karnataka police arrest two men for allegedly abducting and raping a 13-year-old in Belagavi. Case filed under IPC and POCSO Act. The accused threatened the victim's family.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar shared a symbolic breakfast featuring country chicken and idli, projecting harmony ahead of the Belagavi winter session. Explore the political menu and messages.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar share a unity breakfast featuring Mysuru-style country chicken. The leaders dismiss rift rumours ahead of the Belagavi winter session. Read more.
A Goa fast-track court sentenced a father to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping his daughter with disabilities. The court imposed fines under POCSO and disability laws. Read the full report.
A Panaji fast-track court has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a 17-year-old. The sentences for rape and other charges will run concurrently. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Two men arrested in Belagavi for the gang rape of a 7th-grade minor. The incident occurred in a sugarcane field. Police confirm one main accused and an accomplice.
An attempted ATM theft in Belagavi's Hosa Vantamuri raises serious security questions. Police reveal the alarm was off and norms ignored. Read the full investigation details.
A Bareilly POCSO court awards life imprisonment to a 28-year-old man for raping a minor. The child's testimony and medical evidence proved crucial. Read the full details.