Arun Dev is an Assistant Editor with the Karnataka bureau of Hindustan Times. A journalist for over 10 years, he has written extensively on crime and politics.
Articles by Arun Dev
Ruckus in House continues on Day 2, LoP demands Siddaramaih’s resignation
The second day of the Karnataka assembly witnessed uproar over accusations of a ₹87 crore embezzlement from the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation and diversion of funds earmarked for the Scheduled Tribe communities
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Five killed, two missing in landslide in Uttara Kannada
The state government on Tuesday announced financial compensation of ₹5 lakh to each victim’s family.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Ruckus in House on Day 1 over Valmiki case
Opposition Leader R Ashoka condemned the Karnataka government for a ₹187 crore scam in Valmiki Corporation, leading to the resignation of the scheduled tribes welfare minister.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 04:17 PM IST
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Rename Ramanagara to Bengaluru South, says Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar
The idea of renaming the district was initially floated by Shivakumar in October 2023.
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 03:59 AM IST
Over 200 evidence collected against actor Darshan: Police
Home minister G Parameshwara said that there was no question of showing a soft corner for anyone about the investigation into the Renukaswamy murder case
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 05:04 AM IST
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Yediyurappa moves HC for quashing of Pocso case; court extends relief from arrest
A single bench of justice Krishna S Dixit extended the relief it had granted to Yediyurappa on June 14 as the latter’s plea for anticipatory bail came up for fresh hearing, and permitted the prosecution to file its objection to the petition. It also sought CID’s response to a second petition filed by the BJP leader, seeking quashing of the case.
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Karnataka CID files charge sheet against former CM Yediyurappa in Pocso case
According to the charge sheet, the incident took place around 11.15 am when the complainant and her daughter visited Yediyurappa at his residence
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Fourth FIR registered against Prajwal in sexual abuse case
SIT files fourth FIR against former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna for sexual assault and privacy violation, implicating others. Revanna in custody until June 29.
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 08:28 AM IST
Prajwal Revanna’s brother Suraj arrested on charges of sexual assault
The FIR against Suraj on Saturday was lodged a day after the complainant JD(S) worker was booked for allegedly trying to extort ₹5 crore from the party leader.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 08:45 AM IST
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Karnataka government halts transfer of Sandur land for mining
The decision comes just a week after HD Kumaraswamy approved the commencement of mining activities by KIOCL in the forest area near Sandur.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 08:39 AM IST
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Fuel Price to billboard law: Oppn intensifies stir against Karnataka govt
Karnataka has been gripped by protests led by the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), demanding a rollback of the recent fuel price hike.
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 09:08 AM IST
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Darshan, 3 others to remain in police custody for two more days
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, along with three other individuals, has been remanded to two-day police custody by a court in Bengaluru on Thursday. The decision came following a request from the prosecutor citing the need for further investigation into the case.
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 08:54 AM IST
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Environmentalists slam HDK for supporting mining in Sandur
Despite assurances from Kumaraswamy and KIOCL regarding environmental safeguards, the project has sparked significant opposition from environmentalists and local communities
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 09:02 AM IST
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Post-mortem report of man allegedly killed by Darshan details 15 injuries
The motive for the crime, according to police, was that Renukaswamy trolled his long-time partner Gowda on social media platforms, enraging her and Darshan
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 08:25 AM IST
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Non-bailable arrest warrant against BSY in Pocso case
The high court will be hearing on Friday both BSY’s plea to quash the case and survivor’s brother’s plea to arrest the former CM
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 08:02 AM IST
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Darshan’s aides beat up victim till he lost consciousness: Cops
The murderers, who attacked Renukaswamy in a shed used to park seized vehicles in southwestern Bengaluru on Saturday night, then dumped his corpse in a stormwater drain
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 08:30 AM IST
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Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, girlfriend face heat in bizarre murder saga
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and partner held for plotting murder of man who sent inappropriate messages to her. 17 arrests made in the case.
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 08:36 AM IST
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Kannada actor Darshan detained for questioning in murder case
Darshan’s security guards are among more than 10 other people detained in the case even as the circumstances of the murder remain unclear
Published on Jun 11, 2024 12:19 PM IST
HD Kumaraswamy: Man who helmed state twice gets a stint at the Centre
Kumaraswamy’s discharge from the hospital on August 30 marked a symbolic “third birth” for him, following two previous cardiac surgeries.
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 09:25 AM IST
Bhavani Revanna receives pre-trial bail until June 10
The HC’s decision to grant her bail mandates that she must fully cooperate with the investigation by the SIT.
Updated on Jun 08, 2024 08:57 AM IST
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Karnataka HC grants anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna in kidnapping case
The high court’s decision to grant her bail mandates that she must fully cooperate with the investigation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT)
Published on Jun 07, 2024 01:22 PM IST
Karnataka minister steps down amid charges of illegal fund diversion
Karnataka’s scheduled tribes welfare minister B Nagendra on Thursday resigned from his post following allegations of his involvement in illegal diversion of large sum of funds from a state-run tribal development corporation into private bank accounts.
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 07:12 AM IST
DKS’s CM post bid takes a hit after Cong’s LS poll showing
In Vokkaliga-dominated constituencies such as Bengaluru Rural, Tumkur, Chikkaballapur, Kolar, Mandya, and Mysuru, the BJP secured significant victories
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 08:50 AM IST
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5 out of 5 seats: Congress sweeps Kharge’s turf
In a triumph for the Congress and particularly for its president Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress has won all five Lok Sabha seats in Kalyana Karnataka, formerly known as Hyderabad Karnataka.
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Prajwal loses family bastion to Congress’s Shreyas Patel
Prajwal Revanna, grandson of JD(S) president and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, who contested as a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate, was defeated by a margin of 42,649 votes
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 08:14 AM IST
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NDA holds sway, but inroads by Cong
BJP grabs 17 seats in a state it swept five years ago as Cong wins nine seats, matching its 2014 Lok Sabha performance
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 08:04 AM IST
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Karnataka: Setback for DK Shivakumar as Congress loses in Vokkaliga heartland
DK Shivakumar’s efforts to establish himself as a dominant Vokkaliga leader in the Old Mysuru region have been severely hampered by the election outcome
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 08:13 PM IST
Ahead of verdict, NDA, Congress voice confidence
Initially, the BJP’s campaign in North Karnataka focused on the murder of Neha Hiremath. However, the election dynamics shifted when allegations of sexual harassment surfaced against JD(S) Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 07:52 AM IST
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Prajwal arrested on arrival, to be in SIT custody till Jun 6
Embattled Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna returns to India, arrested in connection with mass sexual abuse and rape allegations, sent to SIT custody till June 6.
Updated on May 31, 2024 11:55 PM IST
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What is Valmiki corpn ‘scam’ that put 8 bank executives under lens
FIR was registered against eight officials of the Union Bank of India. No arrests have been made so far.
Published on May 31, 2024 02:44 PM IST