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NIA takes over Bengaluru violence probe, says SDPI leader allegedly instigated mobs to riot

The central agency has re-registered two separate FIRs under the UAPA and IPC sections related to arson, violence and destruction of public property.

Yediyurappa says state govt will recover costs of damage from culprits in Bengaluru riots

The Chief Minister said stringent action has been initiated against those responsible for the violent incidents including invoking the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

Police rules out Bengaluru riots accused Naveen’s claim that his phone had been hacked

P. Naveen Kumar now claims there were many people at his residence, one of whom could’ve used his phone to post the message that triggered the riots.

Why Sunny Leone is trending on Twitter on India’s Independence Day

Actor Sunny Leone's name was among the top trends on Twitter through much of Saturday.

SDPI doesn’t fear ban over Bengaluru riots, says will emerge stronger just like RSS

SDPI is the political arms of radical PFI, which has presence in 6 states and Delhi. Its website says SDPI has contested polls at gram panchayat, corporation, assembly and parliamentary levels.

‘Warned Naveen, but he did not listen’ — father of man whose post led to Bengaluru riots

P. Naveen Kumar distributed sweets among local residents, including Muslims, after Ayodhya Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan. Neighbours say it looked like he was 'provoking people'.

Congress ex-corporator among 60 more arrested for Bengaluru riots over Prophet post

Former Congress corporator Kaleem Pasha’s name cropped up after police arrested and interrogated SDPI leader Muzammil Pasha in connection with Bengaluru riots.

Bengaluru has seen 8 major riots since 1986 — including two over Prophet Muhammad

From violence over an actor’s death to a longstanding water-sharing issue, Bengaluru has been witness to several riots over the years.

BJP blames radical PFI’s political arm for Bengaluru riots, police say investigation on

Sources in Bengaluru Police say the alleged role of Social Democratic Party of India is under the scanner on the basis of ‘some evidence’, but the organisation has denied the charge.

Post about Prophet Muhammad triggers riots in Bengaluru, 3 killed as police opens fire

Post was allegedly put up by nephew of a Congress MLA, who claims his account was hacked. Mob tried to barge into MLA’s house, torched vehicles & property.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.