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Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka police find over 50 explicit videos on Hindu leader's phone amid ongoing investigation: Report
In an unexpected development during an ongoing investigation, Moodbidri police have uncovered over 50 sexually explicit video clips from the mobile phone of Samith Raj Dharegudde, a district-level co-convenor of the Hindu Jagarana Vedike in Dakshina Kannada, news agency PTI reported. Moodbidri Police in Karnataka have filed a separate First Information Report (FIR) concerning the explicit material. ALSO READ | Bengaluru set for largest electric bus fleet under PM e-Drive initiative: Report Dharegudde, who was earlier granted bail in a separate case involving alleged stone-pelting at a private bus, came under renewed scrutiny when his device was subjected to a forensic analysis at the Cybercrime and Economic Offenses Lab (CEN Lab) in Mangaluru. The examination, carried out with court and senior official authorization, was part of the continuing probe into his earlier arrest. ALSO READ | Prestige Group to build 1.5-km flyover in Bengaluru linking Bellandur to ORR to ease traffic congestion: Report Sources close to the investigation revealed that officers were taken aback by the nature of the content extracted, which reportedly includes explicit scenes involving both male and female individuals. One of the videos is rumoured to feature a well-known political figure from the coastal region, though authorities have not confirmed any identities, the report said. Moodbidri Police have since filed a separate First Information Report (FIR) concerning the explicit material. A police official confirmed that legal action is being pursued under applicable sections related to obscenity and potential threats to public morality, as reported by PTI. ALSO READ | 'What kind of mafia nonsense is this?': Bengaluru commuter's rant over cab chaos goes viral Officials also expressed concern over the possible dissemination of the content, citing risks to community harmony and personal reputations. Steps are now being taken to trace the origins of the videos and establish the identities of those featured. Dharegudde has not yet responded to the allegations, and police have indicated that he will soon be summoned for further questioning in connection with the newly discovered material. (With inputs from PTI)
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Bellad seeks electric buses under PM's e-Drive scheme to North Karnataka cities
Deputy leader of Opposition in the assembly Arvind Bellad (BJP) has written to Union Heavy Industries Minister HD Kumaraswamy urging him to allocate electric buses under the PM's e-Drive scheme to North Karnataka cities like Hubballi-Dharwad , Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Ballari and Vijayapura. While Bengaluru has rightly received 4,500 e-buses, other regions also deserve attention. These cities have growing transport needs, existing KSRTC infrastructure, and in some cases BRT systems—making them ready for an efficient e-bus rollout, Bellad, who represents Hubballi-Dharwad West in the assembly, has said in his letter. Such a move will reduce regional disparities, curb emissions, create local jobs, and boost the EV ecosystem in underserved areas. A more balanced approach to green mobility will ensure true inclusive development across Karnataka, the BJP leader has said. Kumaraswamy had, in May, announced that Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Surat cities will get 10,900 brand new electric buses under the PM's e-Drive Scheme over the next two years. The PM e-Drive initiative aims to deploy 14,028 electric buses with a total financial outlay of Rs 10,900 crore over a two-year period from April 2024 to March 2026. The scheme represents one of the world's largest national efforts to electrify public transport at scale.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Bellad seeks electric buses under PM's e-Drive scheme to North Karnataka cities
(You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Deputy leader of Opposition in the assembly Arvind Bellad (BJP) has written to Union Heavy Industries Minister HD Kumaraswamy urging him to allocate electric buses under the PM's e-Drive scheme to North Karnataka cities like Hubballi-Dharwad , Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Ballari and Bengaluru has rightly received 4,500 e-buses, other regions also deserve attention. These cities have growing transport needs, existing KSRTC infrastructure, and in some cases BRT systems—making them ready for an efficient e-bus rollout, Bellad, who represents Hubballi-Dharwad West in the assembly, has said in his letter. Such a move will reduce regional disparities, curb emissions, create local jobs, and boost the EV ecosystem in underserved areas. A more balanced approach to green mobility will ensure true inclusive development across Karnataka, the BJP leader has had, in May, announced that Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Surat cities will get 10,900 brand new electric buses under the PM's e-Drive Scheme over the next two PM e-Drive initiative aims to deploy 14,028 electric buses with a total financial outlay of Rs 10,900 crore over a two-year period from April 2024 to March 2026. The scheme represents one of the world's largest national efforts to electrify public transport at scale.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Centre allots 2k electric buses for Hyderabad to help fight pollution: Minister Ponnam
HYDERABAD: Disclosing that the Centre has allocated 2,000 electric buses to Hyderabad under the Prime Minister's e-Drive scheme, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar called the development a significant step towards reducing pollution in the city. A release issued on Friday stated that the state government has already introduced a comprehensive Electric Vehicle (EV) policy aimed at curbing pollution, which includes a 100% tax exemption on EVs. As part of its green public transport initiative, the Telangana government has set a target to operate a total of 2,800 electric buses within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) area of Hyderabad. It was mentioned that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, along with Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy and Ponnam Prabhakar, had earlier met with Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy to request central assistance for electric buses. Prabhakar expressed satisfaction that the Centre has responded positively to their appeal by allocating 2,000 buses and urged the Union government to also consider sanctioning the remaining 800 buses to meet the full requirement. It is worth mentioning that Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy, on Thursday, chaired a high-level meeting to review the rollout of electric buses under the ambitious PM e-Drive Scheme, with a focus on four key states — Telangana, Karnataka, Delhi, and Gujarat. Following detailed discussions, the Ministry announced substantial allocations of electric buses to major cities, including 4,500 for Bengaluru, 2,000 for Hyderabad, 2,800 for Delhi, 1,000 for Ahmedabad, and 600 for Surat. The scheme was launched with the goal of deploying 14,028 electric buses across India, with a financial outlay of Rs 10,900 crore for the period from April 2024 to March 2026.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Bengaluru, Delhi & Hyderabad get lion's share of e-buses; Kumaraswamy to meet with OEMs soon
Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Surat cities will get 10,900 brand new electric buses under the PM's e-Drive Scheme over the next two years. Bengaluru will get a lion's share of 4500 buses, followed by 2800 buses for Delhi, 2000 for Hyderabad, 1000 for Ahmedabad and 600 for Surat, Union Heavy Industries & Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy told ET after chairing a meeting in Delhi on the subject. 'We have not allocated 3000-odd buses to any city because we have not received requests from Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, so far. We want to give them some more time to make a request. If none of them make a request, we may give 500-1000 more to Karnataka and about 400 more for Telangana,' the minister said. The Centre is keen to see these buses ply on the city roads in the next two years. 'PM's e-Drive is a good scheme. The cities, of course, would have to get the charging infrastructure in place,' he said, while adding that today's meeting marked a significant step forward in advancing PM Modi's vision for giving our cities a clean and inclusive urban transport solution. Kumaraswamy said he would call for a meeting with the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) soon to understand their production capacity and align the delivery schedule with the Centre's targets. He aimed to have all the 15,000 buses delivered in phases over the next 16 months, and wished to understand if the manufacturers could roll out buses fast. 'Delhi asked for 2800 buses and we met their demand,' the Union Minister said. 'From Bengaluru to Delhi, cities are actively embracing electric buses to make public transport cleaner and efficient.' The PM e-Drive initiative aims to deploy 14,028 electric buses with a total financial outlay of Rs 10,900 crore over a two-year period from April 2024 to March 2026. The scheme represents one of the world's largest national efforts to electrify public transport at scale. The Ministry of Heavy Industries remains committed to timely delivery, operational readiness, and strategic partnerships with all participating states, Kumaraswamy, who is also the former CM of Karnataka, said.
