Ahmedabad: Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi made a controversial statement on Thursday, asserting that violence is sometimes "necessary" to safeguard the principle of non-violence. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 'Hindu Spiritual & Service Fair' at Gujarat University grounds, Joshi emphasized India's responsibility to lead the world on the path of peace by including everyone.

Bengaluru: Taking serious note of the issues faced by the public due to microfinance institutions, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has decided to convene a meeting with officials to address the growing concerns.

Mangaluru: The police have arrested 14 individuals in connection with the vandalism at a unisex salon near the Bejai KSRTC bus stand on Thursday afternoon.

Mangaluru: The police have arrested a 49-year-old man, Anil Fernandes, a resident of Kollam, Kerala, in connection with a daring robbery in which a group of six men, posing as ED officers, stole approximately Rs 30 lakh from a businessman's residence.

Kolkata: Popular Bollywood singer Monali Thakur, known for her song ‘Moh moh ke dhaage’ from ‘Dam laga ke haisha’, who fell ill during a live performance in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district on January 21, is now stable and recovering in Mumbai, a source close to her said on Thursday.

Thane: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who heads the ruling Shiv Sena, on Thursday warned the Shiv Sena (UBT) that if it does not stop criticising his party and the Mahayuti, then the Uddhav Thackeray-led party will be left with only two MLAs out of the present 20.

Belagavi: In an accident that occurred near Hosur village, Hukkeri taluk, on Thursday, more than 25 people, identified as labourers, were injured as the goods vehicle they were traveling in toppled on the road.

Bengaluru: Actor Kiccha Sudeep has declined the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor, which was announced for his performance in the film 'Pailwaan'.