Dharmasthala mass burials case: Accused Chinnayya files complaint against Thimarody, four others
Belthangady: The primary accused in the Dharmasthala mass burials case Chinnayya, who is out on bail, has filed a complaint with Dharmasthala Police against five people, including Sowjanya Movement activist Mahesh Shetty Thimarody and YouTuber Sameer MD.
Chinnayya was released on bail from the Shivamogga Jail on Thursday, December 18 and reportedly filed the complaint with Dharmasthala Police the same night. He is learned to have been accompanied by his wife Mallika and sister Ratna on the occasion.
He has alleged in his complaint that there are possibilities of Sowjanya Movement activists Thimarody, Girish Mattannavar, Jayant T, Sameer and Sowjanya’s uncle Vithal Gowda threatening him, his wife and sister. Additionally, he has urged the officers to take legal action in the matter and requested for police security.
Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Dr. Arun K has said that Belthangady Police have registered the complaint and further action in the matter will be taken.
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Karnataka leads in AI: Minister Priyank Kharge at Impact Summit
Bengaluru (PTI): Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday highlighted the state’s leadership in AI and deep technology while engaging with global industry leaders and startups at a four-day summit held in New Delhi, officials said.
During the event, Priyank witnessed the signing of a strategic MoU between H Company and St John’s Medical College & Research Institute, Bengaluru, to pilot advanced enterprise AI for hospital operations and workflow automation, strengthening responsible AI in healthcare, the minister’s office said in a statement here.
Speaking on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit, the minister said Karnataka is ahead of the curve in AI.
“We are already home to leading global AI players such as Harvey AI and Anthropic, and The Walt Disney Company is expanding its AI network in Bengaluru,” he added.
Noting Bengaluru’s position among the top global cities for AI talent, he added, “Under our DeepTech Decade, we are supporting startups with grants of up to Rs 1 crore. We are engaging with global leaders and innovators to ensure responsible AI use, build the right skill sets, create strong incubators, and establish Centres of Excellence that can foster startups and strengthen e-governance.”
The minister also attended a roundtable organised by the US-India Business Council (USIBC), where discussions focused on strengthening technology collaboration, investment partnerships, and innovation-led growth between Karnataka and global enterprises.
He met Timo Harakka, Member of Parliament of Finland, to explore possibilities for collaboration between Karnataka and Finland in AI and deep-tech sectors, including joint research, innovation partnerships, and startup exchanges.
The Karnataka IT Minister also visited the Indian Army showcase at the summit, which featured advanced AI-driven defence and strategic technology applications, highlighting the role of AI in national security and modernisation efforts.
He toured the Karnataka Pavilion and the ArtPark Pavilion, interacting with founders and teams from Karnataka’s innovation ecosystem and reviewing emerging AI and deep-tech solutions, the statement added.
