2,496 new COVID-19 cases, 87 deaths in Karnataka on Tuesday
Bengaluru: The surge in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka continued to head upwards as the state reported 2,496 fresh cases of virus on Tuesday, July 14. The state also recorded highest single-day deaths as it witnessed 87 people succumbing to the deadly virus between Monday 5 pm and Tuesday 5 pm.
The total number of cases reported in the state so far has reached up to 44,077 while with 87 deaths the toll has climbed up to 842 in the state.
Bengaluru Urban District reported 56 deaths on Monday followed by Bellary 5, Vijaypura 3, Bagalkote 4, Chamrajnagar 2, Mysuru 4, Dakshina Kannada 4, Chikkamagaluru 3, Raichur 2, Kalaburagi, Dharwad, Davangere and Hassan recorded one death each.
Among the districts that reported fresh cases on Monday are: Bengaluru Urban 1,267, Mysuru 125, Kalaburagi 121, Dharwad 100, Bellary 99, Koppal 98, Dakshina Kannada 91, Bagalkote 78, Udupi 73, Belagavi 64, Uttara Kannada 64, Vijaypura 52, Tumkuru 47, Bidar 42, Mandya 38, Raichur 25, Davangere 17, Bengaluru Rural 14, Chikkaballapur 13, Kolar 11, Shivmoga 10, Kodagu 10, Chitradurga 10, Gadag 9, Chamrajnagar 8, Hassan 4, Chikkamagaluru 3, Yadgiri 2 and Ramnagar 1.
Of the 44,077 cases reported so far in the state, 17,390 patients have recovered and have been discharged from the hospitals including 1142 on Tuesday. 842 patients have succumbed to the virus while there are 25,839 active cases in the state currently, the bulletin added.
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Regret participating in 'movement' that vilified ex-PM Manmohan Singh: Prashant Bhushan
New Delhi: Senior advocate and activist Prashant Bhushan has expressed regret over his past role in political movements that, he said, contributed to the vilification of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Bhushan made the remarks in a post on social media on the first death anniversary of Manmohan Singh.
In his post, Bhushan described Manmohan Singh as “a humble, decent, well educated and well meaning man,” adding that the former prime minister’s humility and decency were “seen as a weakness.” He said he regretted having participated in a movement that helped discredit Singh and, in his words, “helped a rogue regime come to power.”
Bhushan’s statement is widely seen as a reference to the anti-corruption movement that gained momentum during the second United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, when Manmohan Singh was prime minister. The movement, led by civil society activists, had targeted corruption allegations against the government and eventually reshaped India’s political landscape. Critics have since argued that the campaign contributed to undermining Singh’s leadership and paved the way for a change in government at the Centre.
Manmohan Singh, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014, was known for his low-profile style, technocratic approach and role in shaping India’s economic reforms.
He was a humble, decent, well educated & well meaning man. His humility & decency was seen as a weakness.
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) December 26, 2025
I regret having participated in a movement that vilified him & helped a rogue regime come to power pic.twitter.com/6JWOrdCZdE
