Bengaluru, May 18: Amidst political high drama, JDS supremo and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda celebrated his birthday on Friday.

In view of Gowda’s birthday, former chief minister Siddaramaiah wished the former PM through twitter. “Happy birthday to JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda. You have served as the Opposition Leader, Chief Minister and Prime Minister of the country. Your commitment towards the land, water and language of the state is inspiring us. Have a good future and health for next hundred years”, Siddaramaiah tweeted.

Both JDS and Congress have been trying to form a coalition government at the Assembly election. One time close friends have become enemies in the changed political scenario. But because of the post-poll developments, Siddaramaiah and Deve Gowda have come together again.

 

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Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.

Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.

 

Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.