Belthangady: Astrologer father kills own son
Belthangady: A 28-year-old boy lost his life after his father and sibling stabbed him with a sharp-edged weapon in Kasaba village here on Sunday night.
The deceased Naveen killed by his father Manjunath who is practicing Astrology in Belthangady and brother Raghavendra. The old rivalry between the family members is said to be the reason behind the murder.
Naveen had attacked Manjunath over an altercation on December 31st last year. In the revenge attack, Manjunath along with Raghvendra stabbed Naveen in his stomach and thigh while he was having dinner on Sunday night. Naveen succumbed to injuries on the spot.
Naveen was survived by his wife and two children.
Accused Manjunath and Raghvendra have fled the scene.
Naveen's wife Baby has registered a complaint with Belthangady police and investigation is on.
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Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship: How to apply, when to apply; details here
Bengaluru: The Azim Premji Foundation has announced the Azim Premji Scholarship for the academic year 2025–26, aimed at supporting up to 2.5 lakh girls across 18 Indian states who are pursuing higher education after completing school. An official release from the foundation also stated that in the coming years the scholarship will be implemented across the country.
When to Apply:
According to a release from the foundation, the application process for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025–26 will commence in September 2025. “Details of the program and any changes in the program design or coverage will be notified at the start of the application process,” the release added.
Where to Apply:
According to the release, the scholarship this year will be implemented across 18 states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Students residing in these states and enrolled in recognised higher education institutions will be eligible to apply.
How to Apply:
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Girls who have completed their Class 10 and 12 education in government (public) schools and have secured admission in a bona fide higher education institution either a government-run college/university or select private institutions can apply for the scholarship.
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Once the application portal opens in September, students will be required to submit personal details, educational qualifications, proof of admission, and bank account information.
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The scholarship amount ₹30,000 per year will be transferred directly into the students' bank accounts in two instalments each academic year, read the release.
