Mangaluru: Another case has been registered at the Belthangady police station against activist Girish Mattannavar for allegedly circulating an obscene video clip on social media.

The complaint was filed by Rajendra Das D of Dharmasthala, who claimed that on September 1, while browsing social media on his mobile phone in Ujire village, he came across a video in which Mattannavar was allegedly speaking in an obscene manner, causing nuisance to the public, as reported by Deccan Herald on Tuesday.

The clip was later shared on Janata News.

Based on the complaint, Belthangady police have registered a case under Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and taken up further investigation.

Meanwhile, Belthangady police had registered a case last week against Girish Mattannavar for allegedly spreading false news on social media.

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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.

He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.

The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.

"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.

The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.

He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.