Bengaluru, July 03: Revenue Minister RV Deshpande said that all pilgrims who have been to Mansarovar yatra from the state were safe.

Responding to a question raised by Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri of BJP in the Assembly Session on Tuesday, the Minister said that it was true that the pilgrims from the state experienced inconvenience. Out of 525 pilgrims who are on their way to Mansarovar, 250 pilgrims were from Karnataka. The state government took all measures for their safety. The Central Home Ministry and Ministry of External Affairs were appealed to come to the rescue of pilgrims. Food and accommodation was provided to them. But because of heavy rains, it was not possible to use helicopters for their rescue, he said.

Indian High Commissioner in Nepal was asked to come to their rescue. The officer was also requested to take the help of Nepal Government to air-lift the senior citizens and those who have health problems to the safety. Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has already directed the Head Quarters Commissioner in New Delhi to take all measures for the safety of the pilgrims from the state, he said.



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Beijing : Pizza Hut China has taken a bold step into culinary experimentation by introducing a limited-edition pizza topped with deep-fried bullfrog, a move that has garnered both curiosity and criticism online. The unconventional dish was first highlighted by global food trend expert David Henke, who shared a photo of the new menu item on X (formerly Twitter), noting the diverse protein preferences in different cultures.

The pizza, known as "Goblin Pizza," features a thick crust, red sauce, a layer of parsley, and a whole deep-fried bullfrog as the centerpiece. The frog's "eyes" are created with halved hard-boiled eggs, each topped with a black olive, making for a visually striking presentation. According to Korean news outlet Maeil Business Newspaper, the unusual offering is a collaboration with Dungeons and Dragons, inspired by a character from the game.

Details about the availability of this new creation are limited, with no specific information provided on Pizza Hut’s official website. However, the quirky menu item has already become a talking point on social media, drawing a mix of reactions ranging from shock to curiosity.

On Reddit, a photo of the pizza was shared, fueling further debate. Some users labeled the dish as “pure blasphemy,” while one user went so far as to say, “This pizza is a felony.” Another asked, “Why ruin a pizza like that?”

Not all feedback was negative; one commenter admitted that while the frog might be off-putting, they'd be more accepting if the pizza underneath was satisfactory. Another joked, "You can ribbet this right into the garbage."

Amidst the critique, there were voices of intrigue. One foodie defended the dish, saying, “Fried frog legs are so good! Maybe next time, shred the frog leg meat and add it to the pizza—that would be pretty good.”