Yadagiri: FIR has been reportedly registered against Public TV’s Head H. R. Ranganath and presenter/anchor Arun Badiger at the Gogi police station in Yadagiri district. 

During the program broadcasted on February 3, the Public TV Head H. R. Ranganath and presenter Arun Badiger had said, “India was created based on it being a Hindu Rashtra”, they had stated. Accusing both the TV personalities of attempting to hurt the sentiments of the Muslim community and harming the integrity of the nation through the utterance of such a prejudiced statement, an individual named Bande Nawaz Gogi submitted a private complaint to the Shahpur Additional Judicial Magistrate. 

Advocate Mohammed Ghous represented the complainant and proposed arguments on his behalf. The court which reviewed the complainant’s accusations, later instructed for an FIR to be registered against Ranganath and Badiger on March 24, under the IPC sections 153 (b) 505 (1) (b) (c) and 505 (2) at the Gogi police station.

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Bahrain: Dr. Arathi Krishna, Vice President of the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Forum, Government of Karnataka, participated as the Guest of Honour at the prestigious Global Women’s Economic Forum and Exhibition held on January 13, 2025 in Bahrain.

The international event, known for its pivotal role in empowering women entrepreneurs and professionals, provided a unique platform for showcasing business innovations and fostering leadership among women.

During the event, Dr. Krishna emphasized the significance of women’s contributions to entrepreneurship and technological advancements. She noted that the forum's dynamic workshops, panel discussions, and expert speeches offered specialized insights into innovative practices, financial management, and the adoption of new technologies. These knowledge-sharing opportunities are designed to support emerging women entrepreneurs, enabling them to thrive in a competitive global marketplace.

Highlighting the transformative power of such initiatives, Dr. Krishna remarked on the growing achievements of women entrepreneurs in traditionally male-dominated sectors. She acknowledged that the event not only celebrated success stories from across the globe but also inspired young women to pursue entrepreneurship and leadership roles. The participation of women-led businesses from diverse nations underscored the universal nature of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.

Dr. Krishna also engaged in thoughtful discussions with successful women leaders and interacted with representatives of various Kannada associations in Bahrain. She reiterated her appeal to the global NRI Kannada community to strive for excellence and greater accomplishments in their respective fields.