Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday revised the penalty fines for violation of wearing seat belts on cars in the state. In the latest order that will come into effect from November 1, 2022, the violation will attract a fine of Rs 1000 across the state.

The order has been issued by DG&IG of Karnataka Police Praveen Sood on the instructions of the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Earlier, the fine for violation of seat belt rules would attract a penalty of Rs 500 which has now been increased to Rs. 1000.

The Superintendents of Police of all the districts and DCPs and Joint Commissioners of Traffic in Mysuru City, Hubballi, Dharwad City, Mangaluru City, Belagavi, and Bengaluru City have been notified about the new order.

Police in New Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities had earlier announced similar measures that will come into effect starting November 1, 2022, to implement seat belt rules under their respective jurisdictions.

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Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has alleged involvement of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in a money transfer network at global level.

Posting his allegation on his personal ‘X’ account on Saturday morning, Kharge said that he was referring to an issue that had not been dealt with decisively by Indian media houses.

“Here is a crucial story that the Indian media will never touch,” the minister has said, and clarified, “This so-called “body of individuals” has built a global network of over 2,500 affiliated organisations. Through these fronts, the RSS collects “guru dakshina” to fuel its divisive agenda. (sic)”

Kharge has further alleged, “The world’s largest NGO is running amok, laundering money and evading accountability.”

The minister added, “Here is a map of their organisational architecture of their “Vichar Parivaar.” https://rssproject.caravanmagazine.in / @thecaravanindia”