Prajwal Revanna convicted in KR Nagar abduction, rape case: Special Court pronounces verdict
Bengaluru: In a major judgment, the Special Court for People's Representatives in Bengaluru has convicted former JDS MP Prajwal Revanna in the abduction and rape case involving a woman from KR Nagar, Mysuru. The verdict was delivered by Judge Santosh Gajanan Bhat, who had concluded final hearings on July 29.
The court found Prajwal Revanna guilty under charges of abduction and sexual assault. While the quantum of punishment is yet to be announced, legal experts suggest he may face a minimum of 10 years’ imprisonment, extending up to life imprisonment under relevant sections of the IPC.
As the verdict was being read out, Revanna was reportedly seen wiping tears before leaving the courtroom.
The case pertains to the abduction and sexual assault of a woman from KR Nagar. Allegations state that the woman was kidnapped and confined at a farmhouse near Hunsur to prevent her from disclosing the incident. The case is part of a larger investigation involving multiple accusations of serial sexual assault against Prajwal Revanna.
Former minister H.D. Revanna and Bhavani Revanna are among the nine accused in the case. Both have already secured bail in the abduction matter. Prajwal Revanna, who was arrested on May 31, 2024, has been lodged in Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru for over a year.
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PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Expo, interacts with startups
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo here featuring over 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem.
He also interacted with startups participating in the expo.
The prime minister visited various stalls and spoke with the companies participating in the expo. He was seen asking questions from company representatives to better understand what they are showcasing.
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The prime minister spent several minutes at various stalls while interacting with the representatives.
The Expo brings together global technology firms, startups, academia and research institutions, central and state governments and international partners.
Spread across 10 arenas covering more than 70,000 square metres, the Expo brings together global technology firms, startups, academia and research institutions, Union ministries, state governments and international partners.
The Expo also features 13 country pavilions, showcasing international collaboration in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem. These include pavilions from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan and Africa.
The Expo will host over 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations, structured across three thematic chakras -- people, planet and progress.
In addition, the Expo will feature over 600 high-potential startups, many of them building globally relevant and population-scale solutions. These startups will demonstrate working solutions that are already deployed in real-world settings.
