1. Karnataka Man Gives Wife Triple Talaq Over WhatsApp From Dubai
A woman who claimed she was given 'triple talaq' by her husband who stays in Dubai via a WhatsApp voice message has appealed for assistance from the Prime Minister.
"My husband Mushtafa gave me Triple Talaq in a voice recording message through Whatsaap. But I don't accept this divorce. I have registered a case. I seek justice. Police said that they can't do anything as my husband stays in Dubai," said the complainant Ayesha.
She further said that she had lodged a complaint in the police station, but because her husband's family was too powerful, the case was settled out of the police station. "We were happily married for the past 21 years. Initially, I could not have a baby but this did not bother him as we adopted a girl child who is now 16-years-old," she said.
(Source: The New Indian Express)
2. DK Shivakumar Case: Karnataka Congress MLA Appears Before ED
Karnataka Congress MLA Laxmi Hebbalkar on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to record her statement in connection with an alleged money-laundering case against her party colleague DK Shivakumar and others.
In a statement given to the media in Bengaluru, Hebbalkar had on Wednesday alleged that the ED summons was a result of “vindictive politics”.
The agency earlier summoned her on 14 September , asking her to join the investigation. However, Hebbalkar sought an exemption as she was engaged in flood relief operations in her constituency. She had also asked the ED officials to question her in Bengaluru, but did not get any response.
(Source: The Hindu)
3. Popular Bengaluru Hangout Spot BFlat to Shut Shop on 2 October
Popular Bengaluru pub and bar BFlat and BTDT in Indiranagar, which hosted many music and stand-up comedy events, will pull down its shutters from October 2, the establishment announced.
In a Facebook post, it said, “We regretfully announce that BFlat and BTDT Indiranagar, Bengaluru’s first dedicated live performance venue and loved restaurant (former Highnote), and home to many music lovers and foodies, closes its doors, effective October 2, 2019, after 10 and a half years of supporting the Arts.”
“Positioned as a platform to showcase in particular the independent music scene, jazz and blues as well as stand-up comedy, BFlat has become an iconic institution... The venue hopes to return to Bangalore in a new avatar but under the prevailing conditions it's Goodbye for now (sic),” it added.
(Source: The News Minute)
4. Rajnath Singh Becomes First Defence Minister to Fly in Tejas Fighter Aircraft
Union minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday became the first defence minister to fly in the indigenously-built light combat aircraft —Tejas— from the HAL airport in Bengaluru. He was accompanied by Air Vice Marshal N Tiwari, who is also the Project Director, National Flight Test Centre, ADA (Aeronautical Development Agency) in Bengaluru. The minister flew a sortie in the twin-seater version of Tejas. Rajnath Singh was wearing a G-suite, a white helmet and an oxygen mask.
Sharing his experince on Twitter, Singh wrote, 'Flying on ‘Tejas’, an Indigenous Light Combat Aircraft from Bengaluru’s HAL Airport was an amazing and exhilarating experience.'
(Source: Mint)
5. IMA Case: CBI Questions Zameer Ahmed Khan
Continuing the investigation into the alleged scam by the IMA Group of companies, CBI officials questioned former Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan on Thursday.
Company founder Mohammed Mansoor Khan had mentioned Zameer Ahmed Khan as one of the beneficiaries.
Zameer Ahmed Khan sold his property in Richmond Town, worth ₹9 crore, to Mansoor Khan in 2017. This transaction was declared in his election affidavit.
After the arrest of Mansoor Khan, the Enforcement Directorate had questioned Zameer Khan about his transactions with the IMA founder.
(Source: The Hindu)
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