Prohibitory orders in K'taka's Maddur after Ganesh Visarjan violence; protestors lathi-charged

IANS | September 8, 2025 12:55 PM

Mandya (Karnataka), Sep 8 (IANS) Prohibitory orders were imposed by the Karnataka Police in Maddur town until Tuesday morning following Ganesh Visarjan violence. However, the situation turned volatile on Monday as protestors condemning the violence gathered near the mosque in Ram Rahim Nagar, where the stone-pelting incident had taken place and staged a protest despite the prohibitory orders, prompting a baton-charge by the cops.

Oppn MPs to attend mock poll today ahead of Vice Presidential election

IANS | September 8, 2025 10:51 AM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Ahead of the crucial Vice Presidential election scheduled for September 9, Opposition Members of Parliament will attend a mock poll exercise on Monday in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan around 2:30 P.M., aimed at familiarising MPs with the procedure to ensure smooth and error-free voting.