History Lecturer Tippesh's Discovery of Kalyana Chalukya Inscription
- H.M. Tippesha, a history lecturer from Hulikeri village, discovered an unpublished 12th century Kalyana Chalukya inscription during field work.
- The inscription, written by Dr. Hulikeri village, mentions that Bammagowda son’s donated land for cow grazing.
- The inscription, found on the Kana Shila, contains Kannada lines and mentions the donation of land for cows.
- The discovery provides information about the town’s past control and the historical context of Kumbalagunte.
- The inscription also reveals the historical rule of Mahamandaleshwar Nachidevarasa in the state of Tarana Samvatara of Kumbala Kunte.
Digital Arrest Scourge in Bengaluru
- In 2024, 682 ‘digital arrest’ fraud cases were registered in Bengaluru
- 512 cases reported in Bangalore city, resulting in 62 crores loss.
- Police seized only 12 cases from the accused and arrested 36 people.
- The amount defrauded is Rs. 135.50, with a forfeited amount of ₹12 crore.
- Suspicious calls should be reported to the police station or the helpline number 1930.
- Cyber fraudsters regularly report cases of extortion, including drug parcel abroad, money laundering, and terrorist activities.
Rising Digital Arrests in India • Over 92,000 Indians fell victim to digital arrest scams in 2024. • Cybercriminals impersonate law enforcement agencies to defraud people. • Victims are falsely accused of money laundering, drug trafficking, or cybercrimes. • Scammers use fake calls, documents, and AI-generated visuals to appear authentic. • Mode of Operation: Fake calls, video chats, and fake legal documents. • Vulnerable people include fear of arrest, lack of legal knowledge, social stigma, and manipulation tactics. |
Karnataka's Athletics Achievements
- State won 4 medals, including gold, at the National Games, bringing its medal tally to 62.
- The team won gold in the Women’s 4X100m relay event, with Kerala and Telangana also winning silver and bronze respectively.
- Karishcha Sanil won the women’s javelin throw with a distance of 55.55m, while Ramyashree Jain won the silver with a distance of 54.85m.
- Sudeep cleared 2.08m in the men’s high jump event, gaining bronze.
• Karnataka secured at least 4 medals in tennis, with Prajwal-Nika Poonachcha reaching the final in men’s doubles and Niki-Soha Sadiq in mixed doubles.
