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Stating that "previous governments have also witnessed multiple explosions," the Chief Minister emphasized, "This incident has occurred during our administration. Stringent disciplinary actions will be taken against the perpetrators. Politics should not overshadow this issue."
Explosion at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru was captured in the CCTV installed in the eatery. (READ MORE)
Home Minister G Parameshwara has confirmed that nine people have sustained injuries in the incident. He mentioned, "The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has gathered samples, and investigations are currently ongoing. The bomb squad has also inspected the site. Additionally, the City Police Commissioner and Director General of Police (DGP) have visited the location. I will personally visit the scene at 7:30 PM."
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, during his visit to Mysuru, disclosed that an unidentified individual had brought a bag, which initial investigations suggest contained an improvised explosive device (IED). Siddaramaiah stated, "I have been in contact with the Home Minister and senior police officials. They have informed me that an unidentified individual brought a bag into the restaurant. He purchased a token and consumed food. Subsequently, he left the bag, which contained the explosive device. The police are currently examining CCTV footage. They have labeled the explosion as a high-powered blast." The incident resulted in injuries to nine individuals, with one woman sustaining severe injuries.
In the midst of chaos, witness Shabarish recounted to TV9 how individuals sustained injuries on their arms and legs, with identification cards scattered across the cafe. Latest reports say that nine people have been injured in the blast
"The bomb blast at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru is yet another glaring example of the deteriorating law and order situation in Karnataka," says R Ashoka
Divya Raghavendra Rao informed the local TV9 news channel that the explosion did not occur in the kitchen but rather in the area designated for customer handwashing. He clarified that the explosion was caused by an item stored in a bag. Rao also reassured that all the injured individuals were now safe and out of danger. A Reuters report quoted Rao as saying that two blasts took place within seconds.
Hours after five people were reported injured in the blast that occurred at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area on Friday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticised the Siddaramaiah-led state government, stating that he should provide answers to the people of Bengaluru. Meanwhile, CM Siddaramaiah has reportedly confirmed that it was not a cylinder blast but a bomb blast that happened at Rameshwaram Cafe.
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The Supreme Court commented and rejected the petition seeking electronic tracking of the MPs in the country, with a warning to the petitioner not to move such a petition again, on Friday.
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Five people including 3 staff members of the popular eatery Rameswaram Cafe were injured in an explosion in Bengaluru on Friday. According to the latest media reports, an object kept in a bag caused an explosion at the Bengaluru eating outlet. (Read More)
Delhi Finance Minister Atishi unveiled the Economic Survey Copy in the Legislative Assembly, stating, "I will present the Budget in the House on March 4, 2024."
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M Modi arrives at the Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Ltd (HURL) Fertiliser Plant in Sindri, Jharkhand.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi late on Thursday evening led the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Central Election Committee’s (CEC) key meet to finalise the first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. (Read More)
On Friday, One 97 Communications announced that its board has sanctioned the termination of inter-company agreements with Paytm Payments Bank, aiming to decrease reliance. This decision holds significance given that Paytm Payments Bank Limited is currently facing scrutiny from the RBI due to ongoing non-compliance issues and significant supervisory concerns. In a regulatory filing, One 97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, stated that both entities have implemented further measures to bolster the autonomous functioning of Paytm Payments Bank. (Read More)