Jaya is the daughter of industrialist and former Machilipatnam MP Badiga Ramakrishna. Earlier, she was commissioner in the Sacramento court. She graduated from Osmania University before relocating to US. There, she secured a Juris Doctor - a professional degree required to practise law - from Santa Clara University.
The Belthangady police filed a case because BJP MLA Harish Poonja used foul language against police officials during a protest. The police arrested Rowdy Sheeter Shashiraj Shetty on May 18 for his involvement in illegal quarrying. The MLA, along with others, allegedly organized a protest without obtaining prior permission in front of the Vikas Soudha in Belthangady on Monday.
Two family members died in an SUV collision at Shiradi Ghat in Dakshina Kannada district. Five others were injured. Residents of Bondala village, they were returning from a wedding in Bengaluru. The injured were treated in Mangaluru. The authorities registered a case and are investigating the accident.
A man died in Salundi village, Mysuru district, from drinking contaminated water. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered an investigation and medical care. Kanakaraj, hospitalized in the city, succumbed despite medical intervention. The CM contacted officials to address water pollution and await investigation results.
Authorities file charges against village head Narendra Rai, Rakesh Rai, Birbal Ram, Bhalu Rai, and 4 others for allegedly trying to sway voters with saree distribution in Ballia. Incident surfaced on social media showing saree distribution in Haibatpur village. FIR filed on May 18 by deputy superintendent of police under IPC sections 188 and 171 B.