NEET Re-exam row has taken a political turn in Bengaluru after several NEET-UG aspirants reportedly missed their examination due to severe traffic congestion triggered by a Congress convention. Emotional scenes unfolded outside an examination centre as students arrived minutes after the entry deadline and were denied permission to appear for the test. The incident has now snowballed into a political battle, with the BJP and JD(S) accusing the Congress government of poor planning and traffic mismanagement on the day of a major political convention in the city. Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has rejected the allegations, insisting that traffic advisories were issued well in advance and disputing claims that large numbers of students were affected.  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has found himself at the center of a viral controversy after a video from a public event in Kanakapura sparked intense debate across social media platforms. The incident took place during Shivakumar's visit to Horahalli in Kanakapura, where supporters organized a grand welcome in his honour. As part of the reception, locals presented him with a massive garland made of apples and flowers, a gesture intended to showcase their appreciation and support. The controversy erupted after a video showed Shivakumar taking a bite from one of the apples in the garland and then tossing the partially eaten fruit toward supporters gathered at the event. The video quickly spread online, triggering strong reactions and opening a wider debate about political symbolism, public conduct and the nature of leader-follower relationships in Indian politics. WATCH