Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
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After initial reluctance, KPCC chief D.K. Shivakumar left for Delhi this morning to hold discussions with AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders on the issue of chief ministerial candidate for Karnataka. The other contender and Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah, is already in Delhi.
Congress is yet to select its chief minister in Karnataka with both leaders demanding the top post. Before leaving Bengaluru, Mr. Shivakumar told mediapersons that he was going alone as requested by the high command, in an apparent jibe at Mr. Siddaramaiah who is in the national capital with his loyalists from among MLAs-elect.
With winds of change blowing in the power corridors of Karnataka, the State is expected to see a flush of new faces occupying many top posts. All eyes are on the next Bengaluru police commissioner with DG&IGP Praveen Sood set to become the CBI director.
Meanwhile, various communities continue to put forward their demand for ministerial berths in the Karnataka Cabinet. In the latest instance, leaders of Panchamasali Lingayat community in Dharwad have urged the Congress high command to make Dharwad MLA Vinay Kulkarni the Deputy CM. Mr. Kulkarni, an accused in a murder case, had used augmented reality (AR) technology as part of his election campaign, after he was barred by the courts from entering his district.
Sandesh Javali has resigned as director of Rangayana in Shivamogga. Appointed director of the theatre repertory in 2019, he took charge on January 3, 2020. The news of his resignation comes just a day after Rangayana Mysuru director Addanda Cariappa resigned owning moral responsibility in the wake of the defeat of the BJP, which had appointed him.
Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shobha Karandlaje handed over appointment letters to youth, who have been placed in various Central Government departments, under the Rozgar Mela initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 16.
The Mela is being held in 45 locations across the country, including Mysuru. Ms. Karandlaje said meritorious youth are being appointed, and 71,000 youth have been recruited with each one getting appointment letters in the drive.
Telangana government auctions 400 acres near Hyderabad's IT Hub to meet resource needs, inviting bids for advisory consultant.
Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $155 billion of U.S. goods if Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods proceed.
The city’s civic body is all set to serve notices for recovery of long-pending service charges for prominent government buildings in the city, including Vidhana Soudha, that houses the State’s Secretariat and has an outstanding of ₹6.3 crore, as per Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) data.
Over 4.27 lakh students begin SSLC and Plus Two exams in Kerala, with various subjects and exam centers.
Discussion on major development projects, including drinking water, drainage, and parking systems, at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has stated that Godavari Pushkaralu will be conducted from July 23 to August 3, 2027.
Rising obesity rates in India, particularly among women in South Indian States, highlighted with BMI data and PM Modi's advice.
Special educator Soumya Devadiga selected as coach for Indian team in Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy.
Gade Srinivasulu Naidu wins North Coastal Andhra Pradesh Teachers' Constituency election with overwhelming support from teachers.
Congress alleges BJP government in Madhya Pradesh plans to privatise 40% of forests, displacing tribals from their habitat.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advocates renaming Indus Valley Civilization to Saraswathi Civilization, challenging historical narratives.
A study by researchers from NIMHANS, in collaboration with doctors from Australia, United Kingdom and some states in India, has found suicidal ideation and suicide attempts alarmingly high among college students across the country.
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.