Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
The Hindu
Karnataka Today newsletter: State Cabinet reverses anti-conversion law, and more
The Karnataka Cabinet on June 15 decided to roll back the controversial Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2022, (popularly called the anti-conversion Bill) introduced by the previous BJP government. Amid vociferous protests, the Basavaraj Bommai-led government had passed the Bill in September 2022 with an aim “to prohibit conversion by misrepresentation, force, allurement, fraudulent means, or marriage.”
In the same meeting, the Cabinet also approved the revision of Kannada and Social Science textbooks of Class 6 to Class 10 for the current academic year, doing away with the changes brought in by the Rohith Chakrathirtha-led committee. It has given its consent to remove chapters on RSS founder K.B. Hedgewar and Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar, while adding chapters on Savitribai Phule, Nehru’s letters to Indira Gandhi and poetry on B.R. Ambedkar.
The Congress had in its poll manifesto promised to “repeal all unjust laws and other anti-people laws” passed by the BJP government, including reversal of school textbook revisions, within one year of coming to power.
The results for Karnataka CET 2023 — a gateway to professional courses in Karnataka — were announced on June 15 by Higher and Technical Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar. A total of 2,44,345 students attempted the entrance test, held between May 20 and May 23 across the State.
Vignesh Nataraj Kumar from Sri Kumaran Children’s Home in Bengaluru topped the engineering stream with 97.889%. Meanwhile, S. H. Byresh, a student of Expert Pre-University College in Mangaluru, secured first rank in Agricuture stream, while bagging top ranks in six other streams.
Despite multiple recommendations by the Fee Regulatory Committee for Professional Colleges, headed by Justice Subash Adi, Karnataka is yet to implement the directive of the National Medical Commission (NMC) to fix the fee for 50% of seats in private medical colleges and deemed-to-be-universities on par with government seats
To curb the capitation fee mafia and provide affordable medical education to all students, NMC released guidelines on February 3, 2022, for determination of fees in all medical colleges, based on the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on January 23, 2025, advised the indigenous peoples of the State to be alert to the problem of illegal immigration from Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Delhi sees a surge of 'Jai Shri Ram' flags as BJP intensifies campaign for Assembly election.
Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani hospitalized in Patna during national conference, discharged and flown back to Jaipur.
Kerala Literature Festival opens with Naseeruddin Shah and Parvathy Thiruvothu discussing art, literature, and life on stage.
Kerala High Court suggests exclusive authority like NGRBA for Periyar river conservation, pollution abatement, and monitoring.
Kochi Corporation seeks full control over entertainment tax, demands competent professionals, and urges changes in property tax collection.
Greater Chennai Corporation beautifies flyovers with green spaces, CCTV surveillance, and improved lighting, aiming to enhance pedestrian pathways.
More than 2.6 lakh village and ward volunteers in Andhra Pradesh, once celebrated as the government’s grassroots champions for their crucial role in implementing welfare schemes, are now in a dilemma after learning that their tenure has not been renewed after August 2023 even though they have been paid honoraria till June 2024. Disowned by both YSRCP, which was in power when they were appointed, and the current ruling TDP, which made a poll promise to double their pay, these former volunteers are ruing the day they signed up for the role which they don’t know if even still exists
Prussian Blue Art Hub's 15th anniversary show, Timepiece, showcases diverse paintings interpreting the theme of time uniquely.
Experience the evolution of Kochi's drinking culture at family-friendly restobars with Instagrammable interiors and curated menus.
Hyderabad City Police Annual Sports Meet 2025 featured various events, emphasizing the importance of sports for mental and physical fitness.
Study in India focuses on increasing lifejacket use to prevent drowning, highlighting water safety concerns and statistics.
Puducherry's hospitality sector growth attracts luxury brands, creating job opportunities and revenue potential for the region.
Director Magizh Thirumeni has opened up on how Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar reacted to the unfortunate news of the release of their upcoming film Vidaamuyarchi being postponed, from the festival day of Pongal
Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar has said that he would collaborate on multiple projects with his Vidaamuyarchi-maker Magizh Thirumeni, the director revealed on Thursday
Vellore police seize methanol from pharmacy and godowns in Old Town area, linked to hooch tragedy.
Police deploy in Thirumalpur village after youth set on fire dies, suspects arrested, investigation ongoing, no caste angle.
Rahul Gandhi urges Delhi residents to vote for Congress for real development, highlighting Sheila Dikshit's legacy and party's promises.