Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
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Karnataka Today newsletter: State BJP meets to elect Leader of Opposition today, and more
The State executive meeting of the Karnataka unit of the BJP — to elect the Leader of Opposition — is underway in the presence of central observers in Bengaluru. The deliberations are happening six months after the formation of the new government. The party recently elected B.Y. Vijayendra, son of Lingayat strongman and former CM B.S. Yediyurappa, as new chief of State unit.
Meanwhile, amid reports of disgruntlement over Vijayendra’s election, Vijayapura MLA and former Union Minister Basanagouda Patil Yatnal has publicly demanded that North Karnataka be given representation, by electing a legislator from that region for the position of Leader of Opposition. There can be no compromise on this, Mr. Yatnal said while speaking to medipersons.
JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday, November 17, paid off a penalty of ₹68,526 to Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom), after he was penalised by the Vigilance Department of the company for drawing power directly from a pole for serial lights at his J.P. Nagar residence, during Deepavali.
However, the former CM has alleged that he was fined more than he should have been for the offence, due to political reasons. After paying the bill, he wrote a letter to the Bescom Vigilance Department demanding a transparent action in the case. He has also requested the official to re-calculate and furnish him a revised bill and also provide him a Mahazar report.
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is set to enter the logistics business by deploying 20 fully-equipped trucks, with the aim of enhancing non-ticket revenue.
The State-owned corporation will diversify into the logistics business based on its extensive connectivity and resources, including depots across Karnataka. The goal is to reach an annual income of ₹100 crore from the logistics business, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has said.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has revised and released the syllabus of NEET 2024, instead of the National Testing Agency (NTA) — which is the examination agency for NEET — this year. NMC has reduced the NEET 2024 syllabus. It has cut nine chapters from chemistry and six chapters from biology, while adding some sub-topics.
Karnataka aims to revolutionize farming with digital tech, empowering smallholder farmers and promoting innovation for economic growth.
Join 'Uyir Road Safety Hackathon 2025' to innovate road safety solutions and save lives in Coimbatore.
Supreme Court advocate Vrinda Grover withdraws from representing family of raped and murdered doctor in Kolkata case.
T-Hub partners with NJII and NJIT for trade and tech innovations, aiming to boost growth in Telangana.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi honors scholars for promoting Tamil literature, emphasizes importance of mother tongue in education.
In association with Prayoga Institute of Education Research, the Sustainability Garage, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, would serve as a hub for multidisciplinary research, focusing on developing eco-friendly materials with diverse applications to benefit society, said MBRDI.
Actor Allu Arjun seeks to quash FIR after woman dies during Pushpa 2 premiere, offers financial assistance to family.
Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s controversial statements: Notice needs endorsement of 50 Rajya Sabha MPs to be considered by the Chairman or 100 Lok Sabha MPs to be taken up as an impeachment motion in the Lok Sabha
Groups regular to the botanical garden on Cathedral Road send letters to the horticulture department to find them an alternate space to walk. The park is closed for public and walkers due to maintenance work in preparation for the flower show
A study by SNEHA and University College London found community-led interventions increase disclosure of violence among Mumbai women.
Supreme Court challenges decision to halt Udayasthamana Pooja at Guruvayur temple, emphasizing deity's divinity over public convenience.