Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
The Hindu
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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the Centre is expected to take a decision on State Government’s plea for financial assistance to tackle the drought situation in Karnataka during a meeting scheduled on December 23.
Speaking to reporters on his arrival in Mysuru on December 22, Mr Siddaramaiah said he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent visit to New Delhi, and explained the drought situation in Karnataka.
Continuing its investigation into the cross-border human trafficking case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested the 11th accused, who was on the run since November, following nationwide raids.
Saudi Zakir, who had been on the run since his house was searched by the NIA in November, was tracked down to a hideout in Kochi (Kerala) on December 21.
The opposition BJP came down heavily on the Congress government in Karnataka for ‘flaunting rich fortune and luxury lifestyles’ after a video went viral showing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet colleague B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan in a private jet.
Mr. Siddaramaiah too retaliated, saying which plane Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels in and why does he go alone.
Students of the Government Model Higher Primary School at Andhrahalli, North Zone-1, Bengaluru were allegedly told to clean toilets. On December 22, the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) suspended Lakshmidevamma T., senior headmistress of the school.
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday (March 14, 2025) announced plans to notify Dhanushkodi as a Greater Flamingo Sanctuary.
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister announces ₹500 crore Tamil Nadu Semiconductor Mission-2030, boosting electronics exports and industrial growth.
Telangana Human Rights Commission investigates complaint about dire conditions at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday (March 14, 2025) announced that a state-of-the-art Chennai Science Centre will be established in collaboration with the Singapore Science Centre to foster scientific thinking among students, at a cost of ₹100 crore.
Demolition of Chander Kunj Army Towers in Kochi, Kerala, worth ₹150 crore may take 9-10 months.
South Central Railway and NDRF conduct mock drill at Bolarum station to enhance emergency response efficiency.
Search operation continues for 7 trapped in SLBC tunnel with robots, HRDD dogs, and round-the-clock efforts.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh and wife attend celestial wedding at Mangalagiri temple, receiving blessings and presenting silk garments.
AAP leader Manish Sisodia defiant against BJP-led government amid ₹2,000-crore classroom scam allegations, vows not to back down.
All five MLC candidates elected unopposed under MLA quota in Telangana, Congress secures three seats, CPI one and BRS party secures one seat in the MLC elections.
A fitness club in Thiruvananthapuram made a difference this International Women’s Day by dedicating an open deadlift challenge titled 18,887 only for women
Prioritising the welfare of schoolchildren, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday (March 14, 2025) said the State government has allocated funds from its exchequer to compensate for ₹2,152 crore funds due from the Centre to the State under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
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