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Karnataka Today newsletter: Two women among six winners of Infosys Prize 2024, and more
The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) announced the winners of the Infosys Prize 2024 in six categories — Economics, Engineering and Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. The Infosys Prize honours the accomplishments of individuals whose research and scholarship significantly impact India.
In 2024, the ISF decided to honour researchers under 40, emphasising the need for early recognition of exceptional talent. The prize for each category comprises a gold medal, a citation, and a purse of $100,000 (or its equivalent in rupees). The laureates of Infosys Prize 2024 were selected by an international panel of jurors comprising renowned scholars and experts. Click here to read about the winners.
Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra on November 14, 2024, challenged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disclose the source of his allegation that ₹50 crore bribe each was offered to 50 Congress MLAs to topple the government and prove his charge. He said the Chief Minister has lost faith in his own MLAs and, hence, was levelling false allegations.
At an event in Mysuru on November 13, 2024, Mr. Siddaramaiah had alleged that the opposition BJP had offered ₹50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs to remove his government. He reiterated the claim that “none of the Congress MLAs had accepted the offer”, due to which the BJP is now resorting to filing false cases against him.
The Central government has requested the Karnataka High Court to direct the Mandya district administration and the State government to clear a madrasa operating within the premises of the historic Jama Masjid in Srirangapatna. The Waqf Board, opposing this move, has claimed the mosque as its property and defended the right to conduct madrasa activities there.
The matter was brought before a division bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Anjaria following a public interest litigation filed by a person named Abhishek Gowda from Kabbalu village in Kanakapura taluk. The petition alleged “unauthorised madrasa activities” within the mosque.
The Karnataka High Court ordered issue of notice to the State and Central governments on a PIL petition seeking a direction to the authorities to stop operations of private organisations engaged in commercialisation of breast milk in the form of collection, marketing and sale. On November 13, a division bench passed the order on the petition filed by Munegowda, a Bengaluru resident.
The 10th Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob in Kolkata features renowned Bengali artists, live streaming, and diverse literary sessions.
Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary reviews arrangements for upcoming festivals at Arunachaleswarar temple, emphasizing public transport and amenities for devotees.
The Udupi Excise Department on Thursday seized 2,360.85 litres of Goa liquor worth ₹15 lakh from two houses of Avinash Malli, who is said to be a local Congress leader in Bola village, Karkala taluk.
Gandey MLA Kalpana Soren, wife of Jharkhand CM, faces BJP's Muniya Devi in State Assembly election.
Anthem of the Seas, one of the world's largest cruise ships, docks in Kochi en route to Thailand.
Tribal women from Lagacharla meet KTR, pour out their woes
Grasim Industries Ltd. reports 66% fall in Q2 net profit, driven by growth in key businesses.
Kalpathy car festival reaches grand finale with Rathasangamam, drawing thousands of devotees to witness sacred procession.
Delhi schools shift to online learning for Class 5 due to rising pollution levels, following CAQM restrictions.
Report reveals procedural lapses in COVID-19 equipment procurement, recommending criminal prosecution and recovery of excess payments.
Report lost or stolen mobile devices to Coimbatore Police via CEIR portal for easy tracking and recovery.