Top Karnataka news developments on February 9, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the key news developments in Karnataka to watch for
1. High schools and colleges in Karnataka are shut for three days, starting today, as the hijab-saffron shawl row escalated across several campuses in various parts of Karnataka, and the situation turned violent on Tuesday.
2. The High Court of Karnataka will continue the hearing, which began yesterday, on the petitions filed by five Muslim girls studying in a Government Pre-university College for Girls, Udupi district, seeking a declaration from the court that they have a fundamental right to practice essential religious practices, including wearing of hijab (head scarf) as per Islamic faith, on college premises.
3. The issue has caught national and international attention, with Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai today reacting to the issue
The debate on reservation in judicial appointments for diversity and representation in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Boosting business confidence, India and U.S. aim to double commerce to $500 billion by 2030 through bilateral trade agreement.
Actors Vikrant Massey and Bhumi Pednekar advise students to focus on life skills, not just exams, during PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha.
Two Rajpura youths deported from the U.S. arrested for murder upon landing at Amritsar airport.
Fatal accident on Purvanchal Expressway in Barabanki; tempo-traveller collides with bus, leaving 4 dead and 6 injured.
Vizianagaram district installs CC cameras on State Highways to reduce accidents, identify vehicles, and promote road safety.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu mourns the death of film producer and actor Krishna Veni, honoring her contributions.
Illegal Indian immigrants deported from the U.S. were brought back in shackles, revealing the harsh reality of their journey.
UN report highlights resilience of ISIL and Al-Qaida, with ISIL-K posing a serious threat in Afghanistan and beyond.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin strongly opposes Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's comments on Tamil Nadu's stance against National Education Policy.
The makers of Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s next, Kalamkaval, unveiled the first-look poster of the film on Saturday
Tamil Nadu's archaeological milestones in 2025 include the discovery of the Indus Valley script and ancient iron usage.
Kuki-Zo MLAs in Manipur hope for central government's comprehensive political roadmap for peace and justice post President's rule.