Top news developments in Karnataka July 17, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on July 17, 2023
1. Ahead of the 2024 general elections, leading opposition parties are coming together for a two-day meeting in Bengaluru today and tomorrow. Leaders of at least 26 opposition parties will converge at Taj West End Hotel in the evening as part of efforts to present a united front against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. In a tweet this morning, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah welcomed the delegates who have come together in the fight against ‘authoritarianism, communalism and corruption’.
2. Budget session of the Karnataka legislature enters third week, and will conclude by end of this week.
3. Ahead of Bengaluru tech summit in November this year, a meeting of Global Innovation Alliance Partners is being held in Bengaluru today, with IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge presiding over the event.
The 55th foundation day at Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) will be inaugurated by educationist Chamu Krishna Shastri today.
1. District administration and Health and Family Welfare Department will launch tuberculosis detection campaign in Kalaburagi district.
2. Auto drivers to protest in Kalaburagi opposing recent traffic changes and separate routes for them at some key locations.
3. Following heavy rain in parts of Belagavi district, inflow into dams expected to rise.
Bombay High Court grants bail to Chetan Patil in Shivaji statue collapse case; sculptor Jaydeep Apte's plea pending.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.