Top news developments in Karnataka on December 21, 2023
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Top news developments in Karnataka on December 21, 2023
1. Delhi police have taken a Bagalkot IT professional into custody on suspicion of being friends with a Parliament security breach accused.
2. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to chair a meeting on COVID preparedness amidst JN.1 variant scare. Karnataka has the second highest number of recorded COVID cases after Kerala, though variant strain is unknown.
3. Minister Sharan Prakash Patil will announce the date of launch of Congress government’s fifth and last ‘guarantee’ scheme, Yuva Nidhi or dole for unemployed youth for a specified period to provide buffer until they find employment. The government has so far rolled out four of five guarantees.
4. Kempegowda International Airport’s T2 terminal, billed one of the world’s most beautiful airports, wins special prize at UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles.
1. SDM Institute of Management Development to host international conference on HR practices.
2. BJP to protest against alleged disrespect to Vice-President who was mimicked by the opposition in Mysuru.
3. Preparations are on for Palace Flower Show and other cultural events, which will begin tomorrow.
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.