Top news developments in Karnataka on June 13, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on June 13, 2024
1. The Karnataka cabinet, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is meeting today for the first time after the Lok Sabha results were announced.
2. Film actor Darshan and 12 associates taken into custody in connection with murder. They were taken to the Pattanagere shed where 33-year-old Renukaswamy was allegedly tortured to death on June 8, for spot inspection. There have been protests in the native town of the victim, Chitradurga, demanding the harshest punishment for the perpetrators of the crime.
3. While knowledge-based industries like IT have already been given exemption from Standing Orders for a further period of five years, despite opposition from unions, Labour Minister Santosh Lad is set to hold a meeting on the issue today.
4. ACS Student Chapter, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, is organising ACS IGNITE 2024 - catalysing innovation and empowering deep science start-up. The event, which commenced at 9.30 a.m., will be on till 5.30 p.m. at JNCASR premises in Jakkur.
5. ASSOCHAM, Southern Regional Council, is organising HR Trailblazer awards ceremony 2023 today. Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dinesh Gundu Rao will be the chief guest. The programme will be held at Radisson Blu, on Palace Road, from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
6. Book reading programme and discussion on the book “Wild women: Seekers, protagonists and goddesses in sacred Indian poetry” with author Arundhathi Subramanian, Vanamala Viswanatha, Ahalya Ballal and Mani Rao, at Bangalore International Centre in Domlur from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
7. Bangalore Gayana Samaja will present Yuva Sangeethotsava 2024 with a veena concert by Charulatha Chandrasekhar. She will be accompanied by Sunaada Krishna Amai on mrudanga and Vidya Shankar B.R. on ghata. The concert will be held at the Gayana Samaja premises on K.R. Road from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Independent candidate Shivaji Patil injured in fire during victory celebration, along with women, after winning Chandgad Assembly constituency.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discusses 'Brand Bharat' as a statement of authenticity and comfort in one's own identity.
Christian Medical College organizes inter school quiz competition on cardiology to increase heart disease awareness among students.
Kozhikode School Arts Festival ends with City sub-district leading, featuring 12,000 students in 300 events across 20 venues.
Missionaries from USA, France, and Europe aided in the growth of Madras Presidency, benefiting Tamil Nadu in healthcare and education.
Chennai Metro Rail's TBM Kalvarayan to breakthrough at Perambur in January, connecting Ayanavaram in Phase II project.
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and Agro Food Trade Centre sign MoU to address farmers' challenges, introduce eSHED platform.
Jharkhand Assembly election results show BJP's "Bangladeshi infiltration" rhetoric failed, with NDA losing ST seats and INDIA bloc gaining.
JMM-led alliance retains Jharkhand Assembly with highest vote share, defeating BJP in a humiliating defeat.
Greater Chennai Corporation celebrates World Heritage Week with guided heritage walk at Ripon Buildings, educating residents on city's history.
MVA critiques BJP-led Mahayuti alliance after unexpected Maharashtra Assembly election results, questioning voter support and electoral integrity.