Top news developments in Karnataka on May 15, 2024
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Top news developments in Karnataka on May 15, 2024
1. Former Minister H.D. Revanna, who is facing investigation for abduction of a woman allegedly sexually abused by his son and MP Prajwal Revanna, was released on bail yesterday. He is expected to visit his home district Hassan today.
2. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has started installing AI-enabled speed trap cameras in several parts of Bengaluru to prevent speeding and accidents. Concerned over the growing number of accidents owing to rash driving and speeding on the busy international airport road, traffic police have already installed them on this stretch.
3. Infosys Science Foundation is announcing its annual award given to scientists, researchers, engineers and social scientists of Indian origin.
4. BJP ‘rebel’ candidate in the Legislative Council elections from South West Teachers’ Constituency S. R. Harish Acharya from Mangaluru will file his nomination papers at Mysuru Regional Commissioner’s office. The Janata Dal (Secular) has re-nominated sitting MLC S. L. Bhoje Gowda. This is the second act of rebellion from the BJP after Raghupathi Bhat, also from coastal Karnataka. Others also expected to file their nominations for the polls for six seats to be held on June 3.
5. TVS is launching TVS iQube Electric today at ITC Windsor in Bengaluru.
6. Awake India Movement is organising a discussion on the safety and concerns surrounding the Covishield vaccine and other Covid vaccines. at Press Club, Cubbon Park, at noon.
7. Rajiv Gandhi Jyothi Yatra Committee is holding the 33rd Rajiv Gandhi Jyothi Yatra, at KPCC office, on Queens Road, from 10 a.m. onwards.
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