Top news developments in Karnataka on May 21, 2023
The Hindu
Key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka on May 21, 2023
1. Tussle over ministry formation continues a day after Siddaramaiah was sworn-in as Chief Minister and D.K. Shivakumar as Deputy Chief Minister, with eight other ministers. The two are expected to go to Delhi to finalise other names to complete the cabinet formation process. The Cabinet that met yesterday approved the five “guarantees” made by Congress in the run up to the elections.
2. An estimated 27,000 people participated this morning in TCS World 10k Bengaluru, which was flagged off from Kanteerava Stadium.
3. Today is the second day of the KCET 2023 exams. Physics and chemistry papers are scheduled for today.
4. To mark International Museum Day, National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru, Ministry of Culture, National Gallery of Modern Art, is organising a talk on “Art Museums: Mediating Sustainability and Wellbeing” by Dr. Ambika Bipin Patel, Professor and Head, Department of Museology, Faculty of Fine Arts, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. The event will be held on its premises at No. 49, Manikyavelu Mansion on Palace Road in Vasant Nagar from 6 p.m.
5. Dravida Prakashana will launch “Mareta Daari” by Prof. Chandrashekar Nangali. Agni Sridhar will release the book on Ravindra Kalakshetra premises from 5.30 p.m. onwards.
6. Nadasurabhi Cultural Association will present a flute concert by Mysore A Chandan Kumar at the Lecture Hall, Golden Jubilee Park, St. John’s Medical College campus, Koramangala, from 4.15 p.m. onwards.
7. Sri Thyagaraja Gana Sabha Trust will present a vocal recital by Vinay Sharva today at Bala Mohan Vidya Mandira, No. 44/1, 19th B Main Road, 1st K Block, Rajajinagar, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Parents of deceased Badlapur sexual assault accused withdraw case against Thane police in alleged encounter, citing difficulties in pursuing justice.
Deocha Pachami Coal Mining project in West Bengal begins with basalt mining, promising jobs and fair compensation for locals.
Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of rigging Milkipur byelection, declares Election Commission "dead" for failing to prevent malpractice.
AAP alleges BJP offered ₹15 crore to 7 candidates to defect after Delhi election; BJP denies, calls it baseless.
Protestors clash with police in Kolkata over SSC recruitment scam, demanding segregation of worthy and unworthy candidates.
Tragic accident involving ITI students at BHEL in Ranipet, Vellore; two run over by lorry, one injured, driver arrested.
R.S. Venkatraman, the voice of Independence for Tamil listeners, passes away at 102 in Chennai.
Nobel Laureate Aaron Ciechanover emphasizes the importance of democracy in science for progress and innovation.
Former Minister and three others convicted in bank fraud case, sentenced to 3 years; released on interim bail.
DMK President M.K. Stalin vows to retain power in 2026, emphasizing party's history of working for people's welfare.
India's EV charging market poised for growth with significant investment, but urgent expansion needed to meet ambitious targets by 2030.
Delhi court summons ED director over failure to provide documents in ₹88-crore SEBI fraud case, accused unable to defend.
Saamana editorial criticizes PM Modi's response to Trump's outsourcing remarks, warns of economic impact on Indian citizens abroad.