Top news developments in Karnataka on May 24, 2024
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on May 24, 2024
1. All eyes are on whether and when Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, accused of sexual abuse, will return, after the Ministry of External Affairs received a request from the Government of Karnataka to cancel his diplomatic passport. The MP left India soon after elections concluded in Karnataka. He is seeking a second term from Hassan. On Thursday, his grandfather and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda issued a warning, asking him to return to India, surrender to the police, or face his anger and that of all family members.
2. The U.S.-India Business Council and the U.S. Commercial Service are holding a full-day conference from 9 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. at the J.W. Marriott, Bengaluru, to promote the U.S. and Indian commercial space industry. Speakers include U.S. Ambassador E.M. Garcetti and ISRO Chairperson Dr. S. Somanath, along with government officials leading the U.S.-India Commercial Space Working Group and NASA’s NISAR programme manager.
3. IIM Bangalore is all set to foray into undergraduate courses. The premier B-school is soon launching first-of-its-kind online BBA course to boost entrepreneurship across India. The institute is to announce details of the course today.
4. BJP is likely to take disciplinary action against three-term Udupi MLA K. Raghupathi Bhat as the 24-hour deadline to retire from the Legislative Council polls from South West Graduates’ constituency ends today. The Udupi unit of the party has recommended action against him. Mr. Bhat is contesting as a rebel against the official candidate Dhananjaya Sarji. On Thursday, Congress suspended six of its partymen for contesting as rebels in the Council polls.
5. Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) has issued an order to fill 902 posts, in a bid to expand the State’s power infrastructure.
1. Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal is holding a phone-in programme with people to address their grievances at 10 a.m. Later, he will meet people in his office to listen to their problems from 11.15 a.m.
2. A majority of Yakshagana melas (touring troupes) wind up their daily performance for 2023-24 season in the coastal belt, some today and some tomorrow on the Tulu ‘Pattanaje’ day today. Six troupes of more than one-and-half-century old Kateel mela will end their shows on May 25.
Communist Party leader Muneer Katipalla was chosen unopposed as the secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) Dakshina Kannada district unit in the recently concluded district meet in Mangaluru.
Jharkhand reaffirms faith in INDIA alliance with pro-people governance, as Telangana Deputy CM expresses gratitude for historic mandate.
NDA sweeps Bihar bypolls with 52.83% voter turnout, defeating opposition parties, including Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party.
Stakeholders in Mysuru propose long-term development plans, emphasizing heritage preservation, urban planning, and industrial growth.
Supreme Court judge emphasises the need for improved infrastructure in district judiciary for efficient justice delivery system.
Discussion on forming 'Greater Mysuru City Corporation' for integrated development and improved civic amenities in Mysuru.
Yadgir district's education sector challenges discussed in Karnataka Development Programme meeting, highlighting issues and proposed solutions.
IIT-Hyderabad Runners' Club will organise a grand half marathon on December 1, with multiple categories for all levels.
Collector Sridhar Cherukuri engages with public during 'Palle Nidra' initiative, interacts with school, village secretariat, and SHG members.
“Kaavi Kale is a method-based art without rigid forms, allowing for diverse artistic influences,” said Janardhan Rao Havanje, an artist and researcher in Kaavi Kale on Friday.
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), which is an instrumentality of the State, has to conduct itself as a model employer and has to be considerate while treating the claims of women employees for maternity and child care leave (CCL), said the High Court of Karnataka.