Top news developments in Karnataka on May 26, 2024
The Hindu
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on May 26, 2024
1. As many as six people, including a baby and three women, died when the car in which they were travelling collided with a truck in the outskirts of Hassan early on Sunday
2. BJP leaders are holding meetings at different places of the State as part of preparations for the forthcoming elections to the Legislative Council from Teachers and Graduates’ constituencies
3. Release of book Prakrutiya Gatitarkikate by C. Yatiraju, and a talk by him. The book release programme will be held at Kriya Madhyama premises, Subbaramachetty Road, next to Bayers Coffee, Nettakallappa Circle, Basavanagudi, at 11 a.m.
4. Infosys Foundation and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan are jointly presenting Vasantotsava, a seven-day programme. Today’s event features a music programme titled Kogile Haadite by Pravin D Rao and team. The programme will be held in Khincha Auditorium, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan premises, Race Course Road, from 6 p.m.
1. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will participate in various programmes in Belagavi on Monday.
2. Various awards will be distributed to meritorious students and achievers from Koli (Kabbaliga) community at Rangamandir in Kalaburagi at 11 am.
3. Basavaraj Birubitte, an Independent candidate contesting Council election from North East Graduates’ constituency, will address a press conference in Kalaburagi.
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.