Top news developments in Karnataka on October 21, 2023
The Hindu
Top news developments in Karnataka on October 21, 2023
1. Bengaluru-based ISRO conducted Gaganyaan’s first Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) successfully at Sriharikota.
2. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, speaking at Police Commemoration Day today, announced enhancement of group insurance sum for police martyrs from ₹20 lakh to ₹50 lakh. Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara attended the programme at Martyrs Park, City Armed Force Reserve on Mysuru Road this morning.
3. Alternative Law Forum is organising a film screening and discussion on ‘Shavagalu’. The programme will be held on ALF’s premises, 122-4, Infantry Road, from 6 p.m.
4. Ahad Euphoria Navratri and Durgotsav 2023, organised by Euphoria Durga Puja Association, features the following programmes today. Quiz for children in the morning and cultural programmes in the evening. The programmes will be held on Ahad Euphoria premises on Sarjapur Road, Hadosiddapura.
1. As Dasara enters the final phase, tourist footfalls on the rise in Mysuru with hospitality sector claiming over 90% occupancy. Heritage Walk being held today, besides dawn-to-dusk cultural events at Mysuru palace.
2. The 82nd foundation day of CFTRI is being held today in Mysuru.
1. The second edition of Dasara ‘Pili Parba’ (tiger dance) competition organised by Kudla Samskritika Prathisthana on the occasion of Navaratri begins at Nehru Maidan in Mangaluru at 10 a.m. In all, 15 teams will participate.
Veterinary students in Vijayawada demand stipend hike, protesting since February 1 for fair compensation during internships.
Enforcement Directorate uncovers financial fraud involving distilleries and bottling companies, siphoning off over ₹1,000 crore in unaccounted-for cash.
Ranya Rao, caught smuggling gold at Kempegowda International Airport, claimed innocence, but agencies suspect syndicate involvement.
World Sleep Day: More than 26% of professionals said they are getting less than six hours of sleep in the night, a problem even more pronounced among entrepreneurs.
Samuel Browne's botanical explorations in 17th-century Madras offer insights into traditional plant uses and changing flora over time.
CPS Abolition Movement protests in Dindigul urging State government to implement old pension scheme promised by DMK.
Union Finance Minister criticizes removal of Indian currency symbol '₹' in Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 documents, citing national unity concerns.
State government provides ₹100 crore to KMRL for Kakkanad extension, speeding up construction and addressing funding issues.
ED joins probe into gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, raids multiple locations in Bengaluru.
Bombay High Court questions Maharashtra government on failure to register FIR against police officers in custodial death case.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad faces backlash for suggesting those who have issues with Holi colours should leave the country.
Tamil Nadu sees improved Olive Ridley turtle nesting season with over 2.5 lakh eggs collected, efforts to protect marine life.
Speeding bus crash on Paramakudi-Madurai highway kills woman, injures 23; driver flees scene, causing critical injuries.