Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the Congress for indulging in Hindu-Muslim politics and exposing their dangerous OBC quota experiment in Karnataka. He highlights the success of surgical strikes, the constant threat from Pakistan, and the challenges faced by smaller parties merging with the Congress. Read more for further details.
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The Infosys Science Foundation announced changes in the Infosys Prize, limiting winners’ age to 40 years to recognize early-career researchers. A 20-year-old girl was stabbed to death for declining a marriage proposal. A probe has been ordered into the alleged felling and burning of trees near the Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. BJP leaders in Karnataka are urged to reevaluate their candidate selection process for the state’s elections.
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Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC chief D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to his supporters, party workers, and fans not to celebrate his birthday on May 15, 2024, in light of the prevailing drought in Karnataka. Shivakumar, who is on a campaign trip to North India, requested well-wishers to refrain from organizing birthday events and instead send their wishes from their respective locations.
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A case of sexual harassment has been registered against BJP leader G Devaraje Gowda from Hassan, who had previously alerted the BJP leadership about Prajwal Revanna’s alleged sexual abuse of several women.
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The Election Commission has requested social media platform X to take down an animated video posted by the BJP Karnataka handle. The video allegedly targets Muslims and highlights the party’s accusation of “Muslim appeasement” by the Congress.
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A blue corner notice has been issued against Prajwal Revanna, Karnataka’s Home Minister, in an ongoing investigation. The notice has been issued in connection with a case currently being investigated. The details of the case and the reason behind the notice are yet to be disclosed. This development has created political ripples in the state.
CMS Infosystems, India’s leading cash logistics company, reported a 5.51% growth in monthly average cash withdrawals from ATMs in FY24. The report highlights the steady demand for cash across the country and different cash usage patterns in metro, semi-urban, rural, and semi-metro areas. It also reveals the distribution of ATMs across different regions and the states with the highest cash withdrawals per ATM. The report also sheds light on the positive outlook for consumption and economic activity in India.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, along with other leaders, stages a dharna in protest against the Centre’s alleged injustice in releasing drought relief funds to the state. They accuse the Centre of cheating Karnataka by not providing adequate relief for the severe drought. The leaders hold a symbolic dharna in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha. Details of the drought situation in Karnataka and the inadequate relief funds released by the Centre.
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Karnataka finally receives Rs 3,454 crore from the Centre to counter the prevailing drought situation, which falls significantly short of the state’s initial demand of Rs 18,174 crore. CM Siddaramaiah expresses dissatisfaction and plans to continue the fight for more funds. The fund coincides with the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in drought-affected areas.
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As water levels dip in reservoirs in Telangana, the government is seeking help from neighboring state Karnataka to release water from a dam. However, Karnataka is facing its own water crisis and may only consider releasing water after the Lok Sabha polls end. The present water levels are expected to meet the drinking water requirements of Hyderabad until mid-May.
