PM Modi launches scathing attack on Congress, accusing them of corruption, lack of security, and internal disunity during rallies in Karnataka.
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Drought in Mandya district of Karnataka has led to a decline in crop production, affecting rice mills and farmers. The government’s relief measures have received mixed reviews. Borewells have run dry, worsening the situation. Read more to understand the impact of the drought on the region.
The prevailing drought has brought acute distress upon coconut farmers in Karnataka, who were already affected by the falling price of copra. They are now anxious about saving their coconut plantations as water scarcity has led to crop wilting in Tumakuru and Chitradurga districts. The delay in copra procurement has caused losses for the farmers, who are also struggling with the drying up of borewells. Despite raising these issues, it has not become a significant election concern.
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The Centre has assured the Supreme Court that a decision will soon be taken regarding the release of drought relief funds for Karnataka. The Election Commission has given its approval for the release of funds, which were requested by the Karnataka government. The court has postponed the hearing to April 29, emphasizing the need for an amicable resolution between the Union and the state.
The first edition of the SET report in 2023 analysed 16 states and highlighted the strong commitment of Karnataka and Gujarat in the clean energy transition.
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Congress leaders and activists, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, staged a protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Bengaluru against alleged discrimination on drought relief to Karnataka. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi were in Karnataka to campaign for their party’s candidates. The Supreme Court reminded the Centre and Karnataka to resolve the drought relief issue amicably. BJP MLC K.P. Nanjundi resigned. Actor and activist Prakash Raj spoke about the importance of the Constitution. Karnataka celebrated World Book Day. Vocal concerts were held in Karnataka.
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Belagavi district police have arrested a trader and his wife for forcing a woman to convert against her will.
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that PM Narendra Modi is trying to throttle the finances of India’s states. This came after Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accused Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of denying funds to Karnataka.
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Karnataka has filed a plea in the Supreme Court, requesting the Centre to release funds for managing the ongoing drought situation in the state. The state government is facing a severe water crisis, and the funds would be used for drought management initiatives. Karnataka is seeking the court’s intervention to ensure timely allocation of funds from the central government.
Tata Motors announces the construction of a state-of-the-art vehicle manufacturing facility in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu. The plant, the second in southern India, will create around 5,000 job opportunities. The investment strengthens Tamil Nadu’s position as the automobile capital of India, reminiscent of Hyundai’s transformative impact on the region during Kalaignar’s tenure.
