1. Congress government in Karnataka today launches its ambitious fifth and final guarantee, Yuva Nidhi, which promises financial assistance to unemployed youth. The scheme is being launched at Shivamogga by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with his cabinet colleagues. District administrations across the State are celebrating National Youth Day on Vivekananda Jayanthi and launching a registration drive to enrol beneficiaries for Yuva Nidhi scheme.
2. In yet another case of moral policing, six persons have been arrested in Haveri district in north Karnataka for allegedly barging into a hotel room and assaulting a Muslim woman and Hindu man. Based on the woman’s allegations, police have also invoked charge of gang rape. They had earlier booked a case of assault and outraging modesty.
3. All three political parties — Congress, BJP and JD(S) — are holding meetings in preparation for Lok Sabha elections.
