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Top news developments in Karnataka on May 10, 2024

Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on May 10, 2024

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

BJP will do away with MNREGA, says Seethakka

Minister Seethakka accuses BJP of planning to abolish MGNREGA, promises wage increase if Congress wins.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Two killed after bike gets caught between buses in Kochi

Kerala: Two killed after bike gets caught between buses in Kochi

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

New Zealand's Colin Munro retires from international cricket after T20 World Cup snub

Colin Munro’s retirement from cricket after missing T20 World Cup selection, leaving behind impressive T20 records.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Class X results | Tamil Nadu records 91.55% pass percentage, Ariyalur district tops the list

Chennai Class X State board exam results show 91.55% pass rate, with Ariyalur district topping at 97.3%.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Europa League | Bayer Leverkusen set new European unbeaten record after advancing past Roma to final

Bayer Leverkusen stages late comeback to reach Europa League final, setting longest unbeaten run record in all competitions.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

ICMR releases 17 dietary guidelines, says 56.4% of disease burden in India due to unhealthy diets

The new ICMR guidelines recommend restricting salt intake, using oils and fat in moderation, doing proper exercise, minimising sugar and ultra-processed foods.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

‘Ozempic seemed to change more than the patients’ bodies,’ says Johann Hari, author of Magic Pill

Writer-journalist Johann Hari brings himself into the Ozempic conversation, taking readers through the risks of obesity, its causes and effects, and what the drug does

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

This conservator of agricultural diversity has saved many rice varieties from the brink of extinction

A childhood passion for heritage conservation and an unfulfilled desire of chalking out a career as a museologist culminated in this farmer conceiving his own museum -- of rice varieties -- which is one of its kind in Karnataka.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Snippets on Syed Ghani Khan’s effort to preserve many rice varieties from extinction

Rice in its domesticated form is the staple food for over half of the world’s human population, particularly in Asia and Africa. Historins believe that Asian rice was domesticated in China some 13,500 to 8,200 years ago, while African rice was domesticated in Africa some 3,000 years ago. China and India are among the largest consumers…

The Hindu · May 10, 2024