Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: D.K. Shivakumar and his singular goal to decongest Bengaluru traffic, and more The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023
Youth throng playgrounds to perform asanas on International Yoga Day People from different walks of life thronged playgrounds and open spaces to perform yoga asanas across south coastal Andhra Pradesh to mark International Yoga Day on June 21 (Wednesday). In Nellore, Lt.Cdr. Vinay Ramachandran led members of 10 (A) Naval unit NCC in performing yoga asanas at the sprawling V.R.… The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023
Kejriwal asks Opposition parties to clear stand on Centre's services ordinance for Delhi at Patna meeting The Friday meeting of opposition parties has been called by Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar. Read more on The Hindu The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023
Kalasa Banduri project tenders floated minutes before Karnataka poll announcement may not have any takers Sources say that the Union Government may not give clearance for the projec. If the Union Government givers clearance, the Congress will get a boost in Karnataka ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023
Kimmane Ratnakar questions silence of BJP leaders on former ABVP office-bearer blackmailing girls in Thirthahalli Former Minister Kimamne Ratnakar said, “If a Congress worker, or any person belonging to a minority community, is involved in such a crime, BJP, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, and Bajrang Dal would have staged a series of protests. But since the accused is an ABVP leader, who campaigned for BJP MLA… The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023
Commentary: Why is Biden silent on Modi and India’s slide toward autocracy? India’s democracy is in danger. There is no sound moral, political or economic case for President Joe Biden and other democratic leaders to pretend this isn’t happening. Los Angeles Times · Jun 21, 2023
Democratic forces must unite against BJP: Stalin he unity and success of the secular democratic forces in Tamil Nadu should be replicated at the national level to dislodge the BJP from power at the Centre, says Stalin The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023
BJP rattled by Congress’ popularity in Haryana, says Deepender Hooda Mr. Hooda said that even after nine years in power, the BJP is still showcasing the projects started by the Congress government as its achievements in Haryana. The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023
India’s Modi faces human rights criticism ahead of US visit India’s prime minister will attend a state dinner at the White House this week as the two countries seek greater ties. Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2023
Take action against Raut: Maharashtra Legislative Council Chief He emphasised the need for appropriate action against Mr. Raut The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023
Nitish cancels visit to Tamil Nadu to meet CM No official reason was given for the last-minute cancellation of Mr. Kumar’s visit to Tamil Nadu The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023
A churning in Andhra Pradesh With elections due next year, friends and foes are changing yet again The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023
Trace source of fake news on social media and take action, CM tells officials Arguing that the menace of fake news on social media has crossed limits ever since the Congress came to power in the State, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday instructed the authorities concerned to trace the source of these fake news and take legal action. The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana need to settle the allocation of surplus Krishna waters, says Kiran Kumar Reddy The YSRCP government has totally ignored the irrigation projects in Rayalaseema, and is not allowing the Polavaram project to progress, alleges the BJP leader The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023
The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023 Rajnath Singh says Stalin is being duplicitous, anti-democratic BJP senior leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of being duplicitous regarding the arrest of Minister V. Senthilbalaji by the Enforcement Directorate
The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023 Congress stages protest against Centre for denying rice to Karnataka; BJP holds counter stir The ruling Congress in Karnataka staged protests on Tuesday in all district headquarters against the Centre for “denying” selling rice for the State’s Anna Bhagya scheme, which promises 10 kg rice to each member of families living below the poverty line and Antyodaya card holders.
The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023 BJP’s new entrants suffocated and ‘moving’ towards Congress BJP’s new entrants suffocated and ‘moving’ towards Congress
The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023 Govt. to redo BBMP ward delimitation; alleges draft was submitted by ‘non-existent’ commission The State government, which is now armed with the High Court order on delimitation, will redraw ward boundaries across the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits in a span of 12 weeks, a time period stipulated by the court. Minister for Transport Ramalinga Reddy will supervise the delimitation.
The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023 Digital initiative ‘Computer Champs’ launched Digital initiative ‘Computer Champs’ launched
The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023 Congress stages protest against Centre’s refusal to supply rice to Karnataka for implementing Anna Bhagya scheme Congress workers staged a demonstration near Gandhi Square in Mysuru on Tuesday, June 20, as part of the party’s State-wide protest against the BJP government at the Centre for its refusal to supply rice to Karnataka for implementation of the Anna Bhagya scheme.
The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023 Uddhav downplays ally Prakash Ambedkar’s tributes at Aurangzeb’s tomb The Sena (UBT) chief said that some parties wanted people to be stuck in history and foment riots in the name of Aurangzeb or something else, as it suited them ahead of elections.
The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023 BJP workers protest against ‘confusion’ over implementation of guarantee schemes BJP workers held a demonstration against the “confusion” prevailing in Karnataka over the implementation of the guarantee schemes by the Congress government.
The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023 Punjab Assembly passes key bills; Congress stages walkout The House passed some key Bills, including Punjab University Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023 thereby vesting the powers of Chancellors of State Universities with the Chief Minister.
The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023 Congress protests against Centre’s refusal to supply additional PDS rice Congress members from northern Karnataka districts joined the State-wide protest against the Union government’s refusal to distribute rice to Karnataka on Tuesday.
The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023 VHP, BJP protest against Congress over anti-conversion law Leaders of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the BJP staged protests in Shivamogga, on Tuesday, June 20, opposing Karnataka government’s decision to withdraw the anti-conversion law, passed during the previous BJP regime.