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Karnataka Today newsletter: State Cabinet reverses anti-conversion law, and more
The Karnataka Cabinet on June 15 decided to roll back the controversial Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2022, (popularly called the anti-conversion Bill) introduced by the previous BJP government. Amid vociferous protests, the Basavaraj Bommai-led government had passed the Bill in September 2022 with an aim “to prohibit conversion by misrepresentation, force, allurement, fraudulent means, or marriage.”
In the same meeting, the Cabinet also approved the revision of Kannada and Social Science textbooks of Class 6 to Class 10 for the current academic year, doing away with the changes brought in by the Rohith Chakrathirtha-led committee. It has given its consent to remove chapters on RSS founder K.B. Hedgewar and Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar, while adding chapters on Savitribai Phule, Nehru’s letters to Indira Gandhi and poetry on B.R. Ambedkar.
The Congress had in its poll manifesto promised to “repeal all unjust laws and other anti-people laws” passed by the BJP government, including reversal of school textbook revisions, within one year of coming to power.
The results for Karnataka CET 2023 — a gateway to professional courses in Karnataka — were announced on June 15 by Higher and Technical Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar. A total of 2,44,345 students attempted the entrance test, held between May 20 and May 23 across the State.
Vignesh Nataraj Kumar from Sri Kumaran Children’s Home in Bengaluru topped the engineering stream with 97.889%. Meanwhile, S. H. Byresh, a student of Expert Pre-University College in Mangaluru, secured first rank in Agricuture stream, while bagging top ranks in six other streams.
Despite multiple recommendations by the Fee Regulatory Committee for Professional Colleges, headed by Justice Subash Adi, Karnataka is yet to implement the directive of the National Medical Commission (NMC) to fix the fee for 50% of seats in private medical colleges and deemed-to-be-universities on par with government seats
To curb the capitation fee mafia and provide affordable medical education to all students, NMC released guidelines on February 3, 2022, for determination of fees in all medical colleges, based on the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.
Home Minister G. Parameshwara opposes an exclusive law for honour killings, advocating for better enforcement of existing laws instead.
Pharmacies in Tamil Nadu will display QR codes for reporting adverse drug reactions, enhancing public safety and pharmacovigilance.
The Union Labour Ministry has pre-published draft Rules for Labour Codes, defining worker rights, wages, and social security measures.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights India's commitment to righteousness in war during Operation Sindoor, emphasizing Army's restraint and resolve.
Drastic drop in grave crime cases in Madurai City in 2025
Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala temple seeks court approval to join proceedings as a victim in alleged mass burial case.
BIAL introduces a ₹275 premium pick-up charge for corporate taxis at Bengaluru airport's Terminal 1 amid ongoing regulatory changes.
Fort Kochi's iconic Christmas tree, adorned with over 100,000 lights, has gone viral, captivating visitors worldwide.
Indore faces a water contamination crisis, resulting in 10 deaths; officials dismissed and probe committee formed.
Mangaluru police conduct drug tests at hostels and PGs to ensure safe New Year celebrations amid drug supply concerns.
In 2025, the Supreme Court notably revised its rulings on various critical issues amid public outcry and changing leadership.
Southern districts glow with festive lights to welcome New Year 2026
The National Drug Use Survey will sample 20 lakh individuals to explore indigenous substance use patterns and disorders by 2027.