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Karnataka Today newsletter: Leaders of 26 parties arrive in Bengaluru for Opposition meet, and more
Bengaluru is hogging the political limelight yet again with the two-day Opposition Unity Meet, which will see the participation of leaders of 26 political parties from across India on July 17 and 18. Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, leading opposition parties are coming together to forge an electoral alliance and put up a joint fight against the BJP government.
In a tweet this morning, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah welcomed the delegates who have converged in the battle against ‘authoritarianism, communalism and corruption’. The meeting in Bengaluru follows the first such conclave in Patna last month.
The Congress, which is hosting the meeting in the city under the tagline ‘United We Stand’, would be represented by party president Mallikarjun Kharge, former presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
In the five years from 2018 to 2022, a total of 1,971 persons lost their lives in bus accidents across Karnataka, involving both private and government-run buses. In the same period, 7,675 bus accidents were reported in the State in which 14,847 persons were injured, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy informed the Legislative Council in response to a question on bus accidents in the State.
The government has taken note of the increase in bus-related accidents, the main reasons for which, Mr. Reddy said, were speeding and ferrying more passengers than the stipulated capacity.
The formation of a full-fledged Nadaprabhu Kempegowda (NPK) Layout remains embattled on legal and technical grounds. Even as work on the acquired land is on at a snail’s pace, the acquisition of 892 acres of land has hit a roadblock. So far, construction of about 100 houses are underway in the layout.
According to documents accessed by The Hindu, the Finance Department has denied approval for providing alternative sites to owners of land or plot on 315.02 acres of revenue areas notified for acquisition. Meanwhile, 565.17 acres are under litigation as land owners, mainly farmers, had approached the High Court of Karnataka in 2014 with various demands.
Diya Chitale and Manav Thakkar reach semifinals, while Yashaswini Ghorpade upsets top seed Sreeja Akula at National TT Championships.
DYFI criticizes A.P.'s job calendar for failing unemployed youth, demanding a revision to include 1 lakh posts and higher age limits.
‘Lethargic’ officials who left Chambal sanctuary to the mercy of sand miners will be held liable: SC
Supreme Court holds negligent officials accountable for enabling illegal sand mining in Chambal Sanctuary, emphasizing habitat protection laws.
Work on the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel resumes after 13 months, with completion targeted by 2027-end, says Minister Reddy.
Ancient ‘Vanni’ tree at Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple tilts; steps on to restore it
Bengaluru Metro penalises 14 passengers for disrupting services with loud singing, following a viral clip of their antics.
ASR district plans a 122 km world-class trekking network, enhancing tourism and local employment across Araku, Paderu, and Lambasingi.
Development without impact: Coastal residents of Kanniyakumari and Nagercoil constituencies voice discontent
Environmentalists in Kakinada celebrate World Sparrow Day, urging conservation efforts for sparrows and migratory birds.
T.K. Govindan secures full support from K. Sudhakaran for Kerala Assembly polls 2026 as a UDF-backed Independent candidate.
Karnataka implements weekly reviews and control rooms to combat rural drinking water shortages during the summer months.
BJP leads candidate selection for upcoming bypolls, while Congress faces internal challenges and community pressure in Bagalkot and Davangere.
A man died in a Kolkata hospital lift, prompting accusations of negligence against the West Bengal government and hospital authorities.