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Karnataka Today newsletter: Siddaramaiah says BJP turning Ayodhya Ram temple into politicla affair, and more
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the Congress high command’s decision not to attend the consecration ceremony of Ram temple in Ayodhya saying the ruling BJP at the Centre has turned a religious event into a political affair. “We are all devotees of Lord Sri Ram. But we are opposing the use of Sri Ram temple for political gains by the BJP,” Mr. Siddaramaiah said.
The Chief Minister claimed that voters have been seriously observing the politics of BJP and the Sangh Parivar for the last 35 years, and would not fall victim to their trap. “People have already started asking for the account of donations collected in the name of bricks,” he said.
Police officers in Hangal of Haveri district have registered a case against five persons on charges of trespassing into a private lodge and beating up a man and a woman, accusing them of being an inter-faith couple. The alleged offence occurred on January 8. The case was registered on January 10.
According to the FIR, the accused forcefully entered a room at Idigas Lodge close to Nalkara Cross near Hangal on January 8 afternoon. They allegedly abused the couple, tore the woman’s clothes, pushed her around and assaulted her. They also reportedly slapped and kicked the man, and threatened to kill them both.
The stage is getting set for the launch of Yuva Nidhi, the fifth and final guarantee scheme of the Congress government, at Freedom Park in Shivamogga town on January 12.
But with difficulty in uploading digital marks cards on the National Academic Depository (NAD) by universities along with server problems, registration for the scheme has not been to the expected level. The government has identified around 5.29 lakh beneficiaries who have completed graduation and diploma courses for the scheme in 2022-23, but only 61,700 have registered so far.
A hero stone (veera kallu) with an inscription in Kannada script used during 15-16th century has been found at Ulturu-Kattemane, near Gulladi in Kundapur taluk of Udupi. According to T. Murugeshi, a retired Associate Professor of Ancient History and Archaeology at Mulki Sundaram Shetty College, the stone was discovered during an exploration in and around Gulladi.
Ghaziabad topped India's pollution list in November, with Delhi ranking fourth, according to a new air quality report.
ED, GST officers conduct check at a cardamom merchant’s godown in Bodi with CISF guards on duty
Shooting begins for the biopic on Gummadi Narasaiah, highlighting the life of the former Yellandu MLA in Telangana.
Honey Rose hopes that she will be able to prove herself as an actor with 'Rachel'
Karnataka police chief issues strict guidelines to combat misconduct and restore integrity within the police force amid rising incidents.
NEERI proposes a management plan to combat untreated sewage discharge in Edappally and Thevara-Perandoor canals, enhancing water quality.
Muslims remember Babri Masjid demolition day
Cyclone damage in Thanjavur's Cauvery delta threatens sugarcane yields, raising concerns for farmers ahead of Pongal celebrations.
Police Commissioner praises home guards for their vital role in maintaining law and order during the 63rd Raising Day celebrations.
Governor to inaugurate Telangana Global Rising Summit 2025, focusing on investments and economic growth with key global speakers.
Advocates urge Karnataka Chief Justice to establish a High Court Bench in Mangaluru to improve access for coastal litigants.
Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru emphasizes the need for accessible justice at the grassroots level during a legal awareness camp.
Minister requests additional allocation of parboiled rice from FCI