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Karnataka Today newsletter: Shobha Karandlaje booked for promoting enmity between Karnataka, TN, and more
The Madurai City Police have registered a case against Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje, on charges of promoting enmity between different groups of people on the grounds of language.
Ms. Karandlaje reportedly said that “people from Tamil Nadu, who come to Karnataka, get trained in Tamil Nadu and plant bombs in Karnataka.” T.N. CM M.K. Stalin had strongly condemned the Minister ‘reckless’ statement. The Minister later apologised for her statement.
A team of officials tasked with enforcement of the model code of conduct visited the residence of Lakshmi Hebbalkar, Minister of Women and Child Welfare, following reports that she was holding a campaign meeting with ASHA and anganwadi workers on March 20.
There is speculation that her son Mrinal will be the Congress candidate for the Belagavi Lok Sabha seat. Officials took pictures and videos of the gathering. They said a report would be sent to the Election Commission. The Minister, however, denied the allegation.
Following the guidelines of National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions of Higher Education, the Karnataka government has withdrawn the criteria of a minimum number of students from a minority community at an education institution to get the tag of Religious Minority Institution. According to a copy of the order, this decision was necessary due to a decline in enrollment of minority students at these ‘religious minority institutions’.
The Department of School Education and Literacy had a criteria that at least 25% of the students in these institutions had to be from the minority community that is running the institution. This was even higher — 50% — for Technical Education, Higher Education, and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Department institutions. Now, these condition have been removed.
Amidst reports of Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) personnel carrying out a combing operation in the forest areas of Kodagu and adjoining Dakshina Kannada district, Superintendent of Kodagu district police K. Ramarajan has confirmed the sighting of four armed individuals at Koojimale near Sampaje, on the border of the two districts.
Dindigul Collector S. Saravanan held a meeting with Election Observers to ensure smooth election monitoring across seven constituencies.
Despite delays from the Centre, 24 States allocate funds for a new rural jobs program, using past MGNREGA expenditure as a baseline.
Congress’s third candidate list for Assam Assembly elections highlights the Pradyut factor and notable party shifts among MLAs.
Scholars foresee political shifts and governance concerns at BRS Ugadi celebrations, predicting potential opposition strength amid public dissatisfaction.
Election observers deployed in Thoothukudi; field inspection begins
Sri Sathya Sai Prema Sadan celebrated Ugadi with Vedic chants, Ugadi Pachadi, and Sri Rama Navami preparations in Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam celebrated Ugadi with Panchanga Sravanam, cultural events, and auspicious predictions for a prosperous new year.
Celebrating diverse top talents, including visually impaired achievers, artists, and cultural icons honored with Ugadi awards.
Hyderabad Police launch H-FAST unit to monitor, detect, and prosecute food adulteration, ensuring safer food practices citywide.
Vehicles in the convoy of Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy were checked by officials of a Static Surveillance Team of the Election Commission of India at Aviyur police check post on Madurai-Thoothukudi highway on Thursday.
Decorated homes, busy temples and shared feasts mark Ugadi in Hyderabad
Housing Minister seeks ₹260 crore to develop 50 slums for Karnataka's golden jubilee, urging CSR support for infrastructure enhancement.
Congress opposes VBSA Bill, citing constitutional overreach, State power encroachment, and politicization of higher education funding.