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Karnataka Today newsletter: JD(S) suspends Prajwal Revanna over ‘sex scandal’ allegations
Janata Dal (Secular) suspended Prajwal Revanna, the party’s MP in Hassan who has been accused of sexually exploiting several women. The decision was announced after a meeting of the party’s core committee in Hubballi on April 30. While Mr. Revanna is believed to be out of India, Opposition members having been demanding to know on how was he allowed to leave the country.
The party has been under pressure to take action against the MP, whose alleged acts are now being probed by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up by the Karnataka government. In the letter announcing his suspension, the party stated that the videos doing the rounds have ‘caused considerable damage to party’s dignity and leadership’.
The National Commission for Women (NCW), meanwhile, in a letter to Karnataka DGP has sought a report within three days from the Karnataka police over allegations against Mr. Revanna.
A person, said to have worked for former minister H.D. Revanna’s family as a driver, has said that he will submit video documents with regard to allegations against Lok Sabha member Prajwal Revanna to the SIT, constituted by the State government.
In a video statement that he released from an unknown place on April 30, Karthik said that he had worked as a driver for Revanna’s family for over 15 years. He left the job last year following differences with the former minister’s family after he was forced to sell off his land. He and his wife were allegedly assaulted in that case.
The airlines operating at the Mangaluru International Airport have stopped making announcements over the public address (PA) system, making MIA a silent airport since April 29. Only emergency information will be shared over the PA system, henceforth.
Passengers can get all their flight-related information, including changes in gate or delay in departure or arrival, on the Flight Information Display System (FIDS), which the airport has placed at vantage points, both inside and outside the airport.
West Bengal's electoral discrepancies drop to 95 lakh, down from 1.67 crore, amid ongoing Special Intensive Revision efforts.
Sindhudurg Airport in Maharashtra receives DGCA approval for 24/7 operations, enhancing reliability and boosting regional tourism and connectivity.
The Karnataka police have prima facie concluded that the bullet that killed Congress worker Rajashekhar, 28, in the clashes in Ballari City on January 1, was fired from a firearm of one of the gunmen of Ballari City Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy, said police sources.
CIEL HR Services raises ₹30 crore in pre-IPO funding from notable investors, including Zoho and Pegasus, to support growth.
The 179th Annual Thyagaraja Aradhana festival in Thiruvaiyaru celebrates devotion with music and performances from January 3 to 7.
A team of agricultural scientists and students from Iowa State University, U.S., visited the expansive farmlands of Kollengode earlier this week. The 14-member delegation, led by Ajay Nair, professor of agriculture, and Catherine Suboda, associate professor, studied various farming practices being followed in and around the region.
Road accidents in Visakhapatnam decreased in 2025, but fatalities remain high, largely due to two-wheeler incidents and unsafe practices.
Arabic edition of Assamese folktales launched
TNPCB rejects Coimbatore Corporation's STP construction application near Chinnavedampatti tank due to non-compliance with environmental norms.
Vizag's air quality deteriorates dangerously, with PM2.5 levels exceeding 300, prompting urgent health warnings and inspections.
Infam celebrates its 25th anniversary with a public meeting addressing farmers' concerns and honoring veteran farmers.
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan emphasizes spirituality's role in fostering responsible citizenship during his visit to the Golden Temple.
Stalemate over Chander Kunj Army Towers demolition persists into the New Year as one resident delays evacuation, impacting timelines.