Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
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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.
Four Assam police commandos injured in an extremist attack during a gunfight in Tinsukia district, officials report.
Campaigning intensifies in Ernakulam district as candidates engage voters ahead of the crucial Assembly polls.
Lord Rama rides Hanumantha Vahanam on sixth day of Brahmotsavams in Tirupati
Nagapattinam faces underdevelopment and resource challenges, impacting its rich heritage and the livelihoods of its fishing community.
Governor Arlekar emphasizes that justice must embody human values, fairness, and accessibility for all citizens at VIT conference.
Motorists on Valparai Road are warned of increased wild animal activity this summer, particularly elephants seeking water.
In a surprising turn of events, Urvashi theatre, one of Bengaluru’s iconic single screens, has re-opened, with the much-talked-about Dhurandhar: The Revenge running to a full house in the theatre. After the expiry of the 45-year lease, it seemed like curtains would come down on the king-size theatre but for now, it’s good news for fans.
First tranche of Rythu Bharosa released by CM Revanth
Collectors in Kanniyakumari and Thoothukudi inspect polling stations to ensure election preparedness ahead of Tamil Nadu's assembly elections.
The Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) B. C. Bhagavan said on Sunday that the university will soon open a research centre on Yoga and Naturopathy on 60-acre land in Bengaluru.
Parliamentary committee urges swift action to fully operationalise Lokpal's inquiry and prosecution wings amid rising corruption complaints.
Hyderabad paediatrician Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh faces legal action from pharma firms over her remarks on ORS labelling reforms.
Palla urges NDA leaders to unite for grassroots outreach, enhancing public trust through balanced welfare and development initiatives.