Top news developments from Karnataka on February 25, 2022
The Hindu
Here are the top news developments to watch out for
1. As the Ukraine crisis escalates into war, parents of students studying in the country are anxiously awaiting their return. As many as 59 students from Karnataka, all studying medicine, are stranded in various parts of Ukraine, according to official data released last night.
2. Karnataka High Court’s daily hearing in the hijab case.
3. Actor Chetan’s bail petition to come up for hearing. City court is expected to take a decision today. He is accused of making objectionable remarks about a High Court judge hearing the hijab case.
4. Karnataka State Guest Lecturers Association to relaunch indefinite protest seeking the government to continue the services of guest lecturers.
5. A group of like-minded progressive groups and people are coming together to spell out their concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in Karnataka, and appeal for peace and harmony. Several writers, activists and theatre personalities are expected to participate.
6. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai to hold a series of pre-budget meetings.
7. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Bhavan of the Minority Welfare Department to be inaugurated today.
Karnataka government to consult legal experts on pursuing action against Adani Group's ACC Ltd. over ₹850 crore in disputed dues.
The FCRA amendment bill aims to create an authority for managing NGO assets after license loss, addressing misuse of foreign funds.
Telangana Minister assures adequate petroleum stocks for three months, warns against illegal fuel carrying amid panic buying rumors.
TMC calls for the removal of Bhabanipur returning officer, citing alleged ties to BJP and concerns over neutrality.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns UDF's misogynistic attacks on CPI(M) legislator U. Prathibha, highlighting political degeneration.
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Hyderabad officials assure sufficient fuel supply for 60 days, warn against misinformation and illegal sales amid panic buying.
Telangana MP urges Centre to expedite ₹1,270 crore dues transfer from Andhra Pradesh for financial fairness and development.
A Karnataka man was detained with ₹62.5 lakh in cash during election checks on NH 544, claiming it was from a property sale.
Telangana Government issued 16 notifications to fill 31,798 vacancies, with 67,763 total recruitments since Congress took power.
Supreme Court directs Tarun Butolia's family to seek safety assessment from Delhi Police after fatal Uttam Nagar clash.
CM Stalin asserts unity in the DMK-led alliance, dismissing division attempts and emphasizing collaborative efforts for the upcoming elections.
Rahul Gandhi to skip Kerala rally due to Sonia Gandhi’s ill health; Kharge to attend Kozhikode event
Rahul Gandhi will miss the Kerala rally due to Sonia Gandhi's health; Congress president Kharge to attend instead.