Top news developments in Karnataka on December 21, 2023
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Top news developments in Karnataka on December 21, 2023
1. Delhi police have taken a Bagalkot IT professional into custody on suspicion of being friends with a Parliament security breach accused.
2. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to chair a meeting on COVID preparedness amidst JN.1 variant scare. Karnataka has the second highest number of recorded COVID cases after Kerala, though variant strain is unknown.
3. Minister Sharan Prakash Patil will announce the date of launch of Congress government’s fifth and last ‘guarantee’ scheme, Yuva Nidhi or dole for unemployed youth for a specified period to provide buffer until they find employment. The government has so far rolled out four of five guarantees.
4. Kempegowda International Airport’s T2 terminal, billed one of the world’s most beautiful airports, wins special prize at UNESCO’s 2023 Prix Versailles.
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2. BJP to protest against alleged disrespect to Vice-President who was mimicked by the opposition in Mysuru.
3. Preparations are on for Palace Flower Show and other cultural events, which will begin tomorrow.
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