Top news developments in Karnataka on May 15, 2024
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Top news developments in Karnataka on May 15, 2024
1. Former Minister H.D. Revanna, who is facing investigation for abduction of a woman allegedly sexually abused by his son and MP Prajwal Revanna, was released on bail yesterday. He is expected to visit his home district Hassan today.
2. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has started installing AI-enabled speed trap cameras in several parts of Bengaluru to prevent speeding and accidents. Concerned over the growing number of accidents owing to rash driving and speeding on the busy international airport road, traffic police have already installed them on this stretch.
3. Infosys Science Foundation is announcing its annual award given to scientists, researchers, engineers and social scientists of Indian origin.
4. BJP ‘rebel’ candidate in the Legislative Council elections from South West Teachers’ Constituency S. R. Harish Acharya from Mangaluru will file his nomination papers at Mysuru Regional Commissioner’s office. The Janata Dal (Secular) has re-nominated sitting MLC S. L. Bhoje Gowda. This is the second act of rebellion from the BJP after Raghupathi Bhat, also from coastal Karnataka. Others also expected to file their nominations for the polls for six seats to be held on June 3.
5. TVS is launching TVS iQube Electric today at ITC Windsor in Bengaluru.
6. Awake India Movement is organising a discussion on the safety and concerns surrounding the Covishield vaccine and other Covid vaccines. at Press Club, Cubbon Park, at noon.
7. Rajiv Gandhi Jyothi Yatra Committee is holding the 33rd Rajiv Gandhi Jyothi Yatra, at KPCC office, on Queens Road, from 10 a.m. onwards.
Bengaluru commuters demand platform screen doors for safety, but high costs and engineering challenges hinder implementation on existing metro routes.
Madras HC to hear appeals on December 12 regarding the lighting of Mahadeepam at Thirupparankundram temple.
N. Ram warns that hate politics threatens India’s democracy, urging the South to remain a bastion against these forces.
Nanjil Sampath joins Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, revitalizing his political career after six years away from party politics.
D.K. Shivakumar announces that five Blue Line stations will open once construction is completed, enhancing Bengaluru's airport connectivity.
Russia begins fuel shipments for Kudankulam's third reactor, enhancing efficiency and extending operational cycles for the nuclear power project.
Supreme Court urges governments to simplify administration, warning that excessive rules may lead to judicial review and citizen burdens.
Trinamool MP Shatabdi Roy's remarks on Bangla-speaking deportations spark protests in Lok Sabha, igniting a heated political debate.
Sunali Khatun returns to India with her son after six months in Bangladesh, following Supreme Court intervention.
Warangal will be developed on the lines of Hyderabad, says Revanth
Three-tier security measures and traffic restrictions are in place for the India-South Africa ODI match in Vizag.
A seven-year-old girl dies from severe dengue shock syndrome in Bengaluru, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant families in healthcare access.
DGP reviews security arrangements for Global Summit