Top news developments in Karnataka on May 3, 2024
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Top news developments in Karnataka on May 3, 2024
1. The investigation into alleged sexual exploitation of many women by Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna picks up steam with a case of kidnapping being filed against his father and Holenarasipur MLA H.D. Revanna. The allegedly kidnapped woman is one of those sexually exploited by the son. The MP is said to be away in Germany. The Special Investigation Team has issued lookout circular for the MP.
2. Union Home Minister Amit Shah campaigning in Hukkeri. K. Annamalai, president, Tamil Nadu unit of BJP, former Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa and BJP candidate for Shivamogga B.Y. Raghavendra lead road show in Byndoor in Udupi district. They will later campaign for Pralhad Joshi in Dharwad. Chief Minsiter Siddaramaiah is campaigning in Davangere, along with Priyanka Gandhi.
3. B.PAC is organising a virtual session on ‘Low polling percentage in Bengaluru Urban District during Lok Sabha General Election 2024: What are the root causes?’ between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Zoom registration @ https://bit.ly/May03rd
4. While the rain brought some respite to Bengaluru after five months of dry days, the temperature escalated today morning. Bengalureans are looking forward to more rain to bring down the heat.
5. Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace Technologies is set to announce the launch of India’s first military-grade bomber UAV, FWD-200B, which is regarded as a significant milestone in the mission to revolutionise India’s modern air defence capabilities.
6. Sree Ramaseva Mandali will present a Carnatic classical vocal concert by Harish Shivaramakrishnan and party, at Fort High School ground in Chamarajpet from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
7. Sree Seshadripuram Ramaseva Samithi, as part of the 76th Sri Rama Navami Festival ‘Yuva Sangeethotsava’, will present a violin duet by Sumanth Manjunath and Malavi Manjunath and team, at Seshadripuram College premises, Nagappa Road, Seshadripuram., from 6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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