Top news developments in Karnataka on October 3, 2023
The Hindu
Here are the key news stories to watch out for from Karnataka and Bengaluru on October 3, 2023
1. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to speak at the All India Shepherds’ Convention in Belagavi at the district stadium at noon. The event is aimed at bolstering his image as an OBC leader amidst caste assertions within his party, especially from the Lingayats.
2. As Bihar makes public caste census data, pressure is on Congress government in Karnataka to release report of survey done earlier. Congress leader Hariprasad has tweeted demanding this.
3. A technical snag at the Rajajinagar Metro station caused inconvenience to thousands of commuters on the Green line of Bengaluru metro on Tuesday morning. The train services between Yeshwanthpur station and Mantri Square-Sampige Road station was cut off due to the snag leaving commuters stranded at Yeshwanthpur.
4. The Office of the Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany will celebrate the Day of German Unity today.
1. Kalaburagi chapter of Samyukta Kisan Morcha to observe black day in memory of Lakhimpur Kheri killings.
2. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre to flag off walkathon to spread awareness about wildlife protection in Bidar.
3. Dalit leader D.G. Sagar to talk in Kalaburagi on the growing communal activities in Central University of Karnataka.
Almaya Munnettam (Lay People to the Fore), group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church opposed to the synod-recommended Mass, rejected a circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur on June 9 to implement the unified Mass in the archdiocese from July 3.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.