Top news developments in Karnataka today
The Hindu
Key news developments from Karnataka on June 13, 2022
1. Bollywood actor Siddhanth Kapoor, son of actor Shakti Kapoor, was detained for allegedly taking drugs during a rave party in a hotel in Bengaluru.
2. The State is set for elections for four seats of the Legislative Council from teachers and graduates constituencies today. The biennial elections are being held for Karnataka West Teachers, Karnataka North-west Teachers, Karnataka South Graduates, and Karnataka North-west Graduates constituencies of the Legislative Council.
3. President of India, Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Rashtriya Military School, today at the School premises. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai are also participating in the event.
4. St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) is hosting a panel discussion titled Mediacon 2022 today, on ‘Marginality and Entitlement’ in which journalists Maya Sharma, Rasheed Kappan and Dr B.R. Manjunath will be participating. The event will be held on the College premises, Langford Road, 9.30 a.m.
5. Odyssey to a great epic, an exhibition of paintings by Chandranath Acarya will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Indian Institute of World Culture premises, No. 6, B.P. Wadia Road, Basavanagudi, Entry to the exhibition is free.
1. Hotels in Mysuru are witnessing an increase in bookings ahead of Yoga Day as yoga enthusiasts planning to throng the city to perform yoga led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
1. Press conference by Karnataka Asmita Janaandolana leaders K. Neela, Arun Kumar Patil and Sanjay Makal on textbook revision row at Kalaburagi.
The Banyan launches the Keshav Desiraju Lived Experience Repository in Chennai to preserve mental illness narratives across various formats.
MetLife Stadium will host the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19, with 104 matches across North America.
Former IAS officer Pradeep Sharma sentenced to five years for money laundering, causing ₹1.20 crore loss to the government.
The Dr. Mrs. YGP Centenary Annual Festival of Music and Dance launched at PSBB, celebrating classical arts and education.
CMC hosts a torch rally with 125 volunteers in Vellore to celebrate 125 years of dedicated service.
Government Women's Polytechnic in Nellore faces urgent repairs, yet funds remain unrequested due to budget constraints, risking student safety.
Author Salma and ‘Ervadi’ S. Radhakrishnan honored with Kaviko award at a ceremony in Vellore, receiving recognition and cash prize.
Mangaluru police arrest four individuals and seize half a kg of MDMA worth ₹50 lakh intended for local youth.
Uddhav Thackeray calls for appointing Leaders of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly, stressing the need for constitutional compliance ahead of the Winter Session.
Shashi Tharoor highlights English's significance in India, emphasizing its enriched lexicon through Indian word borrowings at a literature festival.
Cricket fans in Vizag enjoyed a thrilling ODI as Kohli, Rohit, and Jaiswal delivered memorable performances for Team India.
Congress leaders, including Kharge and Gandhi, meet to address the Karnataka leadership struggle, planning further discussions.
Kerala's local body polls focus on regional issues and candidates, not a referendum on the LDF government, experts say.