When former Lokayukta had to abruptly end his speech
The Hindu
MANGALURU
An unintentional signal by Mangaluru City South MLA D. Vedavyas Kamath, who was in the audience, to organisers on stage, led former Lokayukta N. Santosh Hegde to abruptly wrap up his speech during the programme to unveil the “I love Kudla” signage here on Sunday.
When Mr. Kamath arrived at the venue, Mr. Hegde’s speech was on. While speaking about the problems resulting from people’s greed to unethically accumulate wealth, Mr. Hegde’s attention went to the signal that Mr. Kamath made, prompting him to cut his speech short.
When Mr. Hegde told this to the organisers, former MLC Ganesh Karnik clarified that Mr. Kamath’s signal was meant to convey his refusal to come on the stage. “I asked him to come on stage, but he refused the offer. It was not directed at you, sir,” Mr. Karnik said. “But I did not realise that and thought it was meant for me. Hence, I quickly ended my speech,” Mr. Hegde replied.
Economist Parakala Prabhakar argues that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls threatens the essence of the Indian nation.
The SASTRA–Ramanujan Award 2025 honors Alexander Smith for his contributions to mathematics, emphasizing its role in advanced science and technology.
Egg procurement prices in Namakkal reach ₹6.35, driven by rising demand and cold weather, with further increases expected.
The fourth annual book fair in Theni promotes reading and knowledge, featuring donations, programs, and literary discussions for all.
Bengaluru's governance was restructured in 2025, yet the city awaits elections amid ongoing political challenges and legal disputes.
The film fraternity and fans gather to pay final respects to beloved actor Sreenivasan in Kochi.
A man was arrested for creating a fake Kollur temple website, cheating devotees into booking rooms and receiving payments.
Over 25,000 participants join the Coimbatore Marathon, promoting health and cancer awareness through community engagement and fitness.
21-year-old MBBS student Kavali Nikitha elected Sarpanch in Telangana, aiming to improve civic infrastructure and public health.
District Judge K Jeyakumar emphasizes education's importance for students at a Christmas celebration, urging them to set higher goals.
BSNL partners with GVIAL to provide innovative telecom solutions for India's greenfield Bhogapuram airport over a 10-year agreement.
Consumers face prolonged litigation and systemic delays in Indian consumer courts, undermining the promise of swift justice.
Urging the State government to not implement the four Labour Codes notified by the Centre, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has sought a labour conference, including representatives of political parties and trade unions, on the lines of Kerala model to discuss the adverse effects of these codes.