The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has announced the results for the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2024 on May 2nd. Candidates who took the exam can view their results on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The exam was conducted on January 13th for a duration of two hours and covered 41 subjects ranging from Commerce to Social Sciences to Arts & Humanities. Candidates can access their scores by logging in with their registration number and date of birth.
Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, is expected to return to India on May 3 or 4, amidst allegations of sexual abuse. Revanna fled the country after the Karnataka government announced an investigation into the charges. The JD(S) has suspended Revanna from the party during the probe, while the SIT has summoned him for questioning.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress party for failing to take action in the sexual abuse case involving Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda. Despite having a government in Karnataka, the Congress has not taken any measures to address the allegations. Shah emphasized that the party supports women’s rights and will not tolerate such incidents. He questioned why the state government has not initiated any action and urged Priyanka Gandhi to seek answers from the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister.
Prajwal Revanna, a Janata Dal (Secular) MP accused of sexual assault, has publicly addressed the sex tapes that have sparked controversy in Karnataka. Revanna had previously sought a gag order to prevent the dissemination of what he described as fake news and morphed videos. However, several videos have been circulating, and local BJP leader G Deveraje Gowda claims to have obtained access to them through Revanna’s former driver. Gowda has reportedly warned of the potential impact of the videos on the BJP-JD(S) alliance in upcoming elections. Revanna, the nephew of former Prime Minister Deve Gowda, is facing charges of sexual harassment, intimidation, and outraging the dignity of a woman.
Bengaluru, India’s IT hub, continues to experience high temperatures, reaching a maximum of 38.5°C for the second consecutive day. Meanwhile, Raichur district in Karnataka recorded the highest temperature of 43°C. Other districts in North Karnataka, including Haveri, Vijayapura, Bagalkote, Kalaburgi, and Koppal, also experienced temperatures exceeding 40°C. In South Karnataka, Davangere and Chikkanahalli saw their maximum temperatures surpass 40°C. Despite the heat, Bengaluru is expected to remain dry on April 30, with temperatures possibly reaching 39°C. However, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts light rain in some regions of the state.
In honor of the late Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union minister V Srinivas Prasad, the Karnataka government has announced a holiday in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts on Tuesday, April 30. Prasad, a prominent Dalit leader, passed away on Monday, April 29, at the age of 77 due to age-related ailments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed their condolences.
A groom in Karnataka has been booked by the Election Commission for printing a tagline on his wedding card urging guests to vote for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Karnataka Member of Parliament (MP) Prajwal Revanna has filed a complaint alleging that viral videos purporting to show him engaged in sexual misconduct have been manipulated and are being circulated to damage his reputation ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The third phase of the 2024 General Elections in Karnataka will take place on May 7, with the focus shifting to the North and Central Karnataka regions. This marks a significant shift from the closely fought contests witnessed in South Karnataka’s Vokkaliga-dominated constituencies. The battleground will now move to Mumbai Karnataka and Kalyana Karnataka, where Veerashaiva-Lingayats hold a strong political sway. The BJP, heavily reliant on the support of Veerashaiva-Lingayats, currently holds all 14 constituencies in these regions, while the JD(S) has a limited influence outside of a few pockets in Kalyana Karnataka.
Karnataka’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has filed a case against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Tejasvi Surya for allegedly soliciting votes on religious grounds during the second phase of Lok Sabha elections. The case was registered on Thursday for violating the election code of conduct. The second phase of polling is currently underway in 14 of the 28 constituencies, with the remaining 14 going to polls on May 7 in the third phase.
