Results for: Karnataka

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the onset of monsoon in Karnataka’s capital, Bengaluru, by June 14. The monsoon is expected to arrive 15 days earlier than last year, bringing with it ample rainfall for the state. The southwest monsoon is currently advancing over Tamil Nadu, West-central Bay of Bengal, and Sikkim, and will soon enter Andhra Pradesh. Rainfall is anticipated to commence in Karnataka during the first week of June, providing relief from the dry weather conditions experienced in April.

This year’s monsoon is expected to be evenly distributed across the state, with particularly intense rainfall expected in Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka. South Interior Karnataka has experienced a 23% surplus in rainfall since May 1, while North Interior Karnataka and Coastal Karnataka have witnessed surpluses of 19% and 24%, respectively.

The onset of the southwest monsoon in India occurred two days earlier than its normal date of June 1. The monsoon reached Kerala two days ahead of schedule and advanced over northeast India six days earlier than usual.

The IMD predicts strong winds and rough weather conditions in various regions over the next few days, including the southern bay of Bengal, southeastern bay of Bengal, central, southwestern bay of Bengal, and the northern Andhra Pradesh coast.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has alleged that former Prime Minister and Janata Dal(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda assisted Prajwal Revanna, a Lok Sabha candidate accused of sexual abuse, in fleeing the country. Revanna left India on April 27 for Germany after the government established a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the claims against him. Siddaramaiah asserts that Gowda played a role in Revanna’s departure and questions whether his family was unaware of his decision. The Chief Minister further accuses Revanna’s uncle, H D Kumaraswamy, of attempting to downplay the allegations by making unfounded statements against Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. The SIT is actively investigating the case, while Interpol has issued a ‘Blue Corner Notice’ seeking information on Revanna’s location. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that Revanna traveled to Germany on a diplomatic passport without obtaining political clearance for the trip.

A 20-year-old woman, Anjali Ambigera, was brutally stabbed to death in her home in Hubbali, Karnataka, on Wednesday morning. The accused, 21-year-old Girish Sawant, had been reportedly pursuing Anjali for a relationship, but she had rejected his advances. The attack is believed to have occurred after Anjali refused to accompany Sawant on a trip to Mysore. The police have launched a manhunt for Sawant, who is currently on the run.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi, celebrated on Friday, May 10th, 2024, in Karnataka. Basavanna, also known as Basaveshwara, was a 12th-century philosopher, statesman, and social reformer who founded the Lingayat sect. His teachings emphasized devotion, selfless service, and ethical conduct, and his legacy continues to inspire millions, particularly in Karnataka. Basava Jayanti is celebrated with reverence through various cultural and religious events, processions, and spiritual discourses.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Congress leaders Lakshmi Hebbalkar, Mrinal Hebbalkar, and Channaraj Hattiholi for allegedly violating the model code of conduct during the Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka. The three leaders were seen posing for photographs inside a polling booth and flashing three fingers, which is the serial number of Mrinal Hebbalkar on the EVM. This is a clear violation of the MCC, a BJP leader said. A complaint has been drafted and will be submitted to the Election Commission officers in Belagavi and Bengaluru.

A six-year-old disabled boy has tragically died after his mother allegedly threw him into a crocodile-infested river in Karnataka. The incident occurred in Dandeli taluk of Uttara Kannada, following a quarrel between the boy’s parents over his disability. The mother, identified as Savitri, and her husband, Ravi Kumar, have been arrested in connection with the incident. According to the police, the couple frequently argued about the condition of their elder son, who was speech-disabled since birth. Savitri’s husband allegedly questioned her about why she gave birth to such a child and, on occasion, told her to throw him away. On Saturday night, the couple argued about the same matter, and Savitri allegedly threw her son into a waste canal that connected to the Kali River, killing him.

A video purportedly showing Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar slapping a worker during a roadshow in Haveri’s Savanur town has gone viral on social media. The incident occurred when Shivakumar arrived for campaigning and one of the Congress workers tried to put his hands on the minister’s shoulders for a picture. Shivakumar immediately removed his hand and slapped the worker, identified as Allauddin Maniar, a municipal member. BJP leader Amit Malviya accused Shivakumar of assaulting a Congress worker, saying “their leaders slap them, humiliate them and don’t even give tickets to contest elections.” Karnataka’s Haveri will go to polls in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 on May 7.

The State Congress has shifted its campaign strategy, accusing the BJP of ignoring the poor and downtrodden amid the ongoing political turmoil surrounding sexual abuse allegations against a JD(S) MP. Congress leaders have highlighted issues of poverty, unemployment, and inflation, which had taken a backseat due to the recent controversies.

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.