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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
TopicKarnataka floods

Topic: Karnataka floods

Boats are out in Bengaluru to rescue people after unprecedented rains and flooding

Roads were transformed into streams as lakes and tanks overflowed, and emergency service personnel spent hours trying to reach residents in the Bengaluru's Yelahanka locality.

JD(S) to launch state-wide protest against BJP govt over flood situation in Karnataka

Former PM & JD(S) leader Gowda alleged that BJP had not paid compensation announced last year to affected farmers of North Karnataka, a region battered by floods for 2 successive years.

Yediyurappa’s plan to name flood-hit villages after corporates draws flak, he does U-turn

The chief minister had proposed to rename villages after corporates who donate over Rs 10 cr for their rehabilitation but backtracked after angry villagers protested.

CM for 20 days, Yediyurappa builds his image with full-page ads as Karnataka battles floods

Congress and political analysts slam Yediyurappa’s move, say it’s ill-timed, and instead of spending lakhs on ads, CM should’ve used money for flood relief.

On Camera

I attempted UGC-NET thrice—was left with no option but to look for PhD abroad

The disastrous paper leak aside, the June 2024 NET brought in countless complaints from students regarding the quality of exam centres allotted. And the format shifted from computer based to the manual OMR.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.