In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Delhi protest over ‘injustice’ to Karnataka; Indian-Origin engineering student’s death in the US, Uttarakhand uniform civil code introduction and other top stories.
Massive Drama in Bengaluru as BJP Tries to Lock CM Office, Clash with Cops; Team Sidda Protests in Delhi | Centre vs South Updates
Escalating its attack on the BJP-led central government, the ruling Congress in Karnataka led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah staged their protest “Chalo Delhi” in the national capital on Wednesday, alleging ‘injustice’ to the state in tax devolution and grants-in-aid over the past few years. The protest by all Congress legislators and MPs from the state, including ministers, began at 11 am on Wednesday at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah along with his deputy DK Shivakumar participated in the protest. READ MORE
Indian-Origin Engineering Student, 23, Found Dead In US, Fifth Such Incident This Year
An Indian-origin student, Sameer Kamath, was found dead at a nature reserve in the US this week, marking the fifth such incident this year. However, the cause of Kamath’s death remains unclear at the moment. He was found at about 5 pm Monday at Crow’s Grove Nature Preserve at 3300 North Warren County Road 50 West, in Williamsport, Warren County Coroner Justin Brummett said in a press release on Tuesday, according to local media. Kamath, a doctoral candidate at Purdue University in Indiana, held US citizenship and had completed his master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in August last year. READ MORE
Ancient Lord Vishnu Idol Resembling Ayodhya’s ‘Ram Lalla’ Statue Found in Karnataka | Details
An ancient idol of Lord Vishnu, which features all his ten incarnations, was recently discovered in Karnataka’s Raichur and has sparked enthusiasm among the devotees. Archaeologists believe that the idol belonged to the 11th or 12th Century AD. According to PTI, the idol, which showcases the ‘dashavatara,’ is remarkable as its features resemble the recently consecrated Ram Lalla statue in the newly built Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The Lord Vishnu statue was discovered near the Krishna river, in the Raichur district, along with an ancient Shivalinga, reported the agency. READ MORE
PM Modi’s Reply To ‘Motion Of Thanks’ In RS Shortly; Later To Chair Meeting For Election Commissioner Selection | Updates
Jibe at the Congress, the opposition’s failure and the next election, after his reply to the ‘Motion of Thanks’ in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to give another reply to the motion in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The Parliament session has also been extended by one day in view of the Centre’s plan to bring a White Paper on the state of the nation’s economy, which will compare the UPA Years and the 10 years of Modi-led government. The purpose of bringing the White Paper is to essentially settle the ‘economy issue’ debate once and for all before the general elections. READ MORE
KFC, Domino’s And Other Food Chains Greet Ayodhya With Vegetarian Choices
Following the consecration of the Ram Temple, Ayodhya is experiencing a surge in visitors, as both tourists and locals are eager to catch a glimpse of Lord Ram. Popular food chains like Domino’s and Pizza Hut are witnessing an increase in business at their Ayodhya outlets, despite not serving meat items on their menus. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) which is currently located on Ayodhya-Lucknow highway is also allowed to operate in the temple area, but they have been asked to serve only vegetarian options. READ MORE
‘Saheb is A Brand’: As EC Deals Sena-Like Blow to NCP, Can Sharad Pawar Rise from the Ashes?
Sharad Pawar is known to have weathered several political storms. Asked about losing his party symbol to the Ajit Pawar faction amid a bitter power struggle between the two, Pawar would nonchalantly reply that before the formation of NCP, he had fought polls on different symbols. While some may have predicted the Maharashtra party’s fate, things came to a head when the Election Commission on Tuesday decided to give the symbol and party name to the Ajit Pawar-led faction — in what seemed like a repeat telecast of the Shiv Sena case in which Eknath Shinde was awarded the party name and symbol. READ MORE
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