AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge along with Congress leaders Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, Randeep Singh Surjewala and KC Venugopal during a press conference after the results of the Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 in Bengaluru on May 13, 2023. Photo credits: K. Murali Kumar
Karnataka Congress Legislature Party meeting to be held on Sunday
Former chief minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president DK Shivakumar, the party’s troubleshooter who won from Kanakapura by over one lakh votes and who turned 61 on Sunday, are both frontrunners for the chief minister’s post. According to Karnataka AICC in-charge Randeep Surjewala, the first meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) will be held on Sunday at 5.30 pm. A decision on the name of the new chief minister is likely to be taken in the meeting.
NCB, Indian Navy make biggest ever drug seizure
In what is being claimed as the biggest ever drug seizure in terms of monetary value by any anti-drug enforcement agency in the country, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Indian Navy have seized around 2,500 kg in a joint operation. The methamphetamine is valued at around ₹15,000 crore and originated from Pakistan through Indian waters.
High drama at the counting center of Jayanagar constituency, BJP won by 16 votes
After endless counting and examination of votes, BJP candidate CK Ramamurthy was declared the winner by a slim margin of 16 votes against sitting Congress MLA Sowmya Reddy from Jayanagar constituency.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh registered a landslide victory in the May 13 urban local body elections, winning all 17 mayoral seats and 1,420 councilor seats in municipal corporations, nagar panchayats and members’ seats in municipal councils with a thumping majority. achieved. ,
2nd G20 Culture Working Group to begin in Bhubaneswar
Officials said that the second G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) meeting is set to begin in Bhubaneswar on Sunday and a special thematic sand art will be made at Puri beach.
Severe heat wave to continue in Andhra Pradesh for the next three days
An official said that 136 mandals would face severe heat on Sunday and 153 mandals on Monday.
More than half a million people evacuated as ‘Cyclone Mocha’ barrels toward Bangladesh coast
Cyclone Mocha, one of the most powerful cyclones seen in Bangladesh in nearly two decades, is predicted to move towards the Bangladesh-Myanmar border on Sunday.
Germany announces $3 billion military aid package for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky’s possible visit
While Zelensky’s visit on Sunday has yet to be officially confirmed, it would be a sign that relations between Ukraine and Germany have improved markedly after a rocky patch.
Campaigning ends in Türkiye’s crucial election, voting close
Turkish politicians held final rallies in the final hours of campaigning on Saturday, the eve of decisive presidential and parliamentary elections that could significantly shape the NATO member’s future.
Islamic Jihad leader: Ceasefire with Israel reached, but fighting continues
A leader of the Islamic Jihad militant group in Gaza announced late Saturday that a ceasefire deal had been reached with Israel to end five days of heavy fighting. But rocket attacks continued after the deadline, putting the deal in question.
IPL | CSK eye two points to improve in play-offs; KKR in winning position
Four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in an Indian Premier League match in Chennai on May 14, aiming to secure a win and strengthen their chances of securing a place in the play-offs .
IPL | Performance between Jaiswal and du Plessis as RR take on RCB
Young Yashasvi Jaiswal and veteran Faf du Plessis, two of the most impressive batsmen of this edition, promise to battle it out when Rajasthan Royals take on Royal Challengers Bangalore, looking to avoid a hat-trick of defeats in an IPL match in Jaipur in May. Still working. 14.