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1. Karnataka experiences its worst summer in 8 years: Severe drought grips the state
Karnataka, after a span of eight years, is grappling with what experts are calling its most severe summer yet. The state, which last faced such dire conditions in 2016, is currently reeling under scorching temperatures, relentless sunshine, and a complete absence of rainfall.
2. 2022 Mahadevapura flooding impact: BBMP has greenlit 47 projects amounting Rs 50 crore to avert future flooding
Two years after enduring devastating floods, Mahadevapura, the tech corridor of Bengaluru, is slated for a transformation. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has greenlit 47 projects amounting to Rs 50 crore to avert future flooding in the area.
3. Karnataka minister compares Prajwal Revanna with Lord Krishna, says ‘he wants to break record’
While the entire nation is aghast at Prajwal Revanna, the Hassan MP’s alleged sexapades, the political reactions over the issue have not done any good.
4. Prajwal Revanna sexgate: Accused puts out tweet, informs that he needs 7 days of time to appear before SIT
Facing nationwide heat over his alleged sexcapades in Hassan, Karnataka, Prajwal Revanna, the incumbent MP from the same place and grandson of former PM HD Deve Gowda,
5. Ink without impact: How 100% biodegradable pen startup ‘Note’ is redefining sustainability in pen industry
Delhi-based couple, Saurabh and Shivani Mehta, have sparked a green revolution in the pen industry with their startup, ‘Note’. Established in 2018-19, their venture was born from a shared concern about the environmental impact of traditional pens,
6. 2024 Maruti Swift: Bookings open ahead of Indian debut
After its successful debut in Japan seven months ago, the eagerly awaited new-generation Maruti Swift is set to make its entry into the Indian market.
7. Sanjay Leela Bhansali had Rekha, Kareena and Rani Mukerji in mind for ‘Heeramandi’
‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ directed by Sajay Leela Bhansali can be streamed on the OTT platform Netflix. It has been receiving positive reviews from the audience and the critics alike.
8. Nationwide CBI crackdown on cryptocurrency investment fraud
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its crackdown on fraudulent investment schemes, conducting a nationwide search operation spanning 30 locations across 10 Indian states and Union Territories.
9. Indian selectors have preferred experience: Sehwag on Rinku Singh’s exclusion from T20 squad
The Indian squad for the T20 World Cup to be held in the West Indies and the United States of America (USA) in June 2024 was announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on April 30th.
10. Global cancer diagnoses projected to surge 77% by 2050, American Cancer Society Study reveals
A recent study conducted by the American Cancer Society has forecasted a staggering 77% increase in cancer diagnoses worldwide by the year 2050.