A nail-biting second day of the Vijay Merchant Trophy 2024 saw former India cricketer and current coach Rahul Dravid's younger son, Anvay, steal the show with an unbeaten hundred during Karnataka's match against Jharkhand. His patient batting, along with a solid top-order, led Karnataka to dominate the game. Despite a few breakthroughs from Jharkhand's Ayush Khare, Anvay's unbeaten hundred proved to be the highlight of the day.
In a thrilling Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 match, Karnataka's Shreyas Gopal shone with a hattrick against Baroda. However, Baroda still managed to come out on top with a four-wicket victory. This defeat means Karnataka has been knocked out of the tournament, while Baroda remains at the top of Group B with one game remaining.
The southern state of Karnataka will be celebrating its foundation day, also known as Karnataka Rajyotsava, on November 1, 2024. This day marks the formation of the state in 1956, after decades of struggle for a separate state to preserve the linguistic and cultural identity of the Kannada people. The Karnataka Rajyotsava is a time to remember and honor those who fought for the unity and progress of the state.
The article reports on the upcoming closure of banks in Maharashtra for ten days in September 2024, starting with the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. The holiday will also coincide with other major festivals such as Janmashtami, Onam, and Eid-e-Milad. Banks in other states such as Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka will also observe holidays for local festivals. This annual event, where idols of lord Ganesh are worshipped for ten days before being immersed in water, attracts a huge crowd in Maharashtra.
Ganesh Chaturthi, the significant Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, will be celebrated with fervor across India on September 7, 2024. Follow this page for live updates on the 10-day festival celebrated in Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala, and learn about the auspicious muhurat for installing the Ganesh idol. Discover the significance of celebrating Ganesh Utsav for 10 days and the belief that all tasks are successfully accomplished during this period of worship.
Rakshitha Raju, a visually impaired athlete from Karnataka, has been selected for the Paralympics 2024 in the Women's 1500m Running T-11 category. She will be the first Indian female athlete to compete in this category, making history and inspiring others with her resilience and commitment to excellence. Rakshitha's impressive athletic career and her touching backstory have earned her recognition and praise, with her future potential being lauded by none other than Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. The increase of female representation in India's Paralympic contingent is a positive step towards gender equality and recognition of the diversity of athletic talent in the country.
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 1.31 crore on Punjab National Bank for not complying with the KYC norms and loan directions. The penalty comes after a statutory inspection conducted by RBI on the bank's financial position as of March 2022. PNB has been found to have sanctioned working capital loans to state government-owned corporations against funds receivable from the government, which is in violation of regulations. The bank has been issued a notice and has responded to it.
Union Ministers, BJP and JD(S) MPs from Karnataka have submitted a joint memorandum to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, criticizing the state government's handling of finances. They claim that the state's fiscal situation has deteriorated due to mismanagement, leading to high inflation and increased borrowings. However, Siddaramaiah dismisses the allegations, stating that the state's financial condition is under control.
With the vote counting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections underway, BJP's Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri has secured a win in the Uttara Kannada constituency. The state of Karnataka, which recorded a voter turnout of approximately 68%, played a crucial role in the 2019 elections as well when BJP won 25 out of 28 seats. This makes it an important state to watch out for in the upcoming elections.
World Environment Day 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of this global initiative, started by the United Nations in 1974. With the theme of 'restoring ecosystems', this day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to heal our planet and take action towards a sustainable future. As we celebrate and spread awareness through wishes, messages, and quotes, let us commit to making real changes for the betterment of our environment.