CM Siddaramaiah spoke at the Alliance Government rally in Bellagarve on April 28, 2025 at the Congress. Image source: Badiger PK
1. I am ready to fight our enemies, but the BJP is busy twisting my statements to hide failure: siddaramaiah
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of distorting his comments about the war in order to cover up its failure. “I’m against war, not war itself. When some journalists asked me if I needed to fight Pakistan in Mysuru, I said no. But I firmly believe that when war is inevitable, we are ready for it. If necessary, we will prepare for a full-scale war. CM said on April 28 in Bellagarve.
I’ve never said anything wrong. But the BJP is just trying to blame me just to cover up the failure. The coalition government did not protect citizens, but to get rid of this allegation, it made false propaganda to me. Unfortunately, some TV channels support BJP in this game, which is wrong and condemned. I said some responsibility. Failed,” he said.
2. Congress opposes BJP workers interrupting central rally for price increases
Senior Congress leaders protested against the NDA-led coalition government at a rally in Beragwe on April 28 in Save the Constitution, Save the Country, in honor of tourists in Karnataka who died in the Pahargam terrorist attack. Later, the leaders mocked the rise in the price of LPG cylinders in the Huahuan domestically. They said the prices of all basic commodities rose in unprecedented ways due to the “mistaken economic policies” of the center’s NDA government.
During the event, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s speech was interrupted by some female BJP activists who shouted slogans at him. One of them told him to go to Pakistan. They shouted slogans in favor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM. They also showed the black flag until the Bellagarve police took them away. A noticeably disturbing CM blocked his speech and called the police to the stage.
3. Mandya achieved 102% target under MGNREGA, setting new benchmarks for rural employment in Karnataka
The Mandia region provides important livelihood opportunities for rural communities by reaching 102.55% of the annual target for 2024-25, thus setting a new benchmark under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). A total of 3,44,904 families were issued, of which 1,46,039 cards remain active, and the program benefited from 2,58,697 people.
Mandya successfully generated 27,69,096 hiring hours in a targeted 2.7 million date targeting the region. In Taluks, KR PET stands out, reaching 144.55% of its target, creating 7,64,005 man-days compared to the expected 5,28,538. Maddur Taluk followed closely behind, 106.63% by spawning 6,89,083 men’s day, while the target was 6,49,083.
4. Microgravity research experiment proposed by IISC, UAS DHARWAD will be conducted on ISS
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has been shortlisted for seven microgravity research experiments, which are expected to be conducted on the International Space Station (ISS) during the upcoming AXIOM-4 mission (AX-4).
Of the seven national R&D laboratories and academic institutions that proposed the experiments, three are located in Karnataka-Indian Institute of Science, Institute of Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine, and the University of Agricultural Sciences in Dhawad.
5. Bangalore Nama metro commuters fine Rs 500 on train
Commuters heading to Magadi Road from Madavala Metro Station were fined Rs 500 on Monday (28 April 2025) for violating subway rules.
The passenger was punished after being caught eating on a Nama Metro train on April 26, 2025. The incident was exposed when the co-passenger in question recorded the violation and shared it on social media.
publishing – April 28, 2025, 6:06 pm IST
