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Karnataka Grants Rs 255 Crore Land to 22 Dalit & OBC Mutts Amid Legal Concerns In a move that has sparked debate across the state, the Karnataka government announced on Thursday that it will allocate land worth approximately Rs 255 crore to 22 Dalit and Other Backward Class (OBC) mutts in Bengaluru. The decision, made by the ruling Congress-led coalition, overrides earlier cautions from the finance and law departments, which warned that the allocation could attract legal scrutiny under the Karnataka Land Grant Rules, 1969. Background and Context Land allocation to religious and charitable institutions has long been a contentious issue in Karnataka. The…

The Karnataka government has approved a Rs 255 crore land allocation to 22 Dalit and OBC mutts in Bengaluru, a move that has sparked legal and political debate. Despite warnings from the finance and law departments that such grants could violate Supreme Court directives on gomala land, senior ministers overruled the advice and finalized the decision last week. Background and Context In early 2025, leaders of Dalit and backward class communities approached the state for land to establish philanthropic institutions. The request, led by the president and general secretary of the Backward Dalit Mathadeeshwarara Okkuta, sought parcels in Ravuttanahalli and Dasanapura, areas…

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has been awarded the Ashok Chakra, India’s highest peacetime military decoration, in a ceremony that underscored his historic journey as the second Indian astronaut and the first to stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The award, presented by the President on Sunday, was hailed as a collective blessing from the people of India, a sentiment echoed by Shukla himself. Background / Context Shukla, popularly known as “Shux” among his peers, flew to the ISS in mid‑2025, marking a milestone for Indian space exploration. His mission coincided with the 25th anniversary of continuous human presence on…

On Republic Day, the President of India presented the prestigious President’s Medals to 27 Karnataka police and fire officers, recognizing their distinguished service, meritorious conduct, and acts of gallantry. The ceremony, held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, highlighted the state’s commitment to public safety and honored individuals who have gone above and beyond in safeguarding citizens. Background and Context The President’s Medals are among the highest civilian honors awarded to police and emergency service personnel across the country. They are conferred annually to acknowledge exemplary performance, bravery, and dedication. Karnataka, with its diverse geography and growing urban centers, has seen a…

In a ceremony held on Republic Day, 27 police and fire‑service personnel from Karnataka were honored with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, Meritorious Service and Gallantry, underscoring the state’s commitment to public safety and exemplary service. Background and Context The President’s Medal is one of the highest civilian honours awarded to police and emergency service officers in India. It recognizes exceptional dedication, bravery, and professional excellence. Karnataka’s 27 recipients, spanning ranks from Assistant Commissioners to Fire Station Officers, were selected after a rigorous evaluation of their service records, operational achievements, and contributions to community welfare. “These awards are a…

Prestige TT Jagannathan Padma Award – Bengaluru: In a ceremony that blended reverence with celebration, the Indian government posthumously honored TT Jagannathan, the visionary founder of the cookware giant Prestige, with a Padma Award. The award, presented on Sunday, recognizes Jagannathan’s transformative impact on Indian households and the broader consumer goods sector. Background/Context TT Jagannathan, an IIT Madras alumnus who earned a postgraduate degree from Cornell University, returned to India in the early 1970s to rescue his family’s struggling business. At the age of 27, he took the helm of TTK Prestige, a modest cookware manufacturer, and steered it into a household name.…