Bengaluru: In a strategic move to better communicate its policies and enhance its public image, the Karnataka Congress is reportedly planning to start its own media platform. This initiative may include the introduction of a dedicated newspaper to disseminate information about the party and its government.

The Karnataka Congress is preparing to start its own YouTube channel, with initial meetings already underway and a dedicated studio set up at their office, according to a report in Deccan Herald. Karnataka Congress working president G.C. Chandrashekhar told the news outlet that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is projecting that the Congress did not do anything for five decades. He accused the saffron party of distorting history. “Also, party decisions don’t reach the ground sometimes. For all these reasons, we want to start a YouTube channel,” he added. Chandrashekhar highlighted that this move is also aimed at improving the image of the Karnataka Congress.

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There is a sentiment within the Grand Old Party that the mainstream media is not providing adequate support, and this dissatisfaction has prompted the party to consider establishing its own media platform, according to one leader, as reported by DH.

Chandrashekhar further revealed that the party plans to start a newspaper in the second phase of their media expansion, although it is not yet finalised. He noted that they are studying the approach of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, which apparently operates its own newspaper called Jago Bangla. Chandrashekhar pointed out that they are researching on how the TMC sustains the publication and whether it is well-received by people and party workers.

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New Delhi (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt has returned to England for scans on a finger injury sustained last month.

The injury has kept Salt out of RCB's last three matches, with compatriot Jacob Bethell stepping in at the top of the order.

The 29-year-old is reported to have "damaged a finger on his left hand" while diving to save a boundary at deep backward square leg during RCB's defeat to Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18.

"Salt, who is centrally contracted by the ECB, has since returned home at the request of England's management and has undergone scans on his finger," ESPNCricinfo reported.

According to the report, both RCB and Salt are hopeful of a speedy recovery and the opener can return to India later this month.

Salt had enjoyed a strong start to the season, amassing 202 runs in six innings at an impressive strike rate of 168.33.

RCB are currently second on the points table behind Punjab Kings. They take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday next.