Karnataka leadership change issue can’t be discussed publicly: Cong chief Mallikarjun Kharge
New Delhi/Bengaluru (PTI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said the issue of leadership change in Karnataka is not something to be discussed publicly.
Kharge, who arrived in Delhi to take part in the constitution day celebration on November 26, told reporters: "This is not a subject to be discussed here and that too in public. I have specially come here to attend an event related to Constitution Day on November 26. I have invitation for the event. After attending the event, I have review meetings to attend, after which I will proceed further.”
Asked about his possible meeting with Rahul Gandhi, the opposition leader in the Rajya Sabha said, “You all know that the president does not discuss anywhere else. If meeting takes place, we will discuss.”
Before his departure, Kharge was accompanied by the Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to the Bengaluru Airport in his car.
The power tussle within the ruling party has intensified after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20.
There were speculations of an alleged "power-sharing" agreement reached between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, after the Congress returned to power in the state in 2023.
However, Siddaramaiah recently asserted that he will remain Chief Minister for the full five years’ term and would continue to present the state budgets in future.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
