Bengaluru: The Congress party undertook a protest against the state government, condemning the rising prices of Petrol, Diesel, and Cooking Gas in the state. 

KPCC President D. K. Shivakumar, Leader of the opposition Siddaramaiah uniquely demonstrated their protest by ringing the bell in front of the Cooking gas cylinder, taking its ‘aarti’, and banging the plate. 

AICC General Secretary and state Congress In-charge Ranadeep Singh Surjewala, KPCC President D. K. Shivakumar, Vidhana Sabha’s Leader of the opposition Siddaramaiah, Vidhana Parishad’s Leader of the opposition B. K. Hariprasad, KPCC Working President Ramalinga Reddy, Salim Ahmed, Dhruvanarayan, Youth Congress National President B. V. Shrinivas, Pradesh Women’s Congress President Pushpa Amarnath among other leaders participated in the protest.

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Bahrain: Dr. Arathi Krishna, Vice President of the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Forum, Government of Karnataka, participated as the Guest of Honour at the prestigious Global Women’s Economic Forum and Exhibition held on January 13, 2025 in Bahrain.

The international event, known for its pivotal role in empowering women entrepreneurs and professionals, provided a unique platform for showcasing business innovations and fostering leadership among women.

During the event, Dr. Krishna emphasized the significance of women’s contributions to entrepreneurship and technological advancements. She noted that the forum's dynamic workshops, panel discussions, and expert speeches offered specialized insights into innovative practices, financial management, and the adoption of new technologies. These knowledge-sharing opportunities are designed to support emerging women entrepreneurs, enabling them to thrive in a competitive global marketplace.

Highlighting the transformative power of such initiatives, Dr. Krishna remarked on the growing achievements of women entrepreneurs in traditionally male-dominated sectors. She acknowledged that the event not only celebrated success stories from across the globe but also inspired young women to pursue entrepreneurship and leadership roles. The participation of women-led businesses from diverse nations underscored the universal nature of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.

Dr. Krishna also engaged in thoughtful discussions with successful women leaders and interacted with representatives of various Kannada associations in Bahrain. She reiterated her appeal to the global NRI Kannada community to strive for excellence and greater accomplishments in their respective fields.