DK Shivakumar hits back at BJP on Dharmasthala case
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday hit back at the BJP for demanding an NIA probe into the Dharmasthala case, accusing the party of playing politics and creating internal rifts.
Speaking to the media at the KPCC office on Queens Road, Shivakumar questioned why the BJP was dissatisfied with the ongoing investigation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). “Is the BJP not happy with the SIT’s probe? They are the ones who first demanded the SIT, they also welcomed its formation. Now they are enacting a drama,” he said.
He further alleged that the BJP itself was divided into two camps and was staging conspiracies. “Not once has the BJP openly spoken about securing justice for Dharmasthala. It is their own grassroots workers who are responsible for bringing a bad name to Dharmasthala,” he added.
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Bill Gates lauds Andhra's AI-driven growth
Amaravati (PTI): Microsoft founder and Gates Foundation chairman Bill Gates on Tuesday hailed Andhra Pradesh's rapid development, saying it was exciting to see the state's growth being accelerated through AI and technology.
Following his visit to Amaravati, Gates expressed his admiration for the southern state’s innovations across health, agriculture and education.
“Thank you for the warm welcome, N Chandrababu Naidu. It’s exciting to witness Andhra Pradesh’s growth being accelerated through AI, technology, and innovations across health, agriculture & education,” he said in a post on X.
On Monday, Gates had engaged in several activities in the greenfield capital city of Amaravati, beginning with an interaction with the CM and others, reviewing presentations on the use of technology in governance and also a visit to a banana orchard by the Krishna river bank in Undavalli village in Guntur district.
According to the tech czar, India is leading the global digital revolution.
He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Naidu for their key role.
He also heaped praises on Naidu for his long-term vision, saying a majority of IT experts, including many at Microsoft, are from the Telugu states.
