Former Raichur Rajya Sabha MP Abdul Samad Siddiqui passes away
Raichur: Abdul Samad Siddiqui, former Rajya Sabha MP from Raichur, passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness, at the age of 87 years.
Siddiqui started his political career with the Janata Party that later merged to form the Janata Dal. He was also national general secretary of the Janata Dal. He was a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1988 to 1994.
He co-founded the Lok Shakti, after the Janata Dal split, and was the national vice-president of the new party since inception. The Lok Shakti was a state party in Karnataka, having several leaders of the Janata Dal as well as former chief minister Ramakrishna Hegde.
An educationist too, Siddiqui established several institutions in his native district Raichur, including the New Education Society and the Millat Education Society.
Siddiqui is survived by his wife and children.
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Bengaluru: Auto driver takes initiative to teach kannada to non-locals
Bengaluru: An auto driver in the city has embarked on a unique mission to teach Kannada to non-locals by displaying a sign in his vehicle titled ‘Learn Kannada with Auto Kannadiga.’
The driver has posted common phrases in both English and Kannada inside his auto, enabling passengers to easily communicate with him in Kannada.
This innovative attempt has gained attention on social media, earning widespread praise from the public.
