SC reprimanded Bhopaiah for disqualifying MLAs in 2011
Bengaluru, May 18: The Congress has expressed its strong exception against the Governor for appointing KG Bhopaiah as the Pro tem Speaker of the Assembly. As per the tradition, senior most MLA should be appointed as the Pro tem Speaker. But neglecting senior most MLA RV Deshapande, the Governor has appointed three-time winner KG Bhopaiah. It is not fair to neglect Deshapande, said senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singvi.
Bhopaiah had worked as the Speaker of Karnataka Assembly from 2009-2013. When No Confidence Motion was moved against then Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa in 2010, Bhopaiah had disqualified 11 BJP rebel MLAs and five independent MLAs to protect the government. Against that decision, those 11 MLAs moved the Karnataka high court, which upheld the Speaker’s order. Later, they have moved the Supreme Court, which nullified the Speaker order, he said.
In fact, the Supreme Court had then reprimanded Bhopaiah for violating the Constitutional values and social justice norm. It had also said that the Speaker had exhibited hasty decision to disqualify 16 MLAs before the date fixed for floor test. This decision had clearly indicated that the Speaker wanted defeat the No Confidence Motion move of the Opposition parties against the Chief Minister, the Supreme Court had said.
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Karnataka launches state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): In a significant boost to India’s rapidly expanding space economy, the Karnataka government on Friday launched the country’s first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology here, officials said.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening India’s capabilities to translate space innovation into scalable commercial outcomes, they said.
The Centre, established by the Government of Karnataka through the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society in collaboration with SIA (Satcom Industry Association India) -India, was inaugurated by Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, in the presence of senior officials and industry leaders, officials said.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Kharge said that Karnataka has consistently been at the forefront of India's technology and innovation journey. With the launch of this Centre of Excellence for Space Technology, we are extending that leadership into one of the most strategic sectors of the future.
"Our focus is not just on advancing research, but on creating an ecosystem where innovation can translate into real-world applications, economic growth, and high-quality jobs. This Centre will play a critical role in positioning Karnataka as a key driver of India's space economy," he said.
According to an official statement, the CoE SpaceTech Foundation has been established under a Memorandum of Agreement between KITS and SIA-India to drive research and innovation in space technologies, industry-aligned training, startup incubation and cross-sector applications, it said.
The Centre has also formalised strategic MoUs with multiple industry and academic partners to support research in space biotech and microgravity, enable collaboration, build talent pipelines, and provide startups with training and market access, it added.
