{
  "id": 9558104,
  "title": "Here are the big stories from Karnataka today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/here-are-the-big-stories-from-karnataka-today",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T13:21:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/newsletter/karnataka-today/here-are-the-big-stories-from-karnataka-today/article71504150.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed new leaders for its Karnataka unit in anticipation of the upcoming Assembly elections in 2028. Harish Dvivedhi, a former MP and National General Secretary, has been appointed as the in-charge for the Karnataka unit, replacing Dr. Radhamohan Das Agarwal. Additionally, Congress member B.S. Shivanna has been named co-in-charge. Shivanna had previously raised concerns about the socio-economic survey conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, pushing for a special session to discuss the report. Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa paid an unexpected visit to a bus station in Chikkodi, Belagavi district, inspecting the quality of food served and emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and adherence to minimum wage guidelines.",
  "summary": "Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Nalme Nachiyar.",
  "key_points": [
    "BJP appoints Harish Dvivedhi as Karnataka unit in-charge",
    "Congress member B.S. Shivanna named co-in-charge",
    "Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa inspects bus station"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}