Wed Sep 25 17:55:34 UTC 2024: ## Lokayukta Ordered to Investigate Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA Land Scam

**Bangalore, India:** A special court has ordered the Lokayukta to conduct a probe against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case. This decision comes a day after the Karnataka High Court dismissed Siddaramaiah’s plea challenging the legality of the Governor’s approval for an investigation against him in the same case. The Lokayukta has been given three months to submit a report.

Meanwhile, the India Today Conclave in Mumbai witnessed political heat as Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde challenged his predecessor, Uddhav Thackeray, to a one-on-one debate. Shinde praised his government’s inclusive governance, while Thackeray’s son, Aaditya Thackeray, lauded the previous Shiv Sena administration, calling it one of Maharashtra’s best.

In other news, Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor celebrated the purchase of his new electric scooter, a BGauss RUV 350, by distributing sweets to the media. The scooter costs around Rs 1.35 lakh (ex showroom).

Read More