Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader KS Eshwarappa, whose son was earlier denied a ticket for the Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha seat, said in an indirect reference to the Yediyurappa family, that people are not used to the idea that the reins of the party in Karnataka are held by one family. […]
Drama in Karnataka Congress, MLAs dissent over reports of LS ticket to KH Muniyappa’s son in law
A massive political drama erupted in Karnataka over the Kolar Lok Sabha ticket in Congress, wherein at least 5 MLAs, including a sitting minister, and 2 MLCs (Members of Legislative Council) threatened to resign from the party over reports of Kolar ticket being given to Food and Civil Supplies Minister […]
Karnataka: JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy returns home after successful heart surgery, ‘to decide’ on contesting LS polls
Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, said on Sunday that he ‘will decide in two days’ whether to contest Lok Sabha elections. “Mandya Lok Sabha seat will be contested by the JD(S) in the BJP-JD(S) alliance and I will decide in the next two days […]
Karnataka Governor participates virtually in Vande Bharat Rail inauguration from Hubbali
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, virtually participated from the Hubballi Railway Station in an event presided over by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi for the inauguration of 10 Vande Bharat Express trains nationwide, alongside the laying of foundation stones for railway projects totalling a staggering Rs 85 thousand crores. In his address at the event, Governor Gehlot […]
Karnataka: Teenager dies after car falls into canal in Mandya
A teenager was killed after the car in which he was travelling in fell into the canal in Karnataka’s Mandya on Tuesday, officials said. The deceased was identified as Nandish (19), a resident of Doddabyadarahalli village. “The car fell into the canal. One person in the car died on the spot, another was […]
SC quashes proceedings initiated against Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar in money laundering case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed proceedings initiated against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a money laundering case. A bench of justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan allowed the appeal filed by DK Shivakumar. DK Shivakumar has approached the Supreme Court challenging Karnataka High Court order in 2019. Karnataka High Court has rejected DK Shivakumar’s plea seeking quashing of […]
Karnataka CM, ministers receive e-mail bomb threat; probe initiated
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah along with many other cabinet ministers received a threat e-mail on Tuesday. The threats, was specifically sent to prominent figures including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and the state Home Minister G Parameshwara. The email was sent by a person using the email […]
Karnataka aims to become a USD 1 trillion economy by 2032: Karnataka Minister MB Patil
Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil addressed delegates from over 30 countries at the Bengaluru World Trade Centers Association and 54th WTCA Global Business Forum on Monday and said that the Karnataka state aims to become a USD 1 trillion economy by 2032, by growing at a sustained growth rate of 18 per cent. The event jointly […]
‘Dire law and order situation in Karnataka’: BJP leader Shobha Karandlaje criticizes Congress
Following recent incidents of acid attack and a bomb blast in Karnataka, Shobha Karandlaje, the Udupi Lok Sabha MP and BJP leader, strongly criticized the Siddaramaiah-led government for the declining law and order situation in the country. Expressing concern about the recent acid attack on female students at Kadaba Govt Junior College, […]
“BJP should not issue negative statements”: Karnataka Home Minister urges amid Rameshwaram cafe blast probe
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday strongly criticized the opposition over the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, stating that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should refrain from issuing negative statements as the government continues its investigation. “We are continuing our investigation. Eight teams have been formed, and all are working […]
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah visits Rameshwaram cafe blast victims in hospital
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday visited those injured in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast admitted to hospitals in Bengaluru and assured them that the government would cover their medical expenses. “Government will bear the treatment charges of all the patients. Around ten people are injured. Three are here in the Brookfield Hospital […]
Bengaluru cafe blast: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah assures action, urges opposition not to politicize
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday assured appropriate action in the blast incident that took place at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru, and asked the opposition BJP not to indulge in politics over this matter. Addressing reporters in Mysuru, Karnataka CM emphasized that a comprehensive investigation is already underway to determine […]
Bengaluru cafe blast: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to chair meeting with top police officials today
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called a meeting of senior police officers on Saturday afternoon in connection with the blast incident that took place at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru on Friday. At least 10 people were injured in the blast incident, and three of the injured persons are still in […]
Breather to Karnataka CM in 2022 protest case, SC issues notice, stays further proceedings
The Supreme Court on Monday gave an interim breather to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the 2022 protest case and put a stay on further proceedings and the High Court order rejecting his plea seeking quashing of proceedings and imposing a fine against him. A bench of justices, Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra, also issued notice […]
BJP MLAs hold protest at Vidhan Sabha over Karnataka budget for 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs held a protest at Vidhan Sabha over the Karnataka budget 2024. BJP MLAs had earlier walked out of the state Assembly during the budget presentation. The Karnataka Leader of the opposition and BJP leader R Ashok said, ” It is a bogus budget, government is in […]