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Karnataka CM orders action against those behind Udayagiri police station attack
Bengaluru, February 14: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed the police to take strict action against those responsible for instigating violence after a mob allegedly attacked the Udayagiri police station in Mysuru earlier this week, a government release said.
All eyes on K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar's next moves amid CM Siddaramaiah's ambitions to lead party in Assembly polls
Bengaluru, Feb 13: Fingers are crossed in the ruling Congress in Karnataka following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s announcement that he is willing to complete his term and lead the party in the next Assembly elections.
High Court order on MUDA case boost for Siddaramaiah ahead of Budget session
Bengaluru, Feb 7: The Karnataka High Court's decision on Friday to reject the petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam is a significant boost for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is named as accused number one in the case, ahead of the Budget session.
Karnataka Governor rejects ordinance aimed to tackle microfinance menace
Bengaluru, Feb 7: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has rejected the ordinance promulgated by the Congress-led government to tackle the Microfinancing Institutions' (MFIs) menace.
Karnataka HC quashes plea seeking CBI probe against CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA case
Bengaluru, Feb 7: In a major relief for Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Dharwad Bench of the Karnataka High Court, led by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, on Friday quashed a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.
I do not believe in factionalism: Ex-CM Bommai tells K'taka BJP leaders
Bengaluru, Feb 6: Commenting on some senior leaders plotting against Karnataka BJP President, B.Y. Vijayendra, former Chief Minister and BJP MP, Basavaraj Bommai, has dubbed the development as unfortunate.
Attending Maha Kumbh personal belief, BJP politicising religion, faith, and rituals, says Shivakumar
Bengaluru, Feb 5: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday hit back at the BJP over its criticism of his proposed visit to the Maha Kumbh, accusing it of using religion, rituals, and faith for its political motives, while highlighting faith, rituals, and beliefs related to any religion are personal matters of individuals.
Karnataka contractors take holy dip at Sangam, pray for clearance of pending bills
Bengaluru, Feb 5: A group of contractors from Karnataka took a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, praying for the early clearance of pending bills by the Congress-led state government.
CM Siddaramaiah will step down by November 15 or 16: Karnataka LoP R Ashoka
Hassan, February 4: Karnataka Leader of Opposition R Ashoka claimed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would step down by November 15 or 16 and infighting was going on between Chief Minister and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.
K'taka received more than allocated funds from Centre; no substance in criticism on Union Budget: BJP
Bengaluru, Feb 3: Reacting to the criticism by the Congress leadership over the Union Budget 2025-26 and the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Karnataka BJP said on Monday that the state has received more than the allocated funds from the Central government, adding that "there is no substance in criticism on Union Budget".
Won't last until 2028: Union Minister Kumaraswamy predicts Congress' future in Karnataka
Karnataka, February 3: Union Minister of Heavy Industries and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has made a bold prediction, stating that the Congress-led government in Karnataka "won't last until 2028."
BR Patil resigns as Karnataka CM's political advisor for 'several' reasons
Kalaburagi, February 2: Congress MLA BR Patil has resigned from his position as Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's political advisor.
Priyank Kharge slams Centre's 'Modinomics', says Union Budget unlikely to bring relief
New Delhi, February 1: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has expressed disappointment with the Central government's economic policies, terming them as 'Modinomics'.
K'taka govt decides to utilise Palace Grounds land owned by Mysuru royals
Bengaluru, Jan 30: Karnataka cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has decided to utilise and control the land attached to the Bengaluru Palace Grounds located in the heart of Bengaluru city.
He is the world's asset: Karnataka DY CM DK Shivakumar pays floral tribute to Gandhi
Bengaluru, January 30: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary on Thursday.
Tussle between Shivakumar, Jarkiholi set to escalate over K'taka Dy CM's growing influence in minister's stronghold
Bengaluru, Jan 29: The tussle between Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi is set to escalate over the state Congress President's growing influence in the minister's stronghold.
Will stand by CM Siddaramaiah in any situation, says Karnataka Minister
Bengaluru, Jan 29: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday that he would stand by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in any situation emerging out of the High Court's reserved judgment on the matter of handing over the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
MUDA scam: I am confident of getting justice, case against me is 'politically motivated', says K'taka CM
Bengaluru, Jan 28: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday that he is confident of getting justice by the judiciary in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.
Siddaramaiah govt directs police to file charge sheet within 60 days in cases of atrocities
Bengaluru, Jan 28: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday directed the police to file charge sheet within 60 days in cases of atrocities.
Siddaramaiah visits Kannada actor Shivarajkumar, inquires about his health
Bengaluru, Jan 27: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited renowned actor Shivarajkumar, the son of Kannada film legend Dr Rajkumar, in Nagawara in Bengaluru on Monday to inquire about his health.
K'taka: Decision to promulgate ordinance to take Mysuru royal family's property not out of enmity, says Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Jan 25: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified on Saturday that the government's decision to promulgate an ordinance to take over the prime property of Bengaluru Palace Grounds, owned by the Mysuru royal family, is not driven by enmity.
Karnataka BJP urges Guv to review university curricula, act on 'intellectual terrorism'
Bengaluru, Jan 24: Karnataka BJP has urged Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot to initiate a review of the complete curricula of all universities in the state and seek a detailed report on the matter.
K'taka govt giving free hand to microfinance companies: Kumaraswamy
Mysuru (Karnataka), Jan 24: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy lashed out at the Karnataka government, saying, “On one hand, the government claims to empower women by giving them Rs 2,000 under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme.
Decision to stay away from Davos summit deliberate: Karnataka Minister
Bengaluru, Jan 24: After facing criticism over Karnataka's non-participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Siddaramaiah government has said the decision to stay away from the event was deliberate.
'Will do my duty, party will decide': Shivakumar on Jain Seer's blessings for CM post
Hubballi, Jan 21: Reacting to the blessings of Gunadhar Nandi Maharaj, who expressed his wish for Shivakumar to become the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that he will do his duty and the rest will be decided by the party.
Why they using now Gandhi's name now, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy slams Karnataka Congress
New Delhi January 21: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy claimed that the Congress did not "remember" Mahatma Gandhi in the last 75 years and questioned why the party was now using Gandhi's name in Karnataka.
We believe in Mahatma Gandhi's Hindutva: CM Siddaramaiah
Belagavi: , Jan 21 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the Congress party believes in Mahatma Gandhi's Hindutva who was a true Ram devotee.
Before making such allegations, he should explain that: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah asks LoP R Ashok
Bengaluru, January 20: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanded on Monday that Karnataka Assembly Leader of Opposition R Ashok should come up with an explanation before making allegations of corruption against the state government.
Fanatical forces challenging Hindus by attacking cows, says Karnataka BJP; warns of statewide protest
Bengaluru, Jan 20: Karnataka BJP on Monday claimed that incidents of attacks on cows by fanatical forces were being planned to provoke and hurt Hindu sentiments in the state.
Steadfastly fighting against K'taka govt: Vijayendra confident of retaining position
Bengaluru, Jan 18: Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra has said that he has been continuously fighting this government over various issues and expressed confidence that he will continue as the party's state president.
K'taka govt yet to utilise funds allocated by Centre: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Bengaluru, Jan 18: Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Saturday that the Karnataka government has not utilised the funds allocated by the Central government.
ED findings major victory in fight against MUDA scam, says K'taka BJP; seeks CM's resignation
Bengaluru, Jan 18: Following the Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation proving the illegal allotments by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), the Karnataka BJP has claimed that it is a major victory in its fight against the scam.
Not considering sub-sects will be injustice to Lingayat community: K'taka Minister on caste census row
Bengaluru, Jan 16: Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister M. B. Patil, a close associate of Chief Minsiter Siddaramaiah, raised eyebrows when he said on Thursday that if subsects are not considered as part of the Lingayat community in the caste census report, it will be a great injustice.
Karnataka Minister Zameer Khan gifts three cows to family whose animals udders were mutilated in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, January 15: Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan on Wednesday presented three cows to a family in Bengaluru's Chamarajpet area, whose cow had its udder mutilated by miscreants.
I am a Dalit, why can't I become CM: Karnataka Minister Timmapur
Hubballi (Karnataka), Jan 14: As the infighting within the Congress party continues, on Tuesday Karnataka Excise Minister R.B. Timmapur staked his claim to the post of the Chief Minister saying that he is a Dalit and why can't he become the CM.
Karnataka Minister Hebbalkar meets with accident, sustains minor injuries
Belagavi, January 14: Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar on Tuesday morning met with an accident after her car hit a tree in Belagavi district of the state, Mrunal Hebbalkar, son of the minister said on Tuesday. She and Congress MLC Channaraj Hattiholi Basavaraj escaped a major accident while sustaining minor injuries.
Rule can be relaxed...: Randeep Surjewala on Congress 'One Person, One Post' rule
Bengaluru, January 13: Amid speculations of leadership change in the Karnataka Congress, the third party meeting was held on Monday under the chairmanship of state in-charge and party MP Randeep Singh Surjewala.
Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar power tussle likely to overshadow CLP meet
Bengaluru, Jan 13: The infighting in the ruling Congress in Karnataka is likely to escalate as the camps of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM and state chief D.K. Shivakumar are most likely to take a confrontational position over power-sharing in the CLP meeting scheduled for Monday evening.
Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar asks Vokkaliga Sangha officials to postpone meet on caste census
Bengaluru, January 12: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said he has asked the Vokkaliga Sangha officials to postpone the meeting on caste census.
It is impossible to finish Kumaraswamy, says HD Deve Gowda
Bengaluru, January 12: Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Sunday slammed the Congress for attempting to weaken Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and the JD(S), asserting that "their dream will never come true."