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Karnataka Government, University of Liverpool ink MoU for enhanced collaboration

Bengaluru, February 8: The Government of Karnataka and the University of Liverpool signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster greater cooperation in education and research.

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 CM Siddaramaiah unveils logo of 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival

Bengaluru, February 7: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah unveiled the logo of the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival at Cauvery Residence.

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.

Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah begins department-wise pre-budget meetings

Bengaluru, Feb 6: Department-wise pre-budget meetings began at the Karnataka Chief Minister's official residence under the chairmanship of Siddaramaiah on Thursday.

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 to receive 10 pc more tax allocation than last year: Union Minister

Bengaluru, Feb 4: The Union government has allocated 10 per cent more tax funds to Karnataka compared to last year, Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi announced.

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".

Microfinance firms using rowdies to threaten people, their activities will be curbed: K'taka Dy CM

Bengaluru, Feb 3: The Congress government in Karnataka stated on Monday that microfinance companies are using rowdies to harass and threaten people, and their activities will be curbed.

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."

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah undergoes medical examination

Bengaluru, February 2: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently underwent a medical examination at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru on Sunday due to pain in his knee, said the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

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.

Didn't meet Karnataka's demands, were handed empty vessel: CM Siddaramaiah slams Budget 2025

Bengaluru, February 1: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah slammed the Union Budget 2025 presented on Saturday and said it was very disappointing, without any vision and did not meet the demands of Karnataka.

'Karnataka received nothing': CM Siddaramaiah slams Union Budget 2025

Mysuru, Feb 1: Criticising the Union Budget 2025, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dubbed it as a disappointing one, detrimental to the state's welfare.

Centre ignored Karnataka in Union Budget: Minister Boseraju

Bengaluru, Feb 1: Karnataka Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology Minister N. S. Boseraju said on Saturday that the Union Government has once again demonstrated a "step-motherly" attitude towards the state, disregarding its legitimate expectations and pressing concerns.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah submits demands to Finance Minister ahead of Budget, calls for fair approach from Centre

Bengaluru, January 31: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has submitted Karnataka's list of demands to the Union Government ahead of the Budget presentation for the financial year 2025-26 tomorrow.

Bengaluru International Film Festival invitation extended to Karnataka Governor

Bengaluru, January 31: Karnataka Film Academy President Sadhu Kokila and Senior IPS Officer Hemant M. Nimbalkar, Commissioner of Information and Public Relations, on Friday, met the Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot, at Raj Bhavan, and invited him to the closing ceremony of the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes).

India a pluralistic democracy, cannot become a one-religion nation, says Siddaramaiah

Kodagu, (Karnataka) Jan 31: Noting many people call India a one-religion nation, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday stressed that India is a secular, democratic, and pluralistic country, and cannot be transformed into a sovereign nation of a single religion.

States should not be treated merely as revenue-generating units: CM Siddaramaiah on Union Budget

Bengaluru, Jan 31: While placing key demands in the Union Budget for 2025-26, the Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that states should not be treated merely as revenue-generating units; instead, the central government must respond to their financial difficulties with empathy.

Don't end lives; file plaints as govt is with you: K'taka CM assures people of action against microfinance firms

Mysuru (Karnataka), Jan 31: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday assured people of action against microfinance companies and urged them to file complaints against the firms if their representatives harass them.

Centre denying Karnataka its rightful share: CM Siddaramaiah on expectations from Union Budget

Mysuru (Karnataka), Jan 31: Reacting to questions about his expectations from the Union Budget, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday accused the Centre of denying the state its rightful share and of not allocating the funds announced for Karnataka.

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.

K'taka govt to implement stronger law against microfinance menace

Bengaluru, Jan 30: Karnataka government on Thursday conveyed the second high-level meeting on issues faced by the public due to the highhandedness of microfinance institutions.

Everyone must make sincere efforts to build Gandhi's India: Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru, Jan 30: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appealed on Thursday that everyone must make sincere efforts to build Gandhi's India.

Bodies of Belagavi devotees who died in Maha Kumbh stampede arrive in Delhi, to reach Belagavi this evening

Belagavi, January 30: The bodies of four devotees from Karnataka's Belagavi, who lost their lives in the stampede at the Maha Kumbh, arrived at Delhi Airport around 12 PM on Thursday, according to Belagavi District Commissioner Mohammad Roshan.

Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah announces support after four deaths at Maha Kumbh

Bengaluru, January 30: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed the deaths of four people from the state at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and assured that immediate steps have been taken.

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.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls for enhanced efficiency in revenue services

Bengaluru, January 30: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged the state's Revenue Department to build on its progress and further enhance efficiency, ensuring faster and more citizen-friendly services. He commended the department's advancements in digitisation and public service delivery while emphasising the need for continuous improvement to make services more seamless and accessible.

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.

Strict action against SP, DC if Devadasi practice found: Karnataka CM

Bengaluru, Jan 28: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued a stern warning on Tuesday, stating that if the illegal Devadasi practice is discovered anywhere in the state, strict action will be taken against the concerned Superintendent of Police (SP) and Deputy Commissioner (DC).

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to withdraw all cases against pro-Kannada activists

Bengaluru, January 28: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that all cases filed against pro-Kannada activists during the struggle for the language will be withdrawn. Siddaramaiah further accused the previous BJP government in the state of 'deliberately' neglecting the Golden Jubilee celebration for Karnataka's formation.

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 CM appeals to PM Modi to extend Central aid for state's Upper Bhadra Project

Bengaluru, Jan 25: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend Central assistance of Rs 5,300 crore for the Upper Bhadra Project of the state at the earliest.

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.

Microfinance menace: K'taka CM says govt committed to protecting interest of borrowers