Politics

Bengaluru lockdown: BBMP Mayor asks for more time from Karnataka govt to tackle Covid crisis

BBMP Mayor Goutham Kumar has said that more time will be needed to fight Covid-19 in Bengaluru, he further said that a proposal has been made to the Karnataka CM in this regard.

Jul 17, 2020

Unable to find medical aid, man reaches Karnataka CM's house seeking help

A man made his way to Karnataka CM Yediyurappa's house after being turned away from the hospital in the hope of getting medical assistance.

Jul 17, 2020

Karnataka health minister Sriramulu must resign over 'only God can save us': AAP

Karnataka health minister B Sriramulu had issued a clarification to his controversial remark, saying he was misquoted. Now, AAP is demanding the minister resign.

Jul 16, 2020

'My words were misinterpreted': Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu clarifies controversial remark

Karnataka Health Minister said that only God could save us from COVID-19, which created a huge stir as a sign of the govenrment's defeat in the face of coronavirus. However, the minister has now clarified that his statements were minced.

Jul 16, 2020

Bengaluru: Nearly 8,000 sign up as civil police wardens to assist law-keepers

In Bengaluru since the need arose for volunteers to help the police department in the city and the Commissioner of Police Bhaskar Rao, IPS made an appeal on social media, nearly 8,000 signed up as civil police wardens in the city.

Jul 16, 2020

Brahmins to be issued caste and income certificates: Karnataka minister R Ashoka

The government in Karnataka will now be issuing caste and income certificates for Brahmins in the state, revenue minister R Ashoka announced.

Jul 16, 2020

Now, Karnataka's budget for Tirumala guesthouse is Rs 200 cr as financial crisis deepens

Karnataka is already facing a financial crisis due to the pandemic, with huge government expenditure on the fight against COVID-19.

Jul 16, 2020

Sarah Cooper pulls a flawless Trump; here's her being a Donald [Watch]

Donald Trump is often ridiculed for making unusual statements in the press, but this comedian's take on them is incredibly hilarious.

Jul 15, 2020

Maharashtra Congress suspends Sanjay Jha for 'anti-party' activities

Sanjay Jha, who was the Congress spokesperson and was known for his outspokenness, was sacked as the party spokesman in June for a newspaper article critical of the party.

Jul 15, 2020

Bengaluru lockdown: Make note of penalties, Section 188 imposed

The state government has imposed strict rules as part of the lockdown in Bengaluru beginning 14th July evening. Even as Bengalureans make note of the guidelines, the government has issued stern penalties for those who'll violate rules.

Jul 15, 2020

BTP MLA Rajkumar Raut alleges police brutality, says held hostage for opposing Gehlot

BTP MLA Rajkumar Raut alleged that his car keys were taken away by the police when he was going to his area and police has been misbehaving with him.

Jul 14, 2020

Priya Dutt tweets support for Sachin Pilot, Scindia: Will she be the next

The daughter of actor-turned-politician Sunil Dutt, Priya Dutt took to Twitter today to express her disappointment on 'Sachin Pilot and Jyotiraditya Scindia's departure' from Congress party.

Jul 14, 2020

China denies burials, in-person funerals for soldiers killed in Galwan Valley clashes: Report

The families of soldiers who died in the Galwan clash have reportedly been told by the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs that they must forgo traditional burial ceremonies and cremate the soldiers' remains.

Jul 14, 2020

Union Ministers Hardeep Puri to Smriti Irani: Govt 'factchecks' Priyanka, backs story

The onslaught was started by Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri, who took Priyanka Gandhi head on stating that facts suggest otherwise to her claim.

Jul 14, 2020

Karnataka High Court summons BBMP commissioner over non-delivery of food kits in containment zones

The Karnataka High Court has summoned the BBMP commissioner and the ACS of the State Urban Development Department to court via video conferencing on Tuesday following the failure to deliver food kits in containment zones across Bengaluru.

Jul 14, 2020