karnataka high court

Waqf row: K'taka HC quashes FIR proceedings against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday quashed an FIR against BJP National Yuva Morcha President and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, filed by the Haveri police over a social media post concerning the suicide of a farmer in Haveri allegedly after taking over of his property by the Waqf board. Dec 12, 2024
Chaos in Parliament over Congress-George Soros link claims, BJP MP poses questions

Chaos in Parliament over Congress-George Soros link claims, BJP MP poses questions

Chaos prevailed in both houses of Parliament on Thursday as the BJP stepped up its attack at the Congress party, accusing it of having links with US billionaire George Soros. The treasury and opposition benches are already engaged in bitter face-off over moving the no-trust motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Dec 12, 2024
Siddaramaiah govt defends police action on Panchamasali Lingayat protesters

Siddaramaiah govt defends police action on Panchamasali Lingayat protesters

The Karnataka Congress government, on Thursday, defended the police action against the protesters demanding reservation under 2A Category for the Panchamasali Lingayats even as the community members staged protests across the state demanding suspension of senior cops for alleged highhandedness. Dec 12, 2024
JPC Chairman supports Assam govt's 'No NRC, No Aadhaar,' rule

JPC Chairman supports Assam govt's new rule 'No NRC, No Aadhaar'

As Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state will enforce a new rule regarding Aadhaar card applications, the decision was hailed by Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) Chairman, Jagdambika Pal, who expressed full support for the Assam government's move. Dec 12, 2024
Indian Americans urge UN to recognise plight of Hindus in Bangladesh as 'ongoing genocide

Indian Americans urge UN to recognise plight of Hindus in Bangladesh as 'ongoing genocide'

Urging governments, global organisations, private companies and individuals to stand with the Hindus of Bangladesh, a diverse coalition of American NGOs, scholars, religious leaders, human rights advocates, and civil rights leaders have jointly called for an immediate intervention to stop the "ongoing genocide" of religious minorities in the country under the "military-Islamist" interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. Dec 12, 2024