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SC orders K'taka Govt to pause on scrapping 4% reservation for Muslims

The Karnataka government was ordered by the Supreme Court on Tuesday to pause its decision on removing the 4% Muslim quota until May 9.

Apr 25, 2023

K'taka Polls: Congress corners BJP in a game of political chess over Lingayats

High-decibel campaigning for the Karnataka Assembly polls is on with the ruling BJP and main opposition in the state Congress aiming to bag 150 seats in the 224-member Assembly and woo the Lingayat community which comprises 18 per cent of the state's population and is a kingmaker.

Apr 24, 2023

RSS, BJP carrying hatred politics to defeat me in Varuna constituency, alleges Siddaramaiah

BJP and RSS are carrying politics of hatred in Varuna constituency, alleged Siddaramaiah

Apr 22, 2023

Karnataka polls: Ayanur Manjunath to quit BJP and contest as Independent from Shivamogga

In yet another setback to Karnataka BJP, Ayanur Manjunath from Shivamogga district on Wednesday announced that he will resign as an MLC and also from primary membership of the party.

Apr 19, 2023

"Faced humiliation in BJP, will strengthen Congress now": Shettar, after joining Congress

Senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Monday said that despite being instrumental in the building and strengthening BJP in Karnataka he was humiliated, and hence he has joined the Congress.

Apr 17, 2023

Asked 56 questions, case 'fake', says Kejriwal after CBI questioning

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he was asked as many as 56 questions regarding the excise policy by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in its questioning on Sunday.

Apr 17, 2023

Why is PM Modi silent on Satya Pal Malik's revelations, asks Opposition

The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has demanded that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP should come clear on statements made by former J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik on various issues, including the Pulwama attacks

Apr 15, 2023

"Decision has pained me"; veteran Congress leader Kagodu Thimmappa's daughter joins BJP in K'taka

Veteran Congress leader Kagodu Thimmappa's daughter and KPCC General Secretary Rajanandini on Wednesday joined the BJP, just ahead of the Karnataka Assembly polls, scheduled on May 10.

Apr 12, 2023

BJP releases list of 189 candidates; Bommai in fray from Shiggaon [see full list here]

The BJP on Tuesday released its first list of candidates for the May 10 Karnataka Assembly elections, comprising 189 names.

Apr 11, 2023

'No tension' in releasing list of Karnataka candidates: Bommai

There is no tension regarding the list of BJP candidates for the coming Karnataka Assembly polls but there are expectations, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Friday.

Apr 7, 2023

Congress - BJP workers clash in K'taka, 4 FIRs filed, 18 detained, curfew imposed in Surapura constituency

To monitor the situation, three platoons of KSRP, one para military force company, two DySPs, 100 police constables, five Circle Police Inspectors, and PSIs have been deployed.

Apr 7, 2023

Karnataka polls: Congress releases 2nd list; Vinay Kulkarni, Baburao Chinchansur figure

The Congress on Thursday released the second list of 42 candidates for the May 10 Karnataka Assembly polls.

Apr 6, 2023

Telangana BJP chief sent to 14-day judicial custody in paper leak case

A court in Telangana's Warangal district on Wednesday sent state BJP chief and Karimnagar MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar to judicial custody for 14 days in Class 10th question paper leak case.

Apr 5, 2023

"Mughal History" removed from NCERT History Class 12 textbook, 'Challenges of Democracy' from 10th Civics

NCERT has removed in its 12th class History book the chapters on Mughal empire

Apr 3, 2023

BJP launches 'Congress files'; targets grand-old party over corruption [details]

The three minute video featured former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who led both the tenures of the UPA and former Congress presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

Apr 2, 2023

Karnataka polls: BJP leadership meet to decide on candidates, Congress finalises 2nd list

With around a month left for the May 10 Assembly polls, all the parties have expedited their process of finalising the tickets in Karnataka.

Apr 1, 2023

Om Birla could become third LS Speaker; to face no confidence motion [details]

With the Congress planning to bring a no confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday, he could become the third Speaker to face such a motion after G.V. Mavalankar and Balram Jakhar.

Mar 29, 2023

Karnataka elections 2023: BJP's candidates list to be announced in a week [here's why]

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Wednesday that the list of BJP candidates would be announced after a week.

Mar 29, 2023

Have cancelled govt events, will actively take part in election rallies: K'taka CM Bommai

K'taka CM Bommai said he has cancelled all government events and will actively take part in party's election rallies

Mar 29, 2023

Congress was ready for Karnataka polls 3 months ago: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Congress on Wednesday once again exuded confidence in winning the state Assembly elections saying it was prepared for the polls three months ago.

Mar 29, 2023