Karnataka

Society should understand God is same for all: K'taka Minister on entry of Dalits in temples

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has stated that Dalits are not allowed inside temples at many places across the state.

Nov 11, 2024

SC dismisses Prajwal Revanna's bail plea in sex scandal case

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a bail petition filed by Karnataka's sensational sex video case prime accused and former MP Prajwal Revanna, who is the grandson of former PM H.D. Deve Gowda.

Nov 11, 2024

'Depraved Act': Karnataka youth booked for attempting to 'rape' stray dog!

An FIR has been filed against a youth in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district for allegedly attempting to "rape" a stray dog, police said on Monday.

Nov 11, 2024

Karnataka halts property mutation to Waqf board

Under attack from the opposition for allegedly changing land records and giving ownership of farmers' lands and other properties to the Waqf board, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has given orders to halt the land mutation process.

Nov 10, 2024

K'taka govt ensuring welfare of Waqf: Surya after FIR against him over social media post

Reacting strongly to the FIR against him over his recent post quoting media reports regarding the suicide of a farmer eight years ago over a notice by the Waqf, BJP National Youth President and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya stated that the Karnataka government was ensuring the welfare of the Board and not the growers.

Nov 8, 2024

No farmer will be evicted: Shivakumar on Waqf row

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar assured on Thursday that no farmer will be evicted, asserting that the Waqf controversy is a creation of the BJP for political gains.

Nov 7, 2024

Centre completes auction of 8 critical mineral blocks in big step to bolster self-reliance

India's Ministry of Mines successfully auctions 8 critical mineral blocks, securing vital resources for electronics, EVs, defense, and renewable energy.

Nov 7, 2024

How farmers' land was converted to Waqf without K'taka govt's involvement: Jagdambika Pal

Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Jagdambika Pal, on Thursday asked how the land belonging to farmers, mutts and temples were converted into Waqf property without Karnataka government's involvement.

Nov 7, 2024

MUDA case: No black mark on me until court decides, says K'taka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Wednesday that until the court decides the matter in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, there is no black mark on him or the dignity of the chair.

Nov 6, 2024

MUDA case: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah questioned by Lokayukta police for two hours

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was questioned by the Lokayukta police for about two hours in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case on Wednesday.

Nov 6, 2024

MUDA Case: BJP leaders stage protest seeking Siddaramaiah's resignation, detained

The Karnataka BJP staged a protest on Wednesday demanding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation, saying that the dignity of the CM's office was being diminished as he was facing Lokayukta probe in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.

Nov 6, 2024

MUDA case: CM Siddaramaiah appears before Lokayukta for questioning

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appeared before the Mysuru Lokayukta Superintendent T.J. Udesh on Wednesday morning in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.

Nov 6, 2024

JPC chairman to interact with farmers in K'taka on Nov 7

The Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) Jagadambika Pal on Waqf will visit Karnataka on November 7 to interact with farmers.

Nov 5, 2024

Kumaraswamy calls FIR against him ridiculous, malicious

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy expressed outrage on Tuesday, calling the FIR filed against him based on a complaint by a senior IPS officer, Lokayukta SIT chief, M. Chandrashekar as "ridiculous and malicious."

Nov 5, 2024

K'taka Police registers FIR against Kumaraswamy, son on SIT Lokayukta's complaint

Karnataka Police registered an FIR against Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Tuesday as per the directions of a court.

Nov 5, 2024

Waqf row: Notices were not withdrawn out of fear of BJP, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday maintained that the state government's decision a few days ago to withdraw notices issued to farmers by the Waqf Board, claiming ownership of their lands, was not taken out of fear of the BJP organising statewide protests.

Nov 4, 2024

White-collar hiring in India up 10 pc in October, freshers' jobs up 6 pc

The white-collar hiring activity in India saw robust growth in October with a significant 10 per cent increase (year-on-year), with sectors like oil and gas, pharma/biotech, FMCG and IT emerging as primary drivers of this positive trend, according to a report on Monday.

Nov 4, 2024

Congress will be swept away in Karnataka by-elections: Former CM Basavaraj Bommai

Former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that the upcoming by-elections in the state will give a big blow to the ruling Congress party and it will be swept away in all three assembly seats, because of its double standards on issues of farmers.

Nov 4, 2024

Karnataka Celebrates 69th Kannada Rajyotsava Amidst Grandeur

Karnataka celebrated its 69th Kannada Rajyotsava, marking the formation of the state in 1956. The Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hoisted the flag at a public function, reflecting local culture and heritage.

Nov 1, 2024

President Murmu, PM Modi extend warm wishes on State Foundation Day to multiple states, UTs

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended their heartfelt greetings to the people of several States and Union Territories, including Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu on State Foundation Day.

Nov 1, 2024