Karnataka

First Cabinet Meeting, First Priority: New K'taka cabinet gives approval to implement 5 guarantees

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that the first cabinet meeting has given approval in principle to implement the five guarantee schemes promised in the Congress party's election manifesto.

May 20, 2023

K'taka Cabinet: Congress gives lion's share to oppressed classes, ushers in new social engineering

After denying them a Dalit Deputy Chief Minister, the Congress has given the oppressed community a lion's share in the Karnataka state Cabinet in the first list.

May 20, 2023

'We will work together as a family', says Siddaramaiah, K'taka CM-designate

Chief Minister designate of Karnataka Siddaramaiah said Thursday that they will remain united to protect the interests of the people.

May 18, 2023

Congress committed to usher progress, implement 5 guarantees in Karnataka: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said the party is committed to usher in progress for Karnataka and will implement the five guarantees promised to the 6.5 crore people of the state.

May 18, 2023

Congress MLA Sarath Bachegowda slams MTB; rubbishes BJP worker's murder allegations [details]

In response to the Hoskote BJP worker Krishnappa's murder case, Congress MLA Sarath Bachegowda has spoken out. In a media interview, he said that "the people are spreading the rumours that Congress workers had killed a BJP worker.

May 16, 2023

"I'll show my strength"; former BJP MLA from K'taka district threatens "one community" after defeat [details]

Following his defeat in the Karnataka Assembly elections, the former BJP MLA of the Hassan City Assembly seat has issued what appears as a subliminal warning towards one specific community.

May 16, 2023

DKS cancels Delhi trip amid Karnataka CM race; cites health issue [details]

Due to the repeated meetings in Delhi, where former CM Siddaramaiah also attended, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chairman DK Shivakumar postponed his trip to Delhi at the last minute on Monday.

May 15, 2023

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar likely to share CM term

After the sweeping mandate in Karnataka Assembly elections, Congress is busy finalising the Chief Minister following open claims from senior leaders Siddaramaiah and D.K.Shivakumar.

May 15, 2023

Siddaramaiah or DK Shivakumar? Ball in Congress high command's court, swearing-in on May 18

The swearing-in for the chief minister will be held on May 18 and all like-minded parties will be invited, sources said

May 15, 2023

Ahead of crucial CLP meeting in Karnataka; Kharge heads to Delhi [details]

A day after delivering a massive victory in Karnataka where the Congress won 135 out of 224 seats, party president Mallikarjun Kharge will be skipping the crucial CLP meeting as he is all set to arrive in the national capital.

May 14, 2023

Karnataka Election Results: Congress on a winning streak, leading in 119 seats out of 224

Karnataka Election Results: Congress on a winning streak, leading in 119 seats

May 13, 2023

Karnataka: Yediyurappa holds meeting with Bommai, others ahead of poll results

BJP Central Parliamentary Board Member B.S. Yediyurappa on Friday held an important meeting with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and others at his residence here ahead of poll results in Karnataka.

May 12, 2023

Heavy rain continues to lash K'taka, lightning claims four lives

Heavy rain, lightning and thunderstorms claimed four lives in Karnataka during the last 24 hours.

May 12, 2023

Karnataka Assembly Elections: Congress confident of majority, BJP rejects exit polls

The electoral wind is clearly blowing in favour of the Indian National Congress, and the BJP Karnataka is sticking to its pledge of obtaining a landslide victory.

May 12, 2023

"It's 700%, not 40%": B'luru man alleges exorbitant corruption in K'taka; pens personal experience

The Bengaluru man in distress said that the local engineers were asking Rs 35,000 in bribes for work for which the contractor gets Rs 5,000. There's more to the story.

May 10, 2023

Voting for Karnataka Assembly election begins

Voting for the high-stakes Karnataka Assembly elections began at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, where the major political parties in contention are the BJP, Congress and Janata Dal (Secular).

May 10, 2023

K'taka polls: Kejriwal's absence disappoints AAP cadres as poll campaign ends

The absence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Karnataka in the run-up to the May 10 Assembly elections has disappointed the party cadres

May 9, 2023

K'taka polls: BJP holds 9,125 rallies, 1,377 roadshows, Congress holds 173 and 55 respectively

The BJP, which is trying to create a history by retaining power in Karnataka beating anti-incumbency factor, has made an all-out effort in its election campaigning.

May 9, 2023

1.56 lakh police personnel to be deputed on election duty in K'taka

The Karnataka State Election Commission has made eloborate arrangements for the May 10 Assembly elections in the state. To ensure no untoward incidents take place, the commission is deputing 1.56 lakh police personnel across the state.

May 9, 2023

Bihar Congress chief files FIR against K'taka BJP leader Manikant Rathore over audio clip on 'threat' to Kharge

The Congress in Bihar led by its state unit chief Akhilesh Prasad Singh has lodged an FIR against Karnataka BJP leader Manikant Rathore at the Patliputra police station over a purported audio clip wherein Rathore could be heard threatening Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with dire consequences.

May 8, 2023