Karnataka government

Congress’ Praveen Chakravarty backtracks over criticism of Karnataka government hiring BCG, issues apology for “private opinion”

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Congress’ Praveen Chakravarty backtracks over criticism of Karnataka government hiring BCG, issues apology for “private opinion”

AICC leader Praveen Chakravarty on Friday apologised for his post on social media platform X, criticising Karnataka Congress government’s decision to hire the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to help with suggestions to boost state revenue. Chakravarty, chairman of Professionals’ Congress & Data Analytics, had faced backlash from his party after his dig at the government … Read more

Petrol, Diesel Price Hike: CM Siddaramaiah Defends, Says Karnataka’s Fuel Cheaper Than Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP

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Petrol, Diesel Price Hike: CM Siddaramaiah Defends, Says Karnataka’s Fuel Cheaper Than Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP

Even as the Karnataka government has hiked petrol and diesel prices by increasing value-added tax (VAT) on the fuel, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday justified the recent VAT hike on petrol and diesel, saying Karnataka’s fuel rates are still lower than those in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. “In Maharashtra, the VAT on petrol is … Read more

prajwal revanna sex scandal: Woman kidnap case: SIT searching for Bhavani Revanna

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prajwal revanna sex scandal: Woman kidnap case: SIT searching for Bhavani Revanna

The Special Investigation Team carried out searches at various locations in the last 24 hours looking for Bhavani Revanna, mother of suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, in connection with a woman kidnap case as she was not present at her residence at Holenarasipura in Hassan district, sources said on Sunday. The SIT had issued a … Read more

prajwal revanna arrest: Prajwal Revanna lands at Bengaluru airport; taken into custody by SIT

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prajwal revanna arrest: Prajwal Revanna lands at Bengaluru airport; taken into custody by SIT

Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, accused of sexual harassment, returned to India from Munich on Thursday at around midnight. His flight landed at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. He has been taken into custody by the SIT authorities. The suspended JD(S) leader, in a self-made video, released on May 27, had said that he will appear … Read more

Karnataka govt to pay Rs 80 lakh hotel bill of PM Modi’s stay in Mysuru: Minister

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Karnataka govt to pay Rs 80 lakh hotel bill of PM Modi’s stay in Mysuru: Minister

Bengaluru: Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre on Monday said the state government will pay the hospitality bill of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had come to Mysuru in April last year to commemorate 50 years of Project Tiger, which runs up to Rs 80 lakh. In a statement, the minister’s office said it is a … Read more

Got Request To Impound Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna’s Passport On May 21, Says Jaishankar

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Got Request To Impound Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna’s Passport On May 21, Says Jaishankar

Last Updated: May 24, 2024, 16:57 IST Several lookout notices have been issued by SIT against Prajwal Revanna, 33, who failed to appear for questioning in a sexual harassment case. (PTI Photo) Jaishankar confirms receipt of a request to impound the passport of Janata Dal Secular MP Prajwal Revanna, who fled to Germany amid sexual … Read more

MEA processing Karnataka request on Prajwal Revanna

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MEA processing Karnataka request on Prajwal Revanna

NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: The external affairs ministry has received a request from the Karnataka government to cancel the diplomatic passport of Janata Dal (Secular) MP and alleged sex offender Prajwal Revanna, and the matter is being “processed”, said people familiar with the matter. “The ministry has received a letter from the Karnataka government for cancellation of … Read more

MEA Processing Karnataka Govt’s Request To Cancel Prajwal Revanna’s Diplomatic Passport: Sources

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MEA Processing Karnataka Govt’s Request To Cancel Prajwal Revanna’s Diplomatic Passport: Sources

The JD(S) leadership has suspended Prajwal from the party. (File Photo: X@iPrajwalRevanna) Karnataka government requests cancellation of MP Prajwal Revanna’s diplomatic passport over sexual abuse charges. MEA processing request The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is processing a letter from the Karnataka government for the cancellation of the diplomatic passport of MP Prajwal Revanna, who … Read more

JD(S) Leader Revanna Granted Conditional Bail In Kidnapping Case Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations

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MEA Processing Karnataka Govt’s Request To Cancel Prajwal Revanna’s Diplomatic Passport: Sources

Last Updated: May 13, 2024, 18:58 IST The JD(S) leadership has suspended Prajwal from the party. (File Photo: X@iPrajwalRevanna) The Karnataka JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna receives conditional bail amid sexual abuse allegations. Congress demands PM Modi’s intervention Karnataka’s JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna, who reportedly fled the country after sexual abuse allegations surfaced against him, on … Read more

Third Eye: ED impacts BJP MP’s family, On a different platform, Love in the air

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Third Eye: ED impacts BJP MP’s family, On a different platform, Love in the air

ED impacts BJP MP’s familyED raids in Jharkhand had an unexpected impact on a BJP MP in Ranchi. The MP had put in a request for railway reservation for his family under government quota. When the chart was prepared, he was surprised to find that his request had not been accommodated as the entire central … Read more