Karnataka CM defends Muslim quota, hits out at Modi

In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent claim that the Congress party intends to transfer reservation quotas from backward classes and Dalits to Muslims, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah expressed strong opposition, calling it a “blatant lie” and a display of ignorance. The CM emphasised that such unfounded allegations not only reflect ignorance but also … Read more

BJP slams Congress over controversial ‘mug’ ad

Bengaluru: The political heat in Karnataka has risen sharply as the BJP hit back at the Congress over its recent advertisement highlighting the Modi government’s purported contributions to the state. The Congress ad, featuring a steel mug, has become the focal point of the latest political skirmish between the two parties. In the Congress advertisement, … Read more

Yathindra Siddaramaiah: BJP approaches EC after Yathindra Siddaramaiah targets party with “frivolous” statement

The state unit of BJP on Monday sought stringent action against former MLA and Karnataka Chief Minister’s son Yathindra Siddaramaiah for his alleged inflammatory statement and urged to restrain him from making public speeches. In a letter to the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer, the BJP stated that Yathindra has made an “unverified, false and frivolous” … Read more

BJP Expels KS Eshwarappa From Party For 6 Years, Cites His Rebel Candidature From Shivamogga As Reason

BJP leader KS Eshwarappa. (Image: PTI/File) The former deputy chief minister decided to contest the Lok Sabha elections as an Independent after the BJP denied him a ticket The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday expelled KS Eshwarappa from the party for six years for rebelling against it by contesting as an Independent from the Shivamogga … Read more

Drought Relief: Siddaramaiah hails positive news from SC, calls it Karnataka’s win in round one of fight

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday hailed the development in the Supreme Court as a win for Karnataka in round one in its fight against the Centre to get a fair share of drought relief to the affected farmers of the state. “This is a milestone and a success in our long fight to secure justice … Read more

‘Gave Names Of 8 People, But…’: Hubballi Congress Councillor Slams Karnataka Govt Amid Daughter’s Murder Probe

Last Updated: April 21, 2024, 23:46 IST Karnataka CM Siddaramiah (R) had rejected angle of ‘love jihad’ surrounding murder of Congress Councillor (L) Niranjan Hiremath’s daughter Neha (C). Congress Councillor criticises state govt for failing to apprehend his daughter’s killers. BJP Chief supports CBI probe demand in Hubballi murder case In a scathing rebuke of … Read more

Siddaramaiah Hits Back at PM Modi Over ‘Tech City into Tanker City’ Remark

Last Updated: April 21, 2024, 22:28 IST Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. (File Image: PTI) In a statement, the CM underlined that the BJP government allegedly collected ‘40 per cent commission’ from contractors for executing projects Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his ‘tech city to tanker city’ remark and blamed … Read more

Rising arecanut prices bring relief to growers

Bengaluru: As temperatures soar in Davanagere district, the arecanut heartland, there’s a silver lining for farmers as the price of arecanut has surged past Rs 50,000 per quintal. This unexpected rise in prices has brought smiles to the faces of growers who had been grappling with various challenges, including dwindling groundwater levels and pre-monsoon water … Read more

Congress is ‘Sultan of Tukde, Tukde Gang’: PM Modi at Karnataka Poll Rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called the Congress ”the sultan of tukde tukde gang”, as he accused the opposition party of having the dangerous intention to ”divide, break and weaken” the country. Attacking the ruling Congress in Karnataka, he said: ”Because of loot, the government’s coffers are empty, developmental and welfare schemes are being … Read more

NDA Won’t Get Enough Seats to Form Government at Centre: K’taka CM Siddaramaiah

Published By: Pragati Pal Last Updated: April 12, 2024, 22:21 IST Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. (File Image: PTI) Speaking about the Lok Sabha election prospects of the Congress in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed confidence that his party would win 15-20 seats in Karnataka Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that while the … Read more