NEW DELHI: The Joint Committee of Parliament that met on Monday to discuss the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, saw opposition MPs boycott the meeting, alleging that the panel did not function as per rules. The opposition MPs alleged Anwar Manippadi of making unnecessary charges against Karnataka government and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.Opposition MPs like Gaurav…
The Karnataka government has decided to establish a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged Covid scam that occurred during the previous BJP government‘s tenure, according to HK Patil, the state’s Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs. The decision was announced on Thursday following a Cabinet meeting.Patil informed reporters that the commission, led by…
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah BENGALURU: Karnataka govt is likely to establish a cabinet sub-committee to evaluate the controversial socio-economic and educational survey report, commonly referred to as the caste census report, after it is tabled at the cabinet meeting scheduled for Oct 18.This indication emerged during a meeting on Monday between chief minister Siddaramaiah and ministers…
NEW DELHI: The prime suspect in the horrific murder of a 29-year-old woman, whose dismembered body was found stuffed into a refrigerator, has been identified by the authorities, said Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda on Monday.“It is being investigated from all angles. The prime suspect has been identified, and efforts are underway to arrest him,”…
BENGALURU: Karnataka cabinet, led by CM Siddaramaiah, advised governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot on Thursday to act swiftly on the pending prosecution against Union minister for heavy industry and steel HD Kumaraswamy. It also advised the governor to approve prosecution against MLAs Shashikala Jolle, G Janardhan Reddy, and former minister Murugesh Nirani.“The Cabinet decided to advise…
The Karnataka government appears to be once again in the crosshairs after reportedly proposing an amendment to extend the workday for IT employees from 10 to 12-plus hours. This move comes on the heels of widespread criticism over the state’s job reservation bill.The proposed amendment to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act has sparked…
NEW DELHI: Hours after deleting social media post on 100 per cent reservation for Kannadiga amid massive row, Karnataka chief minister announced the cabinet decision once again on X. The missing part — mandatory recruitment of 100 per cent Kannadigas for ‘C and D’ grade posts in all private institutions. “The cabinet meeting held on…
NEW DELHI: The Karnataka government‘s announcement of hike in petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre and Rs 3.02 per litre respectively has garnered strong reactions from opposition leaders and residents. “Khata-Khat badh gayi mehengai (Inflation has increased exponentially)!” reacted Union minister of petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri.“After not fulfilling the…
NEW DELHI: Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing charges of sexually abusing women, is set to return to India from Germany. Prajwal, facing charges of sexually abusing several women, had said in a video statement earlier this week that he would return on May 31 and appear before a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing…
HASSAN: JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy claimed on Sunday that a prominent Congress minister is considering joining the BJP to evade legal troubles initiated by the Centre. Kumaraswamy, a former chief minister, disclosed that the minister, facing multiple cases, is currently in negotiations with BJP leaders and might bring along “50 to 60 MLAs” in…
