Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot earlier in the day sanctioned prosecution of the Karnataka CM in MUDA scam case, saying a neutral probe was necessary.
Row over a farmer being denied entry to Bengaluru's GT Mall has revived old debate over dress codes. Siddaramaiah, now Karnataka CM, was once denied entry to a club over his attire.
The statement by Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swami comes at a time when voices within Congress are increasingly calling for more deputy CMs to better represent state's communities.
SC quashed a PMLA case against Karnataka dy CM, relying on earlier order which said IPC's criminal conspiracy section does not constitute standalone offence & not adequate to invoke PMLA.
The case dates back to Aug 2017 when IT dept carried out raids in Delhi as part of its alleged tax evasion probe against Shivakumar. They had seized over Rs 8.59 crore.
RJD's Manoj Jha, Congress's Shivakumar to DMK's Annadurai hit out at NCERT & BJP. BJP's Tamil Nadu vice-president says NCERT chairman has given valid reasons for recommendation.
In statement released to media Monday, Congress government in Karnataka cited exclusive rights over ‘state-specific subject’. BJP says NEP shouldn’t be made a ‘political event’.
Promises include sum of Rs 2,000/month for women heads of households, free power & rice. Implementation likely to cause hike in state-controlled taxes in Karnataka.
Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar had locked horns over CM's post after Congress won the elections. Now supporters of both leaders are claiming higher representation from their camp in the cabinet.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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