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TopicKarnataka assembly

Topic: Karnataka assembly

Savarkar portrait sparks fresh BJP-Congress row as Karnataka assembly meets in Belagavi

Speaker unveils portrait of Hindutva ideologue along with those of Basavanna, Vivekananda, Gandhi, Netaji, Ambedkar & Sardar Patel. Congress MLAs walk out of House, protest outside.

Why Karnataka Congress has appointed over 140 new office-bearers 

As the state heads into assembly polls, the Congress party makes changes to the KPCC. Insiders say it’s to keep varied interests pleased, avert defections, and reward workers.

Karnataka Speaker says will summon EC for answers as Congress alleges ‘19 lakh missing EVMs’

Congress sourced statistics from response to a 2018 RTI application by activist Manoranjan S. Roy, filed with PSU Bharat Electronics Limited, which manufactures EVMs.

‘Hindus have become aware’: How Hindutva groups are boycotting Muslims at Karnataka temple fairs

Posters ‘banning’ Muslim-run shops & stalls have popped up at temple fairs across Karnataka, especially in wake of hijab row. Opposition raises matter in Assembly, govt shrugs.

Pandemonium prevailed in Karnataka assembly over BJP minister Eshwarappa’s ‘saffron flag’ remark

Minister for rural development K S Eshwarappa, had recently claimed 'Bhagwa dhwaj' (saffron flag) may become the national flag sometime in the future and may be hoisted on the Red Fort.

Tension over hijab controversy remains but Karnataka colleges to reopen today after a week

School authorities ask Muslim teachers, students to remove hijabs outside gates, in public view, on Monday & Tuesday. Issue raised by Opposition in Karnataka assembly.

Karnataka assembly passes anti-conversion bill by voice vote amid Oppn protest

CM Bommai described the bill as 'legal & constitutional', and said it is an open secret that RSS is committed to anti-conversion.

‘Begging pardon’ — Karnataka Congress MLA apologises for ‘enjoy rape when inevitable’ remark

Apart from tendering an apology in the Assembly, Karnataka MLA Ramesh Kumar also tweeted saying his intention wasn't to 'trivialise the heinous crime but was an off-the-cuff remark'.

Karnataka council session adjourned sine die as Congress MLCs heckle deputy chairman

Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council S R Patil alleged that the deputy chairman occupied the chair against the rules and procedures and it was against the Constitution.

How no-trust motion against Yediyurappa govt was defeated after 5-hour fierce debate

A high-voltage drama ensued in the Karnataka assembly after CM Yediyurappa and leader of the opposition Siddaramaiah were locked in a verbal duel.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.