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TopicKarnataka Governor

Topic: Karnataka Governor

MUDA scam ‘depicts stretching arms of undue influence’. What HC said in nod to probe Siddaramaiah

The court dismissed CM’s petition against state governor’s decision to grant sanction to initiate investigation against him. It found no fault with the discretion exercised by the governor.

‘Failed to apply his mind’ — Congress attacks Karnataka governor over show cause notice issued to CM

Thaawar Chand Gehlot issued the notice after receiving a private complaint in alleged MUDA scam. Deputy CM Shivakumar says governor acted 'in undue haste', demands withdrawal of notice.

Raj Bhavans aren’t just about pomp, privilege but power too. They are now BJP war rooms

Mumbai's Malabar Hill Raj Bhavan was essentially the Buckingham Palace of the East. Running these are like looking after a white elephant: with a budget worth crores.

Gujarat BJP leader Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel appointed Madhya Pradesh governor

As part of the Union cabinet reshuffle, new appointments were made including Union Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot being dropped from the cabinet and appointed the governor of Karnataka.

Controversial UPA-era governor says time has come to appoint non-politicians to the post

H.R. Bhardwaj was accused of helping destabilise Karnataka’s BJP government in 2010. He denies the allegations and blames problems in BJP for the crisis then.

Karnataka pro-tem speaker Bopaiah’s history is partisan

Appointed by Karnataka governor Vajubhai Vala, Bopaiah was at the receiving of the Supreme Court in 2011 for disqualifying 11 rebel BJP MLAs.

Anti-defection law must be implemented emphatically. But Karnataka governor isn’t wrong

Governor Vala may have erred in giving 15 days to form the government in Karnataka, but his actions are neither unconstitutional nor malafide.

Yeddyurappa to take oath as Karnataka CM Thursday, governor gives 15 days for floor test

Congress says governor Vajubhai Vala has ‘shamed his office’, JD(S) set to move Supreme Court against the decision to invite BJP.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

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.