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Topic: Karnataka

What app-based firms have to say about Siddaramaiah govt’s plan to set up gig workers’ welfare board

The promise was made by Rahul Gandhi during his Bharat Jodo Yatra. Karnataka govt likely to promulgate an ordinance to implement this at the earliest, it is learnt.

Another hike in diesel price, how Karnataka govt is fishing for funds to bankroll poll promises

Siddaramaiah govt has resorted to hiking taxes on various commodities and services to mitigate the crunch of funds on account of its commitment to bankroll its flagship guarantees.

What’s next for Basanagouda Yatnal, fiery BJP MLA expelled after his continuous attacks on Yediyurappa

Another rebel & Yediyurappa baiter Kumar Bangarappa has ruled out that any member of their camp will either leave the BJP or consider forming a new party.

Shivakumar’s ‘Constitution change’ remark turns the tables as BJP attacks Congress in Parliament

Karnataka deputy CM says he only made 'casual' references to judgments that altered Constitution, as BJP accuses Congress of wanting to change Constitution to enforce a Muslim quota.

How Karnataka taxpayers paid crores to fly CM Siddaramaiah, state governor & ex-CJI Chandrachud

Karnataka govt released data on chartered aircraft & helicopter usage from March 2023 to January 2025. The CM alone accounted for nearly Rs 32 cr of the Rs 34 crore worth of bills.

Karnataka’s Congress govt, Oppn band together to fight a common enemy: honeytraps

Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara while announcing a high-level probe, says in assembly that ‘if this (honeytrap) continues, it will adversely impact a lot of people’.

Siddaramaiah govt’s 4% Muslim quota bill kicks off another reservation row in Karnataka

Siddaramaiah govt’s new bill proposes reservation for Muslims under 2-B category of the State Backward Classes list for civil works contracts & procurement of goods & services.

Karnataka Cabinet approves amendment to KTPP Act, 4% quota in tenders for Muslim contractors

It also approved the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, and discussed measures to reform the Karnataka Public Service Commission.

Oppn MLAs protest at Karnataka Vidhana Soudha over alleged misuse of public funds by Congress govt

BJP & JD(S) have accused Siddaramaiah-led govt of using funds meant for people's welfare to reward Congress workers.

What’s Bangalore Palace Land Bill passed in Karnataka & why Mysuru royal family is opposing it

Karnataka Legislative Council passed The Bangalore Palace (Utilization and Regulation of Land) Bill, 2025, Monday even as Oppn BJP staged walkout.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.