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In Siddaramaiah or Shivakumar debate, forum of backward communities throws weight behind Karnataka CM

Statement by Federation of Karnataka Depressed Communities comes in backdrop of Vokkaliga seer asking Siddaramaiah to resign as chief minister to make way for deputy DK Shivakumar.

Siddaramaiah govt yet to firm up education policy. ‘Disparity in 3- or 4-yr courses is confusing’

Unlike 3-yr course, 4-yr duration puts students from disadvantaged groups at a loss, Congress govt contends. Policy for Karnataka was announced in August 2023 to replace NEP.

Vokkaliga seer asks Siddaramaiah to step down as Karnataka CM, make way for DK Shivakumar

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.

Siddaramaiah defends fuel price hike amid protests by BJP — ‘don’t we need money for development?’

BJP alleges the hike will be put towards bankrolling Congress govt's 5 guarantees in Karnataka, while CM Siddaramaiah says hike is to 'increase resource mobilisation, increase income'.

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

Siddaramaiah urges Centre to revoke Revanna’s diplomatic passport, MEA says ‘request being processed’

Accused of having sexually assaulted multiple women, MP Prajwal Revanna fled to Germany in April. BJP, in turn, has accused state govt of not taking adequate action when he was in India.

Rains bring relief amid water scarcity but expose Bengaluru’s civic woes ahead of monsoon

Siddaramaiah has instructed officials to find ‘permanent solution’ to pothole issue in Bengaluru. Asked about BBMP polls, CM says will 'think about it' once Model Code is lifted.

‘Take necessary actions to cancel Prajwal’s diplomatic passport’: Siddaramaiah writes to Modi again

Prajwal reportedly left for Germany 27 April and is still at large. A Special Court for Elected Representatives issued an arrest warrant against him, following an SIT application.

Siddaramaiah slams BJP for ‘lying’ about Karnataka finances. ‘No question of stopping any guarantees’

At an event marking his govt's one year in power, CM Siddaramaiah says guarantees implemented in Karnataka were paving way for revival of Congress-led INDIA bloc to unseat Modi.

Karnataka CM assures support to victims in Prajwal Revanna obscene videos case

Earlier Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in letter urged Karnataka govt to extend all possible support to victims in obscene videos case involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna. Earlier Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in letter urged Karnataka govt to extend all possible support to victims in obscene videos case involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna.

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XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

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.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

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.