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Friday, August 15, 2025
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Topic: Siddharamaiah

How CM Siddaramaiah’s grip on his govt is weakening as dissent within Karnataka Congress grows

Already dealing with corruption allegations, price hikes to offset cost of welfare guarantees & Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede, the CM seems to be operating under shadow of uncertainty.

6 months on, those who spoke against Revannas struggle to rebuild lives. ‘Left our home, have no income’

Those who filed complaints of abuse—including sexual assault and intimidation—against Prajwal Revanna and his family are living in govt hostels, still awaiting compensation.

CM Siddaramaiah to appear before Karnataka Lokayukta on 6 Nov in MUDA case

Haveri: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that he has been summoned by the Mysore Lokayukta regarding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). On...

‘Not afraid,’ says Siddaramaiah after court directs Karnataka Lokayukta to probe him in MUDA scam

It is alleged the Mysore Urban Development Authority allotted 14 plots worth Rs 56 crore to his wife Parvathi.

More borrowings, hike in excise — in Karnataka budget, bid to bankroll Congress’s 5 poll promises

CM Siddaramaiah has earmarked Rs 52,000 cr of total outlay of over Rs 3.27 lakh cr for this purpose, adding pressure to a state that has seen its liabilities grow at a rapid pace.

Congress’ Shivakumar romps home by 1 lakh plus margin in Kanakapura, Siddaramaiah wins Varuna

With this win, Shivakumar logged eight victories in a row in Karnataka. On the other hand, Siddaramaiah became MLA for the ninth time.

Changing parties ‘common’, says Shivakumar, as Siddaramaiah says no to return of turncoat MLAs

Amidst emerging rift over the question of the party's chief ministerial candidate for 2023 polls, Karnataka Congress leaders take opposing stands on 14 MLAs who had moved to the BJP in 2019.

Karnataka’s Indira canteens struggle for funds amid fears they may shut down soon

The canteens, locked in a political battle between Congress and BJP, have not been allocated funds since January 2019.

Siddaramaiah misbehaves with woman in public after losing his cool

The Karnataka leader later tweeted that the Congress worker was like a sister to him and he was merely preventing her from wasting time.

Tussle over portfolios keeps Karnataka cabinet formation on hold

Sources say the Congress wants home, finance and PWD ministries for itself while the JD(S) is not ready to forgo the finance ministry.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order fails Delhi. Courtroom absolutes don’t solve bad policy

What’s needed now is a policy-based solution. The situation cannot remain suspended between denial and inaction—it has already cost lives and money.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

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.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

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.