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Gehlot govt's saffron politics ahead of Assembly polls
The state government has plans to unfurl saffron dhwajas (flags) on all Devasthan temples which count to 593 on the forthcoming Pushya Nakshatra.
More than a lakh to attend Karnataka CM's swearing-in event
Kanteerava Stadium, the venue of the swearing-in event, has seating capacity for more than 25,000 people. The authorities are planning to accommodate others in the playground. Siddaramaiah had taken oath in the same venue as the CM in 2013. Siddaramaiah will be taking oath as the Chief Minister while D.K. Shivakumar will be sworn-in as the Deputy CM at 12.30 p.m.
Baba Bageshwar, Manoj Tiwari fined for violating traffic rules in Patna
They were fined Rs 1,000. On May 13, Shastri had arrived in Patna and Tiwari drove his SUV from the city airport to Panash hotel. During the journey, none of the two were wearing their seat belts.
Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar in Delhi to invite leaders for swearing-in ceremony, discuss cabinet
Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar both arrived in the national capital on Friday afternoon. Siddaramaiah, who is the LoP in the outgoing Assembly went to a hotel, while Karnataka Congress chief D.K. Shivakumar went to his brother and party MP D.K. Suresh's residence.
Case of K'taka Police atrocity on Hindu activists takes political turn
The police had detained nine Hindu activists and allegedly given third degree treatment. Most of them were admitted to the hospital. The issue has stirred a controversy as both Congress and BJP are trading charges against each other.
WFI chief Brij Bhushan's rally in Ayodhya on June 5 in show of strength
The rally is being held in Ayodhya, the epicenter of Hindutva politics, with support from local seers. Brij Bhushan has been holding a series of meetings with saints and seers and reminding them of his active involvement in the temple movement.
How Shivakumar finally accepted proposal to be Karnataka Deputy CM
The delay in announcing the name was due to the tussle between the two but it is learnt that it was UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who ultimately convinced Kanakapura MLA to accept the role of the Deputy Chief Minister.
Karnataka Governor to swear in Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar on May 20 in mega-event
"I am in receipt of your letter dated 18th May, 2023 staking claim to form the government. I invite you to take oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka and D.K. Shivakumar to take oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka along with team members. The oath ceremony will take place at 12.30 p.m. on May 20, 2023 in Kanteerava Stadium.
Besides Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, 18 more ministers likely to take oath on May 20
The Congress on Thursday announced veteran party leader Siddaramaiah as the next Chief Minister while state unit chief DK Shivakumar was announced to be the only Deputy Chief Minister, with the swearing-in ceremony planned on May 20 afternoon in Bengaluru.
BJP taking a cautious approach after SC declines to hear plea on Bihar caste survey
Firebrand BJP leader and Union Minister Giriraj Singh said that he respects the court order. "I don't want to comment on the court's decision. I am not against the caste-based census in Bihar." Interacting with media persons at Patna airport, he said that Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad have been in power in Bihar for the last 35 years and "should disclose how many jobs they have given to Dalits, Mahadalits, EBCs at the panchayat and block level".
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