Karnataka
PM Modi to dedicate HAL's helicopter factory in Karnataka to nation on Feb 6
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and senior officials of the Ministry of Defence will also be present on the occasion. The Greenfield Helicopter Factory, spread across 615 acres of land, is planned with a vision of becoming a one-stop solution for all helicopter requirements of the country.
PM to visit poll-bound Karnataka, inaugurate various projects
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the IEW, 2023 in Bengaluru. Being held from February 6-8, it is aimed to showcase country's rising prowess as an energy transition powerhouse. The event will bring together leaders from the traditional and non-traditional energy industry, governments, and academia to discuss the challenges and opportunities that a responsible energy transition presents.
Ready for family fight, says brother of mining baron Janardhana Reddy
Recently, Janardhana Reddy had announced his wife Aruna Lakshmi's candidature from his newly-launched party Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha (KRPP) from Ballary City. "I will not backtrack from contesting the elections from Ballary City constituency, even though my brother's wife is also a candidate," he said.
Yediyurappa announces retirement from electoral politics
Yediyurappa, who is also a member of the BJP's Central Parliamentary Committee, however, clarified that he will continue to be in politics. Addressing reporters here, Yediyurappa said that he won't contest in the upcoming Assembly elections, adding that he is not planning to contest any elections in future. "I am 80 years old now. I can't contest elections," he said.
'I need not fear anyone' says mining baron Gali Janardhana Reddy
Reddy further stated that will announce his party's candidates for the Assembly polls by February 10. Commenting on recent raids and seizure of his properties, he said, "By seizure of properties no one can threaten me. There are courts. If they seize one rupee today, it will come back as ten rupees in future."
Karnataka Chief Minister courts controversy after grabbing mic from religious seer
Photos and video of the incident, which took place during a religious event organised at a temple in the Garudacharpalya area of Bengaluru on Thursday, have gone viral on social media. Eshwaranandapuri Swami from the Hosadurg Kanaka Peetha, while addressing the gathering, said that there is water-logging due to heavy rains at many places in Bengaluru.
Rs 6K per vote promise by BJP MLA: Complaint lodged against Karnataka CM Bommai, Nadda
The case has been lodged in connection with Rs 6,000 cash per vote announcement made by BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi at a public rally. Karnataka Congress chief D.K. Shivakumar has stated that the complaint has been submitted to file an FIR against BJP leaders and take up the investigation. "It is an attempt to influence the result of elections by defeating the objectives of democracy," he said.
Siddaramaiah slams BJP for not banning SDPI 'to divide votes'
The Centre banned only the Popular Front of India (PFI) but spared its political wing SDPI to ensure that the votes get divided, Siddaramaiah, who is Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, said while addressing the 'Prajadhwani Yatra' of the Congress in Udupi. Siddaramaiah likened the PFI to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the SDPI to the BJP.
'Prostitutes' remark row: Karnataka Congress leader takes U-turn
On January 4, while criticising MLAs who switched over to BJP from Congress and JD(S) leading to collapse of coalition government in the state, the Minister said, "Women who sell their bodies for livelihood are called prostitutes, but what will you call the legislators who sell themselves?".
'Your son is sitting in Delhi', PM Modi assures Banjara community in Karnataka
"The parties in power only focused on vote-bank politics and never thought of improving the lives of the Banjaras residing in temporary shelters. I know how Banjara community members were made to struggle, face hardships and wait for a long time to get their rights," the Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
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