Karnataka
PM arrives in Karnataka; CM Bommai, Governor accord warm welcome
On his arrival at Kalaburagi airport, he was accorded a warm welcome by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and BJP state President Nalin Kumar Kateel. Prime Minister Modi later travelled to Kodekal village in Yadgir district along with them by special chopper.
PM Modi to kick off poll campaign in Kalyan Karnataka region on Jan 19
Kalaburagi is the home turf for Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. He was defeated by the BJP in elections, the BJP wants to retain its influence in the region. Though, Lingayat vote bank is supporting BJP, a challenging situation has been created for BJP to garner votes of other communities, say BJP insiders.
PM Modi to visit Karnataka, Maharashtra on January 19
PM Modi's visit to Karnataka holds significance as Assembly elections are due to be held there in May this year. The BJP is in power in Karnataka and keen to return to power there. He will distribute title deeds (hakku patra) to about 50,000 beneficiaries of newly declared revenue villages in Karnataka.
Threat call to kill Nitin Gadkari, blow up his Nagpur office; probe on in Karnataka prison
A police team from Maharashtra has also arrived in Belagavi and joined the Karnataka police team to conduct the investigation. The threat call was made to PRO thrice on Saturday by a man, who claimed himself to be Jayesh Pujari, an associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.
PM Modi to inaugurate National Youth Festival on January 12
The programme is being held on National Youth Day, which is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, to honour and cherish his ideals, teachings and contributions. The event is held every year to provide exposure to our talented youth at the national level, along with galvanising them towards nation building.
Battle of quotas heats up in the run-up to Karnataka assembly polls
The state Brahmin association has given a call to the community members not to sit quiet with the ruling BJP's plan of allocating the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota to Vokkaliga and Lingayat communities which have 16 per cent and 17 per cent of the population in the state.
Good intention behind equating Karnataka CM to a puppy: Siddaramaiah
Clarifying his statement, Siddaramaiah said, "I have asked him (Chief Minister) to show courage in the interest of the state. The Central government has not given enough funds for the development of the state rather it has been reduced. My statement was issued in this direction, it does not have any other objective."
BJP concedes reservation demands by Lingayats, Vokkaligas
Law Minister J.C. Madhuswamy stated that the state Cabinet has decided to do away with categories 3A and 3B under which these communities got reservation in education and jobs. Both communities sought reservation under Category 2A, but the government has created Category 2C and 2D to fulfil the demand. He also clarified that reservation to different caste groups under Category 2A won't be touched and continue in the same form. The remaining quota in 10 per cent reservation under EWS will be shifted to 2C and 2D categories. However, it is not clear on how much quota of reservation would be allotted to Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities.
Will enter Karnataka as China entered India, says Sanjay Raut
"Just like China has entered (India), we will also enter (Karnataka). We do not need anyone's permission for this. We are keen to resolve it (the dispute) through negotiations, but the Karnataka Chief minister is igniting the fire," Raut said grimly. Charging that there is a "weak government" in Maharashtra which is not taking a stand, he pointed out that the border row is 70 years old and "we have nothing against the people of Karnataka, but it is also a question of humanity".
CBI raids educational institution owned by Karnataka Congress President Shivakumar
The sleuths raided the National Education Foundation located in Rajarajeshwarinagar in Bengaluru and conducted verification of documents. Shivakumar is the chairman of the foundation and his daughter Ishwarya is the secretary. Shivakumar stated that CBI has conducted raids on his educational institutions.
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