Karnataka
Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar offer special prayers; declare unity
While replying to a query over differences between him and the Chief Minister, Shivakumar told reporters: “Let them keep making comments. You will keep seeing us together.”
Removal of Shivaji statue in Bagalkot: BJP, Hindu organiations observe bandh
The statue was removed on the night of August 16 and the administration maintained that the installation of the statue was illegal, after which the situation turned volatile.
Operation Hasta in Karnataka: Two BJP MLAs skip crucial meeting, Yediyurappa says 'all is well'
Former minister and BJP MLA S.T. Somashekar and Bhyrati Basavaraj remained absent during the meeting. Both hail from Bengaluru and are said to be capable of winning the seats on their own. Somashekar had addressed Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar as his "guru" (mentor) and showered praises on him.
Will release 10 TMC water to Tamil Nadu, says Shivakumar
“I am again requesting for the construction of the Mekedatu project which is in the interest of both -- Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu government is not agreeing to take up the project. The project is in the interest of both the states,” Shivakumar said.
Debate over separate Lingayat religion resurfaces in Karnataka
Tontada Siddaramara Swamiji made the announcement on Monday while speaking to reporters in Gadag. He said that necessary documents would be provided after studying the reason on which the report seeking separate religion status for Lingayats was rejected by the Centre.
Woman cop alleges harassment by K'taka Cong MLA, suspended for putting WhatsApp status
The woman cop, Latha, had put up a post against Kadur Congress MLA, K.S. Anand. She had stated in the status that if anything happens to her, MLA Anand would be responsible. She also maintained that she condemns the MLA.
Karnataka DyCM Shivakumar stiffens stand on contractors, says 'probe will take place'
Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar said, "The complaints were given by them (BJP) and Kempanna (President of State Contractors' Association). Justice has to be given in on all these complaints. Let them do anything for publicity."
Siddaramaiah meets MLAs to quell discontent
Between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Siddaramaiah held meetings with MLAs, ministers and in-charges from the districts of Tumakuru, Yadgir and Chitradurga.
We could have shown real truth of Kejriwal's governance to K'taka Min Dinesh Gundu Rao: Cong leader Sandeep Dikshit
In a tweet, Dikshit said, “Wish you'd met us also Dinesh Gundu Rao -- would have shown real truth of Arvind Kejriwal education, health, finance, environment, water, roads, buses, infra, rampant corruption. Perhaps you could have conveyed this to his new drum beaters in Congress.”
'Not age of Manusmriti, age of Babasaheb’s Constitution': Karnataka Min Priyank Kharge on BJP leader's remark on father's skin tone
"This is the age of Babasaheb’s (Dr B.R. Ambedkar) Constitution,” he underlined. "Mr Araga Jnanendra, your comments are mere words. They are influenced by the Keshav Krupa (RSS headquarters in Bengaluru). Those word reflect the impatience towards exploited people hidden in the depths of BJP’s mindset," he claimed.
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