Siddaramaiah: News
Karnataka Congress posts Gandhi's quote encouraging peace, then deletes it
The Karnataka Congress on Wednesday shared a quote by Mahatma Gandhi on X, promoting peace, only to delete it within hours.
Congress issues gag-order after leaders' controversial comments on Pahalgam attack
The Congress leadership has issued a directive prohibiting its members from making statements in public deviating from the party line on the recent Pahalgam terror attack in J&K.
'No nation can guarantee complete intelligence': Tharoor on Pahalgam attack
Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor defended the government's intelligence services in the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
Former ISRO chief K. Kasturirangan cremated with state honors
Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K Kasturirangan was accorded state honors at his cremation in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Siddaramaiah questions PM Modi's commitment to fight terrorism
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has openly questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sincerity toward fighting terrorism.
'Kannadigas don't attack': Siddaramaiah condemns road rage involving IAF officer
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has denounced a recent road rage incident in Bengaluru involving IAF Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose and a local, Vikas Kumar.
Setback for Siddaramaiah; court orders further investigation in MUDA case
A special court in Bengaluru has postponed its order on the Lokayukta's closure report in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Karnataka survey proposes pushing caste-based quotas to 75%
Karnataka's recent caste survey has suggested a drastic change in the state's reservation system.
BJP functionary dies by suicide, blames Congress leader in note
A 35-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker, Vinay Somaiah, was found dead by suicide at his workplace in Bengaluru's Nagawara area on Friday.
Karnataka ex-CM Yediyurappa detained during protest
Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa was detained on Thursday while leading a protest against the Congress-led state government's policies.
Karnataka bandh: Why is Bengaluru closed today? What's open, closed
Karnataka is observing a statewide bandh on Saturday, March 22, from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
Karnataka Assembly passes 4% Muslim quota bill
The Karnataka Assembly has passed a controversial bill, providing four percent reservation to Muslims in government contracts.
Honey-trap row disrupts Karnataka assembly again; BJP MLAs create ruckus
The honey trap controversy in Karnataka has disrupted state assembly proceedings yet again.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah condemns brutal gang-rape of 2 women
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has condemned a horrific gang-rape of two women, including an Israeli tourist, near Hampi.
Karnataka to launch first state-sponsored OTT platform for Kannada films
In a bid to boost the regional film industry, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced a cap on movie ticket prices and the launch of a state-sponsored OTT platform.
'Priests' salaries, movie prices, Brand Bengaluru': Highlights from Karnataka Budget
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah tabled his 16th state budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Friday.
Explained: Delimitation process and south, Centre row
As India prepares for the 2026 delimitation exercise, southern states are worried about losing seats due to population shifts.
Karnataka MLAs to get recliners for 'quick naps' post-lunch
In a bid to enhance post-lunch attendance in the Karnataka Assembly, Speaker UT Khadar has devised an innovative plan.
'Arnab Goswami was booked recklessly to settle scores': Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a criminal case against Republic News Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami over allegations of airing fake news about Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
'No evidence': Lokayukta gives Siddaramaiah clean chit in MUDA scam
The anti-corruption watchdog Lokayukta has found no evidence against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife BM Parvathi in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case.
Karnataka HC dismisses plea seeking CBI probe into MUDA scam
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition seeking transfer of Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam investigation involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Crisis in Karnataka Congress as Shivakumar's group eyes CM's chair
The Congress party in Karnataka is facing an internal crisis with State President DK Shivakumar's faction eyeing the CM's post.
Karnataka declared 'Naxal-free' after last Maoist surrenders
Karnataka has been officially declared "Naxal-free" after the last known Naxalite in Chikkamagaluru district surrendered.
₹300 crore assets seized in case linked to Siddaramaiah
In an alleged money laundering case involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached 142 immovable properties, worth approximately ₹300 crore.
Explained: What is the 7-day mourning announced for Manmohan Singh
India is observing a seven-day national mourning period after the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
Zoho-backed semiconductor manufacturer to invest ₹3,425cr in Karnataka
Silectric Semiconductor Manufacturing, a company founded by directors of Zoho, has pledged to invest ₹3,425.60 crore in Karnataka's first electronics manufacturing cluster (EMC).
'Can't speak Kannada, come to...': CEO's hiring post sparks controversy
Cars24 CEO Vikram Chopra has sparked a controversy with his recent post on X. The post was addressed to people living in Bengaluru who are looking for jobs.
Karnataka: Protests over Lingayat community's quota demand turn violent
Protests by the Lingayat Panchamasali community in Belagavi, Karnataka, turned violent on Tuesday as protesters demanded quotas. The agitation was led by Basavajaya Mrityunjay Swami ji.
Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna dies at 92
Former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, who was credited with being instrumental in making Bengaluru a global tech hub, passed away at his residence in the city on Tuesday. He was 92.
Karnataka seer booked over 'no voting rights for Muslims's comments
Karnataka's Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamastana Math seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji has been booked after his controversial remarks about disenfranchising Muslims.
Karnataka MLA's suggestion to cancel election guarantees sparks row
A Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Karnataka, HR Gaviyappa, has sparked a controversy by saying Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should cancel some election guarantees as the state is low on funds.
Siddaramaiah orders reinstatement of ration cards amid BPL controversy
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered a halt to the cancelation of ration cards of poor families.
Nandini enters Delhi market; to compete with Amul, Mother Dairy
Karnataka's Nandini brand, marketed by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), will enter the New Delhi dairy market on Thursday, Moneycontrol reported.
Karnataka: Wine merchants call for bandh on November 20
The Federation of Wine Merchants Association Karnataka has called for a statewide bandh on November 20, protesting against alleged corruption in the state's excise department.
'BJP offered ₹50cr to Congress MLAs': Shivakumar backs Siddaramaiah's claim
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to destabilize his government by offering huge bribes to Congress MLAs.
Karnataka Waqf Board claims ownership of 43 Vijayapura monuments
The Karnataka Waqf Board has staked a claim to 43 historic monuments in Vijayapura, including the famous Gol Gumbaz.
Make poll promises you can keep: Congress chief raps Karnataka
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has advised the Karnataka government and other Congress units in poll-bound states to keep their promises in line with fiscal realities.
Obama at Congress event? Siddaramaiah plans to invite ex-US president
The Karnataka Congress is looking to invite former United States President Barack Obama to a major event in December.
ED raids MUDA office amid land allotment row involving Siddaramaiah
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) office on Friday.
All government residential schools, Raichur University in Karnataka renamed
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced that all government residential schools in the state will be renamed Maharishi Valmiki Residential Schools.