The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

Syed Naseer Hussein felicitated on being appointed to CWC

CM Siddaramaiah warns of plan to destroy India's pluralistic culture. Congress will protect India's secular heritage & Constitution. KPCC president & Dy CM Shivakumar say minorities relieved after Congress govt. Syed Naseer Hussein, elected to RS from Karnataka, instrumental in mobilising Opp. parties.

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

HDK accuses DKS of extorting ₹100 per sq. ft from builders

Deve Gowda & Kumaraswamy attack Congress govt. Kumaraswamy accuses Shivakumar of extorting ₹100/sq ft from builders. Deve Gowda blames Siddaramaiah & Rajanna for his 2019 LS defeat. Parameshwara invited him to contest from Tumakuru. Deve Gowda & Kumaraswamy question Congress' role in BJP coming to power in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

Deve Gowda acknowledges he met top BJP leaders over alliance

JD(S) and BJP alliance in Karnataka confirmed by HD Deve Gowda; PM Modi and HD Kumaraswamy to decide seat-sharing. Gowda defends alliance, citing need to protect regional party and State's interests. Siddaramaiah attacked for questioning JD(S)'s secular credentials.

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

Student whose letter CM posted on X meets him in Hubballi

CM Siddaramaiah met Asha Nehru Patil, a class IX student, at Hubballi airport. She had written a thank you letter to him after he announced a scheme to distribute egg, banana and chikki to class IX and X students. CM thanked her for her concern and said her letter had…

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Fiscal position stable, no need to fear: Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah assures Karnataka's financial position is stable & that the State has sufficient funds for all development programmes & the Mahadayi project. He urges people not to pay heed to misinformation campaign about fund scarcity due to 5 guarantee schemes. #Karnataka #Funds #Development

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Youth for Governance Mysuru fellows explore Legislative bodies

.Karnataka stands out as a beacon of hope for youth engagement in democracy. GRAAM, PRIA, and HSF have launched a year-long fellowship in Mysuru to increase youth participation in governance. Y4G fellows recently visited Vidhana Soudha and interacted with bureaucrats, including Dr. Shalini Rajneesh. She encouraged the fellows to engage…

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

SSF Samvidhan Yatra enters Kerala, to conclude in Bengaluru today

SSF's Samvidhan Yatra, a nation-wide rally, entered Kerala on Saturday, raising the slogan "We the People of India". Led by scholars, the rally was warmly welcomed at the State border. It has passed through 20 States and dozens of backward villages, starting from Srinagar and concluding in Bengaluru. Grand Mufti,…

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

‘Health of Democracy’ an important issue for India-U.S. relations, says U.S. White House officials

The “health of democracy” is an important issue for the India-U.S. relationship, said senior U.S. White House officials, adding that U.S. President Joe Biden raised these issues in every meeting he has held with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Top news developments in Karnataka on September 9, 2023

Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka on September 9, 2023

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Bommai leads BJP delegation to KRS, asks govt. to stop release of water to T.N.

The former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai led a delegation of BJP leaders to KRS reservoir near here to examine the “ground situation” and appealed to the State government to immediately stop releasing water to Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023