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Karnataka govt to grant permanent employment for civic workers on May 1
Bengaluru, April 7: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday announced that "pourakarmikas" (civic workers) will be granted permanent employment on May 1, on the occasion of Labour Day.
Conscious decision by govt: K'taka Minister on Muslim quota in govt tenders
Bengaluru, April 7: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Monday that granting a 4 per cent Muslim quota in government tenders was a conscious decision by the Congress government.
Pralhad Joshi to launch Janakrosh Yatra from CM Siddaramaiah's hometown Mysuru
Bengaluru, April 7: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, will launch the BJP's Janakrosh Yatra on Monday from Mysuru, the native district of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The Yatra aims to highlight what the BJP alleges is rampant corruption under the Congress-led Karnataka government.
Nadda meets 98-year-old former Delhi Mayor Shakuntala Arya on BJP's foundation day
New Delhi, April 6: On the occasion of the BJP's foundation day today, party national President JP Nadda met 98-year-old Shakuntala Arya, a revered senior party worker and former Mayor of Delhi, who held the position in 1997.
Union Minister JP Nadda pays heartfelt tributes to BJP founding fathers and senior leaders on party's Foundation Day
New Delhi, April 6: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Sunday paid heartfelt tributes to the founding fathers and senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the occasion of the party's Foundation Day.
CM Rekha Gupta vows to restore Delhi's glory, work for all sections
New Delhi, April 6: Vowing to work for all sections of society, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday that the BJP's ideology of nation first is guiding her government to restore the glory of the national capital.
Grassroots to global leadership: BJP leaders express pride on 'Sthapna Diwas'
New Delhi, April 6: On the occasion of the Bharatiya Janata Party's 45th 'Sthapna Diwas', the party's President J.P. Nadda, hoisted the party flag on Sunday at the central office in Delhi, marking a significant moment in the party's journey.
JP Nadda to lead BJP's foundation day celebrations in Delhi
New Delhi, April 5: On the occasion of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Foundation Day, the President and Union Minister J.P. Nadda will participate in a series of significant events in New Delhi on April 6, the party's national media head Anil Baluni informed.
'Ghori' & 'Ghazni' ruling Karnataka, claims Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, April 5: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Saturday slammed the Karnataka government, alleging that people like invaders Muhammad Ghori, Muhammad Ghazni, and Malik Kafur are effectively ruling over the state.
'Don't doubt': Siddaramaiah asserts internal reservation will be implemented in Karnataka
Bengaluru, April 5: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday asserted that there should be no doubt about internal reservation for the Scheduled Castes, which his government will surely implement in the state "without injustice to anyone".
Delhi becomes 35th state to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
New Delhi, April 5: Delhi became the 35th State and Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) after the National Health Authority (NHA) of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) ) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delhi government on Saturday. The agreement was signed between L.S Changsan, additional Secretary, MoHFW and Chief Executive Officer, National Health Authority (NHA), and Dr S.B. Deepak Kumar, Secretary (Health and Family Welfare), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of NCT Delhi, today.
High drama over suicide: K'taka govt refuses to name MLAs in FIR; BJP workers detained
Bengaluru, April 5: High drama unfolded in Kushalnagar town of Madikeri district following a protest by the Karnataka BJP unit over the suicide of a party worker.
Did you know Lily Allen auditioned for 'The White Lotus'?
Los Angeles, April 5: Actress-singer Lily Allen once auditioned for a part in the hit streaming series 'The White Lotus', which stars Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario and Sydney Sweeney.
Karnataka government passes 91 Acts under Siddaramaiah's leadership, says Minister HK Patil
New Delhi, April 4: Karnataka Minister HK Patil on Friday shared details of the state's legislative accomplishments under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, emphasizing the government's commitment to judicial reforms and the protection of citizens.
Pralhad Joshi writes to JP Nadda to act against erring establishments, ensure safety standards for food
New Delhi, April 4: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday wrote to his cabinet colleague JP Nadda, urging immediate action against erring establishments to protect public health and ensure consumer trust.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi
New Delhi, April 4: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in the national capital on Friday.
Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill-2025 after lengthy deliberations in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, April 4: The Parliament in the early hours on Friday approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 after a lengthy and intense discussion in the Rajya Sabha which saw the Bill getting nod in the Upper House by a majority of 128 votes against 95 -- just a day after it was passed in the Lok Sabha following a marathon debate that continued for almost 12 hours.
Govt under leadership of PM Modi, HM Shah took bold steps to reclaim civilisational roots: Assam CM
Guwahati, April 3: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the Central government under the leaderships of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah has taken a series of bold steps for reclaiming the civilisational roots of the Indian society.
Waqf Bill debate: J.P. Nadda in RS slams Congress for 'exploiting' land
New Delhi, April 3: Leader of the Rajya Sabha and Union Minister J.P. Nadda came down heavily on the Congress for its handling of the Waqf Act, accusing the grand old party of enacting the law in a way that allegedly facilitated land mafias.
Siddaramaiah meets Rahul Gandhi; gig workers welfare board to be established in K'taka
Bengaluru, April 3: A decision to establish a gig workers Welfare Board in Karnataka was taken during a meeting led by Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in New Delhi on Thursday.
5,970 govt properties including lakes declared as Waqf assets over the decades: J.P. Nadda
New Delhi, April 3: Highlighting transparency and accountability as corner stones of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Leader of Rajya Sabha and Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday said that over the decades, 5,970 government properties had been declared as Waqf assets through misuse of the existing law.
In 10 years, AAP govt in Delhi sought land for only 25 new schools: DDA
New Delhi, April 3: Amid a raging political debate in Delhi over the previous AAP government's education model, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Thursday said that during the past 10 years, the education department sought land for only 25 new schools.
BJP leaders try to lay siege to Karnataka CM's residence, detained
Bengaluru, April 3: Several Karnataka BJP leaders were detained on Thursday while trying to lay siege to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's residence here as part of their day-and-night protest over the price hike issue.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets LoP Rahul Gandhi in Delhi
New Delhi, April 3: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arrived in the national capital on Thursday for a scheduled discussion with Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. His visit to the national capital comes in the face of intense protest by the BJP on alleged scams and rise in prices in the state.
Price hike is only guarantee implemented by state govt: Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra
Bengaluru, April 3: Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Wednesday attacked the state government and said that a price hike is the only guarantee implemented by the government.
Revoke suspension of BJP MLAs or face intense protest: Karnataka LoP R Ashoka tells ruling Congress
Bengaluru, April 3: Karnataka Leader of Opposition R Ashoka on Wednesday warned of intensifying the protest if the suspension of 18 BJP MLAs is not revoked. He said that Speaker UT Khader did not even extend the courtesy of speaking to the suspended MLAs.
Karnataka CM meets Nitin Gadkari, seeks approval for key road infra projects
Bengaluru, April 2: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday and submitted a memorandum requesting approval for various infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing the state's social and economic development.
BJP stages overnight protest at Freedom Park, Vijayendra slams Congress over price hikes
Bengaluru, April 2: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president and MLA BY Vijayendra slammed the Congress government, alleging that the party only guarantees price hikes.
Odisha govt launches Shishu Vatika programme under NEP 2020
Bhubaneswar, April 2: The Odisha government on Wednesday launched the 'Shishu Vatika', the pre-school programme, as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Providing drinking water is K'taka govt's top priority: DK Shivakumar on farmers' demand
Bengaluru, April 2: After a farmers' delegation met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on Wednesday demanding release of water from the state's reservoirs to save standing crops, he said that providing drinking water is the government's top priority.
Use technological advancements to control cybercrime: K'taka CM to police
Bengaluru, April 2: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asked the state police on Wednesday to use technological advancements to control and prevent cybercrime while highlighting that law and order are directly linked to investment and development.
Price-hike demon...: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy attacks Karnataka govt
Bengaluru, April 2: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday attacked the Karnataka government after the state government increased the sales tax on diesel, resulting in a price hike of Rs 2 per litre and labeled the government a "Price Hike Demon."
Yediyurappa to protest against Karnataka govt as 'Garbage Tax', diesel price surge
Bengaluru, April 1: After the price of diesel in Karnataka set to rise by Rs 2 per liter , former Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Central Parliamentary Board member B.S. Yediyurappa will take part in protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru city on Wednesday against Congress led State Government's frequent hike in prices of essential commodities.
Will participate in all-night protest demanding rollback of price hikes: BS Yediyurappa
Bengaluru, April 1: Former Chief Minister and BJP Central Parliamentary Board member B S Yediyurappa announced that he would participate in the all-night protest satyagraha organized by the BJP tomorrow, demanding the state government immediately roll back its anti-people price hikes.
Karnataka Government increases sales tax on diesel, prices rise by Rs 2 per litre
Bengaluru, April 1: The price of diesel in Karnataka is set to rise by Rs 2 per liter as the state government has increased the sales tax on diesel to 21.17 per cent.
Kerala Health Minister meets Union Health Minister Nadda, Asha workers say will continue protests
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, April 1: On the 51st day of the ongoing protests by the Asha workers in front of the Kerala state Secretariat, state Health Minister Veena George finally met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in Delhi on Tuesday.
Honey-trap row: Few facts can't be revealed, CM & HM to decide on probe, says Karnataka Minister Rajanna
Tumakuru (Karnataka), April 1: Karnataka Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna, referring to the alleged attempts by political rivals to honey-trap him, on Tuesday said that certain facts of the matter could not be disclosed and that the decision to conduct a probe in this regard rests with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G.
Education must focus on character building, not just professional success: Rajnath Singh
Tumakuru (Karnataka), April 1: Emphasising the need for character building, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Tuesday that the primary objective of education is character development. “I believe that the purpose of professional education institutions should not be limited to ensuring students' success in their professions.”
K'taka govt imposing taxes on everything except air people breathe: BJP
Bengaluru, April 1: The BJP has accused the Karnataka government of imposing taxes on everything except the air people breathe.
Avoid false narrative on shortage of funds for health sector: Nadda
New Delhi, April 1: Union Health Minister, J.P. Nadda, on Tuesday flagged the slow rate of utilisation of central funds by states to improve health infrastructure, underscoring the need for timely implementation of projects and avoiding the false narrative that there is a shortage in the budget.