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K'taka: Amid chaos, Cong-led govt passes Muslim quota bill in Assembly
Bengaluru, March 21: Amid chaos, the Karnataka Transparency in Public Transparency in Public Procurements (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has been passed in the Legislative Assembly on Friday.
Suspension is 100% justified: Karnataka Minister MB Patil after 18 BJP MLAs suspended
Bengaluru March 21: Karnataka Minister MB Patil on Friday reacted to the suspension of 18 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs from the state Assembly, calling the suspension 100 per cent justified.
Karnataka Assembly: 18 BJP MLAS suspended amid ruckus; House marshals remove MLAs
Bengaluru March 21: The Karnataka Assembly on Friday passed the Bill to suspend 18 BJP MLAs for six months for disrupting the Assembly's proceedings.
18 BJP MLAs suspended from Karnataka Assembly for 6 months amid honey trap chaos in House
Bengaluru, March 21: In a major development, 18 BJP MLAs were suspended for six months from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly with immediate effect, on charges of showing disrespect to the Speaker's Chair on Friday.
Chaos in K'taka Assembly over honey trap allegations; Oppn flings torn Finance Bill copies at Speaker
Bengaluru, March 21: The Karnataka Legislative Assembly witnessed dramatic events on the last day on Friday, as BJP members protesting over the alleged honey-trap scandal stormed the Well of the House and flung torn copies of Bills and books towards Speaker Khader's chair.
Honey trap row echoes in K'taka Assembly for second consecutive day
Bengaluru, March 21: The honey trap row rocked the Karnataka Legislative Assembly for the second consecutive day on Friday, with the BJP claiming that the issue was nothing other than a power struggle.
Karnataka Assembly adjourned following ruckus in House
Bengaluru, March 21: The Karnataka Assembly was adjourned on Friday due to a ruckus in the House. BJP MLAs caused the disturbance by entering the Well of the House and tearing and throwing papers in front of the Speaker's chair.
As Class 10 board exams begin, K'taka Assembly urges parents not to pressure students
Bengaluru, March 21: The Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC, Class 10) Board exams commenced in Karnataka on Friday, with approximately 8.96 lakh students appearing for the examination across 15,881 examination centres in the state.
Honey trap row: No question of protecting anyone, says Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, March 21: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced that there is no question of protecting anyone in connection with the honey trap row.
No question of protecting anyone, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends govt on Honey Trap row
Bengaluru, March 21: Chaos prevailed in the Karnataka Assembly on Friday after the revelation of Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna alleging a honey trap attempt was made on him.
Karnataka CM siddaramaiah's chopper rides cost taxpayers over Rs 31 crore
Bengaluru, March 19: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's love for helicopter travel has raised eyebrows. His chopper bills revealed a staggering expense of Rs 12.65 crore in 2023-24 and Rs 19.35 crore in 2024-25, up to January 15, 2025.
We condemn Tughlak Durbar attitude of Congress: BJP to oppose Karnataka's 4% minority quota
Bengaluru, March 19: BJP State President BY Vijayendra has voiced strong opposition to the Karnataka government's approval of a 4% minority quota in government contracts.
K'taka govt introduces Muslim quota Bill in Assembly, says it will address unemployment
Bengaluru, March 18: Amid the opposition, the ruling Congress on Tuesday tabled the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Amendment (KTPP) Bill, which aims to provide a four per cent quota to Muslims in government tenders, in the state Assembly on Tuesday.
Muslim quota: Cong will have to pay heavy price for this, says K'taka ex-CM Bommai
Bengaluru, March 18: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP, Basavaraj Bommai has accused the Congress of violating the fundamental principles of the Constitution by granting reservation to minorities in government tenders, thereby creating unrest in society and strengthening its vote bank.
Cong Dalit worker files police complaint against K'taka CM's close aide, raises questions on women's safety (Ld)
Bengaluru, March 18: Nandini Nagaraj, a Congress Dalit female worker, who has lodged a police complaint against H.M. Revanna, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging assault and threat to her life on Tuesday, questioned the Congress government on the safety of women in the state.
SC-ST contractors raise concern over 4 pc Muslim quota in K'taka govt tenders, plea CM
Bengaluru, March 18: Karnataka State Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Contractors Association has submitted a plea to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressing concern over the 4 per cent quota for Muslims in government tenders.
Karnataka's biggest drug bust: Collusion at Delhi airport, says Speaker Khader
Bengaluru, March 17: Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader stated on Monday that narcotics and drugs were being brought into the state by drug peddlers in collusion with the authorities at the Delhi airport.
Karnataka CM expresses grief after student dies of food poisoning in Mandya
Bengaluru, March 16: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of a student from the northeast, who died of "food poisoning" at a private educational institute situated in T Kagepura village of Malavalli taluka in Mandya district of the state. He said that the police have arrested three accused in connection with the incident.
Karnataka Assembly session to be stormy over Muslim quota issue
Bengaluru, March 16: The Congress government's decision to provide a four per cent quota to the Muslim community in tenders is likely to create a furore during the ongoing budget session in both Houses of the state legislature.
Amid backlash, Karnataka govt defends 4 pc Muslim quota in tenders
Bengaluru, March 16: Under attack by the BJP for providing a 4 per cent quota to Muslims in government tenders, the ruling Congress in Karnataka confirmed that it is all set to provide the reservation for Muslims.
BJP slams Karnataka govt's decision to provide 4 pc quota to Muslims in tenders
Bengaluru, March 16: As the ruling Congress in Karnataka remains committed to providing 4 per cent reservation in government tenders to Muslims in the state, the BJP has come down heavily on the decision by the government.
BJP slams Karnataka govt's 4% minority quota, calls it 'appeasement politics'
Bengaluru, March 15: Karnataka government has approved a four per cent reservation for minorities in government contracts, a decision that has sparked reactions among Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders. Reacting to the move, party leader Mahesh Tenginkai accused the Congress-led government of engaging in "appeasement politics."
Union Minister slams K'taka govt over 4 pc quota to Muslims in tenders
Bengaluru, March 15: Launching a scathing attack on the Congress-led Karnataka government, Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, said on Saturday that "this step reeks of populism".
Aimed to benefit real estate mafia: JD(S) protests Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill
Bengaluru, March 15: Karnataka JD(S) staged a protest on Saturday opposing the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill and alleged that it aimed to benefit the real estate mafia and divide Kannadigas for political control.
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar clarifies 4% reservation in Govt contracts for all minority communities
Bengaluru, March 15: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday clarified that the state government's decision to provide a four per cent reservation in government contracts is not exclusive to Muslims but extends to all minority communities and backward classes.
K'taka Cabinet consents for 4 pc quota to Muslims in tenders; govt prepares to present Bill
Bengaluru, March 15: The Karnataka government has decided to provide a 4 per cent reservation to Muslims in government contracts, along with oppressed and backward classes. Sources confirmed that the Cabinet has approved the proposal, and a Bill in this regard will be presented before the state legislature during the ongoing Budget Session.
No decision taken on closing universities, Cabinet sub-committee yet to submit report: Karnataka CM
Bengaluru, March 14: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday told the Assembly that no decision has been taken on closing universities and that the Cabinet Sub-Committee report is yet to be submitted.
R. Ashoka slams Siddaramaiah govt over Karnataka Budget; alleges misuse of SC/ST funds
Bengaluru, March 14: Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka has said that the Congress-led government in Karnataka failed to implement several promises made in last year's Budget, claiming that the funds allocated for Scheduled Castes and Tribes have been misused, and appeasement politics has taken precedence.
Karnataka govt mulls raising retirement age for super-speciality doctors
Bengaluru, March 13: The Karnataka government is actively considering increasing the retirement age of doctors serving in super-specialty hospitals under the medical education department from the current 60 years.
40 pc vs 60 pc commission: Justice Nagamohan Das report 'political' in nature, says Karnataka BJP
Bengaluru, March 13: The Karnataka BJP, on Thursday, criticised the report submitted by Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das on the 40 per cent commission allegation against the previous BJP government, calling it political in nature.
40 pc vs 60 pc: Commission war between Congress and BJP begins in Karnataka
Bengaluru, March 13: The war over commission allegations has intensified in Karnataka following the submission of a report by the Justice H.N. Nagmohan Das Commission over the alleged 40 per cent commission charged by the previous BJP government in the state.
Siddarmaiah reiterates commitment to protecting federal principles, the rights of states
Bengaluru, March 13: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that he has received Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's letter regarding state autonomy and constituency delimitation.
Committee probing allegation of 40 pc commission by previous Karnataka govt submits report to CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, March 12: Retired Karnataka High Court judge Justice Nagamohan Das submitted his report over the allegation of 40 percent commission taken by the previous BJP government.
MUDA scam: Petitioner moves CVC against Karnataka Lokayukta IPS officers over closure report on CM
Bengaluru, March 12: The petitioner in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, Snehamayi Krishna, filed a complaint with the Commissioner of the Central Vigilance Committee (CVC) on Wednesday against senior IPS officers serving in the Karnataka Lokayukta.
Stalin writes to Siddaramaiah, invites him for meeting on March 22 to oppose delimitation
Bengaluru, March 12: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written a letter to his Karnataka counterpart, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, seeking his support in opposing delimitation.
K'taka Assembly deadlock over Cong workers' appointment continues; BJP disrupts proceedings
Bengaluru, March 12: The deadlock between the Congress-led government and the Opposition BJP and JD(S) continued in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.
BJP leader warns of protest if beef import allowed in Karnataka
Bengaluru, March 11: Karnataka BJP senior leader N. R. Ramesh shot off a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday warning him of a protest if the beef import is allowed in the state.
Karnataka's red chilli farmers deserve same support as Andhra growers: CM Siddaramaiah to PM Modi
Bengaluru, March 11: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and requested urgent implementation of the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for red chillies in Karnataka.
Shabana Azmi conferred lifetime award by K'taka govt
Bengaluru, March 10: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Shabana Azmi on Monday, the legendary Indian actress and multilingual artist, at the Kaveri residence as part of the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah honours Shabana Azmi with Lifetime Achievement Award at 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival
Bengaluru, March 10: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah honoured veteran actress Shabana Azmi with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 16th International Film Festival in Bengaluru. Legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar was also present on the occasion.