Category: Politics

Congress President Mallikarjuna Kharge has firmly addressed the swirling political speculation in Karnataka, clarifying the stance of the Congress high command Karnataka leadership. He stated that the party's central leadership does not unnecessarily intervene in state-level leadership matters, decisively putting to rest rumours of an imminent change in the Chief Minister's...

Bengaluru: The political discourse in Karnataka has been reignited by contradictory narratives surrounding an alleged Karnataka power sharing pact within the ruling Congress, pitting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a war of words that highlights deep internal undercurrents. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has issued a firm and categorical denial...

Belagavi: The landmark Karnataka Anti-Hate Speech Law was passed by the state legislative assembly, introducing stringent measures to curb hate speech and hate crimes. The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, spearheaded by Home Minister G. Parameshwara, defines severe penalties including imprisonment of up to 10 years and fines reaching...

Bengaluru: Karnataka Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar issued a formal apology in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday for providing incorrect information concerning payments under the flagship Gruha Lakshmi scheme. The minister admitted that financial benefits for the months of February and March 2025, totalling nearly ₹5,000 crore, were still pending disbursement to beneficiaries....

A Delhi court on Tuesday declined to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s money-laundering complaint against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The Rouse Avenue Court ruled that the Court ED Case Gandhi was not maintainable as it was based on a private complaint and not supported by...

Karnataka is mourning the loss of veteran Congress leader Shamanur Shiva Shankarappa, following the news that Shamanur Shiva Shankarappa passes away. A six-time MLA, former minister, and sitting legislator from Davanagere South, his demise marks the end of an era in the state’s political and social landscape. Beyond politics, the legacy...

Karnataka balanced development recommendations propose a transformative roadmap to address regional disparities and promote equitable growth across the state. Authored by Dr. Gyanappa A. Walikar, Associate Professor at CMR University, these Karnataka balanced development recommendations include designating Kalaburagi as the second capital, establishing a major IT-BT hub in Hubballi–Dharwad, and locating the state’s...

Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu has issued a stark IndiGo CEO removal warning, stating that the airline’s top leadership could be ousted if investigations reveal gross mismanagement or wrongdoing in the recent passenger crisis. This IndiGo CEO removal warning comes amid widespread flight disruptions, sharp fare surges with tickets hitting ₹92,000...

Satish Jarkiholi AHINDA leadership is gaining recognition within Congress circles as a potential successor to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in steering Karnataka’s backward-class, Dalit, and minority social coalition. With deep grassroots connections, a rationalist image, and a strong organizational base across North Karnataka, Jarkiholi embodies the accessibility and fearlessness that define Satish Jarkiholi...

Bengaluru: Senior AHINDA leaders are preparing to push a Dalit CM formula Karnataka AHINDA should the question of replacing current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah arise. Amid internal party discussions, these leaders argue there is no credible justification such as corruption allegations or rebellion to remove Siddaramaiah, and any unwarranted change could alienate the crucial...