A fresh political controversy has emerged in Karnataka after a senior Congress leader reportedly urged beneficiaries of the State government’s flagship guarantee schemes to enrol in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, suggesting that continued access to welfare benefits could depend on participation in the exercise. The remarks have ignited a debate over the relationship...
A fresh debate over religion, identity, and constitutional interpretation has emerged after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat responded to an open letter written by Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge. Addressing the issue, Bhagwat asserted that Hindu Dharma is not an entity that can be formally registered, regulated, or confined within a legal framework, emphasizing...
The ongoing investigation into the controversial Dharmasthala case has entered a new phase after fresh allegations surfaced before the Karnataka High Court, prompting renewed political debate and public scrutiny. Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has stated that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) handling the matter will formally respond to questions raised by the court rather...
A fresh political controversy has erupted after the nomination of Congress candidate Meenakshi Nataraj for the Rajya Sabha elections was rejected, prompting strong reactions from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has alleged a deliberate political conspiracy behind the development. The rejection has intensified the political atmosphere ahead of the upper house elections, with BJP...
The Indian political fraternity is mourning the sudden demise of senior Congress leader and All India Congress Committee (AICC) functionary Suraj Hegde, who passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 55. His unexpected death has sent shockwaves through political circles in Karnataka and beyond, with party leaders, colleagues, and supporters expressing...
A significant political development unfolded in Karnataka after senior minister Ramalinga Reddy submitted his resignation from the state cabinet, reportedly expressing dissatisfaction over the allocation of portfolios within the government. The move has sparked discussions across political circles and raised questions about internal coordination and power-sharing arrangements within the ruling administration. The resignation comes...
Bengaluru witnessed a major political transition as senior Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar officially assumed office as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. The swearing-in ceremony, held in the state capital, marked the beginning of a new phase in Karnataka’s governance and brought an end to Siddaramaiah’s tenure at the helm of the state government. The leadership...
Veteran Congress leader Siddaramaiah has ruled out any move to national politics after resigning as Karnataka Chief Minister, making it clear that he intends to remain actively involved in state politics and continue serving as a legislator in Karnataka. The senior Congress leader confirmed that he had declined an offer to move to the Rajya...
Senior Congress leader and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has once again become the center of intense political discussion as speculation grows over a possible leadership transition in Karnataka. Widely regarded as one of the Congress party’s most influential strategists and organizational leaders, Shivakumar is increasingly being viewed as a strong contender for the...
In a dramatic political development that could significantly reshape Karnataka’s power structure, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has tendered his resignation, bringing an end to months of speculation surrounding a leadership transition within the ruling Congress government. The resignation marks one of the most significant political moments in Karnataka since the Congress party returned to power in...