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Blue corner notice issued against Prajwal Revanna

Blue corner notice issued against Prajwal Revanna

Rediff.com5 May 2024

A Blue Corner Notice is issued by the international police cooperation body to collect additional information from its member countries about a person's identity, location or activities in relation to a crime.

Karnataka govt to financially help Prajwal case victims

Karnataka govt to financially help Prajwal case victims

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The Congress government in Karnataka will provide financial assistance to those allegedly sexually assaulted by Janata Dal-Secular leader Prajwal Revanna, the national party said on Sunday.

Gowda accused of scuttling expressway

Gowda accused of scuttling expressway

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

The promoter of the Rs 22.50 billion Banagalore-Mysore expressway project alleged before the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the former prime minister was trying to scuttle the project for political reasons.

Panchayat officer who hoisted Hanuman flag in Mandya suspended

Panchayat officer who hoisted Hanuman flag in Mandya suspended

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Amid simmering tension in Mandya over the removal of Hanuman flag from a 108 feet tall flagpost, the Keragodu village Panchayat Development Officer has been suspended.

JD-S worker steps up, accuses Prajwal of rape, filming it

JD-S worker steps up, accuses Prajwal of rape, filming it

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The crime investigation department booked Prajwal, grandson of former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, after a JD-S worker from Hassan lodged a complaint against him.

Gowda's outbursts may hit investment

Gowda's outbursts may hit investment

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

Lookout notice issued against Prajwal Revanna

Lookout notice issued against Prajwal Revanna

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Thursday said a lookout circular has been issued to arrest Hassan Janata Dal-Secular MP Prajwal Revanna who is facing allegations of sexually abusing women.

Discus thrower Gowda backs boxer Sarita Devi after Asiad row

Discus thrower Gowda backs boxer Sarita Devi after Asiad row

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Throwing his weight behind veteran boxer Sarita Devi, who is currently serving a provisional suspension, India's ace discus thrower Vikas Gowda said International Boxing Association should review the system to avoid controversies in the future.

Silver for discus thrower Gowda at Asian C'ship

Silver for discus thrower Gowda at Asian C'ship

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Following the shameful dope scandals that came to the fore this week, Indian athletics finally has something to cheer about after discus thrower Vikas Gowda won a silver medal despite a below-par on the opening day of the 19th Asian Championships in Kobe, Japan on Thursday.

Anju, Gowda head Indian rankings

Anju, Gowda head Indian rankings

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Anju tops the list of women's long jumpers while the US-based Gowda is the top-ranked men's discus thrower.

Gowda did not want MLAs to parade before Prez

Gowda did not want MLAs to parade before Prez

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Meanwhile, Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur briefed Home Minister Shivraj Patil.

With Yeddyurappa and Reddy out, BJP is now clean: Gowda

With Yeddyurappa and Reddy out, BJP is now clean: Gowda

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Forget the first three years of BJP rule in Karnataka as a bad dream and look at the honest governance provided after Yeddyurappa stepped down from power, says Sadananda Gowda, the former chief minister of Karnataka.

BJP ensured that Prajwal Revanna fled country: Congress

BJP ensured that Prajwal Revanna fled country: Congress

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Priyanka Gandhi asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will remain silent on the matter.

Police have cracked murder of Mahantesh: Gowda

Police have cracked murder of Mahantesh: Gowda

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Police have cracked the murder of S P Mahantesh, a whistle-blower in controversial land allotments by cooperative societies, and would identify the accused by Thursday evening, Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda said in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Is Modi Losing His Impact?

Is Modi Losing His Impact?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Today even those who support Prime Minister Modi feel there is a certain sense of listlessness in this government. What is it intending to achieve? This is not easy to say, notes Aakar Patel.

Gowda speaks on tie-ups & life's darkest day

Gowda speaks on tie-ups & life's darkest day

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Efforts like the United National Progressive Alliance are a 'result of some honest efforts but the real third force will come into being only in the post-poll scenario', he said while disagreeing that a third force was already in place. The 75-year old veteran socialist claimed his relationship with Congress leadership was 'never strained' though he was pained by the fact that none in the Congress camp tried to 'acknowledge' his efforts to keep away BJP.

Dissidence rocks Karnataka BJP over LS candidate list

Dissidence rocks Karnataka BJP over LS candidate list

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party's first list of 20 candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka has caused dissidence among leaders in the state with few claiming that they would switch over to Congress.

Vikas Gowda finishes eighth in discus throw

Vikas Gowda finishes eighth in discus throw

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

India's Vikas Gowda finished eighth in the men's discus throw at the London Olympics after a below-par effort on Tuesday night. The United States-based athlete hurled the 2kg disc to a distance of 64.79m in his first attempt, well below his personal best of 66.28m which he recorded in the run-up to the Games.

How Gowda plans to enhance safety and security

How Gowda plans to enhance safety and security

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Railway Minister proposed numerous steps to enhance passengers' safety.

BJP names Khattar, Gadkari, Piyush Goyal in 2nd list for LS polls

BJP names Khattar, Gadkari, Piyush Goyal in 2nd list for LS polls

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday named 72 more candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, including Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal and Anurag Singh Thakur, and former chief ministers Manohar Lal Khattar, Trivendra Singh Rawat and Basavaraj Bommai.

Kumaraswamy blames 'Shakunis' for family fight over Hassan seat

Kumaraswamy blames 'Shakunis' for family fight over Hassan seat

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The rift within former prime minister H D Deve Gowda's family over the Hassan ticket for the May 10 assembly polls widened on Tuesday, with Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy invoking the battle of 'Kurukshetra' in the epic Mahabharata to allege that some 'Shakunis' were trying to brainwash his brother H D Revanna.

Parties vie for Vokkaliga votes crucial in 100 Karnataka seats

Parties vie for Vokkaliga votes crucial in 100 Karnataka seats

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

The Old Mysuru region, the community's stronghold, comprises Ramanagara, Mandya, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Kodagu, Kolar, Tumakuru and Hassan districts.

Kumaraswamy eyes agriculture portfolio in new NDA govt

Kumaraswamy eyes agriculture portfolio in new NDA govt

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Janata Dal-Secular leader and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday hinted that his party was interested in the agriculture portfolio in the new National Democratic Alliance government.

GST To See Two Slab Rate Structure?

GST To See Two Slab Rate Structure?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Of the two rate structures on the table, one suggests tax slabs of 8 per cent, 16 per cent, and 24 per cent. The other proposes tax slabs at 9 per cent, 18 per cent, and 27 per cent.

Who Is This Ex-PM Blessing?

Who Is This Ex-PM Blessing?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Nikhil Kumaraswamy is Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy's son. He is also former prime minister H D Devegowda's grandson. Nikhil will contest the May 10 assembly election in Karnataka from the Ramanagara constituency.

CM Gowda set to sail through K'taka council bypoll

CM Gowda set to sail through K'taka council bypoll

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

As Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda prepares to face an acid test in the Karnataka legislative assembly on Thursday, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs have been locked up at the posh Golden Palms resort in the outskirts of Bangalore.

Most of Karnataka to be declared drought-hit

Most of Karnataka to be declared drought-hit

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The list of drought-hit taluks will be notified, following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's approval.

Prajwal Revanna arrested upon return, sent to 7-day police custody

Prajwal Revanna arrested upon return, sent to 7-day police custody

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Prajwal Revanna, the suspended Janata Dal-Secular MP facing sexual abuse allegations, was arrested on Friday upon his return from Germany, a month after he left the country in the wake of explicit videos of his alleged actions doing the rounds in Karnataka's Haasan.

K'taka: Gowda set to take oath, rival camp somber

K'taka: Gowda set to take oath, rival camp somber

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

D V Sadananda Gowda is all set to assume charge as new Karnataka chief minister on Thursday even as there was disquiet in the rival camp which lost out in the bitterly fought secret ballot.

I intend to unite the party in K'taka: Gowda

I intend to unite the party in K'taka: Gowda

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Karnataka's Chief Minister-designate D V Sadananda Gowda on Wednesday promised to give "pro-development and people-friendly" government as he sought to reach out to the rival camp in ruling Bharatiya Janata Party by saying he would seek to unite and take everybody into confidence.

Third Front to be launched on March 12: Gowda

Third Front to be launched on March 12: Gowda

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Former prime minister and Janata Dal-Secular supremo Deve Gowda on Monday announced the formation of the Third Front, an amalgamation of eight parties including the Left, and touted as a political alternative to the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Interview with Gowda: 'Railway budget not biased, it's for the common man'

Interview with Gowda: 'Railway budget not biased, it's for the common man'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda tells Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa that FDI in railways would be permitted only in infrastructure and not operations.

Tipu Sultan: Seer steps in, film on Vokkaliga chieftains dropped

Tipu Sultan: Seer steps in, film on Vokkaliga chieftains dropped

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Amid the raging controversy regarding Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda, the Vokkaliga chieftains who according to a section allegedly killed erstwhile Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan, a prominent seer of the community on Monday urged putting an end to the issue, citing lack of historical evidence in this regard.

Land purchases by Gowda family being probed

Land purchases by Gowda family being probed

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

In a tit-for-tat offensive against the family members of former prime minister H D Deve Gowda, the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka on Thursday ordered a probe into certain land deals said to have been made by them.

The Perils Of Political Abuse

The Perils Of Political Abuse

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'Leave aside the negative fallouts of phraseology like 'urban Naxals' and 'terrorists', both the BJP and the Congress have to re-discover themselves in the context of the 2024 election results, including those of the upcoming ones for Maharashtra and Jharkhand,' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Gowda family's assets worth over Rs 1,500 cr: BJP

Gowda family's assets worth over Rs 1,500 cr: BJP

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Taking the fight to the Janata Dal-Secular camp, a combative Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday released what it called the "charge-sheet" against the opposition party, alleging that the estimated worth of the known assets of the family of former prime minister H D Deve Gowda alone was over Rs 1,500 crore.

JD-S members support Gowda's stance

JD-S members support Gowda's stance

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

The Janata Dal Secular convention to discuss the ongoing power tussle in Karnataka started in Bangalore on Thursday. The main speakers are former PM and JD-S supremo H D Deve Gowda, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and Home minister Prakash.

'With Deve Gowda's blessings', JD-S leader Danish Ali joins BSP

'With Deve Gowda's blessings', JD-S leader Danish Ali joins BSP

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Ali said the JD-S did not have a large organisational structure in Uttar Pradesh, which sends most lawmakers to the Parliament.

Nirmala Sitharman set to make history with 7th consecutive Budget

Nirmala Sitharman set to make history with 7th consecutive Budget

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to create history when she presents her seventh straight Budget on Tuesday for the fiscal 2024-25, surpassing the record of former prime minister Morarji Desai. Sitharaman, who will turn 65 next month, was in 2019 appointed as India's first full-time woman finance minister when Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a decisive second term.

Gowda quits as K'taka CM, supporters try to stop him

Gowda quits as K'taka CM, supporters try to stop him

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Ending his 11-month tenure, D V Sadananda Gowda on Wednesday resigned as the Karnataka chief minister, paving the way for Jagadish Shettar to take over, but not before dramatic scenes were witnessed with his supporters trying to physically prevent him from stepping down.