News for 'Karnataka Cabinet'

All problems over: Yeddyurappa

All problems over: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Monday said problems arising out of dissident activities that recently gripped his government are over and the focus now is on relief works in flood-hit areas.

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed India's preparedness to deal with the virus amid mounting global concern over increasing number of cases in China and several other countries.

No simultaneous polls without 5 Constitutional amendments, says EC

No simultaneous polls without 5 Constitutional amendments, says EC

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

The views were asked for by the law ministry as part of a Cabinet note on the subject.

Sunday reshuffle: 9 new ministers to take oath

Sunday reshuffle: 9 new ministers to take oath

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Portfolios of more than half-a-dozen ministers are expected to be changed.

AP House gives nod to 5% quota for Kapu community

AP House gives nod to 5% quota for Kapu community

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

To enable the 5 per cent quota for the Kapus, the Centre will have to include it in Schedule 9 of the Constitution so as to insulate it from court's scrutiny.

Jayalalithaa takes oath as Tamil Nadu legislator

Jayalalithaa takes oath as Tamil Nadu legislator

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Days after securing a thumping victory in the R K Nagar by-poll in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa took oath on Saturday as member of the Legislative Assembly.

Lakhs bid tearful adieu to Walking God Shivakumara Swami

Lakhs bid tearful adieu to "Walking God" Shivakumara Swami

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Swami, who headed the Sree Siddaganga Mutt, breathed his last at the age of 111 on Monday at 11.44 am.

Pulses touch Rs 210/kg; 5,800 tonnes seized from hoarders

Pulses touch Rs 210/kg; 5,800 tonnes seized from hoarders

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Government acts against hoarders, over 5,800 tonnes of pulses seized

50 days extra work under MGNREGA for drought-hit areas: Govt

50 days extra work under MGNREGA for drought-hit areas: Govt

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

At present, 100 days of work is provided to rural job card holders under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

K'taka: BJP MP, New Life convenor under IB radar

K'taka: BJP MP, New Life convenor under IB radar

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa who announced this following a Cabinet meeting said that IB sleuths had been directed to keep a tab on the activities of both Samuel and Sangliana, who incidentally was the former police commissioner of Bengaluru.

Lok Sabha adjourns after passing Transgender bill, Rajya Sabha does no business

Lok Sabha adjourns after passing Transgender bill, Rajya Sabha does no business

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Monday was the fourth consecutive day, proceedings were washed out over the Rafale jet deal and Cauvery issues.

Modi took away Rafale contract from HAL and gave it to his friend: Rahul

Modi took away Rafale contract from HAL and gave it to his friend: Rahul

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Taking potshots at the prime minister, Gandhi said he should stop talking about the past and start doing his work.

HRD goes from Smriti to Javadekar, I&B from Jaitley to Naidu

HRD goes from Smriti to Javadekar, I&B from Jaitley to Naidu

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who inducted 19 new ministers into his Cabinet on Tuesday has carried out major changes in the portfolios of his top ministers.

Rains lash Kerala again; toll rises to 163 in 2 states

Rains lash Kerala again; toll rises to 163 in 2 states

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Around six lakh people have been housed in over 2000 relief camps in the two states.

Violence mars Bengaluru's business-friendly image

Violence mars Bengaluru's business-friendly image

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Most technology companies such as Infosys and Wipro, multinationals such as Amazon and IBM, and start-ups such as Flipkart have made the city their home thanks to its salubrious climate, cosmopolitan culture, and the ability to get talent locally

Yeddyurappa to consult AG on Hogenakkal

Yeddyurappa to consult AG on Hogenakkal

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Friday said his government would consult the Advocate General on Tamil Nadu's Hogenakkal drinking water project, which he had opposed in the run up to the polls. Uday Holla was appointed as the Advocate General of Karnataka.

Additional five million pilgrims flock Sabarimala

Additional five million pilgrims flock Sabarimala

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Additional police force had been rushed to the Sabarimala hill shrine in Kerala in view of the heavy rush of pilgrims, Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan said.

Income limit for OBC 'creamy layer' raised

Income limit for OBC 'creamy layer' raised

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The government also ruled out having a re-look at the present reservation system.

Congress govt in K'taka overturns BJP decision on cow slaughter

Congress govt in K'taka overturns BJP decision on cow slaughter

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has decided to restore the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 1964, that governs the slaughter of cattle in the state, Law Minister T B Jayachandra told reporters

Yeddyurappa will discuss Hogenakkal with TN CM

Yeddyurappa will discuss Hogenakkal with TN CM

Rediff.com29 May 2008

On the eve of his assuming office, Karnataka Chief Minister-designate B S Yeddyurappa on Thursday said he would lead a delegation to Tamil Nadu to discuss the controversial Hogenakkal drinking water project that has seen a lot of bad blood between the two states.

George Fernandes, former defence minister, dies at 88

George Fernandes, former defence minister, dies at 88

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

One of the most prominent leaders of the socialist movement in the 1970s, George Fernandes was a senior Janata Dal leader before he founded the Samata Party.

Ikea's Rs 5,000 crore mega plan for Uttar Pradesh

Ikea's Rs 5,000 crore mega plan for Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The company is likely to sign a MoU with the Yogi Adityanath government for opening retail stores in the important towns of the state.

Tribute: Jaitley it was who brought Modi to Delhi

Tribute: Jaitley it was who brought Modi to Delhi

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

'Jaitley was one of the earliest politicians to sense the changing political scenario in Delhi. He had closely watched the rise of the BJP and declining fortunes of the Congress party during the L K Advani era. But it was between 2009 and 2014 as the Leader of the Opposition that he began to read the tea leaves. 'And thus it was that he introduced Modi-Amit Shah duo to Lutyens Delhi,' says senior journalist R Rajagopalan who had known Jaitley since 1975.

Modi's soil health card plan: BJP-ruled states among worst performers

Modi's soil health card plan: BJP-ruled states among worst performers

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh (all BJP-ruled), Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Assam, West Bengal and Kerala are among the worst performers.

BJP trying to bribe its way to power, says Kumaraswamy

BJP trying to bribe its way to power, says Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Kumaraswamy made the stunning claim that the BJP offered the MLAs of his party Rs 100 crore and ministerial berths.

Could Centre have avoided TN's contempt plea in Cauvery case?

Could Centre have avoided TN's contempt plea in Cauvery case?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

A possible, easier and less-complicated way for the Centre would have been to approach the SC with the same queries much earlier, before a ground-swell of popular sentiments and consequent political tensions had built up in Tamil Nadu, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi Wave 2.0 crashes over Opposition

Modi Wave 2.0 crashes over Opposition

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The National Democratic Alliance, led by strong man Narendra Modi secured a whopping 352 of 542 seats, making it evident that his message of muscular nationalism, security and Hindu pride had worked wonders.

Siddaramaiah hands over controversial watch to assembly speaker

Siddaramaiah hands over controversial watch to assembly speaker

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Siddaramaiah's dramatic gesture came when the House reassembled after two adjournments with the BJP and the JDS persisting with their demand for a discussion on the issue.

Sheila Dikshit: The affable CM who transformed Delhi

Sheila Dikshit: The affable CM who transformed Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

As the longest serving woman chief minister who ruled the city state for three consecutive terms from 1998 to 2013, Dikshit ushered in an era of all-round development that transformed Delhi into a world class capital.

Bangalore will now have a metro rail

Bangalore will now have a metro rail

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

The project will take five years to be completed.

Modi using govt machinery to intimidate Opposition: Mamata

Modi using govt machinery to intimidate Opposition: Mamata

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

She wondered why PM Modi is not removing his own cabinet secretary or the Union home secretary, if he was so 'fond of making last-minute changes'.

Centre says no nod given to rename West Bengal; Mamata writes to PM

Centre says no nod given to rename West Bengal; Mamata writes to PM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Changing a state's name requires constitutional amendment and it is done after taking into consideration all relevant factors, he said.

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The highest number of confirmed cases are from Maharashtra (748), followed by Tamil Nadu at 571 and Delhi with 523 cases. Cases in Telangana have gone up to 321, in Kerala to 314, in Uttar Pradesh to 305, while the number of cases has gone up to 274 in Rajasthan.

Centre destroying federal system: 4 CMs back Kejriwal

Centre destroying federal system: 4 CMs back Kejriwal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Mamata Banerjee, Karnataka's H D Kumaraswamy, Andhra Pradesh's N Chandrababu Naidu and Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan rallied behind their Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, who is on a sit-in at the Lieutenant Governor's office for six days, and sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in solving what they termed a "constitutional crisis".

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Labour law changes for three years may not be enough as it takes a couple of years for factories to build and operations at a proper scale start only in the third or fourth year.

Yediyurappa says Cong distorting statement on rebels

Yediyurappa says Cong distorting statement on rebels

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The Congress also said they would mention the matter before the Supreme Court on Monday.

Kumaraswamy seeks trust vote, asks Speaker to fix time

Kumaraswamy seeks trust vote, asks Speaker to fix time

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The embattled Janata Dal-Secular leader also said he was ready for everything and that he was not here to cling to power.

Centre to probe 'snooping' on woman by Modi govt

Centre to probe 'snooping' on woman by Modi govt

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

The Centre on Thursday decided to appoint a commission of inquiry into the "snooping" on a woman in Gujarat allegedly at the behest of Bharatiya Janata Party's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Maha to approach Centre on Almatty water level

Maha to approach Centre on Almatty water level

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

The Maharashtra government has decided to approach the centre to ensure that the Karnataka government does not store water over the level of 509 metres in the Almatty dam.\n\n

Govt hopes to sell Air India, lease Ashok hotel next fiscal

Govt hopes to sell Air India, lease Ashok hotel next fiscal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

'The target for next year is unlikely to be more than that of this year. The more you divest in any cycle, the less your potential pipeline for the next,' said an official. 'The first two issues we want to tackle and complete in FY20 are Air India and Hotel Ashok.'