News for 'Karnataka MLA'

Yediyurappa will not remain CM for long: BJP MLA

Yediyurappa will not remain CM for long: BJP MLA

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

There have been speculations in some quarters in recent times about the possible change in leadership, considering Yediyurappa's age.

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Within a week of assuming power, the Congress government in Karnataka has expanded its cabinet on Saturday, filling all posts.

Woman kidnapped, drugged, raped by Instagram friend in K'taka

Woman kidnapped, drugged, raped by Instagram friend in K'taka

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The woman and Althaf had been friends on Instagram for the last three months and both belonged to the same town (Karkala).

Basavaraj Bommai takes charge as CM of Karnataka

Basavaraj Bommai takes charge as CM of Karnataka

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday took charge as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka, ending months of speculation about the change of guard in the state.

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar questioned by ED in National Herald case

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar questioned by ED in National Herald case

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday questioned Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar in the National Herald money laundering case, officials said.

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna taken into custody

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna taken into custody

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The case was registered against Revanna, a former Minister and son of JD-S patriarch and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda and his confidant Sathish Babanna in Mysuru on Thursday night for allegedly abducting a woman.

Thaawarchand Gehlot takes oath as 19th Governor of Karnataka

Thaawarchand Gehlot takes oath as 19th Governor of Karnataka

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Thaawarchand Gehlot on Sunday took oath as the 19th Governor of Karnataka succeeding Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala.

JD-S suspends Prajwal Revanna over sex scandal

JD-S suspends Prajwal Revanna over sex scandal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The suspension came minutes after the party core committee that met in Hubballi recommended his suspension to its national president and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda, who is also Revanna's grandfather.

All you need to know about Siddaramaiah's Cabinet

All you need to know about Siddaramaiah's Cabinet

Rediff.com20 May 2023

This is a brief background of the new Cabinet Ministers.

Rahul in habit of making defamatory remarks: Guj MLA in affidavit

Rahul in habit of making defamatory remarks: Guj MLA in affidavit

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

He also accused Gandhi of making "unfair and contemptuous comments" against the court through his aides, associates and Congress leaders.

Blame game starts in JD-S after RS poll setback in Karnataka

Blame game starts in JD-S after RS poll setback in Karnataka

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The party leadership blamed two of its MLAs, Srinivas Gowda from Kolar and S R Srinivas from Gubbi, for betraying the party.

Karnataka girl students petition HC to allow hijab matching uniform

Karnataka girl students petition HC to allow hijab matching uniform

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Challenging the government order restricting the use of any cloth that can disturb peace, harmony and, law and order, the girls who petitioned in favour of hijab requested the Karnataka high court on Monday to allow them to wear Islamic headscarves of the colour of the school uniform.

Bengaluru bed scam: Cong demands arrest of Tejasvi Surya, BJP MLA

Bengaluru bed scam: Cong demands arrest of Tejasvi Surya, BJP MLA

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The opposition Congress on Thursday stepped up the attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka and demanded the arrest of party MP Tejasvi Surya and a party MLA, alleging they were behind the scam involving blocking of hospital beds meant for COVID patients in Bengaluru.

Will approach SC: Disqualified K'taka MLA

Will approach SC: Disqualified K'taka MLA

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Another disqualified rebel MLA from Maski, Pratap Gowda Patil, asked the voters in a video message not to panic and said they were confident of emerging victorious in the Supreme Court.

K'taka Cong leaders squabble over CM post as Siddaramaiah faces probe

K'taka Cong leaders squabble over CM post as Siddaramaiah faces probe

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

A verbal duel of sorts has erupted between two senior ministers -- M B Patil and Shivanand Patil -- about seniority as the yardstick to become the Chief Minister.

Saina hits out at Congress leader for sexist remark

Saina hits out at Congress leader for sexist remark

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Shivashankarappa made the controversial remark while addressing Congress party workers at Bunts Bhavan in the district recently.

Suspended Cong MLA Baig released after SIT questioning

Suspended Cong MLA Baig released after SIT questioning

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Baig, the MLA from Shivajinagar, was suspended from the Congress for his alleged anti-party activities as he had rebelled against the party leaders.

Congress MLA's son allegedly thrashes man, suspended from party

Congress MLA's son allegedly thrashes man, suspended from party

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that offenders should be punished to the full extent of law regardless of who they are.

SIT issues notice to Revanna, Prajwal in sexual abuse case

SIT issues notice to Revanna, Prajwal in sexual abuse case

Rediff.com1 May 2024

They have been asked to appear before SIT for investigation, they said.

Karnataka assembly approves anti-conversion bill, to take effect from May 17

Karnataka assembly approves anti-conversion bill, to take effect from May 17

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Amid opposition Congress's protest and walkout, the Karnataka legislative assembly on Wednesday okayed the anti-conversion bill, passed by the legislative council last week with minor amendments, that seeks to replace the ordinance that was in place to give effect to the bill.

ED raids ex-Karnataka minister Roshan Baig in Rs 4000 cr scam

ED raids ex-Karnataka minister Roshan Baig in Rs 4000 cr scam

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Officials said multiple premises of Baig and his associates are being raided by the agency under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Mayawati expels BSP MLA for skipping K'taka trust vote

Mayawati expels BSP MLA for skipping K'taka trust vote

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Mayawati on Sunday had directed Mahesh to vote in favour of the Kumaraswamy government, after he had said that he would skip the trust vote in the absence of any clear instructions from the high command.

10 reasons why Karnataka govt is in CRISIS

10 reasons why Karnataka govt is in CRISIS

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

10 reasons why the Congress-JD-S government is on the brink of collapse.

'Karnataka MLAs never left Mumbai; still in city'

'Karnataka MLAs never left Mumbai; still in city'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Congress MLA B C Patil also said the Bharatiya Janata Party is not involved (in footing the travel and accommodation bill).

UP cobbler rejects Rs 10 lakh, keeps slipper made by Rahul Gandhi

UP cobbler rejects Rs 10 lakh, keeps slipper made by Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The cobbler also said officials from various government departments also reached out to him to enquire about his problems ever since the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha made a surprise visit to his humble shop in the Vidhayak Nagar area on outskirts of Sultanpur, turning Chet into a local celebrity.

Prajwal Revanna speaks for 1st time over sex videos row

Prajwal Revanna speaks for 1st time over sex videos row

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The MP who is seeking re-election from Hassan on a JD-S ticket, shared a letter by his lawyer Arun G to the Deputy Superintendent of Police of the SIT, in which he has sought seven days' time to appear before the official because he is abroad.

MUDA scam: Withdraw showcause issued to CM, K'taka govt urges guv

MUDA scam: Withdraw showcause issued to CM, K'taka govt urges guv

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The council of ministers discussed the showcause notice, and alleged that it was a "gross misuse of the constitutional office' of the governor and said that a concerted effort is being made to destabilise a lawfully elected majority government in Karnataka for political considerations.

Shut your mouths: Shivakumar to Cong leaders over CM post

Shut your mouths: Shivakumar to Cong leaders over CM post

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Following this a Veearashaiva-Lingayat seer -- Srisaila Jagadguru Channa Siddharama Panditaradhya Swamiji on Friday said ministers from his community should be considered for the CM's post in case there is a leadership change, while also pitching for them to be given priority in the event of creation of additional Deputy CM posts.

Karnataka HC calls for govt report on radical outfits behind hijab row

Karnataka HC calls for govt report on radical outfits behind hijab row

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Karnataka high court on Friday said it has called for a report from the state government on the role of radical organisations behind the hijab controversy in the state.

Extend all possible support to Revanna's victims: Rahul writes to K'taka CM

Extend all possible support to Revanna's victims: Rahul writes to K'taka CM

Rediff.com4 May 2024

In a veiled attack on Modi, Rahul said he has never come across a senior public representative who has constantly chosen silence in the face of untold violence against women.

Upset over Congress MLA's remarks, Kumaraswamy threatens to quit

Upset over Congress MLA's remarks, Kumaraswamy threatens to quit

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

His comments a day after a ruling Congress MLA demanded that Siddaramaiah be made the chief minister again.

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.

Rebel K'taka Cong MLA hints at reconsidering resignation

Rebel K'taka Cong MLA hints at reconsidering resignation

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

While Nagaraj made no clear announcement of taking back resignation, the same was affirmed by Shivakumar while speaking to media outside Nagaraj's residence.

3 RS seats for BJP in Karnataka, 1 for Congress; JD-S draws a blank

3 RS seats for BJP in Karnataka, 1 for Congress; JD-S draws a blank

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka had the last laugh as it won all the three Rajya Sabha seats it had contested in, out of total of four from the state that went for polls on Friday, while the Congress managed to win only one of the two seats to which it had fielded its candidates.

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.

Lingayat leader Basavaraj Bommai to be new Karnataka CM

Lingayat leader Basavaraj Bommai to be new Karnataka CM

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The 61-year old leader will take oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka from Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at the Raj Bhavan on Wednesday at 11 am.

Govt hasn't lifted ban on hijab yet: Siddaramaiah

Govt hasn't lifted ban on hijab yet: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday clarified that the administration was only contemplating lifting the ban on wearing hijab in educational institutions in the state and a decision will be taken after holding discussions at the government level.

Nayab Singh Saini: BJP's surprise pick packs a punch

Nayab Singh Saini: BJP's surprise pick packs a punch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Months before the Haryana assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party replaced its strongman Manohar Lal Khattar as chief minister with low-profile OBC leader Nayab Singh Saini, a decision that surprised many.

Shah's visit to Karnataka: Bommai's exit denied, rejig expected soon

Shah's visit to Karnataka: Bommai's exit denied, rejig expected soon

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Denials poured in on change in the leadership in Karnataka, amid buzz over such a move by the Bharatiya Janata Party high command ahead of the assembly polls next year, as Union Minister Amit Shah was on a day-long visit to take part in various events in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Result tied, BJP knocks Abhishek Singhvi out of RS through lots

Result tied, BJP knocks Abhishek Singhvi out of RS through lots

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Amid cross-voting, BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan on Tuesday won the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh, defeating ruling Congress' Abhishek Manu Singhvi, officials said.