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Yediyurappa tests COVID positive for 2nd time in 8 months

Yediyurappa tests COVID positive for 2nd time in 8 months

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The 78 year-old Yeddiyurappa was earlier hospitalised on August 2, 2020 after he tested positive for coronavirus.

MP govt crisis: Digvijaya Singh detained in Bengaluru

MP govt crisis: Digvijaya Singh detained in Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'MLAs said they're captive, (their) phones snatched away, there is police in front of every room. They're being followed 24X7'

After first time as PM, Deve Gowda eyes 2nd entry into RS

After first time as PM, Deve Gowda eyes 2nd entry into RS

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The JD-S, which has 34 seats in the assembly, is not in a position to win a seat in Rajya Sabha on its own and will need support from the Congress with its surplus votes. A minimum of 44 votes are required for candidates to win. If he wins, this will be the second Rajya Sabha entry for 87-year-old Gowda, the first time being in 1996 as PM.

Yeddyurappa files nomination papers from Shikaripura

Yeddyurappa files nomination papers from Shikaripura

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The BJP is has set its sight on regaining power by winning 150 out of 224 assembly seats.

Watch LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Watch LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Watch all debates LIVE from both the Houses.

Karnataka bypolls: Paramilitary forces arrive in Bengaluru

Karnataka bypolls: Paramilitary forces arrive in Bengaluru

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

"The central paramilitary forces have arrived in the city. One is from Bengaluru, another being grouped from Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Mysuru," Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner of Police (West division) Sanjeev M Patil said.

These Images Tell You How Loved Puneeth Was

These Images Tell You How Loved Puneeth Was

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who had seen Puneeth since his childhood, became emotional and was seen kissing his forehead before the last rites.

Watch LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Watch LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Yet another stormy day is expected at the House.

NIA questions 2 Congress MLAs over Bengaluru violence

NIA questions 2 Congress MLAs over Bengaluru violence

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Three people were killed after police opened fire on the night of August 11 to quell a mob that went on a rampage in a city locality, irked over a social media post allegedly put out by a Congress legislator's relative.

Aus great Sthalekar angered by BCCI's treatment of Veda

Aus great Sthalekar angered by BCCI's treatment of Veda

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Lisa Sthalekar said being looked after has become more important at the moment, with the pandemic wreaking havoc across the world.

Ex-Cong mayor named accused in B'luru violence case

Ex-Cong mayor named accused in B'luru violence case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The Central Crime Branch probing the August 11 violence in Bengaluru over an alleged inflammatory social media post, has filed a preliminary chargesheet in a local court, naming former Congress mayor R Sampath Raj as an accused.

Fmr K'taka CM Siddaramaiah tests COVID-19 positive

Fmr K'taka CM Siddaramaiah tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa is also undergoing treatment for coronavirus infection at the same Manipal Hospital.

Row erupts over iPhone being gifted to Karnataka MPs

Row erupts over iPhone being gifted to Karnataka MPs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The gift was given to 40 Karnataka MPs ahead of a meeting of them convened by Kumaraswamy in New Delhi to discuss state-related issues, including the Cauvery, to be taken up in the Parliament during the monsoon session beginning on Wednesday.

Will start work on Mekedatu: Yediyurappa brushes aside TN's objections

Will start work on Mekedatu: Yediyurappa brushes aside TN's objections

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

"I don't want to discuss Tamil Nadu or any other state. We have got every right and we are going to start the work," Yediyurappa said in response to a question on Tamil Nadu's objection to the Mekedatu project.

How Nokia is preparing for a bitter battle

How Nokia is preparing for a bitter battle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Behind a facade of calm Nokia is preparing for a bitter battle for market shares.

K'taka crisis: Cong-JDS in huddle; we're not sanyasis, says BJP

K'taka crisis: Cong-JDS in huddle; we're not sanyasis, says BJP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The 13 month-old Karnataka coalition government of JD-S and Congress slumped into crisis following the resignation of their 11 MLAs from the membership of the state assembly on Saturday.

Won't let go even 1 inch: Karnataka CM on border dispute with Maha

Won't let go even 1 inch: Karnataka CM on border dispute with Maha

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The Karnataka legislative assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution condemning the recent defacing of Shivaji Maharaj and Sangolli Rayanna's statues and burning of Kannada flag, and said such incidents will be considered as an act of sedition and strict action will be taken against those involved under 'Goonda Act.'

BJP is on an unprecedented witch-hunt to win one RS seat: Ahmed Patel

BJP is on an unprecedented witch-hunt to win one RS seat: Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Patel said the I-T raids on the Congress minister shows the utter desperation and frustration of the BJP.

Several Cong leaders backs Gandhi family for top post

Several Cong leaders backs Gandhi family for top post

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Several leaders, including many MPs, wrote to Sonia Gandhi, either calling for her to continue or urging Rahul Gandhi to take charge.

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.

Fighting COVID-19: Why washing hands is not enough

Fighting COVID-19: Why washing hands is not enough

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Shiva Kumar, 49 from Bangalore shares some tips to maintain hygiene.

Congress-JD-S accuse BJP of poaching their MLAs

Congress-JD-S accuse BJP of poaching their MLAs

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The Congress claimed that the BJP was "trying hard" to get their party's MLAs on their side".

In pix: Pookalam, sadhya and more Onam memories

In pix: Pookalam, sadhya and more Onam memories

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Rediff readers share their fondest Onam memories and photographs.

BJP buying MLAs with note ban cash: Digvijaya Singh

BJP buying MLAs with note ban cash: Digvijaya Singh

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The comments came in backdrop of the political crisis in Karnataka after some Congress-Janata Dal-Secular MLAs resigned and the 10 party legislators in Goa joining the BJP.

Karnataka floor test: Cong's Ramesh elected Speaker, BJP nominee withdraws

Karnataka floor test: Cong's Ramesh elected Speaker, BJP nominee withdraws

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Suresh Kumar said he was withdrawing his nomination following a direction from the BJP leadership.

Congress is not worthy of an alliance: Kumaraswamy

Congress is not worthy of an alliance: Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'There cannot be an alliance with Congress that does not honour the coalition dharma'

Not kidnapped by BJP: Hospitalised Cong MLA

Not kidnapped by BJP: Hospitalised Cong MLA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Mumbai police provided security to Patil, the legislator from Kagwad in Belgaum district, who arrived in Mumbai on Thursday and was hospitalised after he complained of chest pain.

Minister Eshwarappa complains to Guv against CM Yediyurappa

Minister Eshwarappa complains to Guv against CM Yediyurappa

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Eshwarappa, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Shivamogga and who had been a long time associate of Yediyurappa, met Governor Vajubhai Vala and submitted a five-page letter on "serious lapses and authoritarian way of running the administration" by the chief minister.

24 dead in Karnataka hospital due to oxygen shortage

24 dead in Karnataka hospital due to oxygen shortage

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Family members of the dead also staged a demonstration at the hospital and alleged there was a shorten of oxygen and raised slogans.

Karnataka to appeal in SC against Cauvery authority, panel

Karnataka to appeal in SC against Cauvery authority, panel

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The all-party meeting on the Cauvery issue decided that two senior officials nominated by the state government as its representatives to the authority and the committee would participate in the July 2 meeting to present Karnataka's views.

Pratibha rape case: Lifer for guilty cabbie

Pratibha rape case: Lifer for guilty cabbie

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Shivakumar, who was declared guilty by a Bangalore fast track court for the rape and murder of Pratibha Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm, was given a life term till death on Friday.

Karnataka Congress MLA files assault complaint against colleague

Karnataka Congress MLA files assault complaint against colleague

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

A case of attempt to murder was registered on Monday against Congress MLA J N Ganesh in connection with the alleged brawl with lawmaker colleague Anand Singh at a resort, police said.

'BSY wanted to get away'

'BSY wanted to get away'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'It was not the individual's decision. It was the collective decision (that BSY should resign).'

Dad, please pay for my treatment: Girl pleads before dying

Dad, please pay for my treatment: Girl pleads before dying

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The father allegedly sent goons with the help of TDP MLA Bonda Umamaheswara Rao to settle the issue.

Revealed: How the Congress won Karnataka

Revealed: How the Congress won Karnataka

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Rahul Gandhi deliberately kept himself in the background, because he knew he is yet to achieve the stature to talk to a politician as senior as Deve Gowda.

'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).

Karnataka govt stable, assures CM amid reports of poaching by BJP

Karnataka govt stable, assures CM amid reports of poaching by BJP

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

He, however, reiterated his allegation that the BJP was trying to lure MLAs of the ruling combine.

CAT 2008: The best way to tackle RC?

CAT 2008: The best way to tackle RC?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

To help you improve your skills and better you performance in the CAT, experts from Career Launcher hosted a chat with readers on September 19. The transcript.

Spotted: Hrithik, Priyanka in Singapore

Spotted: Hrithik, Priyanka in Singapore

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Reader Shivakumar Gopalan has sent us this photograph with the stars.

Rahul readies Congress for Karnataka polls

Rahul readies Congress for Karnataka polls

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Buoyed by the recent victories in bypolls, Rahul was keen to revamp the state unit.