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Cauvery Water to TN: Karnataka to hold all party meet on Sunday to decide on next course of action
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the government's plan to appeal against the order to release water to Tamil Nadu. An all-party meeting is scheduled for July 14 to discuss next steps. The Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee's decision has caused protests among farmers in Mandya.
Karnataka aims to ensure proposed gig workers bill is ‘win-win for all’
The Karnataka government is planning to extend social security benefits to platform-based gig workers in Bengaluru. Tech firms have raised concerns, leading to a wider consultation. The proposed bill may include a fee on online transactions to fund welfare expenditure. The initiative follows discussions with various platforms and aims to protect workers' rights.
Karnataka’s proposed law for gig workers to impact business: IAMAI
IAMAI warns Karnataka Gig Workers Bill, 2024 impacts business ease. They urge 30-60 days consultation. Overlaps with central codes raise costs. Issues: health insurance, retirement funds, service costs, demand dips, termination notice, data sharing, dispute resolutions. Minister Santosh Lad included offline businesses, director liability in non-compliance scenarios.
MUDA scam: `BJP targeting me as I come from backward community,’ says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of Karnataka is facing accusations from the Opposition BJP regarding his alleged involvement in a Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment scam. The BJP is demanding his resignation over the allotment of plots to his wife in exchange for land. Siddaramaiah denies any wrongdoing and asserts that the allotments were lawful. The BJP is calling for a CBI investigation, citing concerns over the state police's impartiality. The political standoff between the CM and the BJP is intensifying, with both parties refusing to back down.
MUDA 'scam': Siddaramaiah claims conspiracy as he belongs to backward class and is CM second time
Siddaramaiah, Karnataka CM, denies fraud over MUDA land allotted to wife, Parvathi, claiming a BJP-led conspiracy. With B.Y. Vijayendra’s protest backed by J.P. Nadda, he highlights a Rs 62 crore compensation under MUDA’s 50:50 scheme and addresses undeclared 3.16 acres in an Election Commission complaint, questioning current BJP's targeting and calls for an inquiry.
Farmers urge non-NDA MPs to move pvt bills on MSP guarantee
Protesting farmers seek support from non-NDA MPs for MSP guarantee legislation through private members' bills before the upcoming budget session. Initiating discussions with MPs from key agrarian states, the farmers aim to address their demands through parliamentary channels.
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India's lawyers, activists protest against new criminal laws
Indian lawyers and activists are calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to halt the implementation of new criminal laws, arguing they will increase litigation in an overburdened justice system and grant excessive powers to police. The new laws, effective since July 1, replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the 1973 Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872. They expand police powers, introduce the death penalty for gang-rape of minors, and impose strict deadlines for judicial rulings. Critics say the laws will complicate legal work, increase litigation, and potentially lead to police abuse.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rejects BJP's demand for CBI probe into MUDA "scam"
The MUDA had allotted plots to Parvathi under a 50:50 ratio scheme in lieu of over three acres of her land, which the authority had acquired for developing a residential layout. The controversial scheme envisages allotting 50 per cent of developed land to the land loser in lieu of undeveloped land acquired for forming layouts.
Karnataka: Vijayendra, Ashoka arrested as BJP lays seige to CM's home over MUDA, Valmiki scam, price hikes
Protests in Karnataka escalate over alleged MUDA scam, demanding CBI inquiry. Demonstrators call for CM's resignation amid accusations of irregular site allocations and corruption. The controversy expands to Mysuru district, with protests planned inside the state legislature. Allegations of corruption involve the managing director of the Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.
BJP accuses Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s family of accepting 14 pricey plots illegally alloted in Mysuru
In a sensational turn of events, the controversy escalates as revelations surface about gifted land, MUDA's involvement in plot cancellations, and the ongoing investigation into the Mysore Urban Development Authority's actions. The plot compensation scheme, CBI investigation demands, and the 50:50 ratio basis for awarding plots to landowners add fuel to the political firestorm surrounding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family.
BJP leaders take out protest march to Karnataka CM's residence, taken into preventive custody
On Wednesday, opposition BJP leaders attempted to besiege the Karnataka chief minister's office-cum-residence, alleging rampant corruption by the ruling Congress government. They were prevented and taken into custody. Among the leaders were BJP state president B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, and former ministers. The BJP claims a Rs 4,000 crore scam in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), implicating Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife, and a cover-up in a Rs 180 crore Valmiki Corporation scam, which allegedly led to an official's suicide. Ashoka demanded a CBI investigation into the MUDA scam.
For NRI quota in government medical colleges, Karnataka govt wants 500 additional MBBS seats
The Karnataka government has urged the Centre to approve extra MBBS seats in autonomous government medical colleges under the Department of Medical Education starting from the academic year 2025-26. Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil stated that he has formally requested the Chairman of the National Medical Commission (NMC) to authorize a 15% NRI quota by creating 508 additional supernumerary MBBS seats across 22 government medical colleges in the state.
Karnataka BJP demands Siddaramaiah’s resignation amidst Valmiki scam investigation and soaring prices
The Congress government in Karnataka has been accused of playing politics with the chief minister and deputy CM posts, leading to fuel and milk price hikes and scams in government departments. Opposition leader R Ashoka has called for the CM to resign, accusing him of "eating 80% of the funds." The scam broke out after a KMVSTDC officer committed suicide over alleged corruption.
Valmiki Corporation scam: BJP to hold statewide protest demanding Karnataka CM's resignation
Valmiki Corporation scam: The BJP in Karnataka plans to hold statewide protests on June 28 demanding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation over financial irregularities in the KMVSTDC. BJP ST Morcha State President Hanumanthu stated that protests will occur in all districts and major villages until the CM steps down. The alleged Rs 187 crore scam involves misuse of funds transferred to over 700 bank accounts. Nagendra's resignation is seen as insufficient, with calls for mass resignations.
Karnataka BJP protests fuel price hike with cycle jatha, party workers detained
Karnataka BJP has staged a 'cycle jatha' in various locations across the state to protest the state government's hike in fuel rates. Workers in Bengaluru were detained midway, calling the detention unconstitutional. The party accused the government of suppressing protests and urged the people to revolt against the government.
"Khata-khat...": BJP slams Congress over fuel hike in Karnataka, says our government brought down prices
Puri emphasised that the Centre has taken steps to lower the prices of petrol and diesel. He noted that in states governed by parties opposed to the BJP, the prices of petroleum products remained higher. Puri highlighted that BJP-led states responded to the Modi government's reduction in excise duty by also reducing VAT, which contributed to lowering the prices of petrol and diesel in those states.
Siddaramaiah blames GST regime for taxes on autofuel, even as BJP takes out bullock-cart protest
CM Siddaramaiah blames GST regime for fuel price hike, leading to protests by BJP leaders. Petrol price in Bengaluru now Rs 102.84, diesel Rs 88.95.
CM Siddaramaiah challenges BJP to stage demo against Centre over injustice to Karnataka
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenged the BJP to protest against the Centre's treatment of the state, citing fuel price hikes and lack of central funds. He criticized the BJP for failing to address issues like rising petrol prices despite lower crude oil costs. Siddaramaiah highlighted discrepancies in fund allocation and accused the BJP of neglecting Karnataka's development needs.
Karnataka defends fuel price hike amidst growing outrage; BJP to protest statewide
While Industries minister MB Patil on Sunday defended the hike, saying the money was necessary for funding the state’s guarantee schemes, citizens took to social media to express their dissatisfaction, with the topic generating over 11,000 posts on X.
BJP to stage protests across Karnataka against fuel price hike
The BJP in Karnataka is set to protest against the recent hike in petrol and diesel prices, following the state government's decision to increase sales tax on fuel. The hike has led to a Rs 3 per litre increase in petrol prices and a Rs 3.5 per litre increase in diesel prices. State BJP President B Y Vijayendra criticized the Chief Minister for the decision, calling it desperate and aimed at resource mobilization. Protests are planned across the state, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the hike.
Kannada star Darshan's fans flock to Bengaluru police station, demanding his release
The actor, known by his first name, was arrested while he was at a gym in the city of Mysuru and brought to Bengaluru, about two hours away, and was due to appear in a local court, media reported.
Will decide based on SIT report, says CM on BJP's demand for sacking Minister over charges
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has not sought resignation of Minister B Nagendra amid allegations of illegal money transfer from Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. Decision to be based on SIT probe. Accounts superintendent Chandrashekhar P's suicide revealed unauthorized transfer of Rs 187 crore, involving corporation's MD J G Padmanabh.
Bengaluru airport suspends controversial vehicle entry fee after protests
BIAL suspends entry fee for arrival pick-up lanes at Kempegowda International Airport after protests. Charges for vehicles based on registration plates was criticized. Speed trap cameras have been installed on Kempegowda International Airport Road to curb road traffic accidents
Karnataka sex tapes: Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar trade charges as JDS workers hold protests
JDS supporters held demonstrations in Hassan, urging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to remove Deputy CM DK Shivakumar from the Cabinet over allegations of involvement in distributing pen drives containing explicit videos. They called for the case to be transferred to the CBI for an unbiased investigation.
Karnataka: BJP, Muslim organisations to hold bandh protesting Neha Hiremath murder
Neha Hiremath, a first-year MCA student in Hubballi’s BVB College, was stabbed to death on the campus by accused Fayaz Khondunaik. The BJP has been alleging the ‘Love Jihad’ angle in the murder incident, as the accused allegedly attacked her for rejecting him. He has been arrested.
Criminal case over protest march: Karnataka CM moves SC to save himself from appearance before special court
CM Siddaramaiah challenges criminal proceedings against him in Supreme Court, questioning validity of special court case for participating in protest march against BJP minister. High Court declines to quash arrest warrant, imposes fine. CM prepares to lead Karnataka Government protest in Delhi. Justice Dixit emphasizes equality before the law.
Delhi Chalo: Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of detaining Karnataka’s farmers in MP, demands their immediate release
Siddaramaiah, in a statement, accused the Centre of playing a role behind what he termed as arrests. “Looking at the current actions of Narendra Modi's government, it seems their main aim is to intimidate the farmers into submission,” the CM said.
Karnataka received ₹2,85,452 cr in last decade, 3.5 times more than during UPA rule: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar along with party MLAs held a dharna today at Jantar Mantar here to protest against the "injustice" done to the state in the devolution of taxes and grants-in-aid over the past few years.
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