"The RSS has always opposed the core values of our constitution -- secularism and socialism. Now, their leaders are once again saying these words should be removed from the Preamble. This is not a casual remark -- it is part of a long-standing agenda to reshape India's democracy in their ide
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday dismissed remarks made by Minister KN Rajanna suggesting possible political changes in the state, saying it is better to ignore such statements.
"60 per cent of the funds that come from the centre are utilised for corruption. The Congress MLAs are angry. BR Patil says that the money received for the Awas Yojana in his constituency, he does not know where it went... Sarfaraz Khan speaks to him, and the audio is leaked. Sarfaraz Kha
Amid rising tensions over land acquisition in Channarayapatna taluka, Karnataka Minister MB Patil on Tuesday assured farmers that no further land acquisition will take place, following several farmer-friendly decisions after a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and farmer representativ
According to an official release, the Chief Minister informed the Finance Minister that Karnataka's share in tax devolution had declined significantly under the 15th Finance Commission, from 4.713 per cent to 3.647 per cent, amounting to a reduction of over 23 per cent.
"In many departments, files for work don't move. The ministers are not available on the phone. The government should make a rule that no file should remain with any department for more than a stipulated time... The government has no control over the officials. They (govt officials) don't wor
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday during his visit to the national capital. He was accompanied by Karnataka Ministers KJ George, HC Mahadevappa, Satish Jarkiholi, and State Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh.
"Congress MLA BR Patil has alleged that there is rampant corruption in the Housing department. The allegation he has made is that without paying a bribe, the common man is not getting houses allotted in rural areas. One more Congress MLA Raju Kage, has stated that he is frustrated. The grant
"What BR Patil said is absolutely true... Same situation is being created for me too... It wouldn't be surprising if I submit my resignation to the CM in the next two days", Kage told ANI here on Monday.
"Every day, one or the other MLA cries, but the whole government, including the CM, is silent. That means they have agreed that there is a huge amount of corruption in the state. Financially, it has gone broke. Ministers are writing open letters instead of speaking in the cabinet..." Bomm
According to a press statement, speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Haveri District BJP President, Virupakshappa Ballari here on Monday, he said the enthusiasm shown by the party workers today has brought fresh energy. They organized the party even while in power and continued