Karnataka News

Siddaramaiah's Son Flouts Congress Gag Order, Reiterates Father Will Remain Karnataka CM For 5 Years

Notably, Yathindra hasn't been issued a showcause notice for his repeated remarks, even as other MLAs and party leaders who commented on the leadership issue have received notices.

Creamy Layer Income Bars Candidate From OBC Reservation, Rules Karnataka HC

Under Karnatakas 2018 creamy-layer criteria, any individual whose parents annual income exceeds Rs 8 lakh is considered part of the creamy layer, therefore not eligible for OBC.

Grave Urgency: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Flags Tur Dal Price Crash, Urges PM Modi To Intervene

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah warned that a procedural delay in approving procurement at the Union Government level is placing farmers under avoidable and unjustifiable risk

Karnataka HC Stays State Govt's Order Granting Paid Period Leave To Women Employees

The Bench also questioned the government on whether it had consulted stakeholders or allowed for objections before framing the policy.

Karnataka High Court stays governments order mandating one-day monthly menstrual leave for women employees

Petitioners said that there exists no provision in the concerned statutes to grant leave during menstrual cycle and hence the government had no power to introduce additional leave through a notification.

Karnataka Council to Debate Kittur, Kalyana Karnataka Issues

The special debate will take place on Wednesday after the Question Hour, Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti announced

Recruitment Scam Row Hits Karnataka Legislative Council; Congress MLC Alleges Favouritism

Congress MLC Nagaraj Yadav accused the Council Chairman of nepotism in hiring eight, demanding transparency and warning of a formal complaint.

No Ambulance For 2 Hours, Karnataka Patient Taken To Hospital In Goods Carrier

A major lapse in emergency medical response has come to light in Karnataka after a critically ill patient allegedly failed to get a 108 ambulance for more than two hours, forcing a local resident to transport the patient to the hospital in a goods ca

Landowners urge HUDCO to withhold funding for BBC project

BENGALURU: Farmers and site owners affected by the Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC) project have urged Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) to withhold funding to the project, warning the project faces major legal, financial, and operational risks. In a letter dated December 8, the PRR Raitha Haagu Niveshanadharara Sangha (PRR farmer and site owners association) said the land acquisition scheme has lapsed, compensation is based on suppressed values, and excess land is being acquired without purpose, risking the project becoming a Non- performing Asset (NPA). The letter also notes that the Supreme Court has directed the Karnataka High Court to hear all PRR-related petitions as per law and on merits, exposing the project to full judicial scrutiny and increasing the risk of an adverse verdict. They also warned HUDCO of a major financial shock due to what they describe as suppressed land valuation. They allege that the guideline value for PRR lands was artificially lowered by over 60% in 2016, and that the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is now offering compensation based on this reduced value. Landowners, meanwhile, are demanding compensation under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013, which would peg compensation at market rates. Any such ruling, they argue, would push land costs that are already estimated at over Rs 27,000 crore are far beyond viability for a Public-private partnership (PPP) model. Operational risks were also highlighted, including BDAs plan to acquire more than 426 acres of what the group calls unnecessary land, such as outdated toll-plaza areas and land for BMTC and truck terminals for which other land banks already exist. The group said BDA has not submitted an updated Detailed Project Report (DPR) or an accurate list of land realignments to the High Court, raising concerns over transparency and feasibility. Urging HUDCO to exercise utmost caution, the signatories said any funding decision should be suspended until the High Court delivers a clear ruling on the validity of land acquisition, compensation under the LARR Act, and the question of excess land.

Promotion cant be withheld on contemplation of disciplinary action: Karnataka HC

BENGALURU: Noting that promotioncannot be withheld on mere contemplation of disciplinary action yet to crystalise into a charge sheet against an employee as on the date of assessment for promotion, the Karnataka High Court directed the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) to promote Assistant Accounts Officer Maruthi Rao to the post of Accounts Officer with effect from April 2018 and give all consequential benefits. A charge sheet surfacing years after the Departmental Promotion Committee convened cannot retrospectively deprive the petitioner of a promotion that he was rightfully due and ought to have been granted upon the fair assessment of his representation. The corporation appears to have proceeded in blissful disregard of settled doctrine pertaining to commencement and pendency of disciplinary proceedings, thereby acting in blatant contravention of the governing principles of Service Jurisprudence, said Justice M Nagaprasanna, allowing the petition filed by Maruthi Rao from Dharwad. The petitioner sought directions to the KPTCL to give him a promotion to the post of Accounts Officer with effect from April 16, 2018. Owing to certain omissions and commissions, pending initiation of disciplinary proceedings, the petitioner was placed under suspension, which was revoked after three months. His juniors were accorded promotions. Long thereafter, on October 29, 2021, a charge sheet was issued against several others alleging offences of certain misconduct. The said charge sheet is pending consideration. The petitioner then submits a representation on July 12, 2024, claiming promotion on the score that, as on the date on which the petitioner and others were assessed for promotion, his case could not have been ignored, as there was no charge sheet on the said date. The court noted that the charge sheet was issued only on October 29, 2021, nearly four years subsequent to a meeting of the Departmental Promotion Committee, which had, on April 16, 2018, accorded promotion to the juniors of the petitioner. The petitioner on the said date, admittedly, did not suffer any disqualification and yet his case was excluded for promotion, the court added.

RGUHS ups affiliation fee; students to take hit

The great Indian consumer reset; Maha, Karnataka top crypto TDS collections

PW clocked a profit of Rs 69.7 crore, compared with Rs 41.1 crore a year ago. This is particularly surprising, since it clocked a loss of Rs 127 crore in the June quarter.

SC to hear review plea on ISKCON Temple on January 22

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on January 22, next year, a petition filed by ISKCON India seeking review of its earlier May 16 verdict holding that the Hare Krishna temple in Bengaluru belongs to ISKCON Society of the city. A three-judge bench of the apex court, headed by Justice M M Sundresh, and also comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Satish Chandra Sharma, issued notice to ISKCON Bangalore, and decided to review the May 16 verdict on January 22, 2026. While admitting the review petition filed by ISKCON India and other similar petitions for hearing in the ongoing dispute, the apex court sought the response of the Bengaluru faction of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and other parties in the ongoing dispute. List the matter on 22.01.2026 at 3:00pm for directions, only for the purpose of ensuring that notices have been served on all the respondents. We further make it clear that on the date to be fixed for hearing, the question of review jurisdiction as well as issues on merits will be heard and considered, said, the apex court in its December 3, order, accessed by the TNIE . It also added that the applications for listing Review Petitions in open Court and for oral hearing are allowed. Applications for permission to file additional documents and for and for permission to file fresh documents are allowed. The court also in its December 3 order, noted that Vikas Singh Jangra, AOR (Advocate on Record) accepted the notice on behalf of the respondent- ISKCON, Bangalore and Kartik Seth, for another respondent Madhupant Das. The apex court also directed the parties to complete the pleadings within a period of six weeks from the date of service of notice. Counsel appearing for the parties are permitted to file their respective convenience compilation(s), said the court. It is to he noted that the top court on May 16 had set aside the Karnataka High Courts May 2011 order giving control of the Bengaluru temple to the Mumbai faction of ISKCON. On October 28, the over 25-year-old legal dispute between Mumbai and Bengaluru factions of ISKCON over control of the Bengaluru temple was revived after a two-judge bench of the apex court delivered a split decision on the review plea of ISKCON India seeking review of the May 16 verdict. While Justice JK Maheshwari found substance in the plea of ISKCON India and agreed to hear the matter in open court, Justice AG Masih dismissed the review petitions filed in the matter saying there is no error apparent on the face of record or any merit in the Review Petitions warranting reconsideration of the May 16 judgment. Following this, the matter was placed before the Chief Justice of India for constituting a larger bench and a three-judge bench was formed to consider the multiple review petitions filed in the case.

Greater Bengaluru Authority rolls out daily chicken-rice diet for citys stray dogs

Activists claim Greater Bengaluru Authority has shifted 200-odd stray dogs to animal birth control centres

Govt eyes 1.2k acres of land for industry, Vijayapura ryots unite in protest

When magnet fails to attract: Villagers segue identity into their local schools, resist merger into Karnataka Public School

Winter is here & many are bending the knee in Bengaluru

Amid corruption claim and no-trust buzz, Horatti leaves Belagavi in a huff

Cannot have uniform rates for surgeries in govt hospitals: Minister

Greater Bengaluru Authority flags over 1,000 dangerous trees as urbanisation weakens root systems

Set aside 20% excise revenue to treat ill drunkards, say BJP MLC

Badami to host Chalukya Utsava after 8-year hiatus

Tamil Nadu urges CWMA against permitting Karnatakas projects not recognised by CWDT, Supreme Court

Activists flay tunnel-flyover project for Hebbal-Airport road

Tenders for the project will likely be called in January: BDA

Infy Foundation, GoSports kickstart Gear for Gold

Karnataka high court sets aside rape & abduction conviction over retrospective application of law

Woman dies after daughter, grandson commit suicide

Stress at authority: GBAs grievance backlog balloons to 25k

Deadly Goa nightclub fire prompts Bengaluru police to boost NY Eve security

Birth rate, not Karnataka Public Schools, to be blamed for poor enrolment: Congress

Centenary Tribute Update: Statue for H C Srikantaiah in Hirisave - Deccan Herald

Centenary Tribute Update: Statue for H C Srikantaiah in Hirisave Deccan Herald

Pipes, LED panels stolen from signboard near police chowki in Bengaluru

74 medical seats vacant; dental filled in Karnataka

Big home, bigger fee? Rule sparks fresh divide across apartment communities

SC Notice to Karnataka Cm Over Election Freebies

After returning to power in Karnataka, the Congress party implemented the 5-guarantee schemes one after the other.

Bank penalised for unauthorised withdrawal from customers account

High court breather for bull-taming events in Haveri

Man cuts wifes hair to perform black magic to get a male child

BJP criticises Cong govt and plans a protest over farmers issues

Ancient Idols Found: Stone Deities Unearthed in Cauvery River Near Srirangapatna - Deccan Herald

Ancient Idols Found: Stone Deities Unearthed in Cauvery River Near Srirangapatna Deccan Herald

Belagavi police foil MES plans to hold Marathi Mahamelava

Flight operations stopped at Kalaburagi Airport despite public demand

Police again thwart job aspirants protest rally in Dharwad, cite law and order concerns

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Farmers protest in front of Gescom demanding 3-phase power supply to pumpsets

Karnataka Reports Decline in Beer Sales

Beer Sales Dip Nearly 20% in Karnataka, Govt Cites Weather Impact

Parents income puts candidate in creamy layer, Karnataka high court upholds rejection

Karnataka fast-tracks GoaTamnarpower line through Western Ghats

Yeshwantpur station revamp: East nears completion, west lags

SMAT | Murasinghs all-round show helps Tripura pip Karnataka

Virat, Kushagra continue fine form as Jharkhand tops Group D with an all-win record; opener Sai Sudharsans unbeaten 55-ball 101 takes Tamil Nadu past Saurashtra

Reserve part of Excise revenue for treatment of liver cirrhosis: BJP MLCs

Hyd Students Turn Daily Challenges Into AI solutions

Sixty-four teams from Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Odisha brought ideas shaped by everyday concerns they see at home and in school: Reports

Post GST rate rationalisation, Karnataka govt. mulls ways to tackle revenue mobilisation challenges

The government could be looking at streamlining guarantee scheme beneficiaries, ending old schemes that do not serve meaningful purpose and cutting down on expenditures on human resources as part of belt tightening exercise

South Bengaluru emerging as Karnatakas green capital

Womans murder case cracked within 24 hours

The Ranebennur police have cracked the murder case of a woman within 24 hours with the arrest of the womans acquaintance who has confessed to committing the crime

KPRS to stage protest outside Gescom demanding uninterrupted power supply to pump sets

The Karnataka Pranta Raitha Sangha will stage a protest in front of Gescom office in Kalaburagi city on Tuesday (December 9), demanding reliable daytime three-phase power for agricultural pump sets and immediate replacement of burnt transformers and snapped wires across the district

KKCCI demands immediate restoration of KalaburagiBengaluru flight, flags government inaction

Navjot Kaur Sidhu suspended from Congress after row over 'Rs 500 crore to become CM' remark

CHANDIGARH: After a backlash over her 'Rs 500 crore for chief minister's chair' remark, Congress leader Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu has been suspended from the primary membership of the party with immediate effect. Days after claiming that it costs Rs 500 crore to become Punjab Chief Minister and making utterances against her party colleagues, Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu was placed under suspension by Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu is hereby suspended from the primary membership of the party with immediate effect, read the order issued on Monday evening. Senior Congress leader and leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa said, It is the right decision at the right time, you cannot make such baseless allegations. Her intentions were not right for the party. Bajwa hinted that the BJP is the master of deceptive moves as she met the state governor Gulab Chand Kataria and then made the statement after coming out of Raj Bhawan. Responding to her remark, MP from Gurdaspur and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said that the party made Navjot Singh Sidhu a minister and also president of the Punjab unit of the Congress. I want to ask him how much money did he give and to whom for that? The status of party chief is higher that the Chief Minister. Leveling such allegations when you have served as party president is anti-party. The high command should take a note of it, he said, adding that Sidhu has not been active for four years but has now started leveling allegations as assembly polls are scheduled for 2027. Twist given to straight comment, says Navjot Kaur Sidhu after controversy over her 'Rs 500 crore' remark Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress president, also slammed her comments, saying, Let her be admitted to a hospital, some good mental hospital. After her statement, the BJP and AAP claimed that she had exposed the ugly truth of how the grand old party functions, and the money bag politics it indulges in. Following the backlash, Navjot Kaur had claimed that her comments had been twisted. I am shocked to see the twist given to a straight comment saying that our Congress party has never demanded anything from us. On being asked about Navjot becoming a CM face from any other party, I stated that we have no money to offer for a CM post, Kaur said in a post on X on Sunday evening. Former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu had triggered a row on Saturday by implying that only someone who gives a suitcase of Rs 500 crore can become the CM. She also said her husband will return to active politics if the Congress declares him as the party's chief ministerial face in Punjab. Navjot Sidhu will return to active politics if he is declared as Congress's CM face in Punjab polls, says his wife

Pulse Polio drive in Yadgir from December 21 to 24

3 of family found dead at home in Karnataka, police suspect suicide

Bengaluru: Three members of a family were found dead at their home here on Monday morning, with the police suspecting it to be a case of suicide. The deceased have been identified as Muddamma (68), her daughter Sudha (38) and grandson Mounish (14), they said. On receiving information, the police reached the spot at Sudduguntepalya Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Suspension or show-cause notice cant be equated with initiating disciplinary proceedings: Karnataka high court

Mere contemplation of disciplinary proceeding is not bar for promotion: Karnataka High Court

House panel to make recommendations on simplifying norms for recognition/renewal to private schools

Amid heated debate over closure of schools, Minister says no school will be closed

Talk on positive thinking held under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

Basavaraj Horatti dismisses allegations of corruption in appointments

Safari ban row: Tourism sector wants revival, farmers cite safety concerns

Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha claims that fear persists in forest-fringe villages following the recent tiger attacks, even as the debate over suspension of safaris in Nagarahole and Bandipur reserves deepens

Couple dies in road accident in Koppal district after pre-wedding shoot

A young couple, who were soon to be married, died in a road accident near Chikkabenakal village in Gangavati taluk of Koppal district on Sunday night

Ethics committee on C.T. Ravis remarks yet to submit report

Government urged to withdraw order allowing merger of low-enrolment schools

Belagavi session must focuson North Karnatakas burning issues, says Samiti

The Kalyana Karnataka Horata Samiti has urged the State government to ensure that the Belagavi Legislature Session, which began on Monday, is completely devoted to addressing the long-pending and urgent issues of North Karnataka region

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I am confident of my father completing full term, says Yathindra

The MLC and son of CM Siddaramaiah said that so far, the Congress high command had not asked his father to come to Delhi after the session.

Promote mixed cropping among farmers for higher yield, says Mandya Deputy Commissioner

Karnataka Winter Session: Day 1 sees thin attendance of members in Assembly

While there were around 55 members from the Opposition benches, the ruling benches accounted roughly for another 55 members.

Presidents visit to Malavalli: Top officials review preparations

Chikkaballapura truck driver convicted for life for raping his mother

Ashok was allegedly a chronic alcoholic and abusive.

Crypto TDS crosses Rs 500 Cr as Maharashtra, Karnataka drive collections

Often called punitive by traders, a 1% TDS is levied on the sale, transfer, and spending of virtual digital assets, applying to all transactions where the income is taxable in India, including those involving offshore platforms.

Mandya key to India achieving 20% ethanol blending with petrol target: S.E. Sudheendra

Karnataka State Bioenergy Development Board had set up a stall at Krishi Mela in Mandya to share information on its ongoing bioenergy action plans, and the proposed Bioenergy Policy

Suitcase culture is in BJP, not Congress, says Karnataka Minister Dr. Sharanprakash Patil

Minister for Medical Education Dr. Sharanprakash Patil alleges that the culture of giving the post of Cm by taking money is in BJP not in Congress, because the Congress government had been elected by the people of Karnataka

Vijayendra Slams Congress Govt, Demands Debate On Karnatakas Burning Issues In Winter Session

Speaking to reporters, Vijayendra said sugarcane, tur, paddy and maize growers are in deep distress due to the negligence and lack of concern shown by the state government

Winter session begins with Karnataka Assembly paying tributes to Salumarada Thimmakka, S.L. Bhyrappa, H.Y. Meti and others

Tributes were also paid to Kannada cine actor M.S.Umesh, known for his comedy roles, and former MLAs R.V. Devaraj and Shivasharanappagouda Patil

Karnataka Sets 7-Day Deadline For LLR Test, Heres What Applicants Must Do

People who already applied months ago and forgot to take the test are also included in this update. They must finish their test by December 31, 2025 or their records will be erased

Protests by MES and KRV on first day of winter session in Belagavi, activists detained

On the first day of the winter session of the Karnataka legislature on December 8, activists of MES were detained while heading to Maha Melava

SC notice to Karnataka CM on plea challenging his election in 2023

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on a plea challenging his election from the Varuna assembly constituency in the 2023 state elections. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice to Siddaramaiah seeking his reply on a plea filed by one K Shankara. Issue Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Venkatesh Prasad Acknowledges Wishes From Tejasvi Surya, DK Shivakumar After Winning KSCA Presidency

Karnataka State Cricket Association: Newly elected Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president Venkatesh Prasad expressed gratitude to BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K Shivakumar for congratulating him on his election to the state cricket bodys top post. Surya, the Lok Sabha member from Bengaluru South, and deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka Shivakumar had extended their wishes to the former India fast bowler after he secured a decisive victory in the KSCA elections held on Sunday. Responding to their congratulatory messages, Prasad wrote on X, Thank you, @Tejasvi_Surya. Karnataka cricket has always stood for excellence and integrity. With everyones support and the passion of our people, we are committed to guiding the next generation and bringing global cricketing glory back to Bengaluru. Thank you very much, sir. Your support means a lot. Together, we hope to create a vibrant, transparent and future-ready cricketing environment for Karnataka, build a stronger ecosystem for Karnataka cricket and bring world-class cricket back to Chinnaswamy, he said in an another post. The elections were held in the AGM at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. The panel, led by Prasad, had the backing of former India cricketers Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath, who also served as KSCA President and Secretary from 2010 to 2013. After taking on the new role, Prasad shared a message on X expressing gratitude, as he wrote, Humbled to take on the responsibility as KSCA President. Committed to bringing IPL and international cricket back to Chinnaswamy, and to working for the growth of Karnataka cricket at all levels. With teamwork, transparency and dedication, we will get there. Thank you to every member who placed their faith in me. The elections were held in the AGM at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. The panel, led by Prasad, had the backing of former India cricketers Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath, who also served as KSCA President and Secretary from 2010 to 2013. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The elections themselves saw intense competition, as several nomination papers were rejected and a case was brought to the High Court during the lead-up. For Sundays highly anticipated election, a total of 1,307 votes were cast, slightly fewer than the record 1,351 votes in 2013. Article Source: IANS

Supreme Court takes up challenge to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiahs 2023 election

A petition challenging Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs 2023 election from the Varuna constituency has now reached the Supreme Court, placing renewed attention on the legal debate surrounding pre-poll welfare promises and their role in electoral ethics. Siddaramaiah, who won the Varuna seat during the 2023 Assembly polls and later became Chief Minister, is facing allegations [] The post Supreme Court takes up challenge to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiahs 2023 election appeared first on India Legal .

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Supreme Court notice to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on plea challenging his election from Varuna constituency in 2023

The plea alleges corrupt practices during the election campaign, challenging a previous dismissal by the Karnataka High Court and raising significant questions about electoral integrity in the region