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Bengaluru, Oct 16 (PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has said that he preferred to go to jail by refusing to destabilise the Congress-JD(S) coalition government and declining to take up the Deputy CM post offered by the central BJP, during the 2019 political instability in the state. He said this on Wednesday while speaking at the launch of a book on him -- "A Symbol of Loyalty D K Shivakumar "-- written by K M Raghu. BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Asho ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 16 (PTI) Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday sought to downplay his absence from an Opposition delegation that met the State Election Commission (SEC) and maintained he was unaware of any complaint against him to the party leadership over the issue. Talking to reporters here, Sapkal noted the Congress was duly represented in the multi-party delegation of Opposition leaders and he could not accompany them due to a pre-scheduled meeting with party leadership ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Oct 15 : The political battleground for Ghatshila By-poll is heating up as two influential tribal leaders -- Babulal Soren of the BJP and Somesh Soren of the JMM -- prepare to face off in a fiercely contested by-election slated for November 11. The seat fell vacant following the demise of minister and senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha ( JMM ) leader Ramdas Soren, making this by-poll both an emotional and political flashpoint in East Singhbhum district. BJP Bets on Babulal Soren Again ...Read More >
The ruling Congress and the national Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) both view Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills bypoll as a pivotal opportunity to consolidate their influence in the state's urban constituencies. A high-stakes political contest is brewing in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills, with a crucial bypoll poised to serve as a barometer for urban voter sentiment in Telangana. Scheduled for November 11, the election was necessitated by the death of the sitting Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA, Maganti Gop ...Read More >
PATHANAMTHITTA: Former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A Padmakumar on Sunday denied allegations linking the 2019 Sabarimala gold plating controversy to members of the then Devaswom Board, and said neither he nor the board did anything illegal during his tenure. He also said he was prepared to face any legal proceedings. Padmakumar's response came amid media reports that he and then board members were among those named in an FIR related to the gold plating controversy. "I have not re ...Read More >
"We occasionally have meals," said Siddaramaiah. (File) Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah while responding to rumours surrounding the dinner meet hosted by him for his Cabinet Ministers in Bengaluru, asked on Monday that "having a meal with Cabinet Ministers is supposed to be a major crime". He spoke to reporters after inaugurating the Kittur festival torch before travelling to Hubballi. When journalists asked about the dinner arranged on Monday for his Cabinet Ministers, the ...Read More >
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency bye-election. Nominations close on October 21. Polling will be held on November 11, with vote counting on November 14. Strict adherence to the Model Code of Conduct is mandated. Enforcement teams are actively monitoring for violations. The Election Commission of India on Sunday officially announced the schedule for the bye-election to the 61-Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency in Hyderabad Di ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 7 (PTI) Congress general secretary-in-charge of Haryana affairs B K Hariprasad on Tuesday announced that a disciplinary committee will be formed in the state unit soon to ensure discipline and accountability in the organisation. The committee will resolve internal party issues on an official platform, Hariprasad said. Newly appointed Haryana Congress chief Rao Narender Singh, while expressing gratitude to the Congress high command for the new responsibility, said he gave instru ...Read More >
Tarn Taran: With the Election Commission announcing the date for the Tarn Taran bypoll, the political stage is set as parties and aspiring independent candidates gear up for a closely contested and significant electoral battle ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly elections.The Election Commission on Monday announced that the by-election for the Tarn Taran assembly constituency will be held on Nov 11, and the result will be declared on Nov 14. The Tarn Taran assembly seat fell vacant following the d ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram Oct 3 (PTI) Politcal leaders in Kerala, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the demise of renowned journalist and author Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as T J S George, who died at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Friday. He was 97. A Padma Bhushan awardee, George was widely respected for his incisive writing, often marked by satire and sarcasm. He served as the Editorial Advisor of The New Indian Express and earned acclaim for his widely read we ...Read More >
Vijaypura (Karnataka) [India], October 3 (ANI): Karnataka Minister MB Patil on Friday dismissed the speculations of a change of Chief Minister in the state, saying that there is "no controversy" in the Karnataka high command and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has already said he will continue his five-year term. Speaking to reporters, Patil said, "There is no controversy in the Karnataka high command.There is no question about this. The chief minister has already told everyone that he will continu ...Read More >
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed he will complete his five-year term. This follows speculation about a power-sharing agreement with Deputy CM D K Shivakumar. Some Congress leaders indicated Shivakumar might become chief minister in November. Siddaramaiah rejected these suggestions. He cited his past tenure and party high command decisions. He also plans to perform the Dasara ritual next year. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he would complete full five-year ...Read More >
Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress president, was hospitalized in Bengaluru. He developed a fever and experienced leg pain. Doctors at MS Ramaiah Hospital are currently monitoring his condition. The 83-year-old leader was admitted on Tuesday. Party sources confirmed his health is stable. There is no cause for concern regarding his well-being. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru on Wednesday for medical treatment. Lok Sabha MP S Supongmeren Jamir made the ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 2 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday warned against his colleagues in Congress publicly discussing the change of guard in the Karnataka government. He said that he instructed the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Working President, GC Chandrashekar, to give notices to those who spoke on the change of Chief Minister. "We don't need to react to what the BJP says. Let them say what they want to say. I have instructed ou ...Read More >
Hyderabad: BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday lauded a group of young entrepreneurs from Borabanda who have set up a waterproofing company, Doctor Guard, and are already creating jobs for others. The company, founded by nine friends who have known each other since their school days, was launched with minimal capital just four months ago. Despite the humble beginning, the startup has already provided employment to over 30 people and is aiming to scale up to a workforce of 1,0 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, 83, has been admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru for a planned pacemaker implantation procedure. His son, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge, confirmed that the veteran leader is stable and doing well under medical supervision. Health Condition And Hospitalisation Kharge was taken to the hospital on Tuesday after he developed a fever and complained of leg pain. Doctors advised the pacemaker procedure as a precautionary step. Party colle ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka): All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru on Wednesday morning after doctors advised him to undergo a pacemaker implantation procedure. In a post on X, his son Priyank Kharge said, "Sri Kharge was advised pacemaker to be implanted and is admitted to the hospital for the planned procedure. He is stable and doing well. Grateful to all of you for your concern and wishes." Kharge is scheduled to visit Kohima on O ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 1 (ANI): All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru on Wednesday morning for medical treatment. Meanwhile, Kharge is scheduled to visit Kohima on October 7 and address a public rally at Naga Solidarity Park. Also Read | Jaunpur: 75-Year-Old Farmer Marries 35-Year-Old Bride, Dies the Morning After Wedding in UP. Lok Sabha MP S Supongmeren Jamir, President of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Commit ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener between India and Sri Lanka set a new milestone in women's cricket, as Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium recorded more than 20,000 fans in the stadium at any Women's Cricket World Cup event. The game drew 22,843 fans at the ACA Stadium, a record for the most attended group stage fixture at any Women's World Cup. The previous record of 15,935 was set during the India-Pakistan ICC Women's T20 World Cup Gro ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 1 (ANI): All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru on Wednesday morning for medical treatment. Meanwhile, Kharge is scheduled to visit Kohima on October 7 and address a public rally at Naga Solidarity Park. Lok Sabha MP S Supongmeren Jamir, President of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee, made the announcement during a press conference at Congress Bhavan in Kohima. According to Jamir, Co ...Read More >
Congress has appointed Rao Narender Singh as its new Haryana unit president, replacing Udai Bhan. Significantly, former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has been named the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader, a year after the assembly elections. This move signals the party's response to internal pressures, as the post remained vacant. The Congress on Monday appointed Rao Narender Singh as the new president of its Haryana unit and former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda as the CLP le ...Read More >
Chandigarh: With his reappointment as leader of the opposition (LoP) in Haryana assembly, former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda will once again be officially allotted Kothi No 70 in Chandigarh's Sector 7, a govt residence he has continued to occupy since 2019.The house was originally allotted to Hooda in his capacity as LoP. His tenure ended in Oct last year, but despite the delay in his re-nomination, Hooda chose to stay on and never vacated despite disentitlement. While the absence of of ...Read More >
TIRUCHY: AICC general secretary KC Venugopal on Tuesday said it wasn't right to blame anyone for the Karur stampede tragedy, even as the inquiry is underway, underscoring that the Congress firmly stands with the people of Tamil Nadu at this time of crisis. He assured that the State government will provide maximum possible support for the victim's kin and those injured. After meeting the families of the victims of the stampede tragedy in Karur and visiting those injured getting treated at the h ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has finally named Rao Narender Singh as the new Haryana unit chief and Bhupinder Singh Hooda as the new legislative party leader, but the decision has left many in the grand old party wondering over the delay. The decision was made last evening. The high command had been mulling leadership change in Haryana since the Congress lost the 2024 assembly elections to the BJP. Former chief minister BS Hooda was the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) leader th ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 30 (ANI): Following the Telangana State Election Commission announcement of the schedule for the second ordinary elections to rural local bodies, Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao said that the Congress government was compelled to accept what the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had been demanding, 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes. Speaking to ANI following the announcement by the state election commission on Monday, Telangana BJP presiden ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Putting the speculations to an end, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Monday reappointed former chief minister of Haryana Bhupinder Singh Hooda as the leader of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) and named former minister Rao Narender Singh as president of the Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC).Hooda's reappointment paves the way for him to occupy the post of leader of opposition (LoP) in Haryana assembly for the second successive time.Notably, this time the Congres ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday announced that the government will soon introduce an Act to deduct 10% from the salaries of government employees who neglect their parents' well-being, with the amount to be credited directly into the parents' accounts. The announcement was made while he, along with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, handed over appointment letters to 561 candidates selected for Group-1 jobs. Revanth alleged that the previous BRS government had b ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is fully prepared for the upcoming local body elections and is confident of sweeping the polls, the party's Working President K.T. Rama Rao said on Monday. He said the Congress government was headed for a humiliating defeat as people across the state had lost faith and were once again turning towards K. Chandrasekhar Rao's (KCR's) leadership. K.T. Rama Rao stated these hours after State Election Commission announced the schedule for polls to rural local ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed that his heart had been pounding intensely while watching the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue secured a convincing victory as they chased down a target of 147 runs with just two balls remaining, in what was a thrilling encounter. The win also marked India's third consecutive victory against Pakistan in the 2025 tournament, as well as the team's record-extending ninth ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 29 (ANI): The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is fully prepared for the upcoming local body elections and is confident of sweeping the polls from the 'galli' (street) level to Delhi, declared BRS Working President K. T. Rama Rao. Addressing party workers at Telangana Bhavan on Monday, K. T. Rama Rao asserted that the Congress government was headed for a humiliating defeat as people across the state had lost faith and were once again turning towards K. Chandr ...Read More >
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