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A large share of LPG-run autorickshaws has been forced off the roads as drivers struggle to access fuel. In contrast, CNG-operated autos have continued to function, becoming the primary option for many passengers during the disruption. The shortage intensified late last week when one of the few functioning LPG outlets in central Bengaluru ran out of stock, with officials indicating that replenishment would not be immediate. Drivers described a system driven by uncertainty, where information abo ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Karnataka has registered a significant decline in groundwater usage along with a notable increase in annual recharge capacity, reflecting the impact of sustained conservation efforts and favourable rainfall, Minor Irrigation and Science and Technology Minister N. S. Boseraju said on Wednesday. Releasing the 2025 Groundwater Assessment Report at Vikas Soudha, the Minister attributed the improvement to focused policy interventions and large-scale water conservation initiatives undertak ...Read More >
Chennai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President, M. K. Stalin, on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Union government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposed special session of Parliament on delimitation, raising concerns about its implications for southern states. In a strongly worded social media post, the DMK President cautioned against any move that could undermine the political representation of the south while increasing the influence ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Wednesday said that the bye-elections in Davanagere South and Bagalkot are not merely routine electoral exercises, but a strong message from the people of Karnataka against the ruling Congress government. Speaking in Bengaluru, Ashoka alleged that the electorate is using the bypolls to signal a "bye-bye" to the government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Ashoka claimed that whil ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday strongly condemned the remarks made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma against AICC President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, calling them disrespectful and unacceptable. In a statement, Shivakumar said that Kharge is a senior statesman who has dedicated several decades to public life and continues to hold a position of great resp ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior BJP leader and opposition leader in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, said that the forthcoming bye-election will witness a contest between the poor and the rich, and the Congress will lose. Speaking at a press conference in Bengaluru, he said that in Davanagere and Bagalkot, the election is being fought between the poor and the rich. Since Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said "Make the poor win," the BJP has fielded poor candidates. It can be noted t ...Read More >
Davanagere, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President D.K. Shivakumar said that campaigning in the bye-election constituencies of Bagalkot and Davanagere South has been conducted peacefully so far, and congratulated all political parties for maintaining decorum. Speaking to reporters in Davanagere on Tuesday, he said government officials have extended full cooperation in ensuring smooth conduct of the elections. He added that both he and ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has written to the state's Chief Secretary seeking details on the release of guarantee scheme funds in Davanagere and Bagalkot districts, where bye-election processes are currently underway. The development follows the state government's release of guarantee scheme funds to Davanagere and Bagalkot during the bye-election period. In this context, Election Commission Secretary Pawan Diwan addressed a letter to Chief Secret ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has written to the state's Chief Secretary seeking details on the release of guarantee scheme funds in Davanagere and Bagalkot districts, where bye-election processes are currently underway. The development follows the state government's release of guarantee scheme funds to Davanagere and Bagalkot during the bye-election period. In this context, Election Commission Secretary Pawan Diwan addressed a letter to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh and ...Read More >
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar asserted that the Congress-led United Democratic Front is the sole solution for unemployment and price rise in Kerala and Puducherry. He urged South Indian states to unite to protect the Constitution. Shivakumar expressed confidence in the INDIA Bloc forming the government in Kerala, promising to protect the state and its history. Orkkatteri: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has stated that only Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, and Congress leaders on Tuesday issued a joint statement accusing the Central government of "triggering a severe" LPG and fuel crisis in Karnataka, which they claimed has affected the livelihoods of lakhs of people, including auto drivers, small traders and gig workers. The Congress leaders, including KPCC General Secretary and Karnataka In-Charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, alleged that more than ...Read More >
Bagalkot (Karnataka), April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka said that the BJP will win by a large margin in both Davanagere South and Bagalkote constituencies. He claimed that the Congress was facing problems in both places and alleged that Muslims in Davanagere have indicated they will not vote. He was speaking to the media at the BJP state office 'Jagannath Bhavan' in Bengaluru on Monday. He remarked that as soon as signs of defeat emerged, the Chi ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Karnataka Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Saturday condemned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pratap Simha's derogatory remark against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a bypoll campaign in Bagalkot, calling it a deliberate attempt to insult backward classes, Scheduled Castes, and minorities. Surjewala said that it is clear that Pratap Simha's outburst stems from frustration and the BJP is deliberately "using him to insult CM Sidda ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Karnataka Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Saturday condemned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pratap Simha's derogatory remark against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a bypoll campaign in Bagalkot, calling it a deliberate attempt to insult backward classes, Scheduled Castes, and minorities. Surjewala said that it is clear that Pratap Simha's outburst stems from frustration and the BJP is deliberately "using him to insult CM Sidda ...Read More >
DAVANAGERE/BAGALKOT: Brushing aside the absence of housing minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan from the bypoll campaign, deputy chief minister and state Congress president DK Shivakumar Tuesday asserted the party functions on ideology and collective effort and not individuals."It does not run on DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, or Zameer Ahmed Khan. We have been working collectively and consistently for elections," said Shivakumar, who arrived in Davanagere to campaign for the first time since the polls w ...Read More >
Bagalkot (Karnataka), April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar could replace him after April 20. Addressing a press conference here, Ashoka said, "After April 20, it is uncertain what will happen to him. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will snatch the Chief Minister's post." He also said that Siddaramaiah has never stated that an ST leader would be ma ...Read More >
Davanagere, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Responding to charges of encouraging family politics while selecting candidates for by-elections, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar questioned whether there is no family politics in the BJP and JD(S). Responding to media queries in Davanagere on Thursday, when asked about the BJP's allegation that a single family dominates politics in Davanagere, he said, "Shivashankarappa and his son have been in politics for many years. This exists in all parties." It ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar, and Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala have accused the Narendra Modi-led Central government and the BJP of burdening people with rising prices, alleging that the public is facing an unprecedented "pocket-picking". In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the leaders said the BJP had promised "acche din" but has instead delivered a "costly regime". They demanded that Prime Minister Narendr ...Read More >
Shimla, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leaders of the BJP on Tuesday criticised the Karnataka government's decision to provide complimentary IPL tickets to legislators, terming it an example of 'VIP culture.' Speaking to IANS, BJP MLA Randhir Sharma said the move reflects a governance approach that prioritises privileges over equality. "The Bharatiya Janata Party is against this kind of VIP culture, whereas in the Indian National Congress, it is fully entrenched. That's why in Karnataka, where the ...Read More >
Davanagere: Responding to Minister for Waqf and Housing, Zameer Ahmad Khan's alleged reluctance to campaign in Davanagere, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday stated, "The party does not run on one individual. It does not run on D.K. Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, or Zameer Ahmad Khan. It runs on ideology and workers. We have been working consistently for elections." He made the statement in Davanagere city after arriving for campaigning with AICC General S ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 31 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has asserted that the Congress will win a two-thirds majority in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, countering claims made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Responding to Shah's statement that the Bharatiya Janata Party would secure a two-thirds majority, Shivakumar expressed confidence that the numbers would favour the Congress instead. Also Read | Gold Rate Today, March 31, 2026: Check 22K and ...Read More >
Karnataka Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar countered Union Home Minister Amit Shah's claim of a BJP victory, asserting Congress will win a two-thirds majority in the Assam polls. Shah accused Congress of vote-bank politics and altering demographics. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has asserted that the Congress will win a two-thirds majority in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, countering claims made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 31 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has asserted that the Congress will win a two-thirds majority in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, countering claims made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Responding to Shah's statement that the Bharatiya Janata Party would secure a two-thirds majority, Shivakumar expressed confidence that the numbers would favour the Congress instead. "Mr Amit Shah is saying they (BJP) will win two-thirds sea ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Distribution of tickets to watch Indian Premier League (IPL)-2026 matches at the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) operators of M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru city has been fixed in a meeting held by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar with office-bearers of KSCA, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) management in Bengaluru on Monday. The meeting by Shivakumar with office-bearers of KSCA/RCB management in Bengaluru wherein it was agreed to allocate 3 tickets to MLAs/MLCs ...Read More >
Bengaluru, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ridiculing the Congress-led government in Karnataka over its decision to negotiate IPL tickets for legislators and parliamentarians and eventually settle for three tickets to watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, BJP Yuva Morcha National President and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya said, "This will go down as the biggest achievement of this government." Taking to social media platform X, Tejasvi Surya further said sarcast ...Read More >
DK Shivakumar meeting officials from Karnataka State Cricket Association, RCB Bengaluru: Every Karnataka legislator will get three tickets for the Indian Premier League, or IPL, games, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said Monday, justifying the move citing practices in other states. Last week, state Assembly Speaker UT Khader asked the government to ensure that every MLA receives four VIP tickets at the city's M Chinnaswamy Stadium during matches, after members across party lines alleged ...Read More >
Bengaluru, March 30: Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President D. K. Shivakumar on Monday said that the issue of ticket allocation for Indian Premier League matches has been resolved amicably, with a revised quota for legislators and Members of Parliament. He made the statement after addressing the media following a meeting with members of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and DNA Event Management Company. Shivakumar said he ha ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Mar 30 (UNI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on Monday said a consensus had been reached with stakeholders, including representatives of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, to provide complimentary IPL tickets to legislators and Members of Parliament, a move that has quickly emerged as a major talking point. Addressing reporters, he said the decision followed discussions with franchise officials and consultation with the Speaker, stressing that the arrangement was mutually ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has agreed to give three tickets to every MLAs for each Indian Premier League match this season, which will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Monday. KSCA President and former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad, Secretary Vinay, DNA Managing Director Venkat, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rajesh Menon and others held a meeting with DCM D.K. Shivakumar ...Read More >
Belagavi: Commenting on the National Herald judgement, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said that the Judiciary has sent out a big message to the BJP and Enforcement Directorate (ED) by not considering politically motivated cases. Speaking to reporters after staging a protest in the premises of the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, in this regard, Shivakumar stated, "I am happy that the Court refused to take the ED charge sheet into account. ED has ...Read More >
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