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Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka) [India], October 20 (ANI): Amid the recent controversy surrounding the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday clarified that the government has not imposed any ban on the organisation, stating that the RSS is not mentioned anywhere in the order issued regarding permissions for associations to operate in school and college premises. "The Karnataka Government has not banned Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. RSS is not mentioned anywher ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The State Cabinet on Thursday cleared the 117-km Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC) project around Bengaluru city, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said. The project will take two years for completion. The proposed corridor will originate and terminate at Tumakuru road. About 73 km of this road will be in North Bengaluru and the rest in South Bengaluru," he said, adding that the project would reduce the congestion in the city by 40%. The project was originally estimated to cost Rs 27,000 cror ...Read More >
The state Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday lashed out at Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge over the removal of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's publicity material in Chittapur taluk in Kalaburagi district ahead of a major event but the Congress leader alleged the saffron organisation had not taken permission for the programme. IMAGE: Swayamsevaks take part in a march past during the centenary celebrations of the RSS in Bengaluru. Photograph: ANI Photo The RSS had scheduled its 'Patha Sanchalana ...Read More >
The exchange between Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has reignited debate over Bengaluru's infrastructure crisis. Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has responded sharply to Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar's remarks suggesting she had a "personal agenda" in criticising Bengaluru's crumbling infrastructure. Shivakumar, while leading his "Bengaluru Nadige" walk in KR Puram on Sunday, questioned why Shaw had not spoken up d ...Read More >
A panchayat officer in Karnataka has been suspended for attending an event of the BJP's ideological parent, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), days after the state Congress government brought rules to restrict the outfit's activities in public spaces. Condemning the action, the state BJP has slammed the Congress's "perverse and anti-Hindu mindset." Praveen Kumar KP, Panchayat Development Officer from Sirwar taluk in Raichur district, was suspended by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDP ...Read More >
Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty have refused to participate in Karnataka's ongoing caste survey. This follows a High Court order making the survey voluntary. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and MP Tejasvi Surya also opted out, citing concerns about the survey's intentions. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated the survey is progressing well statewide, excluding Bengaluru. Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and wife Sudha Murty have declined to participate in the ongoing socio-economic and educational ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the Karnataka government has prepared a comprehensive ₹1.04 lakh crore development plan for Bengaluru, which will be implemented over the next four to five years. The initiative includes tunnel roads, elevated corridors, double-decker flyovers, buffer roads, LED streetlight installations, and city beautification projects such as decorative lighting. Speaking to reporters after interacting with citizens at the "Bengaluru Nadige" (Wa ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 19 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly R Ashoka on Sunday accused Congress of supporting those who hail Pakistan, and oppose those who say Bharat Mata ki Jai. Ashoka's comments come amid the Karnataka government denying permission for a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) centenary march in Chittapur, citing concerns over law and order. The local authorities cited concerns over maintaining law and order in the region as the reason f ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 19 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court, in a special sitting today, directed the convenor of RSS in Kalaburagi Ashok Patil to submit a fresh application to hold a peaceful march in Chittapur Town on November 2. The court, however, clarified that it had not yet decided whether the march can happen. Chittapur is the constituency of state minister and senior Congress leader Priyank Kharge who had recently urged the Karnataka government to ban all RSS activities in government schools, co ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 19 (ANI): Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy accused the Karnataka government of diverting the attention of the common people from their failures, amidst the ongoing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) row in the state. Kumaraswamy's comments followed the state minister Priyank Kharge's demand for a ban on RSS activities in government schools, colleges, and state-owned temples. He said that permissions should not be granted for activities outside the syllabus in ...Read More >
On October 4, Priyank Kharge wrote a letter to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urging restrictions on RSS activities in government schools, colleges, and public spaces. The letter sparked a political controversy, with the BJP accusing the Minister of targeting the organisation for political gain. Kharge holds the portfolios of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Information Technology, and Biotechnology in the Karnataka government. His letter came two days after the RSS marked its centen ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 19 (ANI): Karnataka High Court on Sunday asked the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to submit a fresh petition to hold a route march on November 2 in Chittapur in the State. The High Court directed the petitioners to file a fresh petition to the District Collectors along with the route of the march. Also Read | RSS Gets Nod From Karnataka High Court for Centenary March in Chittapur Town on November 2. While the Bhim Army and Dalit Panthers had also soug ...Read More >
Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 19 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) organised a vibrant Diwali Mela at its Humhama campus in Budgam to bring joy to the families of jawans deployed on duty at the Line of Control (LOC). The event featured cultural performances, traditional stalls, children's activities and festive celebrations, highlighting BSF's commitment to troop welfare and family support. Also Read | RSS Gets Nod From Karnataka High Court for Centenary March in Chittapur T ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Sunday extended his heartfelt greetings to the state and the nation on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights. In his message, Pathania described Diwali as one of the major Hindu festivals, celebrated with joy and devotion across the country. Also Read | RSS Gets Nod From Karnataka High Court for Centenary March in Chittapur Town on November 2. As per the releas ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): India's auto industry is witnessing a significant surge in festive sales this Dhanteras, with major automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Hyundai Motor India reporting robust customer demand, bolstered by positive market sentiment and the impact of GST 2.0 reforms. With the auspicious Dhanteras period spread over two days this year -- starting from 12:18 PM on Saturday and extending until 1:51 PM on Sunday -- automakers are capitalising on the exte ...Read More >
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah advised caution against 'sanatanis' and the RSS. He stated they historically opposed B R Ambedkar and his Constitution. Siddaramaiah highlighted an incident where a shoe was thrown at the Chief Justice of India as evidence of 'sanatani' and orthodox elements. He emphasized Ambedkar's role in social transformation and the importance of following his ideals. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged people to avoid the company of 'sanatanis' and ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has directed the RSS, which was denied flag march in Chitthapur, the home constituency of minister Priyank Kharge, to make a fresh application to the Kalaburgi DC over holding the flag march on Nov 2. The Karnataka High Court Kalaburgi bench judge Justice MGS Kamal, who took up the emergency petition hearing filed by the RSS on Sunday has asked the RSS to submit the copy of the same application to Chitthapur Tahashildar as well as the police officers. Before ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Narayanasa Bhandage has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to invite Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) members to participate in the upcoming 77th Republic Day parade on January 26, 2026. In a letter dated October 17, the Rajya Sabha MP wrote, "I believe this gesture would be a fitting tribute to the RSS's precious contributions to our motherland Bharathi. It was really appreciable on your part, Government of ...Read More >
The Karnataka government on Saturday issued an order for regulating the activities of private organisations/societies/trusts/clubs or any other entity registered/unregistered using the State government properties and premises, playgrounds, parks, roads and waterbodies or any other immovable property. Earlier in the week, the State Cabinet had decided on taking measures to prevent trespassing of public properties by private organisations. It came days after IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge's letter ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Saturday issued orders making prior permission mandatory for private organisations, associations, or groups to use any government property or premises for programmes, events, or processions. The move comes two days after the state cabinet decided that prior approval must be obtained for using government schools, college premises, and public spaces to conduct any event. According to the order, the regulation aims to "preserve, protect and ensure proper uti ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 19 (ANI): Highlighting the basis for the suspension reports of a Karnataka officer suspended for allegedly attending a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) event, State Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday reiterated that any official in the government service is "not supposed to participate in these kinds of organisations". Addressing reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said, "They have guidelines that any official in an official capacity, when you are st ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The govt has approved the changes proposed for the evaluation pattern of SSLC and II PU exams starting from 2025-26 academic year. These include reducing pass marks to 33 from the existing 35 and inclusion of internal assessment to calculate the overall passing score.The move will provide a level-playing field for Karnataka students as several other states and central boards like Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) have fixed 33% as pass marks. The state govt notified the draf ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The State Government on Saturday issued an order restricting the use of government property, which also includes roads and parks, by any organisation or group of more than 10 people to carry out a march or rally, requiring them to take prior permission from the competent authority. Though the move is seen as an attempt to restrict RSS activities, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah maintained that they are not targeting any organisation. The GO was issued after the cabinet decision on Thursd ...Read More >
Kalaburagi: A special investigation team (SIT) probing the alleged vote theft in the Aland assembly constituency has reportedly recovered burnt voter records near the residence of former BJP MLA Subhash Guttedar.Officials said the burnt documents were found dumped and partially destroyed near Guttedar's house Saturday, a day after the SIT conducted raids on multiple properties linked to him, his sons, and a chartered accountant. The searches were part of an ongoing investigation into alleged man ...Read More >
The Karnataka government is facing embarrassment after netizens raised questions over the credibility of certificates claiming 'world records' for the highest number of women availing free travel tickets under the Shakti scheme and the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) as the most award-winning road transport corporation. On October 16, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah posted on X: "Karnataka enters the global stage with two historic world records - certified by the London Book of Wor ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka BJP on Saturday lashed out at the Congress-led government in Karnataka for allegedly targeting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its supporters in the state. Charging the Congress-led government for removing RSS banners, flags in Chittapura town in Kalaburagi district, the Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka questioned, "Is Chittapur in India, or is it the Kharge family's own Republic"? Notably, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge hails fro ...Read More >
Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Oct 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Karnataka BJP MLA Subhash Guttedar on Saturday termed the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) raid on his residence as an attempt to divert public attention from key issues. The SIT is probing the alleged voter fraud in the Aland assembly constituency of Kalaburagi district. "The allegations of voter fraud against me are completely false. This is being done to distract people from other issues. No voter names were deleted around my house," G ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Vishva Hindu Parishad National Spokesperson Vinod Bansal on Saturday slammed Congress over their attempt to restrict the activities of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in the state, saying that the party is "writing its own obituary" Vinod Bansal's remarks came as the Karnataka government is mulling over new rules to restrict RSS activities in the state after its minister, Priyank Kharge, called for action against the organisation. Vinod Bansal said that t ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 18 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashok, on Saturday criticised the Congress government, accusing it of "bankrupting" the state and squeezing resources to serve its "political game." R Ashok's remarks came after the Karnataka State Contractors Association threatened to go on strike over pending bills worth Rs 3,300 crore. In a post on X, R Ashok said, "Mr. @RahulGandhi, is this your so-called "Karnataka Model"? Under the corrupt ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Days after demanding a ban on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activities on govt premises, Priyank Kharge, rural development and panchayat raj minister, has again written to chief minister Siddaramaiah, urging him to ensure govt employees strictly follow service rules which bars them from participating in programmes or activities organised by RSS or similar organisations. In a letter dated Oct 13, Priyank cited Karnataka Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, which state: "No govt servant ...Read More >
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