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Activists of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), a pro-Kannada organisation, protested at Freedom Park on Monday against the Governor's office's letter to the State Government over grading and not awarding marks for third language papers in SSLC exams. KRV demanded that the Union Government immediately recall the Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot, who they said: "had acted in favour of Hindi imperialists". "The Governor has asked for a comprehensive review of the decision to only gra ...Read More >
With just three days left for the byelections in two Assembly constituencies - Davanagere South and Bagalkot - both the Congress and the BJP have intensified their campaigns, trading sharp allegations over attempts to influence voters. While the Congress accused the Central government of denying the State its due share in taxes, withholding funds, and delaying clearances for key irrigation projects, the BJP alleged that the Siddaramaiah government was resorting to cash distribution, liquor, and ...Read More >
BENGALURU: All-India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge of party affairs, Randeep Singh Surjewala, on Sunday, accused the Union Government of not increasing domestic gas production in the country. He further accused the Centre of not supplying adequate LPG to Karnataka, thereby creating trouble on the ground for autorickshaw drivers, housewives, restaurants, and businesses. "Nationally also, the myopic and lopsided policies of the BJP, besides the West Asia war ...Read More >
Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC general secretary in-charge of Karnataka, on Saturday (April 4) condemned Pratap Simha, BJP leader and former MP, over the latter's "vile remark" against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bagalkot, saying it once again exposes the BJP's "despicable politics". Mr. Simha had allegedly made some intemperate and communal remarks aimed at the Chief Minister in the course of the bypoll campaign. Stating that Mr. Simha's outburst against the Chief Minister stemmed from desp ...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 >
BENGALURU: AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala here on Tuesday lashed out at the Centre as it increased prices of 900 essential medicines, including those for diabetes, hypertension and infectious diseases that will come into effect from April 1. The Modi government and National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) are increasing the prices of 31 medicines including that for diabetes and prophylactic Merofen 500 mg used in ICUs. It has imposed a 12% GST despite demand for GST exem ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Mar 31 (UNI) A political row erupted in Karnataka on Tuesday after Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya launched a sharp and sarcastic attack on the state government over the allocation of IPL match tickets to legislators. Taking a dig at the Congress-led dispensation, Surya mocked the decision announced by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar that Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Karnataka State Cricket Association, DNA and other stakeholders had agreed to provide three tickets each to M ...Read More >
Bengaluru, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central Government over a fresh wave of price hikes set to take effect on April 1. Addressing a joint press conference at the KPCC headquarters in Bengaluru, AICC general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala and Karnataka deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar categorized the new fiscal year as a "day of loot, rob, and fleece" for the hardworking citizens of the country. Surjewal ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya on Monday mocked Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for announcing that the Karnataka State Cricket Association, DNA and all concerned parties have agreed to provide three tickets each for IPL matches to legislators. Taking to X, the BJP MP said, "This will go down as the biggest achievement of this govt. Truly historic day for Karnataka." He further said, "Congratulations to CM and DCM for successfully concluding such a diffic ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Ea ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 2 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take swift measures to safeguard Kannadigas and other Indian nationals affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East region. In a post shared on X, Siddaramaiah said, "I have written to the Prime Minister seeking urgent action to safeguard Kannadigas and other Indians affected by the escalating Middle East tensions. I have urged strengthened diplomatic outreac ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw reaffirmed her identity as a Kannadiga in an X post on Wednesday, October 22, after receiving criticism over her comments on Bengaluru's roads and garbage management. In her post, she wrote, "I was born in this city and have spent seven decades of loving my city, my Kannada culture and can read write n speak this wonderful language. I don't think I am answerable to anyone who questions my loyalty to Karnataka. I am a proud Kannadiga." Have a look a ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bengaluru, September 30: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of snatching the land of poor farmers. Addressing a press conference at his residence in New Delhi, Kumaraswamy stated: "We know what all illegal activities are happening under the banner of the Bidadi Township project in Karnataka." Pointing out that in 2006, he proposed the creation of five townships, of which one was near Bidadi, he said, ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): 'Kantara' star Rishab Shetty, who is now gearing up for the release of 'Kantara: Chapter 1,' opened up about his efforts to improve his Hindi while interacting with the Mumbai media. The actor, speaking to the media on Monday, shared that he wanted to connect better with audiences across India. He also discussed how he balances his pride in Kannada with his interest in learning other languages. Rishabh added that learning and speaking a new lang ...Read More >
Bengaluru, September 24: Senior Kannada litterateur and Padma Bhushan awardee S. L. Bhyrappa passed away at a hospital in Bengaluru. The 94-year-old Bhyrappa was admitted to Rashtrotthana Hospital in RR Nagar for age-related ailments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over his demise, stating that the nation has lost a towering stalwart. Prime Minister Modi stated, "In the passing of Shri S.L. Bhyrappa Ji, we have lost a towering stalwart who stirred our conscience and delved deep in ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Kannada litterateur and Padma Bhushan awardee S. L. Bhyrappa passed away at a hospital in Bengaluru. The 94-year-old Bhyrappa was admitted to Rashtrotthana Hospital in RR Nagar for age-related ailments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over his demise, stating that the nation has lost a towering stalwart. Prime Minister Modi stated, "In the passing of Shri S.L. Bhyrappa Ji, we have lost a towering stalwart who stirred our conscience and de ...Read More >
Mysuru: While some are calling it banter, others believe it was an effort to catch President Droupadi Murmu on the wrong foot, even as the language row continues across several states in the country. The President was in Mysuru, Karnataka, on Monday for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH). Chief minister Siddaramaiah began his speech in Kannada and then turned to the President and asked whether she knows the language. She doesn't, but would ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) The BJP and Congress led government in Karnataka have taken opposition positions with regard to inauguration of the Dussehra festivities by Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq. The BJP has questioned whether Banu Mushtaq will accept Hindu culture, traditions and practices. The Congress led government has maintained that whether she believes or not is not a question and she is being invited to inaugurate the festival of the land. Speaking to the media at the BJP ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Taking a jibe at the decision of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to sanction Rs 50 crore each for local area development to all MLAs, especially those from the ruling party, following their one-on-one meeting with Congress National General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, the state BJP has dubbed the Karnataka Incharge as the 'Super CM' of the state. Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Assembly, R. Ashoka stated on Saturday, "For the past 26 months, Congress MLAs were una ...Read More >
Mandya (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): A vehicle in the convoy of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar overturned on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Mandya district on Saturday, leaving two police personnel injured. Shivakumar, who was following the escort vehicle in his own car, was unharmed in the incident, said officials. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: 5 Held in West Bengal, Prime Suspects Manage to Flee, Say Police. The incident occurred near Goudahalli-T.M. Hosur wh ...Read More >
Mysuru, Jul 19 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said opposition parties have lost the popularity, love and goodwill of the people, as he challenged the BJP and JD(S) to come to one stage for a debate about who has contributed how much towards the development of the state. He was addressing a mega convention organised by the Karnataka government, where development works worth over Rs 2,500 crore for Mysuru were inaugurated and foundation stones laid. "The BJP and JD(S) ma ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the ongoing verbal spat between Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over the Hindi language debate in Maharashtra, Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) president Ramdas Athawale on Saturday has called for restraint, urging all parties to maintain peace and avoid statements that could disrupt Mumbai's communal harmony. Responding to the exchange of inflammatory remarks, Athawale said, "Such state ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Taking a jibe at the decision of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to sanction Rs 50 crore each for local area development to all MLAs, especially those from the ruling party, following their one-on-one meeting with Congress National General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, the state BJP has dubbed the Karnataka Incharge as the 'Super CM' of the state. Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Assembly, R. Ashoka stated on Saturday, "For the past 26 month ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is exploring the possibility of hosting India for a white-ball series in early August, taking advantage of a rare opening in both nations' schedules. Final discussions are expected to take place this week on the sidelines of the ICC meetings in Singapore. This follows after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) mutually agreed to defer the white-ball series, three ODIs and three Twenty20 Internationals, ...Read More >
BALASORE: In a heart-wrenching incident, a man was forced to carry his 17-year-old daughter's body on a trolley rickshaw for around 7 km to a community health centre in Balasore's Baliapal for postmortem after reportedly failing to afford an ambulance. Asha Bindhani, a minor girl suffering from mental illness, reportedly died by suicide on Thursday afternoon in Deula village under Baliapal police limits. After spotting her, locals informed her father Madhu Bindhani and the police. Madhu, a dai ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Bommanahalli police on Thursday arrested a man from West Bengal for allegedly using derogatory remarks against Karnataka and Kannadigas. The accused, Mithun Sarkar, a massage therapist, is a resident of Begur Road. According to the police, on Thursday, one delivery executive, Ranjith Mathew, was on his way to deliver an order to Sarkar. When they were conversing on the call, the executive called an argument broke out, as Sarkar insisted that Mathew speak in Hindi. He allegedly s ...Read More >
Sarkar, who hails from Tripura, has been living in Bengaluru for the past nine years and claimed that he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of incident, police said. He was arrested on Thursday night. According to the FIR, Mathew said that during the call, Sarkar allegedly responded to him in Hindi and began verbally abusing him, making insulting remarks about Kannada, Karnataka, and Kannadigas. In his complaint, he further said that Sarkar claimed "Seventy per cent Hindi speakers ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 18 (PTI) A man was arrested for allegedly using abusive language and derogatory comments against Karnataka and Kannada-speaking people, police said on Friday. The incident occurred on July 17 at around 9.30 am, when Ranjith Mathew, a delivery partner, called a customer, identified as Mithun Sarkar, to confirm the address to deliver a T-shirt ordered by him through an online platform, they said. Also Read | Ladki Bahin Yojana July 2025 Installment Date: When Will Maharashtra Wome ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 18 (PTI) A man was arrested for allegedly using abusive language and derogatory comments against Karnataka and Kannada-speaking people, police said on Friday. The incident occurred on July 17 at around 9.30 am, when Ranjith Mathew, a delivery partner, called a customer, identified as Mithun Sarkar, to confirm the address to deliver a T-shirt ordered by him through an online platform, they said. Sarkar, who hails from Tripura, has been living in Bengaluru for the past nine years ...Read More >
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