Bengaluru, June 22 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said the decision on expansion of the state Cabinet rests entirely with the Congress high command and that his role is limited to implementing the list approved by the party leadership. While addressing representatives of various dargahs from 14 districts of North Karnataka, who met him seeking Cabinet berths for Salim Ahmed, Shivakumar said: “The high command decides on Cabinet expansion. My responsibility is to implem…
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Bengaluru, June 1 (IANS) The Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes on Monday cautioned against the circulation of unauthorised information and speculation regarding the Social and Educational Survey-2025 report, popularly known as the caste survey report, warning that criminal proceedings may be initiated against those spreading misinformation.In a statement, the Commission said it had submitted its report to the Karnataka government on May 27 based on data collected during the Social …
Bagalkot (Karnataka), April 2 (IANS) The bye-election to the Bagalkot Assembly constituency has turned into a high-stakes political contest, with both the ruling Congress and the BJP mounting aggressive campaigns to secure victory.The seat fell vacant following the death of senior Congress MLA, H.Y. Meti, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The Congress has fielded his son, Umesh Meti, banking on sympathy and the Chief Minister’s extensive campaigning. Siddaramaiah has already co…
Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) The ruling Congress in Karnataka is facing rebellion from its own leaders in the Davanagere South Assembly constituency, a stronghold of the party that was represented by veteran leader late Shamanur Shivashankarappa since the segment came into existence in 2008. Congress insiders say that if the party leadership fails to assuage the rebel leaders, the BJP could register a maiden victory.The result is crucial for both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minist…