Bengaluru, July 28 (IANS) Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s Office on Tuesday described the all-party meeting with Members of Parliament from Karnataka, held in New Delhi, as a “resounding success”, stating that the gathering reflected a spirit of unity and collective commitment towards the state’s development.In an official statement, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said the meeting marked a significant step towards building consensus on key issues affecting Karnataka and expressed confidence…
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Bengaluru, July 26 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition R Ashoka on Sunday questioned Karnataka government’s accountability over several issues. Training guns at the state government, Ashoka said that if Union Ministers are expected to take political and administrative responsibility for incidents of national importance, similar standards should apply to state governments.”Union Ministers have resigned, taking political and administrative responsibility in the wake of developments r…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Amid the ongoing protests over the paper leaks and exam irregularities, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that the younger generation today seeks answers rather than unquestioning obedience, underscoring the importance of engaging with them through dialogue, affection and mutual understanding. Addressing the concluding session of the Vishwa Mangalya Sabha’s National Enlightenment Meeting on ‘Contemporary Motherhood’ at the Ambedkar Internati…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Saturday said that even though it welcomes the decision of educational reforms and the amendments to The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, established to tackle the problem of paper leaks, the main demand remains Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. This came hours before the third round of talks with the Centre. Earlier on Friday, Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh held the second …
Jaipur, July 24 (IANS) The students’ protest against NEET paper leak, which has been continuing at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, has now spread to Jaipur. Scores of students and competitive exam aspirants gathered at Patrika Gate near Jawahar Circle, raising slogans against the paper leak and demanding greater accountability in the examination system.On Friday, protesters carried banners and placards, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and strict action against tho…
Bengaluru, July 24 (IANS) Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda on Friday penned an emotional note expressing gratitude to the people of Karnataka for the love, affection and respect shown towards his late wife, Chennamma, who passed away on July 18. In a heartfelt statement, the veteran leader said he was humbled by the outpouring of support and condolences received from people across the state following the demise of his wife of 72 years.“She walked beside me, step by step, for 72 long years…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) While parties across the political spectrum welcomed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s decision to end his 26-day hunger strike over exam irregularities, several opposition leaders said that a movement that involves the participation of scores of people across the country, is “bigger than an individual or outfit”.Wangchuk broke his fast late on Thursday night, in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, following assurances from the Centre on key dem…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Central government and Members of Parliament across political parties that the issue of accountability in the country’s examination system would be taken up in Parliament. Announcing the decision on its official X handle on Friday, Wangchuk’s team said the fast was called off following commitments from the government regarding key demands raised during the pro…
Bengaluru, July 15 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, is set to travel to New Delhi on Wednesday, with his return journey being kept open-ended, triggering fresh speculation over the much anticipated expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet.The Chief Minister’s Office stated that D.K. Shivakumar will depart from Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru at 2 p.m. on Wednesday and is expected to arrive in New Delhi at 4:45 p.m. He is scheduled to meet Union Ministers and will stay at…
Gurugram, July 12 (IANS) Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, said on Sunday that the construction of judicial complexes equipped with state-of-the-art facilities is a clear reflection of the Haryana government’s sensitivity and commitment towards strengthening the justice delivery system. Owing to the proactive support of the state government, judicial infrastructure in Haryana is being significantly strengthened, and judicial buildings such as the Tower of Justice will contribute to cre…