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  Karnataka govt suspends all transactions with SBI and Punjab National Bank: Know the reason

  Karnataka | August 14, 2024 23:50 IST

  The Finance Department has directed all state departments to close their accounts in these banks and recover their deposits immediately.

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  Will expose scams, whether it’s Kumaraswamy, Yediyurappa or Ashoka: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

  Karnataka | August 10, 2024 16:59 IST

  Karnataka CM added that to counter the BJP-JD (S) padyatra, the Congress had organised ‘Janandolan conventions’ to convey to the people that the allegations of the BJP are false.

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  Yediyurappa should retire from public life for being charged in POCSO case: Karnataka CM

  Karnataka | August 07, 2024 15:59 IST

  The Karnataka Police had filed a chargesheet under the POCSO Act, alleging offenses including sexual assault and harassment. Earlier, the High Court had barred Yediyurappa's arrest, citing his stature. Yediyurappa denies the allegations, vowing to contest them legally.

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  Wayanad landslides: 'Karnataka government to construct 100 houses for victims', says CM Siddaramaiah

  Karnataka | August 03, 2024 18:03 IST

  Wayanad landslides: A team of three officers and 30 sailors augmented the efforts of the Indian Army in assembling and constructing the crucial Bailey Bridge over the river connecting the regions of Chooralmala and Mundakkai, which were isolated by the landslides.

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  MUDA 'scam': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah condemns Governor’s notice as politically driven

  Karnataka | August 02, 2024 15:04 IST

  Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticises Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot for issuing a show-cause notice to him regarding the alleged MUDA scam.

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  MUDA scam: Siddaramaiah skips Cabinet meeting to discuss 'show-cause notice' to him by Governor

  Karnataka | August 01, 2024 15:55 IST

  Karnataka BJP targeted Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over alleged irregularities in the distribution of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), including to the CM's wife.

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  Rahul Gandhi asks Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar to work together, strengthen party amid reports of feud

  Karnataka | July 31, 2024 9:19 IST

  Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.

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  Valmiki Scam: Sitharaman hits out at Siddaramaiah, asks if syphoning SC/ST money off is 'nyay'

  Karnataka | July 28, 2024 17:32 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is currently investigating the 187-crore Valmiki scam in Karnataka. So far, former Karnataka Minister and Congress leader B Nagendra has been arrested in the case. He is under judicial custody.

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  What is Karnataka’s MUDA scam? | All you need to know about controversy linked to CM Siddaramaiah

  Explainers | July 25, 2024 12:06 IST

  MUDA scam: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has categorically dismissed the allegations by the opposition BJP stating that the MUDA formed a layout on the land belonging to his wife Parvathi without their knowledge.

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  After Stalin, Siddaramaiah announces to boycott NITI Aayog meet citing 'discrimination' in budget

  Karnataka | July 24, 2024 6:57 IST

  Earlier, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister also announced to boycott NITI Aayog meeting saying that it was appropriate to skip the meeting as the state was neglected in the budget.

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  Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Cabinet gives nod for resolution against NEET, say sources

  Karnataka | July 22, 2024 23:46 IST

  The development comes amid a huge outrage over paper leaks and irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). Also, recently, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had appealed to the Centre to scrap the NEET and allow states to conduct their own entrance tests.

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  What is Karnataka’s Job Reservation Bill in private sector for Kannadigas? EXPLAINED

  Explainers | July 18, 2024 19:56 IST

  Karnataka government's reservation bill in the private sector for Kannadigas revived a debate on locals vs outsiders in terms of employment. Politicians often bring quota bill which suits their political agendas contrary to India's federal structure which gives equal job opportunities to everyone.

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  Siddaramaiah deletes post announcing 100 per cent quota for Kannadigas in jobs, issues clarification

  Karnataka | July 17, 2024 16:02 IST

  A person born in Karnataka, residing in the state for 15 years, and able to speak, read, and write Kannada will be considered a local candidate. Candidates who did not study Kannada in high school must pass a test conducted by a nodal agency, as per the act.

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  Karnataka Cabinet approves bill to mandate 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in private firms

  Karnataka | July 17, 2024 7:54 IST

  This bill aims to ensure that Kannadigas have a substantial representation in the workforce across different job categories, furthering the state's objective of supporting and prioritising its local population in employment.

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  Karnataka government approves 27 per cent salary hike for employees

  Karnataka | July 16, 2024 15:40 IST

  This increase, benefiting around 14 to 15 lakh employees, addresses a key demand and is expected to cost the state an additional Rs 17,440.15 crore annually. The decision comes amid pressure from employee associations threatening strikes and builds on an earlier interim salary hike granted in March.

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  MUDA scam: Karnataka govt forms inquiry commission to probe irregularities

  Karnataka | July 15, 2024 9:16 IST

  MUDA scam: It is alleged that compensatory sites were allotted to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's wife in an upmarket area in Mysuru, which had higher property value as compared to the location of her land which had been "acquired" by the MUDA.

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  'Will release 8,000 cusecs water to Tamil Nadu': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Cauvery river dispute

  Karnataka | July 14, 2024 21:58 IST

  Cauvery river dispute: Advocate Mohan Katarki, who was present in the meeting, said this time Krishnarajasagar dam on Cauvery river has only 54 per cent water whereas other dams in the Cauvery basin have only 63 per cent water.

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  MUDA scam: Siddaramaiah responds to BJP's charges, claims conspiracy as he belongs to backward class

  Karnataka | July 11, 2024 16:57 IST

  "My family's case is not a scandal, our case is different from others. In our case, our land was illegally taken over and used by MUDA for making a layout," Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said.

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  BJP leaders taken into custody after protest march to Karnataka CM's residence over corruption

  Karnataka | July 03, 2024 18:28 IST

  BJP state president BY Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka among other senior leaders protested against the Congress-led government alleging rampant corruption.

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  Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah responds to leadership crisis, says 'will go by decision of high command'

  Karnataka | July 01, 2024 14:57 IST

  Amidst the leadership crisis in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah states that they will follow the decision of the high command.