Politics
'Moral Victory for Rebel MLAs': Yeddyurappa Hails SC Order, Says End of Kumaraswamy Govt is Certain
The Supreme Court had directed that the 15 rebel Congress and JD(S) MLAs 'ought not' to be compelled to take part in the proceedings of the Karnataka Assembly.
Uproar in Andhra Assembly over Kapu Reservation, Jagan Accuses TDP Chief Naidu of Cheating Community
Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy also reminded Chandrababu Naidu that his government has allocated Rs 2,000 crore for the community.
Day after Resigning from Rajya Sabha as Samajwadi Party MP, Neeraj Shekhar Joins BJP
Earlier in the day, Shekhar, son of former Prime Minister Chandrashekhar, met PM Narendra Modi. RS Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said he had accepted the Shekhar's resignation after being satisfied that the same was voluntary and genuine.
Why BJP Promotion For RSS Loyalist BL Santhosh Should Have Yeddyurappa Looking Over His Shoulder
A media shy backroom operator credited with expanding BJP influence in Karnataka, BL Santhosh may be projected as a replacement for BS Yeddyurappa within a year or two, party insider say.
Karnataka Crisis May Take New Turn Today as SC Set to Hear Rebel MLAs' Plea, BJP Keeps Close Watch
The resignations of these MLAs has plunged the HD Kumaraswamy government in Karanataka into a crisis as it faces the risk of losing majority in the Assembly.
'Wait for October': Maharashtra BJP Minister 'Predicts' Assembly Poll Dates
Maharashtra Water Resources Minister and senior BJP leader Girish Mahajan also said that the model code of conduct might come into force from September 10 or September 15.
Unhappy With New Portfolio, Navjot Singh Sidhu Resigns from Punjab Cabinet After Feud With Amarinder Singh
Sidhu’s portfolio was changed from the Local Bodies’ to the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy almost a month ago but he was yet to take charge.
Will Be The Happiest Person if Cong's Mallikarjun Kharge is Made Karnataka CM, Says BJP MP
Gulbarga MP Umesh Jadhav's statement comes against the backdrop of the political imbroglio in the state following the resignation of 16 disgruntled coalition MLAs and speculation that some of them want someone other than HD Kumaraswamy as the chief minist...
Karnataka Political Drama Moves to Supreme Court after Speaker Buys Time to ‘Verify’ Resignations of Rebel MLAs Despite Deadline
Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday night reiterated that the coalition in the state would remain steady despite efforts to destabilise it.
Amid Political Turmoil, Karnataka Monsoon Session to Begin Today
The spate of resignations pushing the coalition government to the brink of collapse is likely to cast a shadow on the proceedings, though it was expected that the BJP would corner the government on a host of issues including drought management and alleged...
Karnataka Speaker Blames MLAs for Making Things 'Murky' by Approaching Supreme Court
The Speaker said the top court has asked him to take a call on the matter but not what decision has to be taken. He also said that he had never declined to meet any legislator.
After 10 Congress MLAs Join BJP in Goa, Party Sends Chellakumar to State to Take Stock of Situation
A Chellakumar, AICC secretary and the opposition party's Goa in-charge, arrived in Goa on Wednesday night and began discussions with the party's remaining five legislators to decide the future course of action.
Ashok Gehlot Presents 'People’s Budget', Rs 1,000cr Fund for Farmers, Janta Clinics Announced
Ashok Gehlot announced a Rs 1,000 crore farmers' welfare fund, a policy for new and renewable energy projects, set a target of Rs 16,000 crore crop loans from cooperative banks and said 'Nandi Shala' will be built in each gram panchayat.
Karnataka Cong MLA K Sudhakar 'Held Up' After Resignation; Escorted Out After High Drama
Congress Legislature Party Leader Siddaramiah who met Sudhakar at the Vidhan Soudha denied the MLA was taken for discussion by force and slammed the BJP, accusing it of indulging in gundagiri.
Posters Alleging Irregularities at Amethi Hospital Spring Up Hours Before Rahul Gandhi's Visit
Alleging that the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital is taking away lives instead of saving them, the posters demanded justice for the aggrieved families and punishment to the culprits.
DK Shivakumar, Congress' Last 'Resort' for Tricky Trust Votes, is in Fire-fighting Mode Once Again
A Congress warhorse, Shivakumar has been deputed to placate rebel MLAs camped in a Mumbai hotel and pull the government out of the current crisis.