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Yediyurappa meets PM Modi, discusses poll preparations in Karnataka

Karnataka BJP strongman B S Yediyurappa on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and held discussions on the political situation in the State and its preparations for 2023 Assembly polls. The former Chief Minister met BJP national president J P Nadda and party national general secretary (Organisation) B L Santosh, too, and held discussions. "I met the Prime Minister at his residence for about 20 minutes and held a one-to-one discussion regarding the political situation in the State and regarding preparations to be made for gaining majority in the next Assembly polls," Yediyurappa said. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi after meeting the Prime Minister, he said Modi would be visiting Mangaluru on September 2 for an event. In response to a question on plans for a Statewide tour in the run-up to the polls, he said, "It has been decided that all of us- CM, myself and other leaders- will travel across the State under a collective leadership, we will be covering all the

Karnataka: Senior Congress leader Muniyappa scotches rumours on joining BJP

Amid speculation on him joining the BJP following his meeting with Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Health Minister K Sudhakar, Congress Working Committee member K H Muniyappa on Friday said there is no question of him leaving the party. The former Union Minister, upset with the decision of the State Congress leaders to admit a couple of local leaders in Kolar into the party without his knowledge, expressed pain over Ghulam Nabi Azad's decision to quit the party. He said, "He (Azad) was not treated well." "There is no question of leaving the Congress. I'm active in the party and will continue to remain so...no one has invited me to join other parties, I will remain in the Congress," Muniyappa said in response to a question on speculation that he would join other parties like the BJP. Speaking to reporters here, he clarified that he met the Chief Minister with a petition seeking funds and land for the development of "Adi Jambava mutt", along with the seer of the mutt and

Can't allow in toto: SC rejects CEC advice for lifting Karnataka mining cap

Bench added that situation merits a cautious approach, keeping in view concerns raised and to ensure that any changes in situation with respect to Karnataka mining activity is brought about gradually

SC raises ceiling limit of iron ore mining for three Karnataka districts

The Supreme Court on Friday raised the ceiling limit of iron ore mining for Ballari, Chitradurga, and Tumakuru districts in Karnataka, saying conservation of the ecology and environment must go hand in hand with the spirit of economic development. The apex court raised the ceiling limit of iron ore mining from 28 MMT to 35 MMT for Ballari district, and from 7 MMT to 15 MMT for Chitradurga and Tumkur districts. "Conservation of the ecology and the environment must go hand in hand with the spirit of economic development and the fine balance between the two goals is what is sought to be achieved even now," a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said. The bench, also comprising Justices Hima Kohli and C T Ravikumar, passed the order on pleas seeking lifting of the ceiling limits of iron ore mining in these districts. It referred to the May 20 this year order passed by the apex court which had granted certain reliefs relating to the sale and export of iron ore in these three distric

Karnataka CM Bommai, a 'puppet' of RSS: Congress leader Siddaramaiah

Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Friday called Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai as an "incapable" person and also a 'puppet' in the hands of the RSS. The former Chief Minister even termed the BJP government in the State as "illegal" as it was not legitimately elected by the people of the State; the saffron party came to power through "Operation Kamala." "We have an incapable Chief Minister, he has become a puppet in the hands of RSS. There is no government and there is no governance, as stated by Minister Madhuswamy himself," Siddaramaiah said. Recently, Madhuswamy's purported remarks during a telephonic conversation that the "government is not functioning, we are somehow managing" were leaked and gone viral, causing embarrassment to the government. During an interaction with mediapersons here, the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly in reference to the 40 per cent commission charge against the government by the State contractors' association, said when

SC raises annual iron ore production limit for 3 districts in Karnataka

The Supreme Court on Friday raised the annual iron ore production limit for Ballari, Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts in Karnataka. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana raised the annual iron ore production limit from 7 MMT to 15 MMT for Chitradurga and Tumakuru districts. For Ballari, it raised the limit from 28 MMT to 35 MMT a year.

Vidyanidhi scheme extended for kids of agricultural labourers: CM Bommai

The State Cabinet meeting has taken a decision to extend the Vidyanidhi scheme to the children of agricultural labourers, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai

Karnataka Congress leader compares Jinnah with Savarkar, stirs controversy

Opposition leader in the Karnataka Legislative Council B.K. Hariprasad stirred a controversy by saying that the founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Veer Savarkar were "same"

At least 9 killed, 13 injured as tempo-lorry collides in Karnataka

At least 9 people were killed and 13 others injured in a road accident near Kalambella here during early Thursday morning, Police sources said. The incident happened when a tempo collided with a lorry. The deceased are said to be daily wage workers from various parts of Raichur district and were on their way to Bengaluru, sources said. The injured have been shifted to hospital for treatment. The Tempo Trax (a multi-utility vehicle) in which the victims were travelling was said to be crowded with nearly 24 passengers, sources said, adding that the deceased include a couple of children. Home Minister Araga Jnanendra, who is also Tumakuru district in-charge, in a statement said he has spoken to the district Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police and had instructed them to see to it that necessary treatment is provided to the injured.

Printing question paper exempt from GST, but not answer booklet, rules AAR

Holds that an answer booklet is a good, whereas printing question paper is a service provided to educational institution

Criminal bills of Karnataka, Jharkhand get President Murmu's assent

The president has given his assent to two legislations of Karnataka and Jharkhand under which audio and video-recordings of evidence in criminal matters would be allowed, besides paving the way for courts to hold trials against absconding accused and punish them in their absence, officials said. The Code of Criminal Procedure (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2021 allows evidence to be recorded through audio and video means in the presence of the accused and his lawyers. The Code of Criminal Procedure (Jharkhand Amendment) Bill, 2020 facilitates courts to run trials against absconding accused and punish them in their absence. The presidential assent has been received for the two bills, a home ministry official said. The statement of the object of the Karnataka bill says: "Provided that, evidence of a witness under this sub-section may also be recorded by audio-video electronic means in the presence of the advocate of the person accused of the offence in such manner as may be ...

Why Bengaluru might get a 'unicorn' logo and where it might be placed

A unicorn logo. That's how Karnataka hopes to celebrate Bengaluru, a city that has the most number of startups and unicorns in the country

Karnataka: BJP's Yediyurappa flags off 'Savarkar Rath Yatra' in Mysuru

Karnataka BJP strongman B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday flagged off the 'Savarkar Rath Yatra' here, aimed at informing people about V D Savarkar and the principles and values propounded by him. The former Chief Minister also hit out at Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly Siddaramaiah, a known critic of Savarkar, for his repeated remarks attacking the Hindutva icon. Mysuru is the home district of Siddaramaiah. "Through Savarkar Rath Yatra, we want to create awareness among people about Savarkar, his ideology, his sacrifices for the country and principles. It is to awaken patriotic feelings among people," Yediyurappa said. Speaking at the event, he said, disinformation campaign is on against Savarakar and called on people to take his message to "every house and mind". "Savarakar was a great freedom fighter. Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had addressed him as Veer, but the disinformation campaign that is going on against him in Karnataka has pained me," he said, adding that it

Heavy rain to lash K'taka for 3 more days, yellow alert issued: IMD

The IMD has also issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Ramnagar, Chamarajanagar, Tumakuru, Ballary and Chitradurga

Karnataka: Savarkar posters put up at Congress Party office in Vijayapura

Police removed posters of VD Savarkar put up by unknown persons at the Congress party office in Karnataka's Vijayapura overnight. Security in the area beefed up

Oppose or defend important personalities on rationality, says CM Bommai

Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai said that there will be pro and anti-beliefs and arguments on noted personalities, but it must be defended with rationality and oppose the same with it

Karnataka reports 1,713 Covid-19 cases, four deaths; active tally at 10,452

Karnataka on Saturday reported 1,713 fresh COVID-19 cases and four virus-related deaths, taking the total infections and fatalities to 40,40,111 and 40,166 respectively, the state health department said. In its daily COVID bulletin, the government said 1,034 people were discharged, taking the total number of recoveries to 39,89,451 till date. Active cases stood at 10,452. Bengaluru urban district alone contributed 965 fresh cases. There were 97 fresh infections in Mysuru, 65 in Chikkamagaluru, 64 in Hassan, 59 in Dharwad and, 48 each in Ballari and Belagavi. Dharwad reported two deaths while Bengaluru Rural and Mysuru reported on fatality each. The bulletin said 28 districts reported zero fatalities. The positivity rate for the day was 5.33 per cent, the bulletin stated. As many as 32,130 tests were conducted, including 24,312 RT-PCR tests. The total tests done stands at 6.84 crore till date. There were 62,778 inoculations, taking the total vaccination to 11.79 crore so far, th

Search underway for two AK-47 rifles stolen from Karnataka ITBP camp

A search operation is underway on Friday for two AK-47 rifles which were reportedly stolen from an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) camp in Karnataka's Belagavi district

K'taka police submits chargesheet in law student sexual harassment case

Karnataka police have submitted a chargesheet against accused senior advocate K.S.N. Rajesh, in connection with the sexual harassment case filed against him by a law student, police said on Friday.

One year in office celebration 'jinx' haunts Bommai, gets rescheduled again

The events planned for the celebration of completion of one year at office by the Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai government has been yet again postponed from its scheduled date of August 28