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We will not allow conversion of helpless, says Karnataka CM Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday asserted that the ruling BJP will not allow religious conversion of helpless people in the state

Five more cases take total Omicron infections in Karnataka to 19

Five more cases of Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus were found in Karnataka taking the total to 19.

Kannadigas' security is our responsibility, says Karnataka CM Bommai

Security of Kannadigas settled in Maharashtra is the government's responsibility, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said

Belagavi: Prohibitory orders imposed as Sangolli Rayanna statue vandalised

Responsible people shouldn't provoke anybody. Shivaji Maharaj, Sangolli Rayanna & Rani Chennamma united the country, says Karnataka CM

Tension prevails in Karnataka border town as protest turns violent

Tension prevailed in Karnataka's border town of Belagavi after a protest condemning the desecration of a Shivaji statue turned violent

Max 10 yrs in jail, Rs 1 lakh fine: Proposed Karnataka anti-conversion bill

The proposed anti-conversion bill in Karnataka has a provision for imprisonment of those who indulge in mass conversion from three to 10 years and a fine of Rs one lakh.

Congress MLA Ramesh Kumar apologises for his 'enjoy rape' comment

Congress MLA K R Ramesh Kumar, who had courted controversy by saying "enjoy rape when it is inevitable", apologised for his 'off the cuff remark'

BJP slams Congress for Karnataka MLA's 'rape' comments

The BJP was, however, also left embarrassed when its spokesperson also criticised Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, who is from the ruling party, for not objecting to Congress MLA's remarks

'When rape is inevitable, enjoy it...': Congress MLA in Karnataka Assembly

Senior Karnataka Congress leader KR Ramesh Kumar made a sexist and unsavoury comment on rape in the state Assembly

Karnataka: JDS won't support anti-conversion bill, says Kumaraswamy

Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) HD Kumaraswamy said that his party won't support the anti-conversion Bill, which the government intends to implement in the Karnataka Assembly.

Karnataka records 317 new coronavirus cases; death toll rises to 38,277

The total number of active cases in the State is 7,179

4 killed, 10 injured in serial road accident on highway in Karnataka

Four people died on the spot and 10 others suffered severe injuries in a serial accident that took place on National Highway - 4 near Alur Cross in Chitradurga district

K'taka: Suvarna Soudha gears up to host 10-day legislature session

The 10-day session will be held under the shadow of the new Covid variant Omicron, whose numbers climbed to three in the state on Sunday

K'taka CM hints at bringing anti-conversion bill in Belagavi session

The cabinet is expected to meet during the Belagavi assembly session, which begins from December 13

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai rules out night curfew till next week

"People need not panic about the new Covid-19 variant Omicron. The decision on imposing night curfew will be taken after a week," Bommai stated

Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Karnataka leading states in EV sales: Govt

Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Karnataka have emerged as top three states in terms of registration of electric vehicles in India, the government said on Wednesday. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that 870,141 electric vehicles have been registered in India. Uttar Pradesh (255,700) has the highest registered electric vehicles, followed by Delhi (125,347) and Karnataka (72,544) come in that order. The fourth and fifth spots are grabbed by Bihar (58,014) and Maharashtra ( 52,506). Gadkari said the Ministry of Heavy Industries formulated a scheme namely Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme in 2015 to promote adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles in the country with an aim to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. At present, Phase-II of FAME India scheme is being implemented for a period of five years with effect from April 1, 2019 with a total budgetary support of Rs ..

Karnataka coronavirus update: 299 new Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths reported

Karnataka logged 299 fresh Covid-19 cases and six deaths on Tuesday, taking the total number of infections to 29,98,699 and the toll to 38,243

BJP, Congress are equal enemies of JD(S), says H D Kumaraswamy

H D Kumaraswamy on Monday termed both BJP and Congress as equal enemies of his party, as he tried to clarify that the saffron party leader Yediyurappa has only sought "cooperation" and not an alliance

Karnataka coronavirus update: Reports 456 Covid cases, six deaths in 24 hrs

Karnataka on Sunday reported 456 fresh Covid-19 cases and six deaths taking the caseload and cumulative fatalities to 29,98,099 and 38,230 respectively, the state health department said.

Congress trying to win LC polls using money power, alleges K'taka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai accused Congress of trying to win the Legislative Council elections using 'money power' and claimed that it has lost people's support.