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Bengaluru, March 21 Congress general secretary and party's Karnataka in-charge, Randeep Singh Surjewala, on Saturday indicated that the party is close to finalizing candidates and that a decision on ticket allocation is likely later on Saturday or March 22, following consultations with leaders...

Bengaluru, March 20 – Congress candidates vying for bypolls in Bagalkot and Davangere South constituencies in Karnataka filed their nominations on Friday, even as the party is yet to announce its candidates amid a contest for the seats.The bypolls were necessitated following the deaths of...

New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 19 The BJP announced its candidates for the upcoming Assembly bypolls in Karnataka's Bagalkote and Davangere South constituencies on Thursday, which have fallen vacant, necessitating fresh elections.The party has fielded Veerabhadrayya Charantimath from Bagalkote and...

Bengaluru, March 19 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Thursday that there is no legal impediment to issuing a notification for the Upper Krishna River Phase-3 project, including raising the height of the Almatti dam, and indicated that the state would soon take a decision...

Bengaluru, March 18 Amid intense lobbying, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday that the selection of candidates for the April 9 assembly bypolls to the Bagalkote and Davanagere Assembly constituencies will be decided by the Congress high command, with consultations underway...

New Delhi, March 17 A meeting of all-party MPs from Karnataka on Tuesday decided to form a joint delegation to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding long-standing water and irrigation projects, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said.Shivakumar, who also holds the Water Resources...

Bengaluru, March 17 A group of senior Congress legislators met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday, urging a cabinet reshuffle to provide them an opportunity to serve as Ministers.The group of about 40 legislators, who have been MLAs for over three terms, have planned to go to New Delhi...

Bengaluru, March 16 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met some of his cabinet colleagues for dinner on Monday, sparking speculation amid the ongoing power struggle within the ruling Congress over the leadership change issue.According to official sources, about 14 ministers were present at...

Bagalkote (Karnataka), March 14 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Saturday that he will meet the state's MPs in New Delhi on March 17 to discuss the objections raised by Andhra Pradesh to the Upper Krishna Project, and to pressure the Centre to intervene.Also, the state's...

Bengaluru, March 13 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar alleged on Friday that the BJP is pressuring Congress MLAs from Odisha and offering them lucrative incentives to cross-vote in favor of its Rajya Sabha candidate, amid fears of "Operation Lotus".Shivakumar, who is the head of...

Bengaluru, March 13 Ruling Congress MLA H A Iqbal Hussain defended his statement criticizing the state budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on March 6, saying his loyalty lies with his constituents.The MLA representing the Ramanagara assembly segment faced backlash from his party...

Bengaluru, March 13 The Congress has moved a group of its legislators from Odisha to Bengaluru ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for March 16, amid apprehensions of cross-voting.According to Congress sources, around eight MLAs from the party’s Odisha unit were flown from Bhubaneswar...

Bengaluru, March 13 The Congress has moved a group of its legislators from Odisha to Bengaluru ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for March 16, amid apprehensions of cross-voting.According to Congress sources, around eight MLAs from the party’s Odisha unit were flown from Bhubaneswar...

Bengaluru, March 13 The Congress has moved a group of its MLAs from Odisha to Bengaluru ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for March 16, amid concerns about cross-voting.According to Congress sources, around eight MLAs from the party's Odisha unit were flown from Bhubaneswar to...

Bengaluru, March 10 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar hosted a dinner party at a five-star hotel in the city on Tuesday to celebrate the completion of six years as the Congress state president.Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his cabinet colleagues, and many MLAs attended the dinner...

Bengaluru, March 10 Opposition BJP leaders criticized Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, questioning his absence during the pre-budget meetings and his silence on the state budget presented by CM Siddaramaiah last week.Leader of Opposition R Ashoka and...

Bengaluru, March 10 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah congratulated his deputy, D K Shivakumar, on completing six years as the president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC).He praised Shivakumar's organizational skills and dedication to the party, despite being "harassed" by...

Bengaluru, March 10 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Tuesday that the shortage of LPG refills has become a serious concern in the state, amid warnings from hotel owners that they may be forced to shut down operations if supplies do not improve soon.Speaking to reporters...

New Delhi, March 9 Ahead of the Assam assembly elections, former Asom Gana Parishad leader Jayanta Khaund joined the Congress on Monday, with Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi praising his entry into the party.Days after resigning from the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), Khaund joined the Congress...

Bengaluru, March 9 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's visit to New Delhi has once again sparked speculation, linking it to a possible leadership change in the state after the Budget Session of the legislature.According to official and party sources, Shivakumar left for the...