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Bengaluru, March 16 – In a setback for the Congress government, Karnataka Assembly Speaker, U.T. Khader, adjourned the House on Monday, sharply criticizing it for failing to provide answers to questions from MLAs despite repeated warnings from the Chair.Expressing strong dissatisfaction...

Bengaluru, March 16: BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, launched a sharp attack on the Congress government on Monday, alleging that corruption has become widespread under its rule.In a statement, Ashoka said that when the entire government, starting...

Bengaluru, March 14 – The Karnataka BJP warned on Saturday that including citizens from Pakistan and Bangladesh on the voter list would pose a serious threat to the country’s national security.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, R. Ashoka, the Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka...

Bengaluru, March 10 – Karnataka’s Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, launched a scathing attack on the State Budget for 2026-27 on Tuesday, alleging that it had plunged the people of Karnataka into a “debt vortex” and had been unjust to backward classes, Scheduled Castes, and other sections of...

Bengaluru, March 9 – Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly and senior BJP leader R. Ashoka criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday over his remarks on India's sovereignty, stating that it was ironic for the Chief Minister to lecture the country on independence while...

Bengaluru, March 9 – The Karnataka government stated on Monday that it had not imposed any restrictions on the media within Vidhana Soudha. The government also defended its earlier order, which asked the media to take statements and reactions only at the West Gate of Vidhana Soudha.A statement...

Mysuru (Karnataka), March 7 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that the allegation that the state government has excessively increased borrowing is far from the truth and maintained that the objective of this year’s Budget is to provide equal opportunities to people from all...

On March 6 in Bengaluru, R. Ashoka, the Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and a senior BJP leader, criticized the State Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He alleged that the budget imposes a massive debt burden on the state's people while offering...

Bengaluru, March 4 – The Karnataka unit of the BJP accused the Congress government of diverting funds meant for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP) and Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) on Wednesday, and called on senior Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in...

Bengaluru, March 3 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed on Tuesday allegations by Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy that phones were being tapped to monitor Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, calling the charges...

Bengaluru, March 3 – The Karnataka BJP launched a strong attack on the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday, over his criticism of India's stance in the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict.It is worth noting that amidst the West Asia conflict, LoP Gandhi stated...

Bengaluru, March 3 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticised Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday for his comments on sensitive international issues during the ongoing conflict between Israel-US and Iran, accusing him of making impulsive remarks on India’s foreign policy.In a...

Bengaluru, March 2 – The Karnataka BJP launched a strong attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress government on Monday, alleging internal surveillance, financial mismanagement, and failure to fulfill election promises.Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, the Leader of the...

Bengaluru, March 2 – Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader R. Ashoka said on Monday that processions in support of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should not be allowed, describing him as a "dictator".Responding to protests held in parts of Karnataka...

Bengaluru, February 25 – Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has assured that the Congress-led government is working to fill vacant positions in a transparent and free-from-scam manner.He has urged the youth to remain confident and said the government is committed to addressing...

Bengaluru, February 25 – Karnataka BJP President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of misleading the public regarding the number of government positions filled during the Congress government's tenure in the state.In a statement, Vijayendra alleged that the state...

Shivamogga (Karnataka), February 24 – The Karnataka government announced on Tuesday that it would provide a compensation of Rs 15 lakh to the family of Class 10 student Sanketh, who was killed after being assaulted in Shivamogga, while police said that they had already detained seven individuals...

Dharwad (Karnataka), February 24 – Thousands of students, members of the All Karnataka State Student Association (AKSSA), and unemployed youth staged a massive protest in Dharwad on Tuesday, demanding that the Karnataka government immediately fill vacant positions in various state departments...

Bengaluru, February 23 – Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra stated on Monday that the Congress-led government has been targeting the Banjara community in the state since it came to power.He made this statement in response to the arrest of BJP MLA Chandru Lamani, who belongs to the...

Bengaluru, February 23 – Targeting the Congress-led government for allegedly encouraging the tanker mafia by showing no interest in repairing borewells, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, said on Monday that the state administration was backing the water tanker...