Siddaramaiah: News
20 Dec 2024
X'Can't speak Kannada, come to...': CEO's hiring post sparks controversy
Cars24 CEO Vikram Chopra has sparked a controversy with his recent post on X. The post was addressed to people living in Bengaluru who are looking for jobs.
10 Dec 2024
AssemblyKarnataka: Protests over Lingayat community's quota demand turn violent
Protests by the Lingayat Panchamasali community in Belagavi, Karnataka, turned violent on Tuesday as protesters demanded quotas. The agitation was led by Basavajaya Mrityunjay Swami ji.
10 Dec 2024
BengaluruFormer Karnataka CM SM Krishna dies at 92
Former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, who was credited with being instrumental in making Bengaluru a global tech hub, passed away at his residence in the city on Tuesday. He was 92.
29 Nov 2024
BengaluruKarnataka seer booked over 'no voting rights for Muslims's comments
Karnataka's Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamastana Math seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji has been booked after his controversial remarks about disenfranchising Muslims.
26 Nov 2024
KarnatakaKarnataka MLA's suggestion to cancel election guarantees sparks row
A Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Karnataka, HR Gaviyappa, has sparked a controversy by saying Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should cancel some election guarantees as the state is low on funds.
21 Nov 2024
KarnatakaSiddaramaiah orders reinstatement of ration cards amid BPL controversy
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered a halt to the cancelation of ration cards of poor families.
20 Nov 2024
BengaluruNandini enters Delhi market; to compete with Amul, Mother Dairy
Karnataka's Nandini brand, marketed by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), will enter the New Delhi dairy market on Thursday, Moneycontrol reported.
15 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka: Wine merchants call for bandh on November 20
The Federation of Wine Merchants Association Karnataka has called for a statewide bandh on November 20, protesting against alleged corruption in the state's excise department.
14 Nov 2024
Basavaraj Bommai'BJP offered ₹50cr to Congress MLAs': Shivakumar backs Siddaramaiah's claim
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to destabilize his government by offering huge bribes to Congress MLAs.
04 Nov 2024
Basavaraj BommaiKarnataka Waqf Board claims ownership of 43 Vijayapura monuments
The Karnataka Waqf Board has staked a claim to 43 historic monuments in Vijayapura, including the famous Gol Gumbaz.
01 Nov 2024
DK ShivakumarMake poll promises you can keep: Congress chief raps Karnataka
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has advised the Karnataka government and other Congress units in poll-bound states to keep their promises in line with fiscal realities.
24 Oct 2024
Barack ObamaObama at Congress event? Siddaramaiah plans to invite ex-US president
The Karnataka Congress is looking to invite former United States President Barack Obama to a major event in December.
18 Oct 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)ED raids MUDA office amid land allotment row involving Siddaramaiah
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) office on Friday.
17 Oct 2024
KarnatakaAll government residential schools, Raichur University in Karnataka renamed
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced that all government residential schools in the state will be renamed Maharishi Valmiki Residential Schools.
16 Oct 2024
KarnatakaAmid row over Siddaramaiah land case, key official quits
K Marigowda, the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) head, resigned on Wednesday as investigations into land scam allegations against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family continue.
13 Oct 2024
KarnatakaKharge returns land given by Karnataka amid MUDA scam investigation
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and his family have decided to return a five-acre land in Karnataka amid the ongoing Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site scam.
03 Oct 2024
BengaluruMUDA case: Complainant alleges Siddaramaiah, others trying to destroy evidence
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing a new complaint lodged by Pradeep Kumar, who has accused him and others of tampering with evidence related to 14 land sites in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.
02 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Siddaramaiah faces backlash after Congress worker removes his shoes
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing criticism after a video surfaced online showing a Congress worker removing his shoes during a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday.
01 Oct 2024
KarnatakaWhat Siddaramaiah said on wife returning land amid MUDA 'scam'
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday that his wife, BM Parvathi, who chose to return the 14 compensatory land sites received from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), was a "victim of politics of hate against him."
30 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)ED books Siddaramaiah, others in MUDA land scam case
The Enforcement Directorate on Monday booked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and some others in a money-laundering case linked to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), taking cognizance of a recent state Lokayukta FIR, news agency PTI reported.
29 Sep 2024
Bengaluru'Clear-cut case of extortion': Complainant attacks Sitharaman over electoral bonds
Co-President of Janaadhikaara Sangharsha Parishath (JSP), Adarsh Iyer, who filed a complaint against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, claimed that they misused their power to shake down companies for money.
28 Sep 2024
BengaluruFIR ordered against Sitharaman over 'extortion' through electoral bonds
A Special People's Court of Representatives in Bengaluru has ordered the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, ETV Bharat reported.
27 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)FIR filed against Siddaramaiah, wife in MUDA land scam
An FIR has been registered against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife, Parvathy Siddaramaiah, by the Mysore Lokayukta Superintendent of Police (SP) over a land allotment scam involving the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
26 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Karnataka Cabinet withdraws CBI's permission to probe cases in state
The Karnataka government on Friday withdrew its consent for any probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) within its territory.
26 Sep 2024
Narendra Modi'If you're ready…': Siddaramaiah invites Modi for debate on corruption
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a direct debate on corruption.
25 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Court orders probe in MUDA case: Siddaramaiah says 'not afraid'
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday expressed his readiness to face an investigation after a trial court's directive to file a police case against him.
25 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka court orders Lokayukta probe against Siddaramaiah in MUDA case
A special court in Karnataka has ordered the Lokayukta, a state-level corruption watchdog, to investigate allegations against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
24 Sep 2024
Karnataka High CourtKarnataka HC dismisses Siddaramaiah's plea in MUDA land scam case
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, challenging the legality of Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot's decision to prosecute him over alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case.
18 Sep 2024
Piyush GoyalKarnataka minister criticizes Goyal over his 'new Silicon Valley' comment
Karnataka Minister MB Patil responded to Union Minister Piyush Goyal's call for a new Silicon Valley in India with frustration, posting on X.
15 Sep 2024
IndiaVideo: Security breach at Siddaramaiah's event, man climbs on stage
A security breach occurred at the "International Day of Democracy" event attended by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday.
06 Sep 2024
COVID-19Siddaramaiah government accuses BJP of misappropriating COVID-19 funds
A new scam involving the alleged misuse of COVID-19 funds during the Bharatiya Janata Party's administration in Karnataka has taken center stage, overshadowing the ongoing controversy around the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
19 Aug 2024
Abhishek Manu SinghviMUDA scam: Court relief for Siddaramaiah as proceedings deferred
The Karnataka High Court has directed the trial court not to take immediate action against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA land scam case.
19 Aug 2024
Karnataka High CourtSiddaramaiah moves Karnataka HC challenging prosecution order in MUDA 'scam'
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sought legal recourse against the governor's approval to prosecute him over alleged irregularities in land allocation by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
17 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Entire Cabinet with me': Siddaramaiah reacts to governor's prosecution sanction
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reacted to the prosecution sanction issued against him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment scam.
17 Aug 2024
High CourtKarnataka MUDA scam: What is it and who's involved
Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot has approved the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam.
17 Aug 2024
IndiaKarnataka governor approves prosecution of Siddaramaiah in land scam case
The Karnataka governor has given his permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case.
26 Jul 2024
BengaluruKarnataka cabinet approves renaming of Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South
The Karnataka state cabinet on has approved the renaming of Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South district, state's Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, HK Patil announced on Friday.
26 Jul 2024
Mamata BanerjeeBreaking opposition rank, Mamata to attend NITI Aayog meeting
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced that she will attend the NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi on Saturday.
21 Jul 2024
KarnatakaKarnataka's IT companies propose 14-hour shifts for employees
Information technology (IT) firms in Karnataka have sparked controversy, with a proposal to extend employee work hours to 14 per day.
18 Jul 2024
BengaluruBengaluru: Services at 11 Indira Canteens stopped over unpaid bills
Food services at 11 Indira Canteens in Bengaluru were suspended due to unpaid bills by the city's civic body, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
18 Jul 2024
InfosysWhat Biocon founder Mazumdar-Shaw said on Karnataka's job quota bill
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder of pharmaceutical titan Biocon, opposed the Karnataka government's now-paused job quota bill.
17 Jul 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka job reservation bill 'temporarily' put on hold after backlash
The Karnataka government has decided to temporarily halt and further examine a bill mandating private companies in the state to allocate a portion of jobs to Kannadigas.
17 Jul 2024
KarnatakaKannadiga quota: Siddaramaiah deletes post on 100% reservation for locals
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday deleted his X post that promised 100% job reservation for Kannadigas in all Group C and Group D positions within private companies.
17 Jul 2024
KarnatakaKarnataka: 100% quota for Kannadigas in these private jobs
The Karnataka cabinet, under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has approved a bill requiring all private firms in the state to reserve 100% of Group C and Group D positions for Kannadigas.
27 Jun 2024
Goddess DurgaWhat's inside Anant Ambani's box? Wedding invitation fit for royalty
The upcoming wedding of Mukesh Ambani's son, Anant Ambani, to businessman Viren Merchant's daughter Radhika Merchant is causing a stir across India.
22 Jun 2024
BengaluruRenukaswamy murder case: Darshan sent to custody until July 4
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has been placed in judicial custody until July 4, following the conclusion of his police custody in the Renukaswamy murder case on Saturday.
07 Jun 2024
BengaluruRahul Gandhi granted bail in defamation case by Bengaluru court
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by a special court in Bengaluru on Friday (June 7) in relation to a defamation case lodged by the Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
29 May 2024
Janata Dal (Secular)Prajwal files for anticipatory bail ahead of arrival in India
Prajwal Revanna, the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader who faces allegations of mass sexual abuse, has reportedly applied for anticipatory bail to prevent his imminent arrest.
29 May 2024
Janata Dal (Secular)Sex scandal row: Prajwal's tickets booked, to reach India Friday
Prajwal Revanna, the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader who faces allegations of mass sexual abuse, has reportedly booked a flight from Munich, Germany to Bengaluru for Thursday.
27 May 2024
Janata Dal (Secular)'Will appear before SIT on May 31...': Prajwal issues apology
Prajwal Revanna, the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader who faces allegations of mass sexual abuse and is currently in Germany, has issued a statement apologizing to his parents and vowing to cooperate with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) established by the state government.
24 May 2024
H D Deve GowdaSiddaramaiah accuses Deve Gowda of helping his rape-accused grandson escape
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda of helping his grandson, Janata Dal Secular MP Prajwal Revanna, flee to Germany amid ongoing sexual assault allegations against him.
23 May 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)'Surrender or face my anger': Deve Gowda's warning to grandson
Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) chief, HD Deve Gowda, has issued a stern warning to his grandson, Prajwal Revanna.
08 May 2024
Amit MalviyaNadda, Amit Malviya summoned over BJP's 'communally-charged' animation
The Bengaluru Police has summoned JP Nadda, President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Amit Malviya, the party's IT Cell chief, over an "objectionable post" made by the Karnataka unit of the BJP.
08 May 2024
DK ShivakumarPrajwal's 'sex scandal': Shivakumar says Kumaraswamy behind pen drives' distribution
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday accused Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former CM HD Kumaraswamy of plotting to distribute thousands of pen drives containing purported explicit videos of his own nephew Prajwal Revanna.
