The Karnataka Assembly passed eight Bills without discussion amid Opposition protests demanding Minister B Nagendra's resignation. Key amendments allow limited use of park land for public utility projects, enable remote property registration, regulate rural properties and seek administrative reforms for Bengaluru's transport system
The Karnataka Assembly debated banning DJ music at cultural and religious events, with the Congress government seeking BJP support. Ministers cited cultural erosion and noise pollution concerns, while opposition members objected, leading to plans for a detailed discussion later.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly witnessed uproar as BJP and JD(S) members demanded the resignation of Excise Minister RB Timmapur over alleged corruption in liquor licensing and transfers, citing audio evidence and complaints filed with the Lokayukta
The Karnataka Assembly on Thursday passed India’s first anti-hate speech law, providing for imprisonment of up to seven years. While the government cited Supreme Court observations, the BJP opposed the move, alleging threats to free speech, the press, and political dissent
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that legal action would be taken against the key witness in the Dharmasthala "mass burial" case if his allegations are proven false. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to a fair, apolitical investigation led by a Special Investigation Team (SIT).
Justice K. Lakshman heard the interim pleas in the criminal appeals filed by Janardhan Reddy and others, seeking suspension of the conviction and sentence imposed by the CBI Special Court, Hyderabad
BJP and JD(S) created a ruckus in the Karnataka Assembly, demanding a judicial probe by a sitting , into the alleged "honey-trap" attempt involving a minister and other politicians
The BJP’s national leadership has stated that the decision will have national implications. Former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday in a press meet reminded that such divisive measures in the past led to the partition of the country.
Karnataka Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi’s comments that any trouble to CM Siddaramaiah would have a cascading effect on the Congress govt in Telangana, has now triggered discussions in political circles and general public here.
