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The Supreme Court refused to hear a plea challenging Karnataka’s decision to grant cabinet rank to 42 legislators heading boards and corporations, directing the petitioner to seek review in the high court. The plea alleged constitutional violations, office-of-profit concerns, and misuse of public resources

Rajya Sabha Secretariat appointed K. S. Somashekhar as secretary, effective Saturday. With over three decades of experience in parliamentary administration and international exposure, he has previously served in senior roles in Karnataka and global parliamentary forums

The Karnataka government is discussing possible restrictions on social media use by children, citing safety concerns. Minister Priyank Kharge said the issue is under review, while BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar urged immediate steps to protect young users

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reaffirmed unity with Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar, saying both will abide by the Congress high command on leadership decisions. After a breakfast meeting, the leaders stressed there were no differences amid ongoing speculation about a power shift

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to visit Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar for a breakfast meeting on December 2, signalling a temporary halt in their leadership tussle. The Congress high command is seen pushing for unity ahead of the Belagavi legislature session

DK Shivakumar’s cryptic X post on “keeping one’s word” has intensified the Karnataka Congress power tussle, reviving debates over a reported power-sharing pact. With Kharge acknowledging the crisis, both Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah have been summoned to Delhi for a final decision

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed speculation of a “November revolution” and a possible leadership change, calling it a media fabrication. He asserted that Congress has a five-year mandate, his position remains strong, and the government is committed to fulfilling its five guarantees

The Karnataka High Court has permitted the RSS to conduct a route march in Chittapur on November 16 with 300 participants and a 50-member band, allowing a minor modification to the Tahsildar’s order while retaining the participant limit

Karnataka High Court’s Dharwad bench dismissed the state government’s appeal against the stay on its order restricting RSS activities in public spaces. The division bench directed the government to approach the single-judge bench, marking another setback for the Congress-led administration

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and author Sudha Murthy have declined to participate in Karnataka’s ongoing caste census, submitting self-attested letters to the state Backward Classes Commission, citing personal reasons and stating their participation would not benefit the government.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has urged the SIT to expedite its probe into the Dharmasthala “murders, rapes, and burials” case. He said FSL reports are awaited, while searches have recovered skeletal remains. The SIT continues its investigation independently

Karnataka’s Shakti scheme, offering free bus travel for women, has entered the Golden Book of World Records after recording over 500 crore journeys. Officials said the initiative has boosted women’s mobility, economic participation, and significantly increased daily ridership across the state

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused CM Siddaramaiah of shifting stance in the Dharmasthala case, alleging irresponsibility after SIT-led excavations, ordered by the government, yielded no evidence of the alleged buried bodies.

The Karnataka government plans major amendments to the Rent Act, 1999, introducing steep penalty hikes for subletting and unregistered brokers, market-based rent regulation, eviction notice requirements, and a fast-track dispute resolution system to ensure fairness for tenants and landlords

The Karnataka government has made registration mandatory for all GPA-based property transactions and introduced e-stamps and Aadhaar-linked digital signatures. The move aims to prevent fraud, ensure transparency, and eliminate the use of unregistered documents and physical stamp papers.

The Karnataka government is under fire for proposing to divert ₹11,896 crore from SC/ST welfare funds to its guarantee schemes. Dalit groups and Opposition parties have criticised the move. A final decision is expected at the SC/ST Development Council meet on August 5.

The report clarifies that merely submitting an intimation does not amount to seeking permission, particularly for events involving large public gatherings in central Bengaluru

In his letter, the DCP highlighted that RCB fans are likely to arrive in lakhs. As the event is organised in haste at the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha, there will be difficulty in organising security due to a shortage of staff and officers

The circular states that the guidelines are intended to protect the health of school children and the general public.

Sources confirmed that the Cabinet has approved the proposal, and a Bill in this regard will be presented before the State legislature during the ongoing Budget Session