BJP MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri sparked controversy by claiming ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was composed to welcome a British official. Congress leader Priyank Kharge dismissed the remark, emphasizing Tagore wrote the anthem for India’s destiny, not the British
Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra hailed the High Court’s approval for the RSS centenary march in Chittapur as a “victory for democracy.” He said the Congress government’s attempt to restrict the event was undemocratic and violated constitutional principles
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismissed opposition demands for an NIA probe into alleged rapes and burials in Dharmasthala, saying the SIT has been given full freedom to investigate. He accused BJP and JD(S) of politicising the issue despite initially welcoming the SIT inquiry
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar alleged a “major conspiracy” in the Dharmasthala case, calling it baseless and urging a professional investigation. He stressed respect for all religions and dismissed claims of political interference while cautioning against media narratives
A political controversy has erupted in Karnataka after Minister HC Mahadevappa claimed that Tipu Sultan laid the foundation for the KRS Dam. The statement drew immediate backlash from MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and historians, who refuted the claim, calling it an attempt to distort history for political gain.
At Vidhana Soudha, a playful bicycle spill sparked serious debates on environmental reforms and future leadership, proving even mishaps can drive change
