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Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said he will not accept minister Ramalinga Reddy’s resignation, stressing the matter will be resolved internally. The dispute arose over portfolio allocation, with Congress leadership stepping in to manage the situation
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed public anger forced the Congress to change Karnataka’s chief minister and accused the party of thriving on chaos and uncertainty. He highlighted India’s self-reliance, energy security, infrastructure growth and electoral support for the BJP
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka in the presence of senior party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi. The Congress has also fielded Pawan Khera and Mansoor Ali Khan for the Upper House polls
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BJP State president N Ramchander Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over claims that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis denied him an appointment. He also accused the Congress government of compromising Telangana's interests in issues related to Krishna river waters.
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Muslim clerics and religious leaders in Karnataka demanded five Cabinet berths for community representatives, arguing that Muslim voters played a key role in the Congress's electoral success. They warned of protests and political repercussions if the demand remains unmet
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Riyaz Pasha from Karnataka travels over 25 kilometres regularly to provide water and grains to birds near the Telangana border. His decade-long effort to help birds survive harsh summers has inspired residents to place water containers around their homes.
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The Election Commission has notified elections to four Rajya Sabha seats and seven Karnataka Legislative Council seats, with polling on June 18. The ruling Congress is expected to secure three Rajya Sabha seats and five Council seats based on its Assembly strength
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Karnataka CM-designate D K Shivakumar and senior leader Siddaramaiah will meet the Congress high command in Delhi on June 1 to finalise Cabinet formation. Intense lobbying continues for ministerial posts, deputy CM positions, and portfolio allocation ahead of the June 3 swearing-in
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Political developments in Karnataka have delayed Telangana’s cabinet expansion, leaving aspirants for ministerial berths in suspense. With the Congress high command prioritising Karnataka, the Telangana leadership is expected to take up cabinet-related discussions only after the situation stabilises.
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C Joseph Vijay urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reject Karnataka’s Mekedatu project proposal, alleging it violates Cauvery tribunal and Supreme Court rulings. He expressed concern over the project’s impact on Tamil Nadu farmers dependent on Cauvery waters
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar met Congress high command in Delhi amid speculation of leadership change. Ministers expressed confidence confusion would be resolved, while party leaders stressed unity and adherence to high command’s decision
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The Cauvery Management Authority meets in New Delhi to discuss Tamil Nadu’s water needs and Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam proposal. Farmers await clarity on water release for Kuruvai cultivation, while rainfall and reservoir levels will shape decisions on interstate water-sharing obligations
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Eleven people, including nine women, died after being swept away by strong currents while collecting freshwater mussels in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district. Rescue teams recovered all bodies, while officials said the group likely misjudged rising water levels during monsoon conditions
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C Joseph Vijay chaired a review meeting on Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery river, directing expedited legal measures to protect Tamil Nadu’s water rights and farmers’ interests following recent court developments and Karnataka’s groundbreaking ceremony announcement
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Tension prevailed in Karnataka’s Bhatkal after protests over the relocation of the Moorin Katte religious site. Authorities imposed prohibitory orders, registered four FIRs and arrested six persons amid clashes, vandalism allegations and heightened security deployment across sensitive areas.
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An 18-year-old NEET candidate, Bhagyashree, who scored 92% in her PUC exams, tragically died by suicide at her home in Kalaburagi. Her father stated there was no family distress, and police confirmed no suicide note was found
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A doctor at Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences was allegedly assaulted by a group demanding treatment without medico-legal registration, prompting protests and a strike by medical staff. Police arrested five accused as authorities ordered an inquiry and enhanced hospital security
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The Supreme Court of India questioned continued reservation benefits for children of economically advanced backward-class families, observing that social mobility follows educational and economic empowerment, while hearing a plea related to creamy layer exclusion in Karnataka government recruitment
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The Election Commission of India announced elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states on June 18 following retirements of leaders including H. D. Deve Gowda, Mallikarjun Kharge and Digvijaya Singh
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An SIT and forensic experts revisited Karnataka’s Banglegudde forest area linked to the Dharmasthala alleged murders and burial case. The team inspected the site where human skulls and skeletal remains were reportedly recovered earlier as part of an ongoing technical and forensic investigation
