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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge defended Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar’s Delhi visit, dismissing leadership speculation within Congress. He said meetings with Union ministers are routine, rejected rumours of political upheaval, and criticised BJP over “Operation Lotus” allegations and media silence

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

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s light-hearted jibe about Bengaluru’s infamous traffic at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 went viral, prompting political reactions and renewed criticism of the city’s infrastructure, while he also engaged students and showcased striking space visuals of India

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

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 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

In a setback to the Congress-led Karnataka government, the High Court’s Dharwad Bench stayed its order requiring prior approval for events at public and state-owned venues. The directive followed a letter from minister Priyank Kharge seeking a ban on RSS activities

Karnataka’s SIT has identified six suspects in the Aland Assembly vote deletion scam, where Rs 80 per vote was allegedly paid. Nearly 7,000 votes, mostly of Dalits and minorities, were targeted. CID raids Guttedar’s premises amid ongoing investigation

RSS has submitted a fresh application to the Kalaburagi deputy commissioner to hold its centenary foot march in Chittapur on November 2, following a Karnataka High Court directive. The government is expected to consider the plea before October 24

Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka IT Ministers, Nara Lokesh and Priyank Kharge, traded barbs on social media over investments, debt, and startup migration. Lokesh highlighted USD 15 billion Google AI data centre, while Kharge raised concerns over Andhra’s rising liabilities

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge and Andhra Pradesh counterpart Nara Lokesh engaged in an online spat over startup relocation. Kharge criticised Lokesh’s overtures to lure Bengaluru startups to Vizag, calling it “desperate scavenging,” while Lokesh defended AP’s investment initiatives

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is scared of releasing one order. We demand an order from the Congress Govt of Karnataka lifting the ban on hijab, said AIMIM chief Asaduddin

KT Rama Rao, citing statements from leaders of the Congress itself and news reports, responded, asking Kharge not to get carried away by the “propaganda” of Congress poll strategist Sunil Kanugolu and team.

On social media, Minister Kharge remarked that prior to 2014, India was in competition with developed nations such as the United States, Russia, and Britain.

Bengaluru:  Karnataka BJP Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, K.S. Eshwarappa on Monday while reacting to the murder of a Hindu activist in Shivamogga district, said that it was an act carried out by some goons belonging to a particular community and the statements by the Congress have encouraged the attacks. “We will not […]