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In Karnataka, the Congress-JDS government slumped into a minority earlier this month following the resignation of several dissident MLAs. Sixteen MLAs from the ruling coalition including thirteen Congress and three JD(S) MLAs have resigned. (Photo: ANI)

‘Karnataka speaker violating constitution,’ says BJP’s Murlidhar Rao

Rao's assertions were, however, refuted by Congress leader Hanumanth Rao who accused the BJP of indulging in horse-trading.

22 Jul 2019 8:01 PM

The Congress-JDS government fell into a minority earlier this month following the resignation of several dissident MLAs. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka trust vote: Speaker takes a dig at politics of defection

‘You (Yeddyurappa) don't smile, you also earlier helped in eloping,’ the Speaker said during the debate on confidence motion in Assembly.

22 Jul 2019 3:52 PM

Earlier in the day, Shivakumar had attacked the BJP saying the party is in a hurry to come to power in the state and using the Governor of Karnataka for the same. (Photo: ANI)

Why BJP not accepting they are behind 'operation lotus' in K'taka: DK Shivakumar

DK Shivakumar said, "Why is the BJP not accepting it wants the chair?'

22 Jul 2019 3:38 PM

Editorial further said: 'It is hard to predict when this drama would come to an end'. (Photo: Representational)

Impose President's rule or dismiss Karnataka govt: Shiv Sena to Centre

'Everyone in Karnataka is flouting democracy norms,' Shiv Sena said in an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana.

22 Jul 2019 1:18 PM

The ongoing high-voltage political drama in Karnataka is likely to culminate on Monday with Congress-JD (S) coalition government schedule to face the crucial floor test in the Assembly. (Photo: ANI)

K'taka crisis: Hectic day of debate but trust vote still not on cards

On Friday, the Assembly failed to meet two deadlines set by Governor Vajubhai Vala to complete the trust vote.

22 Jul 2019 10:50 AM

Karnataka gears up for trust vote today after missing two deadlines

On Friday, the Assembly failed to meet two deadlines set by Governor Vajubhai Vala to complete the trust vote.

22 Jul 2019 8:49 AM

Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy speaks at the Assembly session at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. (Photo: File)

Karnataka crisis: HD Kumaraswamy in a fix as BJP confident, rebels adamant

Yeddyurappa alleged that the coalition was unnecessarily buying time despite knowing the whip issued to the rebel MLAs was of no use.

22 Jul 2019 5:31 AM

The BJP and Congress leaders are simultaneously holding legislative party meetings in Bengaluru today. (Photo: File)

Attend Assembly session, expose BJP: K'taka CM appeals rebel MLAs

'I want to make it amply clear that I am not trying to cling onto power,' Kumaraswamy said.

21 Jul 2019 9:09 PM

‘The intention of the government is to delay the trust vote and indulge in horse-trading and defections from the BJP in the meanwhile,’ the plea submitted. (Photo: PTI)

2 independent K’taka MLAs move SC seeking floor test be concluded tomorrow before 5pm

Petitioners have submitted that minority government, which does not have confidence of majority, is being allowed to continue in office.

21 Jul 2019 8:02 PM

Ahead of the floor test, the rebel Karnataka MLAs in Mumbai on Sunday said they came with an intention to teach lesson to the Congress-JD(S) government in the state. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

K'taka crisis: 'Will go back once everything is sorted out,' say MLAs in Mumbai

Ahead of floor test, rebel Karnataka MLAs in Mumbai said they came with an intention to teach lesson to Cong-JD(S) government in state.

21 Jul 2019 4:00 PM

Ahead of the floor test, the Chief Minister has called a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leaders at the Taj Hotel in Bengaluru on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

K'taka crisis: BSP MLA to skip floor test on Monday on Mayawati's directions

The trust vote is scheduled for Monday after House was adjourned after it failed to meet deadlines set by Guv Vala on July 19.

21 Jul 2019 3:25 PM

The trust vote is scheduled for Monday after the House was adjourned in the wake of the Assembly failing to meet the two deadlines set by Governor Vajubhai Vala to complete the trust vote on July 19. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka BJP MLAs lodged at Ramada Hotel enjoy de-stress session, perform yoga

Dressed in casual t-shirts and track pants, BJP legislators were seen performing asanas in the lush garden of the hotel.

21 Jul 2019 3:17 PM

Karnataka CM H.D. Kumaraswamy with his cabinet colleagues after the Assembly was adjourned in Bengaluru on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Karnataka crisis: Cong, JD-S pin hope on SC to save govt

Karnataka BJP president B.S. Yeddyurappa too met party MLAs and decided to adopt a wait-and-watch approach when the Assembly resumes on Monday.

21 Jul 2019 1:26 AM

K’taka govt crisis escalates as trust vote delayed till Monday

The governor is widely expected to send a report on the developments to the home ministry, which will assess the options before it.

20 Jul 2019 1:49 AM

Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy speaks at the Assembly session at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Constitutional logjam develops in Karnataka

It ruled that these 15 MLAs “could not be compelled” to attend the Assembly during the trust vote.

20 Jul 2019 12:00 AM

'You blame Revanna for carrying a lemon. You (BJP) believe in Hindu culture but you attack him. He carries lemon with him and goes to a temple. But you accuse him of doing black magic,' he said. (Photo: ANI)

Is it possible to save a govt by black magic? Kumaraswamy takes dig at BJP

Speaking in the Assembly, Kumaraswamy said he has given funds to all the districts.

19 Jul 2019 3:51 PM

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday raised the political developments in Karnataka in the Lok Sabha. (Photo: ANI)

Congress raises K'taka developments in LS, says 'conspiracy' to pull down Oppn

Members of the Congress, Trinamool Congress, DMK and some other Opposition parties later staged a walkout from the House.

19 Jul 2019 3:24 PM

Lok Sabha witnessed sloganeering and protests on Friday as Congress members sought to raise the issue of ongoing political crisis in Karnataka. (Photo: File)

Karnataka crisis: Congress members protest in Lok Sabha

More than 30 members from the Congress, DMK and few other parties were in the Well for over 15 minutes.

19 Jul 2019 1:02 PM

He said there was discussion and "indirect comments" made that he was delaying the process (vote of confidence). (Photo: File)

'Not trying to delay vote on confidence motion,' says K'taka Speaker

Speaker made his position clear as Assembly proceedings began with Guv having set 1.30 pm on Friday as deadline.

19 Jul 2019 11:50 AM

'Depending on the outcome of the proceedings in the House today, we will discuss with our national president Amit Shah and decide on the future course of action,' he added. (Photo: File)

'Kumaraswamy will make his farewell speech today,' says Yeddyurappa

This Friday will mark a good day for BJP, Yeddyurappa said adding 'I'm confident that with God's grace, everything will be good.'

19 Jul 2019 11:43 AM

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