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Siddaramaiah accidentally dislodges woman’s dupatta, apologises

Siddaramaiah was quick to apologise to Ms Jamlar, a Congress worker and former taluk panchayat president involved in the incident.

29 Jan 2019 1:13 AM

Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy

Karnataka CM warns Congress: Control MLAs, or I will quit

The CM’s outburst is yet another indication of the simmering rivalry between him and Siddaramaiah, according to party sources.

29 Jan 2019 12:52 AM

‘Such incidents will create confusion in the coalition,’ said senior Congress party leader Mallikarjun Kharge. (Photo: PTI | File)

Not advisable to speak against wishes of party high command: Kharge on Kumaraswamy

This comes after CM Kumaraswamy said that he is ready to step down after Congress MLAs hailed Siddaramaiah as their leader.

28 Jan 2019 4:03 PM

‘They are crossing the line, Congress must control their MLAs,’ Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said. (Photo: ANI)

‘Ready to step down’: Kumaraswamy on Cong MLAs hailing Siddaramaiah as CM

This came after Congress MLAs at an event on Sunday claimed that they believed Siddaramaiah as rightful CM.

28 Jan 2019 12:45 PM

'I have seen B Nagendra's reply who said he is loyal to party and they never met any BJP leaders. I haven't seen replies by the other two MLAs. We will take action accordingly after looking at all replies,' the former CM said. (Photo: ANI)

Notice served to 4 MLAs, no problem to govt, says Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah said 3 of the MLAs had responded to notice with exception of Umesh Jadhav, who has not replied yet.

25 Jan 2019 12:14 PM

The meeting was convened by the party to assess whether its flock was intact amid speculation that some of the party MLAs had switched over to the BJP. (Photo :ANI)

Siddaramaiah to hold Congress Legislature Party meeting at 11 am today

All MLAs have been directed to attend the meeting, which comes in the wake of an alleged rift in Cong-JD(S) coalition govt.

21 Jan 2019 9:28 AM

In June last year, Siddaramaiah was in the eye of a controversy after the then minister K J George allegedly gifted him a Toyota Land Cruiser with fuel coupons for a year. (Photo: File)

Row erupts as Congress MLA ‘gifts’ Mercedes-Benz to Siddaramaiah

Congress MLA Byrathi Suresh has courted controversy after media reports of ex-CM Siddaramaiah receiving a luxury car from him surfaced.

20 Jan 2019 4:12 PM

BJP wants coalition govt in K’taka to fall

It serves no-one better than the BJP, if the coalition government falls and is shown up as a failed experiment.

20 Jan 2019 12:00 AM

Talking about the CLP meeting, G Parameshwara said upcoming Lok Sabha elections and other issues like present political scenario in Karnataka will be discussed in the meeting. (Photo: File)

Congress asks ‘disgruntled’ MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi to attend 'headcount' meet

Congress MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi is believed to be upset with his party after he was dropped from Karnataka cabinet on Dec 22.

18 Jan 2019 2:16 PM

Speaking to reporters at Hubballi, Siddaramaiah claimed that all the party MLAs would attend the CLP meeting. (Photo: File)

More Congress MLAs return ahead of meet to show BJP’s ‘flop’ effort in K'taka

Political turmoil has hit Karnataka since Monday amid reports that BJP was allegedly trying to topple Cong-JD(S) govt.

17 Jan 2019 9:07 PM

‘I had twice led delegations (to PM Modi) as a chief minister, he did not agree to waive a single rupee.’ said Siddaramaiah. (Photo: File)

Siddaramaiah hits out at Modi on loan waiver scheme, calls him 'anti-farmer'

Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah also claimed that PM Modi and his government were against agricultural sector.

31 Dec 2018 4:35 PM

The Congress-JD(S) alliance is strong and it would contest the Lok Sabha polls together, he said. (Photo: File)

Seat sharing not yet discussed with Cong for 2019 LS polls: Kumaraswamy

The JD(S) leader's comment came in wake of Siddaramaiah rubbishing BJP's claim that coalition govt in Karnataka would collapse.

28 Dec 2018 10:14 AM

Riding the Tipu tiger

In the recent Ramanagara bypoll, the JD(S) couldn’t have won without the Congress’ 35,000 Muslims.

12 Nov 2018 12:02 AM

Projecting the unity between both the parties ahead of the November 3 bypolls to three Lok Sabha and two assembly se

BJP our 'common enemy', declare Karnataka Congress, JD(S) leaders

JD(S)-Cong alliance in state sent message to secular parties across country to unite to defeat 'communal forces' in 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

20 Oct 2018 5:49 PM

Gauri Lankesh (55) was shot dead outside her residence in RR Nagar. (Photo: File)

Felled by bullets, but Gauri hits the ‘right’ target

The involvement of right-wing extremists was the focus of investigation and much speculation.

02 Sep 2018 5:43 AM

Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday met Congress president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi. (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Give nod for K'taka cabinet expansion: Kumaraswamy to Rahul Gandhi

In a brief meeting with Gandhi, Kumaraswamy also apprised him about 100-day performance of coalition government.

30 Aug 2018 1:35 PM

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (Photo: File)

Can become CM again, will do good work: Siddaramaiah

If I become the CM again, I can do more good work for the state.

25 Aug 2018 5:24 AM

Mr Kumaraswamy has also reworked the chief minister’s office (CMO) by transferring officials Mr Siddaramaiah had appointed during his tenure. (Photo: AP/File)

Dilli Ka Babu: Coalition blues

Six former chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh were recently made to vacate their government bungalows by the Supreme Court.

12 Aug 2018 12:38 AM

Senior congress leader Siddaramaiah also said this demand was being made by people who have not understood the meaning of a unified Karnataka. (Photo: File/PTI)

BJP has no right to demand separate statehood for North K'taka: Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah said BJP does not have any right to seek it as NDA govt's contribution towards region's development was 'zero.'

29 Jul 2018 9:39 PM

Karnataka CM H D Kumaraswamy also proposed a hike in the additional excise duty on Indian-made liquor by 4 per cent across the board on all 18 slabs. (Photo: Twitter/@CMofKarnataka)

‘Sop politics’ cost people of Karnataka dear

Kumaraswamy also took a risk of waiving farm loans amounting to Rs 34,000 crore which might pose a big challenge to him in future.

06 Jul 2018 1:32 AM

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