‘Reality check’: BJP cites Karnataka govt survey to slam Rahul Gandhi; ridicules ‘vote chori’ charge | India News

‘Reality check’: BJP cites Karnataka govt survey to slam Rahul Gandhi; ridicules ‘vote chori’ charge | India News

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday launched a broadside against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his “vote chori” after a study by the Karnataka government found out that majority respondents in the state believe that elections in India are conducted freely and fairly and that EVM’s deliver accurate results.BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla cited the…

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'Such actions ... ': Congress flags Karnataka government's demolition drive; calls it 'serious concern' | India News

‘Such actions … ‘: Congress flags Karnataka government’s demolition drive; calls it ‘serious concern’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress party on Saturday expressed “serious concern” over the Bengaluru demolition drive carried out by the Karnataka government that led to the eviction of several settlers from Kogilu village. Party general secretary KC Venugopal spoke to the Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar and conveyed that such actions should have been…

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'Fastest ramp-up': Rahul Gandhi hails 'transformative job creation' in Karnataka; minister fires a cheeky retort | India News

‘Fastest ramp-up’: Rahul Gandhi hails ‘transformative job creation’ in Karnataka; minister fires a cheeky retort | India News

NEW DELHI: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday thanked leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi after he hailed job creation at Foxconn in Karnataka.Vaishnaw said that the Congress leader has acknowledged “the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ programme.”“Thanks Rahul Gandhi for acknowledging the success of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s ‘Make in India’…

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‘Local-level confusion’: How Kharge’s remark adds twist to Siddaramaiah vs DK Shivakumar power tussle in Karnataka | India News

‘Local-level confusion’: How Kharge’s remark adds twist to Siddaramaiah vs DK Shivakumar power tussle in Karnataka | India News

NEW DELHI: Who will resolve the ongoing power tussle in Karnataka between chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar – top Congress leadership in Delhi or the leaders themselves at the local level?On Sunday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge shielded the “high command” from this embarrassing power game in Karnataka and said that “any confusion…

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Karnataka ‘honour killing’: Pregnant woman 'beaten to death' over inter-caste marriage; 3 arrested | Hubballi News

Karnataka ‘honour killing’: Pregnant woman ‘beaten to death’ over inter-caste marriage; 3 arrested | Hubballi News

HUBBALLI: A 20-year-old woman, Manya Patil, succumbed to her injuries after being assaulted in an alleged honour killing in Inam Veerapur village, Dharwad, police said on Monday.According to Dharwad SP Gunjan Arya, the assault occurred around 6:30pm over inter-caste marriage. “A lady named Manya, around 20 years of age, succumbed to the injuries. Allegedly, three…

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Karnataka HC directs Centre to process Pakistani woman’s citizenship plea before visa expiry

Karnataka HC directs Centre to process Pakistani woman’s citizenship plea before visa expiry

The Karnataka High Court has issued an order urging the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Foreigners Regional Registration Office to prioritize and expedite a fresh citizenship application from Nighat Yasmeen, a Pakistani national. Married to Indian citizen Mohammed Younus and the mother of two Indian citizens, Yasmeen sought the…

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Explosion near naval ammo facility sparks panic: 30 houses develop cracks in Karnataka villages; residents report quake-like tremors | Bengaluru News

Explosion near naval ammo facility sparks panic: 30 houses develop cracks in Karnataka villages; residents report quake-like tremors | Bengaluru News

KARWAR: More than 30 houses developed cracks, windows and doors rattled in a cluster of villages following an explosion near Indian Navy’s ammunition storage facility in Uttara Kannada district around Thursday noon.The blast sent out thick plumes of smoke and caused alarm in Alageri, Mavina Keri, and surrounding villages of Ankola in the district. Residents…

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