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PoliticsBengaluru23 September 2026

ST Somashekar alleges Kumaraswamy is plotting Tejoveedhe for CM Dikkuvaramar

Speaking at Vidhana Soudha, MLA ST Somashekar alleged that CM Dikkuvaramar is being targeted by Kumaraswamy. He claimed that Kumaraswamy is…

PoliticsBengaluru23 September 2026

Opposition members stage protest, walk out during Vidhana Parishad session over discussions on farmer issues

Opposition members protested and walked out during the second day of the special session of the Vidhana Parishad. The protest followed the…

PoliticsBengaluru23 September 2026

CM DK Shivakumar discusses legal experts regarding KPSC scams

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that he is consulting with legal experts regarding the alleged scams in the Karnataka Public Service…

PoliticsBengaluru23 September 2026

Finance Department advises caution on state spending; CM Diksha Kumar responds

The Finance Department advised the state government to spend judiciously due to the state's deteriorating financial condition and the near…

PoliticsBengaluru23 September 2026

Congress Legislative Party Meeting in Bengaluru Discusses Schemes, Drought Management, and Local Elections

During the Congress legislative party meeting held in Bengaluru, discussions took place on implementing government schemes, 'Guarantee'…

PoliticsBengaluru23 September 2026

HD Kumaraswamy's document release and audio leak sparks political speculation in Bengaluru

Discussions have begun regarding a potential conflict between CM DK Shivakumar and central minister HD Kumaraswamy in the state's politics.…

PoliticsBengaluru23 September 2026

CM D.K. Shivakumar discusses KPSC issues, alleges corruption and mismanagement

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that the KPSC has increased corruption. Speaking to media representatives, he said that the officials…

PoliticsBengaluru23 September 2026

Debate in Vidhana Parishad on drought management sparks heated exchange between ruling and opposition parties

During the Vidhana Parishad session on Tuesday, a heated exchange occurred between ruling and opposition party members regarding drought…

PoliticsBengaluru23 September 2026

Financial Department advises CM on resource constraints for new projects

The Finance Department advised Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar that resources must be checked before announcing new projects. The department…

PoliticsBengaluru23 September 2026

CM DK Shivakumar urges all MLAs to speak with unity on the state's stand on 'Varadi'

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar requested all MLAs to speak with unity, setting aside party differences, to effectively present the state's…

PoliticsBengaluru22 September 2026

CM Shivakumar to conduct physical verification of areas under Kasturirangan report

CM D.K. Shivakumar stated that the state government will conduct physical verification of areas falling under the Kasturirangan report at…

PoliticsBengaluru22 September 2026

Forest Department is the reason for Naxalites' birth, says Sunilkumar

During a discussion on the Kasturirangan report in the Vidhana Soudha, BJP's V. Sunilkumar advised that finding a middle path between…

PoliticsBengaluru22 September 2026

Lokayukta raid uncovers assets worth Rs 29.61 crore from eight government officials

A surprise raid by the Karnataka Lokayukta police on eight government officials on Tuesday uncovered total assets worth Rs 29.61 crore. The…

PoliticsBengaluru22 September 2026

ED finds Rs 1.3 crore payment to Gangwar, probes money laundering in KPSC scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into the KPSC scam revealed that Basavaraj Kannale gave Rs 1.3 crore in cash to IAS officer…

PoliticsBengaluru22 September 2026

CM Dikshit discusses concerns over KPSC, says freedom for investigation officer appointment is needed

CM D.K. Shivakumar stated that there are increasing scams in KPSC and that he is discussing with experts how to close this within the legal…

PoliticsBengaluru22 September 2026

Siddaramaiah confronts DCP Yogesh over car removal near Vidhana Soudha

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed strong displeasure against DCP Yogesh regarding the removal of his car near the Vidhana Soudha.…

PoliticsBengaluru22 September 2026

Heated arguments erupt in Vidhana Parishat over loan repayment and political statements

Heated arguments erupted in the Vidhana Parishat on September 22 during the second day's session. B.K. Hariprasad's statement regarding loan…

PoliticsBengaluru22 September 2026

CM DK Shivakumar discusses considering closure of KPSC amid appointment irregularities

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed deep concern regarding alleged irregularities in the appointment of veterinary officers at the…

PoliticsBengaluru22 September 2026

Election dates announced for Rajya Sabha seats for teachers and graduates in Bengaluru

The Election Commission announced the schedule for the biennial elections to two teacher and two graduate seats in the Legislative Council.…

PoliticsBengaluru22 September 2026

Opposition leader alleges 'Brand Bengaluru' is a tax scam, harassing citizens in Bengaluru

Opposition leader R. Ashok alleged on Tuesday that 'Brand Bengaluru' is being used to harass common people by levying taxes. He expressed…