The President, smiling, acknowledged that she did not but pledged that she would learn the language.
Rani Chennamma holds a unique place in India's history as one of the first women to lead an armed resistance against colonial rule, Siddaramaiah stated.
It’s true that there is a demand to provide reservation for Muslims in government contracts but there is no proposal before the government right now, says Karnataka Chief Minister's office.
The CM, who has been summoned on November 6, is facing allegations of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA)
Following CM's wife Parvathi returning the 14 plots allotted to her to the MUDA, the MUDA commissioner has changed the records in respect of the 14 sites, which is a subject matter of investigation, the complainant said
Opposition BJP held a protest demanding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation after a Special Court ordered a Lokayukta police probe into alleged illegal site allotments by Mysuru Urban Development Authority.
Prime Minister @NarendraModi, who is accused by his own party leaders of auctioning off the Chief Minister's post for Rs 2,500 crores, has no moral right to speak about corruption, says Karnataka CM.
I will fight. I am not afraid of anything. We are ready to face the investigation. I will fight this legally, says Siddaramaiah
It is alleged that compensatory sites were allotted to Siddaramaiah's wife B M Parvathi in an upmarket area in Mysuru, which had higher property value as compared to the location of her land which had been 'acquired' by the MUDA.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly criticised the Governor's decision to grant permission to prosecute him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land 'scam' case. The Chief Minister has also denied any wrongdoing and questioned the moral authority of the Bharatiya Janata Party in demanding his resignation.
Karnataka government ordered the closure of accounts with the SBI and PNB over non-refund of deposits.
Karnataka Cabinet that met on Monday night under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has given its approval for adopting three resolutions.The other two resolutions are said to be against 'One Nation, One Election' and delimitation of constituencies for the Lok Sabha
According to the bill, speaking Kannada does not make one a Kannadiga. To qualify as a local candidate, a person must have been domiciled in the state for 15 years and pass a nodal agency’s test.
Terming the allegations against him by the opposition party as "political", Siddaramaiah questioned whether his family has to give up their land, just because as he is Chief Minister.
BJP on Friday held a state-wide protest against the Congress government on the issue and held demonstrations in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office in almost all districts
According to official sources, petrol will now go up by Rs 3 and diesel by Rs 3.5 per litre
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said his government is marching ahead towards setting a new example of Karnataka Model of Development founded on the principles of justice, equality and fraternity enshrined in the Constitution
Rs 50 crore will be allocated for the development of major pilgrimage destinations of Jains, announced Siddaramaiah
This will be the second time since the Congress government assumed power in May 2023 that the beer price has seen a revision
Successive central governments have accepted what the Finance Commission has recommended in the past, including the rise in states’ share from the divisible pool. States should now prioritise tax reforms and bolster fiscal capacity to reduce reliance on transfers.
The Congress government in the state has been critical of the Modi government alleging delay in releasing drought relief to the state, despite its repeated requests, and even after the central team of officials visiting and conducting inspections in various affected regions.
The raids were carried out by the Mandya District Family Welfare Officer Venkataswamy and Pandavapura Sub-division Assistant Commissioner Nandish.
Out of the total insurance facility of Rs. 4 lakh to be given to gig workers, Rs. 2 lakh will be provided for life insurance and Rs.2 lakh will be provided for accidental insurance.
The free bus ride will also apply to destinations within 20 km of Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said in Nanjangud, near Mysuru, on Saturday.
A ninth-time MLA, Siddaramaiah is an untainted leader, known for his populist schemes and efforts to consolidate the votes of minorities, backward classes and Dalits.