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Can't Remove Ram's Name: HD Kumaraswamy On Karnataka Renaming Order

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday July 26, 2024, Bengaluru

Taking objection to the Karnataka government's decision to rename Ramanagara District as Bengaluru South, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy said on Friday that it will again be called Ramanagara by 2028.

3.16 Acres Of Land Originally Bought For Rs 1 In 1935: Siddaramaiah On Mysuru Land Scam

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday July 26, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday gave a rebuttal to every charge made against him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land case while saying that 3.16 acres of land was originally purchased for Rs 1 in 1935

This District In Karnataka Will Be Renamed Bengaluru South

Reported by Nehal Kidwai | Friday July 26, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka government has decided to rename Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Army Uses Ground Penetration Radar In Rescue Ops After Karnataka Landslides

Reported by Rajeev Ranjan, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Tuesday July 23, 2024, Uttar Kannada

Multiple army teams, equipped with a Ferrex Locator 150 - a specialised ground penetration radar - are engaged in rescue operations after a deadly landslide hit Karnataka's Uttar Kannada district last week killing at least seven individuals.

"Industrialists Pressuring Us": Karnataka Minister On 14-Hour Work Day Bill

IANS | Monday July 22, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Minister for Labour, Santosh Lad, stated on Monday that the government is under pressure from the IT industry to bring forth new legislation proposing extra hours of work for techies, but is evaluating the matter.

PhonePe CEO Apologises Amid Boycott Campaign Over Remark On Karnataka Job Quota Bill

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday July 22, 2024, New Delhi

The Karnataka job quota bill, now on hold, mandated reserving 50 per cent of management-level jobs and 70 per cent of non-management-level jobs for locals.

14 Work Hours A Day, 70 A Week: Karnataka Plans New Bill For Techies

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Sunday July 21, 2024, New Delhi

Amid a huge uproar over a bill that directed private firms in Karnataka to reserve jobs for Kannadigas, the state government is now planning to raise the IT staff's working hours to 14 per day, the Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union (KITU) said.

Karnataka High Court Recalls Order Stating Only Viewing Child Pornography Not An Offence

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday July 21, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka High Court has recalled its recent order, which stated that only viewing child pornography is not an offence under the IT Act.

Karnataka Plans 2% Cess On Movie Tickets, OTT Subscriptions For Welfare Fund

Reported by Pratibha Raman | Saturday July 20, 2024

The Karnataka government is considering a cess on movie tickets and OTT subscription fees to support cinema and cultural artists.

Explained: The Karnataka Quota Bill And Criticism Surrounding It

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday July 19, 2024

The bill is now on hold following severe backlash by industry stakeholders.

"My Kids Don't Deserve Jobs?": PhonePe Founder On Karnataka Quota Bill

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday July 18, 2024, New Delhi

The bill mandated reserving 50 per cent of management-level jobs and 70 per cent of non-management-level jobs for locals.

"Don't Panic": Karnataka Minister To Industry Leaders On Job Quota Bill

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday July 18, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka's Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil has justified the Congress government's decision to withhold the introduction of the bill providing reservation of jobs in the private sector for Kannadigas.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Opposes Karnataka's Job Quota Bill, Minister Responds

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Thursday July 18, 2024, New Delhi

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, the founder of pharmaceutical giant Biocon, on Wednesday opposed the proposal to reserve private jobs for local hires in Karnataka, which houses the country's information technology hub Bengaluru.

Probe Agency Detains Ex Karnataka Minister's Wife In Tribal Welfare Board Case

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Bengaluru

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), investigating the Tribal Welfare case in Karnataka, has detained former minister B. Nagendra's wife for questioning.

Karnataka High Court Gives Bail To 3 Murder Accused In Gauri Lankesh Case

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka High Court has granted bail to three accused arrested in connection with the murder of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh.