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"Investors Need Not Worry": DK Shivakumar On Karnataka's Job Quota Decision

Asian News International | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday spoke on the state government's decision to reserve jobs in the private sector for Kannadigas and emphasized that investors need not be concerned.

DK Shivakumar Reacts To Charges Of Taking Bribe In Garbage Disposal Tender

Asian News International | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Bengaluru

Reacting to allegations of accepting bribe in garbage disposal tender, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar asked how he could award a contract to a blacklisted company without calling for tenders.

Karnataka Job Quota May Force "Companies To Relocate": Software Body

Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Bengaluru

A day after the Karnataka cabinet approved a bill mandating reservation for locals in the private sector jobs, software body Nasscom has sought its withdrawal saying the provisions "threaten to drive away companies".

How A Small-Town Kannadiga Brought India Its 1st Miss Universe Petite Crown

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

Imagine doing a 36-hour shift in a hospital and then turning up willingly the next day to chip away the imperfections to become a beauty queen? That is what Shruti Hegde, a doctor and a beauty queen from Hubli, Karnataka, has been doing since 2018.

Amid Massive Karnataka Quota Bill Row, Chief Minister Deletes, Then Reposts

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday July 17, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has deleted a social media post announcing 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in all Group C and Group D jobs in private companies in the state.

Karnataka Okays Bill Mandating 100% Quota For Kannadigas In Private Firms For These Posts

Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 16, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka cabinet has approved a bill mandating 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in private firms for Group C and Group D posts, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday.

CBI Going Beyond Its Limits In Disproportionate Assets Case: DK Shivakumar

Tuesday July 16, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar expressed his displeasure over the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) handling of his Disproportionate Assets (DA) case, stating that the agency was overstepping its limits.

Karnataka Decides To Implement Recommendations Of 7th Pay Commission

Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2024, Bengaluru

The Karnataka cabinet on Monday decided to implement the recommendations of the seventh Pay Commission effective from August one, official sources said.

"This Is Unfair": DK Shivakumar On Supreme Court's "Sorry" In CBI Case

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday July 15, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has labelled as "unfair" the Supreme Court's dismissal of a petition challenging the CBI's FIR against him in a disproportionate assets case.

"Sorry. Dismissed": Supreme Court Setback For DK Shivakumar In CBI Case

Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar challenging the CBI's FIR against him in the disproportionate assets case.

Karnataka Ready To Release 8,000 Cusecs Cauvery Water To Tamil Nadu: Chief Minister

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 14, 2024, Bengaluru

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the Karnataka government was ready to release 8,000 cusecs of water from the Cauvery river every day to neighbouring Tamil Nadu instead of one TMC as directed by the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee.

"When Chief Minister Is Involved...": BJP Protests Alleged Mysuru Land Scam

NDTV News Desk | Friday July 12, 2024, Bengaluru

The BJP's plans for a "massive protest" in Karnataka's Mysuru - over alleged mismanagement of the city's urban development authority, to the tune of Rs 4,000 crore - were scuppered Friday after the police blocked party workers heading to the city.

Ex Karnataka Minister Questioned By Probe Agency In Illegal Money Transfer Case

Press Trust of India | Friday July 12, 2024, Bengaluru

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday took former Minister B Nagendra into custody, as part of a money-laundering probe linked to the alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited.

Ex Karnataka Minister, Congress MLA Raided In Valmiki Corporation Scam

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 10, 2024, Bengaluru

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday carried out searches in four states, including on the premises of former Karnataka minister and Congress leader B Nagendra and MLA B Daddal, as part of a money laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities

Big Charge Against Siddaramaiah's Wife Amid Mysuru Land Compensation Row

Reported by Pratiba Raman, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Wednesday July 10, 2024, Bengaluru

A social activist has filed a police complaint against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi and two others, accusing them of involvement in the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.