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Suraj is the son of JD(S) MLA H D Revanna who is Union Minister and former Karnataka CM H D Kumaraswamy’s older brother. (Photo: Suraj Revanna/ X)

Another member of JD(S) first family in trouble: Who is Suraj Revanna?

June 24, 2024 4:27 am

Suraj, arrested on Sunday for allegedly sexually assaulting a youth worker of the party, is an MLC and the elder brother of Prajwal Revanna who stands accused of rape.

The entry of Bhavani Revanna's younger son Prajwal into politics to replace his grandfather as the JD(S) candidate for the Hassan Lok Sabha seat in 2019 is believed to have been at her instance. (Photo: Bhavani Revanna/ X)

Newsmaker | Prajwal Revanna’s mother in the spotlight: Who is Bhavani Revanna, the real power centre in the family?

June 21, 2024 5:04 pm

The SIT investigating the former JD(S) Hassan MP in sexual assault cases has identified Bhavani as the mastermind in the abduction of one of his suspected victims. Earlier this week, the Karnataka High Court granted her anticipatory bail.

Prajwal Revanna, Hassan Lok Sabha results

Prajwal Revanna bites the dust, JD(S) loses family turf for the first time in 20 years

June 05, 2024 6:34 am

Prajwal, who is under arrest over cases of sexual assault, lost to Congress candidate Shreyas M Patil in Hassan.

Another rebellion hits BJP-JD(S) coalition as former MLA files nomination papers

May 16, 2024 8:40 pm

BJP leader K Raghupathi Bhat was previously Udupi MLA for three terms before ceding his seat to Yashpal Suvarna in the 2023 Assembly elections

Granting bail to H D Revanna will send wrong signal: SIT to court

Prajwal abuse clips: Revanna gets bail in kidnapping case

May 17, 2024 8:21 pm

The kidnapping case is in connection with the charges of sex abuse against Revanna's son and Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna

Daily Briefing: Prajwal Revanna suspended from JD(S); heatwave in India; concerns over Covid vaccine; and more

May 01, 2024 8:50 am

In today’s edition: Prajwal Revanna suspended; split in Godrej Group; cases against Arvind Kejriwal and NewsClick; concerns over Covid vaccine; heatwave in India; and more

Prajwal Revanna sexual abuse allegations

Prajwal Revanna case: BJP says 'no authority over ally', asks what did state Congress govt do

May 01, 2024 7:58 am

BJP central leadership knew about the accusations but party insiders say they came from a local functionary known for his rivalry with Prajwal and his father H D Revanna.

As Karnataka votes today, BJP-JD(S) to face first big challenge, Congress bets on welfare guarantees

April 26, 2024 1:33 am

To prevent a BJP sweep, like in 2019, the Congress hopes its schemes will help consolidate the support of marginalised communities and minorities; it is also banking on splits among Vokkaligas and Lingayats

Karnataka JD (S) leader Kumaraswamy, women guarantee schemes, Karnataka Congress

Guarantee schemes have led women astray, says JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy; draws flak

April 15, 2024 4:07 am

Five guarantee schemes – two of which were aimed at women – were launched in Karnataka in 2023 after the Congress assumed power in the state.

Kumaraswamy indicates on contesting LS polls from Mandya, says official announcement soon

March 26, 2024 7:12 pm

To save the party and to strengthen its roots, the people of Mandya want him to contest from there, the former chief minister said, as he called the district the "heart of JD(S)".