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Karnataka BJP MLAs stage walkout over Laxmi Hebbalkar’s statement on unpaid Gruha Lakshmi dues

December 17, 2025 4:28 pm

Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka sought clarification regarding minister Laxmi Hebbalkar’s reply to BJP MLA Mahesh Tenginakai’s claim that Gruha Lakshmi scheme beneficiaries had not been paid for February and March 2025.

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Shivakumar’s ‘arrogance’, Bills on SC sub-categorisation and hate speech may heat up Karnataka legislature’s winter session

December 14, 2025 7:30 pm

Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka has accused Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar of intimidation and openly threatening citizens.

The Karnataka Government tabled the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, during the third day of the winter session.

Karnataka tables Bill to combat hate speech, hate crimes

December 10, 2025 8:16 pm

First-time offenders may face imprisonment ranging from 1 to 7 years. The Bill was piloted by Home Minister G Parameshwara at the Legislative Assembly.

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Karnataka Governor gives nod to Greater Bengaluru Governance bill

April 25, 2025 5:26 pm

The Bill will pave way to restructure Bengaluru’s civic administration by splitting the BBMP into up to 7 smaller municipal corporations under a Greater Bengaluru Authority, chaired by CM.

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SC junks plea for CBI probe into 'honey-trap' allegations in Karnataka Assembly

March 26, 2025 9:42 pm

The issue created a stir in the assembly, prompting the home minister to announce a high-level probe whereas the opposition demanded a judicial inquiry by a sitting high court judge.

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly. (ANI Photo)

Bill providing for Muslim quota in Karnataka government contracts tabled in Assembly

March 18, 2025 8:11 pm

The four per cent quota is in addition to the reservation in place for other OBC communities and SC/ST in Karnataka.

Karnataka Assembly clears Bill to divide BBMP into smaller units; BJP MLAs walk out

March 10, 2025 9:21 pm

BJP LoP Ashok said dividing BBMP would result in Kannadigas becoming a minority in some corporations.

Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader (Express Photo/Abhinav Saha)

Lack of communal harmony in focus as Karnataka MLAs press for tourism development in coastal region

March 04, 2025 8:15 pm

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said many companies avoid setting up shops in Karnataka's coastal districts despite the presence of skilled human resources.

According to a letter from the chief minister's office, shared by farmers, the SKM has been invited for a meeting, to be chaired by Mann, at the Punjab Bhavan.

Today in Politics: Will protesting farmers accept Punjab CM Mann’s offer for talks?

March 03, 2025 7:40 am

PM Modi to chair meeting of National Board for Wildlife; SFI calls strike in colleges demanding Bengal education minister’s resignation over Jadavpur University row.

Karnataka MLAs can now be more at home in the House, on recliners

February 25, 2025 10:32 pm

Seeking to boost attendance, Speaker Khader who earlier arranged complimentary meals now plans to rent comfy chairs so that MLAs can catch post-lunch naps