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Ashok Kumar Rai, who was at the spot, allegedly dared the officials to arrest him or to stop the cockfighting (Source: myneta.com)

Congress MLA Ashok Kumar Rai, former BJP MLA Sanjeeva Matandoor among several booked for cockfighting in Karnataka

December 22, 2025 3:22 pm

Congress MLA Ashok Kumar Rai defended cockfighting as a cultural practice linked to the Ullalthi shrine in the Dakshina Kannada district.

"If anyone has lived his entire life in heaven. I dont know whether there is a heaven or hell after death. But, on this earth itself (if anyone has to know) how heaven can be experienced, we should look at Shamanuru Shivashankarappa," said Congress legislator C S Nadagouda, a long-time associate of Shivashankarappa. (Express Photo)

Philanthropist, promoter of education: Karnataka legislators pay tribute to Congress leader Shamanuru Shivashankarappa

December 15, 2025 4:20 pm

Shamanuru Shivashankarappa had a complex relationship with Siddaramaiah, having been removed from the Cabinet during the CM's first term but later reconciled.

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Now, Congress Govt in Karnataka warns of bulldozer action in drug cases

December 12, 2025 2:36 am

While for the past several years, the Opposition has criticised BJP-led governments in various states over “bulldozer justice”, this is one of the first instances of a senior minister in a Congress government suggesting the potential use of bulldozers to deal with alleged crimes.

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7-10 yrs jail, collective punishment: Karnataka tables hate speech Bill

December 11, 2025 5:32 am

The Bill defines “prejudicial interest” to include bias on the grounds of religion, race, caste or community; sex, gender, sexual orientation, place of birth, residence, language, disability, or tribe.

The Karnataka Government defended its menstrual leave policy in the High Court, citing it as a progressive measure supported by constitutional articles. (File)

'Aligned with ‘equal protection of laws’: Karnataka Govt on menstrual leave policy before High Court

December 10, 2025 3:51 pm

Meanwhile, the All India Central Council of Trade Unions also filed an impleading application in the matter of the menstrual leave policy in Karnataka.

Inside the Karnataka Congress power tussle: As Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar rivalry intensifies again, why the high command may not intervene

November 22, 2025 7:40 am

With his government completing half its tenure, CM Siddaramaiah has been pushing for a Cabinet reshuffle, but is facing resistance from the Deputy CM’s camp that wants a change at the top if that happens

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Karnataka government orders constitution of SIT to probe Aland ‘vote chori’ attempts

September 21, 2025 5:23 am

The constitution of the SIT comes in the wake of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi citing the Aland case as an example of vote theft with the tacit consent of the Election Commission of India.

SC dismisses plea against Mysuru Dasara invitation to Banu Mushtaq

September 20, 2025 2:04 am

The plea assailed the high court's reasoning, saying the inaugural rituals of Dasara, which take place at the Chamundeshwari Temple, are not merely symbolic but constitute an essential religious practice protected under Article 25 of the Constitution.

Amid the row over Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq inaugurating the Dasara celebration to be organised by the Karnataka Government, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the decision on Sunday, saying that only "zealots" opposed it

Siddaramaiah claims 'vote fraud' cost him 1991 election against Congress rival: What happened back then

August 31, 2025 10:48 am

The BJP has mounted an attack on the Congress's campaign against “vote chori” and alleged collusion of the Election Commission to manipulate elections.

When "the investigating officer inquired with the petitioner, then he has stated that the skull was not taken out by digging the said land, but at the instance of some other persons", the Dakshina Kannada court noted in its bail order on November 24.

Dharmasthala secret burials: BJP MLAs seek interim report, allege bid to defame Hindu religious site

August 13, 2025 6:20 am

BJP MLA Suresh Kumar alleged that the investigation into the Dharmasthala secret burials was handed over to the SIT due to demands from Left groups despite the district police being capable of probing the whistleblower's claims.