Siddaramaiah

Taking to X, Chief Minister Siddaramiah wrote, “Karnataka enters the global stage with two historic world records - certified by the London Book of World Records. Shakti Scheme: Largest number of free bus rides availed by women - 564.10 crore journeys, empowering everyday mobility.”

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has triggered a controversy by linking religious conversions to caste discrimination in Hindu society.

Karnataka’s financial health has worsened in just two years. The CAG’s latest report highlights how Congress’s five “guarantee” schemes are straining the state economy, pushing it into debt.

The report says that Bengaluru Metro is set to lose control over 45 acres of prime land in Hebbal due to KIADB’s move. It that despite Lake View Tourism Corporation’s failure to pay compensation for 20 years, KIADB’s notice would legitimise the corporation’s contested claim over the land.

The former sanitation worker claimed that he was forced to bury hundreds of bodies of murder victims, including women and young girls, many of whom were sexually assaulted.

After a prolonged farmer protest, the Karnataka government has scrapped its plan to acquire land for an aerospace park near Bengaluru. Seizing the moment, Andhra Pradesh has offered over 8,000 acres and attractive policies to draw aerospace investors.

By naming the bill after Rohith Vemula, Congress wants to tap into the emotional resonance, though devoid of any factual relevance, to galvanise support from the SC, ST, and OBC Hindus. However, this bill risks being a draconian measure against general-category students and faculty, as they could be disproportionately targeted.