ED takes ex-minister Nagendra for questioning in Valmiki Corporation scam

Bengaluru, July 12 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken former Karnataka minister and Congress leader B Nagendra for questioning in connection with the Valmiki Corporation scam case. This action follows two days of extensive searches at multiple locations, including his premises. “I’m being taken from my home… I have no idea what’s happening,” Nagendra…

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Karnataka HC intervenes in Byju’s share row, orders no change until NCLT verdict

Bengaluru, July 6 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court has instructed Byju’s to maintain the current situation while the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) reconsiders whether the company should be allowed to issue more shares. This directive came after several investors accused Byju’s of unfair practices and mismanagement. Initially, on June 12, the NCLT had temporarily…

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ISRO chief announces key Gaganyaan tests

Bengaluru, July 3 (UNI) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath announced on Wednesday that three crucial tests for the Gaganyaan mission will be conducted this year. These tests are crucial for India’s ambitious human spaceflight programme. At a workshop on planetary defence commemorating International Asteroid Day, Somanath provided details on the upcoming experiments….

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LoP Ashoka accuses Siddaramaiah of exploiting caste divisions

Bengaluru, June 29 (UNI) Amid internal discord within the Congress, R Ashoka, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Karnataka Assembly, on Saturday accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of exploiting caste divisions to maintain political control. “The Congress is in turmoil over leadership positions,” Ashoka noted, highlighting the party’s internal strife. Speaking at Chikkaballapura, Ashoka observed,…

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Siddaramaiah defers to Cong high command on DyCM demand

Bengaluru, June 26 (UNI) Amid renewed calls for the appointment of three additional Deputy Chief Ministers in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah affirmed on Wednesday that the final decision rests with the Congress high command. Several ministers have advocated for Deputy Chief Minister positions to be allocated to leaders from the Veerashaiva-Lingayat, SC/ST, and minority communities….

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K’taka min halts mining plans despite Kumaraswamy’s approval

Bengaluru, June 23 (UNI) The serene Devadari forest in Sandur, Ballari district, has become a battleground between Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and Karnataka Forests Minister Eshwar B Khandre. Khandre’s directive to halt the handover of Devadari to Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL) stands in stark contrast to Kumaraswamy’s approval for mining operations in the…

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