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Who is H D Kumaraswamy?

H D Kumaraswamy

About H D Kumaraswamy

Who is H D Kumaraswamy?

H D Kumaraswamy is an Indian politician and a senior leader of the Janata Dal (Secular) party. The JD(S) leader won the Karnataka's Mandya constituency's 2024 Lok Sabha elections with 58.34 per cent vote share. While his main opponent Congress candidate Venkataramane Gowda managed to bag 38.85 per cent voting share. He has been appointed as the Union Minister of Heavy Industries under the newly formed regime after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and he also holds the Ministry of Steel portfolio under the new government. He has also served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on two occasions, first...
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Steelmakers need to collaborate with IISc, IITs to boost industry: Minister

According to him, India's unwavering commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 places the steel industry at the forefront of this transformation

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Updated On : 21 Nov 2024 | 1:35 PM IST

MUDA Scam: RTI activist levels fresh allegations against Karnataka CM

Right to Information (RTI) activist Krishna alleged that the wife of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah didn't pay the fee for the deed purchase in Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment

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Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 10:38 AM IST

Large-scale industry to be set up near Channapatna, Ramanagara: Kumaraswamy

Kumaraswamy also criticized the stalled Rs 97 crore Underground Drainage (UGD) project in Channapatna, accusing Congress leaders of delaying tenders for two years due to personal interests

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Updated On : 06 Nov 2024 | 7:05 AM IST

Mining case: Complaint against me politically motivated, says Kumaraswamy

He said that investigations regarding mining cases against him have been ongoing for 12 years

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Updated On : 13 Oct 2024 | 6:48 AM IST

Kumaraswamy trying to scuttle probe in illegal mining cases, says ADGP

Probe against Kumaraswamy pertains to allegations that he illegally approved a 550-acre mining lease to Sri Sai Venkateswara Minerals (SSVM) in Bellary district in violation of law during his tenure

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Updated On : 12 Oct 2024 | 6:50 AM IST

Kumaraswamy questioned by Karnataka police in land denotification case

Kumaraswamy said he has nothing to do with the case and he has never done anything that is illegal while in power and during his tenure as CM

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Updated On : 27 Sep 2024 | 9:33 PM IST

EMPS to continue till FAME-III launch, says MHI Minister Kumaraswamy

Last week, Kumaraswamy indicated that FAME-III would be launched within the next two months

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Updated On : 09 Sep 2024 | 11:20 PM IST

Govt expected to clear FAME 3 scheme in 1-2 months: H D Kumaraswamy

FAME 3 will replace the temporary Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024, which is set to expire in September

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Updated On : 04 Sep 2024 | 2:31 PM IST

Kumaraswamy hails CPSEs for contributing to Chandrayaan-3 on Space Day

He also said that the National Space Day celebration is a testament to the dedication and hard work of ISRO's scientists

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Updated On : 23 Aug 2024 | 10:18 AM IST

HD Kumaraswamy discharged from hospital after admitted for nose bleeding

Kumarswamy was seen trying to block his nostrils with a piece of cloth. His shirt was drenched in blood when he was at the press conference

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Updated On : 28 Jul 2024 | 11:14 PM IST

Govt working on FAME III, implementation expected soon: Kumaraswamy

Asked if FAME III will be announced in the budget, he replied in the negative

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Updated On : 16 Jul 2024 | 1:52 PM IST

Former CMs Kumaraswamy and Bommai quit as MLAs after winning LS polls

With both these Assembly seats now falling vacant, the Election Commission will have to announce by-polls to these segments

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Updated On : 15 Jun 2024 | 1:55 PM IST

PM Modi has given me opportunity to serve as Cabinet min, says Kumaraswamy

While maintaining that he has not placed a demand for any portfolio, the former Chief Minister reiterated his desire to be the Agriculture Minister

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Updated On : 09 Jun 2024 | 1:59 PM IST

Ex-Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy likely to be minister in PM Modi's new Cabinet

While the portfolio allocation is yet to be confirmed, the JD(S), which has won two seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections, has expressed interest in the Agriculture Ministry

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Updated On : 09 Jun 2024 | 1:04 PM IST

HD Kumaraswamy wins Mandya seat; nephew Prajwal Revanna trails in Hassan

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Janata Dal (Secular), a stronghold in Karnataka, has secured victory in two seats in Karnataka so far, as part of the NDA

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Updated On : 04 Jun 2024 | 6:33 PM IST

'Sex scandal' row: SIT issues lookout notice against H D Revanna, Prajwal

Karnataka Home Minister said, Revanna, a former minister, who has been served a second notice (summons), has time till this evening to appear for questioning before the SIT probing the case

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Updated On : 04 May 2024 | 5:43 PM IST

Former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy claims Congress government may fall

Speaking to reporters in Hassan Kumaraswamy said, "All is not well in the Congress government. I don't know when this government will go. An influential minister is desperate to get out of it."

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Updated On : 11 Dec 2023 | 10:21 AM IST

Posters calling Kumaraswamy 'electricity thief' appear near his house

Learning about the posters, police rushed to the spot and removed them

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Updated On : 15 Nov 2023 | 12:39 PM IST

Will do it: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar on merging Kanakapura with Bengaluru

A contentious issue surrounding the jurisdiction of Kanakapura has come to the fore due to a heated verbal exchange between former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy and DK Shivakumar

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Updated On : 25 Oct 2023 | 2:57 PM IST

Gowda sacks Karnataka unit president Ibrahim, appoints Kumaraswamy

Kumaraswamy, a two-time Karnataka chief minister, is also the party's legislative unit president

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Updated On : 19 Oct 2023 | 8:26 PM IST