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BJP demands Priyank Kharge's resignation in contractor's suicide case

The BJP on Saturday staged a protest here demanding the resignation of Minister Priyank Kharge in connection with the suicide of a Bidar-based civil contractor. BJP State President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly R Ashoka, Legislative Council Leader of Opposition Chalavadi Narayanaswamy led the protest. The saffron party leaders gathered at Jagat Circle in large numbers holding placards, raising slogans against the Minister amid tight security presence. As the BJP planned lay siege to Kharge's residence, the Minister decided to counter them in a unique way. Police personnel were also seen deployed outside the residence as a precautionary measure to avoid any untoward incident. "We have ordered tender coconuts, coffee, tea, bottled drinking water for the BJP leaders who will get tired after the protest," a Kharge supporter told PTI. Reacting to the protest, Kharge told reporters that neither he nor the government will succumb to the opposition

BJP demands Priyank Kharge's resignation in contractor's suicide case
Updated On : 04 Jan 2025 | 7:44 PM IST

Eyeing level playing field to cater to nation's aspirations: Priyank Kharge

The minister for IT and biotechnology and rural development and Panchayat Raj, government of Karnataka, said the state should get its share of such opportunities as it is a hub for IT services exports

Eyeing level playing field to cater to nation's aspirations: Priyank Kharge
Updated On : 22 Nov 2024 | 11:48 PM IST

Bengaluru has 57% of AI adaptability in Indian ecosystem: Priyank Kharge

The demography is a natural advantage that India has when it comes to talent

Bengaluru has 57% of AI adaptability in Indian ecosystem: Priyank Kharge
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 6:34 PM IST

Gaming industry can possibly boost employment growth: Priyank Kharge

Calling Karnataka the "innovation and skilling capital of the country," he also highlighted the various centres for animations, visual effects etc., which have been set up in the state

Gaming industry can possibly boost employment growth: Priyank Kharge
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 9:04 AM IST

K'taka okays Rs 100 cr 'Nipuna Karnataka' scheme after local job quota row

The 'Nipuna Karnataka' programme, which includes a Rs 10 crore pilot project, is aimed at boosting the global competitiveness of state's young workforce

K'taka okays Rs 100 cr 'Nipuna Karnataka' scheme after local job quota row
Updated On : 06 Sep 2024 | 5:12 PM IST

BJP won't win even 200 seats in LS polls as per RSS survey: Priyank Kharge

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday claimed the BJP, according to an internal survey of the RSS, will not win even 200 seats in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls and won't cross even eight seats in the state. Accusing Union Home Minister Amit Shah of "lying", for his recent statement alleging delay on the part of the state government in submission of a proposal to the Centre seeking drought relief, he said Shah should have been the "Minister of misinformation". "RSS' internal survey says they (BJP) won't get even 200 seats. RSS is saying it. In the state, they won't cross even eight seats. How will they win, in fourteen to fifteen seats there is internal fighting (in BJP)," Kharge claimed. Speaking to reporters here, he said several senior BJP leaders are even speaking about the need to cleanse the party. "They (some BJP leaders) are saying that the BJP (in the state) is polluted because of one family. They are saying they want to reinstall the original BJP. Are we (Congres

BJP won't win even 200 seats in LS polls as per RSS survey: Priyank Kharge
Updated On : 06 Apr 2024 | 4:35 PM IST

Karnataka govt will support setting up US Consulate in Bengaluru: Kharge

Minister Kharge was speaking to delegates of the US Trade Mission to Karnataka and South India who are visiting major Tier-I and Tier-II South Indian cities from 12 to 20 February 2024

Karnataka govt will support setting up US Consulate in Bengaluru: Kharge
Updated On : 12 Feb 2024 | 9:59 PM IST

Priyank Kharge attacks Amit Shah for his comment on CAA implementation

Shah said that no one can stop the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act as it is the law of the land

Priyank Kharge attacks Amit Shah for his comment on CAA implementation
Updated On : 27 Dec 2023 | 11:36 AM IST

Our 'Beyond Bengaluru' initiative aims to foster innovation: Priyank Kharge

The government is also focusing on building innovation ecosystems through centres of excellence in various fields

Our 'Beyond Bengaluru' initiative aims to foster innovation: Priyank Kharge
Updated On : 29 Nov 2023 | 11:47 PM IST

Like K'taka, Cong will win with full majority in Telangana: Priyank Kharge

If BRS leaders have any doubts regarding the implementation of the 'six guarantees' in Telangana, Cong can arrange for a bus for the BRS leaders to visit Karnataka, Priyank Kharge said

Like K'taka, Cong will win with full majority in Telangana: Priyank Kharge
Updated On : 22 Nov 2023 | 3:13 PM IST

Prime Minister should read Karnataka's political history: Priyank Kharge

On the performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during their term in power in Karnataka, Priyank Kharge said that it was called the "40 per cent government" by newspapers.

Prime Minister should read Karnataka's political history: Priyank Kharge
Updated On : 07 Nov 2023 | 12:42 PM IST

Karnataka govt plans to set up fact-checking teams to tackle fake news

Karnataka government has floated an 'Expression of Interest' (EOI) for empanelment of agencies to set up an Information Disorder Tackling Unit for it, aimed at tackling misinformation, disinformation, malinformation and fake news. The Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) has floated the EOI and the deadline for proposal submission is October 16. Minister for IT/BT Priyank Kharge said that the government of Karnataka is serious about tackling misinformation, disinformation, malinformation and fake news. The EOI has been floated for empanelment of agencies to set up such a unit for the government. In a post on social media platform X, he said, "The EoI includes: Fact Verification Team -- This group will consist of impartial fact-checking organisations chosen by the state government to detect and address false information; Analytics Squad: Utilising advanced technologies such as data analytics and Artificial Intelligence, this team will actively oversee the ecosystem of .

Karnataka govt plans to set up fact-checking teams to tackle fake news
Updated On : 06 Oct 2023 | 2:48 PM IST

LIVE: 8,700 shifted as rains cause flood-like situation in Madhya Pradesh

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LIVE: 8,700 shifted as rains cause flood-like situation in Madhya Pradesh
Updated On : 17 Sep 2023 | 11:36 PM IST

Udhayanidhi Stalin, Priyank Kharge booked for hurting religious sentiments

An FIR was registered here against DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank Kharge for allegedly outraging religious feelings, police said on Wednesday. Stalin was booked for his call to eradicate Sanatan Dharma and Kharge for backing his remark, they said. The two were booked under sections 295 A (deliberate and malicious acts to outrage religious feelings) and 153 A (promoting enmity between different religious groups) of the IPC at Civil Lines Police Station here on Tuesday. The FIR came at the complaint of lawyers Harsh Gupta and Ram Singh Lodhi who highlighted media reports on Stalin's statement alleging that the politician's comments had hurt their feelings. Stalin had on Saturday during an event in Tamil Nadu compared the Sanatan Dharma with diseases like dengue and malaria. His comments sparked a backlash from political parties, with BJP insisting on the Congress to condemn his remarks.

Udhayanidhi Stalin, Priyank Kharge booked for hurting religious sentiments
Updated On : 06 Sep 2023 | 10:36 PM IST

Sanatan Dharma remark: BJP demands apology, Udhayanidhi says will repeat it

Unfazed by attacks from various leaders, Tamil Nadu Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday said that he would repeat the same thing again

Sanatan Dharma remark: BJP demands apology, Udhayanidhi says will repeat it
Updated On : 05 Sep 2023 | 6:30 AM IST

Priyank Kharge gets IT & BT portfolio in cabinet during minor re-allocation

Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge will once again be in-charge of IT & BT department in the State, with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday affecting a minor re-allocation of portfolios to his Cabinet. Kharge will take care of IT & BT along with existing portfolio, while Large & Medium Industries Minister M B Patil has been given the additional charge of Infrastructure Development. The Chief Minister has divested himself of both these portfolios. According to sources, initially, Patil was given the IT & BT portfolio along with Industries. However, in a subsequent revision the department went to Kharge along with Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. With Patil keen on IT & BT, apparently opposing this move, Siddarmaiah had kept the portfolio with himself. Kharge was Minister for IT & BT in the earlier Siddaramaiah-led Congress government.

Priyank Kharge gets IT & BT portfolio in cabinet during minor re-allocation
Updated On : 31 May 2023 | 11:20 PM IST

Criteria are being decided for implementation of guarantees: Priyank Kharge

With pressure mounting on the Congress government in Karnataka to implement the five 'guarantees' as promised to the people ahead of Assembly polls, State's Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday said criteria and frameworks are being decided for its implementation. He said the criterion has to be fixed to implement the guarantees, as tax-payers money is involved. In view of the implementation of five guarantee schemes, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is today holding a meeting with all the Ministers of his cabinet and senior officials of the concerned departments at Vidhana Soudha, the seat of state secretariat and legislature, here. The decision on implementation of guarantees is likely to be taken at the cabinet meeting on Thursday. "Every scheme is based on a criterion, it is your (public) money, tax payers money is involved. We will have to put criteria. Tell me which scheme of the central- Modi government is free?" Kharge asked. Speaking to ...

Criteria are being decided for implementation of guarantees: Priyank Kharge
Updated On : 31 May 2023 | 4:07 PM IST

25 ministers to take oath on Saturday in Siddaramaiah's cabinet: Report

Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar took oath as chief minister and deputy chief minister on May 20. Eight MLAs -- including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank Kharge

25 ministers to take oath on Saturday in Siddaramaiah's cabinet: Report
Updated On : 25 May 2023 | 11:59 PM IST

Kharge to Khan: Siddaramaiah's 8 new ministers are political veterans

Alongside the chief minister and his deputy, eight MLAs were sworn in as cabinet members

Kharge to Khan: Siddaramaiah's 8 new ministers are political veterans
Updated On : 24 May 2023 | 2:48 PM IST

Karnataka Election Results 2023: Here is how the tally looks at 11 am

Karnataka elections 2023 results: According to the trends at 11 am, Congress is leading the race with the BJP in second place. The JD(S) is in a distant third place

Karnataka Election Results 2023: Here is how the tally looks at 11 am
Updated On : 13 May 2023 | 11:32 AM IST