Nagarjun Dwarakanath

At least eight people, including six children, were injured in a mysterious explosion in Molkhera village of Karnataka's Bidar district.

In its complaint, the Congress described the allegations as malicious and baseless, stating that the post was aimed at tarnishing the reputation of elected representatives. The party alleged that the content amounted to character assassination through digital media and was intended to create confusion and unrest in society.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged the 16th Finance Commission to ensure the state receives its earlier share of central taxes, highlighting fiscal justice and the state's economic contribution.

BY Vijayendra also accused the Congress of deceiving the poor through slogans such as "Garibi Hatao," claiming the party failed to deliver on its promises during decades of rule.

State government officials said Khadi is not merely a fabric but a symbol of the nation's dignity and pride. They believe the initiative will help promote respect for indigenous products, strengthen unity and national spirit, reinforce Indian identity and self-esteem, and instil a sense of social responsibility among government officers and employees.

A heated exchange broke out in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly after BJP members accused the Congress government of phone tapping, following remarks made by Law Minister HK Patil about the Governor receiving instructions over the phone from New Delhi.

Congress MLA Pradeep Eshwar's 'Father of the Nation' jibe regarding Nitin Nabin's succeeding JP Nadda as the BJP chief triggered significant protests from BJP legislators in the Karnataka Assembly.

BJP state president and MLA BY Vijayendra, accused the state government of promoting excessive liquor consumption to boost revenue, alleging that excise targets had been increased by 35 percent over the past two-and-a-half years to fund government guarantees.

The Karnataka Wine Merchants' Association said it plans to write to senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to highlight the alleged excise scam.

The incident took place on the dais at the district-level Republic Day function, where both leaders were attending the ceremonial proceedings. District in-charge Minister HK Patil was delivering the Republic Day address when he made remarks critical of the newly introduced G RAM G scheme. This irked the BJP MLC SV Sankanur who protested and walked down the stage. See video inside the story....