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JD(S) to field women candidates in 30-35 seats in 2023 polls: Kumaraswamy

He also said the party wants to give priority to committed women workers in the organisation

Swedish contingent meets K'taka CM, Indian cos CEOs to boost investment

Bommai said both Sweden and India are time-tested allies and the bilateral ties need to be further strengthened

Karnataka govt seriously considering law against religious conversion

The Karnataka government is seriously considering bringing in a law against religious conversion either by force or through inducement in the state, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Tuesday. "Such things (conversions) are happening here and there. Couple of days ago I gave appropriate directions to district administrations not to allow any religious conversion through inducement or by force, as it is illegal," Bommai said in response to a question on alleged incidents of religious conversions in Kalaburagi and Byadarahalli here. Speaking to reporters here, he said, "as several such incidents are happening, we are seriously considering a law against religious conversion through inducement or by force." State Home Minister Araga Jnanendra had last week told the legislative assembly that the government was mulling enacting a law to regulate religious conversion, as a ruling BJP MLA from Hosadurga Goolihatti Shekhar said his own mother has converted to Christianity falling prey .

Kannadigas' party will come to power in 2023 state polls: Kumaraswamy

He set a target of winning at least 123 seats.

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai: Man for all seasons and reasons?

Political sources say it's hard to conclude yet which constituencies Bommai is addressing: The Lingayats, the middle class, industry, or the less well-off

Karnataka Covid-19 update: 775 new cases, 9 deaths in the last 24 hours

Karnataka has reported 775 new cases of Covid-19 and 9 deaths, taking the total number of infections to 29.73 lakh and toll to 37,726, the health department said on Sunday.

Karnataka inks MoAs worth Rs 100.52 crore to promote technologies

To facilitate the growth of emerging technologies in the state, the Karnataka government has inked 3 MoAs (Memorandum of Associations) worth Rs 100.52 crores.

Covid: Karnataka allows 100% occupancy in cinemas, auditoriums from Oct 1

Cinema halls and auditoriums in Karnataka will be allowed to operate at full capacity from October 1, months after being run at half capacity due to the Covid pandemic, informed the state government.

Karnataka to hold global investors meet in November 2022: State Minister

: Karnataka will host a global investors meet (GIM) in November 2022 to attracting more investments and job creation, State Minister of Large & Medium Industries Murugesh Nirani said on Friday. The State government plans to set up a bulk drug-manufacturing park in Yadgir district, he said. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Congress MLA from Chittapur Priyank Kharge during Question Hour in the Legislative Assembly. "We are organising a global investors meet in November 2022 called 'Invest Karnataka' to attract more investments and push industrial growth," Nirani said. The Minister's office, in a press release, said the GIM would be held between November 2 and 4, 2022. "I will hold a discussion with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai again and confirm the date, it quoted him as saying. On the drug park, he said the government would set it up in collaboration with the Centre. The Central government will provide Rs 1,000 crore grant to set up the bulk drug park and ...

Karnataka CM defends NEP, says nothing wrong if it's RSS agenda

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly witnessed pandemonium on Friday, the last day of the monsoon session

Karnataka govt seeks to ban online gaming, worrying a booming industry

Many offences under planned law will attract prison terms; gaming firms spooked by proposals, fear business hit, say sources

Karnataka coronavirus update: 847 new Covid-19 cases, 20 deaths

Karnataka logged 847 new Covid-19 cases and 20 deaths on Wednesday, taking the total number of infections to 29,70,208 and the toll to 37,668

Karnataka CM sets 2024 deadline to complete Phase-2 of Metro Rail

The cost of second phase of 'Namma" (Bengaluru) Metro is Rs 30,695 crore.

Karnataka coronavirus update: 818 new Covid-19 cases, 21 deaths

Karnataka logged 818 new Covid-19 cases and 21 deaths on Tuesday, taking the total number of infections to 2,969,361 and the toll to 37,648

Karnataka considering law to regulate religious conversion: State home min

The Karnataka government was considering enacting a law to regulate religious conversion, as a ruling BJP MLA said his own mother has converted to Christianity falling prey to inducement

Industry, trade bodies urge Karnataka to relook online gaming ban in Bill

IAMAI says Bill seems to ignore legal and constitutional positions by including a wide definition of "gaming" in amendments against various SC and High Court judgments

BJP leadership upset over B S Yediyurappa's comments on Modi wave

The BJP leadership in Karnataka and at the Centre is upset over former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa's comments that Modi wave alone will not win elections in the state, party sources said.

Yediyurappa cautions party workers against taking opposition lightly

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday cautioned his party colleagues against taking the opposition lightly in the upcoming elections.

Siddaramaiah is anti-Hindu, says Karnataka BJP in-charge Arun Singh

Arun Singh dubbed Opposition leader Siddaramaiah as anti-Hindu in Davanagere. "Siddaramaiah is an anti-Hindu leader. Now he has started talking about temples," he said

Karnataka tops Covid vaccination in country with 26.92 lakh doses in a day

Karnataka on Friday topped the Covid-19 vaccination in the country by administering 26.92 lakh doses till 9 pm, said state Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar.