Karnataka
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New Sikkim Governor takes oath, Congress says a 'murder accused' now sits in Raj Bhavan
Dushyant Kumar Gautam was sworn in as Sikkim's 19th Governor on Monday. President Droupadi Murmu appointed him on October 12. The Congress tied the choice to the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case. Bhandari's parents and the party are protesting the appointment.
BJP revamps Yuva Morcha team, names seven vice-presidents and three general secretaries
The BJP announced national office-bearers for its youth wing, appointing seven national vice-presidents and three national general secretaries. Bihar MLA and folk singer Maithili Thakur was inducted into the national executive. Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi heads the Yuva Morcha.
Drug-free Punjab by Dec 31, 2029: Amit Shah's pledge after meeting three families
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged to eradicate Punjab's drug trade by December 31, 2029, after meeting the families of three people linked to the anti-drug fight. He accused the AAP government of failing to deliver on its promise to end the trade.
Calling the CM a 'dog': DMK councillor booked, TVK demands an apology
Chennai police have booked DMK councillor Sudha Deenadayalan and party functionary Muralidharan over alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at an October 7 event. The ruling TVK demanded an apology from senior DMK leaders on stage.
Supreme Court to hear Vijayan's plea and YSRCP's Andhra poll complaint on Oct 21
A special Supreme Court Bench will hear two pleas on Wednesday: one by former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the alleged CMRL case, and another by the YSRCP alleging that violence in Andhra Pradesh stopped its candidates from filing nominations for local body polls.
Jhota case: CBI team to reach Mansa on Wednesday, 120-day deadline set
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the Jhota family in Mansa and promised justice. A CBI team will reach the village at noon on Wednesday and finish the probe in 120 days.
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Rebellion brewing in Karnataka Congress, claims BJP's Vijayendra
Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra has claimed that dissidence in the ruling Congress has reached a flashpoint and that senior leaders and MLAs are set to rebel against Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. He also said the BJP would not try to unseat the government.
Woman minister induction turns into fresh flashpoint in Karnataka cabinet, exposes Siddaramaiah-DKS rift
A move to induct a woman minister into the Karnataka cabinet has become the latest flashpoint between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, with the two leaders said to be at odds over the choice. The rift has surfaced just months into the Congress government's term.
Two berths, zero women: Karnataka's cabinet puzzle becomes a Shivakumar vs Siddaramaiah flashpoint
Two ministerial berths lie vacant in Karnataka's 33-member cabinet and not one is held by a woman. Rival camps of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah are pushing competing names, and Soumya Reddy's resignation as state Mahila Congress chief has sharpened the row.
'The chair is shaking': Karnataka BJP chief sees revolt inside Congress
Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra claimed that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's position is under threat from a rebellion within the ruling Congress, and said his party will decide on joining an all-party delegation to Delhi on the sugarcane farmers' issue.
Rebellion brewing in Congress, claims BJP's Vijayendra
BJP State unit president B.Y. Vijayendra says dissidence in the ruling Congress has hit a flashpoint and leaders and MLAs are set to revolt against Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. He, however, rules out any BJP attempt to topple the government, and keeps the door open on joining the all-party drought delegation to Delhi.
Kumaraswamy free to return to state politics: Deputy CM Parameshwara
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy is free to return to Karnataka politics whenever he wants, Deputy CM G Parameshwara said. The government will soon submit a third drought relief memorandum to the Centre.