Karnataka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth around ₹9,400 crore in Hyderabad

Rahul Gandhi claims that the Election Commission's notices regarding his allegations of 'vote chori' are an attempt to distract from significant electoral irregularities in India.

ASP Narayan Venkappa Baramani sought voluntary retirement after alleging the Chief Minister attempted to slap him during a Congress rally in Belagavi. He claimed he was unfairly blamed for a protest that led to emotional distress and public humiliation.

Karnataka's CM Siddaramaiah firmly states he will serve a full five-year term, quelling rumours of imminent leadership changes. Deputy CM Shivakumar expresses unwavering support, emphasising party loyalty amidst ongoing speculation.

The IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall in southern India until June 2, with isolated extremely heavy rain likely in Kerala. Other regions, including Telangana and Coastal Andhra Pradesh, will also experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms during this period.

The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall till 24 May across various states, including intense showers in South India and hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Congress claims the BJP raised a ‘fake’ issue of Muslim reservations to divert attention from a serious inquiry into Justice Yashwant Varma's conduct. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over political manoeuvring and legislative distractions in Indian politics.

Karnataka's KIADB confirmed that actor Ranya Rao was allotted 12 acres for a steel plant in February 2023 by the previous BJP government. This follows her arrest for gold smuggling, with significant assets seized, raising political concerns.

Karnataka will distribute an additional 5 kg of free rice this month as promised in the pre-poll guarantee, ceasing the ₹170 cash allowance under the BPL scheme. The Congress government accuses the Centre of undermining the Anna Bhagya scheme despite sufficient rice stocks.

Karnataka has issued an order enforcing the Supreme Court's ruling on patients' right to die with dignity.