Priyank Kharge

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SC upholds Karnataka law granting reservation in promotions

The Karnataka law grants reservation to non-IAS cadre government employees who belong to SC/ST communitiesThe issue dates back to 2002 when the Karnataka government had enacted a similar law that was later upheld by a constitutional bench in 2006

1 min read10 May 2019
Politics

Karnataka govt taps industry to train rural youths to become entrepreneurs

Karnataka social welfare department is trying to link the industry and beneficiaries to ensure both parties gain, as well as help the rural economy and contain migration

2 min read9 Jul 2018
Politics

Congress banks on development work to win seats in Hyderabad-Karnataka

The Congress govt is hopeful that the money allocated to Hyderabad-Karnataka region would be enough to secure a majority of the 45 assembly seats spread over six districts

3 min read21 Feb 2018
Politics

Karnataka proposes EVM hackathon to check errors, restore faith in democracy

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge in a letter to the Election Commission, mooted a proposal to host an EVM challenge to test the machines for errors

2 min read2 Jan 2018
Companies

Start-ups in Karnataka to receive Rs400 crore boost

The Karnataka government will spend Rs400 crore to 'elevate' 100 startups by providing them funds to help them turn their ideas into successful businesses

1 min read4 Jul 2017
Politics

Enormity of IT job losses yet to be assessed: Karnataka minister

Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge says media reports have suggested there were huge job losses in the IT sector, but the enormity of such job losses is yet to be assessed

1 min read19 Jun 2017
Industry

IT layoffs: Karnataka government keen on policy to address job cuts

The Karnataka government is keen on coming out with a policy addressing various problems including 'forced resignation' adopted by IT companies

2 min read13 Jun 2017
Industry

Karnataka govt will take up demand for unions in IT sector: minister

Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge says he will take up any demand for formation of trade unions in IT sector for discussion if the workers bring it to the notice of the state govt

2 min read1 May 2017
Industry

Apple iPhones to be assembled in Bengaluru in less than a month: Karnataka minister

Making iPhones in Bengaluru will help Apple lower prices, which will help it gain a foothold in the Indian market, says Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge

2 min read30 Mar 2017
Politics

Cauvery dispute: Mysore Dasara festival takes a hit as tourists stay away

The drop in revenue and footfall comes despite initiatives like special flight services, online discounted offers as well as promotional activities at Kempegowda International Airport to promote the 400-year-old Mysore Dasara festival

1 min read10 Oct 2016