Central government attacking roots of federalism: Bahutva Karantaka

Bahutva Karanataka, a Karnataka-based NGO released it’s fourth report on the central government’s treatment of federalism. In an online press conference speakers affiliated with Bahutva Karnataka (BK) alleged that Indian federalism has been endangered the most in the past five years than it has been in the history of India. The speakers alleged that the […]

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VVPAT case: queries resolved, judgment reserved

An Election Commission official answered the Supreme Court’s questions on the EVM-VVPAT today. The Supreme Court reserved the verdict in the Electronic Voting Machine-Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (EVM-VVPAT) case today. The bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta was hearing petitions seeking 100 percent EVM-VVPAT verification. The Supreme Court called up an Election Commission […]

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No drought relief escalated political tensions: Siddaramaiah

The  Indian National Congress (INC) party at a protest in Bangalore demanded that the Centre release money to farmers immediately. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, several ministers and members of the state legislative assembly (MLAs) held a protest at the Vidhana Soudha demanding the release of drought-relief funds, Tuesday morning.   Siddaramaiah said that the Supreme […]

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Parliament security breach raises serious concerns: Congress

BJP MP blamed for lapse in Parliament security, KPCC demands explanation and Supreme Court probe. A lapse in central intelligence has raised concerns about the country’s safety; BJP MP Pratap Simha is responsible for this incident, said Urgappa, Vice President, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) . Urgappa said, “This is an assault on Indian democracy […]

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