BJP leaders BY Vijayendra and R Ashoka summoned to Delhi on June 23 over cross-voting by NDA legislators in Karnataka legislative council elections. Congress won five of seven seats despite NDA's assembly strength.
Tamil Nadu's Assembly unanimously passed a resolution opposing Karnataka's ₹9,000 crore Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery River, urging the Union government to deny all clearances due to the basin being fully allocated.
Cross-voting impacted Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand and Legislative Council polls in Karnataka. While NDA gained in Jharkhand, Congress outmaneuvered BJP in Karnataka. Both parties exhibit double standards regarding cross-voting.
BJP leadership summoned Karnataka leaders to Delhi due to alleged cross-voting by its MLAs in the state legislative council elections, where the ruling Congress secured five of seven seats. Sources indicate 11 NDA MLAs allegedly cross-voted, displeasing the BJP high command.
Tamil Nadu's assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to reject Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, citing violations of tribunal and Supreme Court orders regarding Cauvery water allocation.
The Congress party achieved a significant victory in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, winning all five contested seats. Leaders attributed the success to strong support for the state government's policies and welfare guarantees, with CM DK Shivakumar crediting party unity.
An NDA-backed independent candidate, Parimal Nathwani, secured a Rajya Sabha seat from Jharkhand, defeating Congress's nominee and exposing cracks within the INDIA bloc. In Mizoram, the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) comfortably won the state's lone Upper House seat.
The ruling Congress secured five out of seven seats in Karnataka's legislative council elections, exceeding expectations due to alleged cross-voting from BJP and JD(S) members. BJP won two seats, while JD(S) lost its candidate. The results are seen as a boost for CM D.K. Shivakumar's government.
A social media post by Pixxel's co-founder detailing land acquisition difficulties near Bengaluru has sparked a bidding war between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Both states are actively wooing the satellite startup with assurances of support and highlighting investor-friendly initiatives.
Karnataka government will soon issue guidelines for medical students on appropriate behavior and respect towards donated bodies. This follows viral clips of students disrespecting cadavers, sparking a debate on ethics. The state has 72 medical colleges with 13,000 students.
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar's first wish list to the Centre prioritizes securing the state's river water share and upgrading Bengaluru's infrastructure. He highlighted Bengaluru's economic contribution and urged expedited approvals for hydel projects, including the Mekedatu project.
Kannada comedian Siddharth Parasanur, known for Majaa Bharatha, was found dead in a forested area near Humnabad, Bidar district, Karnataka. Police are investigating the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge urged RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to formally register the organization, disclose its activities and finances, and pay taxes, citing its vast network and influence in the state.
Hyderabad is India's worst-affected metro for groundwater depletion, with 26 zones critical or over-exploited. Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra face severe water shortages and contamination, exacerbated by urbanization, poor recharge, and rainfall deficits. Punjab reports high uranium levels in groundwater.
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge has written to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat demanding detailed disclosures on the organization's legal status, finances, structure, and tax compliance, citing its vast influence and public mobilization.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the Modi government's economic record against Rahul Gandhi's criticism, highlighting India's growth amid global challenges and accusing Gandhi of undermining national achievements. She cited poverty reduction, infrastructure development, and digital progress as key successes.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will commence the KCET 2026 counselling web option entry process on June 13. This crucial step allows candidates to select and rank their preferred colleges and courses for engineering, pharmacy, and other professional programs. The process follows the release of the KCET 2026 verification slip.
A working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister suggests increasing India's Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 824 by splitting large constituencies, aiming to raise voter turnout by 0.3-2.3 percentage points.
A 41-year-old woman in Karnataka's Davangere district was allegedly drugged and gang-raped by 10 men, who also filmed and photographed her. Police arrested all 10 accused after a video surfaced on WhatsApp, leading the survivor to file a complaint.
Congress shifts MLAs to Karnataka to prevent cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls, alleging BJP poaching attempts with 'bags of notes'
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar responds to Ramalinga Reddy's resignation over portfolio allocation, assures resolution, citing their close friendship and Reddy's commitment to staying in Congress.
Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy resigned from the state Cabinet two days after taking oath, citing his decision was limited to his ministerial role, not his Congress party membership, which he has held for over 53 years.
Karnataka minister R Ramalinga Reddy quits, citing humiliation, as TMC faces post-split turmoil with rebel MLAs developing cold feet
Karnataka minister R Ramalinga Reddy resigned 2 days after taking oath, citing dissatisfaction with his allocated Water Resources portfolio, claiming he was promised Bengaluru Development, which went to Krishna Byre Gowda instead.
