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Bommai is a close confidante of Yediyurappa. (Photo: Twitter/@BJP4Karnataka)

Basavaraj Bommai takes oath as Chief Minister of Karnataka

The 61-year-old leader was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at the Raj Bhavan

28 Jul 2021 12:58 PM

Karnataka strongman B S Yediyurappa. (ANI Photo)

AA Edit | How can BJP pick a CM and not irk Yediyurappa?

The BJP has to keep these circumstances in mind though it has had to ease out the Lingayat leader on account of his age

28 Jul 2021 1:18 AM

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa calls on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, Friday, July 16, 2021. (PTI)

Yediyurappa: BJP's seasoned oarsman relents, but too early for political obituary

Yediyurappa has navigated the choppy waters of politics with the consummate ease of a seasoned oarsman

26 Jul 2021 2:52 PM

As resignation rumours grow stronger, Karnataka CM B.S Yediyurappa says 'not at all'

The chief minister has offered to resign on the condition that his son Vijayendra should get a good position in the state party unit

18 Jul 2021 6:54 AM

Congress leader Digvijay Singh said the coronavirus attack on several key BJP leaders was consequence of not heeding to ‘Sanata dharm’. (DC Photo)

BJP leaders contracted virus for wrong bhumi pujan timing, says Digvijay

The very name of Lord Ram turns everything auspicious, counters Shivraj Singh Chouhan

04 Aug 2020 12:11 PM

Union home minister Amit Shah enters Medanta Hospital in Gurugram to be admitted after testing postive for COVID-19 on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. (PTI)

COVID-19 takes grip on Indian politicians, easily overhauls 18 lakh mark

Amit Shah, Yediyurappa, Shivraj Chouhan, Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit are COVID-19 positive

03 Aug 2020 1:16 AM

Karnataka chief minister B S Yediyurappa. (ANI file photo)

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa tests positive for COVID-19

The chief minister said on twitter that he has been recommended hospitalisation

03 Aug 2020 12:12 AM

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa (PTI)

Lockdown may be lifted in coronavirus free districts of Karnataka

According to officials, there were no COVID-19 cases in 12 districts of the total 30 districts in the Karnataka

08 Apr 2020 5:59 PM

Amulya Leona had Naxal links: Karnataka CM

Amulya's father himself has said she should be punished and should not get bail

21 Feb 2020 1:57 PM

Karnataka governor Vajubhai Vala, chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa and newly-inducted MLAs greet each other after a swearing-in ceremony at Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Ten, who dethroned HDK, inducted into BSY Cabinet

The CM also disclosed that senior MLA, Umesh Katti, will be inducted into the Cabinet, but declined to set a date for this.

07 Feb 2020 1:26 AM

'There is no problem now, I'm totally alright, as a normal person like earlier I can perform my activities, there is nothing to worry,' Siddaramaiah said. (Photo: Twitter)

'I am totally alright,' says Siddaramiah after getting discharged from hospital

To a query about his return to political activities, the former K'taka CM said he will rest for a week before starting.

15 Dec 2019 8:25 PM

All set for his fourth innings as the chief minister in July, he had reverted to the earlier English spelling of his name 'Yediyurappa' from 'Yeddyurappa', apparently influenced by numerology. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Yeddyurappa' to 'Yediyurappa': Change in name pays electoral dividend to K'taka CM

After changing the spelling of his name just ahead of his swearing-in, Yediyurappa went on to win the floor test.

12 Dec 2019 4:18 PM

'If we have to make 'Congress-mukt Bharat' then it should be 'Congress Mukt Karnataka' first. It should begin from here," he said addressing an election rally at Kamalapurain Vijayanagar Assembly constituency from where Anand Singh is contesting on a BJP ticket. (Photo: File | ANI)

K'taka: Ahead of bypolls, Yediyurappa makes pitch for 'Congress-mukt Bharat'

Yediyurappa said Cong and JD(S) could hardly register their presence in the LS election.

25 Nov 2019 3:58 PM

A three-judge bench headed by Justice N V Ramana said since the issue has been brought to its notice the apex court would consider it. (Photo: File)

SC to consider leaked clip of CM Yediyurappa in Karnataka MLAs disqualification case

However, the bench did not specify whether it would take on record the clip.

05 Nov 2019 1:15 PM

Siddaramaiah criticised the Prime Minister for not visiting the flood-hit areas in the state, saying: "We are not opposed to his foreign tours, but what should be the priority? I don’t know why such a neglect or contempt towards Karnataka." (Photo: File)

'Yeddy is like BJP's unwanted child': Cong targets K'taka CM, PM over delay in flood relief

The newly appointed Leader of the Opposition accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government of neglecting Karnataka.

11 Oct 2019 9:42 AM

The Prime Minister had tweeted on Monday, 'Spoke to Nitish Kumar Ji regarding the flood situation in parts of the state. Agencies are working with the local administration to assist the affected. Centre stands ready to provide all possible further assistance that may be required.' (Photo: File)

Because no immediate polls here? PM shows concern for Bihar not Karnataka, say parties

A BJP MLA too was of the view that Modi did not care much for the Karnataka victims as much as he did for those flood-hit people in Bihar.

02 Oct 2019 11:24 AM

On Sunday, Yediyurappa said that he was hopeful of a "positive" judgement by the Supreme Court 'since the Speaker has not followed principles of natural justice.' (Photo: File)

SC to hear petitions of 17 disqualified Karnataka MLAs today

The 15 Assembly segments will go to polls on October 21 and counting of votes will be held on October 24.

23 Sep 2019 9:41 AM

Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa (Photo: File)

Maharashtra, Karnataka to form dam panel

Both leaders decided to form a high-level committee for better dam management to avoid floods in the two states.

04 Sep 2019 4:18 AM

A building contractor by profession, Kateel has been an RSS worker since the age of 18 and started his political career in the BJP in 2004. (Photo: ANI)

B S Yediyurappa felicitates newly appointed K'taka BJP chief Nalin Kateel

Three-time MP from Dakshina Kannada, Kateel was appointed Karnataka unit BJP president on August 20.

27 Aug 2019 1:36 PM

Governor Vajubhai Vala, on the advice of the Chief Ministers also allocated portfolios to all 17 ministers which were sworn in as members of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's cabinet. (Photo: ANI)

K'taka Dy CM Laxman Savadi vows to bring good name to BS Yediyurappa's govt

CT Ravi has been given charge of Tourism and Additional charge of Kannada and Culture.

27 Aug 2019 12:55 PM

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