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With large parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala reeling under extensive flooding due to incessant rains, the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy has mobilised considerable resources to provide assistance to state and district administrations of affected areas. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Heavy rains cause floods in K'taka, Kerala, Maharashtra; rescue operations underway

Schools and colleges are shut in in Kerala and Karnataka; Navy is keeping an eye on situation.

09 Aug 2019 10:25 AM

With predictions of heavy rainfall, Kerala Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday issued 'Red Alert' warning for Idukki, Malappuram and Kozhikode districts for the next 24 hours. (Representational Image)

Kerala, Karnataka look at heavy rainfall for 2 days

In addition, all schools and colleges in Malappuram and Wayanad districts will remain closed.

08 Aug 2019 10:45 AM

‘More than 1300 people are reported to be stranded in these villages. Despite inclement weather and continuous rain in the region, all efforts are being made to evacuate the villagers along with NDRF and civil administration,’ stated the release. (Photo: ANI)

1000 Army officers deployed to tackle wrath of floods in Maharashtra, Karnataka

The rescue ops by Army underway in villages of Birwadi, Asankoli, Mouje Digraj, Haripur, Nandre village of Sangli, and Kohlapur districts.

07 Aug 2019 8:49 PM

Traffic on the state highway connecting Mangalore to neighbouring states came to a halt on Tuesday after a huge crack developed in the road, due to incessant rains. (Photo: ANI)

Huge crack in road due to widespread showers in Karnataka

Scores of vehicles are stranded on the road between Ankola-Yellapur on National Highway 52 due to heavy rainfall in the state.

06 Aug 2019 2:02 PM

‘We don't need any coalition now. I don't need power, I need your love,’ Kumaraswamy said while addressing a meeting of party workers. (Photo: ANI)

'We don't need any coalition now,' says 'accidental CM' Kumaraswamy

‘I became the chief minister accidentally. God gave me the opportunity to become the chief minister twice,’ he also said in the speech.

04 Aug 2019 4:38 PM

The civic body on Saturday charged Rs 500 fine to Bengaluru Mayor Gangambike Mallikarjun for presenting a gift wrapped in plastic to Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Bengaluru Mayor fined Rs 500 for wrapping K'taka CM's gift in plastic

This comes after plastic was banned by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in 2016.

04 Aug 2019 4:20 PM

Irked by "false and baseless allegations" by former Union Minister and BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, Congress leader DK Shivakumar has filed a defamation suit of Rs 204 crore. (Photo: File)

'He questioned my integrity': Shivakumar files defamation case against K’taka BJP MLA

Shivakumar went on to mention in petition that during his stint as Water Resources Minister, he undertook several official visits to Delhi.

04 Aug 2019 3:19 PM

‘In any case be prepared for elections very soon, it may happen on the 17 seats (of disqualified MLAs),’ he said. (Photo: ANI)

BJP govt won't last, elections may happen soon: HD Kumaraswamy to JD(S) workers

He also told workers that they must prepare for elections to constituencies held by legislators who were disqualified from state assembly.

04 Aug 2019 1:24 PM

Karnataka Congress MLA H K Patil has written to Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, asking him to cancel his Delhi trip, scheduled for August 6, and visit flood-affected areas of north Karnataka instead. (Photo: ANI)

Cancel Delhi trip, visit flood-affected parts of K'taka: Cong MLA to Yediyurappa

On July 29, the BJP leader sailed through the confidence motion that was held through a voice vote in the state Assembly.

04 Aug 2019 11:50 AM

The JD(S) leader said that his father HD Deve Gowda is still fighting and trying to build the party even after he lost from Tumkur parliamentary seat in the general elections. (Photo: ANI)

Kumaraswamy hints at leaving politics, says he became CM 'accidentally'

‘I am thinking of going away from politics. I came to politics accidentally. I became the chief minister accidentally,’ he said.

03 Aug 2019 7:59 PM

An 11-member SIT headed by Gowda was formed by the former Karnataka government led by H D Kumaraswamy to probe the alleged fraud by the firm. (Photo: ANI)

IMA Ponzi scam: SIT questions IPS officer Ajay Hilori

Earlier on Thursday, prime accused in IMA scam, Mohammed Mansoor Khan, was sent to judicial custody till August 14 by special PMLA court.

03 Aug 2019 7:51 PM

Yediyurappa was sworn-in as the 25th chief minister of Karnataka on July 26, following the collapse of the Congress-JD(S) government after it lost the trust vote. (Photo: ANI)

Yediyurappa to meet Prime Minister on August 6

He is also slated to meet, VP Naidu, union ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) from Karnataka.

03 Aug 2019 3:10 PM

The Karnataka government on Friday announced that it will soon deposit the first instalment of an additional sum of Rs 2,000 under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in the bank accounts of farmers. (Photo: File)

K'taka govt announces 1st instalment to farmers under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Yojana

Yediyurappa directed the officials to take up relief work like drinking water, fodder supply, employment guarantee schemes on a war footing.

03 Aug 2019 10:16 AM

Senior Congress leader and former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah also tweeted, criticising ‘tax terrorism... ugly face of politically motivated institutions’. (Photo: File)

Karnataka BJP, Congress battle it out over Cafe Coffee Day Founder's letter

In the letter, Siddhartha alleged harassment by IT officer, expressing regret for not being able to create ‘the right profitable business’.

31 Jul 2019 7:38 PM

Moving the trust vote the chief minister promised not to indulge in vindictive politics and said he believes in ‘forget and forgive’. (Photo: ANI)

K'taka CM BS Yediyurappa holds meeting with Kodagu MLAs

Karnataka's new Chief Minister also withdrew powers of boards and corporations in the state yesterday.

30 Jul 2019 6:27 PM

Vishweshwar Kageri will succeed K R Ramesh Kumar, who resigned shortly after the BJP won the trust motion in the Assembly on Monday. (Photo: ANI)

BJP MLA Vishweshwar Kageri files nomination for Karnataka Speaker's post

Kageri, who represents the Sirsi constituency, was accompanied by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and other senior party leaders.

30 Jul 2019 2:31 PM

Nalin Kumar Kateel, Karadi Sanganna, Bhagwant Khuba, B C Gathi Gowda and Y Devendrappa were the other BJP MPs present in the delegation to meet with Home Minister Amit Shah. (Photo: ANI)

'Need choppers to search for missing CCD founder,' say MPs in letter to Amit Shah

Siddhartha is also the son-in-law of former Karnataka chief minister and former external affairs minister SM Krishna.

30 Jul 2019 2:17 PM

The letter is addressed to the 'Board of Directors and Coffee Day family'. (Photo: File)

'I have failed, hope you will forgive me': Siddhartha's letter before he went missing

In his letter, he also said he was under 'tremendous pressure' from one of 'the private equity partners'.

30 Jul 2019 11:13 AM

S M Krishna's son-in-law, Cafe Coffee Day founder V G Siddhartha missing

The Cafe Coffee Day owner was last seen near Netravati river in the coastal town of Mangaluru.

30 Jul 2019 8:10 AM

Somashekhar came down heavily on speaker Ramesh Kumar saying that the disqualified had anticipated this move. (Photo: File)

A few disqualified approached SC; others returned to city

‘On seeing the present politics, I am fed up. I am seriously thinking of retiring from politics,’ Nagaraj said.

29 Jul 2019 5:16 PM

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