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Attend legislature session; say how BJP sabotaged democratic edifice: HDK to rebel MLAs

Bengaluru, Jul 21: Ahead of the floor test of the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in Karnataka on Monday, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has appealed to the dissident MLAs to attend the Assembly session and explain how the BJP "sabotaged democratic edifice...

2 independent MLAs move SC seeking floor test to be concluded by 5 pm on July 22

New Delhi, Jul 21: Two independent Karnataka MLAs on Sunday moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to conclude a floor test in the state Assembly on Monday before 5 pm.

Two lawmakers - H Nagesh and R Shankar...

Ahead of trust vote, BJP, Cong leaders simultaneously hold meetings in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jul 21: Ahead of the floor test of the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in the Karnataka Assembly on Monday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress leaders simultaneously held legislative party meetings in Bengaluru.

Meanwhile, JD(S) leaders GT Devegowda,...

‘JD(S) ready to vacate CM's position for Sidd, Param or DKS’

Bengaluru, Jul 21: The Janata Dal (Secular) is now ready to vacate Chief Minister's position for the Congress party, according to Water Resources Minister DK Shivakumar.

"JD(S) National President H D Deve Gowda has spoken to the Congress party...

Ahead of trust vote, rebel MLAs lash out at 'monster govt'

Mumbai, Jul 21: Ahead of the scheduled trust vote in the Karnataka Assembly on Monday, rebel JD(S) MLA H Vishwanath on Sunday termed the Congress-JD(S) coalition government in Karnataka "unholy", saying the dissident MLAs don't want this "monster government" to...

3 dead, over 400 dengue, malaria cases detected in Dakshina Kannada

Mangaluru, Jul 21: Three people died and as many as 404 cases of dengue and malaria have been detected in Dakshina Kannada district, officials said on Sunday.

Speaking to media persons, Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district Sasikanth Senthil...

HDK govt's fate likely to be decided on Monday, as coalition struggles to win back rebels

Bengaluru, Jul 21: The fate of the fragile H D Kumaraswamy led Congress-JDS coalition government in Karnataka is likely to be decided on the floor of the assembly on Monday after it defied on July 19 the two deadlines set...

RSS in Textbooks: Contrasting Concepts of Nation and Nation building

Nationalism has been the matter of debate yet again. From last few years we saw the individuals being labeled as Anti National for criticizing the ruling Government, we witnessed the attack on JNU on the ground that it is breeding...

Indian comedian dies on stage while performing stand-up act in Dubai

Dubai, Jul 21: Indian comedian Manjunath Naidu died on stage while performing a stand-up act in Dubai.

The performer, originally from Chennai, passed away from a reported cardiac arrest on July 19 at the Signature Hotel.

"I was...

Lone BSP member to remain during floor test

Chamarajanagara, Jul 21: The JD(S)-Congress government in Karnataka, reeling under severe crisis for survival with Confidence Motion moved by chief minister H D Kumaraswamy received a setback as the lone BSP MLA N Mahesh today said that he would remain...