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Excise duty hike in Karnataka would lead to downtrading, say liquor makers
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in his budget speech, announced a 20 per cent hike in existing rates of additional excise duty (AED) on IMFL in all 18 slabs.
Published on Jul 07, 2023 06:52 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Kanugolu named chief advisor to Siddaramaiah
Ahead of Karnataka polls, Kanugolu played a pivotal role in devising the campaign strategy of Congress.
Updated on Jun 01, 2023 12:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
Karnataka ADR report: Of 32 ministers, 24 have criminal cases, 31 are crorepatis
Of the 32 ministers, there is only one woman - Laxmi R. Hebbalkar - and she has assets worth over ₹13 crore and liabilities worth more than ₹5 crore.
Updated on May 29, 2023 01:34 PM IST
Saptarshi Das
In Karnataka, woman among 24 ministers inducted in Siddaramaiah cabinet
Karnataka got a full cabinet on Saturday, with 24 Congress leaders taking oath as ministers.
Updated on May 27, 2023 12:59 PM IST
Karnataka: Nikhil Kumaraswamy resigns as JDS youth wing president
The JDS won just 19 of the state's 224 Assembly constituencies and saw erstwhile allies Congress crush the BJP (135-66) to form the government.
Published on May 25, 2023 02:25 PM IST
Number Theory: The fiscal perspective on Congress' Karnataka guarantees
Congress' promises include cash transfers, subsidised food, LPG cylinders and electricity, and entail a significant fiscal allocation.
Updated on May 24, 2023 12:03 PM IST
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah directs officials to get ready for monsoon season
He also warned them that strict action will be taken, if any accident occurs due to irresponsibility of officials.
Published on May 23, 2023 06:09 PM IST
Written by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
From the HT newspaper: Top 10 stories you shouldn't miss today
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion from Hindustan Times newspaper.
Published on May 22, 2023 08:46 AM IST
Congress ‘copied’ AAP's manifesto, won Karnataka poll: Arvind Kejriwal's jibe
Arvind Kejriwal claimed that the Congress had borrowed poll guarantees from their manifesto and secured the win in the Karnataka election.
Updated on May 21, 2023 11:06 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
‘Useless’: Siddaramaiah slams previous BJP govt for ‘ ₹5,495 cr loss’
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah also blamed union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the state suffering ‘losses’.
Updated on May 20, 2023 08:30 PM IST
'We walk the talk...': Siddaramaiah, Rahul on fulfilling Cong's 5 promises
Karnataka election results: The Congress won 135 of the state's 224 Assembly seats and 42.9 per cent of the vote share.
Updated on May 20, 2023 05:13 PM IST
DK Shivakumar bows on Karnataka Vidhan Soudha steps as a sign of respect | VIDEO
Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar will continue as the party's state unit chief till the end of next year's parliamentary elections.
Published on May 20, 2023 03:02 PM IST
Siddaramaiah's thumbs-up after becoming K'taka CM, DKS settles for No 2 role
Karnataka election results: The Congress crushed the Bharatiya Janata Party in the May 10 election, winning 135 of the state's 224 seats; the BJP won just 66.
Updated on May 20, 2023 02:34 PM IST
8 MLAs are ministers in Karnataka's new cabinet: All you need to know
A letter to the Governor by the Karnataka Congress Legislative Party named eight MLAs who are set to become ministers in Siddaramaiah's new cabinet.
Updated on May 20, 2023 01:50 PM IST
From the HT newspaper: Top 10 stories you shouldn't miss today
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion from Hindustan Times newspaper.
Published on May 20, 2023 10:10 AM IST
DK Shivakumar on why he agreed to be deputy CM: ‘Rahul Gandhi called me’
Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah met at Venugopal's residence for breakfast on Thursday for the first time though they were in the Capital for the past few days.
Updated on May 19, 2023 09:58 AM IST
Siddaramaiah named CM. Sonia Gandhi's call to DK Shivakumar sealed the deal?
The Congress central leadership on Thursday announced that Siddaramaiah would be Karnataka CM, while DK Shivakumar would be his only deputy.
Updated on May 19, 2023 01:44 AM IST
Is DK Shivakumar ‘upset’ about Karnataka deputy CM post? Here's what he said
After settling for the deputy chief minister post, DK Shivakumar said, “When people have given such a big mandate, we should definitely be happy.”
Updated on May 18, 2023 04:38 PM IST
'Power sharing means…': Cong names Siddaramaiah K'taka CM, Shivakumar as deputy
The Congress claimed a big win in last week's Karnataka Assembly election, securing 135 of the state's 224 Assembly seats.
Updated on May 18, 2023 02:02 PM IST
'Karnataka's secure future…our top priority': Deputy CM designate DK Shivakumar
As Congress formally made its announcement on the new Karnataka CM, deputy CM designate DK Shivakumar tweeted that the state's secure future is its priority.
Updated on May 18, 2023 12:51 PM IST
Shivakumar wants ‘all or nothing’, asks what Siddaramaiah did in 3 yrs: Sources
DK Shivakumar has made clear to the Congress brass that he was not ready for the Karnataka deputy chief minister post.
Updated on May 17, 2023 07:49 PM IST
DK Shivakumar gets ‘deputy+6 portfolios’ offer, Cong warns against speculation
The Congress, however, rejected the reports and said the deliberations on the Karnataka chief minister's post were still underway.
Updated on May 17, 2023 04:55 PM IST
‘No controversy’: Karnataka CM hopeful Parameshwara on Cong impasse
Congress leader G Parameshwara had said he too could gather '50 MLA’s and go to Delhi', but was abstaining because he had principles.
Updated on May 17, 2023 11:44 AM IST
'PM's drum-beaters': Congress slams BJP over delay in Karnataka CM decision
Several BJP leaders are criticising Congress for the delay in deciding on the chief ministerial candidate in Karnataka amid hectic lobbying for the top post.
Updated on May 17, 2023 11:16 AM IST
PTI |
When DK Shivakumar said he'd love to work under ‘CM’ Mallikarjun Kharge
In 2013, Mallikarjun Kharge was a top contender for the CM post in Karnataka but was edged out by Siddaramaiah.
Published on May 16, 2023 10:12 PM IST
K'taka CM race: G Parameshwara joins Shivakumar, Siddarmaiah in race. Who is he
The former state Congress President said, the high command is aware of his service to the party, and he doesn't feel the need to lobby for the post.
Updated on May 17, 2023 10:53 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Karnataka conundrum: Rahul Gandhi steps in as DK Shivakumar arrives in Delhi
Rahul Gandhi drove to Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in New Delhi and held a closed-door meeting over Karnataka's next CM.
Updated on May 16, 2023 02:52 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Kharge postman, refers to some High Command: Amit Malviya on Karnataka CM issue
BJP says the delay, dilemma over announcing the name of Karnataka chief minister shows the sorry state of the Congress.
Published on May 16, 2023 02:30 PM IST
Delhi-bound Shivakumar's ‘will not backstab’ message amid Karnataka CM suspense
Siddaramaiah, the other frontrunner for Karnataka chief minister's post, had arrived in New Delhi on Monday.
Updated on May 16, 2023 10:01 AM IST
Party will stand up to pledge made to 6.5 crore Kannadigas, says Surjewala
Surjewala also said the party President Mallikarjun Kharge will hold deliberations with state and central leaders to take a call on the next Karnataka CM.
Published on May 16, 2023 08:03 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S