MLC Pratap Simha Nayak clarifies renaming of job scheme to VB-G RAM G, citing MGNREGS flaws. He criticizes Congress for misinformation. BJP's Surabhi Hodigere opposes state's hate speech law as curbing free speech.
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara announces the state's hate speech bill is ready to provide clarification to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, aiming to address legal concerns.
The BJP has formally requested Karnataka's Governor to withhold assent to a proposed hate speech law, warning it threatens fundamental rights like freedom of expression.
Karnataka BJP petitions Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to reject the Hate Speech Bill or send it to the President. Also demands CBI probes into Ballari violence and Kogilu encroachment issue. Read more.
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot yet to decide on Karnataka's landmark Hate Speech Bill, returns SC internal quota legislation. BJP to petition against assent. Details inside.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah denies any internal conflict over leadership. He also clarifies the status of the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill 2025. Read the full story for details.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismisses internal conflict, pledges to meet Governor on the contentious Hate Speech Bill as BJP opposes it. Get the latest political updates.
P Chidambaram analyses the US invasion of Venezuela, calling it a dangerous expansion of the Monroe Doctrine and a blow to national sovereignty. Read his sharp critique of India's muted response.
Former Karnataka Advocate-General B V Acharya criticises the proposed Hate Speech Bill, calling it a threat to civil liberties. Read his full arguments from the Citizens for Democracy seminar.
Karnataka's proposed Hate Speech Bill is under the Governor's review, facing political pressure. Get the latest details on this crucial legislation and its implications.
Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot has approved 17 new laws but is yet to decide on the contentious Hate Speech Bill and the Social Boycott Bill, both passed in December 2025. Details inside.
Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot returns Karnataka's internal reservation bill, seeking clarification. The move stalls Congress's social justice push and follows petitions calling the quotas 'unscientific'.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi targets Congress for amending UAPA under UPA, linking it to prolonged incarceration of undertrials like Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. Details inside.
Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram states the demand for a share in power is not new but premature. He asserts the INDIA bloc alliance is strong and the immediate goal is seat-sharing and electoral victory.
Delhi Police registers a case after 'objectionable' slogans were raised during a protest at JNU's Sabarmati Hostel. The complaint alleges hate speech and contempt of court. Read the full details.
Celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer Srinidhi Chidambaram shares her 50-year journey, memories of unique gurus, and why she won't start a dance school. Discover her insights on art, career, and Chennai-themed performances.
JNU has lodged a police complaint against its students' union for alleged hate speech during a protest. The university has initiated a proctorial inquiry and warned of suspensions. Read the full details.
JNU administration seeks FIR against students for alleged inflammatory slogans during protest marking 6th anniversary of campus violence. University calls it hate speech and contempt of court.
Udupi police arrest an individual for a social media post allegedly promoting religious hatred and questioning a committee's role in the Paryaya procession. Details inside.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram demands transparency in the investigation of the 2024 Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad. Read the latest updates on the probe and safety concerns.
Former FM P Chidambaram states Tamil Nadu's new pension scheme TAPS is feasible with strict financial management. He urges focus on boosting state's own tax revenue. Read more.
Former FM P Chidambaram brands 2025 with the word 'HATE', citing state culpability, economic woes from tariffs, and the retreat of secularism. Read his stark analysis.
Govt advisor Shabbir Ali assures minorities of firm measures against communal disturbance. Meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami chief highlights new hate speech law proposal. Read more.
Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader calls for responsible conduct from MLAs, condemns Ballari incident and hate politics. Details on the Hate Speech Bill and more.
Varun Dhawan's powerful speech at an event, invoking peace and strength like the film Border, goes viral online. Read the full story and see the public's reaction.
The Catholic Association of Goa urges the President for a time-bound national plan to prevent attacks on Christians, citing threats to constitutional rights and India's tourism image.
The contentious Karnataka Hate Speech Bill, 2025, faces legal review as Governor Gehlot seeks expert opinion. Opposition alleges it curbs free speech. Will it go for Presidential reference? Read the latest.
Former FM P Chidambaram counters AICC's Praveen Chakravarthy, says debt-to-GSDP ratio is the true fiscal health indicator. TN's liabilities within limits. Read the full debate.
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram dismissed Praveen Chakravarthy's comparison of Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh's debt. He declined a public economic debate, stating he wasn't qualified. Read the full political analysis.
A JD(S) delegation met Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot, arguing the proposed Karnataka hate speech law violates constitutional free speech rights. Read the full story on the political clash.