Karnataka Assembly Passes Historic Hate Crime Bill
Karnataka passes a stringent hate speech law with up to 7 years jail & Rs 50k fine. BJP opposes, calling it 'draconian'. Get the full details on India's first such state bill.
Karnataka passes a stringent hate speech law with up to 7 years jail & Rs 50k fine. BJP opposes, calling it 'draconian'. Get the full details on India's first such state bill.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara informed the Assembly that 12 cases were registered for raising pro-Pakistan slogans. He also revealed recommendations to dismiss police officials involved in crimes. Read the full report.
Karnataka Assembly passes anti-hate speech bill with up to 7-year jail term. BJP opposes, citing free speech threat. Get the full details on the new law.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has passed six crucial resolutions focused on the development of North Karnataka, including a push for an AIIMS in Raichur. Get the full details on the landmark decisions.
Karnataka's new bill allows private hospitals and clinics to start with a 6-month provisional registration, bypassing initial inspection. Learn about the key changes and their impact.
Karnataka's new anti-hate speech bill sparks political storm as BJP stages walkout, fearing it targets RSS & Bajrang Dal. Details on the controversial legislation inside.
Karnataka Assembly ratifies the 6-6-5 internal quota formula, modifying the Justice Nagamohan Das Commission's recommendations. Read the full details and implications.
Karnataka Assembly passes a controversial hate speech bill without full debate. BJP opposition decries it as 'dangerous' and stages a walkout. Get the full details.
Karnataka Assembly passes SC sub-classification bill, dividing 17% quota among 101 communities. The move lifts a freeze on government appointments and fulfills a Congress poll promise. Read the full story.
The Karnataka Assembly passed a contentious Hate Speech Bill without a full debate, leading to a BJP walkout. BJP's V Sunil Kumar called the legislation 'dangerous'. Read the full story.
Karnataka Assembly approves contentious Hate Speech Bill despite BJP's walkout. In a major trade boost, India and Oman ink a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. Read the full details.
Karnataka becomes India's first state with a dedicated law against hate speech and hate crimes, allowing for up to 10 years in prison for repeat offenders. Could this be a model for the nation?
Karnataka passes a strict Hate Speech Bill with up to 10-year jail for repeat offences. BJP opposes, calling it a tool to target opposition. Know key provisions.
Karnataka's Congress government passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill 2025 amid BJP protests. The law imposes up to 7 years jail and Rs 1 lakh fines to curb communal disharmony.
Karnataka assembly passes a stringent hate speech bill, making it a non-bailable offence with up to 7 years jail and Rs 50,000 fine. BJP protests, calling it a tool to silence opposition.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed a contentious hate speech bill on December 18, 2025, despite strong BJP protests and an incomplete debate. Get the full details.
Karnataka's Legislative Council passed 11 crucial bills, including the Karnataka Land Revenue Amendment Bill, in a single day. Key legislation on land, co-operative societies, and more approved. Read the full details.
Karnataka govt tables bill to split 17% SC quota into 3 categories, sparking debate. Assembly also passes key bills on drugs, medical services & road safety. Read the full details.
The Karnataka Legislative Council approved 11 crucial bills in one day, including amendments to the Karnataka State Universities Act. Discover the key legislative changes.
US Senate leader Chuck Schumer condemns Coast Guard's decision to remove swastika as hate symbol, citing dangerous timing after Bondi Beach massacre. Read the full story.
Karnataka Assembly passes the Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Bill, 2024, enhancing penalties for spurious drug manufacturers and regulating online pharmacy sales. Learn the key changes.
Karnataka's mid-year finance review warns GST rationalisation & delayed mineral bill assent could increase the revenue deficit, despite the state leading in FDI inflows. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka govt tables Bill for 6-6-5 internal SC quota, lifting recruitment freeze. Details on categories, excluded tribes, and legal amendments inside.
Karnataka's new Hate Speech Bill aims to protect constitutional values. Here's a breakdown of who is punishable, who is exempted, and what it means for political discourse. Read the full explainer.
Karnataka government tables supplementary budget of ₹6,280 crore, including ₹10 crore for Davos delegation. Get the latest details on fund allocation and Assembly approval.
Karnataka's Department of Skill Development will host an International Job Fair in 2025, targeting 10,000+ jobs for skilled youth. Learn about the state's new employment initiatives.
Kadapa police arrest 12 individuals for creating offensive posts against political figures. One accused fled to Kuwait before being detained at Hyderabad airport. Details inside.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy accuses Karnataka govt of using Hate Speech Bill to suppress opposition, highlights 2,800 farmer suicides under Congress. Read his full charges.
The daughter of a wounded Holocaust survivor warns that antisemitism is being allowed to fester in Australia. This follows a violent attack on a Jewish festival in Sydney.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari introduces a bill to amend the Juvenile Justice Act, aiming to try 14-16 year olds accused of heinous crimes as adults. Read the full details and implications.