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Multiple cases booked against individuals for abusing Chief Minister and impersonating Minister

Bengaluru Police book 3 cases: 2 for abusing CM Siddaramaiah & 1 for impersonating Minister Priyank Kharge & seeking money. Whitefield Cyber Crime Police charged Narasappa Bhatta under IT Act, 2000. Central Cybercrime division police registered complaint against unknown person for opening Instagram account in Kharge's name & seeking money.…

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Karnataka Minister sets up interactive portal Kalaburagi Connect to directly hear people’s grievances about gram and zilla panchayats

Karnataka is working on an interactive citizen communication system to clean up Panchayat Raj institutions in the State

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RDPR Department to map all water sources across Karnataka to tackle drought better

Amidst the threat of drought looming large over Karnataka, the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department is planning to take up mapping of all the water sources in an effort to tackle the dry spell more effectively.

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Karnataka government preparing framework for fact-check body: Minister Priyank Kharge

Editors Guild of India (EGI) has expressed concerns over the proposed fact-check unit of the Karnataka government.

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Minister pays fine as his supporters put up banner without civic body permission

Priyank Kharge, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Kalaburagi in-charge, paid ₹5,000 fine to Kalaburagi City Municipal Corporation for unauthorized banner. He appreciated the action and launched Gruha Lakshmi scheme at Bhimalli. Followers put up banners/hoardings with images of Kharge, his father, and other Congress leaders.

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Gruha Lakshmi is a boon against skyrocketing prices, says Minister

BJP held responsible for impoverishment of majority of people in India; Congress govt. in Karnataka launches Gruha Lakshmi scheme to provide ₹2,000/month to every woman head of family; Praja Dhwani Yatra to understand people's concerns; Shakti, Anna Bhagya, Gruha Jyothi schemes also launched to help people hit by rising prices.

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MP tells Priyank Kharge to shun vindictive politics, instead focus on development works

MP Jadhav accuses Kharge of revenge politics in Kalaburagi; urges him to focus on development instead. He cites recent incidents of crime, including kidnapping of panchayat members, death of constable & man in police custody, as examples of Kharge's inaction.

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Priyank Kharge says fact-checking body will be apolitical, won’t impinge on press freedom

After the Editors’ Guild of India voiced concern over Karnataka government’s proposed fact-checking unit, IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge clarified on Tuesday that the unit would not attempt to “impinge upon the freedom of the press” and would have an “apolitical stance.”

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BJP doesn’t have moral right to question Congress, says Priyank Kharge

Priyank Kharge hits out at BJP for criticizing Congress govt's 100 days in power. He says BJP is frustrated after losing power & has no moral right to question Congress. He also questions integrity of Siddalinga Swamy for supporting BJP's milk-powder thief.

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Working in isolation is no option in an increasingly converging world of technology, says Priyank Kharge

Bengaluru is forging global alliances to foster innovation, investment & knowledge exchange. Karnataka is taking bold steps to create a dynamic ecosystem of shared ideas, learning & growth, said Priyank Kharge, Minister for IT, BT, Rural Development & Panchayat Raj. State is ranked #1 in software exports & Bengaluru is…

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Govt. plans over 5,000 public Wi-Fi hotspots across Bengaluru

In a major push to provide Internet connectivity and better delivery of services to people in Bengaluru, the State government is planning to provide public Wi-Fi hotspots in at least 5,000 locations across the city. Once achieved, India’s Silicon City will have the highest penetration of public Wi-Fi hotspots among…

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Manikanth Rathod holds Priyank Kharge responsible for police action against scheduled protest in Chittapur

BJP leader Manikanth Rathod held Cong. leader Priyank Kharge responsible for his preventive detention by Kalaburagi District Police. He accused the police of failing to maintain law & order & demanded CM Siddaramaiah remove Kharge as district in-charge. He also accused Madbool Police of refusing to lodge complaint against Kharge.

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Congress leaders now defend MLA being made KKRDB chairman

Ajay Singh & Priyank Kharge defend MLA's appointment as KKRDB chairman, citing better coordination & collective decisions. They argue that an MLA can devote more time to the task than a Minister. Kharge admits reservations, but urges all reps to join hands & work for region's development. Board meeting to…

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Janasnehi QR code-based feedback system for police stations launched in Kalaburagi

Kalaburagi Police launch Janasnehi programme, a digital initiative with QR code-based public feedback system, to address complaints, increase accountability and better police output. Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge urges officers to be polite and courteous, and DGP Alok Mohan gives permission for more initiatives to bring transparency. Police Commissioner and…

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BJP is a sinking ship in State, says Priyank Kharge in response to Yatnal’s statement

BJP's sinking ship in Karnataka; Priyank Kharge says it won't survive for more than 6 months. He challenges BJP to turn tables in State, says Congress has 140 yrs of political experience & knows strategies. Modi's Operation Kamala failed to topple govt in Karnataka.

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Parasmal Sukhani advises Congress leaders not to create confusion over location of AIIMS

Congressman Parasmal Sukhani urges Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge not to create confusion by pushing for AIIMS in Kalaburagi, as CM Siddaramaiah has already requested the Union govt. to re-establish the institute in Raichur. Sukhani warns of public suicide if AIIMS is denied to Raichur.

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BJP Mahila Morcha members stage protest in Kalaburagi

BJP Mahila Morcha protests against Udupi video, Aland rape, Savalagi abduction; demands NIA probe, stringent action, compensation for victim's family.

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At Gruha Jyothi launch, Karnataka Chief Minister asserts implementation of guarantees will not impact development projects

Throughout his address, Siddaramaiah attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and challenged him to implement the five guarantees in the entire country. He declared that the Congress would not follow the so-called Gujarat model, but ‘pursue its own model of harmony and progress advocated by Buddha, Basavanna and Ambedkar’.

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CM Siddaramaiah to formally launch ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme in Kalaburagi today

The Congress government’s ambitious ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme is all set to be launched formally by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Kalaburagi on Saturday.

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Congress holds meeting ahead of Gruha Jyothi launch in Kalaburagi

Priyank Kharge holds Congress meeting in Kalaburagi ahead of Gruha Jyothi Scheme launch. AICC president, CM, Dy CM, Energy Minister to attend. Kharge urges Congress activists to ensure people benefit from welfare schemes, highlights BJP's attempts to disrupt Anna Bhagya.

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‘Araga Jnanendra comment reeks of Keshava Krupa influence’

Priyank Kharge slams BJP leader for comment on Mallikarjun Kharge's skin colour, says it reeks of Keshava Krupa's influence. He holds that Mr. Jnanendra's words reflect the BJP's extreme intolerance towards the political progress of Dalits. He adds that it is not the age of Manu Smriti but that of…

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Focus on party organisation, pro-poor schemes and speak in one voice, high command tells Karnataka Congress leaders

Ministers in the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government, who are also holding party posts but have not been able to devote time to party work, were asked by the high command to give them up for other leaders who can focus on it.

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Foxconn may ‘significantly’ increase investments in Karnataka

M.B. Patil and Priyank Kharge, Karnataka Ministers holding portfolios of Large and Medium Industries and IT/BT had a “fruitful discussion” with iPhone maker Foxconn in Chennai.

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Priyank Kharge hails Budget as symbol of commitment to Kalyana Karnataka

Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Information Technology, and Bio Technology Priyank Kharge upheld the Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday by terming it as the symbol of commitment.

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Attrition among women in tech sector 40%, says Karnataka’s IT Minister Priyank Kharge

Attrition among women employees in tech firms in the country has soared and is at 30% to 40% since December 2022 against the industry’s average attrition of 15%, tweeted Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday (June 27).

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