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Central University of Karnataka opened to offer quality education, not run RSS centre, says RDPR Minister Priyank Kharge

Responding to the clash between two groups of students – Students’ Federation of India (SFI) of the left wing and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) of the right wing – at the Central University of Karnataka (CUK) near Kalaburagi, Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development & Panchayat Raj and Information…

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Oversight, fact-check teams to crackdown fake news on govt. schemes on social media platforms

Karnataka govt to set up oversight committee, fact-check team to identify fake news & flag correct info on govt schemes. Legal action to be taken under existing IT Act, IPC & Disaster Mgmt Act. Fact-check team to identify fake news & analytics team to monitor info. No threat to press…

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Karnataka announces framework for fact-check unit, says it won’t ‘curtail freedom of speech’

The Karnataka government yesterday announced the framework for its proposed fact-check unit to crack down on fake news on social media.

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‘Deliberate and malicious’ misinformation: Why Karnataka police filed FIR against Sudhir Chaudhary

The Karnataka police filed an FIR against Aaj Tak news anchor Sudhir Chaudhary for spreading misinformation about a commercial vehicle subsidy scheme for minority, SC/ST and backward classes communities.

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Opposing Sanatana Dharma is only about bringing equality, says DSS leader

DSS members support Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Ministers' statement on Sanatana Dharma, saying it is as dangerous as AIDS and leprosy and should be eradicated. They cite Buddha, Basaveshwara, Periyar Ramasamy, Ambedkar and Sahu Maharaj's ideologies of equality. DSS also condemns the killing of Dabholkar, Pansare, Kalburgi and Lankesh for…

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Congress’ Udit Raj supports Udhayanidhi Stalin in Sanatana Dharma controversy

Congress leader Udit Raj supports Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatana Dharma, questions PM Modi on which side of debate he wants to be on

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MP wants Udhayanidhi Stalin, Priyank Kharge sacked from respective Cabinet

Kalaburagi MP Umesh Jadhav demands sacking of TN & Karnataka Ministers Udhayanidhi Stalin & Priyank Kharge for hurting religious sentiments of 110 cr Sanatana Dharma followers. Jadhav urges AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge to clarify stand on statement & views on Sanatana Dharma. Rajkumar Patil Telkur demands apology from Ministers.

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Sanatana Dharma row | Congress distances itself from Udhayanidhi’s remarks

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said that the party had already clearly stated it did not stand by such remarks.

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Karnataka politics abuzz after a social media post by BJP MP

The political temperature in Karnataka has jumped after a recent social media post by a Bhartiya Janata Party MP Lahar Singh Siroya. More details on Dynamite News:

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Sanatana Dharma | Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks require proper response, PM Modi tells Ministers at informal meeting

PM Modi urges proper response to Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatana Dharma, emphasising Constitution does not allow abuse of any religion. FIR registered against Udhayanidhi and Priyank Kharge for allegedly outraging religious feelings.

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We’re committed to restoring lost investment climate in Karnataka, says Siddaramaiah

Karnataka govt committed to restoring climate for investments, providing stable policy environment to support tech, industrialists & start-ups. Bengaluru Tech Summit 2023 to be held Nov 29-Dec 1, theme "Breaking Boundaries". Congress-led govt introduced IT policy in 1992, laying groundwork for Electronics City. CM & Dy CM asking IT &…

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Karnataka wants Centre to increase number of person days of work under MGNREGA to 50 days to strengthen rural infrastructure

Karnataka seeks to increase MGNREGA man days to 150 from 100 to strengthen rural infrastructure and improve livelihood of poor families. Govt. also requests Centre to add components to make scheme more vibrant. Working closely with other departments to handle drought situation.

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PDOs withdraw protest plan following meeting with Minister

The Panchayat Development Officers (PDOs), who had threatened to launch a protest from September 14 in support of their demands, have withdrawn their plan following a meeting with their office-bearers by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Minister Priyank Kharge.

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Religion that does not promote equality cannot be called religion: Priyank Kharge

Karnataka Ministers Priyank Kharge and H.C. Mahadevappa respond to Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatan Dharma, stating that any religion that does not promote equality or dignity of being human is not a religion; they assert that Constitution is their religion.

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Sanatana row | Congress says Sarva Dharma Sambhava is the party’s position, Kamal Nath is categorical in rejecting Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comment

Congress says Sarva Dharma Sambhava is our ideology; BJP accused us of insulting Sanatana Dharma. INDIA allies, CM Mamata Banerjee, and Priyank Kharge support DMK leader's comments, while CPI's Raja calls out RSS-BJP.

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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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