Priyank Kharge fires back at BJP after aide’s arrest on drug peddling case

IANS | July 14, 2025 5:20 PM

Bengaluru, July 14 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for RDPR, IT, and BT, Priyank Kharge, on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP after Maharashtra Police arrested his close associate Lingaraj Kanni on drug peddling charges, asserting that the Congress has already taken swift disciplinary action and challenging the BJP to show similar resolve against its own tainted leaders.

Centre clarifies: Siddaramaiah was invited, asked to preside over Sigandur event

IANS | July 14, 2025 2:37 PM

Bengaluru, July 14 (IANS) Responding to objections raised by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his request to reschedule the inauguration of the Sigandur cable bridge project, allegedly being neglected by the Union Government, the Centre has clarified that the Chief Minister was invited to the event on June 11 and was also requested to preside over the programme.

Delhi court reserves verdict in National Herald case

IANS | July 14, 2025 11:56 AM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) A court here on Monday reserved its verdict on the question of taking cognisance of the prosecution complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged National Herald money laundering case.