CM Siddaramaiah should apologise, Speaker must act: K'taka BJP on Governor speech row

IANS | January 22, 2026 2:13 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 22 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP has condemned the behaviour of Congress MLAs and MLCs following Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's refusal to deliver the speech prepared by the state government. The party demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issue an apology, and has urged the Speaker to take appropriate action against Congress legislators who reportedly attempted to obstruct and assault the Governor as he was leaving the House.

7 labourers killed in explosion at steel plant in Chhattisgarh

IANS | January 22, 2026 1:30 PM

Raipur/Baloda Bazar, Jan 22 (IANS) A devastating explosion ripped through the DSC coal furnace at a private factory Real Ispat & Power Limited located in Bakulahi village, Baloda Bazar district in Chhattisgarh, claiming the lives of seven labourers on Thursday morning and leaving ten others severely injured.