Supreme Court hears Congress-JD(S)' midnight plea but refuses to stay BS Yeddyurappa's Swearing-In. Read the details here.
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17 May, 04:55 (IST)
As the three-judge bench of the SC continues to hear plea of Congress & JD(S) challenging Karnataka Governor's decision, Abhishek Manu Singhvi pleads the swearing-in ceremony to be deferred by 4.30 pm today while BJP's lawyer Mukul Rohatgi continues his argument.
17 May, 01:33 (IST)
The Supreme Court has constituted a 3-Judge bench to hear Congress, JD(S) plea, hearing to begin at 1.45am. Justice Bhusan will head the hearing that will take place in Court no. 2 of Supreme Court.
17 May, 01:15 (IST)
It's a complete mid-night drama as Supreme Court Accepts Congress' plea against Karnataka Governors' decision to invite BJP's BS Yeddyurappa to form the Government. The bench will start hearing at 1:45am.
17 May, 00:48 (IST)
Supreme Court Registrar arrives at the residence of Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, with the petition filed by Congress and JD(S) over swearing-in of BS Yeddyurappa as Karnataka Chief Minister.
17 May, 00:34 (IST)
Mid-Night Drama: Supreme Court Registrar arrives at the residence of Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, with the petition filed by Congress and JD(S) over swearing-in of BS Yeddyurappa as Karnataka Chief Minister tomorrow.
16 May, 23:12 (IST)
HD Kumaraswamy arrives at Eagleton resort, to meet Congress MLA's. The Congress has moved the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing and has approached the CJI for staying the swearing in of BS Yeddyurappa. The Governor of Karnataka has invited BS Yeddyurappa to take oath for office on Thursday morning.
16 May, 22:38 (IST)
Congress approaches Chief Justice after Karnataka Governor invites BJP to form Government. The Congress, earlier in a press conference had said that it was the murder of democracy and constitution for governor to have invited Yeddyurappa to form the government in Karnataka.
16 May, 20:32 (IST)
Congress addresses press conference, P Chidambaram says Congress and JDS MLA's presented themselves physically before the Governor today evening to claim right to form government in Karnataka. Says Governor bound by Supreme Court order.
16 May, 20:13 (IST)
BS Yeddyurappa to form Government in Karnataka, take oath tomorrow at 9:30 says BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar who won election from Rajajinagar constituency. Read Full Report.
16 May, 19:29 (IST)
16 May, 20:32 (IST)
Congress addresses press conference, P Chidambaram says Congress and JDS MLA's presented themselves physically before the Governor today evening to claim right to form government in Karnataka. Says Governor bound by Supreme Court order.
16 May, 20:13 (IST)
BS Yeddyurappa to form Government in Karnataka, take oath tomorrow at 9:30 says BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar who won election from Rajajinagar constituency. Read Full Report.
16 May, 19:29 (IST)
BS Yeddyurappa confident of taking oath as Karnataka Chief Minister. Earlier, Congress and JDS met Governor Vajubahi Vala and staked claim to form the government.
16 May, 16:57 (IST)
The drama over government formation in Karnataka after the assembly results continue as Congress and JDS decide to parade MLA's in front of governor Vajubhai Vala.
16 May, 16:31 (IST)
The Centre asks Security Forces not to launch operations in Jammu & Kashmir during the holy month of Ramzan. Decision taken to help the peace loving Muslims observe Ramzan in a peaceful environment.
16 May, 15:51 (IST)
JD(S) and Congress are going to meet Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala. The meeting is scheduled at 5pm.
16 May, 13:59 (IST)
Prakash Javadekar rejected Kumaraswamy's allegations of BJP doing 'horse-trading' He said, "Rs 100 crore figure is not only imaginary but it is what Congress-JDS do politics through. We are going by rules,we have submitted our claim to the Governor, are confident of forming the govt."
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16 May, 15:51 (IST)
JD(S) and Congress are going to meet Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala. The meeting is scheduled at 5pm.
16 May, 13:59 (IST)
Prakash Javadekar rejected Kumaraswamy's allegations of BJP doing 'horse-trading' He said, "Rs 100 crore figure is not only imaginary but it is what Congress-JDS do politics through. We are going by rules,we have submitted our claim to the Governor, are confident of forming the govt."
16 May, 12:54 (IST)
'If You Try to Poach One From Ours, We'll do the Same & Take Double From You', Kumaraswamy Warns BJP
HD Kumaraswamy warns Bharatiya Janata Party of bribing JD(S) MLAs. In a press briefing he said, "Forget 'Operation Kamal' being successful, there are people who are ready to leave BJP and come with us. If you try to poach one from ours, we'll do the same & take double from you. I'm also telling the Governor to not take any decision which encourages horse-trading."
16 May, 12:36 (IST)
Kumaraswamy JD(S) accuses BJP of bribery. He said, "BJP Offering MLAs Rs 100 crore and cabinet Ranks."
16 May, 12:12 (IST)
HD Kumaraswamy chosen as legislative party leader in a meeting of the JD(S) MLAs in Bengaluru.
16 May, 11:23 (IST)
Nepal army's cargo helicopter has crashed in Nepal's Muktinath. Both the pilots are killed.
16 May, 10:44 (IST)
120 rooms booked for Congress MLA's & Party Workers in Eagleton- The Golf resort, according to reports.
On Tuesday, the Karnataka Assembly Election results were declared. It was indeed a dramatic day, as new twists and turns took place till the final result of the counting was declared. Even though, BJP emerged as the single largest party, but it fell short of the majority mark. This opened a lot of opportunity for Congress and JD(S) to come together and form a government. On the other hand, BJP government has asked for two-days in hand so that they can prove their majority. It will be interesting to see, finally who will manage to form the government in Karnataka.
In a tragic accident, an under-construction bridge collapsed near Varanasi Cantonment railway station. Eighteen bodies have been recovered from the debris, while several others were still trapped under the rubble. Several vehicles were also reported to be stuck under rubble. Punjab National Bank has reported a net loss of Rs 13,416.91 crore for the fourth quarter ending March 2018, after being hit by massive Nirav Modi fraud.
Some big developments that are expected to happen today are:
Yeddyurappa to meet governor and stake claim to form government in Karnataka today. According to TV reports, key meet of newly elected BJP MLAs in Bengaluru. Former CM Siddaramaiah to conduct a meeting of newly elected Congress and JD(S) MLAs today.
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16 May, 11:23 (IST)
Nepal army's cargo helicopter has crashed in Nepal's Muktinath. Both the pilots are killed.
16 May, 10:44 (IST)
120 rooms booked for Congress MLA's & Party Workers in Eagleton- The Golf resort, according to reports.
On Tuesday, the Karnataka Assembly Election results were declared. It was indeed a dramatic day, as new twists and turns took place till the final result of the counting was declared. Even though, BJP emerged as the single largest party, but it fell short of the majority mark. This opened a lot of opportunity for Congress and JD(S) to come together and form a government. On the other hand, BJP government has asked for two-days in hand so that they can prove their majority. It will be interesting to see, finally who will manage to form the government in Karnataka.
In a tragic accident, an under-construction bridge collapsed near Varanasi Cantonment railway station. Eighteen bodies have been recovered from the debris, while several others were still trapped under the rubble. Several vehicles were also reported to be stuck under rubble. Punjab National Bank has reported a net loss of Rs 13,416.91 crore for the fourth quarter ending March 2018, after being hit by massive Nirav Modi fraud.
Some big developments that are expected to happen today are:
Yeddyurappa to meet governor and stake claim to form government in Karnataka today. According to TV reports, key meet of newly elected BJP MLAs in Bengaluru. Former CM Siddaramaiah to conduct a meeting of newly elected Congress and JD(S) MLAs today.
We at LatestLY will bring all the breaking and latest news and updates around the world. Stay with us for the latest updates of the day.
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