Karnataka cabinet
Karnataka Approves Landmark Hate Speech Bill with Stringent Penalties: What You Need to Know
Dec 04, 2025 11:50 pm CST
Karnataka's cabinet has approved a groundbreaking Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill that introduces severe penalties for promoting communal disharmony. The legislation defines hate speech comprehensively, establishes punishments including imprisonment up to 7 years for first offenses, holds organizations accountable, and regulates online content while protecting legitimate freedom of expression. The bill will be presented in the December 8 winter session.
Karnataka Government Suspends Contract Cook for RSS Event Attendance: Service Rule Violation Explained
Oct 22, 2025 06:59 pm CST
A contract-based assistant cook at a Karnataka hostel was suspended for participating in an RSS event, violating government service rules prohibiting state employees from joining private organizations. The suspension occurs amid controversial new regulations affecting RSS activities in public and government spaces, despite similar attendance by numerous other government officials including school headmasters and a college principal.