Karnataka to increase Urdu Academy grants, hold meeting with minority groups

Published 09 Nov 2026, 23:48 IST

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Karnataka will increase grants to the Urdu Academy and Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a meeting next week with representatives of various minority communities to discuss their concerns and enhanced financial support for the Urdu Academy. He also met with Siddaramaiah, denying differences and noting upcoming local body elections.

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Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has announced a meeting next week with representatives of various minority communities. This meeting aims to address their concerns and discuss enhanced financial support for the Karnataka Urdu Academy. The Chief Minister emphasized the government's commitment to…

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 09 Nov 2026, 21:36 IST

Karnataka CM meets Siddaramaiah, says there is no rift between them

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 09 Nov 2026, 21:57 IST

Shivakumar promises minority outreach meet, assures more support for Urdu Academy

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has announced a meeting next week with representatives of various minority communities. This meeting aims to address their concerns and discuss enhanced financial support for the Karnataka Urdu Academy. The Chief Minister emphasized the government's commitment to…

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 09 Nov 2026, 23:08 IST

Shivakumar Meets Siddaramaiah, Denies Differences

Shivakumar also sought to put his recent meeting with Siddaramaiah in the context of the approaching local body elections, saying there were several matters they needed to discuss.

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India Current article 09 Nov 2026, 23:48 IST

Karnataka to increase Urdu Academy grants, hold meeting with minority groups

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