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S M Krishna

Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, popularly known as SM Krishna is the former chief minister of Karnataka. He was born on May 1, 1932 in Mandya, Karnataka. He completed his graduation from Maharaja’s College, Mysore and then got another degree from National Law University (formerly Government Law College in Bangalore).

Krishna ventured into politics in the year 1962 with the Praja Socialist Party. Later during 1983–84, he was highly influenced by the Congress party and joined the party under Indira Gandhi and subsequently with Rajiv Gandhi between 1984 and 1985.

S M Krishna served as the 16th chief minister of Karnataka, from 1999 to 2004. He was the External Affairs Minister from 2009 to 2012, during the Manmohan Singh-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.

Krishna severed his nearly five-decade-old relationship with Congress and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in March 2017.

In 2023, S M Krishna was awarded the second highest civilian award of India, Padma Vibhushan for his contribution in the field of Public Affairs.

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CREDAI Visakhapatnam elects new leadership for 2025–26 term
TNN / Apr 08, 2025, 10:02 (IST)

CREDAI Visakhapatnam has announced its new executive committee for 2025-26, with V Dharmender as Chairman and E Ashok Kumar as President. The team includes vice presidents, joint secretaries, and a treasurer, focusing on youth and women's representation. The committee aims to drive real estate development in Visakhapatnam through new initiatives and collaboration.

Volleyball Rivalry in Twin Villages in Telangana Outshines Cricket, Shapes Over 50 National Players
Mar 24, 2025, 00:06 (IST)

PU girl student found dead
TNN / Mar 07, 2025, 23:29 (IST)

Budget session begins, BJP objects to guv’s praise for JMM, govt policies
Feb 24, 2025, 22:35 (IST)

Guv writes to Piyush Goyal, praises GeM officer for procurement reform
TNN / Feb 15, 2025, 00:36 (IST)

Uttar Pradesh has integrated its procurement process with the Centre's GeM to establish a transparent and equitable tendering system. Governor Anandiben Patel commended deputy CEO Krishna Murari for spearheading this initiative and suggested adopting it nationwide. This move could save the state over Rs 2,000 crore annually and aligns with the Prime Minister's vision.

Scaling heights in music and mountains: Multifaceted journey of Carnatic vocalist T M Krishna
TNN / Jan 17, 2025, 12:04 (IST)

Carnatic singer T M Krishna has been redefining his art by breaking traditional norms and exploring contemporary themes. He began questioning his practices in 2001 and changed his performance style in 2005. Krishna supports young artists through the Grants Project, encouraging them to push boundaries and be off-centre in their work.

s m krishna apologises to SC
TNN / Oct 29, 2002, 00:02 (IST)

NEW DELHI: Karnataka Chief Minister s m krishna on Monday tendered an "unconditional apology" to the Supreme Court and said his government "erred" by not releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Farmers renew stir to protest release of water If I were in Krishna's shoes... Cauvery dispute: Full coverage TOI edit: Votes and Water TOI comment Video report

s m krishna implores Rahul Gandhi to join govt
TNN / Jun 28, 2012, 03:35 (IST)

Rahul Gandhi may have decided to lie low for a while after the Congress debacle in UP, but on Wednesday foreign minister s m krishna implored the Gandhi scion to join the Cabinet to help UPA government solve the problems being faced by the country.

s m krishna happy at 'scam-free' tenure
TNN / Oct 28, 2012, 05:17 (IST)

A day after he was eased out of the foreign ministry, a stoic s m krishna met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday.

Stop anti-India campaigns, Krishna tells Prachanda
TNN / Jan 17, 2010, 04:37 (IST)

Foreign minister s m krishna on Saturday met Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda and asked him not to indulge in anti-India campaigns needlessly.

Ensure quick trial of 26/11 case, Krishna tells Qureshi
PTI / Nov 19, 2009, 22:53 (IST)

With India's patience running out, s m krishna enquired from his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi about the progress into Mumbai attacks case and pressed for quickening the trial realising the "urgency".

Govt to wait for more leaks
TNN / Dec 02, 2010, 02:32 (IST)

As more WikiLeaks disclosures continue to tumble out, foreign minister s m krishna on Wednesday said India would react only after all facts were revealed.

Snubbed s m krishna drops Iran visit
TNN / Mar 30, 2010, 03:52 (IST)

India's attempts to step up engagement with Iran on crucial regional issues, appear to have suffered a setback, with foreign minister s m krishna calling off his visit to Tehran amid signs of indifference from the hosts.

Ashok Gehlot writes to s m krishna on arrests in Kuwait
PTI / Sep 24, 2012, 02:28 (IST)

Chief minister Ashok Gehlot has written to external affairs minister s m krishna seeking his intervention on the arrest of emigrants from the state in Kuwait for alleged visa violation.

'All things Madras,' says T M Krishna
TNN / Aug 20, 2010, 00:00 (IST)

This is what T M Krishna will sing about, at the Times Chennai Festival this evening...

s m krishna not keen to return to state politics
TNN / Sep 05, 2011, 13:00 (IST)

Senior Congress leader and Union foreign affairs minister s m krishna on Sunday indicated his disinclination to return to state politics.

s m krishna in Moscow for IRIGC session
PTI / Oct 20, 2009, 11:51 (IST)

Foreign Minister s m krishna will arrive in Moscow on a two-day visit during which he will co-chair a session of Indo-Russian Intergovernmental Commission to discuss ways to consolidate the bilateral strategic partnership.

Naidu agrees to talks with s m krishna
TNN / Jun 12, 2003, 02:00 (IST)

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has offered to hold talks with his Karnataka counterpart, s m krishna, provided the latter halts construction of the Paragodu project.

s m krishna gets look-in
TNN / May 23, 2009, 03:51 (IST)

Former Karnataka chief minister s m krishna’s induction into the Union Cabinet is nothing short of a nail-biting Twenty20 finish.

T M Krishna to share stage with transartists
TNN / Jun 30, 2021, 08:39 (IST)

As Pride Month draws to a close, Bengaluru-based Solidarity Foundation will shine the spotlight on Jogappas, the transsexual folk artists from Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra, who have collaborated with Carnatic vocalist T M Krishna on a music video.

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