Karnataka: News
Karnataka, originally known as the State of Mysore was formed in 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act, and was renamed to Karnataka in the year 1973. Located in south western India, Karnataka is the eight most populous state in the country with a total of 30 districts. Bangalore, the capital city is often dubbed as the Silicon Valley of India.
13 Apr 2024
BengaluruBJP destroyed Ambedkar's Constitution, will not win 200 seats: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of destroying the constitution drafted by BR Ambedkar.
13 Apr 2024
SiddaramaiahBJP 'offered ₹50 crore' to Congress MLAs, claims Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to carry out an 'Operation Lotus.'
11 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Lok Sabha elections 3rd phase: Schedule for filing nominations announced
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that the commencement of the nomination process for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections will begin on Friday.
11 Apr 2024
Ajay DevgnPlagiarism row: 'Maidaan' hit with stay order in Mysore
The biographical Hindi film Maidaan, which was released nationwide on Thursday (April 11), has become embroiled in plagiarism allegations.
09 Apr 2024
BengaluruDouble trouble: Bengaluru tackles heatwave amid water crisis
The soaring temperatures have compounded Bengaluru's challenges, exacerbating its existing struggle with severe water scarcity.
08 Apr 2024
Supreme Court Of India'Let there not be contest...': SC on Centre-states fund row
The Supreme Court on Monday called for unity between the central and state governments, expressing concern over recent disputes requiring its intervention.
03 Apr 2024
Bengaluru'Child died of shock': Police's chargesheet against Bengaluru CEO Suchana
The Goa Police has filed a chargesheet against AI start-up CEO Suchana Seth, accused of murdering her four-year-old son about four months ago.
02 Apr 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Mysuru Maharaja' Yaduveer Wadiyar 'doesn't own house, car or land'
Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the successor to Mysuru's erstwhile royal lineage, has recently made his assets public.
30 Mar 2024
Congress PartyOutrage after Congress MLA passes sexist remark on BJP leader
Senior Congress MLA Shamanur Shivashankarappa has sparked a debate with his comments on Gayathri Siddeshwara, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Davangere parliamentary seat in Karnataka.
25 Mar 2024
Amit Shah2024 polls: Mining baron, Karnataka MLA Janardhan Reddy rejoins BJP
Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, former Karnataka minister and mining magnate G Janardhana Reddy has returned to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
25 Mar 2024
BengaluruBengaluru: 22 households fined for wasting Cauvery water
Amid an escalating water crisis, authorities in Bengaluru have levied fines totaling Rs. 1.1 lakh on households for squandering the precious resource.
21 Mar 2024
BengaluruCan aerators halt Bengaluru water crisis by curbing wastage?
Bengaluru—known as India's Silicon Valley—is experiencing one of the biggest water crises in its history
20 Mar 2024
BengaluruScanty rainfall, empty reservoirs: What has caused Bengaluru's water crisis
Bengaluru has been battling a severe drinking water crisis for almost a month.
20 Mar 2024
H D Deve GowdaLok Sabha polls: BJP-JD(S) finalize seat-sharing agreement in Karnataka
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has finalized a seat-sharing agreement with the Janata Dal (Secular), or JD(S), led by HD Deve Gowda, in Karnataka for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
19 Mar 2024
Tejasvi SuryaBJP's Tejasvi Surya detained amid protests over Bengaluru shopkeeper assault
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya was detained on Tuesday in Bengaluru for participating in a demonstration.
19 Mar 2024
BS YediyurappaCID searches ex-CM Yediyurappa's Bengaluru residence in POCSO case: Report
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday carried out a search at the Bengaluru residence of former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in connection with a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, the Hindustan Times reported
15 Mar 2024
BengaluruBengaluru water crisis: Residents shift to online classes, disposable utensils
India's Silicon Valley, Bengaluru, is grappling with a severe water crisis.
15 Mar 2024
Narendra Modi2024 polls: Why Southern states are significant for Modi-led BJP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems to be focusing his attention toward Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh recently.
15 Mar 2024
BS YediyurappaYediyurappa booked for sexually assaulting minor; former CM denies allegation
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yediyurappa (81) has been booked under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl at his Bengaluru residence on February 2.
13 Mar 2024
Union Health MinistryKerala sees mumps outbreak; over 2,500 cases reported in March
Kerala is witnessing a mumps outbreak with the state reporting over 2,500 of the infection cases alone.
13 Mar 2024
National Investigation Agency (NIA)Bengaluru Rameshwaram cafe blast: NIA detains man who 'met' suspect
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday detained a person linked to the Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, according to reports.
11 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi inaugurates Haryana section of India's first 8-lane expressway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway, which was constructed at an approximate cost of Rs. 4,100 crore.
10 Mar 2024
Electric VehiclesKarnataka imposes 10% lifetime tax on high-end EVs: Here's why
The Karnataka government has revealed a new policy that imposes a 10% lifetime tax on high-end electric vehicles (EVs) during registration, according to the Economic Times.
09 Mar 2024
BengaluruKarnataka imposes Rs. 5,000 fine for washing car: Here's why
In response to ongoing water crisis, the Karnataka government has implemented a Rs. 5,000 fine for washing cars with drinking water.
08 Mar 2024
BengaluruBengaluru blast: Rameshwaram Cafe to reopen today, Siddaramaiah to attend
Almost a week after witnessing a low-intensity explosion, the famous Rameshwaram Cafe in the Whitefield area of Karnataka's Bengaluru is reportedly all set to reopen on Friday at 6:00pm.
07 Mar 2024
BengaluruAs Bengaluru suffers worst-ever water crisis, political blame game ensues
The ongoing water crisis in Bengaluru has sparked a political blame game, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pointing fingers at the Congress's government for poor water management and threatening protests.
07 Mar 2024
BengaluruBengaluru cafe blast: CCTV trail provides new leads
New visuals of the suspect in The Rameshwaram Cafe blast case have emerged a week after the blast in Bengaluru.
05 Mar 2024
National Investigation Agency (NIA)Bengaluru prison radicalization case: NIA conducts searches across 7 states
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at 17 locations across seven states in connection with a case of radicalization of prisoners by a terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Karnataka.
02 Mar 2024
BengaluruBengaluru cafe blast: Suspect ordered rava idli before planting explosives
In the latest development on the blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Karnataka's Bengaluru, police have reportedly revealed that the accused was captured on CCTV cameras ordering rava idli at the restaurant.
29 Feb 2024
DK ShivakumarKarnataka government extends deadline for 60% Kannada signage rule
The Karnataka government has granted a two-week extension for commercial establishments to comply with the 60% Kannada signage rule in Bengaluru.
27 Feb 2024
Congress PartyRS polls: Congress wins 3 seats in Karnataka, BJP 1
The Congress on Tuesday secured three Rajya Sabha seats in Karnataka, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clinched one.
27 Feb 2024
Congress PartyRS elections: Battle for 15 seats today amid cross-voting concerns
Polling for 15 Rajya Sabha seats is taking place in three states—Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh—on Tuesday, amid concerns over cross-voting by the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) MLAs.
22 Feb 2024
Narendra Modi'Committed to farmers,' PM Modi says after sugarcane FRP increase
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that his government is dedicated to fulfilling all promises made to the farmers.
22 Feb 2024
Congress PartyKarnataka clears bill to tax temples, BJP labels it 'anti-Hindu'
The Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led government passed the "Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill 2024" in the assembly on Wednesday.
20 Feb 2024
Rahul GandhiDefamation case: Rahul Gandhi taken into custody briefly, granted bail
A local court in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday granted bail to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Mishra in 2018.
18 Feb 2024
ChhattisgarhRenowned Jain seer Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj dies by 'sallekhana'
Jain spiritual leader Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj passed away on Sunday at Chandragiri Teerth in Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh, at the age of 77.
15 Feb 2024
InfosysInfosys, Jubilant, Foxconn under fire for not hiring Karnataka locals
During a recent Karnataka Assembly debate, major companies including Infosys, Foxconn, and Jubilant FoodWorks were criticized.
12 Feb 2024
TelanganaTelangana: Bill imposing state-wide ban on hookah parlors passed
Telangana's legislative assembly on Monday unanimously cleared a bill prohibiting hookah parlors across the state.
09 Feb 2024
KS EshwarappaKarnataka BJP leader seeks law to kill 'traitor' Congress leaders
Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader KS Eshwarappa has once again stirred a row, calling for a law that enables the killing of Congress MP DK Suresh and MLA Vinay Kulkarni
08 Feb 2024
World Health OrganizationKarnataka bans sale, consumption of hookah with immediate effect
The Karnataka government has imposed a state-wide ban on hookah to protect "public health and youth."
08 Feb 2024
Pinarayi VijayanKerala cabinet's protest against Modi government in Delhi today
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his Left Front government will stage a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Thursday against the Centre's alleged "injustice" to the state in fund allocation.
07 Feb 2024
SiddaramaiahKarnataka MLAs, Congress leaders protest against Centre in Delhi
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah led the "Chalo Delhi" protest, against the alleged "step-motherly" treatment of the Centre toward the state, in the national capital on Wednesday.
02 Feb 2024
IndiaKarnataka announces digital detox for responsible gaming
The Karnataka government has announced the launch of a Digital Detox initiative in collaboration with the All India Game Developers Forum (AIGDF), focusing on gaming and social media.
30 Jan 2024
BengaluruKarnataka: Another video of students cleaning toilet goes viral
A video showing two students cleaning toilets in a government school in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district has gone viral, triggering uproar online.
22 Jan 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka: BJP MP stopped from entering Dalit village
The Dalit community in Karnataka stopped Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Simha from entering a village in Mysuru district.
21 Jan 2024
SpiritualityTemple tales: 5 bizarre places of worship in India
India, a land rich in cultural and religious diversity, is home to a multitude of temples, each with its unique charm and significance.
19 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiModi to visit three states today, launch multiple development projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on Friday to launch multiple development projects in the three states.
18 Jan 2024
BengaluruBengaluru to face scheduled power outage on Thursday and Friday
Several parts of Karnataka's Bengaluru will face scheduled power outages on Thursday and Friday.
15 Jan 2024
GoaBengaluru CEO Suchana Seth's custody extended by 5 days
A children's court in Panaji, Goa on Monday extended the police custody of Suchana Seth, a Bengaluru-based CEO accused of murdering her son, by five days
15 Jan 2024
Makar SankrantiBest places to witness Makar Sankranti in India
Makar Sankranti is among the first few festivals in the country that are celebrated at the beginning of the year.
14 Jan 2024
GoaMurder-accused Bengaluru CEO confronted by husband: What happened next
Suchana Seth, a Bengaluru start-up founder accused of murdering her son, had a heated argument with her estranged husband, PR Venkatraman, at Goa's Calangute Police Station on Saturday, Hindustan Times reported.
12 Jan 2024
IndiaKarnataka: 7 men who assaulted interfaith couple booked for rape
Charges of gangrape were invoked against the seven men who attacked an interfaith couple in a hotel room in Karnataka, NDTV reported.
11 Jan 2024
IndiaInterfaith couple assaulted by 6 men in Karnataka hotel
An interfaith couple was verbally abused and beaten up by six men who barged into their hotel room in Hanagal Taluk, Haveri district of Karnataka, police said.
11 Jan 2024
BengaluruMurder-accused Bengaluru CEO previously filed domestic violence charges against husband
Suchana Seth, the Bengaluru-based CEO arrested for allegedly killing her four-year-old son at a hotel in Goa, had filed a case of domestic violence against her estranged husband, PR Venkataraman.
10 Jan 2024
Travel And TourismIndian islands and beaches besides Lakshadweep that need your attention
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit and the controversy it sparked in the Maldives, Lakshadweep is getting more attention. Indians are supporting the Union territory by boycotting travel to the Maldives to show solidarity.
09 Jan 2024
BengaluruBengaluru CEO tried killing self after murdering son in Goa
Bengaluru-based Mindful AI Lab CEO Suchana Seth—who allegedly killed her four-year-old son in Goa on Monday—tried ending her life after committing the crime.
09 Jan 2024
BengaluruBengaluru CEO murders 4-year-old son in Goa, travels with body
In a spine-chilling incident, a Bengaluru start-up CEO murdered her four-year-old son in Goa and was caught traveling back to Karnataka with his body in a bag on Monday.
09 Jan 2024
YashAfter fans' deaths, Yash urges others to not risk lives
Kannada actor Yash, famed for his role in the KGF franchise, mourned the tragic deaths of three fans who were electrocuted while setting up a banner for his 38th birthday.
08 Jan 2024
YashKarnataka: 3 electrocuted to death while erecting Yash's birthday banner
On KGF star Yash's birthday on Monday, tragedy struck Surangi village, Gadag district, Karnataka, as several fans were electrocuted while setting up his birthday banner.
05 Jan 2024
Travel And TourismSecluded beaches of India to visit on your next vacay
When you think of Indian beaches, Goa's Baga or Kerala's Kovalam may come to mind instantly.
02 Jan 2024
Ram MandirKarnataka sculptor's Ram statue to be installed in Ayodhya temple
The Ram Lalla idol that will adorn the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has been finalized, Union minister Pralhad Joshi revealed.
31 Dec 2023
ParliamentKarnataka: BJP MP's brother arrested for cutting trees worth crores
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Simha's brother Vikram Simha was arrested on Saturday in connection with a case filed against him for allegedly chopping down nearly 126 trees without permission.
30 Dec 2023
EducationKarnataka: School headmistress suspended after romantic photoshoot with student
The headmistress of a government school in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka has been suspended for her alleged inappropriate behavior with a student during a recent school excursion.
28 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka signboard row: BJP leader KS Eshwarappa defends pro-Kannada activists
Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister KS Eshwarappa on Thursday lashed out at the incumbent Congress state government for arresting pro-Kannada activists.
27 Dec 2023
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27 Dec 2023
BengaluruLanguage row: Pro-Kannada activists vandalize English signboards in Bengaluru
Pro-Kannada activists of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) on Wednesday went on a rampage in Bengaluru, tearing down English signboards and demanding that 60% of all signage be in Kannada.
27 Dec 2023
Travel And TourismOffbeat holiday travel destinations to avoid crowded spots
As the New Year's long weekend approaches, many seek a calm break from the bustling chaos of polluted cities.
24 Dec 2023
ParliamentLet people decide: BJP leader linked to Parliament security breach
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Simha, under fire over the Parliament security breach, on Sunday stated he has placed his trust in the people.
19 Dec 2023
Bengaluru10am to 5pm: Powercuts in Bengaluru till Thursday; here's why
Bengaluru residents are likely to face scheduled powercuts between 10:00am and 5:00pm until Thursday this week, Hindustan Times reported.
11 Dec 2023
Congress PartyKarnataka: CM Siddaramaiah dismisses Kumaraswamy's claims of impending 'government collapse'
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday brushed off Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy's claims that his government might collapse soon.
09 Dec 2023
National Investigation Agency (NIA)ISIS conspiracy case: NIA arrests 13 people from Maharashtra, Karnataka
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched fresh raids across several cities in the country in the Islamic State or ISIS terror conspiracy case.