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.
26 Jul 2024
BengaluruKarnataka cabinet approves renaming of Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South
The Karnataka state cabinet on has approved the renaming of Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South district, state's Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, HK Patil announced on Friday.
26 Jul 2024
Brihanmumbai Municipal CorporationMumbai cops ask people to 'remain indoors', BMC opens schools
Amid the heavy rains, Mumbai Police on Thursday issued an advisory to the residents urging them to "stay indoors, until essential," on Friday.
21 Jul 2024
SiddaramaiahKarnataka's IT companies propose 14-hour shifts for employees
Information technology (IT) firms in Karnataka have sparked controversy, with a proposal to extend employee work hours to 14 per day.
20 Jul 2024
BengaluruKarnataka government considering 2% cess on movie tickets, OTT subscriptions
The Karnataka government is considering the imposition of a cess on movie tickets and Over-the-Top (OTT) subscription fees to support local cinema and cultural artists.
19 Jul 2024
Andhra PradeshWhat's behind rising cost of tomatoes
Tomato prices in India have soared from ₹10-20 per kilogram to ₹80-100 per kilogram in the monsoon season, putting a significant strain on the weekly budgets of consumers.
18 Jul 2024
AndroidWhatsApp scam alert! How fake e-Challan messages are targeting users
Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK has reported a new scam involving WhatsApp e-Challan messages and malware named 'Maorrisbot.'
18 Jul 2024
Bengaluru'Absolutely shameful': Gauahar Khan lambasts mall for denying farmer entry
In a recent incident that sparked public outrage, a 70-year-old farmer was denied entry into the GT Mall on Magadi Main Road in Bengaluru due to his traditional attire.
18 Jul 2024
InfosysWhat Biocon founder Mazumdar-Shaw said on Karnataka's job quota bill
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder of pharmaceutical titan Biocon, opposed the Karnataka government's now-paused job quota bill.
17 Jul 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka job reservation bill 'temporarily' put on hold after backlash
The Karnataka government has decided to temporarily halt and further examine a bill mandating private companies in the state to allocate a portion of jobs to Kannadigas.
17 Jul 2024
NASSCOMScrap private job reservation for locals: NASSCOM urges Karnataka government
The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), has voiced its apprehension over a recent bill approved by the Karnataka state cabinet.
17 Jul 2024
MB PatilKannadiga quota: Siddaramaiah deletes post on 100% reservation for locals
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday deleted his X post that promised 100% job reservation for Kannadigas in all Group C and Group D positions within private companies.
17 Jul 2024
SiddaramaiahKarnataka: 100% quota for Kannadigas in these private jobs
The Karnataka cabinet, under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has approved a bill requiring all private firms in the state to reserve 100% of Group C and Group D positions for Kannadigas.
15 Jul 2024
ZomatoZomato fined ₹60,000 for not delivering ₹133 momos order
A consumer court in Karnataka has ruled in favor of a woman who did not receive her momos order placed through the food delivery app Zomato in 2023.
15 Jul 2024
Social MediaKarnataka police punishes waterfall-bathing tourists by taking away their clothes
In an unusual move to enforce safety regulations, the Karnataka Police confiscated the clothes of tourists bathing in a waterfall during monsoon season.
10 Jul 2024
Karnataka High CourtKannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa requests home-cooked meals, amenities in jail
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, currently held in judicial custody for a murder case, has petitioned the Karnataka High Court for home-cooked food and other amenities.
09 Jul 2024
Bengaluru PoliceRenukaswamy murder case: Chargesheet reveals shocking details involving accused Darshan
The high-profile murder case of Renukaswamy, involving Sandalwood actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his rumored girlfriend, fellow actor Pavithra Gowda, is set to see a chargesheet filed.
06 Jul 2024
GoaIndia's rural businesses catching up as online usage surges
Informal firms in Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka are pioneering digital connectivity across India, as per a recent government survey.
30 Jun 2024
ZomatoZomato hit with ₹9.45 crore GST notice, plans to appeal
Zomato has been issued a Goods and Service Tax (GST) demand notice of ₹9.45 crore by the Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Audit), Karnataka, according to the company's BSE exchange filing.
30 Jun 2024
BusinessKarnataka proposes bill to protect rights of platform-based gig workers
The Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) draft bill, 2024, has been published.
28 Jun 2024
Karnataka High CourtYediyurappa requests high court to cancel POCSO case against him
BS Yediyurappa, the former chief minister of Karnataka, has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking dismissal of a case lodged against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO).
27 Jun 2024
BabyNewborn's body found in Bengaluru train dustbin
The body of a newborn baby boy was found in a dustbin on a train in Bengaluru by the Karnataka Railway Police on Thursday.
27 Jun 2024
HyderabadChild trafficking network busted in Karnataka; 6 babies rescued
The police have busted a child trafficking network operating in Tumakuru district, Karnataka, and rescued six infants aged between 11 months and 2.5 years.
26 Jun 2024
BengaluruBengaluru court denies bail to JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna
The Special People Representative Court in Bengaluru has rejected the bail plea of suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna in the first of three sexual assault cases.
25 Jun 2024
IndiaWhy Karnataka government banned artificial food colors in kebabs
In a bid to improve food safety and public health, the Karnataka government has prohibited the use of artificial food colors in various dishes including kebabs, fish, and vegetarian meals.
23 Jun 2024
Janata Dal (Secular)Prajwal Revanna's brother arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting JD(S) worker
The Karnataka Police has arrested Suraj Revanna, the brother of former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, for allegedly sexually assaulting a party worker who had sought work from him.
22 Jun 2024
BengaluruRenukaswamy murder case: Darshan sent to custody until July 4
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has been placed in judicial custody until July 4, following the conclusion of his police custody in the Renukaswamy murder case on Saturday.
22 Jun 2024
Janata Dal (Secular)After Prajwal Revanna, his brother now accused of sexual abuse
Police in Karnataka's Hassan district have booked two individuals for allegedly blackmailing Suraj Revanna, the brother of former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, with a false case of sexual assault.
20 Jun 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Monsoon advances into more regions after 9-day pause
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the monsoon, after a nine-day hiatus, has resumed and advanced into more regions of India.
20 Jun 2024
Bengaluru PoliceRenukaswamy case: Autopsy reveals dogs devoured parts of his body
The murder case involving Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has taken a horrifying turn with the autopsy report of the victim, 33-year-old Renukaswamy, revealing brutal details.
17 Jun 2024
BengaluruEx-Karnataka CM Yediyurappa questioned by CID in POCSO case
Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa was interrogated for nearly four hours by the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday.
15 Jun 2024
BengaluruKarnataka government hikes petrol and diesel prices
Fuel prices in Karnataka have surged by around ₹3 per liter following a tax increase on petrol and diesel implemented by the state government.
14 Jun 2024
BengaluruDarshan murder case: Rods, ropes used in killing recovered
The Karnataka Police have made substantial headway in the murder investigation involving Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his close actor-friend, Pavithra Gowda.
13 Jun 2024
Indian Penal CodeEx-Karnataka CM Yediyurappa may face arrest over sexual assault charges
Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa may be arrested in connection with a sexual assault case, according to the state's Home Minister G Parameshwara.
08 Jun 2024
DelhiMaharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi lead UK's investment inflows from India
Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Delhi are leading the way in foreign direct investment (FDI) from India into the UK.
07 Jun 2024
BengaluruPrajwal Revanna's mother granted interim bail in kidnapping case
The Karnataka High Court has granted interim anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna, mother of suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna.
07 Jun 2024
Annu KapoorKarnataka government bans 'Hamare Baarah' over communal concerns
The Karnataka government has imposed a two-week ban, or until further notice, on the release and broadcast of Bollywood film Hamare Baarah.
31 May 2024
Bengaluru AirportSex scandal case: Prajwal in police custody till June 6
Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna was on Friday sent till June 6 to police custody in connection to sexual abuse allegations against him.
31 May 2024
IndiaKarnataka man beheads, skins wife for refusing to serve dinner
A man named Shivaram from Tumakuru, Karnataka, has been arrested for allegedly beheading and skinning his 35-year-old wife Pushpa.
31 May 2024
Janata Dal (Secular)'Sex scandal': Prajwal interrogated after arrest; SIT mulling potency test
Prajwal Revanna, a suspended leader of the Janata Dal (Secular) facing allegations of sexual assault, was on Friday taken to the Crime Investigation Department's office for questioning after interrogation by the Special Investigation Team.
30 May 2024
Ministry Of External AffairsMEA initiates action to revoke rape-accused Prajwal Revanna's diplomatic passport
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has begun proceedings to revoke the diplomatic passport of Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed.
29 May 2024
Janata Dal (Secular)Prajwal files for anticipatory bail ahead of arrival in India
Prajwal Revanna, the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader who faces allegations of mass sexual abuse, has reportedly applied for anticipatory bail to prevent his imminent arrest.
27 May 2024
Janata Dal (Secular)'Will appear before SIT on May 31...': Prajwal issues apology
Prajwal Revanna, the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader who faces allegations of mass sexual abuse and is currently in Germany, has issued a statement apologizing to his parents and vowing to cooperate with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) established by the state government.
24 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalIndian film bags top honor at 77th Cannes Film Festival
Indian director Chidananda S Naik's film, Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know, has clinched the Best Short award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
23 May 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)'Surrender or face my anger': Deve Gowda's warning to grandson
Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) chief, HD Deve Gowda, has issued a stern warning to his grandson, Prajwal Revanna.
13 May 2024
IntelN Chandrasekaran to lead Tata Electronics's $14 billion semiconductor venture
N Chandrasekaran, the chairman of Tata Sons, is set to expand his responsibilities by taking on the role of chairman at Tata Electronics.
12 May 2024
KalaburagiKarnataka: 3 men kidnapped, given electric shocks to private parts
Three second-hand car dealers were kidnapped and subjected to brutal torture in the Kalaburagi district of Karnataka.
11 May 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP leader who flagged Prajwal's sex abuse arrested for molestation
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader G Devaraje Gowda was taken into custody late Friday for molestation and sexual harassment.
10 May 2024
Indian Penal CodeKarnataka: Man beheads minor fiancée after engagement called off
A 32-year-old man in Karnataka allegedly beheaded a 16-year-old girl he was supposed to marry after the Commission for Protection of Child Rights stopped the engagement ceremony due to the girl being a minor.
08 May 2024
Amit MalviyaNadda, Amit Malviya summoned over BJP's 'communally-charged' animation
The Bengaluru Police has summoned JP Nadda, President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Amit Malviya, the party's IT Cell chief, over an "objectionable post" made by the Karnataka unit of the BJP.
08 May 2024
DK ShivakumarPrajwal's 'sex scandal': Shivakumar says Kumaraswamy behind pen drives' distribution
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday accused Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former CM HD Kumaraswamy of plotting to distribute thousands of pen drives containing purported explicit videos of his own nephew Prajwal Revanna.
06 May 2024
IndiaMother throws speech-impaired son into crocodile-infested river: Report
A 26-year-old woman, Savitri, allegedly threw her six-year-old speech-impaired son into a river known for its crocodile population in a disturbing event in Dandeli taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka.
05 May 2024
Amit MalviyaKarnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar slaps party worker, sparks controversy
A video showing Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, slapping a Congress Party worker during a political rally in Haveri has ignited controversy.
04 May 2024
Andhra PradeshHeatwave alert in Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, Andhra till May 7
Several states in India, including West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, are expected to continue seeing heatwave conditions until May 7.
03 May 2024
H D Deve GowdaSex scandal row: Prajwal's father booked in kidnapping case
HD Revanna, a former minister of Karnataka and current JD(S) MLA, is facing accusations in a kidnapping case.
03 May 2024
H D Deve Gowda2nd case registered against Prajwal Revanna in sex scandal row
Karnataka government's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a rape case against Janata Dal (Secular)'s Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna.
