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.
23 Apr 2025
Narendra ModiPahalgam attack: Terrorist spares woman, asks her to 'tell Modi'
In a harrowing incident in Pahalgam, Kashmir, tourist Pallavi lost her husband, Manjunath, to a terrorist attack.
22 Apr 2025
AssamIMD issues rainfall alert for Northeast; heatwave for Rajasthan, Haryana
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall and heatwaves in several states across the country.
22 Apr 2025
Bengaluru'Kannadigas don't attack': Siddaramaiah condemns road rage involving IAF officer
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has denounced a recent road rage incident in Bengaluru involving IAF Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose and a local, Vikas Kumar.
22 Apr 2025
BengaluruWhat's the case of ex-Karnataka DGP brutally murdered by wife
Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash was allegedly murdered by his wife, Pallavi, at their Bengaluru home.
21 Apr 2025
BengaluruFormer Karnataka DGP murder: Wife prime suspect
Om Prakash, former Director General of Police (DGP) and Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Karnataka, has been found dead at his HSR Layout home in Bengaluru.
14 Apr 2025
SiddaramaiahKarnataka survey proposes pushing caste-based quotas to 75%
Karnataka's recent caste survey has suggested a drastic change in the state's reservation system.
09 Apr 2025
India'Reverse Bank of India': Cops find suspicious ₹500s during raid
The Karnataka police have unearthed a cache of suspicious ₹500 notes while raiding a rented house in Dandeli, Uttara Kannada district.
08 Apr 2025
BengaluruKarnataka minister apologizes for 'molestation happens in big cities' remark
Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara has apologized for his controversial comments on a recent molestation incident in Bengaluru.
07 Apr 2025
BadmintonTribal boy beaten, red ants shoved into underwear over 'theft'
In a shocking case, a minor of the Hakki Pikki tribe in Karnataka's Davangere district was tortured severely on suspicion of theft.
31 Mar 2025
Andhra PradeshOver ₹193 crore misappropriated under MGNREGA in FY 2024-25: Centre
The Indian government suspended funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for West Bengal since March 2022, over alleged misappropriation of funds.
29 Mar 2025
New DelhiKarnataka couple dies by suicide after being scammed of ₹50L
An elderly couple from Beedi village in Khanapur, Karnataka's Belagavi district, allegedly committed suicide after being duped in a cyber fraud.
28 Mar 2025
Arunachal PradeshIMD forecasts rainfall, thunderstorms across multiple states till March 31
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh till March 31.
22 Mar 2025
MaharashtraKarnataka bandh: Why is Bengaluru closed today? What's open, closed
Karnataka is observing a statewide bandh on Saturday, March 22, from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
21 Mar 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Honey-trap row disrupts Karnataka assembly again; BJP MLAs create ruckus
The honey trap controversy in Karnataka has disrupted state assembly proceedings yet again.
20 Mar 2025
BengaluruBengaluru man spends ₹50 crore on world's rarest wolfdog
A dog breeder from Bengaluru has hit headlines after he bought an exclusive "wolfdog," named Cadabomb Okami, for a whopping ₹50cr.
18 Mar 2025
Kannada FilmsGold smuggling case: Ranya Rao's husband seeks exemption from arrest
Jatin Hukkeri, husband of Kannada actor Ranya Rao, has approached the court seeking protection from arrest in his wife's gold smuggling case.
17 Mar 2025
Bengaluru AirportBJP MLA says Ranya hid gold 'everywhere she has *'
BJP MLA from Karnataka, Basangouda Patil Yatnal, has sparked controversy with his lewd remarks on Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was recently accused in a highly acclaimed gold smuggling case.
16 Mar 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Who said reservation is only for Muslims?': DK Shivakumar
The Karnataka government's decision to reserve 4% of government contracts for minorities under its new policy has triggered a political storm.
15 Mar 2025
Rahul GandhiKarnataka 4% Muslim quota in tenders: Tejasvi Surya blasts government
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has strongly criticized the Congress-led Karnataka government's move to reserve 4% of government tenders for Muslim contractors.
15 Mar 2025
BengaluruRanya Rao accuses DRI of torture, coercion in smuggling case
Kannada actress Ranya Rao has leveled serious charges against the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), accusing it of custodial torture and wrongfully implicating her in a high-profile gold smuggling case.
13 Mar 2025
BengaluruKarnataka's ₹200 movie ticket cap troubles multiplexes: Here's why
The Karnataka state government's recent announcement to impose a price cap of ₹200 on movie tickets has sent shockwaves across the cinema industry.
12 Mar 2025
Narendra ModiRuckus in Karnataka Assembly over Congress heading guarantee scheme panels
The Karnataka Assembly was disrupted on Tuesday by protests from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) against the appointment of Congress leaders and workers to the state, district, and taluk-level committees.
11 Mar 2025
Crime BranchGold smuggling case: Ranya Rao's DGP stepfather under probe
The Karnataka government has ordered a probe against K Ramachandra Rao, a DGP (Director General of Police) rank officer, over his stepdaughter-Kannada actor Ranya Rao's alleged involvement in a gold smuggling case.
09 Mar 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah condemns brutal gang-rape of 2 women
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has condemned a horrific gang-rape of two women, including an Israeli tourist, near Hampi.
09 Mar 2025
BengaluruBengaluru records hottest day of the year at 34.6°C
Bengaluru has experienced its hottest day of the year till now at 34.6°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
08 Mar 2025
IndiaIsraeli tourist, homestay operator gang-raped in Karnataka's Hampi
In a shocking incident in Karnataka, an Israeli tourist and a 29-year-old homestay owner were allegedly gang-raped while stargazing by the Sanapur Lake near Hampi.
04 Mar 2025
Jammu And KashmirMumbai faces extreme heat, above-normal temperatures likely till May
India is currently experiencing a mix of weather patterns, from scorching heat to unseasonal rains. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted above-average temperatures from March to May 2025.
03 Mar 2025
Priyank KhargeAfter recliners, Karnataka speaker mulls massage chairs for MLAs
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly speaker's office has proposed a ₹3 crore plan to install smart locks in all MLAs' rooms at the Legislators's House.
03 Mar 2025
BengaluruKarnataka issues heat alert, advises people to stay indoors
The Health Department of Karnataka has released a public advisory in view of an unusually hot summer from March to May.
28 Feb 2025
CancerCan idlis cause cancer? Karnataka government's crackdown explained
The Karnataka health department has detected carcinogenic chemicals in idlis made by some hotels and street vendors.
25 Feb 2025
SiddaramaiahKarnataka MLAs to get recliners for 'quick naps' post-lunch
In a bid to enhance post-lunch attendance in the Karnataka Assembly, Speaker UT Khadar has devised an innovative plan.
19 Feb 2025
Andhra PradeshNIA arrests 3 for leaking defense information to Pakistani operatives
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three people for leaking sensitive defense information to Pakistan-based intelligence operatives.
17 Feb 2025
DubaiMysuru: Family of 4 found dead in suspected murder-suicide
A family of four was found dead in their apartment in Visvesvaraya Nagar, Mysuru, Karnataka on Monday.
16 Feb 2025
Directorate General of Civil AviationOver 29,500 drones registered in India: Which state has most?
Official data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) shows that over 29,500 drones are registered in India.
12 Feb 2025
IndiaEx-gang leader brutally murdered in Vijayapura; body cut in half
Notorious former gang leader Bhagappa Harijan, the successor of the infamous gangster Chandappa Harijan, was brutally murdered near Akashvani in Vijayapura, Karnataka on Tuesday.
07 Feb 2025
DelhiDelhi, Noida schools, St Stephen's College receive bomb threat
Ahlcon International School in East Delhi and Shiv Nadar School in Noida received bomb threats through email on Friday.
04 Feb 2025
India'Shoot cow theft suspects on spot': Karnataka minister's controversial statement
Karnataka Minister for Fisheries & Ports Inland Transport, Mankala Subba Vaidya, has courted controversy with his latest statement.
03 Feb 2025
DK ShivakumarCrisis in Karnataka Congress as Shivakumar's group eyes CM's chair
The Congress party in Karnataka is facing an internal crisis with State President DK Shivakumar's faction eyeing the CM's post.
02 Feb 2025
BengaluruKarnataka declared 'Naxal-free' after last Maoist surrenders
Karnataka has been officially declared "Naxal-free" after the last known Naxalite in Chikkamagaluru district surrendered.
28 Jan 2025
Honda Motor CompanyHonda to establish electric bike factory in India by 2028
Honda Motor Company has announced plans to set up a dedicated electric motorcycle factory in India by 2028.
28 Jan 2025
Chris Martin8.3M views, 165M-minutes watched: Coldplay concert on Hotstar breaks records
It's no surprise that British rock band Coldplay's recent concert in Ahmedabad, India, set a new viewership record on Disney+ Hotstar.
27 Jan 2025
Padma ShriHow Padma awardee L Subramaniam bridged East-West divide in music
On Saturday, the president approved the conferment of 139 Padma awards, including seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri.
27 Jan 2025
IndiaDoctor kidnapped for ₹6cr ransom given ₹300 to return home
A 45-year-old pediatrician from Karnataka's Bellary district was kidnapped on Saturday morning while he was on his routine walk near the Shaneshwara temple in Suryanarayanapet.
22 Jan 2025
IndiaKarnataka: 10 vegetable sellers killed as truck falls into valley
A tragic accident unfolded on Wednesday morning in Yellapur, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, when a truck carrying fruits and vegetables plunged into a 50-meter-deep valley.
