Karnataka: News
04 May 2023
Sonia GandhiKarnataka: Sonia Gandhi to hold her only rally on Saturday
Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi is set to address her first election campaign in Karnataka's Hubballi on Saturday ahead of the Legislative Assembly polls, which are scheduled for May 10.
02 May 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka: BJP's Atal Aahara Kendra plan questions Indira Canteens' survival
Amid the rigorous poll campaigning in Karnataka, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) attempted to scuttle a prestigious project of the previous Congress government, namely Indira Canteens.
02 May 2023
Election Commission of India (ECI)Pre-poll seizures cross Rs. 300 crore in Karnataka: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday said the total seizures in Karnataka have reached Rs. 309 crore ahead of the Legislative Assembly polls, which are scheduled for May 10, reported News18.
02 May 2023
Karnataka ElectionKarnataka elections: Congress releases manifesto, promises ban on Bajrang Dal
The Congress on Tuesday unveiled its poll manifesto for the Karnataka Assembly elections scheduled for May 10. It promised a ban on organizations that spread hatred, such as the Bajrang Dal and the Popular Front of India (PFI).
01 May 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka elections 2023: BJP manifesto promises Uniform Civil Code, NRC
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its election manifesto, "Praja Dhwani," on Monday for Karnataka, which goes to polls on May 10.
30 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiCongress, JD(S) obstacles to Karnataka's progress, running 'outdated' engine: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the opposition Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) in Karnataka on Sunday, calling them the "biggest obstacle" to the southern state's progress and development.
29 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiKarnataka: How PM Modi responded to Kharge's 'poisonous snake' remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday for his alleged "poisonous snake" remark against him.
29 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiKarnataka: PM Modi to hold 3 rallies, massive roadshow today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold three public rallies and a massive roadshow in Karnataka on Saturday, reported ANI.
28 Apr 2023
Sonia GandhiSonia Gandhi is a 'vishkanya': Karnataka BJP MLA Basanagouda Yatnal
Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Basanagouda Yatnal called former Congress President and MP Sonia Gandhi a Vishkanya (a venomous maiden), according to the news outlet India Today.
27 Apr 2023
Amit ShahKarnataka: Congress files FIR against Amit Shah over riots remark
Congress leaders Randeep Surjewala, DK Shivakumar, and Dr. G Parameshwara filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Wednesday, reported the Indian Express.
26 Apr 2023
Amit ShahKarnataka will see communal riots if Congress wins: Amit Shah
Addressing a public gathering in poll-bound Karnataka's Bagalkote district on Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that if Congress is elected, the state will be "afflicted with communal riots" and there will be "appeasement politics" all around.
23 Apr 2023
Kannada FilmsKannada actor Sampath Ram dies by alleged suicide at 35
Kannada film and TV actor Sampath J Ram, who predominantly worked in television serials, passed away on Saturday. He was 35.
20 Apr 2023
Tejasvi SuryaTejasvi Surya not BJP's 'star campaigner' for upcoming Karnataka polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday released its list of star campaigners for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections, which are scheduled for May 10.
19 Apr 2023
Karnataka High CourtKarnataka: Students study in small room after government demolishes school
The Karnataka High Court has directed the authorities to rebuild a government school at Agaralingana Doddi village in the Mandya district of Karnataka, reported The Quint.
19 Apr 2023
Tejasvi SuryaKarnataka: BJP's youth wing leader stabbed to death in Dharwad
Praveen Kammar, leader of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) from Karnataka's Dharwad, was allegedly killed in Kottur village on Tuesday night, reported India Today.
19 Apr 2023
Shopping6 GI-tagged items you must shop from Karnataka
A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a label applied to items with a known geographic origin. This badge of honor vouches for the quality and reputation of the item originating from the said area.
18 Apr 2023
FoodCheck out these GI-tagged sweets from India
Each state in India has its own special and distinct sweets made from locally available ingredients that highlight the essence of the place. Indian sweets are mostly made with dairy and sugar.
14 Apr 2023
Bengaluru PoliceBengaluru: Rs. 1 crore cash seized ahead of Karnataka polls
The Bengaluru Police arrested two people on Friday after they were caught with two bags containing Rs. 1 crore in cash, according to the Indian Express.
14 Apr 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC slams Karnataka government for scrapping 4% Muslim OBC quota
The Supreme Court on Thursday reprimanded Karnataka's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for scrapping the state's 4% Muslim OBC quota, calling the foundation of the decision "highly shaky and flawed."
13 Apr 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka elections: MP Kumaraswamy quits BJP after being denied ticket
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA MP Kumaraswamy from Mudigere quit the party membership on Thursday after he was denied a ticket to contest the upcoming Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections.
13 Apr 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka: BJP drops several MLAs in 2nd list, revolt likely
Discontent is reportedly brewing in the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as it announced its second list of 23 candidates on Wednesday for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly election on May 10. Notably, seven sitting MLAs were denied tickets.
12 Apr 2023
BS YediyurappaKarnataka: Congress leader Kagodu Thimmappa's daughter Rajanandini switches to BJP
Dr. Rajanandini, the daughter of Congress leader and former Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker Kagodu Thimmappa, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, reported ANI.
12 Apr 2023
Bharti AirtelAirtel launches 5G in Ladakh: Check which states have coverage
Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in the union territory of Ladakh. The telco's 5G network is now live in over 500 cities across India.
12 Apr 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka elections: Laxman Savadi quits BJP after being denied ticket
Former Deputy CM of Karnataka and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Laxman Savadi resigned from the Legislative Council and party membership on Wednesday, reported ANI.
11 Apr 2023
KumaraswamyRs. 2 lakh for women who marry farmers' sons: Kumaraswamy
Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Monday said his party would give Rs. 2 lakh to women who will marry sons of farmers, reported India Today.
11 Apr 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka BJP leader Eshwarappa quits electoral politics weeks before polls
In an unexpected move, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader KS Eshwarappa resigned from electoral politics on Tuesday less than a month before the Karnataka Assembly elections.
11 Apr 2023
Travel And TourismTop 5 Blue Flag beaches you must visit in India
Known for their cleanliness and beauty, there are a total of 12 Blue Flag beaches in India.
10 Apr 2023
Tejasvi SuryaCongress hates Amul as it's from Gujarat: BJP's Tejasvi Surya
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tejasvi Surya has claimed the controversy around Amul versus Nandini, a local dairy brand from Karnataka, was "fake" and that the Congress was using it to fuel its poll campaign.
09 Apr 2023
Narendra Modi'3,167 and growing': PM Modi releases 2022 Tiger Census numbers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday officially released the 2022 Tiger Census data in Mysuru, Karnataka, to mark the 50th anniversary of "Project Tiger," which was launched in 1973 by the then-PM Indira Gandhi's Congress government.
09 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiKarnataka Assembly elections: BJP to finalize candidates in Modi-led meet
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to finalize candidates for the Karnataka Assembly elections, scheduled for next month, in its Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting on Sunday.
09 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiKarnataka: PM Modi takes safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka and went on a jungle safari as part of several events scheduled to mark "50 years of Project Tiger" on Sunday.
06 Apr 2023
Rahul GandhiKarnataka Congress wants RaGa to raise local issues, not Adani
While Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Karnataka's Kolar on Monday to kick off the campaign for the state's upcoming election, the party's state unit has its apprehensions regarding his visit.
05 Apr 2023
Karnataka ElectionKarnataka polls: Before Kichcha Sudeep, these were BJP's star campaigners
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reportedly chosen Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep as the star campaigner for the upcoming Karnataka elections which are scheduled for May 10. Apart from Sudeep, the BJP has also deployed some of its best political heavy-weights in the poll-bound state.
03 Apr 2023
Karnataka ElectionKarnataka elections: BJP adopts wait-and-watch strategy to pick candidates
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has adopted a wait-and-watch strategy for announcing the candidates for the Karnataka Assembly elections scheduled on May 10.
03 Apr 2023
HyderabadKarnataka: Newborn's body dragged around government hospital by stray dog
In a shocking incident, a newborn's body was reportedly dragged around by a stray dog at a government hospital in Karnataka's Shivamogga district on Saturday.
02 Apr 2023
H D Deve GowdaSet house in order: JD(S) chief Deve Gowda to Congress
Janata Dal (Secular) chief and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Sunday opined the Congress's first priority should be to set its house in order, commenting on the grand old party's role in boosting opposition unity.
31 Mar 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Karnataka Assembly elections: AAP releases 2nd list of 60 candidates
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday released its second list of candidates ahead of the 2023 Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections, which are scheduled to take place on May 10.
31 Mar 2023
Ram NavamiCommunal violence engulfs country on Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrations on Thursday saw communal violence break out in several states. Scores of people were injured in clashes, while the police arrested hundreds to restore law and order.
31 Mar 2023
ChennaiHyderabad man spent Rs. 6 lakh on idlis last year
For this idli lover from Hyderabad, nothing beats the taste of his favorite South Indian delicacy.
30 Mar 2023
Tamil NaduAmid backlash, FSSAI withdraws order to rename 'curd' to 'dahi'
In a significant move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Thursday officially withdrew its order to use the Hindi term dahi on curd (yogurt) packets in Tamil Nadu.
