Karnataka

Bengaluru metropolitan region to get integrated 10-15 year development plan: Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar said Bengaluru Metropolitan Region will get an integrated 10-15 year development plan covering transport, housing, water supply and industrial growth. The plan includes metro and suburban rail expansion, industrial townships, an AI City, new ring roads and housing projects.

14 hours ago

K'taka govt invites Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara; Shivakumar urges people to witness grandeur

In a post on X, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said it was a matter of pride for Kannadigas that the historic Mysuru Dasara, a symbol of culture, tradition and spiritual values, would be inaugurated in the divine presence of Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji.

7 days ago

Karnataka says cannot release 4,000 cusecs Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu amid drought

Karnataka has sought a reduction to 3,000 cusecs, citing drinking water needs, crop requirements and low reservoir storage, and plans to seek legal advice on the CWRC directive.

10 days ago

K'taka in crisis, difficult to release Cauvery water to TN: CM Shivakumar on CWRC order

Karnataka in crisis, to appeal against CWRC order on Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu: CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the state will challenge the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's direction to release 4,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, citing a water crisis, declining reservoir inflows and reduced rainfall.

11 days ago

Karnataka agrees to release Krishna water to Telangana to save standing crops

Revanth Reddy thanked Karnataka CM D. K. Shivakumar, calling the move an example of cooperation between the two states. The Telangana government had sought 5,000 cusecs daily for 30 days to protect crops across 5.5 lakh acres.

12 days ago

Karnataka CM Shivakumar Appeals For Peace, Harmony During Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar greeted people on Gowri-Ganesha festival and appealed for peace, harmony and responsible celebrations. H.D. Deve Gowda, H.D. Kumaraswamy and B.Y. Vijayendra also extended festive greetings and prayed for prosperity across the state.

21 days ago

Even After Cabinet Expansion, DK Shivakumar Government Yet To Take Off Amid Portfolio Delay & Speaker Row

800 child labourers rescued across Karnataka days after CM Shivakumar's market visit

The drive was conducted by 962 police stations across the state, during which 16,951 premises were checked at various districts. Legal action was also initiated against those who employed children as labourers, they said.

21 days ago

US envoy Sergio Gor meets Shubhanshu Shukla, highlights growing India-US partnership

Gor also met Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar, Amazon executives, stressing greater opportunities for American businesses in India. He also highlighted progress in bilateral trade negotiations and initiatives such as Pax Silica and TRUST.

28 days ago

Thousands gather at Lalbagh to oppose Bengaluru tunnel road project, 5% parkland diversion

Citizens, environmental groups and walkers have been staging protests at Lalbagh against the proposed tunnel road and a recent amendment allowing up to 5% of park land to be alienated for specified infrastructure projects.

Aug 30, 2026

Bengaluru aerospace, materials testing facility to reduce dependence on foreign labs: MoS Shobha Karandlaje

Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje said a new aerospace and materials testing facility in Bengaluru will help Indian industries reduce their dependence on private agencies and foreign laboratories for testing critical materials.

Aug 30, 2026

Bengaluru Police shoot suspected arms smuggler in leg after he attacks cops

A police personnel was also injured in the confrontation, and both were admitted to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the law and the Arms Act, while further investigation is underway.

Aug 28, 2026

'Nagendra innocent, confident of his leadership': Shivakumar on Tribal Welfare scam row

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar dismissed speculation that Planning and Statistics Minister B. Nagendra may resign over the tribal welfare scam, saying he is innocent and that the party has confidence in his leadership.

Aug 28, 2026

Karnataka BJP leader files police complaint against Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

Karnataka BJP leader Vikas Puttur filed a police complaint against Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi over her alleged conduct during the rendition of Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters in Delhi on Independence Day.

Aug 16, 2026

KFC Mangaluru outlet sealed after complaint of spoiled and foul smelling chicken

Acting on the complaint, officials from the Food Safety Department carried out a raid at the outlet and inspected the kitchen, store room, cold storage facilities, deep freezer and fried chicken stock.

Aug 16, 2026

K'taka: FIR filed against MLA's daughter for assaulting woman cop at temple

K'taka: FIR filed against BJP MLA's daughter for assaulting woman cop at temple

An FIR has been registered against Aishwarya, daughter of Karnataka BJP MLA B. Suresh Gowda, for allegedly assaulting and slapping a woman Police Sub-Inspector during Bhima Amavasya celebrations at a temple in Mandya district.

Aug 14, 2026

Prakash Raj's Name Deleted From Bengaluru Voter List After SIR; Actor Says 'Game On'

Actor Prakash Raj has claimed that his name was deleted from the Bengaluru constituency voter list following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Sharing a video on Instagram, Raj said he was born and raised in the constituency and had even contested as an MP candidate from the same constituency.

Aug 11, 2026

Karnataka: Kumaraswamy urges NICE toll boycott; Priyank Kharge warns against vigilantism over migrants

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy urging motorists to stop paying NICE Road toll over alleged BMIC irregularities and demanding a government takeover. Home Minister Priyank Kharge warned citizens against conducting independent investigations into suspected illegal migrants or sharing sensitive information online

Aug 9, 2026

'Karnataka has enough water': TN moves Supreme Court seeking full Cauvery share

The Karnataka Cabinet expansion has sparked fresh dissent within the Congress, with several MLAs protesting after being denied ministerial berths despite Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's appeal for patience.

Aug 3, 2026

K'taka all-party meet on Cauvery dispute underway; CM Shivakumar seeks united stand

Stressing that drinking water remains the top priority, Shivakumar appealed for political unity and urged protesters to withdraw their agitation, saying water must be released once the Kabini reservoir reaches full capacity.

Aug 2, 2026

Karnataka CM Shivakumar warns of a potentially severe drought this year

Cauvery water row: Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar asks his Tamil Nadu counterpart Vijay to defer his visit to Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to his Tamil Nadu counterpart C. Joseph Vijay to postpone his visit to the State in view of the recent order by Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) regarding the river's water regulation and the prevailing situation.

Aug 1, 2026

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