Karnataka

Karnataka allows hotels, restaurants to remain open till 3:30 a.m. during FIFA WC matches

The decision, announced by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar following a request from the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), aims to support football enthusiasts while ensuring public safety and law and order. The relaxation is temporary and applies only on the notified dates

2 days ago

Karnataka CM Shivakumar announces India's first Govt-driven AI University

Google launches new AI initiatives as Karnataka pushes for green data centres, India's first public AI university

Speaking at the opening of Google I/O Connect India 2026 on Tuesday, Shivakumar said the proposed data centres were being considered near Bengaluru and in a coastal district. He also hinted at Google's possible involvement in the initiative.

2 days ago

Karnataka Governor suspends KPSC Chairman Sahukar amid daughters' job row

The complaints allege misuse of OBC reservation, suppression of material facts and manipulation of income declarations to secure government jobs. Pending the inquiry, the senior-most KPSC member will discharge the Chairman's duties.

2 days ago

Bengaluru horror: Delivery agent barges into woman's flat, flashes at her; arrested

"Delivery agent terminated, FIR lodged": How Flipkart acted promptly to obscene incident

Flipkart has responded to allegations made by a Bengaluru woman who accused one of its delivery agents of forcibly entering her home and exposing himself after using her washroom. Calling the incident "deeply disturbing," the company said it had terminated the delivery partner's engagement

4 days ago

Centre notifies appointment of five new Supreme Court judges, including senior advocate V. Mohana

Karnataka seeks extension till Dec 31 from SC to hold Bengaluru civic polls, cites SIR exercise

The state said around 56,000 officials, including Booth Level Officers, are currently engaged in the voter verification exercise for Bengaluru's over 1.03 crore voters, making it difficult to meet the court's August 31 deadline. While

6 days ago

Karnataka horror: Mentally challenged woman allegedly raped in Gadag; accused circulated assault videos

According to the complaint, the accused, identified as Durgappa, allegedly lured the young woman by offering her chocolates and snacks before repeatedly sexually assaulting her over an extended period. The alleged abuse came to light after the victim was found to be around six months pregnant.

7 days ago

BJP accuses K'taka govt of delaying 'Free Insulin Scheme' for Type-1 diabetic children

He also claimed that government hospitals are facing insulin shortages. Additionally, Ashoka criticised the state government for delays in supplying rice for the mid-day meal scheme for Classes 9 and 10, alleging poor planning and administrative inefficiency that could affect thousands of students.

7 days ago

Karnataka CM Shivakumar warns of a potentially severe drought this year

CM Shivakumar holds strategic meet with over 150 GCC leaders to boost Karnataka's innovation ecosystem

Deliberations focused on artificial intelligence, engineering, research and development, product innovation, talent development, digital infrastructure, ease of doing business, industry-academia collaboration and expanding GCC investments beyond Bengaluru.

8 days ago

Viral Video Shows Family Attacked on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway; 3 Arrested

Video Goes Viral, Shows Family Attacked on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway; Road Rage Concerns Grow

The driver was allegedly dragged out of his car and assaulted in front of his family, while his wife and other motorists tried to intervene. Police have arrested three accused, and the video has reignited concerns over road rage and commuter safety on the expressway.

9 days ago

NHRC issues notice over costly private textbooks, asks Centre and states to enforce NCERT norms

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Bengaluru daycare abuse, seeks report in two weeks

The case came to light after videos allegedly showing caregivers abusing children were shared with Child Helpline officials. Police have registered an FIR against five caregivers, arrested one accused, constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT), and are continuing the investigation.

13 days ago

Bengaluru Tragedy: 8 Workers Killed After Massive Granite Rock Collapses At Stone Quarry

Several others were injured. Rescue teams reached the site, while authorities launched a probe into the cause of the collapse amid allegations of illegal quarrying and safety violations.

14 days ago

Special Intensive Revision starts in Karnataka; BLOs begin door-to-door voter verification

While the exercise aims to update voter lists ahead of the publication of the final electoral roll on October 7, the Karnataka government has raised concerns over the process, urging the ECI to improve transparency, extend timelines, protect voters from wrongful deletion, and disclose the criteria and technology used during the revision.

16 days ago

Karnataka govt celebrates Kempegowda Jayanti; CM Shivakumar launches 15-lakh sapling plantation drive

Karnataka celebrates Kempegowda Jayanti; CM Shivakumar launches 15-lakh sapling drive, BJP hails Bengaluru founder

Karnataka celebrated the 517th birth anniversary of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda with state-wide events led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who announced a drive to plant 15 lakh saplings across Bengaluru and unveiled plans to further preserve the city founder's legacy.

19 days ago

'Govt won't sit idle if its image is tarnished', CM Shivakumar tells Excise officials

After ED Allegations, CM Shivakumar Warns Excise Officials Against Damaging Govt's Reputation

Chairing a review meeting, Shivakumar urged officials to maintain professionalism, announced plans to e-auction 574 new licences, and directed the department to allow licence renewal fees to be paid in two instalments.

20 days ago

Karnataka govt approves full reopening of jungle safaris at Bandipur, Nagarahole Tiger Reserves

The Karnataka government has approved the full reopening of jungle safaris at Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves based on the carrying capacity recommended by a technical committee. Safari operations, suspended for over 100 days after a series of tiger attacks

20 days ago

Bengaluru Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Prakash Raj

Bengaluru court issued a non-bailable warrant against actor Prakash Raj after a private complaint alleged he holds multiple voter IDs across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. The court acted after he failed to respond to summons. Prakash Raj denied the claim on social media, calling reports of the warrant fake.

24 days ago

Bengaluru-Chennai expressway to boost connectivity to key industrial, logistics hubs: FM Sitharaman

The expressway will connect key industrial and logistics centres, including Hoskote, Malur, Bangarpet, Narasapura Industrial Area, and Aerospace and Defence Parks, while improving access to the proposed Multimodal Logistics Park at Dobbaspet.

Jun 14, 2026

India Post honours Bengaluru airport's 18-year journey with special postal release

The PPC features Nadaprabhu Kempegowda alongside the airport, symbolising Bengaluru's heritage and modern identity. The initiative aligns with the airport's "Feels Like BLR" campaign and the collectibles will be available at the airport post office and philatelic bureaus across Karnataka from May 26, 2026.

May 26, 2026

Karnataka: Eight, including seven women, drown in river; President Murmu condoles loss of lives

At least eight people, including seven women from the same family, drowned in the Thatte Hakkalu river in Karnataka while reportedly collecting mussel shells. Several others were swept away by strong currents, triggering a major rescue operation.

May 24, 2026

Karnataka withdraws 2022 school uniform order, permits wearing of hijabs, sacred threads

The Karnataka government has withdrawn its 2022 uniform order and allowed students in schools and colleges to wear limited religious symbols, including hijabs, turbans, sacred threads and Rudraksha beads, along with prescribed uniforms.

May 14, 2026

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Karnataka

Karnataka allows hotels, restaurants to remain open till 3:30 a.m. during FIFA WC matches

Google launches new AI initiatives as Karnataka pushes for green data centres, India's first public AI university

Karnataka Governor suspends KPSC Chairman Sahukar amid daughters' job row

"Delivery agent terminated, FIR lodged": How Flipkart acted promptly to obscene incident

Karnataka seeks extension till Dec 31 from SC to hold Bengaluru civic polls, cites SIR exercise

Karnataka horror: Mentally challenged woman allegedly raped in Gadag; accused circulated assault videos

BJP accuses K'taka govt of delaying 'Free Insulin Scheme' for Type-1 diabetic children

CM Shivakumar holds strategic meet with over 150 GCC leaders to boost Karnataka's innovation ecosystem

Video Goes Viral, Shows Family Attacked on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway; Road Rage Concerns Grow

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Bengaluru daycare abuse, seeks report in two weeks

Bengaluru Tragedy: 8 Workers Killed After Massive Granite Rock Collapses At Stone Quarry

Special Intensive Revision starts in Karnataka; BLOs begin door-to-door voter verification

Karnataka celebrates Kempegowda Jayanti; CM Shivakumar launches 15-lakh sapling drive, BJP hails Bengaluru founder

After ED Allegations, CM Shivakumar Warns Excise Officials Against Damaging Govt's Reputation

Karnataka govt approves full reopening of jungle safaris at Bandipur, Nagarahole Tiger Reserves

Bengaluru Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Prakash Raj

Bengaluru-Chennai expressway to boost connectivity to key industrial, logistics hubs: FM Sitharaman

India Post honours Bengaluru airport's 18-year journey with special postal release

Karnataka: Eight, including seven women, drown in river; President Murmu condoles loss of lives

Karnataka withdraws 2022 school uniform order, permits wearing of hijabs, sacred threads

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