Karnataka

Open defecation, child marriage persist in North K'taka despite schemes: Siddaramaiah

The Chief Minister stated that the government has allocated funds to construct toilets, noting that under the Jal Jeevan Mission, taps have been installed and a water supply is being provided.

4 days ago

Wholesale Jewellery Brand Regal Jewellers Celebrates First Anniversary in Bengaluru with Celebrity Presence

Actress Shwetha Prasad spoke of the brand's massive growth in Bengaluru and highlighted their USP of offering stunning jewellery at wholesale value.

6 days ago

K'taka Congress crisis: Yathindra reiterates 'no leadership change' stand, denies tussle for CM post

The statement has gained significance as the issue has taken a serious turn following Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar's demand for clarification from the Chief Minister. CM Siddaramaiah has consistently maintained that he will abide by the high command's decision regarding any leadership change.

12 days ago

World's 2nd-largest Khadi Tricolour unveiled by K'taka govt in Belagavi

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, after unveiling the flag, said that the Indian Tricolour is not merely a Khadi cloth, but a symbol of the nation's pride and self-respect.

15 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams Kumaraswamy, calls him 'Manuvadi' over Bhagavad Gita in school curriculum proposal

Answering questions on the subject, the Chief Minister said that the former Karnataka Chief Minister had written to the Union Education Minister seeking inclusion of the Gita in the curriculum.

17 days ago

Siddaramaiah Blames Centre for Karnataka's Rs 12,000 Crore GST Shortfall

Attacking Union Minister H.D. Kumarawamy for questioning his (Siddaramaiah) contributions to the Ahinda communities, the Chief Minister asked why Kumaraswamy is not questioning such things, as he is a Member of Parliament from Mandya.

17 days ago

'Will continue as K'taka CM & present budget', says Siddaramaiah amid leadership row

K'taka releases Rs 1,033.60cr top-up input subsidy to farmers after monsoon crop loss

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah initiated transfer of the additional compensation amounting to Rs 1,033.60 crore into the bank accounts of 14.24 lakh farmers whose crops were damaged.

26 days ago

K'taka BJP seeks voter list revision, alleges 3 lakh Bangladeshis living in Bengaluru alone

Speaking at a press conference in Bengaluru, Leader of the Opposition and senior BJP leader R. Ashoka, also announced that protests will be held in all Assembly constituencies on November 27 and 28 condemning the Congress-led government's "anti-farmer" policies.

29 days ago

Leadership crisis: K'taka CM meets Kharge, says high command's decision final; calls meeting cordial

When asked whether Kharge had asked him to continue as CM for the next two-and-a-half years, Siddaramaiah responded, "Why are you asking everything? Everything is speculation, and you (the media) are the ones who have raised these speculations."

Nov 23, 2025

Cash van robbery: Bengaluru Police arrest 3, recover Rs 5.76 crore cash

Bengaluru cash van robbery cracked: three held, ₹5.76 crore seized

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh announced the arrests at a press conference on Saturday. He stated that the probe is ongoing, with multiple teams conducting field investigations in neighbouring states.

Nov 22, 2025

'Will continue as K'taka CM & present budget', says Siddaramaiah amid leadership row

When asked whether he would present the state budget this year and for the rest of the term, the Chief Minister replied, "Why are you (media) asking this question? Yes, I will continue as the Chief Minister and will also present the budget."

Nov 21, 2025

'Robbers Won't Be Spared': Karnataka Minister Reacts as Police Launch Manhunt in Rs 7.11 Crore Bengaluru Heist

Bengaluru's Rs 7.11cr heist puts city on high alert; "robbers won't be spared" says K'taka Min

The Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh has issued instructions to place the city on high alert. Orders have been given to intensify vehicle checks, especially at the city borders, where barricades have been set up to prevent the accused from escaping Bengaluru.

Nov 20, 2025

K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar rejects reshuffle talk, says leaders survive only if party does

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Shivakumar, when asked about his meeting with party President Mallikarjun Kharge, said, "It is natural for any State President to meet the National President. There is nothing special about it. The meeting was about party matters. There were issues concerning office inauguration, trusts and other matters."

Nov 17, 2025

K'taka hit-and-run road rage: Techie arrested for attempt to murder

According to the investigation, the incident took place on October 26 at around 7.11 pm. Gowda, who was driving a car, was reportedly driving rashly on New BEL Road near MS Ramaiah Hospital when he intentionally rammed into a scooter from behind.

Nov 14, 2025

K'taka leadership row: Shivakumar declines to comment on Yathindra's 'Satish Jarkiholi as CM' remark

"I stand by discipline. Discipline is the priority of my party," Shivakumar underlined. The statements are likely to trigger a major controversy within the ruling Congress, as the Siddaramaiah camp is also expected to respond to Shivakumar's remarks.

Oct 24, 2025

BJP claims Siddaramaiah camp plotting to stop Dy CM Shivakumar from becoming CM

Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashoka said, "Deputy CM Shivakumar believed he would serve as CM for half of the tenure in the Congress-led government. However, he is now disappointed. CM Siddaramaiah's camp is strategising in such a way that Shivakumar should never become CM."

Oct 23, 2025

'Emergency-style game won't last long': Karnataka BJP hits out at Cong over 'targeting' RSS

Ashoka further slammed, "Permission for the RSS foot march has been obtained from the municipality. Advertisement tax has been paid to the municipality for putting up banners and flags, and a receipt has been issued. Even then, you had the saffron banners and flags removed overnight, Minister Priyank Kharge. Do you think of yourself as the Nizam of Chittapur, or as a Razakar?"

Oct 18, 2025

K'taka horror: Son ties up mother, slits her throat for refusing to give money for liquor

According to police, the accused tied his mother's hands and legs, gagged her with a cloth, and then slit her throat. The victim's husband had passed away a few years ago, and her daughter was married and living elsewhere. The victim and the accused son were staying together in a rented house.

Oct 17, 2025

K'taka govt 'extorting' money from people in Khata conversion scheme, says Kumaraswamy

"When they said Diwali gift, people thought the government would give them a big benefit. Looking at the huge advertisements, even I thought so. But in reality, it has turned out to be a great scam in the name of Diwali," Kumaraswamy said.

Oct 16, 2025

RSS ban row: K'taka govt reissues old circular, forbids using school premises for private purposes

"In this background, school premises and grounds should not be used for activities unrelated to academics or educational objectives. It is directed that no permission should be issued for such purposes," the circular said. It further instructed that proposals seeking permission for such use should not be forwarded to the Commissioner's office.