Karnataka

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.

3 days ago

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.

4 days ago

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.

5 days ago

'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.

6 days ago

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.

17 days ago

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.

17 days ago

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.

19 days ago

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.

22 days ago

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

24 days ago

'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

Ready to talk to TN Chief Minister on Cauvery dispute, says K'taka CM Shivakumar

Karnataka govt says no ban on religious attire for police exam; Cauvery decision after all-party meeting

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said Karnataka has not yet released Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu and that any decision will be taken after consultations with legal experts and an all-party meeting. He also reaffirmed the government's commitment to continuing Bengaluru's anti-encroachment drive

Aug 1, 2026

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's Jana Nayagan To Release Uncut In UK On July 24, Distributor Shares Update

Vijay's Jana Nayagan screenings halted in Karnataka amid Cauvery row; state to decide on water release after August 2 all-party meeting

As protests intensified following the Cauvery Water Management Authority's (CWMA) direction to release water to Tamil Nadu, theatres cancelled shows as a precautionary measure, while pro-Kannada groups caused ruckus in some theatres in Mandya.

Jul 31, 2026

7,000+ Students Test HIV Positive; Karnataka Mandates HIV Camps in Colleges

According to a report by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Karnataka has the third-highest number of people living with HIV in the country. The state currently has 260,000 people living with HIV, of whom only 205,000 are receiving treatment.

Jul 28, 2026

Former PM Deve Gowda's wife Chennamma passes away at 85

Members of the Deve Gowda family indicated that a decision is likely to be taken to conduct the funeral rites in Hassan, the former Prime Minister's home district.

Jul 18, 2026

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

Jul 14, 2026

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.

Jul 14, 2026

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.

Jul 14, 2026

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

Jul 12, 2026

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Karnataka

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karnataka govt says no ban on religious attire for police exam; Cauvery decision after all-party meeting

Vijay's Jana Nayagan screenings halted in Karnataka amid Cauvery row; state to decide on water release after August 2 all-party meeting

7,000+ Students Test HIV Positive; Karnataka Mandates HIV Camps in Colleges

Former PM Deve Gowda's wife Chennamma passes away at 85

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

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