Karnataka

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.

5 days ago

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.

8 days ago

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The Karnataka government has withdrawn its 2022 uniform order and allowed students in schools and colleges to wear limited religious symbols, including hijabs, turbans, sacred threads and Rudraksha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

18 days ago

Karnataka alert on SIR process, seeks to avoid 'Bengal-like' controversies

G. Parameshwara said Karnataka will closely monitor the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process to avoid controversies similar to those seen in West Bengal. He said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has already reviewed the matter and instructed party workers, Booth Level Agents and officials to carefully track additions and deletions in voter list

22 days ago

Karnataka govt bans children dancing to obscene songs in school events, warns action against violations

Schools must choose songs that promote moral values, culture, and patriotism, and ensure students wear modest attire during performances. Authorities stated that school programmes should support learning and character-building

Apr 28, 2026

K'taka: ED concludes raids at Cong MLA NA Harris, his sons' homes in Bitcoin-linked money laundering case

ED concluded a 21-hour raid across multiple locations in Karnataka in a Bitcoin-linked money laundering case allegedly involving Congress leaders and associates. Over 100 officials searched premises linked to Congress MLA and BDA Chairman N.A. Haris, his son Mohammed Nalapad, and Aqeeb Khan, among others in Bengaluru.

Apr 21, 2026

Karnataka transport workers launch indefinite strike from today, BJP slams govt inaction

Karnataka transport workers launch indefinite strike, BJP slams govt inaction

Transport workers across Karnataka have launched an indefinite strike demanding wage revision, pending dues, and union recognition, raising concerns over disruption of public transport services. The protest, led by unions of state-run transport corporations, includes a satyagraha at Freedom Park in Bengaluru.

Apr 21, 2026

Calls for K'taka cabinet reshuffle grow; several Cong MLAs meet in Delhi, hold signature campaign

Around 15 Congress MLAs from Karnataka held a breakfast meeting at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi, where they discussed the possibility of a Cabinet reshuffle and backed the demand through a signature campaign. The legislators reportedly argued that since the government has completed three years in office.

Apr 13, 2026

Karnataka Police ensuring peace, among best in country: Home Min Parameshwara

Highlighting achievements, he cited top rankings in justice delivery, anti-drug operations, and cybercrime control. He also announced plans for police reforms, including recruitment drives and a permanent Police Recruitment Board, while emphasising continued efforts to strengthen law enforcement and public safety.

Apr 2, 2026

Prez Murmu attends 119th birthday celebrations of late Shivakumar Swamji in Karnataka's Tumakuru

President of India, Droupadi Murmu, attended the 119th birthday celebrations and Guruvandana Mahotsava of Dr Sree Sree Shivakumara Mahaswamiji at Sree Siddaganga Math in Tumakuru, Karnataka.

Apr 1, 2026

Professor fired after classroom proposal row; unfair to drag my name, says K'taka Minister

A professor at a private medical college near Bengaluru was allegedly assaulted by students after reportedly proposing to a female student during a lecture. The incident, which escalated when the student confronted him and others joined in, was recorded on video and went viral, sparking public concern.

Mar 27, 2026

Crying, wailing: Shia Muslims in Bengaluru, Lucknow protest killing of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei [Watch]

Following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, members of the Shia community staged a large protest in Lucknow, Kashmir and Bangalore. In Karnataka, a three-day mourning was announced in Alipur village in Bengaluru following the news of Khamenei's death.

Mar 1, 2026

Beware of 'Digital Arrest' fraud, document interactions: NPCI

Rs 593 crore fake invoice racket in Karnataka: GST practitioner in custody

The fraudulent network enabled wrongful Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims totaling nearly Rs 235 crore. Saifullah was presented in courts in Bengaluru and Belagavi and remanded to judicial custody. Officials are continuing the investigation to identify other beneficiaries and the full extent of the fraud.

Mar 1, 2026

"I don't want to create further confusion," says Karnataka Home Minister on CM post demands

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said he won't create confusion over the CM post, leaving the decision to Congress high command, and confirmed government job vacancies will be filled in phases despite delays from internal reservations.

Feb 26, 2026

R. Ashoka urges Siddaramaiah to earmark Rs 15,000 crore for backward regions

'Cong govt backing tanker mafia', K'taka LoP slams cuts to welfare corporations

Ashoka highlighted rising water demand, the large number of public and private borewells, and poor funding for development corporations supporting Scheduled Castes and backward communities. He claimed the government has failed in social justice and promised voters would respond in the coming days.

Feb 23, 2026

India leads global ChatGPT use for coding, data analysis: OpenAI

Around 35% of ChatGPT use in India is work-related, mainly for drafting, debugging, and workflow acceleration. Adoption is strongest among users aged 18–34, with Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu as top hubs. ChatGPT India now has over 100 million weekly active users, making it the largest market outside the US.

Feb 20, 2026

Student assaults professor for preventing copying during exam in Karnataka's Kalaburagi

In Kalaburagi, Karnataka, an assistant professor at a private homoeopathy college was allegedly assaulted by a student for preventing him from copying during an internal exam. The student, Shahbaz, was caught using a mobile phone to cheat in the subject of Homoeopathic.

Feb 20, 2026

Stone pelting recurs in Karnataka's Bagalkot; police resort to lathi-charge to disperse mob

Despite prohibitory orders, a stone-pelting incident in Bagalkot, Karnataka, targeted butcher and meat shops on Friday, prompting police to use a lathi-charge. Hindu activists called for shop closures, while SP Siddharth Goyal managed the situation and BJP MP Narayansa Bandage urged calm.

Feb 20, 2026

Karnataka: Toddlers among five injured in stray dog attack

Five children, including toddlers, were injured in a stray dog attack in Devinagar, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, on Friday and are being treated at GIMS Hospital. Residents protested against municipal authorities, demanding action to curb the stray dog menace.

Feb 20, 2026

Prohibitory orders imposed in Karnataka's Bagalkot after stone pelting during Shivaji Jayanti procession

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Bagalkot, Karnataka, after stone-pelting during a Shivaji Jayanti procession near Killa Oni as it passed a mosque, triggering tension. Authorities invoked Section 163 of the BNSS, banning gatherings of over four people and restricting protests and weapons

Feb 20, 2026

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Karnataka

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

Karnataka alert on SIR process, seeks to avoid 'Bengal-like' controversies

Karnataka govt bans children dancing to obscene songs in school events, warns action against violations

K'taka: ED concludes raids at Cong MLA NA Harris, his sons' homes in Bitcoin-linked money laundering case

Karnataka transport workers launch indefinite strike, BJP slams govt inaction

Calls for K'taka cabinet reshuffle grow; several Cong MLAs meet in Delhi, hold signature campaign

Karnataka Police ensuring peace, among best in country: Home Min Parameshwara

Prez Murmu attends 119th birthday celebrations of late Shivakumar Swamji in Karnataka's Tumakuru

Professor fired after classroom proposal row; unfair to drag my name, says K'taka Minister

Crying, wailing: Shia Muslims in Bengaluru, Lucknow protest killing of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei [Watch]

Rs 593 crore fake invoice racket in Karnataka: GST practitioner in custody

"I don't want to create further confusion," says Karnataka Home Minister on CM post demands

'Cong govt backing tanker mafia', K'taka LoP slams cuts to welfare corporations

India leads global ChatGPT use for coding, data analysis: OpenAI

Student assaults professor for preventing copying during exam in Karnataka's Kalaburagi

Stone pelting recurs in Karnataka's Bagalkot; police resort to lathi-charge to disperse mob

Karnataka: Toddlers among five injured in stray dog attack

Prohibitory orders imposed in Karnataka's Bagalkot after stone pelting during Shivaji Jayanti procession

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