Karnataka

Women are not feeling safe in Karnataka, says BJP's Mahila Morcha chief

The BJP's Karnataka Mahila Morcha President, K. Manjula, stated on Monday that the women in the state, especially in the north region were not feeling safe under the present government.

Dec 16, 2024

Maternal deaths in K'taka are state govt sponsored: BJP

Karnataka BJP Mahila Morcha staged a protest condemning the series of maternal deaths across the state near the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi on Monday.

Dec 16, 2024

Atul Subhash suicide: Accused sent to 14-day judicial custody

Three accused in Atul Subhash's suicide case -- his wife, her mother and brother -- who were arrested by Bengaluru Police, have been sent to 14-day judicial custody, officials said here on Sunday.

Dec 15, 2024

Renukaswamy murder case: K'taka HC grants bail to actor Darshan, Pavithra Gowda

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted bail to Kannada superstar Darshan and his partner Pavithra Gowda in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case.

Dec 13, 2024

Atul Subhash suicide: No arrests made yet, says Bengaluru Police Commissioner

Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayanand said on Friday that no arrests have been made so far in the Atul Subhash suicide case.

Dec 13, 2024

Waqf row: K'taka HC quashes FIR proceedings against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday quashed an FIR against BJP National Yuva Morcha President and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, filed by the Haveri police over a social media post concerning the suicide of a farmer in Haveri allegedly after taking over of his property by the Waqf board.

Dec 12, 2024

Siddaramaiah govt defends police action on Panchamasali Lingayat protesters

The Karnataka Congress government, on Thursday, defended the police action against the protesters demanding reservation under 2A Category for the Panchamasali Lingayats even as the community members staged protests across the state demanding suspension of senior cops for alleged highhandedness.

Dec 12, 2024

MUDA case: Complainant Krishna asks Lokayukta to file new plaint on CM Siddaramaiah on ED's report

The complainant in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, Snehamayi Krishna submitted a petition on Thursday to the Karnataka Lokayukta demanding lodging of a fresh FIR against CM Siddaramaiah and others based on the findings of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Dec 12, 2024

Vokkaliga final rites, sandalwood pyre for SM Krishna, says K'taka Dy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, who is also a close relative of late S.M. Krishna who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93, stated that the final rites of the former chief minister would be performed as per Vokkaliga customs.

Dec 10, 2024

S.M. Krishna shared close bond with us, says RSS

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Tuesday expressed condolences for the death of veteran politician S.M. Krishna and said that he shared a close bond with them.

Dec 10, 2024

K'taka Lokayukta raids 10 locations in DA case

The Karnataka Lokayukta was, on Tuesday, conducting raids at more than 10 locations across Karnataka, including Bengaluru, in a disproportionate assets case.

Dec 10, 2024

Karnataka Declares Holiday Tomorrow to Mourn SM Krishna's Passing

S. M. Krishna, former Karnataka chief minister and External Affairs Minister, passed away on Tuesday in Bengaluru after a prolonged illness. He was 93.

Dec 10, 2024

K'taka Winter session: Oppn prepares to corner Siddaramaiah govt

The stage is set for high-voltage action during the winter session of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, which will be held from December 9 to December 20 at the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, a bordering city in north Karnataka.

Dec 8, 2024

Hospitals have become death traps for pregnant women: Union Minister on 327 maternal deaths in K'taka

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday expressed shock over the death of 327 women following delivery this year alone in Karnataka, underlining that the Congress government cannot escape from its consequences.

Dec 7, 2024

Maternal deaths: K'taka BJP lodges complaint with Lokayukta, seeks judicial probe

The Karnataka BJP lodged a complaint with the Lokayukta on Friday demanding an investigation into maternal deaths in the state allegedly due to poor quality IV fluids and demanded a judicial probe into the tragedy.

Dec 6, 2024

'Our land, our right': K'taka BJP's protest enters second day over Waqf row

Karnataka BJP's protests over the alleged Waqf Boad controversy in the state entered the second day on Thursday with leading party leaders taking part in the protests.

Dec 5, 2024

Massive protest in Karnataka against atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh

In response to the ongoing unrest and reported atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh, numerous Hindu organisations under the banner of 'Hindu Hitarakshana Vedike' staged a massive protest in Bengaluru, Karnataka on Wednesday.

Dec 4, 2024

MUDA scam: ED's letter aims to influence court, says CM Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) letter to the Lokayukta a day before the Karnataka High Court hearing was intended to influence the judiciary.

Dec 4, 2024

MUDA case: ED likely to initiate action against CM Siddaramaiah

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is preparing to initiate action against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah following the gathering of "clinching evidence" against him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam case, sources said on Wednesday.

Dec 4, 2024

Mainstreaming Maoists: Time will tell if efforts of cops, K'taka govt will pay off

Following the recent encounter with Naxal leader Vikram Gowda (44) in the Kabbinale forest region of Hebri taluk in Udupi district, Karnataka, the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) has intensified combing operations in the area.

Dec 2, 2024