Karnataka

Sex video scam: K'taka HC rejects plea seeking cancellation of HD Revanna's bail

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday nixed the Special Investigation Team's plea seeking the cancellation of bail to JD(S) MLA H. D. Revanna in a kidnap case linked to the alleged sex video scam.

Aug 29, 2024

Karnataka Students Gear Up for Global Skills Competition

In a significant development for the state of Karnataka, nine students have been selected to represent India at the 47th World Skills Competition in Lyon, France. The Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) has taken the initiative to support these students in their journey to compete on a global platform.

Aug 29, 2024

Fan's murder: Jailed actor Darshan's judicial custody extended till Sept 9

The 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's (ACMM) court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of jailed Kannada star Darshan, his partner Pavithra Gowda and 15 others till September 9 in connection with the kidnap and murder of a fan.

Aug 28, 2024

Darshan's 'party life' in jail: Liquor, non-vegetarian dishes and more on demand

Amid the controversy over photos of jailed Kannada superstar Darshan, sources have said that he was provided with his choicest non-vegetarian dishes, liquor, bedding facilities and the freedom to meet his associates.

Aug 26, 2024

K'taka CM Siddaramaiah orders to shift Darshan, others to different jails, seeks report

Facing flak over the video showing preferential treatment to actor Darshan in prison, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday directed authorities to transfer the accused actor and his associates to different jails.

Aug 26, 2024

Chevron to invest Rs 8,300 Cr in Karnataka, hire 600 engineers by 2025

Global energy solutions leader Chevron on Friday announced to invest Rs 8,300 crore to set up its engineering and innovation centre of excellence (ENGINE) in Bengaluru.

Aug 24, 2024

'We will deport them': K'taka Home Minister on illegal foreign immigrants

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Monday that the Congress government will initiate action against illegal immigrants settled in the state and deport them to their respective countries.

Jul 29, 2024

12-year-old K'taka boy dies of electrocution while saving pigeon on power line

In a tragic incident, a kindhearted boy who climbed an electric pole to rescue a pigeon stuck on one of the high-tension power wires was electrocuted and succumbed to the electric shock, in Chitradurga District of Karnataka.

Jul 24, 2024

K'taka landslide tragedy: As political slugfest erupts, Army joins rescue operations

Amid a political slugfest between the ruling Congress and the opposition over the handling of the landslide tragedy on the Shirur highway in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district, the Army on Monday joined the local authorities in rescue operations.

Jul 22, 2024

'No need to panic': K'taka minister assures IT firms as Govt withholds job quota bill

Karnataka's Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil has justified the Congress government's decision to withhold the introduction of the bill providing reservation of jobs in the private sector for Kannadigas and assured industry leaders that they "need not to panic".

Jul 18, 2024

Nasscom up in arms over contentious Karnataka quota Bill for locals

Nasscom, representing India's $250 billion technology industry, on Wednesday said it is seriously concerned about the provisions of a Bill providing for reservation for Kannadigas in private companies in Karnataka.

Jul 17, 2024

Seven killed in landslide in Karnataka

At least seven people, including five members of a family, were killed in a landslide on a highway near Shirur town in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district on Tuesday.

Jul 16, 2024

Held discussions with legal experts on release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu: K'taka Deputy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on Friday said that he held discussions with legal experts on releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

Jul 12, 2024

Bengaluru Tech Summit: K'taka govt holds pre-event breakfast meet with industry leaders

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday inaugurated a pre-event breakfast meeting related to the Bengaluru Tech Summit at a private hotel in the city.

Jul 12, 2024

Minor throws infant into well after her love proposal rejection

In a shocking case, a minor threw a three-month-old girl into a well after the baby's uncle refused her love proposal in Karnataka's Yadgir district, said officials on Monday.

Jul 8, 2024

No role in scams, why should I resign: K'taka CM on BJP's demand

Reacting to the BJP's resignation demand over his alleged involvement in the irregularities in the tribal welfare Board and Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah maintained on Wednesday that he would not quit as he had no role in it.

Jul 3, 2024

Dengue cases rise by 42% in K'taka: Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Karnataka has witnessed a rise of 42 per cent in dengue cases as compared to last year, Minister for Health Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Tuesday.

Jul 3, 2024

Beware of Manchurian, cotton candy & now Pani Puri; foods that miserably failed K'taka safety checks

Out of the 260 samples collected, artificial colors and carcinogenic agents were found in as many as 41 samples pf Pani Puri. Whereas other 18 samples were also found unfit for human consumption

Jul 2, 2024

Craving pani puri? Cancer-causing chemicals found in samples in Karnataka [read now]

Love to binge on pani puri? Beware, eating pani puri laden with artificial colours may increase your risk of various cancers and asthma amongst a host of other health issues, according to an expert on Tuesday.

Jul 2, 2024

Karnataka Home Minister calls for debate on new criminal laws

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Tuesday that a debate was necessary on various aspects of the three new criminal laws implemented in place of the Indian Penal Code

Jul 2, 2024