Karnataka

K'taka cop stabs wife to death in SP's office premises

In a shocking case, a police constable stabbed his wife to death on the premises of the SP's office in Karnataka's Hassan district on Monday and then fled the spot.

Jul 1, 2024

Monsoon Season spurs Dengue surge, K'taka tops with 5,374 cases, 5 deaths

The monsoon season, a period of relief from the sweltering heat, has also brought a surge in dengue cases in various parts of India, including Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra.

Jun 30, 2024

Siddaramaiah meets Amit Shah; seeks implementation of Safe City Project in 5 K'taka cities

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital and demanded implementation of the Safe City Project in five cities on the lines of state capital Bengaluru.

Jun 29, 2024

K'taka road accident: 13 killed including 8 women, 2 children in Haveri Dist

At least 13 people were killed, including eight women and two children, after a tempo Traveller rammed into a parked truck in Haveri district of Karnataka on Friday.

Jun 28, 2024

Two auto drivers die of electrocution in Karnataka

In a tragic incident, two auto drivers died of electrocution in Mangaluru city of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka on Thursday.

Jun 27, 2024

K'taka CM hands over Bengaluru college student's murder case to CID after her mother cries foul

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday handed over the murder case of a college student reported from Bengaluru recently to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after the deceased's mother voiced suspicions against the state police and claimed threats to her life and family.

Jun 25, 2024

Major political developments will take place in K'taka soon: BJP MP Bommai

Significant political developments will take place in Karnataka in days to come, said former Chief Minister and BJP MP, Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday.

Jun 20, 2024

K'taka Targets $1 Trillion Economy: Curtains raise for 'Invest Karnataka 2025' in Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Wednesday that the state government aims to achieve an annual industrial growth rate of 15-16 per cent to reach a $1 trillion economy by 2032.

Jun 20, 2024

It will be good if Yediyurappa appears for probe sooner: K'taka Home Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Friday that an arrest warrant has been issued against former chief minister B. S. Yediyurappa, and opined that it would be good if the latter appears for investigation in connection with the POCSO case soon.

Jun 14, 2024

Fan's murder case: Darshan, Pavithra not cooperating, police inform court, remand time extended

The Karnataka Police are investigating the murder of 33-year-old Renuka Prasad allegedly by Kannada superstar Darshan, his 'second wife' Pavithra Gowda and others who have told the court that Darshan and Pavithra Gowda were not cooperating with the investigation, sources said on Wednesday.

Jun 13, 2024

Karnataka govt bans 'Hamare Baarah' citing its potential to disturb communal harmony

The Congress government in Karnataka has banned the release of the Bollywood movie 'Hamare Baarah' in the state, alleging that it may disturb communal harmony.

Jun 7, 2024

Nine trekkers from K'taka die due to adverse weather conditions in Uttarakhand

As many as nine trekkers from Karnataka died near the Sahastra Tal in Uttarakhand due to adverse weather conditions.

Jun 6, 2024

Karnataka: NDA leading in 18 seats, Congress ahead in 10

The BJP has established leads in 16 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka while its partner JD(S) was leading in two.

Jun 4, 2024

Voting begins for six MLC seats in Karnataka Legislative Council

The Congress is contesting all six seats, whereas the BJP has fielded candidates in four seats, and the JD(S) is contesting two seats.

Jun 3, 2024

Taka-Tak Impact? Thousands of women rush to post offices to open accounts for DBT services

Thousands of women gathered at the General Post Office (GPO) in Bengaluru on Thursday, hoping to open India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) accounts under the false impression that Rs 8,000 would be credited to their accounts.

May 31, 2024

Sexual videos case: Prajwal Revanna arrested at airport on arrival, brought to SIT office in Bengaluru

Prajwal Revanna was arrested from the Bengaluru International Airport soon after his arrival from Munich, Germany, in the wee hours of Friday.

May 31, 2024

Sex videos case: Ahead of his return, Prajwal Revanna moves anticipatory bail plea

The grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, had earlier announced that he would return to India on May 31.

May 30, 2024

SIT to decide on arrest of JD(S) MP Prajwal upon arrival: K'taka home minister Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister, Dr G Parameshwara stated on Tuesday that the decision to arrest JD(S) MP and prime accused in the sex video case, Prajwal Revanna, at the airport upon his arrival in India, will be taken by the Special Investigation Team (SIT).

May 28, 2024

Gang war in Udupi: Car dashes bonnet into the other, then rams into a guy on the road; Viral video leaves netizens shocked

A political row also erupted over the incident, which seems to have been shot from the terrace of a building in the same area

May 25, 2024

Google prefers Tamil Nadu over Karnataka, decides to shift Pixel manufacturing plant

Google's choice to set up its manufacturing plant in neighbouring Tamil Nadu has led to war of words between Congress and BJP in Karnataka

May 24, 2024