Karnataka

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

Aug 9, 2026

'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

Centre notifies appointment of five new Supreme Court judges, including senior advocate V. Mohana

Karnataka seeks extension till Dec 31 from SC to hold Bengaluru civic polls, cites SIR exercise

The state said around 56,000 officials, including Booth Level Officers, are currently engaged in the voter verification exercise for Bengaluru's over 1.03 crore voters, making it difficult to meet the court's August 31 deadline. While

Jul 10, 2026

Karnataka horror: Mentally challenged woman allegedly raped in Gadag; accused circulated assault videos

According to the complaint, the accused, identified as Durgappa, allegedly lured the young woman by offering her chocolates and snacks before repeatedly sexually assaulting her over an extended period. The alleged abuse came to light after the victim was found to be around six months pregnant.

Jul 9, 2026

BJP accuses K'taka govt of delaying 'Free Insulin Scheme' for Type-1 diabetic children

He also claimed that government hospitals are facing insulin shortages. Additionally, Ashoka criticised the state government for delays in supplying rice for the mid-day meal scheme for Classes 9 and 10, alleging poor planning and administrative inefficiency that could affect thousands of students.

Jul 9, 2026

CM Shivakumar holds strategic meet with over 150 GCC leaders to boost Karnataka's innovation ecosystem

Deliberations focused on artificial intelligence, engineering, research and development, product innovation, talent development, digital infrastructure, ease of doing business, industry-academia collaboration and expanding GCC investments beyond Bengaluru.

Jul 8, 2026

Viral Video Shows Family Attacked on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway; 3 Arrested

Video Goes Viral, Shows Family Attacked on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway; Road Rage Concerns Grow

The driver was allegedly dragged out of his car and assaulted in front of his family, while his wife and other motorists tried to intervene. Police have arrested three accused, and the video has reignited concerns over road rage and commuter safety on the expressway.

Jul 7, 2026

NHRC issues notice over costly private textbooks, asks Centre and states to enforce NCERT norms

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Bengaluru daycare abuse, seeks report in two weeks

The case came to light after videos allegedly showing caregivers abusing children were shared with Child Helpline officials. Police have registered an FIR against five caregivers, arrested one accused, constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT), and are continuing the investigation.

Jul 3, 2026

Bengaluru Tragedy: 8 Workers Killed After Massive Granite Rock Collapses At Stone Quarry

Several others were injured. Rescue teams reached the site, while authorities launched a probe into the cause of the collapse amid allegations of illegal quarrying and safety violations.

Jul 2, 2026

Special Intensive Revision starts in Karnataka; BLOs begin door-to-door voter verification

While the exercise aims to update voter lists ahead of the publication of the final electoral roll on October 7, the Karnataka government has raised concerns over the process, urging the ECI to improve transparency, extend timelines, protect voters from wrongful deletion, and disclose the criteria and technology used during the revision.

Jun 30, 2026

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Karnataka

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

Karnataka seeks extension till Dec 31 from SC to hold Bengaluru civic polls, cites SIR exercise

Karnataka horror: Mentally challenged woman allegedly raped in Gadag; accused circulated assault videos

BJP accuses K'taka govt of delaying 'Free Insulin Scheme' for Type-1 diabetic children

CM Shivakumar holds strategic meet with over 150 GCC leaders to boost Karnataka's innovation ecosystem

Video Goes Viral, Shows Family Attacked on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway; Road Rage Concerns Grow

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Bengaluru daycare abuse, seeks report in two weeks

Bengaluru Tragedy: 8 Workers Killed After Massive Granite Rock Collapses At Stone Quarry

Special Intensive Revision starts in Karnataka; BLOs begin door-to-door voter verification

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