Karnataka

Karnataka govt approves one paid menstrual leave every month

Minister Patil stated that menstrual leave will be applicable in government offices, garment factories, multinational companies (MNCs), IT firms, and private industrial sectors across the state.

Oct 9, 2025

Will seek legal intervention to secure GST funds: CM Siddaramaiah

Responding to the shortfall in Central grants, he said that out of an estimated Rs 17,000 crore in grants due from the Centre, only Rs 3,200 crore has been released to Karnataka. While 18 per cent of Central funds are allocated to Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka receives only 3.5 per cent.

Oct 3, 2025

Women healthier, families stronger, economies growing under K'taka's 5 guarantees: Jairam Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh issued a media statement in this regard, talking about the impact of the "successful" implementation of guarantees. "The verdict is unambiguous: Women are healthier, more mobile, and empowered in the family and in society. Families are making long-term investments in their health and education. Local economies are stronger, with demand boosted at the grassroots."

Oct 3, 2025

Judicial Commission Opens Investigation into Karur Stampede, 40 Dead

The disaster hit the small village of Emur particularly hard — five lives were lost there, including Priyadarshini and her young daughter Tharanika, Chandru, Arukkani, and 10-year-old Prithik.

Sep 28, 2025

National Lok Adalat to Take Place Today Across Country, Aims to Ease Court Burden

SC Collegium recommends appointment of permanent judges in Karnataka, Madras, Tripura HCs

"The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 15th September, 2025, has approved the proposal for the appointment of Shri Justice Kurubarahalli Venkataramareddy Aravind, Additional Judge, as a Permanent Judge in the High Court of Karnataka," said a statement uploaded on the official website of the Apex Court.

Sep 16, 2025

Karnataka Deputy CM Criticizes BJP Amid Maddur Tensions

"Stop dividing people, get state's share of taxes from Delhi": DK Shivakumar slams BJP amid Maddur row

The Deputy Chief Minister's comments were made in response to the BJP's actions following the Ganesh Visarjan incident in Maddur. During the procession, a clash erupted when the procession passed near a mosque, leading to stone-pelting. The incident has heightened communal tensions in the area, prompting a strong police presence and a bandh in Maddur town. The district police have arrested 21 individuals in connection with the attack, and further arrests are anticipated as investigations continue.

Sep 10, 2025

Karnataka's Ballot Paper Move Sparks Political Debate

Karnataka's shift to ballot paper from EVM sparks political debate

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticized this move, accusing the Congress-led state government of attempting to manipulate the electoral process.

Sep 5, 2025

MUDA scam case: Judicial panel's clean chit to K'taka CM Siddaramaiah, blames officials

"The MUDA commissioners have not bothered about the formation of layout and allotment of sites in accordance with the KUDA Act. Commissioners working between 2020 and 2024 have arbitrarily and illegally allotted sites at their whims and fancies. Alternative site allotment was in contravention of Rule 16 of the 1991 rules. There appears to be a scam in providing alternative sites with untenable reasons," the report stated.

Sep 5, 2025

Karnataka Police Shoot Sexual Assault Accused in Leg After He Stabs Constable

According to police, the incident took place within the limits of Kittur police station. The accused, identified as Ramesh Killar, was shot in the leg and apprehended. Police stated that Killar is facing multiple serious charges, including dacoity, robbery, an arms case, and another grave offence. Three Non-Bailable Warrants (NBW) had been issued against him.

Aug 30, 2025

Talks on direct flights from B'luru to Japan's Osaka, Nagoya: K'taka Minister

Direct flights from Bengaluru to Japan's Osaka, Nagoya in pipeline: MB Patil

The discussions with the Japanese Consul General are part of a broader initiative by the Karnataka government to strengthen investment, cultural, and educational ties with Japan. Minister Patil highlighted the importance of promoting skill development, particularly in language learning, to facilitate better communication and collaboration between the two regions.

Aug 29, 2025

Shivakumar defends 'Chamundi Hills not exclusive to Hindus' remark, says BJP creating row

"Chamundi Hills is open to all faiths and communities. Everyone goes there, prays to the Goddess. People from across the country and abroad come to witness the Dusshera, our state festival. Even our royal family descendants have given their approval and borne witness to it. Dusshera belongs to people of every religion," Shivakumar said.

Aug 27, 2025

'My loyalty to Gandhi family like bhakta' and bhagavanta', K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar on RSS anthem row

Speaking to the media at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said, "During the discussion on the stampede tragedy in the recently concluded Monsoon Assembly session, I sang a few lines of the RSS anthem to pull the leg of the Leader of Opposition, R. Ashoka. That was my only intention. I did not mean it otherwise, nor was it to praise them."

Aug 26, 2025

K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar sings RSS anthem in Assembly, video goes viral

He sang the RSS anthem "Namaste Sada Vatsale" when Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka remarked that it was impossible to tackle him and reminded him of his earlier statement that he had once worn RSS shorts.

Aug 22, 2025

Karnataka crowd control bill sent to House Committee after BJP opposition

Speaker U.T. Khader announced in the Assembly that a legislative House Committee will be formed to examine the Karnataka Crowd Control (Managing Crowd at Events and Places of Gathering) Bill, 2025, after Home Minister G. Parameshwara agreed to the BJP's strong demand in this regard.

Aug 21, 2025

Congress Infuses Rs 1 Lakh Crore into Welfare Schemes

Congress schemes put Rs 1 lakh crore in poor's pockets: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar

DK Shivakumar said that Rs 1 lakh crore has been directly infused into the pockets of the economically disadvantaged through various public welfare schemes.

Aug 20, 2025

Karnataka's Financial Strain: CAG Report Highlights

Karnataka's guarantees cost govt Rs 37,000 crore more than last year: CAG

The CAG report underscores that the implementation of the state government schemes led to a 12.54% increase in expenditure growth from the previous year. This surge in spending was a primary contributor to the revenue deficit of Rs 9,271 crore.

Aug 20, 2025

Heavy rains: Holiday declared for schools & colleges in 7 K'taka districts today

Holiday declared for schools & colleges in 7 K'taka districts amid heavy rains

The holidays have been declared as a precautionary measure for schools and colleges in Dharwad, Chikkamagaluru, Belagavi, Karwar, Hassan, Bidar and Madikeri districts. A red alert has been issued for Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga districts.

Aug 19, 2025

K'taka Hindu activist murder: BJP, JD-S delegation meets Guv; demands NIA probe, compensation

Speaking to the media, former Minister B. Sriramulu said that the people of Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Ballari, and Koppal districts are secular and love everyone. He criticised that ever since this (Congress) guarantee government came to power in the state, the poor and pro-Hindu activists have been living in a situation where there is no guarantee for their lives.

Aug 13, 2025

Karnataka launches 'Akka Force' to combat child marriages, rape: Laxmi Hebbalkar

The initiative will be launched on an experimental basis starting August 15 in the districts of Mysuru, Mangaluru, and Belagavi, with plans for a broader rollout. Hebbalkar emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, "The 'Akka Force' will comprise women police personnel and senior NCC cadets.