Karnataka

K'taka will begin Mahadayi project work soon, let Goa CM stop us: Shivakumar

"Let him try to stop us": DK Shivakumar slams Goa CM, vows to advance Mahadayi project

Dy CM DK Shivakumar accused Goa CM Pramod Sawant of disrespecting the federal structure of the country and questioned his mental stability. He highlighted that the tribunal had already ruled on the Mahadayi issue, and tenders for the project had been issued.

Jul 24, 2025

K'taka BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj denies involvement in rowdy sheeter's murder, vows legal action

K'taka BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj booked for rowdy sheeter's murder; denies involvement, vows legal action

Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Wednesday, MLA Basavaraj clarified that he had been deliberately implicated in the case. "I don't know the person who was hacked to death, nor do I know those who killed him," he stated.

Jul 16, 2025

Close aide of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge arrested in Maharashtra drug trafficking case

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge's aide arrested in Maharashtra drug trafficking case

The political landscape in Karnataka is further complicated by the recent arrest of three men in Thane, including Lingaraj Kanni, in connection with the possession of 120 bottles of banned Codeine syrup.

Jul 14, 2025

Man Nabbed in Karnataka for Filming Women Without Their Knowledge

The victim, a 35-year-old married software professional, works as a Technical Test Lead at Infosys. She works from the office for about 10 days a month and otherwise works from home.

Jul 12, 2025

Coimbatore blasts: 'Tailor' Raja held after 27 years, remanded to judicial custody till July 24

He was picked up from Vijayapura district in Karnataka on Wednesday by a joint team of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Coimbatore City Police. Raja, 50, was brought to Coimbatore under tight security and produced before the Fifth Judicial Magistrate Court on Thursday.

Jul 10, 2025

Karnataka students safe in Israel and Iran, repatriation soon: CM Siddaramaiah

K'taka leadership debate intensifies amid rumours of CM Siddaramaiah's OBC panel appointment

Congress MLA from Koppal, K. Raghavendra Hitnal, has asserted that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will continue in office for the full term and that there is no question of a leadership change. He expressed concerns about the lack of acknowledgment from ministers and emphasized the need for them to give time to MLAs.

Jul 7, 2025

Defamation case: K'taka HC stays trial court proceedings against Dy CM Shivakumar

The BJP had filed a criminal defamation case against Shivakumar and the Congress party over the publication of a "corruption rate card" in regional newspapers and media, which was used as part of the party's campaign during the 2023 state Assembly elections.

Jul 4, 2025

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State party president DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Congress infighting: No discontent within party, claims DK Shivakumar

Commenting on the statements of leadership change in Karnataka by the Congress MLAs, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar maintained on Wednesday that there is no discontent within the party.

Jul 2, 2025

K'taka: Siddaramaiah orders inquiry over surge in heart attacks in Hassan

The Karnataka government has appointed Principal Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Gupta to head a 10-member team to study the sudden spate of heart attacks in Hassan district.

Jun 30, 2025

Four of a family killed in car-canter truck collision in K'taka's Tumakuru

The accident occurred while the family was on their way to drop their son off at his school hostel. Seebe Gowda, who lived with his family in Magadi town, had come to Kunigal to drop off his son Bhanukiran Gowda, a Class 8 student at Valley School near Bidanagere on the outskirts of Kunigal.

Jun 30, 2025

ED raids 18 locations in Karnataka over engineering seat scam

According to sources, these raids are part of an ongoing investigation into an illegal money laundering case related to the fraudulent blocking of student seats in engineering colleges in Bengaluru.

Jun 25, 2025

Karnataka shocker: Mob assaults, harasses homemaker in Bengaluru

According to the police, the incident took place on Sunday at 5 p.m. in Renuka Yellamma Layout near Anekal.

Jun 23, 2025

After much deliberations, BJP to finalise state president soon: Karnataka party chief Vijayendra

When asked about the possible re-entry of expelled leader K.S. Eshwarappa into the party, Vijayendra clarified that there have been no discussions on the issue so far.

Jun 21, 2025

Karnataka's housing quota hike for minorities sparks debate; Dy CM issues clarification

In a move that has ignited a political firestorm, the Karnataka government has decided to increase the reservation for minority communities in housing schemes from 10 percent to 15 percent. This decision, announced by Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, has drawn both support and criticism, particularly from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Jun 20, 2025

Cong strength well known, says Dy CM Shivakumar on BJP's plans to protest during centenary event

K'taka govt instructs BMRCL to allow Nandini kiosks at 8 Metro stations in Bengaluru

The Congress government on Wednesday announced that it has issued directions to the Bengaluru Metropolitan Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to permit the opening of Nandini milk kiosks at selected Metro stations in the state capital that were allotted to Amul.

Jun 18, 2025

Karnataka students safe in Israel and Iran, repatriation soon: CM Siddaramaiah

Authorities have also stated that they are in constant touch with the concerned officers and staff, and action is being taken on a need basis, evaluating the existing conditions.

Jun 17, 2025

We don't fear garbage mafia, they can't blackmail our govt: K'taka Dy CM

A Division Bench of the Karnataka High Court on Monday has issued an interim stay on the order by Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited, a government-owned company responsible for executing solid waste management (SWM) projects.

Jun 17, 2025

K'taka received Rs 1.12 lakh crore through GST, it is one of top recipient states: State BJP chief Vijayendra

Addressing a press conference in Kalaburagi on Saturday, he accused the state government of obstructing the implementation of Central welfare schemes.

Jun 15, 2025

Bengaluru has seen such unprecedented rainfall in past 120 years

IMD predicts widespread thunderstorms with heavy rainfall; orange alert issued across multiple states

(IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for several districts across Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam for the next 2–3 hours, indicating the likelihood of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds

Jun 11, 2025

Rahul Gandhi on two-day US visit from April 21

Karnataka to be first state where everyone has land records: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi declared on Tuesday that his party wants Karnataka to be the first state in the country where every landowner has official records.

May 20, 2025

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