Karnataka

K'taka competes globally, not with neighbouring states: Minister

Emphasising that Karnataka does not underestimate the uniqueness of neighbouring states, C.N. Ashwathnarayan, the Minister for Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science and Technology, said the state believes in competing globally.

Apr 4, 2022

Harsha killed to orchestrate communal violence in K'taka: NIA sources

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which has taken over the probe of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha murder case in Karnataka's Shivamogga, has in preliminary investigations found that the crime was committed to orchestrate communal violence in the backdrop of the hijab controversy, sources said on Sunday.

Apr 3, 2022

K'taka HC slams POCSO court for acquitting rape accused father

The Karnataka High Court has quashed the acquittal order of a rape accused father by the Belagavi POCSO court and awarded him 10 years of imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 50,000.

Mar 31, 2022

Sexual harassment in K'taka 'Gurukul'; manager arrested after 18 girls level serious charges [details]

The manager of a Gurukul in Karnataka's Mysore district was arrested after 18 girl students levelled sexual harassment charges against him, police said on Wednesday.

Mar 30, 2022

K'taka BJP MLA accused of abducting woman corporator (Ld)

K'taka MLA accused of abducting woman corporator, complaint filed

In a shocking development, a complaint has been lodged against Raichur BJP MLA Dr Shivaraj Patil here, in connection with the abduction of a woman corporator, the police said on Wednesday.

Mar 30, 2022

Transformer blast in B'luru kills father, daughter

B'luru father-daughter death case: 2 Bescom officers held, later released on bail

Two officers attached to the Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) were arrested, but released the same day by the Karnataka Police in connection with the electric transformer blast case in which a father and daughter riding a scooter were burnt to death in Bengaluru's Manganahalli on March 23.

Mar 29, 2022

Amid hijab row, 8.73L students to appear for SSLC exams in K'taka

It is going to be a litmus test for the Bommai-led BJP government in Karnataka as 8.73 lakh students will appear for the crucial SSLC (Class 10) exams from Monday amid the hijab row.

Mar 28, 2022

Write class 10 exams without any fear; K'taka CM Bommai to students amid hijab row [details]

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday has called upon SSLC (class 10) students to write their exams without any fear.

Mar 27, 2022

K'taka CM to meet Union Minister over inter-state water dispute

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will meet the Union water resources minister in the first week of April to discuss the inter-state water disputes it has with other states.

Mar 27, 2022

Polarising Karnataka: As election year nears, state sees deepening of communal divide

Karnataka is witnessing unprecedented communal polarization before the next Assembly elections scheduled for May 2023. Analysts have raised concerns that it is the first time in the 75 years of the post-independence period that such deep polarization is taking place in the state known for its harmony.

Mar 27, 2022

Muslim students wearing Hijab were stopped by policemen from entering Government PU College Yelahanka, amid Karnataka High Courts interim order restraining students from wearing religious symbols inside the classroom, in Bengaluru on Friday 18th February

After Covid, its hijab challenge for K'taka education dept as exams near [details]

Karnataka education department, which successfully conducted board exams during the Covid pandemic in the last two years, is now facing the challenge of hijab issue.

Mar 26, 2022

House owner not liable for prosecution if prostitution racket run without his knowledge: K'taka HC

In an important development, the Karnataka High Court has ruled that if the house owner is not aware of a prostitution racket being run in the premises given on rent, then he is not liable to be prosecuted under the Prevention of Human Trafficking Act.

Mar 25, 2022

He wanted to achieve something in medical field; Parents donate the body of K'taka medico killed in Ukraine war

Showing a mirror to India's education system, Naveen's father had earlier said that his son could not secure a medical seat in the state despite scoring 97% in PUC

Mar 21, 2022

EPFO payroll data: EPFO adds 15.29 lakh net subscribers during the month of January, 2022

EPFO adds 15.29 lakh new subscribers in Jan 2022

The provisional payroll data of EPFO highlights that EPFO has added 15.29 lakh net subscribers during January 2022.

Mar 21, 2022

Body of Karnataka student killed in Ukraine to reach Bengaluru on Monday

The family of Karnataka student Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagoudar, who died in war-torn Ukraine, has decided to donate his body to a medical college in the state.

Mar 19, 2022

K'taka court acquits 28 accused in Maddur mosque attack case

A court in Karnataka has acquitted 28 accused persons who were charged of attacking a mosque 15 years ago.

Mar 19, 2022

Youth gang stabs elderly man to death in K'taka, 6 held

Wheeling bikers stab elderly man to death in Bengaluru, 6 held

Six youth have been arrested in connection with stabbing an elderly man to death for objecting to wheeling and smoking in front of his residence at Vijayanagar locality of Bengaluru.

Mar 18, 2022

After Gujarat, K'taka all set to introduce Bhagavad Gita in school syllabus

After Gujarat, K'taka gears up to introduce Bhagavad Gita in school syllabus; Ministers defend

After Gujarat, the ruling BJP government in Karnataka is all set to introduce Bhagavad Gita in the school syllabus.

Mar 18, 2022

Farm owner dugs 15 feet trench around the house of driver; family files petition for mercy killing in K'taka.

Harassed by farm owner, K'taka driver's family seeks President of India's consent for mercy killing

A driver, along with his family, has filed a petition seeking mercy killing before the President for being tortured by the farm owner.

Mar 17, 2022

Post-hijab verdict: Classes resume in K'taka schools, colleges

Barring a few incidents of protests, the schools and colleges in Karnataka on Wednesday resumed functioning across the state after the Special Bench of the High Court passed a verdict dismissing the petitions seeking permission to allow hijab in classrooms.

Mar 16, 2022

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Karnataka

K'taka competes globally, not with neighbouring states: Minister

Harsha killed to orchestrate communal violence in K'taka: NIA sources

K'taka HC slams POCSO court for acquitting rape accused father

Sexual harassment in K'taka 'Gurukul'; manager arrested after 18 girls level serious charges [details]

K'taka MLA accused of abducting woman corporator, complaint filed

B'luru father-daughter death case: 2 Bescom officers held, later released on bail

Amid hijab row, 8.73L students to appear for SSLC exams in K'taka

Write class 10 exams without any fear; K'taka CM Bommai to students amid hijab row [details]

K'taka CM to meet Union Minister over inter-state water dispute

Polarising Karnataka: As election year nears, state sees deepening of communal divide

After Covid, its hijab challenge for K'taka education dept as exams near [details]

House owner not liable for prosecution if prostitution racket run without his knowledge: K'taka HC

He wanted to achieve something in medical field; Parents donate the body of K'taka medico killed in Ukraine war

EPFO adds 15.29 lakh new subscribers in Jan 2022

Body of Karnataka student killed in Ukraine to reach Bengaluru on Monday

K'taka court acquits 28 accused in Maddur mosque attack case

Wheeling bikers stab elderly man to death in Bengaluru, 6 held

After Gujarat, K'taka gears up to introduce Bhagavad Gita in school syllabus; Ministers defend

Harassed by farm owner, K'taka driver's family seeks President of India's consent for mercy killing

Post-hijab verdict: Classes resume in K'taka schools, colleges

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