Karnataka

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

Bengaluru civic agency polls soon, preparations underway: Shivakumar

The Karnataka government is preparing to conduct the long-pending elections for Bengaluru's civic agency within this year, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Friday.

May 16, 2025

Karnataka Lokayukta raids places linked to govt officials across 7 districts

Disproportionate assets: Lokayukta conducts raids in 30 locations across K'taka

The sleuths of the Lokayukta are conducting a series of raids at more than 30 locations, targeting at least seven government officials across Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka on Thursday.

May 15, 2025

Karnataka: Medical student booked for 'pro-Pakistan' post on social media

A medical college student was booked in Karnataka for posting a "pro-Pakistan" message on social media, amid rising tensions between India and the neighbouring country, police said on Friday.

May 9, 2025

Apple farming in K'taka, saffron in Kerala: PM Modi showcases India's green success stories

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative and urged citizens across the country to actively participate in the campaign by planting trees in the name of their mothers.

Apr 27, 2025

Pak media highlights CM Siddaramaiah's 'no war' remarks, K'taka BJP says 'puppet of enemy nation'

Following the Pakistan media playing up the comments of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on not going to war with Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, the Karnataka BJP has slammed the CM, saying that he is behaving like a puppet of the enemy nation.

Apr 27, 2025

PAK nationals will be sent back, action on those staying illegally: K'taka Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Friday that Pakistani nationals residing in Karnataka will be sent back, and action will be taken against those staying illegally.

Apr 25, 2025

Dalits forced into consuming sacrificial buffalo meat in K'taka, complaint lodged

Karnataka police file FIR over social media post defending Pahalgam terror attack; hunt on for accused

Karnataka Police on Friday registered an FIR and launched a manhunt for the individual behind a social media post allegedly defending the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

Apr 25, 2025

'We support PM Modi on Pahalgam terror attack': K'taka Muslim groups

Various Karnataka-based Muslim organisations on Thursday extended their full support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack are taught a lesson, and they never dare to commit such acts again.

Apr 25, 2025

K'taka CM pays final respects to Bharat Bhushan, says 175 Kannadigas brought back from Kashmir

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday visited the residence of 35-year-old Bharat Bhushan, in Mathikere, Bengaluru, who was shot dead in front of his family by terrorists in Pahalgam and paid his final respects.

Apr 24, 2025

MUDA case: Will talk later, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah as petitioners celebrate

K'taka man killed in Kashmir terror attack: CM Siddaramaiah holds emergency meeting

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held an emergency meeting on Tuesday with senior officers in the wake of a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir in which one tourist from Karnataka was killed.

Apr 22, 2025

Cong 'divided' over K'taka caste survey: Moily red flags 'unscientific' data, Alvi rejects 'concerns'

Amid reports of brewing differences and dissent within the Karnataka government over its caste census report, Congress veteran Veerappa Moily on Tuesday red-flagged the controversial survey, raising objections over its 'unscientific' approach, only to be turned down by another party member, Rashid Alvi.

Apr 22, 2025

Sacred thread row: PU College Principal, staff suspended

Principal and staff of Sai Spoorthi Pre-University College in Karnataka's Bidar district were suspended after a probe by the police confirmed that students were not allowed to take the Common Entrance Test (CET) for wearing the sacred thread (janivara/janeu), in violation of rules and guidelines.

Apr 20, 2025

Karnataka caste census report says Muslim population is 18.08 pc, recommends 8 pc reservation

The controversial caste census report submitted by the Backward Classes Commission to the Congress-led government in Karnataka has pegged the Muslim population in the state at 18.08 per cent and recommends 8 per cent reservation for the community, sources confirmed on Sunday.

Apr 13, 2025

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Karnataka

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bengaluru civic agency polls soon, preparations underway: Shivakumar

Disproportionate assets: Lokayukta conducts raids in 30 locations across K'taka

Karnataka: Medical student booked for 'pro-Pakistan' post on social media

Apple farming in K'taka, saffron in Kerala: PM Modi showcases India's green success stories

Pak media highlights CM Siddaramaiah's 'no war' remarks, K'taka BJP says 'puppet of enemy nation'

PAK nationals will be sent back, action on those staying illegally: K'taka Minister

Karnataka police file FIR over social media post defending Pahalgam terror attack; hunt on for accused

'We support PM Modi on Pahalgam terror attack': K'taka Muslim groups

K'taka CM pays final respects to Bharat Bhushan, says 175 Kannadigas brought back from Kashmir

K'taka man killed in Kashmir terror attack: CM Siddaramaiah holds emergency meeting

Cong 'divided' over K'taka caste survey: Moily red flags 'unscientific' data, Alvi rejects 'concerns'

Sacred thread row: PU College Principal, staff suspended

Karnataka caste census report says Muslim population is 18.08 pc, recommends 8 pc reservation

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