Karnataka

India leads global ChatGPT use for coding, data analysis: OpenAI

Around 35% of ChatGPT use in India is work-related, mainly for drafting, debugging, and workflow acceleration. Adoption is strongest among users aged 18–34, with Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu as top hubs. ChatGPT India now has over 100 million weekly active users, making it the largest market outside the US.

Feb 20, 2026

Student assaults professor for preventing copying during exam in Karnataka's Kalaburagi

In Kalaburagi, Karnataka, an assistant professor at a private homoeopathy college was allegedly assaulted by a student for preventing him from copying during an internal exam. The student, Shahbaz, was caught using a mobile phone to cheat in the subject of Homoeopathic.

Feb 20, 2026

Stone pelting recurs in Karnataka's Bagalkot; police resort to lathi-charge to disperse mob

Despite prohibitory orders, a stone-pelting incident in Bagalkot, Karnataka, targeted butcher and meat shops on Friday, prompting police to use a lathi-charge. Hindu activists called for shop closures, while SP Siddharth Goyal managed the situation and BJP MP Narayansa Bandage urged calm.

Feb 20, 2026

Karnataka: Toddlers among five injured in stray dog attack

Five children, including toddlers, were injured in a stray dog attack in Devinagar, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, on Friday and are being treated at GIMS Hospital. Residents protested against municipal authorities, demanding action to curb the stray dog menace.

Feb 20, 2026

Prohibitory orders imposed in Karnataka's Bagalkot after stone pelting during Shivaji Jayanti procession

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Bagalkot, Karnataka, after stone-pelting during a Shivaji Jayanti procession near Killa Oni as it passed a mosque, triggering tension. Authorities invoked Section 163 of the BNSS, banning gatherings of over four people and restricting protests and weapons

Feb 20, 2026

No SCSP/TSP funds should be diverted for guarantees: Karnataka BJP tells CM

Karnataka BJP, led by R. Ashoka, urged CM Siddaramaiah not to divert SCSP/TSP funds for guarantees or general schemes, warning it would harm SC/ST welfare. The Congress government claims the funds still benefit SC/ST communities, while BJP and JD(S) allege misappropriation.

Feb 17, 2026

Indian student found dead six days after going missing in California

A 22-year-old Indian student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah from Karnataka, was found dead in California six days after going missing near the University of California. His backpack, containing his passport and laptop, was found near Tilden Regional Park.

Feb 15, 2026

Seven killed in chain collision involving car, bike, canter on Bengaluru national highway

Seven people were killed in a chain collision on the Hoskote-Dabaspete National Highway in Bengaluru Rural district early Friday. The accident involved an XUV car, a motorcycle, and a canter truck. Preliminary reports suggest the car, traveling from Kolar to Devanahalli, first hit the bike and then collided with the truck.

Feb 13, 2026

Centre increased K'taka's share in taxes: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi dismisses Cong claims

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar criticised the budget, calling it disappointing and claiming the state received little benefit. They argued that high-speed rail projects announced (Hyderabad-Bengaluru and Chennai-Bengaluru) do not sufficiently serve Karnataka, and allocations for centrally sponsored schemes have been reduced compared to last year. The leaders claimed the budget did not adequately support Karnataka or southern states.

Feb 2, 2026

Budget 2026-27 gives nothing to Karnataka, no high-speed rail for Bengaluru: Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar

Shivakumar also accused the Centre of weakening MGNREGA, ignoring farmers' concerns, and failing to revise sugar prices and MSP, warning that sugar factories in Karnataka are running at losses. He further questioned the Centre's focus on AI-driven initiatives, stressing that farmers' immediate needs and agricultural support should be prioritised over such projects.

Feb 1, 2026

BJP protests at Vidhana Soudha, demands Excise Minister Thimmapur's resignation over alleged Rs 2,500 crore scam

The protest, led by Opposition Leader R. Ashoka and BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra, involved MLAs and MLCs holding placards and raising slogans against the Congress-led government. Ashoka alleged widespread corruption in the Excise Department, including bribes for liquor licences ranging from Rs 2–2.5 crore per licence, and accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of ignoring complaints due to his own involvement.

Jan 27, 2026

Karnataka SEC to use ballot papers for B'luru civic polls; elections after May 25

Union Minister for Food and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi has strongly criticised the Karnataka Congress-led government for insisting on using ballot papers for local body elections, calling it a tragedy and a matter of shame.

Jan 20, 2026

Indian households turn investors, bank deposits surge: SBI report

Between FY15 and FY25, Indian banks saw a significant expansion, with deposits rising from ₹85.3 lakh crore to ₹241.5 lakh crore and advances increasing from ₹67.4 lakh crore to ₹191.2 lakh crore. The banking system's share of GDP also grew from 77% to 94%, indicating deepening financial intermediation.

Jan 12, 2026

Open defecation, child marriage persist in North K'taka despite schemes: Siddaramaiah

The Chief Minister stated that the government has allocated funds to construct toilets, noting that under the Jal Jeevan Mission, taps have been installed and a water supply is being provided.

Dec 19, 2025

Wholesale Jewellery Brand Regal Jewellers Celebrates First Anniversary in Bengaluru with Celebrity Presence

Actress Shwetha Prasad spoke of the brand's massive growth in Bengaluru and highlighted their USP of offering stunning jewellery at wholesale value.

Dec 18, 2025

K'taka Congress crisis: Yathindra reiterates 'no leadership change' stand, denies tussle for CM post

The statement has gained significance as the issue has taken a serious turn following Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar's demand for clarification from the Chief Minister. CM Siddaramaiah has consistently maintained that he will abide by the high command's decision regarding any leadership change.

Dec 11, 2025

World's 2nd-largest Khadi Tricolour unveiled by K'taka govt in Belagavi

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, after unveiling the flag, said that the Indian Tricolour is not merely a Khadi cloth, but a symbol of the nation's pride and self-respect.

Dec 9, 2025

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams Kumaraswamy, calls him 'Manuvadi' over Bhagavad Gita in school curriculum proposal

Answering questions on the subject, the Chief Minister said that the former Karnataka Chief Minister had written to the Union Education Minister seeking inclusion of the Gita in the curriculum.

Dec 6, 2025

Siddaramaiah Blames Centre for Karnataka's Rs 12,000 Crore GST Shortfall

Attacking Union Minister H.D. Kumarawamy for questioning his (Siddaramaiah) contributions to the Ahinda communities, the Chief Minister asked why Kumaraswamy is not questioning such things, as he is a Member of Parliament from Mandya.

Dec 6, 2025

K'taka releases Rs 1,033.60cr top-up input subsidy to farmers after monsoon crop loss

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah initiated transfer of the additional compensation amounting to Rs 1,033.60 crore into the bank accounts of 14.24 lakh farmers whose crops were damaged.

Nov 27, 2025