Karnataka

Bengaluru cash van robbery cracked: three held, ₹5.76 crore seized

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh announced the arrests at a press conference on Saturday. He stated that the probe is ongoing, with multiple teams conducting field investigations in neighbouring states.

Nov 22, 2025

'Will continue as K'taka CM & present budget', says Siddaramaiah amid leadership row

When asked whether he would present the state budget this year and for the rest of the term, the Chief Minister replied, "Why are you (media) asking this question? Yes, I will continue as the Chief Minister and will also present the budget."

Nov 21, 2025

Bengaluru's Rs 7.11cr heist puts city on high alert; "robbers won't be spared" says K'taka Min

The Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh has issued instructions to place the city on high alert. Orders have been given to intensify vehicle checks, especially at the city borders, where barricades have been set up to prevent the accused from escaping Bengaluru.

Nov 20, 2025

K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar rejects reshuffle talk, says leaders survive only if party does

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Shivakumar, when asked about his meeting with party President Mallikarjun Kharge, said, "It is natural for any State President to meet the National President. There is nothing special about it. The meeting was about party matters. There were issues concerning office inauguration, trusts and other matters."

Nov 17, 2025

K'taka hit-and-run road rage: Techie arrested for attempt to murder

According to the investigation, the incident took place on October 26 at around 7.11 pm. Gowda, who was driving a car, was reportedly driving rashly on New BEL Road near MS Ramaiah Hospital when he intentionally rammed into a scooter from behind.

Nov 14, 2025

K'taka leadership row: Shivakumar declines to comment on Yathindra's 'Satish Jarkiholi as CM' remark

"I stand by discipline. Discipline is the priority of my party," Shivakumar underlined. The statements are likely to trigger a major controversy within the ruling Congress, as the Siddaramaiah camp is also expected to respond to Shivakumar's remarks.

Oct 24, 2025

BJP claims Siddaramaiah camp plotting to stop Dy CM Shivakumar from becoming CM

Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashoka said, "Deputy CM Shivakumar believed he would serve as CM for half of the tenure in the Congress-led government. However, he is now disappointed. CM Siddaramaiah's camp is strategising in such a way that Shivakumar should never become CM."

Oct 23, 2025

'Emergency-style game won't last long': Karnataka BJP hits out at Cong over 'targeting' RSS

Ashoka further slammed, "Permission for the RSS foot march has been obtained from the municipality. Advertisement tax has been paid to the municipality for putting up banners and flags, and a receipt has been issued. Even then, you had the saffron banners and flags removed overnight, Minister Priyank Kharge. Do you think of yourself as the Nizam of Chittapur, or as a Razakar?"

Oct 18, 2025

K'taka horror: Son ties up mother, slits her throat for refusing to give money for liquor

According to police, the accused tied his mother's hands and legs, gagged her with a cloth, and then slit her throat. The victim's husband had passed away a few years ago, and her daughter was married and living elsewhere. The victim and the accused son were staying together in a rented house.

Oct 17, 2025

K'taka govt 'extorting' money from people in Khata conversion scheme, says Kumaraswamy

"When they said Diwali gift, people thought the government would give them a big benefit. Looking at the huge advertisements, even I thought so. But in reality, it has turned out to be a great scam in the name of Diwali," Kumaraswamy said.

Oct 16, 2025

RSS ban row: K'taka govt reissues old circular, forbids using school premises for private purposes

"In this background, school premises and grounds should not be used for activities unrelated to academics or educational objectives. It is directed that no permission should be issued for such purposes," the circular said. It further instructed that proposals seeking permission for such use should not be forwarded to the Commissioner's office.

Oct 16, 2025

Ban K'taka govt officials from participating in RSS activities: Priyank Kharge to Siddaramaiah

Priyank Kharge, son of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, released the letter on Thursday. Earlier, he had written another letter to the Chief Minister demanding a ban on RSS activities in public places and government-owned properties, which had stirred a huge controversy.

Oct 16, 2025

K'taka woman librarian dies by suicide over 'unpaid' salary; BJP blames Congress govt

In her note, Bhagyavati stated that she was taking the extreme step due to severe financial distress caused by three months of unpaid salary. Her family alleged that despite repeatedly approaching the authorities about the pending salary, there was no response. She had struggled to meet household expenses and pay the school fees for her two children.

Oct 14, 2025

Tamil Nadu police sub-inspector robbed in Karnataka; three arrested

Karnataka Police have cracked the case of a robbery targeting a police sub-inspector (PSI) attached to the Tamil Nadu Police department on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway and arrested three persons, officials said on Saturday.

Oct 11, 2025

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

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

"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