Karnataka

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

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that the strength of the Congress party was well known and even the BJP was aware of this.

Dec 24, 2024

Obscene remark issue: K'taka govt hands over case to CID, triggers political row

The Congress government in Karnataka on Tuesday handed over the investigation of the obscene remark row involving BJP MLC C.T. Ravi and Minister for Women and Child Welfare Laxmi Hebbalkar to the special wing Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Dec 24, 2024

Another maternal death in Karnataka's Belagavi city, family alleges doctor's negligence

Amid the series of maternal deaths in Karnataka, another case came to light in Belagavi city on Monday. The family of the deceased has alleged that the death occurred due to doctors' negligence.

Dec 23, 2024

Karnataka HC orders immediate release of CT Ravi, BJP workers celebrate across state

The Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the immediate release of BJP MLC C.T. Ravi, who was arrested for allegedly making a derogatory remark against Minister for Women and Child Welfare, Lakshmi Hebbalkar. Jubilant BJP workers celebrated the decision across the state.

Dec 20, 2024

Remark on woman minister: BJP MLC Ravi's case transferred to Special Court in Bengaluru

A Karnataka district court on Friday directed the police to produce BJP MLC, C.T. Ravi, before the Special Court for MLAs/MPs in Bengaluru.

Dec 20, 2024

No woman will file false complaints with such allegations: K'taka CM on BJP MLC's arrest

Commenting on the arrest of BJP MLC, C.T. Ravi over alleged derogatory remarks against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar on the floor of the Legislative Council, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday, "Generally, no woman will file a false complaint with such allegations."

Dec 20, 2024

High drama as arrested BJP MLC Ravi claims conspiracy hatched to kill him

High drama surrounding the arrest of a BJP MLC continued C.T. Ravi alleging that the police were hatching a conspiracy to kill him in their custody in Belagavi district of Karnataka.

Dec 20, 2024

Renukaswamy murder case: Pavithra Gowda released on bail, gets special puja done in name of Darshan

Kannada superstar Darshan's partner and actress Pavithra Gowda, 33, walked out of a Bengaluru jail on Tuesday, after being granted bail in the fan murder case, and went to a temple to perform special prayers for the actor.

Dec 17, 2024

K'taka Health Minister promises control on rising cesarean deliveries

The Karnataka government stated on Monday that the number of cesarean deliveries was rising in the state and announced that a new programme would be launched by next month to control this.

Dec 17, 2024

Renukaswamy murder case: Darshan's partner Pavithra Gowda released on bail

Kannada superstar Darshan's partner and actress Pavithra Gowda, 33, was released on bail from Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Dec 17, 2024

Women are not feeling safe in Karnataka, says BJP's Mahila Morcha chief

The BJP's Karnataka Mahila Morcha President, K. Manjula, stated on Monday that the women in the state, especially in the north region were not feeling safe under the present government.

Dec 16, 2024

Maternal deaths in K'taka are state govt sponsored: BJP

Karnataka BJP Mahila Morcha staged a protest condemning the series of maternal deaths across the state near the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi on Monday.

Dec 16, 2024

Atul Subhash suicide: Accused sent to 14-day judicial custody

Three accused in Atul Subhash's suicide case -- his wife, her mother and brother -- who were arrested by Bengaluru Police, have been sent to 14-day judicial custody, officials said here on Sunday.

Dec 15, 2024

Renukaswamy murder case: K'taka HC grants bail to actor Darshan, Pavithra Gowda

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted bail to Kannada superstar Darshan and his partner Pavithra Gowda in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case.

Dec 13, 2024

Atul Subhash suicide: No arrests made yet, says Bengaluru Police Commissioner

Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayanand said on Friday that no arrests have been made so far in the Atul Subhash suicide case.

Dec 13, 2024

Waqf row: K'taka HC quashes FIR proceedings against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday quashed an FIR against BJP National Yuva Morcha President and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, filed by the Haveri police over a social media post concerning the suicide of a farmer in Haveri allegedly after taking over of his property by the Waqf board.

Dec 12, 2024

Siddaramaiah govt defends police action on Panchamasali Lingayat protesters

The Karnataka Congress government, on Thursday, defended the police action against the protesters demanding reservation under 2A Category for the Panchamasali Lingayats even as the community members staged protests across the state demanding suspension of senior cops for alleged highhandedness.

Dec 12, 2024

MUDA case: Complainant Krishna asks Lokayukta to file new plaint on CM Siddaramaiah on ED's report

The complainant in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, Snehamayi Krishna submitted a petition on Thursday to the Karnataka Lokayukta demanding lodging of a fresh FIR against CM Siddaramaiah and others based on the findings of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Dec 12, 2024

Vokkaliga final rites, sandalwood pyre for SM Krishna, says K'taka Dy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, who is also a close relative of late S.M. Krishna who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93, stated that the final rites of the former chief minister would be performed as per Vokkaliga customs.

Dec 10, 2024

S.M. Krishna shared close bond with us, says RSS

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Tuesday expressed condolences for the death of veteran politician S.M. Krishna and said that he shared a close bond with them.

Dec 10, 2024