Karnataka: News
Karnataka, originally known as the State of Mysore was formed in 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act, and was renamed to Karnataka in the year 1973. Located in south western India, Karnataka is the eight most populous state in the country with a total of 30 districts. Bangalore, the capital city is often dubbed as the Silicon Valley of India.
26 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP accuses Congress of displaying 'distorted' India map in Belgavi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress party of displaying a "distorted" map of India on posters celebrating the centenary of the 1924 Congress session in Belagavi, Karnataka.
24 Dec 2024
IndiaKarnataka: Woman critical after electric shock at bus stop
A 34-year-old woman identified as Bhagyashree from Karnataka's Kalburgi is battling for her life after she was severely electrocuted while helping her son board a school bus.
23 Dec 2024
SiddaramaiahZoho-backed semiconductor manufacturer to invest ₹3,425cr in Karnataka
Silectric Semiconductor Manufacturing, a company founded by directors of Zoho, has pledged to invest ₹3,425.60 crore in Karnataka's first electronics manufacturing cluster (EMC).
23 Dec 2024
KeralaKarnataka: 9 Lord Ayyappa devotees injured in LPG cylinder blast
Nine devotees of Lord Ayyappa were seriously injured after an LPG cylinder exploded at a Shiva temple in Sainagar, Karnataka.
20 Dec 2024
BengaluruAtul Subhash's mother moves SC for 4-year-old grandson's custody
Anju Modi, the mother of deceased Bengaluru engineer Atul Subhash, has approached the Supreme Court seeking custody of her four-year-old grandson.
17 Dec 2024
Allahabad High CourtBengaluru techie suicide probe: What we know so far
The Allahabad High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Sushil Singhania, the uncle of Nikita Singhania accused in the suicide case of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash.
16 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'One Nation, One Election' threat to democracy: MK Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has vehemently opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government's "One Nation, One Election" policy.
16 Dec 2024
Karnataka High Court'How's chanting Jai Shri Ram inside mosque an offense': SC
The Supreme Court of India has sought the Karnataka government's response in a petition challenging the Karnataka High Court's decision that chanting "Jai Shri Ram" inside a mosque would not constitute an offense.
14 Dec 2024
BengaluruKarnataka is planning a SWIFT City for start-ups in Sarjapur
Karnataka is gearing up to set up a SWIFT City in Bengaluru's Sarjapur, focusing on start-ups, workspaces, innovation, finance, and technology.
13 Dec 2024
Assembly'Shoot elephants with bullets': BJP MLA's solution to farmers' woes
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from the Belthangady constituency in Karnataka, Harish Poonja, has triggered a controversy after he suggested farmers be allowed to shoot wild elephants if they trespass on their lands.
13 Dec 2024
BengaluruRainfall predicted for Bengaluru, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry till December 18
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru, warning residents of heavy rainfall over the next four days starting Thursday.
13 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Delhi court refuses to register FIR against Congress chief Kharge
A Delhi court has declined to order the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge.
12 Dec 2024
Bengaluru'Tortured physically, mentally for dowry': Bengaluru techie's wife in complaint
A 2022 complaint filed by Nikita Singhania, the wife of Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence professional Atul Subhash, has surfaced after the latter died by suicide, alleging harassment from his wife and in-laws.
11 Dec 2024
Android AutoToyota Camry launched at ₹48 lakh: Better than Mercedes C-Class?
Toyota has launched its ninth-generation Camry in the Indian market, priced at ₹48 lakh (ex-showroom).
10 Dec 2024
AssemblyKarnataka: Protests over Lingayat community's quota demand turn violent
Protests by the Lingayat Panchamasali community in Belagavi, Karnataka, turned violent on Tuesday as protesters demanded quotas. The agitation was led by Basavajaya Mrityunjay Swami ji.
05 Dec 2024
BengaluruKarnataka government challenges Darshan Thoogudeepa's interim bail in HC
The Karnataka government has challenged the interim bail granted to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, an accused in the murder case of a 33-year-old fan named Renukaswamy.
02 Dec 2024
BengaluruCyclone Fengal: Are Karnataka schools shut amid heavy rainfall
Bengaluru and parts of South Interior Karnataka have been put on high alert as heavy rainfall is expected due to Cyclone Fengal.
30 Nov 2024
MB PatilHero to invest ₹11,000cr in Karnataka, create 3,000 jobs
Hero Future Energies Private Limited (HFEPL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka government.
29 Nov 2024
BengaluruKarnataka seer booked over 'no voting rights for Muslims's comments
Karnataka's Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamastana Math seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji has been booked after his controversial remarks about disenfranchising Muslims.
26 Nov 2024
Rashtriya Swayamsevak SanghKarnataka MLA's suggestion to cancel election guarantees sparks row
A Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Karnataka, HR Gaviyappa, has sparked a controversy by saying Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should cancel some election guarantees as the state is low on funds.
26 Nov 2024
Abhishek SharmaIPL 2025: A look at SRH's strongest playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the runners-up of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, are set to field a strong playing XI for the 2025 season.
25 Nov 2024
Gandhi JayantiFilming of 'Kantara: 1' paused after bus accident injures six
The shooting of Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kannada film Kantara, has been put on hold following a tragic accident on set.
21 Nov 2024
ShivakumarSiddaramaiah orders reinstatement of ration cards amid BPL controversy
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered a halt to the cancelation of ration cards of poor families.
21 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'I'm speaking...Urdu?': Karnataka minister furious over comment on Kannada proficiency
Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa lashed out at a student after the latter reportedly remarked that he "doesn't know Kannada" during a program.
20 Nov 2024
BengaluruNandini enters Delhi market; to compete with Amul, Mother Dairy
Karnataka's Nandini brand, marketed by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), will enter the New Delhi dairy market on Thursday, Moneycontrol reported.
19 Nov 2024
Kolkata6 Bangladeshi nationals held in Karnataka with fake IDs
The Chitradurga police in Karnataka have arrested six Bangladeshi nationals for carrying forged documents, the India Today reported.
17 Nov 2024
Congress PartyBiker dies after Congress leader's son crushes him with SUV
A 39-year-old man died after Prajwal Shetty, the son of senior Karnataka Congress leader Devi Prasad Shetty, allegedly ran over him with his SUV in Udupi district.
17 Nov 2024
Mangaluru3 women from Mysuru drown at Mangaluru resort swimming pool
In a tragic incident, three women from Mysuru, Karnataka, drowned in a swimming pool at Vazco Beach Resort near Mangaluru on Sunday morning.
15 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka: Wine merchants call for bandh on November 20
The Federation of Wine Merchants Association Karnataka has called for a statewide bandh on November 20, protesting against alleged corruption in the state's excise department.
14 Nov 2024
Basavaraj Bommai'BJP offered ₹50cr to Congress MLAs': Shivakumar backs Siddaramaiah's claim
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to destabilize his government by offering huge bribes to Congress MLAs.
13 Nov 2024
Andhra Pradesh'Kanguva' advance booking is massive; Suriya's film earns ₹10.14cr
The much-awaited film Kanguva, directed by Siva and starring the likes of Suriya, Disha Patani, Bobby Deol, and Yogi Babu is poised to take a solid opening at the box office.
13 Nov 2024
Mumbai PoliceShocking! 'Sikandar' lyricist threatened Salman Khan to gain publicity; arrested
In a shocking development, a 24-year-old lyricist and YouTuber, Sohail Pasha, was arrested for allegedly sending a death threat to Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.
12 Nov 2024
KeralaMVA promises menstrual leave in manifesto, what it means
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has promised two-day menstrual leave for women employees in its election manifesto, "Maharashtranama."
12 Nov 2024
Himachal Pradesh'Aghadi biggest khiladi in corruption': PM Modi attacks MVA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance—consisting of the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
12 Nov 2024
Bobby Deol'Kanguva' advance booking: Suriya's film has collected ₹2.31cr
The much-awaited film Kanguva, directed by Siva and starring Suriya, Disha Patani, Bobby Deol, and Yogi Babu is off to a great start at the box office.
11 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka minister's 'racist' comment against Kumaraswamy sparks row
Karnataka Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan has faced backlash for making a racially insensitive remark against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.
10 Nov 2024
Jammu And KashmirKarnataka: Kashmiri students allege college forced them to trim beards
Several students from Jammu and Kashmir, studying at the Government Nursing College in Hassan, Karnataka, have alleged that the college administration forced them to shave or trim their beards, India Today reported.
08 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)FIR against Tejasvi Surya over misleading claim about farmer's suicide
An FIR has been filed against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya for allegedly making a misleading claim about a farmer's suicide in Karnataka.
07 Nov 2024
Mumbai PoliceRajasthan man arrested for sending death threat to Salman Khan
A 32-year-old man from Jalore, Rajasthan, who goes by the name Bhikha Ram (also known as Vikram), has been arrested from Karnataka for allegedly issuing death threats to Bollywood actor Salman Khan.
04 Nov 2024
Basavaraj BommaiKarnataka Waqf Board claims ownership of 43 Vijayapura monuments
The Karnataka Waqf Board has staked a claim to 43 historic monuments in Vijayapura, including the famous Gol Gumbaz.
04 Nov 2024
DiwaliWhy this village's residents throw cow dung to end Diwali
After Diwali, the villagers of Thalavadi in Tamil Nadu's Erode district have a unique way of concluding the celebrations.
01 Nov 2024
Narendra Modi'Fake promises': Modi attacks Congress after Kharge's 'budget-based guarantees' remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of making unrealistic promises which remain unfulfilled.
01 Nov 2024
DK ShivakumarMake poll promises you can keep: Congress chief raps Karnataka
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has advised the Karnataka government and other Congress units in poll-bound states to keep their promises in line with fiscal realities.
01 Nov 2024
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)Diwali holidays: Are banks closed on November 1 and 2
Diwali celebrations in 2024 have resulted in different bank holiday schedules across India.
27 Oct 2024
BengaluruMinister slams ex-Infosys CFO over silence on Karnataka's GST share
Karnataka has overtaken Delhi to emerge as the second-highest contributor to India's direct tax revenue, a recent State Bank of India (SBI) report revealed.
25 Oct 2024
Karnataka High CourtPIL seeks separate flag for Karnataka, HC calls it 'misconceived'
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a separate flag for the state.
24 Oct 2024
Barack ObamaObama at Congress event? Siddaramaiah plans to invite ex-US president
The Karnataka Congress is looking to invite former United States President Barack Obama to a major event in December.
19 Oct 2024
SwiggyKarnataka mulls 1-2% transaction fee on Zomato, Swiggy, others
The Karnataka government is mulling a 1-2% transaction fee on aggregator platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, Flipkart, Amazon, Ola, Uber, Dunzo, Zepto, Urban Company (UC), and more.
17 Oct 2024
SiddaramaiahAll government residential schools, Raichur University in Karnataka renamed
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced that all government residential schools in the state will be renamed Maharishi Valmiki Residential Schools.
16 Oct 2024
Sambit PatraAmid row over Siddaramaiah land case, key official quits
K Marigowda, the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) head, resigned on Wednesday as investigations into land scam allegations against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family continue.
14 Oct 2024
BengaluruRenukaswamy murder case: Darshan, Pavithra Gowda's bail pleas rejected
The City Civil Court in Bengaluru refused bail to actor Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, both accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, on Monday. This came after 98 days of their imprisonment.
13 Oct 2024
Mallikarjun KhargeKharge returns land given by Karnataka amid MUDA scam investigation
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and his family have decided to return a five-acre land in Karnataka amid the ongoing Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site scam.
10 Oct 2024
IndiaKarnataka government to review report on ₹7,000cr COVID-19 procurement irregularities
The Karnataka government has suspended GP Raghu, a senior official in the state accounts and auditing department, after an investigation into alleged procurement irregularities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
06 Oct 2024
MangaluruKarnataka: EX-MLA's businessman brother missing, damaged car found near bridge
A businessman from Mangaluru, Karnataka, has been reported missing since the early hours of Sunday.
03 Oct 2024
BengaluruMUDA case: Complainant alleges Siddaramaiah, others trying to destroy evidence
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing a new complaint lodged by Pradeep Kumar, who has accused him and others of tampering with evidence related to 14 land sites in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.
03 Oct 2024
Bengaluru'Savarkar ate beef, wasn't against cow slaughter': Karnataka minister
Congress leader and Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has stirred a controversy with his comments about Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's dietary habits and views on cow slaughter.
02 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Siddaramaiah faces backlash after Congress worker removes his shoes
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing criticism after a video surfaced online showing a Congress worker removing his shoes during a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday.
01 Oct 2024
SiddaramaiahWhat Siddaramaiah said on wife returning land amid MUDA 'scam'
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday that his wife, BM Parvathi, who chose to return the 14 compensatory land sites received from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), was a "victim of politics of hate against him."
30 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)ED books Siddaramaiah, others in MUDA land scam case
The Enforcement Directorate on Monday booked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and some others in a money-laundering case linked to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), taking cognizance of a recent state Lokayukta FIR, news agency PTI reported.
29 Sep 2024
Bengaluru'Clear-cut case of extortion': Complainant attacks Sitharaman over electoral bonds
Co-President of Janaadhikaara Sangharsha Parishath (JSP), Adarsh Iyer, who filed a complaint against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, claimed that they misused their power to shake down companies for money.
28 Sep 2024
Farmers'What did Congress do?': Modi invokes surgical strike at rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Congress Party, accusing it of being the most deceitful and dishonest party in the country.
28 Sep 2024
BengaluruFIR ordered against Sitharaman over 'extortion' through electoral bonds
A Special People's Court of Representatives in Bengaluru has ordered the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, ETV Bharat reported.
27 Sep 2024
Indian Penal CodeChanting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' not hate speech: Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" does not constitute hate speech.
27 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)FIR filed against Siddaramaiah, wife in MUDA land scam
An FIR has been registered against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife, Parvathy Siddaramaiah, by the Mysore Lokayukta Superintendent of Police (SP) over a land allotment scam involving the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
26 Sep 2024
AppleKarnataka government urges Apple, partners to start manufacturing beyond iPhones
The Karnataka government is currently in discussions with Apple and its contract manufacturing partners, to expand their production ecosystem in the state.
26 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Karnataka Cabinet withdraws CBI's permission to probe cases in state
The Karnataka government on Friday withdrew its consent for any probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) within its territory.
25 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Court orders probe in MUDA case: Siddaramaiah says 'not afraid'
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday expressed his readiness to face an investigation after a trial court's directive to file a police case against him.
22 Sep 2024
BusinessKarnataka's KHIR-City project to create 1L jobs, attract ₹40,000cr investment
The Karnataka government is set to launch its ambitious Knowledge Health Innovation Research-City (KHIR-City) project on September 26.
20 Sep 2024
Chandrababu NaiduChange in ghee quality behind 'Tirupati laddu prasadam' controversy?
A controversy erupted in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday after Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged the use of animal fat in the preparation of the famous Tirupati laddu prasadam at Tirumala.
18 Sep 2024
Piyush GoyalKarnataka minister criticizes Goyal over his 'new Silicon Valley' comment
Karnataka Minister MB Patil responded to Union Minister Piyush Goyal's call for a new Silicon Valley in India with frustration, posting on X.
14 Sep 2024
Telangana'Treated like slaves': Indians conned into joining Russian army return
Four Indian citizens, who were duped into joining a private Russian Army and forced to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war, have returned home.
11 Sep 2024
Ola ElectricWatch: Unhappy customer sets Ola Electric showroom on fire
In a shocking incident, an Ola Electric showroom in Kalaburagi, North Karnataka was set on fire by a disgruntled customer.
06 Sep 2024
COVID-19Siddaramaiah government accuses BJP of misappropriating COVID-19 funds
A new scam involving the alleged misuse of COVID-19 funds during the Bharatiya Janata Party's administration in Karnataka has taken center stage, overshadowing the ongoing controversy around the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
