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.
22 Mar 2025
MaharashtraKarnataka bandh: Why is Bengaluru closed today? What's open, closed
Karnataka is observing a statewide bandh on Saturday, March 22, from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
21 Mar 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Honey-trap row disrupts Karnataka assembly again; BJP MLAs create ruckus
The honey trap controversy in Karnataka has disrupted state assembly proceedings yet again.
20 Mar 2025
BengaluruBengaluru man spends ₹50 crore on world's rarest wolfdog
A dog breeder from Bengaluru has hit headlines after he bought an exclusive "wolfdog," named Cadabomb Okami, for a whopping ₹50cr.
18 Mar 2025
Kannada FilmsGold smuggling case: Ranya Rao's husband seeks exemption from arrest
Jatin Hukkeri, husband of Kannada actor Ranya Rao, has approached the court seeking protection from arrest in his wife's gold smuggling case.
17 Mar 2025
Bengaluru AirportBJP MLA says Ranya hid gold 'everywhere she has *'
BJP MLA from Karnataka, Basangouda Patil Yatnal, has sparked controversy with his lewd remarks on Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was recently accused in a highly acclaimed gold smuggling case.
16 Mar 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Who said reservation is only for Muslims?': DK Shivakumar
The Karnataka government's decision to reserve 4% of government contracts for minorities under its new policy has triggered a political storm.
15 Mar 2025
Rahul GandhiKarnataka 4% Muslim quota in tenders: Tejasvi Surya blasts government
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has strongly criticized the Congress-led Karnataka government's move to reserve 4% of government tenders for Muslim contractors.
15 Mar 2025
BengaluruRanya Rao accuses DRI of torture, coercion in smuggling case
Kannada actress Ranya Rao has leveled serious charges against the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), accusing it of custodial torture and wrongfully implicating her in a high-profile gold smuggling case.
13 Mar 2025
BengaluruKarnataka's ₹200 movie ticket cap troubles multiplexes: Here's why
The Karnataka state government's recent announcement to impose a price cap of ₹200 on movie tickets has sent shockwaves across the cinema industry.
12 Mar 2025
Narendra ModiRuckus in Karnataka Assembly over Congress heading guarantee scheme panels
The Karnataka Assembly was disrupted on Tuesday by protests from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) against the appointment of Congress leaders and workers to the state, district, and taluk-level committees.
11 Mar 2025
Crime BranchGold smuggling case: Ranya Rao's DGP stepfather under probe
The Karnataka government has ordered a probe against K Ramachandra Rao, a DGP (Director General of Police) rank officer, over his stepdaughter-Kannada actor Ranya Rao's alleged involvement in a gold smuggling case.
09 Mar 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah condemns brutal gang-rape of 2 women
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has condemned a horrific gang-rape of two women, including an Israeli tourist, near Hampi.
09 Mar 2025
BengaluruBengaluru records hottest day of the year at 34.6°C
Bengaluru has experienced its hottest day of the year till now at 34.6°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
08 Mar 2025
IndiaIsraeli tourist, homestay operator gang-raped in Karnataka's Hampi
In a shocking incident in Karnataka, an Israeli tourist and a 29-year-old homestay owner were allegedly gang-raped while stargazing by the Sanapur Lake near Hampi.
04 Mar 2025
Jammu And KashmirMumbai faces extreme heat, above-normal temperatures likely till May
India is currently experiencing a mix of weather patterns, from scorching heat to unseasonal rains. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted above-average temperatures from March to May 2025.
03 Mar 2025
Priyank KhargeAfter recliners, Karnataka speaker mulls massage chairs for MLAs
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly speaker's office has proposed a ₹3 crore plan to install smart locks in all MLAs' rooms at the Legislators's House.
03 Mar 2025
BengaluruKarnataka issues heat alert, advises people to stay indoors
The Health Department of Karnataka has released a public advisory in view of an unusually hot summer from March to May.
28 Feb 2025
CancerCan idlis cause cancer? Karnataka government's crackdown explained
The Karnataka health department has detected carcinogenic chemicals in idlis made by some hotels and street vendors.
25 Feb 2025
SiddaramaiahKarnataka MLAs to get recliners for 'quick naps' post-lunch
In a bid to enhance post-lunch attendance in the Karnataka Assembly, Speaker UT Khadar has devised an innovative plan.
19 Feb 2025
Andhra PradeshNIA arrests 3 for leaking defense information to Pakistani operatives
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three people for leaking sensitive defense information to Pakistan-based intelligence operatives.
17 Feb 2025
DubaiMysuru: Family of 4 found dead in suspected murder-suicide
A family of four was found dead in their apartment in Visvesvaraya Nagar, Mysuru, Karnataka on Monday.
16 Feb 2025
Directorate General of Civil AviationOver 29,500 drones registered in India: Which state has most?
Official data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) shows that over 29,500 drones are registered in India.
12 Feb 2025
IndiaEx-gang leader brutally murdered in Vijayapura; body cut in half
Notorious former gang leader Bhagappa Harijan, the successor of the infamous gangster Chandappa Harijan, was brutally murdered near Akashvani in Vijayapura, Karnataka on Tuesday.
07 Feb 2025
DelhiDelhi, Noida schools, St Stephen's College receive bomb threat
Ahlcon International School in East Delhi and Shiv Nadar School in Noida received bomb threats through email on Friday.
04 Feb 2025
India'Shoot cow theft suspects on spot': Karnataka minister's controversial statement
Karnataka Minister for Fisheries & Ports Inland Transport, Mankala Subba Vaidya, has courted controversy with his latest statement.
03 Feb 2025
DK ShivakumarCrisis in Karnataka Congress as Shivakumar's group eyes CM's chair
The Congress party in Karnataka is facing an internal crisis with State President DK Shivakumar's faction eyeing the CM's post.
02 Feb 2025
BengaluruKarnataka declared 'Naxal-free' after last Maoist surrenders
Karnataka has been officially declared "Naxal-free" after the last known Naxalite in Chikkamagaluru district surrendered.
28 Jan 2025
Honda Motor CompanyHonda to establish electric bike factory in India by 2028
Honda Motor Company has announced plans to set up a dedicated electric motorcycle factory in India by 2028.
28 Jan 2025
Chris Martin8.3M views, 165M-minutes watched: Coldplay concert on Hotstar breaks records
It's no surprise that British rock band Coldplay's recent concert in Ahmedabad, India, set a new viewership record on Disney+ Hotstar.
27 Jan 2025
Padma ShriHow Padma awardee L Subramaniam bridged East-West divide in music
On Saturday, the president approved the conferment of 139 Padma awards, including seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri.
27 Jan 2025
IndiaDoctor kidnapped for ₹6cr ransom given ₹300 to return home
A 45-year-old pediatrician from Karnataka's Bellary district was kidnapped on Saturday morning while he was on his routine walk near the Shaneshwara temple in Suryanarayanapet.
22 Jan 2025
IndiaKarnataka: 10 vegetable sellers killed as truck falls into valley
A tragic accident unfolded on Wednesday morning in Yellapur, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, when a truck carrying fruits and vegetables plunged into a 50-meter-deep valley.
20 Jan 2025
Rishab ShettyRishab Shetty's 'Kantara' under fire; complaint filed over forest destruction
National Award-winning actor Rishab Shetty and the team of his upcoming film Kantara: Chapter 1 are facing allegations of causing environmental damage.
19 Jan 2025
BengaluruLive in Bengaluru? Your metro rides will get costlier soon
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is all set to introduce a major fare hike, between 30% to 45%.
17 Jan 2025
BengaluruHonda Activa EV launched at ₹1.17 lakh: Check range, features
Honda has officially launched its much-anticipated electric scooter, the 'Activa e:', in India.
11 Jan 2025
IndiaKarnataka government plans for 19,000 MW power demand for summer
The Karnataka government is gearing up for an estimated power consumption of 19,000 megawatts (MW) this summer.
07 Jan 2025
COVID-19HMPV cases: Doctor explains how to protect yourself from virus
India has reported its first seven cases of the highly contagious Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV).
06 Jan 2025
ChinaAfter China, Malaysia sees HMPV surge; India, Japan... heighten vigilance
Several Asian countries, including China and Malaysia, are seeing a spike in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases.
06 Jan 2025
BengaluruNo unusual surge in India, Centre says on HMPV
The Union Health Ministry has confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka.
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."
