Karnataka: News
23 Feb 2020
Chhattisgarh#CareerBytes: Everything to know about the cadre system of IAS
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after among the Civil Services of the country.
23 Feb 2020
OdishaRaped in Odisha, minor gives birth in Bengaluru
In a shocking incident, a 16-year-old girl, who was gang-raped in Odisha in January 2019 gave birth while mopping the floor of an apartment in Bengaluru in November.
17 Feb 2020
Usain BoltIndia's Boltesque buffalo jockey Srinivas Gowda declines sprint trial
A buffalo jockey in India has turned down an invitation to take part in a track and field trial.
12 Feb 2020
Dinesh Gundu RaoOut on bail, Congress MLA's son rams Bentley into vehicles
In a shocking incident, the son of a Congress MLA rammed his Bentley into two vehicles in Karnataka's capital, Bengaluru, on Sunday, injuring at least four people.
09 Feb 2020
AmazonThe 5 most beautiful waterfalls around the world
Beaches, camping spots, and mountains are all nice, but nothing beats the charm of looking at crystal clear water traveling over the rocks and falling into an underlying pool.
04 Feb 2020
Juvenile Justice ActFor fourth-time, Karnataka police grills students over 'seditious' anti-CAA play
Students of Shaheen Urdu School in Bidar, Karnataka, are spending a lot of time with police officers, thanks to a play on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) which was performed on January 21.
24 Jan 2020
Kailash VijayvargiyaBJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya can identify immigrants "because they eat poha"
Of the many talents Bharatiya Janata Party's Kailash Vijayvargiya has, recognizing people from their eating habits is perhaps the best one.
22 Jan 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaKarnataka: BJP MLA says Muslims keep weapons in mosques
An MLA of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sparked a fresh controversy by saying that Muslims store weapons inside mosques, and rarely pray there.
02 Jan 2020
Uttar PradeshWhat is PFI and why does UP want it banned?
The Uttar Pradesh Police has sought to ban the organization, the Popular Front of India (PFI), suspecting its complicity in the violent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in the state, which have claimed 19 lives.
26 Dec 2019
NIESuperstitions galore: Specially-abled kids buried neck-deep during solar eclipse
While the country witnessed a celestial spectacle today, the last solar eclipse of the decade turned out to be traumatic for some specially-abled kids in Karnataka.
25 Dec 2019
FacebookMan wanted Ram temple in Mecca; Saudi Police arrested him
Recently, a Karnataka man was arrested in Saudi Arabia for allegedly posting blasphemous messages online.
20 Dec 2019
Mumbai#CAAProtests: 2 die in Karnataka, 1 in UP; several injured
Yesterday, thousands defied prohibitory orders and took to streets to protest against the newly-implemented Citizenship Amendment Act, which is seen as discriminatory towards Muslims by its critics.
16 Dec 2019
Kiran BediRSS-run Karnataka school stages play where students 'demolish' Babri Masjid
Over a month after the Supreme Court ended the decades-old Ayodhya land dispute case, a school in Karnataka staged a play that re-enacted the 1992 demolition of Babri Masjid.
09 Dec 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaAfter sweeping by-polls, Yediyurappa promises to induct 'defectors' into Cabinet
In Karnataka, both BJP and the rebel MLAs, who played an important role in bringing down HD Kumaraswamy's government, got what they wanted.
09 Dec 2019
SiddaramaiahSiddaramaiah resigns as Congress Legislature Party leader after Karnataka by-polls
On Monday, Congress leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigned as the party legislature leader after the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in the state by-polls.
09 Dec 2019
Karnataka ElectionKarnataka by-polls: BJP leading in 12 seats; Congress in 2
The counting of votes for the Karnataka by-polls commenced at 8 am on Monday and the results are expected post noon.
06 Dec 2019
IndiaIndia may soon get a breeding center for vultures
Remember the rocky terrains featured in cult Hindi movie Sholay?
06 Dec 2019
IndiaSholay's Ramgarh may soon get a breeding center for vultures
Remember the rocky terrains featured in cult Hindi movie Sholay?
22 Nov 2019
Bengaluru PoliceKSCA confirms KPL on hold until completion of police investigation
The Karnataka Premier League (KPL) has been put on hold by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) owing to the ongoing Police investigation for the alleged match-fixing and spot-fixing scenario.
20 Nov 2019
IndiaKarnataka: Australian tourist thrashed for allegedly misbehaving with women
On Tuesday, an Australian national was thrashed by a group of locals in Kondanakoppa village of Bagalkot district, Karnataka, for allegedly misbehaving with women, in an inebriated state.
16 Nov 2019
Narendra ModiAirports full, people getting married, hence, no slowdown: BJP leader
All numbers indicate that the Indian economy is going through one of its worst slowdowns, but for this Union Minister, everything is fine since people are getting married, and airports are full.
13 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaKarnataka's rebel-MLAs remain disqualified but can contest polls: Supreme Court
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said that the 17 rebel MLAs of Karnataka, who brought down the coalition government of JD(S) and Congress, will remain disqualified from the Assembly.
26 Oct 2019
MurderDeath sentence for serial killer, rapist 'Cyanide' Mohan Kumar
A Mangaluru court on Thursday sentenced infamous serial killer 'Cyanide' Mohan Kumar for the rape and murder of an Anganwadi worker from Bantwal in Dakshina Kannada district in 2005.
25 Oct 2019
IndiaTop five hidden gems of South India you should visit
If you've ever traveled to the South of India, you would know what the 'other' part of our country is worth.
24 Oct 2019
IndiaStories of five IAS officers who turned into entrepreneurs
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.
19 Oct 2019
Times of IndiaKarnataka college students forced to wear boxes to curb cheating
In a shocking incident, students of the Bhagat Pre-University College in Haveri, Karnataka, were made to sit for their mid-term examinations with boxes covering their heads to prevent cheating.
01 Oct 2019
BollywoodSameera Reddy climbs Karnataka's highest peak with 2-month-old daughter
Inspiring new moms to travel, Bollywood actor Sameer Reddy recently shared a video from her Mullayanagiri peak climb.
12 Sep 2019
West BengalKarnataka's Deputy CM Govind Karjol blames 'good roads' for accidents
At a time when steep traffic fines have given sleepless nights to offenders, Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol blamed "good roads" for accidents.
06 Sep 2019
Tamil NaduAnother IAS officer quits, says "democracy is being compromised"
Around two weeks after IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan resigned over the Jammu and Kashmir crisis, Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district S Sasikanth Senthil also resigned from the civil services today.
06 Sep 2019
Dinesh Gundu RaoKarnataka minister defends deputy CM, who watched porn in Assembly
Weeks after he was sworn-in as Karnataka's Chief Minister for the fourth time, BS Yediyurappa, got a new Cabinet and three deputy CMs.
04 Sep 2019
SiddaramaiahCaught-on-camera: Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slaps aide
Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, has become the talking point on social media, but for all the wrong reasons.
04 Sep 2019
Enforcement Directorate (ED)DK Shivakumar arrested: Congress cries foul, Yediyurappa "isn't happy"
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday night arrested DK Shivakumar, Congress' strongman in Karnataka, in connection to a money laundering case. The agency moved for his arrest after grilling him several times in the last couple of days.
27 Aug 2019
Andhra PradeshIn a first for Karnataka, Yediyurappa gets three deputy CMs
For three weeks after he took the oath as Chief Minister on July 26, Karnataka's BS Yediyurappa ran his cabinet alone. After the cabinet was expanded, it took almost another week for him to announce portfolios.
20 Aug 2019
Scheduled CastesKarnataka: Finally, Yediyurappa expands his Cabinet, 17 MLAs take oath
Almost a month after he was sworn-in as Karnataka's Chief Minister, BS Yediyurappa expanded his Cabinet on Tuesday, with 17 MLAs taking the oath.
19 Aug 2019
IndiaHeavy rains, floods across parts of North and South India
Heavy rains and floods hit several parts of North and South India on Sunday.
18 Aug 2019
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Karnataka CM Yediyurappa to order CBI probe into phone tapping
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday said that he will order an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged phone tapping incidents during the previous Congress-JD(S) coalition government.
11 Aug 2019
MaharashtraMassive floods in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra claim over 100 lives
Over 100 people have lost their lives as heavy rains continue to batter the southern states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
10 Aug 2019
IndiaMonsoon roundup: Floods ravage India; Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka worst-hit
Massive rains have led to a critical flood situation in several states across India.
31 Jul 2019
KumaraswamyKarnataka: Congress expels 14 lawmakers who brought down coalition
On Tuesday, Congress expelled 14 of its lawmakers who were responsible for bringing down the coalition government in Karnataka.
31 Jul 2019
Cafe Coffee DayCCD founder Siddhartha dead: Body recovered from Netravati River
The body of CCD owner-founder VG Siddhartha, who had gone missing on Monday evening, was found on Wednesday, reports said.
