Karnataka: News
08 Dec 2023
Travel And TourismWarmest places in India to visit during winter
As winter paints the northern regions of India in cool hues, there's a beckoning call to escape the chill and bask in the warmth of the sun.
04 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Congress leaders snubbed poll-strategist Kanugolu in Rajasthan, MP? Here's truth
Poll strategist Sunil Kanugolu—credited for the Congress's Telangana win—has reportedly been snubbed by senior party leaders in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
29 Nov 2023
Central Government5 states on high alert over China's respiratory illness surge
Authorities in at least five states, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, have put their healthcare systems on alert due to a rise in respiratory illnesses among children in China.
25 Nov 2023
Rahul GandhiTelangana: 'Congress killed our children' posters appear before RaGa's visit
As Telangana gears up for Assembly polls, posters targeting the Congress party have surfaced in Nizamabad and Bodhan areas, coinciding with Rahul Gandhi's visit to the state.
20 Nov 2023
Travel And TourismTop surfing destinations in India
India, often overlooked for surfing, surprises with its expansive coastline harboring remarkable surfing havens.
17 Nov 2023
KumaraswamyBJP must greet Karnataka Muslim speaker 'namaskaar sir': Congress leader
Karnataka Congress leader Zameer Ahmed Khan triggered a row after claiming that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders are now compelled to greet the state assembly's Muslim Speaker, UT Khader, respectfully.
14 Nov 2023
Medical CollegeNational Medical Commission cautions medical colleges over fake recognition letters
The National Medical Commission (NMC) on Tuesday alerted medical colleges across the country about counterfeit letters of recognition.
13 Nov 2023
Satyendar JainCBI seeks L-G's nod to try Satyendar Jain for 'extortion'
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly sought permission from Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena to investigate extortion allegations against former minister Satyendar Jain.
07 Nov 2023
RainfallTorrential rains pound Bengaluru, disrupting traffic and flooding roads
Heavy rainfall pummeled Bengaluru on Monday as the northeast monsoon strengthened in South Interior Karnataka (SIK), resulting in widespread waterlogging and hampering rush-hour traffic throughout the city.
02 Nov 2023
Zika VirusKarnataka: Zika virus detected near Bengaluru, fever cases being analyzed
Authorities in Bengaluru are on high alert after the Zika virus was detected in a mosquito in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka.
30 Oct 2023
BengaluruKarnataka: Massive fire in Bengaluru bus depot, 18 buses gutted
A massive fire broke out at a private bus depot in Veerabhadra Nagar in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Monday, causing significant damage in the area.
19 Oct 2023
National Democratic Alliance (NDA)JD(S) Karnataka chief removed amid revolt over BJP alliance
Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Deve Gowda ousted CM Ibrahim from his role as state president on Thursday.
04 Oct 2023
University Grants CommissionBeware of these 20 fake universities, UGC releases list
The University Grants Commission (UGC), the regulatory authority overseeing higher education in India, has unveiled a list of 20 fake universities operating across the country.
01 Oct 2023
BengaluruBengaluru: New measures adopted to tackle ORR traffic congestion
Traffic congestion in Bengaluru has become a major issue for locals.
29 Sep 2023
BengaluruCauvery row: 44 flights canceled, schools, colleges shut in Karnataka
Amid the statewide strike called by pro-Kannada outfits in Karnataka to protest the release of Cauvery River water to Tamil Nadu, at least 44 flights that were scheduled to take off and land at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru have been canceled.
28 Sep 2023
BengaluruKarnataka nets Rs. 311cr in a day from property registrations
On Wednesday, the Karnataka Stamps and Registration Department reached an impressive milestone, registering over 26,058 documents and collecting a whopping Rs. 311 crore in revenue.
26 Sep 2023
Bengaluru12-hour Bengaluru bandh as farmers protest against Cauvery water release
A 12-hour bandh has been called by the Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samiti, an umbrella outfit of farmers' unions, in Bengaluru on Tuesday to protest the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
25 Sep 2023
SiddaramaiahBengaluru bandh on Tuesday: What's open and what's closed
Several pro-Kannada organizations and farmer associations have called for a Bengaluru bandh (shutdown) on Tuesday to protest the Karnataka government's decision to allocate Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, per Hindustan Times.
24 Sep 2023
Janata Dal (Secular)Karnataka: Setback for JD(S), Muslim leaders resign over BJP alliance
The Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) has faced a setback after two Muslim leaders left the party after it decided to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
23 Sep 2023
Tamil NaduCauvery row: Farmers, pro-Kannada outfits stage protest in Karnataka's Mandya
Pro-Kannada outfits and farmer organizations in the Mandya district of Karnataka have called for a bandh on Saturday to protest the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA)'s move to release 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.
17 Sep 2023
Sonia GandhiTelangana: Sonia Gandhi to unveil Congress's 6 poll promises today
Senior Congress leader and former party chief Sonia Gandhi will announce the party's six guarantees for Telangana during a public meeting called "Vijaya Bheri" in Thukkuguda on Sunday, The Hindu reported.
15 Sep 2023
Nipah VirusKerala reports sixth Nipah virus case; Karnataka, Rajasthan on alert
Another case of the Nipah virus was confirmed on Friday in Kerala's Kozhikode district after the sample of a 39-year-old man tested positive, taking the total number of cases to six.
14 Sep 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)FIR against Aaj Tak, Sudhir Chaudhary: BJP, Congress trade barbs
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress have crossed swords after the Karnataka Police filed a First Information Report (FIR) against prominent Hindi news channel Aaj Tak and its consulting editor Sudhir Chaudhary for allegedly spreading fake news to incite communal discord.
11 Sep 2023
BengaluruBengaluru: Private transporters go on strike, traffic advisory issued
Transportation disruptions were reported in Bengaluru after the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations went on strike on Monday.
10 Sep 2023
KumaraswamyAim is to defeat Congress: Kumaraswamy on BJP-JD(S) alliance rumors
Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has reportedly dismissed rumors of an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
08 Sep 2023
Lok Sabha ElectionsYediyurappa confirms BJP-JD(S) alliance for 2024 Lok Sabha polls
The Janata Dal (Secular) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have reportedly agreed on an alliance in Karnataka for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said on Friday.
07 Sep 2023
SiddaramaiahAfter Udhayanidhi, Siddaramaiah's comments on temple sparks row
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's recent comments on the dress code in some Hindu temples have fueled an already heated debate.
31 Aug 2023
Tamil NaduCauvery water dispute: Karnataka farmers stage over-night protest
A group of farmers in Karnataka reportedly held a night-long candlelight agitation in the state's Mandya district over an order to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
28 Aug 2023
BengaluruBengaluru: Engineer kills live-in partner using pressure cooker, arrested
A 24-year-old woman was reportedly killed by her live-in partner in Bengaluru, Karnataka, following an altercation over accusations of adultery on Saturday, NDTV reported, quoting police officials.
24 Aug 2023
Tamil NaduCauvery dispute: Karnataka moves SC, says Tamil Nadu's petition untenable
Karnataka has approached the Supreme Court to clarify its stand regarding the release of water from the Cauvery River to Tamil Nadu.
Karnataka: DRDO drone crashes during trial run in Chitradurga
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) crashed in agricultural fields in Karnataka's Chitradurga district on Sunday, ANI reported.
14 Aug 2023
ShoppingMust-buy souvenirs to remember your trip to Mysuru
Famed for its rich cultural heritage, Mysuru sits just 143 km away from Bengaluru.
05 Aug 2023
TripuraTripura: VHP activists thrash student for objecting to hijab restrictions
Members of a right-wing organization on Friday allegedly beat up a Class 10 student in Tripura for objecting to stopping Muslim girls from entering a school wearing hijab.
02 Aug 2023
FoxconnFoxconn will invest $600mn in Karnataka for iPhone components, chipmaking
Taiwanese contract manufacturing giant Foxconn plans to invest $600 million in two projects in Karnataka, India.
27 Jul 2023
KalaburagiKarnataka: Driver allegedly stops schoolgirls without burqa from boarding bus
A bus driver in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district reportedly refused to let schoolgirls board the vehicle because they were not wearing a burqa.
27 Jul 2023
IndiaVideo: Speeding car crashes into biker, pedestrians in Karnataka's Raichur
In a shocking hit-and-run incident from Raichur in Karnataka, a speeding car reportedly crashed into a biker and then ran over two students walking on the side of the road.
27 Jul 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Delhi to receive more rain, red alert in Mumbai: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a "yellow alert" in Delhi and reported that the national capital would receive moderate rain on Thursday.
25 Jul 2023
H D Deve GowdaKarnataka: JD(S) denies allying with BJP to unseat Congress
Janata Dal (Secular) chief and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Tuesday rubbished speculations about banding together with any other party saying, "There is no question of aligning with anybody."
25 Jul 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)High alert in 6 states amid heavy rainfall forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in six states and a union territory till Wednesday.
24 Jul 2023
MaharashtraBorder dispute: More Maharashtra villages request merger with Karnataka
Around 10 gram panchayats in Kagal block of Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, which borders Karnataka, reportedly passed a unanimous resolution expressing their wish to merge with Karnataka, citing negligence by the Maharashtra government.
