Karnataka: News
02 May 2024
Rahul Gandhi'PM Modi asking votes for rapist Prajwal Revanna': Rahul Gandhi
Congress heavyweight Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for supporting Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna, who is currently embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal.
02 May 2024
H D Deve GowdaPrajwal's 'sex scandal': Lookout notice issued against Deve Gowda's grandson
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Karnataka government has issued a lookout circular against the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) MP and grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, Prajwal Revanna.
01 May 2024
H D Deve GowdaPrajwal Revanna breaks silence amid sexual abuse allegations
Suspended Janata Dal (Secular) MP and grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, Prajwal Revanna has publicly addressed the ongoing scandal surrounding videos of him assaulting multiple women for the first time.
30 Apr 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Severe heatwave sweeps across India, prompting warnings and closures
India is grappling with an intense heatwave, with temperatures reaching a scorching 45°C on Monday.
29 Apr 2024
H D Deve GowdaExplained: Deve Gowda's grandson Prajwal, son Revanna's 'sex scandal'
Amid the Lok Sabha elections, former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Deve Gowda's grandson, Prajwal Revanna, and his son, HD Revanna are facing allegations of sexual harassment and stalking.
28 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiRahul Gandhi insulted Maharajas but ignored Nawabs' atrocities: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday of insulting India's Rajas and Maharajas while remaining silent on the atrocities committed by Nawabs, Nizams, Sultans, and Badshahs.
22 Apr 2024
Amit MalviyaHiremath murder: BJP-Congress clash as father says Karnataka Police 'negligent'
The murder of a Congress councillor's daughter in Hubballi for allegedly rejecting a man's proposal has triggered a political row in Karnataka, ahead of general elections.
21 Apr 2024
BengaluruPM Modi, Siddaramaiah clash over Bengaluru water crisis
The water crisis in Bengaluru has become a bone of contention between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
20 Apr 2024
Love JihadKarnataka: Brutal murder of Congress corporator's daughter sparks political controversy
The murder of Neha Hiremath, the 23-year-old daughter of a Congress corporator, has ignited a political feud between the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka.
13 Apr 2024
BengaluruBJP destroyed Ambedkar's Constitution, will not win 200 seats: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of destroying the constitution drafted by BR Ambedkar.
13 Apr 2024
SiddaramaiahBJP 'offered ₹50 crore' to Congress MLAs, claims Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to carry out an 'Operation Lotus.'
11 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Lok Sabha elections 3rd phase: Schedule for filing nominations announced
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that the commencement of the nomination process for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections will begin on Friday.
11 Apr 2024
Ajay DevgnPlagiarism row: 'Maidaan' hit with stay order in Mysore
The biographical Hindi film Maidaan, which was released nationwide on Thursday (April 11), has become embroiled in plagiarism allegations.
09 Apr 2024
BengaluruDouble trouble: Bengaluru tackles heatwave amid water crisis
The soaring temperatures have compounded Bengaluru's challenges, exacerbating its existing struggle with severe water scarcity.
08 Apr 2024
Supreme Court Of India'Let there not be contest...': SC on Centre-states fund row
The Supreme Court on Monday called for unity between the central and state governments, expressing concern over recent disputes requiring its intervention.
03 Apr 2024
Bengaluru'Child died of shock': Police's chargesheet against Bengaluru CEO Suchana
The Goa Police has filed a chargesheet against AI start-up CEO Suchana Seth, accused of murdering her four-year-old son about four months ago.
02 Apr 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Mysuru Maharaja' Yaduveer Wadiyar 'doesn't own house, car or land'
Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, the successor to Mysuru's erstwhile royal lineage, has recently made his assets public.
30 Mar 2024
Congress PartyOutrage after Congress MLA passes sexist remark on BJP leader
Senior Congress MLA Shamanur Shivashankarappa has sparked a debate with his comments on Gayathri Siddeshwara, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Davangere parliamentary seat in Karnataka.
25 Mar 2024
Amit Shah2024 polls: Mining baron, Karnataka MLA Janardhan Reddy rejoins BJP
Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, former Karnataka minister and mining magnate G Janardhana Reddy has returned to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
25 Mar 2024
BengaluruBengaluru: 22 households fined for wasting Cauvery water
Amid an escalating water crisis, authorities in Bengaluru have levied fines totaling Rs. 1.1 lakh on households for squandering the precious resource.
21 Mar 2024
BengaluruCan aerators halt Bengaluru water crisis by curbing wastage?
Bengaluru—known as India's Silicon Valley—is experiencing one of the biggest water crises in its history
20 Mar 2024
BengaluruScanty rainfall, empty reservoirs: What has caused Bengaluru's water crisis
Bengaluru has been battling a severe drinking water crisis for almost a month.
20 Mar 2024
H D Deve GowdaLok Sabha polls: BJP-JD(S) finalize seat-sharing agreement in Karnataka
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has finalized a seat-sharing agreement with the Janata Dal (Secular), or JD(S), led by HD Deve Gowda, in Karnataka for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
19 Mar 2024
Tejasvi SuryaBJP's Tejasvi Surya detained amid protests over Bengaluru shopkeeper assault
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya was detained on Tuesday in Bengaluru for participating in a demonstration.
19 Mar 2024
BS YediyurappaCID searches ex-CM Yediyurappa's Bengaluru residence in POCSO case: Report
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday carried out a search at the Bengaluru residence of former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in connection with a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, the Hindustan Times reported
15 Mar 2024
BengaluruBengaluru water crisis: Residents shift to online classes, disposable utensils
India's Silicon Valley, Bengaluru, is grappling with a severe water crisis.
15 Mar 2024
Narendra Modi2024 polls: Why Southern states are significant for Modi-led BJP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems to be focusing his attention toward Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh recently.
15 Mar 2024
BS YediyurappaYediyurappa booked for sexually assaulting minor; former CM denies allegation
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yediyurappa (81) has been booked under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl at his Bengaluru residence on February 2.
13 Mar 2024
Union Health MinistryKerala sees mumps outbreak; over 2,500 cases reported in March
Kerala is witnessing a mumps outbreak with the state reporting over 2,500 of the infection cases alone.
13 Mar 2024
National Investigation Agency (NIA)Bengaluru Rameshwaram cafe blast: NIA detains man who 'met' suspect
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday detained a person linked to the Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, according to reports.
11 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi inaugurates Haryana section of India's first 8-lane expressway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway, which was constructed at an approximate cost of Rs. 4,100 crore.
10 Mar 2024
Electric VehiclesKarnataka imposes 10% lifetime tax on high-end EVs: Here's why
The Karnataka government has revealed a new policy that imposes a 10% lifetime tax on high-end electric vehicles (EVs) during registration, according to the Economic Times.
09 Mar 2024
BengaluruKarnataka imposes Rs. 5,000 fine for washing car: Here's why
In response to ongoing water crisis, the Karnataka government has implemented a Rs. 5,000 fine for washing cars with drinking water.
08 Mar 2024
BengaluruBengaluru blast: Rameshwaram Cafe to reopen today, Siddaramaiah to attend
Almost a week after witnessing a low-intensity explosion, the famous Rameshwaram Cafe in the Whitefield area of Karnataka's Bengaluru is reportedly all set to reopen on Friday at 6:00pm.
07 Mar 2024
BengaluruAs Bengaluru suffers worst-ever water crisis, political blame game ensues
The ongoing water crisis in Bengaluru has sparked a political blame game, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pointing fingers at the Congress's government for poor water management and threatening protests.
07 Mar 2024
BengaluruBengaluru cafe blast: CCTV trail provides new leads
New visuals of the suspect in The Rameshwaram Cafe blast case have emerged a week after the blast in Bengaluru.
05 Mar 2024
National Investigation Agency (NIA)Bengaluru prison radicalization case: NIA conducts searches across 7 states
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at 17 locations across seven states in connection with a case of radicalization of prisoners by a terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Karnataka.
02 Mar 2024
BengaluruBengaluru cafe blast: Suspect ordered rava idli before planting explosives
In the latest development on the blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Karnataka's Bengaluru, police have reportedly revealed that the accused was captured on CCTV cameras ordering rava idli at the restaurant.
29 Feb 2024
DK ShivakumarKarnataka government extends deadline for 60% Kannada signage rule
The Karnataka government has granted a two-week extension for commercial establishments to comply with the 60% Kannada signage rule in Bengaluru.
27 Feb 2024
Congress PartyRS polls: Congress wins 3 seats in Karnataka, BJP 1
The Congress on Tuesday secured three Rajya Sabha seats in Karnataka, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clinched one.
