Karnataka: News
05 Sep 2024
InfosysCentre to act against Infosys over onboarding delays of freshers?
The Union Ministry of Labor and Employment has urged the Karnataka government to take action against Bengaluru-based IT giant Infosys, following complaints about delayed onboarding of new recruits.
05 Sep 2024
Punjab National BankKarnataka lifts ban on SBI, PNB after recovering 'embezzled' funds
The Karnataka government has rescinded a previous directive that prohibited its departments from conducting business with the State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB).
04 Sep 2024
Bengaluru PoliceRenukaswamy murder: Kannada actors Darshan, Pavithra Gowda among 17 charged
The Bengaluru police have filed a chargesheet against 17 people, including Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his friend Pavithra Gowda, in the Renukaswamy murder case.
03 Sep 2024
BengaluruKarnataka government declares dengue fever an 'epidemic': What it means
Amid a spike in the number of cases of dengue across the state, the government of Karnataka on Tuesday notified the mosquito-borne disease as an epidemic.
02 Sep 2024
Andhra Pradesh'GOAT' sets box office on fire with ₹4cr advance bookings!
The Greatest of All Time, Thalapathy Vijay's highly anticipated Tamil film, has recorded impressive advance bookings for its first day of release.
30 Aug 2024
Andhra PradeshNani's 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' revives Telugu cinema on Day 1
The action drama Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, which hit theaters on Thursday, has had a promising start at the box office.
29 Aug 2024
AyodhyaAyodhya-like lamp posts in Karnataka's Koppal spark controversy
A controversy has erupted in Koppal district, Karnataka, over the installation of lamp posts similar to those in Ayodhya and Tirumala.
26 Aug 2024
IndiaKarnataka businessman murders doppelganger for insurance money, gets arrested
Muniswamy Gowda, a businessman from Karnataka, has been apprehended for orchestrating the murder of his lookalike to claim insurance benefits.
26 Aug 2024
BengaluruSeven jail officials suspended over VIP treatment to actor Darshan
Seven officials from the Parappana Agrahara Central Jail in Bengaluru have been suspended following allegations of providing special treatment to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa.
24 Aug 2024
UdupiKarnataka: Woman kidnapped, drugged, raped by social media friend
A 21-year-old woman from Udupi district in Karnataka was reportedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted on Friday night by an individual she had met on social media.
22 Aug 2024
Chirag PaswanGovernment considering caste count in next census: Report
The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is reportedly contemplating the inclusion of a caste count in the upcoming Census.
19 Aug 2024
Abhishek Manu SinghviMUDA scam: Court relief for Siddaramaiah as proceedings deferred
The Karnataka High Court has directed the trial court not to take immediate action against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA land scam case.
17 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Entire Cabinet with me': Siddaramaiah reacts to governor's prosecution sanction
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reacted to the prosecution sanction issued against him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment scam.
17 Aug 2024
High CourtKarnataka MUDA scam: What is it and who's involved
Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot has approved the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam.
14 Aug 2024
Punjab National BankWhy Karnataka government has suspended transactions with SBI, PNB
In a dramatic move, the Karnataka government has issued an order to suspend all transactions with the State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB).
12 Aug 2024
BengaluruNo 14-hour workday for techies, says Karnataka IT Secy
The Karnataka government has said there will be no extension of work hours for information technology (IT) sector employees.
11 Aug 2024
Andhra PradeshTungabhadra dam gate collapses; high alert issued along Krishna river
A gate of the Tungabhadra dam in Karnataka was washed away on Saturday night due to the snapping of a chain link, resulting in a sudden release of 35,000 cusec water into the river.
10 Aug 2024
ChildrenAnganwadi workers serve children eggs, take them back after photo-op
Two Anganwadi workers in Karnataka's Koppal district were suspended after a video of them serving eggs to children and then taking them back went viral.
07 Aug 2024
Bengaluru PoliceKarnataka priest suspended for displaying Darshan's photo in temple
A priest in Karnataka, identified as Mallikarjun Swamy, alias Malli, has been suspended for placing a photograph of murder-accused Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa inside the temple's sanctum sanctorum.
06 Aug 2024
IndiaThali prices jump by up to 11% this July
The cost of thalis, a popular meal in India, has seen a significant increase due to inflation.
04 Aug 2024
InfosysInfosys gets relief in ₹3,898 crore FY18 GST case
The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has resolved a tax case involving IT giant Infosys for the fiscal year 2017-18.
02 Aug 2024
BengaluruArmy builds 190-feet-long bridge within 24 hours for Wayanad rescue
The Madras Engineering Group of the Indian Army has successfully built a 190-feet-long Bailey bridge within a single day to assist rescue operations in Kerala's Wayanad district.
02 Aug 2024
LeopardLeopard with two different-colored eyes photographed in Bandipur
A leopard with two different-colored eyes was captured in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve by photographer Dhruv Patil.
01 Aug 2024
Priyank KhargeKarnataka unveils new cyber security policy to combat cybercrimes
The Karnataka government has introduced a comprehensive cyber security policy, aimed at combating increasing rates of cybercrimes and protecting the state's digital infrastructure.
31 Jul 2024
IndiaLost dog travels 250km to return home in Karnataka village
A black indie dog named Maharaj managed to find its way back home after being lost in the pilgrimage town of Pandharpur in South Maharashtra.
26 Jul 2024
BengaluruKarnataka cabinet approves renaming of Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South
The Karnataka state cabinet on has approved the renaming of Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South district, state's Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, HK Patil announced on Friday.
26 Jul 2024
Brihanmumbai Municipal CorporationMumbai cops ask people to 'remain indoors', BMC opens schools
Amid the heavy rains, Mumbai Police on Thursday issued an advisory to the residents urging them to "stay indoors, until essential," on Friday.
21 Jul 2024
SiddaramaiahKarnataka's IT companies propose 14-hour shifts for employees
Information technology (IT) firms in Karnataka have sparked controversy, with a proposal to extend employee work hours to 14 per day.
20 Jul 2024
BengaluruKarnataka government considering 2% cess on movie tickets, OTT subscriptions
The Karnataka government is considering the imposition of a cess on movie tickets and Over-the-Top (OTT) subscription fees to support local cinema and cultural artists.
19 Jul 2024
Andhra PradeshWhat's behind rising cost of tomatoes
Tomato prices in India have soared from ₹10-20 per kilogram to ₹80-100 per kilogram in the monsoon season, putting a significant strain on the weekly budgets of consumers.
18 Jul 2024
AndroidWhatsApp scam alert! How fake e-Challan messages are targeting users
Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK has reported a new scam involving WhatsApp e-Challan messages and malware named 'Maorrisbot.'
18 Jul 2024
Bengaluru'Absolutely shameful': Gauahar Khan lambasts mall for denying farmer entry
In a recent incident that sparked public outrage, a 70-year-old farmer was denied entry into the GT Mall on Magadi Main Road in Bengaluru due to his traditional attire.
18 Jul 2024
InfosysWhat Biocon founder Mazumdar-Shaw said on Karnataka's job quota bill
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder of pharmaceutical titan Biocon, opposed the Karnataka government's now-paused job quota bill.
17 Jul 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka job reservation bill 'temporarily' put on hold after backlash
The Karnataka government has decided to temporarily halt and further examine a bill mandating private companies in the state to allocate a portion of jobs to Kannadigas.
17 Jul 2024
NASSCOMScrap private job reservation for locals: NASSCOM urges Karnataka government
The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), has voiced its apprehension over a recent bill approved by the Karnataka state cabinet.
17 Jul 2024
MB PatilKannadiga quota: Siddaramaiah deletes post on 100% reservation for locals
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday deleted his X post that promised 100% job reservation for Kannadigas in all Group C and Group D positions within private companies.
17 Jul 2024
SiddaramaiahKarnataka: 100% quota for Kannadigas in these private jobs
The Karnataka cabinet, under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has approved a bill requiring all private firms in the state to reserve 100% of Group C and Group D positions for Kannadigas.
15 Jul 2024
ZomatoZomato fined ₹60,000 for not delivering ₹133 momos order
A consumer court in Karnataka has ruled in favor of a woman who did not receive her momos order placed through the food delivery app Zomato in 2023.
15 Jul 2024
Social MediaKarnataka police punishes waterfall-bathing tourists by taking away their clothes
In an unusual move to enforce safety regulations, the Karnataka Police confiscated the clothes of tourists bathing in a waterfall during monsoon season.
10 Jul 2024
Karnataka High CourtKannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa requests home-cooked meals, amenities in jail
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, currently held in judicial custody for a murder case, has petitioned the Karnataka High Court for home-cooked food and other amenities.
