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"Where is genuineness to safeguard interests of common, poor people?": Kumaraswamy on BPL card row

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday questioned the Congress government's genuineness in safeguarding the interests of the common and poor people in Karnataka after the state government decided to review eligibility for Below Poverty Line (BPL) card ... read..

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"We welcome industries who create jobs in our state": Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has assured the industry that the government would extend all the support to industrialists if they create more employment in the state.... read..

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets UK envoy Lindy Cameron, highlights state's "highly progressive" industry policy

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met with British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron on Wednesday on the sidelines of the ongoing Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024.... read..

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Karnataka Lokayukta conducts multiple raids in state

Karnataka Lokayukta, the state's anti-corruption agency has been conducting raids at several places spread across several units or districts in the state on Thursday.... read..

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Karnataka: Four-time MLA Manohar Tahasildar passes away at 78

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Karnataka Minister Manohar Tahasildar passed away on Monday in a private hospital in Bengaluru at the age of 78.... read..

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Karnataka Govt to reissue wrongly cancelled BPL cards: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, speaking to ANI on Wednesday, stated that the government would reissue Below Powerty Line (BPL) cards to eligible families if they had been cancelled in error.... read..

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Karnataka: Lokayukta recovers huge cache of cash, jewellery, watches during multiple raids in state

A huge cache of cash, jewellery, watches and monuments have been recovered during the raids that were conducted by Karnataka Lokayukta earlier today.... read..

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"Eligible BPL cards won't be cancelled": Karnataka Food Minister KH Muniyappa

Amid the chaos over the Karnataka government cancelling ration (below poverty line) cards, state Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa on Thursday assured that the BPL cards of families that remain eligible would not be cancelled.... read..

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Unlocking Talent: How RCB camps shape future cricket stars

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is not just about star-studded lineups and unforgettable moments on the field--it is about nurturing talent and transforming careers too.... read..

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Karnataka: Naxal leader Vikram Gowda gunned down in encounter

The Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) on Monday night reportedly gunned down a Naxal leader Vikram Gowda in Karnataka's Udupi district, officials said, adding that the operations were carried out late-night in the dense forests of Thingalamakki Peete Bailu located a... read..

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Karnataka unveils India's first GCC policy at Bengaluru Tech Summit

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday unveiled India's first Global Capability Centers (GCC) policy at the 27th Edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2024, paving the way for a future of innovation, growth, and sustainable development.... read..

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Karnataka: "Congress and its schemes always been pro-poor," says DK Shivakumar accuses BJP of 'nitpicking'

Stating that the Congress party and its schemes have always been pro-poor, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday accused the Opposition of nitpicking.... read..

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"Don't show step-motherly treatment": Karnataka Minister to PM Modi, Amit Shah on Centre's reduced fund allocation

Karnataka Agriculture Minister N Chaluvaraya Swamy on Tuesday lashed out at the central government for the reduced fund allocation to the state and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of showing "step-motherly treatment"... read..

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"Three others absconding": Karnataka Minister Parameshwara on Naxal encounter

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said that three other people accompanying Naxal leader Vikram Gowda, who was gunned down by Karnataka police in Udupi district on the night of November 18, have escaped and police are on the hunt for them.... read..

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Karnataka: 6 Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Chitradurga for illegal infiltration and settlement

As many as 6 Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended on November 18 near Holalkere Road of Chitradurga city for illegal infiltration and settlement.... read..

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Omkar Salvi appointed as RCB's new bowling coach ahead of IPL 2025 season

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday, announced the appointment of Omkar Salvi as the bowling coach of the men's team, according to a release from the franchise.... read..

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"Not taking away anyone's food, only reviewing eligibility of BPL card holders": DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday lashed out at the BJP for "politicising the government's decision to review eligibility for Below Poverty Line (BPL) card holders".... read..

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Karnataka: 3 students drown in pool in Mangaluru; resort owner, manager arrested

Police have arrested the owner and the manager of a resort in Mangaluru, in connection with the drowning of three students from Mysuru at a private beach resort, a senior police official said.... read..

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"We are planning to file suit against this": CM Siddaramaiah on PM Modi's "looting" remarks against state

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "looted" allegation and said that the statement is to mislead the people to get votes and he is planning to file a suit against it.... read..

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Karnataka Home Minister accuses BJP of continuing Operation Lotus

Karnataka Home Affairs Minister G Parameshwara on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of continuing Operation Lotus in the state. He said that the BJP was still trying to buy MLAs and held these attempts as being "true" based on the statement ... read..

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Only ineligible BPL cards to be retrieved: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday clarified that only ineligible Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards will be retrieved, and there will be no impact on eligible cardholders.... read..

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Olympians, Experts advocate for grassroots sports at SFA Championships Bengaluru

The importance of grassroots sports took centre stage as Olympians and experts came together for "From The Ground Up" a panel discussion held alongside the ongoing SFA (Sports for All) Championships in Bengaluru.... read..

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Karnataka has gone bankrupt due to Congress govt's financial mismanagement: HD Kumaraswamy

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday slammed the Congress government in Karnataka, alleging that the state has gone bankrupt due to financial mismanagement and improper administration.... read..

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Kumaraswamy accuses Karnataka government of being 'silent' on former Speaker's land 'encroachment'

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday lashed out at the Congress-led Karnataka government and the State Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre for remaining "silent" on the alleged encroachment of forest land in Srinivaspur taluk by former Speaker Ramesh Kumar.... read..

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Bengaluru Tech Summit to kickstart from Nov 19

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge announced on Saturday that the 27th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2024 will commence on November 19.... read..

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Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar confident of Maha Vikas Aghadi victory in Maharashtra elections

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Saturday predicted that Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra would win more than 165 to 170 seats.... read..

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Karnataka govt orders SIT probe into COVID-19 "misamangement"

Karnataka government ordered to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic by the previous BJP government in the state.... read..

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Centre is committed to tribal communities' welfare: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday said that the Centre is committed to the welfare and development of tribal communities.... read..

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"Try to win elections on PM Modi's achievements, instead of hatred": Priyank Kharges lashes out at Yogi Adityanath

Karnataka Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday came down heavily on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the latter's remarks against Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge who accused the senior leader of "vote bank politics." H... read..

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Siddaramiah, Congress reitrate claim that BJP offered Rs 50 crores each to Congress MLAs to destabilise Karnataka govt

The ruling Congress government in Karnataka has upped the ante on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's claims that the BJP offered Rs 50 crores each to 50 Congress MLAs to destabilise the Karnataka government during the alleged 'poaching' attempts, dubbed as 'Op... read..

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No one can remove reservation: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge reacts to PM Modi's allegation

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge stressed that no one can remove the reservation and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he himself is the one to protect the reservation. He was reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegation that the C... read..

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Karnataka: Deputy CM Shivakumar refutes reports of govt imposing 'green cess' on water bills

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has refuted the reports claiming that the state government is considering imposing a green cess on water bills in towns and cities, and termed it "bogus news" spread by the Bharatiya Janata Party.... read..

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"BJP tried to destabilise govt by offering Rs 50 crores, couldn't succeed," claims Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tried to destabilise the government by offering Rs 50 crores to 50 Congress MLAs.... read..

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