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'I will raise my voice against BS Yediyurappa': Basangouda Patil Yatnal on his expulsion from BJP

Following the expulsion from the BJP, Karnataka MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal criticized the BJP leadership for allowing dynasty politics, questioning the positions held by Yeddyurappa and his sons in the state.... read..

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Karnataka CM urges PM Modi to declare Rani Chennamma's Samadhi a national monument

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting the declaration of Veera Rani Kittur Chennamma's Samadhi in Bailahongala taluk, Belagavi district, as a nationally important monument under The Ancient Monuments... read..

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Karnataka: Man arrested for robbery worth over Rs 3 lakh in Bengaluru

The Bengaluru Police has arrested a man for allegedly breaking into a lodge room and stealing valuables worth Rs 3.15 lakh.... read..

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"Karnataka govt wants to cover up bankruptcy caused by their guarantees": Basavaraj Bommai on milk price hike

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Basavaraj Bommai has criticised the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government over the milk price hike, claiming the increase is a tactic to cover up the financial troubles caused by their gua... read..

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Bengaluru: Big Boss Kannada contestants arrested for filming video using machetes

Popular Big Boss Kannada contestants Vinay Gowda and Rajath Kishan were arrested after a viral video featuring them holding machetes was shared on the internet, said an official on Friday.... read..

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ISL: Semi-final berth at stake as Mumbai City FC look to further strong playoffs record against hosts Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru FC (BFC) will host Mumbai City FC (MCFC) at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 pm IST in the first single-legged knockout game of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 playoffs, as per the ISL press release.... read..

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"These 4 rupess are going to farmers": Karnataka Milk Federation defends milk price hike

Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) Chairman Bheema Naik on Thursday defended the move of the state government to increase the price of Nandini milk by Rs 4 per litre, stating that the additional cost will go directly to the farmers.... read..

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Karnataka: Bengaluru Court rejects Ranya Rao's bail plea in gold smuggling case

The 64th CCH Sessions Court in Bengaluru has rejected the bail application of Ranya Rao in connection with a gold smuggling case. The court issued its order on Thursday.... read..

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Karnataka: Gold dealer sent to DRI custody, bail hearing for Ranya Rao in gold smuggling case today

Gold dealer Sahil Jain, who allegedly helped actor Ranya Rao sell smuggled gold, has been sent to DRI custody till March 29.... read..

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"Adjustment politics will ruin BJP:" Expelled MLA Basanagouda Patil alleges dual standards in party

Expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda R Patil has expressed strong criticism over the internal functioning of the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging that "politically ambitious individuals and proponents of adjustment politics" caused significant setbacks to the par... read..

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Karnataka: Milk prices to increase by Rs 4 per litre from April 1, BJP slams move

The Karnataka government on Thursday announced an increase in the selling price of Nandini milk and curd by Rs 4 per litre, effective from April 1. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting held by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.... read..

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Karnataka: MBA intern found dead in Belagavi PG, police probe underway

A 24-year-old MBA intern was found dead in her paying guest (PG) accommodation in Belagavi's Nehru Nagar, police said on Wednesday... read..

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"Unable to debate or reason": Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge defends reservation for minority contractors

Karnataka Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, has defended the state government's move to extend reservations in civil work contracts, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading misinform... read..

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"Foundation of democracy built on right to speak": Priyank Kharge supports Kunal Kamra

Karnataka Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, voiced his support for stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra.... read..

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Kannada actors Vinay Gowda and Rajath Kishan arrested in arms act case

Bigg Boss Kannada fame Vinay Gowda and Rajath Kishan have been arrested by the Karnataka police under sections of the Arms Act, 1959 (U/s-25(1B)(B)) of the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita (BNS), according to police officials.... read..

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"No complaint registered yet...": Karnataka Home Minister on honey trap row

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said that no complaint had been registered in connection with the alleged honey trapping controversy.... read..

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AI to be used to deliver property documents to doorsteps and identify illegal construction: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday announced that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) would use artificial intelligence to deliver property documents to the doorstep and to identify illegal constructions.... read..

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"Will discuss with legal team, CM for next course of action": Karnataka Home Minister on alleged honey-trap scandal

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday assured that necessary action will be taken once the legal team and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah discuss the alleged honey-trapping of public servants and lawmakers.... read..

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BJP leaders in Bengaluru protest against Dy CM DK Shivakumar's statement on Constitution

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Monday staged a protest against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on his reported statement on the Constitution.... read..

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BJP trying to twist my remarks, consulting legal experts: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday slammed the BJP over its protest on his purported remarks relating to the Constitution and said Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to twist his remarks and he is consulting his legal team.... read..

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Siddaramaiah should remove DK Shivakumar from cabinet: Karnataka BJP leader

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Monday demanded that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should immediately sack his deputy DK Shivakumar over his reported remarks pertaining to the Constitution.... read..

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22 members of Hakkipikki tribal community fined in Gabon for allegedly having fraudulent documents

Twenty-two members of the Hakkipikki tribal community from Channagiri taluk of Davangere, Karnataka, were fined and ordered to leave the African country Gabon due to the new government policies.... read..

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DK Shivakumar slams BJP for 'fake news' over remarks on Constitution, threatens breach of privilege case

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) amid an escalating row over his alleged remarks on the Constitution, accusing the party of misquoting him and spreading fake news.... read..

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"Unfortunate...": Karnataka BJP chief slams Shivakumar over his remarks on Constitution

Terming Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar reported remarks about changing" the Constitution' "unfortunate," Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Monday urged the latter to go through his statement.... read..

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Never said we would change the Constitution; BJP carrying out propaganda as part of its political conspiracy: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday accused the BJP of twisting his remarks on the Constitution to spread disinformation, denying claims that he advocated changing the Constitution and warned of legal action against those spreading mis... read..

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College in Bengaluru announces holiday on Mohanlal starrer 'L2: Empuraan' release day

Mohanlal starrer 'L2: Empuraan' is all set to hit the theatres on March 27. To celebrate the release of the film, Good Shepherd College in Bengaluru have announced a holiday for students.... read..

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Ranya Rao case: 10-15 people were questioned, final report likely to be submitted today, says official

The final report in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case is likely to be submitted today, Karnataka Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta, said on Monday.... read..

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DK Shivakumar meets Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar at his residence

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday met veteran actress Shabana Azmi and legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar at his residence in Sadashivanagar.... read..

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"Suspension was undemocratic": Jagadish Shettar urges Karnataka Speaker to withdraw suspension order of 18 BJP MLAs

BJP MP Jagadish Shettar said on Sunday termed the suspension of 18 BJP MLAs from the state assembly for six months as "undemocratic" and urged the speaker to withdraw the order. He also appealed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to initiate the withdrawal of... read..

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Karnataka: 3-year-old dies after tree falls on her amid heavy rains in Bengaluru

A 3-year-old girl died on Saturday after a tree fell on her amid heavy rain in Pulakeshi Nagar of Bengaluru city, officials said on Sunday.... read..

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"Those who advocate the Ganga-Jamuni culture never thought of bringing Dara Shikoh forward": RSS General Secy Dattatreya Hosabale

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday slammed the advocates for the Ganga-Jamuni culture, which promotes harmony between different cultures, but never considered Aurangzeb's brother Dara Shikoh a hero.... read..

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"No detentions made, taken to Freedom Park": Bengaluru Police Commissioner on Pro-Kannada activists protest

Pro Kannada organisation held a 12 hour bandh in various parts of the state on Saturday to protest the incidents of violence against Kannadigas. Several activists alleged that the police had prevented them from a peaceful protest.... read..

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Karnataka: Dy CM DK Shivakumar performs cauvery aarti in Bengaluru

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with several other ministers, participated in the Cauvery Aarti in Bengaluru on Friday, offering prayers to the sacred river.... read..

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BJP and RSS work based on mutual trust: Sah Sarkaryawah Arun Kumar

Arun Kumar, RSS Sah Sarkaryawah, on Saturday asserted that there are no differences between the BJP and RSS and that both organisations work based on based on mutual trust.... read..

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"Love Jihad is going on in whole country": BJP's B Y Vijayendra criticizes reservation based on religion

Karanataka BJP President, B Y Vijayendra addressing a press conference on Saturday, voiced strong concerns about religion-based reservation, the suspension of MLAs, and what he described as "Love Jihad" happening across the country.... read..

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One dead, another injured as 100-feet chariot falls during festival in Bengaluru rural

A tragic incident occurred during a festival in Anekal, Bengaluru rural, when a 100-feet chariot fell, resulting in one fatality and leaving another person injured, police said on Saturday.... read..

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"State govt using Police to suppress us": Chairman of Labour Council on Karnataka Bandh

Pro-Kannada groups' are holding 12-hour statewide bandh across the state in protest against the alleged assault on a bus conductor in Belagavi for not speaking Marath. The Pro-Kannada groups claim they are being stopped by the satet police.... read..

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RSS calls to stand in solidarity with Hindu society of Bangladesh, expresses concern on violence against minorities

Expressing concern on violence against the Hindu and other minorities in Bangladesh, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday called to stand in solidarity with the Hindu Society of the neighbouring country.... read..

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Loose talk regarding delimitation is not desirable: Congress' Veerappa Moily

Congress leader M Veerappa Moily on Saturday criticised the "loose talk" regarding delimitation and said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah's assurance that parliamentary seats of southern states will not be reduced is not enough to allay the concerns ex... 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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