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Hijab-saffron controversy erupts again in Karnataka's college

A fresh controversy has erupted at the CG Bellad Government First Grade College in Akki Alur village of Haveri district in Karnataka, after groups of students arrived in classrooms wearing Hijabs and saffron shawls, prompting renewed tensions on campus.... read..

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"It is my watch, my affidavit; what do they know?": Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar slams BJP

Reiterating that he had clearly and transparently stated everything about the expensive watches he owns, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that the BJP knows nothing about it.... read..

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Karnataka: Don't build organisations on caste lines, build it for all, says DK Shivakumar to women govt employees

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President DK Shivakumar has urged women not to form organisations along caste lines, but to build inclusive platforms that represent all women.... read..

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"Issue was also raised two months ago": CG Bellad College Principal on Hijab-Saffron controversy in Haveri

A controversy erupted at CG Bellad Government First Grade College in Akki Alur, Haveri district, Karnataka, as students wearing saffron shawls protested against their peers wearing hijabs to class on Friday.... read..

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Karnataka HC rejects former MP Prajwal Revanna's bail plea

Karnataka High Court has rejected expelled Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former MP Prajwal Revanna's plea seeking bail in the life sentence granted to him in connection with a rape case.... read..

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Myntra set to hit 200 million Annual Active Users in 2025; 50% of the active customer base is Gen Z

Reflecting the burgeoning premium e-lifestyle adoption across India, Myntra is set to hit ~200 million Annual Active Users by the close of 2025.... read..

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Pincode to focus exclusively on B2B business solutions for merchants

Pincode, a subsidiary of PhonePe, today announced that moving forward it will focus exclusively on expanding its B2B Business Solutions for offline shops, and will be winding down its B2C shopping app.... read..

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Bengaluru Police to organise Vintage car rally to raise awareness against drug abuse

The Bengaluru City Police, in collaboration with the Vintage Car Owners' Association, is organising a Vintage Car and Bike Rally on Sunday, 7th December 2025, to create awareness about the growing menace of drug abuse and drug peddling.... read..

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"I don't feel we should differentiate between men and women...": Karnataka Dy CM backs menstrual leave policy

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Thursday responded to opposition to the state's menstrual leave policy, emphasising equality and empowerment for women. He stated that the government is committed to promoting equality and doesn't believe in differenti... read..

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From Rs 10 pocket money to Kreeda Ratna: Remarkable journey of Kho Kho Champion Gowtham MK

A decade and a half of relentless struggles, triumphs, and turbulent moments flashed through the memory of Gowtham MK, the dedicated Kho Kho athlete, as he stood proudly receiving the prestigious Kreeda Ratna Award from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.... read..

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Bengaluru: 1,143 kg red sandalwood worth ?1 crore seized; one arrested, three cars recovered

Bengaluru Police seized 1,143 kg of red sandalwood and three cars worth ?1 crore and arrested one person involved in an inter-state smuggling racket operating across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, officials said.... read..

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PhonePe's Pincode to focus exclusively on B2B business solutions for merchants

Pincode, a subsidiary of PhonePe, today announced that moving forward it will focus exclusively on expanding its B2B Business Solutions for offline shops, and will be winding down its B2C shopping app.... read..

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Bengaluru Commissioner of Police gets bomb threat on email, probe underway

The Commissioner of Police of Bengaluru City received a bomb threat on his official email id on Sunday. The threat was targeted at the Kempegowda International Airport, along with various malls in Bengaluru city, officials said.... read..

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"Let him go," says Siddaramaiah as his deputy leaves for Delhi amid power-tussle over CM post

As his deputy DK Shivakumar flies to Delhi amid the ongoing power-tussle over the CM post, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that he will only visit the national capital to meet top Congress leaders after being called by the party hi... read..

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"Will go only after receiving call": Siddaramaiah on Shivakumar meeting party high command in Delhi amid power tussle

With Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar set to meet with the Congress high command amid the power tussle over the CM's chair in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated that "so far he has not received a call" from the party leadership... read..

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Why don't you ask RSS about their funding?: Priyank Kharge dismisses controversy over Siddaramaiah's expensive watch

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday dismissed the controversy over the luxury watches worn by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, saying that it was the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) that should be asked about its sourc... read..

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Complaint filed against Ranveer Singh in Bengaluru for allegedly hurting "religious feelings" amid 'Kantara' row

A complaint has been filed against actor Ranveer Singh for allegedly hurting the feelings of the people of Karnataka with his mimicry of actor Rishab Shetty's character from the film 'Kantara: Chapter 1' at the closing ceremony of the International Film F... read..

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"Will attend marriage function, small meetings": DK Shivakumar leaves for Delhi amid tussle over CM post

Amid the ongoing tussle over the Chief Minister post, speculations in political circles have intensified after Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar flew to Delhi on Wednesday afternoon.... read..

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"Difference resolved," says Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwara on CM tussle

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parmeshwara on Wednesday said he does not wish to comment further on recent political differences, stating that any minor issues have been resolved.... read..

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DK Shivakumar-Siddaramiah affirm commitment to 'good governance' over Idli-Nati Chicken breakfast

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Deputy CM DK Shivakumar at his residence over a second breakfast meeting between the two amid the speculated power tussle between the two for the Chief Ministerial post.... read..

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"Rahul Gandhi will not be bothered even if he's put in jail, but vendetta politics is not good": DK Shivakumar on National Herald case

Accusing the Centre of pursuing "political vendetta" against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar alleged that central investigative agencies were being "misused" to target him in the National Herald case.... read..

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Razorpay gets RBI's cross-border license to boost global payments from India

Payments and banking platform Razorpay for Businesses on Tuesday announced that it has secured the Payment Aggregator - Cross Border (PA-CB) license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).... read..

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With truce on Menu, DK Shivakumar hosts Siddaramiah for second breakfast meet

As Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah meets Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over breakfast amid a speculated power tussle, Home Minister G Parameshwara acknowledged the stir, saying people have different aspirations and they express them at the right time.... read..

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'DK Shivakumar to be CM if high command says': Siddaramaiah reaffirms unity after breakfast meeting

Following the second breakfast meeting with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, CM Siddaramaiah on Tuesday reaffirmed that the Congress leaders are "united" and will run the Congress government together.... read..

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Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar, CM Siddaramaiah expected to meet today over breakfast to resolve power tussle in Karnataka

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has invited Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for a breakfast meeting at his residence on Tuesday morning, Shivakumar's office said, amid the ongoing power struggle within the Karnataka Congress.... read..

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"May his soul attain peace": DK Shivakumar expresses grief over demise of veteran Congress leader RV Devaraj

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has expressed deep grief over the death of senior Congress leader and former Chikkapete MLA RV Devaraj, who passed away after suffering a heart attack in Mysuru.... read..

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"Only breakfast Ministry active, rest on permanent fast": JDS' Nikhil Kumaraswamy tears into Congress on power struggle crisis

Amid the ongoing power struggle in the Karnataka Congress, JD(S) MLA Nikhil Kumar took a dig at the leadership on Tuesday, criticising the repeated breakfast meetings between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.... read..

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"Free entertainment without paying any tax": BJP's S Suresh Kumar on leadership rift in Karnataka

BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar on Monday mocked the reported leadership rift in Karnataka, calling it "free entertainment without paying any tax."... read..

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Siddaramaiah terms latest National Herald FIR "vendetta politics", claims institutions being weaponised against Oppn voices

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday criticised the Centre over the latest FIR in the National Herald case, calling it an example of "vendetta politics".... read..

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"There is a limit to harassment:" Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on National Herald Case

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday alleged that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi are being subjected to harassment in the National Herald money laundering case, asserting that "there is a limit to the harassment."... read..

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Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar invites CM Siddaramaiah for breakfast tomorrow amid power tussle

Amid the ongoing power tussle in Karnataka's Congress leadership, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has invited Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for breakfast at his residence on Tuesday morning, according to a statement by Shivakumar's office.... read..

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SDAL signs deal with CSIR-NAL to develop indigenous 150 kg loitering munition UAV

Solar Defence & Aerospace Ltd (SDAL) on Sunday signed a collaborative agreement with CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) for the design and development of a next-generation 150 kg class Loitering Munition - UAV (LM-UAV).... read..

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"I know my limits, no differences between CM Siddaramaiah and me": DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said all is well within the state Congress ranks and there is no difference of opinion between him and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.... read..

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"Significant milestone towards self-reliant defence systems": SDAL hails collaborative agreement with CSIR-NAL

Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd (SDAL) called the collaborative agreement with CSIR-National Aeronautical Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) for the design and development of a 150 kg-class Loitering Munition UAV (LM-UAV) a milestone towards self-reliance in defence... read..

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"Delhi is like temple; we go there whenever needed": DK Shivakumar amid leadership stir

Amidst a stir over a leadership change in the Congress government in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday hinted at a visit to Delhi, saying state party leaders will go if needed.... read..

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"I am very glad that CM, DCM have come together...": Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad

Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad on Sunday welcomed the recent development in the state's CM tussle, stating he's glad to see the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar putting aside their differences.... read..

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"Big leader, doesn't need any support...": Karnataka Dy CM responds to HD Kumaraswamy's comments on Vokkaliga seers

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday responded to Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy's comments on Vokkaliga seers supporting him for the Chief Minister's post.... read..

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Veteran Kannada actor Umesh passes away at 80

Veteran actor Mysore Srikantayya Umesh, fondly known as Umesh, has passed away. He was 80.... read..

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DK Shivakumar meets Siddarmaiah for breakfast in effort to resolve CM chair tussle in Karnataka

Amid the power tussle over the Chief Minister's post in Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar are meeting for breakfast on Saturday, intending to get closer to resolving the ongoing power crisis within the party. Following his breakfast m... read..

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Amid tussle over CM post, Siddaramaiah invites Shivakumar for breakfast; Moily urges central leadership to step in immediately

The tussle in Karnataka amid speculation of a power-sharing formula involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar has caused concern among Congress leaders in the state and is likely to be discussed by the central leaders after the pa... read..

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PM Modi visits Karnataka, Goa; urges people to take nine resolves including water conservation, uplifting poor and adopting Swadeshi

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme at Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi and 550th-year celebration of the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Goa and urged people to take nine resolves including wa... read..

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No coordination between CM Siddaramiah and Deputy CM, don't know who is CM: BJP's R Ashoka

Amid speculation over a potential change in Karnataka's leadership, Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly and BJP MLA R Ashoka claimed that there was no coordination between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and... read..

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Nothing happens in breakfast meetings except fights: Karnataka LoP takes dig at Congress on CM post tussle

Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly and BJP MLA R Ashoka on Saturday took a dig at the power struggle within the Congress party between Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.... read..

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"I'm also an aspirant for ministerial post": Congress MLA Vitthal Dondiba's claim amid Karnataka leadership tussle

Amid the leadership tussle within Congress in Karnataka, Congress MLA from Nagthan, Vitthala Katakadhonda, asserted his claim for a ministership on Saturday.... read..

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"We have conveyed our message to Congress workers," DK Shivakumar, after breakfast meeting with CM Siddaramaiah

Following the meeting with CM Siddaramaiah amid ongoing tussle speculation within the Karnataka Congress, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday stressed that both the politicians have conveyed their message to the Congress workers.... read..

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CISF foils attempt to smuggle cigarette consignment at Hyderabad Airport

The Central Industrial Security Force vigilance team on Friday intercepted two Indian nationals at the arrival area of Hyderabad Airport after they were found loitering suspiciously with trolley bags and oversized cartons, as per a release.... read..

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High command will decide everything: Congress MLA Shivaganga Basavaraj on Karnataka CM post tussle

After Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy DK Shivakumar reaffirmed the Congress party's cohesion and unity on Saturday, Shivaganga Basavaraj, a close aide of Shivakumar, made it clear that the Congress party's high command will decide the... read..

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Supporters in Tumkur hold puja, human chain urging Congress not to replace Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

A wave of public demonstrations erupted in Tumkur on Saturday as scores of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's supporters gathered to oppose any move by the Congress high command to change the state's leadership. The day-long show of solidarity featured a serie... read..

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Deccan Gold Mines in dialogue with Kabul to extract minerals from its mines

Deccan Gold Mines Ltd has entered into dialogues with potential partners in Kabul to tap into the Afghanistan's mineral resources, including lithium, rare earth minerals, and gold, Managing Director Hanuma Prasad told ANI.... read..

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"United over breakfast, but Congress divided as a whole": Nikhil Kumaraswamy on leadership tussle in Karnataka

Janata Dal (Secular) MLA Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Congress in Karnataka, alleging that the party's ongoing leadership tussle has come at the cost of governance and public welfare.... read..

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Karnataka High Court allows Shanth Kumar to contest KSCA Presidential election after Rs 200 dues row

The High Court of Karnataka has permitted KN Shanth Kumar to contest the upcoming Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) elections for the post of President. His nomination, which had earlier been rejected by the Returning Officer over non-payment of ... read..

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