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BBMP employees stage protest against Karnataka government

Municipal employees from corporations across Karnataka on Tuesday staged a symbolic strike against the State government seeking fulfilment of various demands.... read..

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BJP alleges Congress plot to replace Siddaramaiah, calls CM 'unpopular' amid internal rift

Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra accused the Congress party of planning to remove Chief Minister Siddaramaiah due to internal dissatisfaction among party MLAs.... read..

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RCB moves Karnataka High Court against CAT report on stadium stampede

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has approached the Karnataka High Court against a Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) order blaming the team for the stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives.... read..

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Karnataka: Man arrested for defrauding jewellery shop owner, 3.16 kg gold ornaments, Rs 8.53 lakh cash seized

Police arrested a man for cheating a jewellery shop owner in Jayanagar. The accused took gold bars worth Rs 2.5 crore to make ornaments but did not return them. Police recovered 3.16 kg of gold ornaments and Rs 8.53 lakh in cash from him.... read..

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Sad state of affairs: BJP MP Tajasvi Surya slams Karnataka government over BBMP management

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya on Tuesday took a swipe at the Karnataka government while responding to a journalist's post on 'X', which highlighted the state's financial condition.... read..

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Karnataka: Four juveniles arrested for snatching 472 grams of gold ornaments, mobile phone in Bengaluru

Karnataka Police arrested four juveniles involved in snatching a bag containing 472 grams of gold ornaments and a mobile phone from a woman near Garden City College in KR Puram. The stolen items, along with the two-wheeler used in the crime, worth Rs 50 l... read..

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Protest land acquisition in other states too: Minister MB Patil to Actor Prakash Raj

MB Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries, has urged multilingual actor Prakash Raj to voice his opposition to land acquisition in other states as well, just as he has been doing in Karnataka over the proposed land acquisition in Devanahalli talu... read..

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Covid vaccine not direct cause of heart attacks: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao clarified on Monday that the expert report states the COVID-19 vaccine is not a direct cause of all sudden deaths occurring in Hassan and other districts in the state.... read..

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"Congress MLAs have lost confidence in CM Siddaramaiah...": Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra

Karnataka BJP State President BY Vijayendra on Monday claimed that Congress MLAs have lost confidence in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and so have the people of the state.... read..

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No link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths, finds Karnataka expert panel

A government-appointed expert committee in Karnataka has found no evidence linking COVID-19 infection or vaccination to the recent rise in sudden cardiac deaths in the state.... read..

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Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao criticises Seer's comment backing DK Shivakumar for CM post

Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday criticised the remark made by the Rambhapuri Math seer, who backed Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for the Chief Minister's post.... read..

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Development plans of Greater Bengaluru will be placed in next cabinet meet: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the plan for the development of Greater Bengaluru is being finalised and the same will be placed before the state cabinet in its next meeting.... read..

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"Will take Opposition leaders into confidence on formation of corporations under Greater Bengaluru Authority": DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the Greater Bengaluru Authority report would be placed before the Cabinet after taking Opposition leaders into confidence.... read..

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62 percent of GIM manufacturing investment commitments converted to project applications: MB Patil

Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries, MB Patil, stated on Saturday that Rs 3.4 lakh crore worth of formal project applications have been filed out of the ?5.56 lakh crore investment commitments made for the manufacturing sector during the Gl... read..

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Deputy CM DK Shivakumar deserves higher position, says Rambapuri seer

Karnataka's Rambapuri seer Rajadeshikendra Shivacharya on Sunday praised the efforts of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to strengthen the party and the state and said that the Deputy Chief Minister deserved a higher position after the last elections.... read..

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"CM, I will adhere to party line": DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that it was not wrong for the party workers, people and the seers to desire certain things. However, he stated that he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would adhere to the party line.... read..

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Neeraj sets eyes on defending crown at World Athletics Championships after success at NC Classic

India's javelin spearhead, Neeraj Chopra, has set his eyes on the World Athletics Championships after striking gold at the inaugural NC Classic 2025 here on Saturday, a competition named after him.... read..

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pays tribute to Babu Jagjivan Ram

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday paid floral tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram near the west gate of Vidhana Soudha, as part of a memorial service organised in honour of the late leader's death anniversary.... read..

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Karnataka CM refutes reports of being appointed as Chairman of AICC Advisory Committee; BJP says leadership change imminent

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday clarified the confusion surrounding his appointment as the chairman of the All India Congress Committee's (AICC) Other Backward Classes (OBC) Advisory Council.... read..

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Neeraj Chopra stands victorious at inaugural NC Classic 2025 with 86.18m throw

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra took the top honours in the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, a competition named after him at Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.... read..

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"No development work is happening in Karnataka, Congress MLAs are revolting": LoP R Ashoka

The Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, on Saturday said that no development work is happening in the state, and Congress MLAs are revolting over this fact.... read..

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"Thought I could throw better...": Neeraj after winning the inaugural NC Classic

Following his win at the inaugural NC Classic at Bengaluru, India's world champion and Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra expressed his thoughts on his performance, happy with his win but not entirely satisfied with his throws. He also opened up on actin... read..

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Bengaluru: BJP organises Citizens March; demands early commencement of BMRC yellow line

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'S Bengaluru South unit on Saturday organized a Citizens' march from Lalbagh North gate to Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) headquarters, Shanthinagar demanding the early commencement of the city's metro's yello... read..

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"For this, other athletes will also get the motivation": AFI President praises Neeraj Chopra Classic

Athletics Federation of India (AFI) President Bahadur Singh Sagoo has hailed the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic, calling it an inspiring step that will motivate many athletes across the country.... read..

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"He's the best athlete India has ever ever produced": World Athletics Vice President hails Neeraj Chopra

World Athletics Vice President and former President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Adille Sumariwalla hailed Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, terming him as the best athlete India has ever produced.... read..

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Piyush Goyal highlights Rs 3 lakh crore schemes for research, employment, and startups

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, during an interactive session with industry leaders in Bengaluru, highlighted a series of major policy initiatives aimed at accelerating research, fostering innovation, generating employment, and stren... read..

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"Took me some time to realise whether it was even real": Ranjith Kumar on Neeraj Chopra sponsoring him to attend NC Classic

Ranjith Kumar Ravichandran, a javelin enthusiast from Coimbatore, was left stunned and overwhelmed after Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra responded to his request for financial assistance to attend the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru.... read..

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India poised to become preferred supplier in defence, aerospace sectors: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has expressed confidence that India will become a preferred supplier for defence and aerospace given the great relationships it is creating with many other developed countries and said a lot of design and innovation is happenin... read..

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Tiger deaths in Karnataka: Forest Minister Khandre recommends suspension of 4 forest officials, including DCF

Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has recommended the suspension of four forest officials, including DCF Chakrapani, for alleged negligence and dereliction of duty in connection with the deaths of a tigress and her four cubs in the Male Mahadeshwar... read..

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Neeraj Chopra thanks Karnataka govt for support to NC Classic 2025

Double Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra lavished praise on the Government of Karnataka, the Karnataka Olympic Association (KOA) and the Department of Youth Empowerment & Sports for their continuous support to the Neeraj Chopra Classic -- an iconic momen... read..

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"All this is written in one's destiny": Neeraj Chopra ahead of NC Classic 2025

India's ace Javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra expressed his thoughts on the competition named after himNeeraj Chopra (NC) Classic 2025 tournament, where he said that he has worked really hard for this, and "all this is written i... read..

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Former PKL Champion Akash Shinde ready to chase glory with Bengaluru Bulls

Growing up in the small town of Nashik, Akash Shinde had big dreams but no clear path to follow. No one from his district had ever made it to national-level kabaddi before him.... read..

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Excited for 'Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025', good athletes have come to compete: Neeraj Chopra

The inaugural edition of the 'Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025' is set to bring together a stellar line-up of world-class javelin talent from India and across the globe.... read..

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'Politicians going to a new low': Karnataka HC issues notice in BJP MLC's plea to quash FIR over remarks against Chief Secretary

The Karnataka High Court has issued a notice in response to a petition filed by BJP MLC N Ravikumar, seeking to quash an FIR registered against him for allegedly making derogatory and vulgar remarks against State Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh.... read..

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Congress insulting scientists who developed indigenous COVID vaccines: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday accused the Congress party of "insulting India's scientific achievements" by questioning the efficacy of indigenous COVID-19 vaccines, demanding an apology from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.... read..

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BEML unveils phase-I aerospace SEZ facility in Bengaluru

Reaffirming its commitment to positioning Bengaluru as a global aerospace hub, BEML Limited inaugurated its newly built state-of-the-art warehousing facility, spread over 0.12 acres, at the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) Aerospace Sp... read..

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Neeraj Chopra meets Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru

Ahead of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 in Bengaluru, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra met Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the state capital on Thursday.... read..

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Karnataka IAS Officers' Association condemns BJP MLC N Ravikumar's remarks against Chief Secy

The IAS Officers' Association in Karnataka on Thursday strongly condemned BJP MLC N Ravikumar's "derogatory and offensive remarks" against State Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh and urged the State government to uphold institutional dignity and take promp... read..

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"No dissatisfaction in our party," says MP Rajashekar Hitnal, backing Siddaramaiah as CM for five years

Congress MP Rajashekar Basavaraj Hitnal on Wednesday said that a notice had been issued to Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain and confirmed that further action would be taken against him.... read..

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Karnataka Minister MB Patil meets DK Shivakumar; asserts, 'No differences, united'

Karnataka Minister MB Patil met Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday and discussed preparations for the upcoming cabinet meeting, scheduled to be held in Vijayapura.... read..

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Karnataka Minister Patil submits memorendum seeking sanction of Rs 550 crore to build new reservoir near Babanagar

Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister MB Patil on Thursday submitted a memorandum to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar seeking the sanction of Rs 550 crore to build a reservoir near Babanagar of Vijayapura district under the Tubachi-Babaleshwar ... read..

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Heart attack-related deaths surge in Karnataka's Hassan district, toll reaches 22 in 40 days

Karnataka's Hassan district is in the grip of a worrying surge in heart attack-related deaths, with four more lives lost on June 30, taking the number of deaths to 22 in just 40 days.... read..

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To suggest that COVID vaccines were hastily approved is factually incorrect: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw refutes allegations of Siddaramaiah

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, the Executive Chairperson of Biocon Limited, refuted the allegation of the Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in which he attributed more than twenty deaths due to heart attacks in the past one month in district of Hassan to COVID... read..

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Former India international returns to lead FCBU for 2025-26 season

FC Bengaluru United (FCBU), one of Karnataka's leading football clubs, has reappointed Nallappan Mohanraj as head coach, ahead of the club's preparations for the upcoming domestic season.... read..

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Dissident activities in K'taka Congress, people suffering: JD (S) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy

Amid ongoing troubleshooting exercise by the top leadership in the Congress in Karnataka following speculations about a change in leadership, Janata Dal (S) leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy has alleged that the common people are on receiving end due to a lot of ... read..

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Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: All you need to know about India's first-ever international javelin tournament

In a defining milestone for Indian sports, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, the country's first-ever international javelin competition, is all set to unfold at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, as per the press release from JSW Sports.... read..

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"Doesn't even deserve to be in opposition": BJP MLA Mahesh Tenginkai slams Congress over Priyank Kharge's RSS remark

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Mahesh Tenginkai slammed Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge over his recent statement to ban the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stating that the Congress does not even deserve to sit in the "opposition" and that Kharge should... read..

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Karnataka: "Have to go by my party": Shivakumar on his 'What option do I have?' remark

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has reaffirmed his support for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, stating that he will follow the decisions made by his party and leadership, keeping in mind the goal of winning the 2028 state assembly elections.... read..

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah considers appealing CAT's ruling on IPS officer suspension

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the state government is considering appealing the Central Administrative Tribunal's (CAT) decision that quashed the suspension order of senior IPS officer Vikas Kumar in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium st... read..

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"We will complete full term like a rock": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams BJP's division claims

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday dismissed the BJP's claims of internal rift in the state government, calling the allegations "lies" and reaffirming that his government would complete the full five-year term.... read..

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Bengaluru Stampede: CAT observes RCB "created nuisance" without prior permission, holds franchise "prima facie responsible for gathering"

A two-person bench of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) observed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to be "responsible" for the gathering of "about three to five lakhs people" outside their home venue of M Chinnaswammy Stadium following their maiden In... read..

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