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Karnataka: Mandya farmers continue to protest over Cauvery water row

The farmers in Mandya, protesting to stop water being released from Karnataka dams to Tamil Nadu, continued their demonstration here on Saturday.  ... read..

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Karnataka JD(S) VP resigns after party join hands with BJP

Days after Janata Dal (Secular) joined hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the ensuing 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the party's state unit Vice President Syed Shafiulla Saheb has decided to cut his ties with the party. ... read..

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"We are there to protect farmers' interests": Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar on Cauvery water-sharing row

Speaking on the Cauvery water-sharing row, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said that the state government is there to protect the interest of farmers. ... read..

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'Elaborate arrangements' in Mandya in view of Cauvery water protest: DIG

The Mandya police has made elaborate arrangements on the ground to make sure no untoward incident occurs during the strike called by activists and farmers in the district on Saturday on the Cauvery water sharing dispute.... read..

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HD Kumaraswamy joins protest against Cauvery water release

JDS leader and former Chief Minister of Karnataka  HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday joined the protest in Mandya district called by Pro-Kannada outfits and farmer organisations over the release of the Cauvery water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu. ... read..

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Man killed as scooter collides with car in Bengaluru

A scooter rider died after he collided with a speeding car near the Kariyana Palya area in Bengaluru, said police.... read..

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“Govt holding discussions on proposal for 6 deputy CMs”: Karnataka Congress MLA

Karnataka Congress MLA Basavaraj Rayareddy on Saturday said the government was holding discussions on a proposal to bring in five more deputy chief ministers to the cabinet headed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, with some ministers already coming out in f... read..

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"BJP-JDS alliance proved that Congress is only secular party": K'taka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan

After Janata Dal (Secular) formally joined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday, Karnataka Minister for Housing and Minority Welfare, B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan, has said that the BJP-JDS alliance has proved that the Congress Party is the only secu... read..

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Cauvery water row: Pro-Kannada outfits call for 'bandh' in Mandya today, security beefed up

Pro-Kannada outfits and farmer organisations in Karnataka's Mandya have called for a 'Bandh' on Saturday to protest against the order of Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) for asking Karnataka government to release 5000 cusecs of water to neighbour... read..

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We are not disturbed by JDS joining NDA: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara

After Janata Dal (Secular) formally joined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said that the Congress is not disturbed by the development.... read..

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"We will safeguard farmers' interest": Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar amid Cauvery water row

Amid the Cauvery water sharing row with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that the government will safeguard the interests of the farmers of the state. ... read..

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“JD(S) should drop the word ‘secular’ from their party’s name”: Priyank Kharge after Deve Gowda’s party joined NDA alliance

Slamming the Janata Dal (Secular) for joining hands with National Democratic Alliance, Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge opined that JDS should write to the Election Commission and drop the word ‘secular’ from their party’s name.... read..

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"Karnataka govt is in a quandary on issue of Cauvery River water distribution": Former CM Bommai

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said that the state government is in a quandary on the issue of Cauvery River water distribution adding that the lawyers who were representing the state did not argue its case prope... read..

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"Govt committed to fight for farmers": Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Cauvery Water row

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that the government is committed to fighting for farmers in the state and further appealed to the farmers to call off the Saturday's 'Bandh' in Cauvery Water row to ensure that no law and order ... read..

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"Farmers will become rebels if Karnataka govt continues to neglect Cauvery water issue": Former CM Bommai

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said that pontiffs, farmers and the citizens of Bengaluru will become rebels if the government continues to neglect the Cauvery water row adding that the Siddaramaiah government is behaving casual... read..

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550 monuments to be adopted by private sector for tourism promotion: Karnataka Minister HK Patil

Karnataka Tourism Minister HK Patil on Friday announced that 550 monuments will be adopted by the private sector with the government working as a facilitator adding that the private sector has voluntarily committed Rs 500 crore for developing tourism in t... read..

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Cauvery Water row: Karnataka Rakshana Vedike members stage protests in Udupi 

Karnataka Rakshana Vedike members on Friday staged a protest near the District collector's office in Udupi against the order released by Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) instructing the state government to follow its order to release water to Tam... read..

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"Our Cauvery our right": Kannada actors Sudeep, Darshan raise voice amid row with Tamil Nadu

Amid the Cauvery water sharing row, Kannada superstars Darshan Thoogudeepa and Kichcha Sudeep stepped forward to voice their concern and advocate for a resolution.... read..

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Ganesh idol immersion: Liquor sale banned in parts of Bengaluru until October 1

In view of the Ganesh idol immersion processions in the city, the Bengaluru city police have prohibited the sale of liquor from September 21 to October 1 in various police divisions of the city, said officials.... read..

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Indian Women's Hockey team leaves for 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 

The Indian Women's Hockey Team on Wednesday left from Bengaluru airport for Hangzhou, China for the upcoming 19th Asian Games .... read..

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“Makes women look stupid”: AAP leader claims reservation Bill a ‘fraudulent move’

The AAP's women's unit president in Karnataka, Kushala Swamy, on Tuesday said the Centre's tabling of the 'Nari Shakti Vandana Adhiniyam, or women's reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha was a fraudulent move that makes women look stupid.... read..

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Cauvery water row: Karnataka govt to move Supreme Court, says DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has said his government would approach the Supreme Court to challenge the order of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA), asking Karnataka to continue releasing 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for ... read..

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Cauvery dispute: “Nothing to argue before SC after releasing water to TN:” former  Karnataka CM Bommai

Karnataka former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday hit out at the state government after it announced to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the order of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) which ordered the state to continue releas... read..

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ISRO’s solar mission successfully performs another manoeuvre, craft on course to reaching Sun-Earth L1 point

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Tuesday that its maiden solar mission — Aditya-L1 — has performed the Trans-Lagrangean Point 1 Insertion (TL1I) manoeuvre successfully and the spacecraft was now in a trajectory that will take it ... read..

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Karnataka releases 5000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka Government on Tuesday released five thousand cusecs of water from Krishna Raja Sagara dam in the Mandya district to Tamil Nadu for next 15 days.... read..

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Karnataka government bans use of single-use plastic water bottles in official meetings

The Karnataka government has issued an order completely banning the use and supply of single-use plastic water bottles in official meetings, functions and government offices organized by the state government.... read..

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COTPA Act to ban hookah bar, tobacco products: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Tuesday that the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) would be amended to ban hookah bars and tobacco products in the state for people below 21 years of age. ... read..

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“He made claim without evidence,…absurd, illogical”: Former R&AW chief on India-Canada row

Vikram Sood, the former head of India's Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), has termed Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s allegations regarding the Indian government’s involvement in the shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada ... read..

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Indian Men’s Hockey team leaves for Asian Games Hangzhou 

The Indian Men’s Hockey team on Tuesday left for Hangzhou from Bengaluru airport to take part in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou.... read..

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Anil Kumble, Amol Muzumdar conduct workshop with India's domestic captains

Former cricketers Anil Kumble and Amol Muzumdar conducted a workshop with the captains of the Indian domestic captains.... read..

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Karnataka: Temple dons crores of rupees in Bengaluru's JP Nagar for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

Sri Sathya Ganapati Temple in Bengaluru's JP Nagar has been bedecked with currency notes and coins as part of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.... read..

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ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission commences data collection with STEPS Instrument

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced today that its Aditya-L1 mission has commenced collecting scientific data, marking a milestone in India's solar exploration efforts.... read..

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Congress high command will decide whether Siddaramaiah will remain CM for five years: Karnataka Health Minister

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Sunday that the Congress high command will decide whether Siddaramaiah will remain the Chief Minister for the entire five-year tenure.... read..

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CM Siddaramaiah highlights historical significance of Karnataka, its contribution to culture

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed the Kalyana Karnataka Utsava-2023 in Kalaburagi, commemorating the 75 anniversary of the Kalyana Karnataka Liberation and a decade since the special status was conferred on the region through the implementation of Art... read..

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Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Chief Ministers should discuss Cauvery water issue: BJP MP Siroya

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Lahar Singh Siroya on Sunday wrote to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin urging Tamil Nadu CM to discuss the Cauvery water issue with his Karnataka counterpart Siddaramaiah.... read..

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CM Siddaramaiah hoists national flag on 'Kalyana Karnataka Utsav'

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday unfurled national flag on the occasion of the 'Kalyana Karnataka Utsav' here in karnataka's Kalaburagi. The flag hoisting ceremony was held at DR Ground in Kalaburagi.... read..

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Must make most of opportunity, make it count: Indian Women's Hockey Team Chief Coach Janneke Schopman ahead of Asian Games

In 2020, when the former Netherlands international Janneke Schopman joined the Indian Women's Hockey Team support staff under then Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne, the team was preparing for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 as one of the dark horses in the race to a po... read..

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All those years of struggle, sacrifice has paid off: Indian women’s hockey team goalkeeper Bichu Devi

Growing up in Manipur, a state that has a deep-rooted passion for football, it came as no surprise that Bichu Devi Kharibam aspired to become a footballer. But destiny had other plans for her.... read..

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Karnataka Govt approves 91 investment projects worth Rs 7,660 crore

The State Level Single Window Clearance Committee (SLSWCC) on Friday cleared 91 industrial investment proposals worth Rs 7,659.52 crore, Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil said.... read..

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K'taka: Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation permits installation of Ganesha idol at Idgah Maidan  

In the midst of the ongoing debate and controversy surrounding the installation of a Lord Ganesha idol at Idgah Maidan, Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation on Friday has given permission Rani Channamma Maidan Gajanan Utsav Mahamandali, to install a Gan... read..

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"Future of nation, children depends on National Education Policy": Karnataka ex-CM Bommai

Karnataka former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said that the future of the nation and children depends on the National Education Policy (NEP).... read..

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If there is law and order, Karnataka will develop, CM Siddaramaiah tells senior police officers

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday inaugurated the conference of Karnataka State Senior Police Officers at the office of the Director General of Police. He also held a meeting with senior police officers.... read..

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Nipah scare: Karnataka issues advisory for districts bordering Kerala

In view of the Nipah virus cases in Kerala, the Karnataka Health Department issued a circular on Thursday to intensify surveillance in the districts bordering Kerala to prevent the transmission of the infection.... read..

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Karnataka: Govt makes reading of Preamble to Constitution mandatory in schools, colleges

The Congress government in Karnataka on Thursday decided to make it mandatory for schools and colleges, both government-run and private, to read the Preamble to the Constitution every day.... read..

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Karnataka: BJP dharna demanding civic nod for holding Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on Idgah Maidan enters second day

The BJP on Friday continued its protest outside the Hubballi Dharwad Municipal Corporation commissioner's office for the second day, demanding permission to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, from September 19, at the Idgah Maidan.... read..

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K'taka: Court refuses to stay Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Hubbali-Dharwad's Idgah ground

Karnataka High Court on Friday rejected Muslim body Anjuman-e-Islam's petition seeking stay on permission granted by the Dharwad Municipal Commissioner to certain Hindu outfits for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at the Idgah maidan in Hubbali-Dharwad.... read..

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People-friendly police system should be put in place: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that a people-friendly police system should be created in such a way that the poor people who come to the police station and the common people feel confident about the police system.... read..

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Two women run over by reversing KSRTC bus in Karnataka's Tumakuru

Two women died after a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus driver hit them while reversing the vehicle at a bus stop in Tumakuru district on Friday, said police.... read..

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Over the moon after making my father's dream come true: India hockey player Vaishnavi Phalke

Indian Women’s Hockey Team midfielder Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke hails from a small village named Asu in Satara, Maharashtra. Although her father is a farmer, he was once a wrestler who participated in 'Kersari Kusthi', a regional wrestling competition in M... read..

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BJP resorting to “compromise politics” in Karnataka, Congress will do well in LS polls: Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that the Congress will perform well in Karnataka in the Lok Sabha polls and targeted the BJP over possible alliance with Janata Dal-Secular, saying the ruling party at the Centre is resorting to... read..

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Congress government working on path shown by BR Ambedkar: Siddaramaiah 

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the Congress government in the state is working on the path shown by Dr BR Ambedkar.... read..

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