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Karnataka: 10 killed as bus catches fire after collision with lorry in Chitradurga

A tragic accident occurred near Gorlathu village, located in the Hiriyur taluk of Chitradurga district, on National Highway 48. A private bus, travelling from Bengaluru to Shivamogga, was involved in a collision with a lorry. The impact caused the bus, a ... read..

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"I would like to remain as a party worker": Karnataka DyCM Shivakumar

Stating that he has toiled for the party for 45 years, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has said he would like to remain as a party worker more than acquiring power and position.... read..

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Vaishnaw thanks Rahul Gandhi for "acknowledging success" of 'Make in India' after Congress leader lauds Karnataka's ecosystem for Foxconn unit

Two days after Rahul Gandhi hailed job creation at the Foxconn's unit in Karanataka and credited the Congress government in the state for "setting an example by creating an ecosystem where manufacturing can grow", Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ash... read..

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CTA concludes Tibet Outreach programs in Karnataka, raises awareness on culture and rights

The Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) successfully conducted a series of Tibet Outreach Programs in Karnataka in December 2025. The initiatives aimed to raise awareness about Tibet's h... read..

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Gem-studded gold artwork of Lord Ram from Karnataka arrives at Ayodhya Ram Mandir

A gem-studded gold-base artwork of Lord Shri Ram, brought from Karnataka, arrived at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex in Ayodhya on Wednesday.... read..

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Ishan Kishan slams 33 ball century against Karnataka

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is knocking on BCCI's doors ahead of India's squad announcement for the New Zealand ODI series after blasting a 33-ball century for Jharkhand against Karnataka in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.... read..

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"Happy to continue as deputy CM": DK Shivakumar as Karnataka Congress leadership row drags on

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday dismissed speculation about a leadership change in the state, asserting that there is no chief ministerial row and that he is content to continue as Deputy CM.... read..

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Junior World Cup star Sunil PB vies to carry forward Karnataka's hockey legacy

From a state that boasts of rich legacy in hockey, with stalwarts like MP Ganesh, MM Somaya, AB Subbiah, Ashish Ballal, Arjun Halappa, and more recently Raghunath VR, SK Uthappa, Nikkin Thimmaiah and SV Sunil - all four featured in the Indian team for Rio... read..

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"Infighting will collapse the Karnataka government": BJP MP Jagadish Shettar on leadership tussle in the state

BJP MP Jagadish Shettar, on Monday, expressed his concerns over the differences between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivkumar over a possible leadership change in the state and stated that "it is going to damage th... read..

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah holds meeting to discuss 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival, Prakash Raj appointed brand ambassador

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a meeting with the organising committee of the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes), discussing arrangements ahead of the edition's opening.... read..

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"A committee by Home Minister will look into it": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah permission for matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Tuesday, stated that a committee has been constituted by the Home Minister to look into the matter of lack of permission for a cricket match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.... read..

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"Have not come for any politics": Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar in his Delhi visit amid rotational chief ministership speculations

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday clarified his visit to Delhi, stating it was solely to meet Union Ministers on state issues such as irrigation and urban development, and dismissed any political agenda.... read..

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No one bigger than party, leadership decision rests with Rahul Gandhi: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday sought to put to rest speculation over a possible leadership change in the state Congress unit, asserting that the decision rests with senior party leadership and reiterating that "no one is bigger than the ... read..

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"BJP makes provocative speeches:" Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah backs hate crimes prevention bill

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah, following the passage of the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, in both Houses of the state legislature, accused the BJP of making provocative speeches and claimed the reason behind the party's opposit... read..

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Karnataka CM row: BJP's Mahesh Tenginkai claims Congress internal conflicts will lead to major cracks in coming days

Amid continued speculation over leadership and power-sharing arrangements within Karnataka's ruling Congress, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MLA Mahesh Tenginkai claimed that internal conflicts within the party would soon result in major p... read..

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GI-Tagged Indi Lime from Karnataka enters Oman market with its first export shipment

In a significant boost to India's agricultural exports, three metric tonnes (MTs) of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Vijayapura district of Karnataka were exported to Oman on 19 December 2025, marking the entry of this unique citrus fruit into another global mar... read..

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"Doing all this drama to hide their failures": Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje slams Karnataka Congress for opposing VB-G RAM G Bill

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Saturday slammed Karnataka Congress for opposing the VB-G RAM G Bill (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)), alleging that they are "doing drama" to hide their governance failures.... read..

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"Speaking bad words about PM Modi also hate speech": BJP's Chalavadi Narayanaswamy opposes Karnataka govt's bill

Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Saturday said that speaking "bad words" about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also "hate speech" as he opposed the hate speech bill pa... read..

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"They wanted to change Gandhi's name, kill scheme": Karnataka DyCM DK Shivakumar on VB-G-RAM-G Bill

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday vowed to launch a big movement in the state against the VB-G-RAM-G Bill passed in Parliament, alleging that the Centre aimed to change Mahatma Gandhi's name and wanted to kill the Mahatma Gandhi Na... read..

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"I won't travel to Delhi secretively": DK Shivakumar on renewed 'power sharing' speculations in Karnataka

Amid renewed speculation about power sharing in Karnataka, state Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has reiterated that he will travel to New Delhi once the Congress party high command calls him, along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.... read..

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Impossible to change BMIC project in view of SC order: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that the government can't make any changes to the Bengaluru Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) in view of the Supreme Court ruling, while replying to a legislator's question.... read..

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Karnataka Legislative Council passes Hate Speech bill amid ruckus; Parmeshwara says "no political vendetta"

Karnataka Legislative Council on Friday passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, amid ruckus in the upper house of the state legislature as both Congress MLAs and the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs engaged in a heated argument... read..

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"BJP members opposing hate speech bill without reason": Karnataka CM's legal advisor

The Karnataka Assembly on Thursday passed a hate speech bill, sparking controversy with the BJP opposition.... read..

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'He has to prove allegations, time will answer': Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar hits back at BJP's Vijayendra remarks

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday responded to BJP leader Vijayendra's accusation, calling him the "father of corruption," saying the claims need proof and that time will answer the questions raised.... read..

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Karnataka's Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education Partners with upGrad School of Technology to Drive Industry-Linked, On-Campus Innovation

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"HC has not given clean chit to Gandhis in National Herald case": Karnataka BJP Chief BY Vijayendra on Congress protest against BJP

Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress for staging a protest over the National Herald case, asserting that the High Court has not given a clean chit to the Gandhi family and accusing the party of attempti... read..

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