- India
BJP-JD(S) alliance walks a tightrope after sex scandal reports
Bengaluru: The BJP-JDS alliance in Karnataka finds itself in a delicate situation following allegations of sexual assault against Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna. Amidst mounting pressure, the BJP has opted to distance itself…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: Five engineering students drowned in Mekedatu
Bengaluru: In a heart-wrenching tragedy, the serene waters of the Cauvery River near Kanakapura turned into a site of grief as five out of twelve engineering college students, on a leisure trip…
- Bangalore
Convicted under POCSO Act, teachers continue to work in Karnataka schools
Bengaluru: The issue of sexual harassment and exploitation of school and college girls continues to be a concerning reality, particularly within the confines of residential schools. What adds to the distress is…
- News
Two children die, three hospitalized due to food poisoning in Raichur
Bengaluru: In an incident on Saturday, April 27, six members of the same family fell ill after consuming dinner, reportedly from Vadlur in Raichur taluk. According to officials, six members of a…
- Bangalore
LS polls: Three-stage security provided to EVMs in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Stringent security measures have been implemented to safeguard the electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in the first phase of voting across 14 Lok Sabha constituencies. These security arrangements span three levels,…
- Bangalore
Reservoirs in Karnataka becoming empty
Bengaluru: The parched landscapes of Karnataka bear the heavy burden of a lingering drought, aggravated by the meagre rainfall of the preceding year, severe summer conditions, and substantial evaporation. As a consequence,…
- India
Karnataka HC rebukes firms for giving lower jobs to Kannadigas
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has pulled up non-Kannada company founders for their failure to provide employment opportunities to Kannadigas, stating that merely offering low-level jobs like peon, and attendant was insufficient.…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru: BJP slams Congress over controversial ‘mug’ ad
Bengaluru: The political heat in Karnataka has risen sharply as the BJP hit back at the Congress over its recent advertisement highlighting the Modi government’s purported contributions to the state. The Congress…
- India
Karnataka: Rising arecanut prices bring relief to growers
Bengaluru: As temperatures soar in Davanagere district, the arecanut heartland, there’s a silver lining for farmers as the price of arecanut has surged past Rs 50,000 per quintal. This unexpected rise in…
- India
Karnataka HC extended time for transfer of Jayalalithaa’s jewellery
Bengaluru: The High Court has extended the stay order, initially granted to the late former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, preventing the Tamil Nadu government from taking possession of her gold…
- India
Karnataka tops in liquor seizure since poll code enforcement; 25k held
Bengaluru: As the Lok Sabha elections approach, Karnataka is witnessing an unprecedented surge in the illegal flow of liquor, with enthusiasts also feeling the election fervour. Despite the vigil by Election Commission, Excise…
- India
Karnataka fails to take action against 1,700 fake doctors
Bengaluru: A startling revelation has come to light nearly 17,00 fake doctors have been identified in the AYUSH department in Karnataka. Shockingly, despite these discoveries, no significant action has been taken against…
- India
Rameshwaram Cafe blast accused in touch with with ISIS operatives?
Bengaluru: The Rameshwaram Cafe blast case has taken a significant turn with the arrest of Musavir Hussain Shajeeb and Abdul Mateen Ahmed Taha, who are suspected to have ties with the terrorist…
- India
Karnataka HC proposes curbs on lawyers who boycott proceedings
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has proposed amendments to the existing legal framework, aiming to curb lawyers’ strikes and boycotts that disrupt court proceedings. The HC views such actions as ‘interference in…
- Andhra Pradesh
Farmers of Karnataka moving to Andhra for storing chillies
Bengaluru: India is the biggest producer, consumer and exporter of dried red chillies in the world. The main markets of dried red chilli stock in India are Guntur market, Warangal market, Byadagi…