Bengaluru, Dec 14 (UNI) An FIR has been registered against several Karnataka government officials in connection with alleged fraud during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Belagavi, Dec 12 (UNI) The Karnataka Congress government on Thursday justified police action against Panchamasali Lingayat protesters demanding inclusion in the 2A reservation category, citing violations of prohibitory orders and attempts to breach barricades.
Bengaluru, Dec 12 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Thursday quashed the criminal case filed against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal over his allegedly derogatory remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Belagavi, Dec 12 (UNI) The Karnataka BJP on Thursday accused the Congress state government of secretly relocating protesters injured during a lathi charge to prevent opposition leaders from meeting them. Speaking to reporters here, Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka said BJP leaders had planned to visit the injured protesters in hospital. However, the victims were moved to an undisclosed location.
Belagavi, Dec 10 (UNI) The Karnataka government has announced a three-day state mourning from December 10 to 12 and a holiday on December 11 in honour of former Chief Minister SM Krishna who died on Tuesday morning.
Kolkata, Dec 10 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday condoled the demise of former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna.
Vijayawada Dec 10 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu condoled the death of former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna.
New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday expressed sadness on the passing away of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna.
Bengaluru, Dec 10 (UNI) Political leaders from across Karnataka paid condolences to former Chief Minister SM Krishna, who passed away early morning on Tuesday.
Kolhapur, Dec 9 (UNI) The activists of the district unit of Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday staged a ''Thiyya Andolan'' (sit-in) on the Dudganga river bridge on Pune-Bangalore national highway to protest against the Karnataka Police''s decision to stop them from entering Belgaum district to attend the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES)''s convention.
Mumbai, Dec 9 (UNI) The activists of the district unit of Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday staged a ''Thiyya Andolan'' (sit-in) on the Dudganga river bridge on Pune-Bangalore national highway to protest against the Karnataka Police''s decision to stop them from entering Belgaum district to attend the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES)''s convention.
Mumbai, Dec 9 (UNI) Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekar Bawankule on Monday condemned the Congress-led Karnataka government''s decision to remove the statue of Swatantra Veer Savarkar from the state assembly hall.
Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 9 (UNI) The Karnataka Assembly''s winter session opened with uproar on Monday as the opposition BJP demanded an immediate discussion on the Waqf issue.
Bengaluru, Dec 8 (UNI) The BJP has dismissed calls for the removal of Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa, asserting that leadership decisions are guided by the party''s organisational needs and not individual demands.
Bengaluru, Dec 7 (UNI) Senior BJP leader Vijayendra Yediyurappa strongly criticised the Karnataka Congress government’s decision to amend rules regarding minority educational institutions, calling it an attack on the state''s cultural and linguistic heritage.
Bengaluru, Dec 6 (UNI) Karnataka BJP Chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Friday accused the state''s Congress government of sabotaging the business of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), renowned for its Nandini brand, to favour private sector rivals.
Bengaluru , Dec 5 (UNI) A 19-year-old engineering student in Karnataka suffered a life-changing stroke during a routine gym session, leading to locked-in syndrome, a rare condition that left him with near-total paralysis and limited communication through eye movements.
Bengaluru, Dec 4 (UNI) The Karnataka government on Wednesday appealed to Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot to reconsider his decision to deny permission for prosecuting former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa in a case related to a tender floated by the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) for construction of flats.
Vijayapura, Dec 4 (UNI) In a remarkable achievement, 18-year-old Samaira Hullur from Vijayapura has become India’s youngest commercial pilot, breaking barriers in the aviation industry.
Bengaluru, Dec 3 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday quashed a criminal case against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, BJP National President JP Nadda, Karnataka BJP Chief Nalin Kumar Kateel, and others, filed in connection with alleged irregularities in the Electoral Bonds scheme. Justice M Nagaprasanna, who had earlier stayed the investigation, ruled that the allegations were baseless and dismissed the First Information Report (FIR) registered by the police.
Pune, Dec 03 (UNI) The Northeast Monsoon has been vigorous over Rayalaseema, south interior Karnataka and Kerala.
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 3 (UNI) The well-marked low-pressure area over Coastal Karnataka and adjoining east central Arabian sea persists over the same region at 0830 hours on Tuesday.
Bengaluru, Dec 3 (UNI) Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra Yediyurappa has criticised the Congress-led state government for registering an FIR against Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamsthana Math seer Chandrashekar Swami over his controversial remarks related to the Waqf properties issue.
Tumakuru, Dec 2 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday refuted opposition claims of a financial crunch due to the rollout of the government’s ambitious guarantee schemes.
Bengaluru, Dec 2 (UNI) The Karnataka government on Monday defended the FIR filed against Vokkaliga seer Chandrashekarnatha Swami over his controversial remarks targeting the Muslim community.
New Delhi, Nov 29 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting several critical issues affecting the state and seeking urgent intervention from the Central Government. Expressing concern over the significant reduction in NABARD assistance, Siddaramaiah stated that the allocation for the state had been cut by 58%, from ₹5,600 crore in 2023-24 to ₹2,340 crore in 2024-25. He emphasised that this reduction would severely impact farmers and increase the financial burden on the state.
Bengaluru, Nov 29 (UNI) Karnataka Police on Friday filed an FIR against Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamy, a prominent Vokkaliga seer, for making inflammatory remarks calling for the disenfranchisement of Muslims in India.
Bengaluru, Nov 28 (UNI) A molestation and criminal intimidation case was registered against Gurappa Naidu, the Karnataka Congress general secretary, following a complaint by a teacher employed at BGS Bloomfield School here on Thursday.
Bengaluru, Nov 28 (UNI) The Karnataka Wrestling Association on Thursday announced unveiling of the state contingent for the 2024 Senior National Wrestling Championship, scheduled to be held at Bengaluru’s Koramangala Indoor Stadium from December 6 to 8. The state’s representation spans all three disciplines - Men’s Freestyle, Men’s Greco Roman, and Women’s Freestyle - with 10 wrestlers in each category, competing across different weight classes.
Bengaluru, Nov 28 (UNI) In a significant development on Thursday, the Karnataka High Court reserved its order on the plea filed by BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal, who sought to quash an FIR filed against him over alleged derogatory remarks he made about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Kalaburagi, Nov 28 (UNI) R Anita, the Chief Jail Superintendent of Kalaburagi District Prison in Karnataka, has received a life threat with an audio message claiming that her official vehicle would be blown up with explosives, she said on Thursday.
Bengaluru, Nov 28 (UNI) The visit of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar to New Delhi has sparked fresh speculation about a possible Cabinet reshuffle in the state.
Bengaluru, Nov 27 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday brought an end to a months-long legal battle for BJP State President Vijayendra Yediyurappa, as it quashed an FIR registered against him over an alleged offensive post on the social media platform X.
Bengaluru, Nov 26 (UNI) Amidst Waqf Board controversy, Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamastana Math seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji on Tuesday sparked controversy with his remarks calling for the dismantling of the Waqf Board and the introduction of a law that would strip the Muslim community of their voting rights.
Bengaluru, Nov 26 (UNI) Congress MLA HR Gaviyappa’s call to reconsider some election guarantees has sparked a political storm in Karnataka, drawing sharp criticism from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and exposing potential fissures within the ruling party. Gaviyappa, representing Vijayanagara, suggested that certain guarantees were straining state finances and hindering the provision of essential services, such as housing for the underprivileged.
New Delhi, Nov 26 (UNI) The Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday that mediation efforts between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka regarding the Pennaiyar river water dispute have failed.
Bengaluru, Nov 23 (UNI) Nikhil Kumaraswamy and Bharath Bommai, the scions of two prominent political families in Karnataka, are currently trailing in their respective constituencies as vote counting progresses for the by-polls held on Saturday.
Bengaluru, Nov 23 (UNI) Early counting trends in the Karnataka bypolls for Sandur, Shiggaon, and Channapatna indicate a tight race, with the Congress, BJP, and JDS each taking the lead in one constituency.
Bengaluru, Nov 22 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea filed by suspended JDS leader Prajwal Revanna in connection with a fourth case of sexual harassment, stalking, and criminal intimidation.
Chikkaballapur, Nov 19 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka, R Ashoka, on Tuesday accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar of implementing policies that he claimed were turning Karnataka into "Pakistan." Speaking at a protest rally organised by the BJP in Chikkaballapur town, alongside BJP MP K Sudhakar, Ashoka vowed to fight against the Waqf Board in the upcoming winter session of the Karnataka Assembly. "The Waqf Board is like a cancer spreading uncontrollably," he alleged. "We will demand its abolition to protect the rights of Hindus." Ashoka further accused the Waqf Board of unlawfully seizing land and property, claiming that it was "fabricating" documents to assert ownership.
Bengaluru, Nov 19 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday launched the pioneering Global Capability Centres (GCC) policy and revealed plans for the Knowledge, Wellbeing, and Innovation City (KWIN City), marking significant strides in the state''s ambition to lead India’s technological transformation.
Bengaluru, Nov 19 (UNI) The winter session of the Karnataka Assembly will start from December 9.
Bengaluru, Nov 18 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday announced his government’s decision to file a lawsuit against the BJP-led NDA in Maharashtra, accusing it of spreading ''fake news'' about the Congress government’s flagship guarantee schemes.
Anantapur (AP), Nov 18 (UNI) Tamil Nadu moved to the top of Group G in the qualifiers for the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy with a 2-1 win over Karnataka at the RDT Stadium here.
Udupi, Nov 17 (UNI) In a tragic hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a 39-year-old auto driver, Mohammed Hussain, Prajwal Shetty, son of Karnataka Congress leader Belapu Deviprasad Shetty, was arrested on Sunday.
Bengaluru, Nov 16 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court has ruled that the Karnataka State Waqf Board cannot recall an order passed by its Administrator in 1976, which declared a property in Bengaluru’s Kumbarpete area as private property, without judicial intervention.
Anantapur (AP), Nov 16 (UNI) Former champions Karnataka had a rather easy time in their opening Group G match of the qualifying rounds in the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy at the RDT Stadium here, when they defeated Andhra Pradesh 5-0.
Bengaluru, Nov 15 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court has granted an interim stay on the investigation against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya in connection with his social media post regarding a farmer''s suicide in Haveri district.