The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

Bhavani Devi, who was the biggest star to be in action on the day the Games were officially declared open by the Prime Minister, defeated Kerala’s S Soumiya 15-5 in the final to win back to back National Games gold medals. Shiksha Ballouria of Himachal Pradesh and Jagmeet Kaur of…

Wildlife conservationists oppose Karnataka govt's proposal to allow illegal owners of wildlife artefacts to surrender items without penalty. Experts say govt should focus on investigating trade route end-to-end & take stern action against offenders. Govt's proposal may boost trade & demand for artefacts.

Karnataka attracted investment project proposals worth ₹7,59,936 crore between 2018-19 and 2022-23 and the highest jump was registered in 2022-23 as the State successfully attracted ₹4,51,516 crore projects.

Karnataka's Basava Dharma Peetha Trust will host a three-day Kalyana Parva Utsav in Basavakalyan, Bidar district. Minister Eshwar Khandre will inaugurate the event on Sunday. It will feature a seminar, Sharana Vandane and Sharanarige Sharanarthi, and other religious and literary events. Participants from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra are…

BRS: Congress anti-farmer; KTR & Harish Rao urge people to stand up against Congress stance on Rythu Bandhu; Karnataka farmers regret voting Congress; BRS credited ₹75,000 cr to farmers in 11 installments; Congress complaint may deny farmers financial aid. Urge farmers to think twice before voting.

Energy Minister K.J. George on Thursday said that the Central government has agreed to provide an additional 20 lakh tonnes of coal per month to Karnataka amidst the ongoing power crisis in the State.

If the State government wants to protect the right of children to education as per the Constitutional mandate, then it has to act swiftly, and no red-tapsim or passing the buck can be entertained and the buck should stop somewhere, said the High Court of Karnataka.

Thirteen migrant workers from AP killed in road accident in Chikballapur, Karnataka. Seven died on spot, one critically injured. Victims from Gorantla, Penukonda & Obula Deva Cheruvu mandals in Sri Sathya Sai district. Couple from Odisha also among deceased. Govt. & political leaders express shock & extend support to bereaved…

Conservationists urge govt to set up DNA repository to track origins of wildlife derivatives. This follows arrest of celebrity with tiger claw pendant. Repository would help prove origin of artefacts, aid investigation & prevent fake claims. Karnataka should take lead in establishing such a repository.

Karnataka celebrates 50th anniversary of naming with grand festivities in Gadag. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to arrive by Golden Chariot train, pay floral tributes to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari, inaugurate 450-bed hi-tech hospital and school building. Cultural programmes, exhibition of five-decade old photos, Rajyotsava celebrations on Nov 1.

Tribal orgs in Wayanad seek intervention of Karnataka, Kerala CM's to stop exploitation of workers in coffee, ginger farms. Action committee formed by CPI(M) urges govts to probe "unnatural deaths" of tribal workers.