The Truth SpeaksMore than 12,000 stories from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India and the world.
Faith Leaders Call for Social Harmony and Inclusive Participation in Survey CH NEWS Archbishop Peter Machado of Bengaluru has emphasized that caste has no role in Christianity, calling for a society based on “true equality,” amid growing debates over caste-based classificat
Residents evacuated safely as authorities battle early-morning blaze, prompting safety reviews. A major fire broke out in the early hours of Friday at a furniture shop on Pipeline Road in Malleshwaram, resulting in damages estimated at Rs 5 crore. The blaze, which started arou
Belagavi Karnataka Rakshana Vedike activists laid siege to the Taluk Panchayat office in Bailhongal town and staged a protest, alleging that the Taluk Panchayat Executive Officer was obstructing the construction of the Gramdevi Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society building
CH NEWS A new first-floor Gram Panchayat hall was inaugurated on Friday by MLA H.A. Iqbal Hussain, marking a significant step in strengthening local governance and infrastructure in the taluk. Speaking at the event, the MLA highlighted that the government has empowered local p
CH NEWS Emphasizing the importance of service-minded and disciplined youth in nation-building, Thaawarchand Gehlot, Governor of Karnataka, said the real reward for a Scout or Guide lies in serving society. Addressing a felicitation ceremony of District Chief Commissioners, Dis
Mysore Sandal Soap, made by Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), has officially become the fragrance partner for Kantara – Chapter 1, announced Karnataka’s Industries Minister M.B. Patil on Friday. The tie-up connects two icons of Karnataka — the Kannada film industr
CM Request Rejected Bengaluru Wipro founder Azim Premji has refused Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s request to open a road within the company’s Bengaluru campus to public traffic, citing legal, governance, and SEZ-related constraints. He, however, expressed willingn
Bengaluru The Anita Humanitarian Foundation, led by Dr. Anita Prasad, has moved the Karnataka High Court challenging the State Government’s ongoing Gender Minority Survey, calling it unconstitutional and deeply intrusive. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) contends that t
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced plans to meet Bengaluru IT firms over pothole concerns. Bengaluru Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said he will hold discussions with representatives of Bengaluru’s IT companies to address
Bengaluru Karnataka plunged into mourning on Thursday as thousands of admirers thronged Ravindra Kalakshetra to pay their final respects to celebrated Kannada novelist S L Bhyrappa. The 92-year-old literary giant passed away on Wednesday, leaving a deep void in the world of Ka
New Delhi The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced key election in-charges for three states heading for crucial assembly polls over the next two years, signaling an early start to its campaign strategy. Party president J.P. Nadda appointed Union minister Dharm
Chitradurga Public relations communication programmes are being organised across Karnataka to engage taxpayers, traders, and chartered accountants on income tax policies, provisions, and recent amendments, said Assistant Commissioner Pankaj Dwivedi of the Bengaluru Division, I
Belagavi Former Minister and eight-time MLA Umesh Katti was not just a person but a force, observed MP Jagadish Shettar. Speaking at a programme at Vishwaraj Sugar premises in Bagevadi, Bellada of Hukkeri taluk, during the release of the book Umesha Katti – Dreamer of North
Chikkamagaluru Late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar was more than a celebrated actor—he was a noble humanitarian with childlike innocence, observed former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai. Speaking after unveiling a statue of Dr Puneeth Rajkumar at a programme orga
Students must gain practical exposure on setting up enterprises and understand government support schemes. Chitradurga In today’s globalized world, even a capable entrepreneur’s success depends greatly on personal knowledge and thinking, said SJMIT Engineering College Princ
Developing skills among youth is essential to promote self-employment, economic growth, and global competitiveness. Bengaluru Karnataka has launched its first-ever Skill Development Policy 2025–2032, aimed at positioning the state as a global hub for skilled talent and driv
The Malleswaram police have arrested five individuals, including two government doctors, for allegedly defrauding medical students of lakhs of rupees by forging certificates under the differently-abled quota. The arrests follow a complaint lodged by Karnataka Examination Authorit
Karnataka Activists Clash With Authorities Over Language Policy Event Tensions escalated at the Taj West End Hotel on Thursday when members of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (Karave) staged a surprise protest against a ‘Hindi Promotion Meeting’ organized by the Central Governm
