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“Don’t twist my words or create fake news. I never said my time to become Chief Minister has come. I am focused on working for the people of the state.” -Deputy Minister D.K. Shivakumar BENGALURU “For any cabinet expansion, either the Chief Minister or I have to make a p
British semiconductor company Graphcore, a subsidiary of SoftBank Group, is set to invest £1 billion over the next decade in India, launching a new AI engineering campus in Bengaluru. The initiative aims to create 500 high-end semiconductor jobs, contributing to Graphcore’s goal
Passport applicants face delays, alleged bribe demands during police verification Daniel George Bengaluru Passport applicants in city are reportedly facing delays and harassment as police personnel responsible for routine verifications allegedly demand bribes of up to Rs
Bengaluru The Karnataka High Court has adjourned the hearing on the criminal appeal filed by former MP Prajwal Revanna against his conviction in a rape case until October 28. Earlier, on August 2, a special court for cases involving MPs and MLAs sentenced Prajwal to life im
GBA Governance Development Bengaluru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has been established, along with five city corporations, to ensure effective administration and balanced development for the rapidly expanding city. Speaking at th
Demanding justice for reservation anomalies, the nomadic community begins protest at AICC premises. Bengaluru The Karnataka Untouchable Nomadic Communities Mahagathbandhan has announced an indefinite dharna at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) central office from Satu
Bengaluru The Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the State government to submit a status report concerning the alleged killing of a Bihar migrant labourer, Ritesh Kumar, who was reportedly shot by police on April 13 in Hubballi. Kumar had been accused of murdering a five-
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced government approval for granting Occupancy Certificates (OC) to 30x40 site houses Kolar In a major relief for homeowners across Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the state government has approved
Mangaluru The Karnataka state cabinet has approved a proposal for the development of a new Technology Park at Blueberry Hills in Mangaluru, marking a major boost to the coastal city’s growing digital and innovation ecosystem. The announcement was made by Priyank Kharge, Mi
Bengaluru Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra on Friday indicated that ongoing political developments in the state are expected to reach a logical conclusion after the Bihar assembly elections, amid speculation of a potential change in the Chief Minister’s office later thi
Bengaluru The health condition of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda has improved, with doctors describing him as “stable and cheerful”. The 92-year-old JD(S) leader was hospitalised at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, on October 6, 2025, due to fever and a urinary tract
Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar clarified he is unaware of any Cabinet reshuffle, calling it the Chief Minister’s prerogative. Bengaluru Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s planned dinner meeting with Ministers on October 13 has set off political speculation about an impendin
Bengaluru Lokayukta officials have informed Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh that former Lokayukta SP Srinath Mahadev Joshi is the second accused in an ongoing extortion case. In a letter sent last month, the Lokayukta attached the investigation report of the Additional Dir
KSCPCR Chief Naganna Gowda stresses parental involvement to prevent online sexual exploitation and abuse of children. Bengaluru The state government has not yet implemented any regulatory changes based on a study conducted by the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of
The new Indira Food Kits will replace the additional 5 kg rice previously given under the scheme. Bengaluru The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved a major change to the Annabhagya scheme, deciding to distribute Indira Food Kits (nutritious food kits) instead of the addi
The man suddenly slipped away during court proceedings, ran towards the upper floors, and jumped from the fifth floor BengaluruA shocking incident took place at the City Civil Court in Bengaluru when an accused in a POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) case died
A 90-day statewide initiative by the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority helped resolve thousands of pending cases through conciliation. Bengaluru As many as 5,575 cases were settled through mediation during a 90-day Special Mediation Drive — “Mediation for the Nation”
Caste survey questions include unnecessary, intrusive queries on marriage, education, and illiteracy causes, says Ashoka Bengaluru Opposition Leader R. Ashoka has criticized the state government for conducting the caste survey in haste, calling it poorly planned and filled
