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Karnataka

CM Is Not Just a Leader, But an Ideology: KV Prabhakar

CH NEWS Belagavi “Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is more than just a political leader; he represents a principle with a rich legacy,” said KV Prabhakar, media advisor to the CM, while addressing a felicitation program organized by the Karnataka Working Journalists’ Association

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Bengaluru

High Court to decide bike taxi future

The long-running dispute between bike taxi operators and the Karnataka Transport Department is approaching a decisive moment, with the High Court set to pronounce its view on September 22. The ruling will determine whether bike taxi services can legally operate across the state.

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Bengaluru

Shivakumar meets J&K Speaker, discusses governance

On Sunday, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar met Abdul Rahim Rather, Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, for a high-level interaction focused on governance and social harmony. The meeting underscored the importance of dialogue between states and regions in sh

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India

CISF conducts joint counter terrorist mock exercise

New DelhiDelhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday became the site of a large-scale Joint Counter Terrorist Mock Exercise, bringing together multiple security and emergency response agencies in a coordinated display of preparedness. The high-intensity drill was aimed

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Karnataka

Hassan Tragedy: CM Orders Immediate Support for Victims' Families

Reacting to BJP’s demand for higher compensation, CM said govt aid cannot replace lost lives but is meant to console the bereaved families. Mysuru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that government compensation cannot equal the value of lives lost, but is meant to console the

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Bengaluru

Karnataka launches nation’s first cyber command

In a decisive move to combat the growing menace of online fraud, the Karnataka government has inaugurated the country’s first Cyber Command Center, marking a milestone in India’s fight against cybercrime. With more than 16,000 cybercrime cases pending investigation across the

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Bengaluru

The Vysya crown Karnataka debut

CH NEWS The city recently hosted the grand debut of The Vysya Crown – Miss & Mrs. Vysya Awards 2025 in Karnataka, marking a milestone in the pageant’s pan-India journey. The state-level competition crowned winners who will proudly represent Karnataka at the National Grand Fina

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Karnataka

Lala Hussain Kandagal Highlights Justice, Truth in SocietyYadgir

“Justice is the foundation of a healthy and prosperous society, and standing for truth is the highest form of righteousness,” said renowned speaker Lala Hussain Kandagal. He was addressing a Seerat lecture organized on Saturday at Eden Garden Function Hall by Jamaat-e-Islami H

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Karnataka

Sharavathi Hydro Project Sparks Environmental ConcernsHonnavar

Large-scale development projects in India often face opposition today due to environmental concerns and growing public awareness of ecological impacts. The Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydro Electricity Project at Linganamakki in Shivamogga and Uttara Kannada is a clear example.

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Karnataka

Limited Assistance Given, Full Compensation Unfeasible: Minister

Minister Krishna Byre Gowda assured financial aid and condolences to families affected by the tragic Ganesh immersion truck accident in Hassan. Hassan District In-Charge Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said that while it is impossible to fully compensate the families of those w

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Bengaluru

Christ University hosts conference on sustainability

CH NEWS  CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, organised a two-day National Conference on “Energizing the Future: Navigating Sustainability and Climate Change” on September 11 and 12, 2025. The event was sponsored by the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy under

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Bengaluru

IT department raids Pothys showrooms in city

Bengaluru Income Tax officials raided Pothys showrooms in Bengaluru on Friday over suspected tax evasion. Raids took place at two outlets — Timber Yard Layout on Mysuru Road and in Gandhinagar. Around 25 officials searched the Mysuru Road store, while 30 others inspected the G

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India

Democracy By Descent

Nearly Half of Women Lawmakers Are Dynasts: ADR New Delhi A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has found that 21% of India’s current MPs, MLAs, and MLCs — 1,107 out of 5,204 — come from political families. This trend, known as dynastic politics, is most

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Karnataka

Satish Jarkiholi Calls for Preserving Basavanna’s Ideologies

Satish Jarkiholi urges preserving Basavanna’s teachings through the Basava Culture Campaign to inspire future generations. Belagavi District In-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi emphasized that Basavanna’s ideas must be preserved as long as the earth exists, commending the B

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India

Rahul says vote theft issue bigger than Modi’s Manipur visitJunagadh

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that Manipur has faced problems for a long time, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the north-eastern state is not a big deal. Speaking to reporters at Keshod airport in Junagadh, Gujarat, Gandhi emphasised that the m

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Bengaluru

Car blaze averted near CM’s Bengaluru residence

Driver’s Quick Action Prevents Major Fire, Ensures Traffic Safety A quick-thinking driver prevented a major fire accident on Windsor Manor bridge, just 200 metres from the official residence of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in central Bengaluru on Friday. The incident

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Bengaluru

Metro Fare Delay

Tejasvi Surya criticizes delay in metro fare report release The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has finally made public the long-awaited Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) report, seven months after implementing a controversial fare hike in February 2025. The incre

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