Kannada
Dravidian language of South India
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Kannada, formerly also known as Canarese, is a classical Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbouring states. It has around 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a second or third language for around 15 million non-native speakers in Karnataka. The official and administrative language of the state of Karnataka, it also has scheduled status in India and has been included among the country's designated classical languages.
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Bengaluru court extends judicial custody of Darshan & other accused till September 30The judicial custody of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and 16 others has been extended by a Bengaluru court until September 30 in the Renukaswamy murder case. The accused appeared via video..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Karnataka govt gives nod to key Bills to mandate 100% quota for Kannadigas in private firms"We are a pro-Kannada government. Our priority is to look after the welfare of the Kannadigas," he said.DNA - Published | |
'Political vendetta': SC stays Karnataka HC order restraining broadcasting of Kannada news channel 'Power TV'The Supreme Court intervened to lift the Karnataka high court's ban on 'Power TV' due to lack of license. The channel faced allegations of unauthorized broadcasting and tarnishing reputations. The stay..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Renukaswamy murder case: Court extends police custody of actor Darshan, associates by five more daysA Bengaluru court on Saturday extended the police custody of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa along with his friend Pavithra Gowda and eleven others, who are accused in connection with the Renukaswamy..IndiaTimes - Published | |
4 fall guys were offered 20 lakh to shield Kannada actor in murder case: CopsIndiaTimes - Published | |
Kannada actor held for killing man for Insta posts against GFKannada film star Darshan, his girlfriend Pavithra Gowda, and 11 others were arrested for the alleged murder of Renuka Swamy, a male fan from Chitradurga. Swamy's body was found in a drain in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa arrested in murder caseIndiaTimes - Published | |
FTII student's short film bags Cannes awardThe film won the first prize among 18 shorts selected from 2,263 entries by 555 film schools all over the world. It is a 15-minute Kannada short-film based on a folklore from Karnataka and directed by..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi casts vote, asks people to vote in record numbers in 3rd phasePM Modi said that their active involvement would enhance the vibrancy of the electoral process. The PM shared this message on X in multiple languages, including Bengali, Assamese, Kannada, Gujarati,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Students & youths raising 'Modi, Modi' slogans should be slapped, says Karnataka minister; BJP reactsYouths and students who raise "Modi, Modi" slogans should be slapped, Karnataka Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi has said, as he attacked the BJP-led government at the Centre, accusing it of not honouring..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Karnataka district tense as Hanuman flag protests spreadPolice had resorted to mild lathi-charge on Sunday to disperse a restive crowd after the flag was brought down and replaced with the Tricolour by local authorities in the state. CM Siddaramaiah said..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Who is TA Narayana Gowda, man at the centre of pro-Kannada protest in Bengaluru?TA Narayana Gowda and 29 others were arrested in Bengaluru following a pro-Kannada protest that turned violent.DNA - Published | Siddaramaiah govt to take ordinance route to enforce 60% Kannada on hoardingsThe Congress government in Karnataka is planning to enforce the allocation of 60% signboard space in all business establishments to Kannada, replacing the existing 50:50 ratio. The government announced..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ordinance soon on Kannada signboards for shops in Karnataka: CM SiddaramaiahA magistrate court in Bengaluru on Thursday sent over 53 arrested pro-Kannada activists, including Gowda, to 14 days' judicial custody till January 10.DNA - Published | Why is Bengaluru on the boil? Outlets face vandalism amid '60% Kannada' order, malls forced to closeKarnataka Rakshna Vedikehad set a December 27 deadline for all establishments to implement 60 per cent Kannada in signboards across the city.DNA - Published |
‘60% Kannada’ rule for Bengaluru shopsIndiaTimes - Published | Cauvery dispute: Kannada activists give 'Delhi chalo' call, to stage protest at Jantar MantarThe activists will travel to New Delhi by train and flights on Tuesday from the state with the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike president Narayana Gowda joining them from Bengaluru.DNA - Published |
Cauvery river row explained: Why farmers, pro-Kannada outfits are protesting in Karnataka?Home Minister G. Parameshwara has issued a warning to the protesters not to interfere with the law and order situation or harm public property while they are protesting. Various farmers' and Kannada..DNA - Published | Protests over Cauvery issue spreads in KarnatakaProtests have continued in various parts of Karnataka after the Supreme Court refused to interfere with orders to release water to Tamil Nadu. Farmer organizations and pro-Kannada outfits staged..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meet Soundarya, Karnataka's first AI-generated news presenter introduced to South India audienceThis Kannada news channel presenter is South India's first robotic anchor.DNA - Published | Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep to join BJP? Actor breaks silence ahead of Karnataka elections 2023Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep, who is known for his blockbuster films Dabangg 3 and Vikrant Rona, has sparked rumours of joining BJP amid Karnataka election campaigning.DNA - Published |
Kichcha Sudeep: I will only campaign for BJP, not contest Karnataka assembly election 2023Amid speculations about him joining ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka, Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep on Wednesday clarified that he will only campaign for the saffron party. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Given 'maximum importance to Kannada': Karnataka CM Basavaraj BommaiCM Bommai complimented the KRV President Narayanagowda for selfless service to the Kannada language without caste, colour, religion, or creed differentiation.DNA - Published |
Kannada actor held for tweet condemning HindutvaIndiaTimes - Published | At Kannada fest, PM says development of state BJP’s priorityIndiaTimes - Published |
Karnataka hits back, vows special aid for Kannada schools in MaharashtraThe move comes close on the heels of Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde promising pension to “freedom fighters” from Belagavi and other parts in Karnataka, which are claimed by Maharashtra...IndiaTimes - Published | Gandhada Gudi is tribute to mother nature: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered his best wishes for Gandhada Gudi, a docudrama highlighting Karnataka's natural abundance and featuring late Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar, and said it is..IndiaTimes - Published |
Why HD Kumaraswamy urged the Karnataka government not to celebrate Hindi DiwasThe leader alleged that the Hindi Diwas was being foisted on the people of Karnataka, who mainly speak Kannada.DNA - Published | Kannada actress dies after fat reduction operationChethana got herself admitted to Dr Shetty’s Cosmetic Centre in Rajajinagar on Monday morning. Around 6 pm, she reportedly developed complications. The hospital called up her parents who rushed her..IndiaTimes - Published |
Hindi national language row: Kannada organisations stage protest against Ajay DevgnKarnataka Rakshana Vedike Praveen Shetty faction staged a flash protest in Mysuru Bank circle in Bengaluru and raised slogans against the actor.DNA - Published | |
