Karnataka
State in southern India
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Karnataka is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed as Mysore State on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, and renamed Karnataka in 1973. The state is bordered by the Lakshadweep Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest. With 61,130,704 inhabitants at the 2011 census, Karnataka is the eighth-largest state by population, comprising 31 districts. With 15,257,000 residents, the state capital Bengaluru is the largest city of Karnataka.
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Centre given 4 weeks to file report in THIS case of Congress MP Rahul GandhiThe plea had been filed by Vignesh Shishir, who is from Karnataka and believed to be a worker of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Vignesh claims he has confidential emails from the British government..DNA - Published | |
'Lied to Parliament': Kharge attacks Nadda & Rijiju amid row over quota, DK Shivakumar's Constitution remarkCongress leader Malliakarjun Kharge intends to pursue legal action against BJP's JP Nadda and Kiren Rijiju for allegedly making false claims that Congress is providing reservations based on religion in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Ye Ambedkar ke rakhwaale': BJP vs Congress showdown in Parliament over Karnataka quota rowIndiaTimes - Published | |
Karnataka's Honey Trap Scandal: State distracted from its true pathAt first glance, this looks like a typical clash between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. But dig deeper, and it's clear this is more than just political mudslinging.DNA - Published | |
Karnataka bandh today: Will banks, offices, schools remain closed on March 22? All you need to knowSeveral pro-Kannada groups have called a shutdown in Karnataka on Saturday, March 22, for a period of 12 hours from 6 am to 6 pm.DNA - Published | |
Karnataka’s Muslim quota bill: BJP says Congress on ‘contract jihad’IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lawmakers give themselves 100% pay hike in KarnatakaIndiaTimes - Published | |
Watch: 18 suspended BJP MLAs carried out of Karnataka assemblyIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Politically unfit, dolt': BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over merit remark, Karnataka quotaRahul Gandhi faces criticism from BJP over his "merit a flawed concept" remark regarding caste census and the Karnataka government's decision to approve a 4% minority quota for Muslim contractors. BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Political storm in Karnataka assembly over ‘honeytrap’ case; CM Siddaramaiah defends his govtIndiaTimes - Published | |
Karnataka govt to order high-level probe into honeytrap scandalIndiaTimes - Published | 2 held in Karnataka over pro-Pakistan graffitiIndiaTimes - Published |
Centre's Sahyog portal 'nothing but a censorship tool', X tells Karnataka high courtIndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka home minister orders high-level probe after claims of 48 politicians honey trapped; top developmentsIndiaTimes - Published |
Karnataka passes resolution rejecting Centre's Waqf BillIndiaTimes - Published | 'Pair Pakadva Mukhya Mantri': Tejashwi Yadav mocks Bihar chief minister Nitish KumarTejashwi Yadav has intensified attacks on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, labeling him as 'Pair Pakadva Mukhya Mantri' and accusing him of prioritizing his position over Bihar's welfare. Tejashwi criticized..IndiaTimes - Published |
Karnataka reclaims land HDK, relatives 'encroached on'Karnataka's revenue department repossessed 14 acres of contested land in Ramanagara district from Union minister HD Kumaraswamy and his relatives. The action followed a High Court order prompting..IndiaTimes - Published | Will oppose bill on quota for Muslim contractors tooth & nail: Karnataka BJPThe Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka's legislative council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, has stated that the BJP will oppose a bill proposing 4% reservation for religious minorities in government..IndiaTimes - Published |
Siddaramaiah leaves caste census out of budget, sets tongues waggingKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah omitted the Socio-Economic Survey from the 2025-26 budget, sparking speculation that the caste census could be shelved. The report, facing opposition from dominant caste..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP targets Rahul over 4% quota for Muslim contractors in Karnataka; For all minorities: DKSBJP criticized Congress over Karnataka's 4% reservation for Muslim contractors in the state budget, calling it unconstitutional and based on religion. BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad claimed Rahul..IndiaTimes - Published |
Caught on camera: Karnataka BJP leader, cop engage in power slap contest, here's what happened nextIn a shocking incident, a Karnataka BJP leader and a police official reportedly got into a power slap contest in Chitradurga. The video of the incident was circulated online, prompting reactions from..DNA - Published | Karnataka Cabinet approves amendment to KTPP Act for 4% quota for Muslim contractors: Here's what it meansEarlier on March 7, Chief Minsiter Siddaramaiah confirmed that four per cent of public works contracts will now be reserved for Muslims under a category called Category-II B, while presenting Karnataka..DNA - Published |
POCSO case: Karnataka high court grants interim relief to former CM BS YediyurappaKarnataka High Court granted B.S. Yediyurappa interim relief by staying the summons in a POCSO Act case, requiring his appearance on March 15. The court emphasized a comprehensive investigation and..IndiaTimes - Published | Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: ED raids multiple locations in Bengaluru, other placesThe Enforcement Directorate conducted multiple raids in Karnataka in connection with a gold smuggling case involving actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested for attempting to smuggle gold from Dubai...IndiaTimes - Published |
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Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Karnataka government withdraws CID probe into police roleThe Karnataka government withdrew the CID probe into police involvement in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case. A Bengaluru court reserved its bail plea verdict for March 14, with allegations of..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Case has reached doorstep of Karnataka CM': BJP shares Ranya Rao's picture with CM SiddaramaiahBJP leader Amit Malviya shared a photo linking Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah with actress Ranya Rao, who is accused in a gold smuggling case. Malviya took a dig at Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, who had earlier..IndiaTimes - Published |
DGP dad to be probed in Ranya gold case, brother’s crypto ‘links’ also under scannerKarnataka's Congress government has launched a probe into DGP Ramachandra Rao's potential involvement in a gold-smuggling racket linked to his daughter, actress Ranya Rao. An inquiry led by ACS Gaurav..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka to spend Rs 60 crore public funds on Cong workers’ salaries: BJPKarnataka’s Congress government faces criticism from BJP for allocating Rs 60 crore annually to over 4,000 Congress workers overseeing state guarantee schemes. Opposition parties accuse the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Karnataka govt orders probe against DGP K Ramachandra Rao, Ranya Rao's alleged misuse of VIP protocols in gold smuggling caseThe Karnataka government has set up an inquiry against actress Ranya Rao for her alleged misuse of VIP protocols. She was arrested in connection with the gold smuggling case. The state government has..DNA - Published | Actor’s arrest in gold case sparks BJP-Congress slugfestKannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 12 crore from Dubai, triggering a political battle between Congress and BJP in Karnataka. BJP alleged involvement of an..IndiaTimes - Published |
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'Misplaced priorities': BJP slams Karnataka govt over Hampi gang-rape caseThe BJP has accused the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka of failing to uphold law and order following the brutal gang-rape of two women, including an Israeli tourist, near Hampi. The..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Heinous crime': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah directs officials to take 'immediate action' in Hampi rape incidentTwo women, including an Israeli national, were allegedly raped by three men near the Hampi heritage site in Karnataka's Vijayanagara district on the night of March 6, Koppal Police said on Saturday.DNA - Published |
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'Modern Muslim League Budget': BJP slams Siddaramaiah's Karnataka fiscal planKarnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faced strong criticism from BJP for his 16th budget, focused on Muslim community welfare. The budget included increased honorariums for Imams, significant..IndiaTimes - Published | Good news for movie lovers in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah government caps film ticket price at Rs... in state Budget 2025This is not the first time that a price cap on movie tickets has been introduced in Karnataka. In 2017 also, during Siddaramaiah's previous term as the CM, the state government had imposed a similar..DNA - Published |
Voices get louder in Karnataka against 'Hindi imposition'The Kannada Development Authority has urged Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to adopt a two-language policy in the state, favoring Kannada and English due to the ongoing debates on Hindi..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka may revive 4% Muslim quota proposalIndiaTimes - Published |
'Investigation is ongoing, let DRI complete its probe': Karnataka home minister on actress Ranya Rao's arrestKannada actress Ranya Rao has been arrested by the directorate of revenue intelligence for allegedly smuggling 14.8 kilograms of gold from Dubai. Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara stated that the..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka DGP breaks silence on stepdaughter Ranya Rao's arrest: 'I was also...'Searches were conducted at Ranya Rao's residence and gold jewellery worth Rs 2.06 crore and Indian currency amounting to Rs 2.67 crore were also recovered, DRI said.DNA - Published |
