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Plan to revive campus polls in Karnataka invites enthusiasm, unease

BENGALURU, April 27 -- The Karnataka government's move to restore student union elections has set off a familiar mix of enthusiasm and unease, reopening questions about representation, political influ... Read More


Section of Congress divided over action against 2 minority leaders

BENGALURU, April 22 -- The Congress in Karnataka is facing an uncomfortable question that extends beyond a single by-election: how to enforce discipline within its ranks without unsettling the coaliti... Read More


K'taka CM, DyCM target Centre over women's quota, delimitation bill

BENGALURU, April 20 -- Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using the women's reservation issue for political purposes, while deputy chief minister DK Shivakum... Read More


Cong faces backlash from section of Muslim leaders over Davanagere south bypoll

BENGALURU, April 17 -- A section of Muslim religious and political leaders in Karnataka on Thursday accused the Congress of acting arbitrarily against minority leaders and risking broader alienation w... Read More


Action being taken against Cong leaders on 'conspiracy' to defeat party candidate in bypoll: K'taka CM

BENGALURU, April 13 -- Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that, based on an AICC secretary's report, action is being taken against some Congress leaders following allegations of an internal "c... Read More


Kin of labourers killed in Hulikal Ghat landslide to get rRs.r5 lakh each: Siddaramaiah

BENGALURU, April 11 -- Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced a compensation of Rs.5 lakh each for the families of three labourers who were killed in a landslide at a road construction site i... Read More


Over 68% turnout recorded in Davanagere S, Bagalkot bypolls

BENGALURU, April 10 -- The by-elections to the Bagalkot and Davanagere South assembly constituencies concluded on Thursday with both seats recording turnout above 68%, amid scattered tensions, technic... Read More


After 2 disappearances, officials asked to make SOP for trekking safety

BENGALURU, April 10 -- Karnataka forest, ecology and environment minister Eshwar Khandre on Thursday ordered the preparation of a comprehensive standard operating procedure (SOP) for trekking safety, ... Read More


Karnataka govt calls meet over auto LPG crisis on April 10

BENGALURU, April 7 -- The Karnataka government will hold a high-level meeting on April 10 to address the ongoing shortage and price disparity of auto LPG, which has disrupted autorickshaw services acr... Read More


Delimitation plan skews representation, says CM Siddaramaiah

BENGALURU, April 6 -- Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday took on the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise, warning that it risks skewing parliamentary representation in favour of northern states... Read More