- Bangalore
More than half of Karnataka state suffering from drought
Bengaluru: Amidst the scorching heat and relentless summer, the drought situation in most districts of Karnataka has escalated, sparking concerns about worsening conditions in the days ahead. Reports indicate that a staggering…
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Karnataka court awards death penalty to 2 in hate crime case
Vijayapura: In a landmark ruling, the District Sessions Court in Vijayapura has delivered a verdict of justice in a harrowing case of honour killing, sentencing two perpetrators to death by hanging, while…
- India
Karnataka: Five die in Raichur district due to heatstroke
Raichur: As the scorching sun continues to blaze with temperatures soaring up to 45 degrees Celsius in Karnataka, the Raichur district witnessed tragic demise of five individuals due to heatstroke within 24…
- India
Karnataka animal lover quenches birds’ thirst amid parched state
Aurad: The prevailing harsh heat and drought conditions in the Aurad taluk along Karnataka-Telangana border have significantly impacted the availability of drinking water for both the local residents and their cattle. With…
- India
SIT chief probing Karnataka sex scandal under CBI scanner
Bengaluru: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated an inquiry, codenamed ‘Operation Kanak’, against Bijay Kumar Singh, the head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) tasked with probing the sexual assault…
- India
BJP-JD(S) alliance walks a tightrope after sex scandal reports
Bengaluru: The BJP-JDS alliance in Karnataka finds itself in a delicate situation following allegations of sexual assault against Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna. Amidst mounting pressure, the BJP has opted to distance itself…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: Five engineering students drowned in Mekedatu
Bengaluru: In a heart-wrenching tragedy, the serene waters of the Cauvery River near Kanakapura turned into a site of grief as five out of twelve engineering college students, on a leisure trip…
- Bangalore
Convicted under POCSO Act, teachers continue to work in Karnataka schools
Bengaluru: The issue of sexual harassment and exploitation of school and college girls continues to be a concerning reality, particularly within the confines of residential schools. What adds to the distress is…
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Two children die, three hospitalized due to food poisoning in Raichur
Bengaluru: In an incident on Saturday, April 27, six members of the same family fell ill after consuming dinner, reportedly from Vadlur in Raichur taluk. According to officials, six members of a…
- Bangalore
LS polls: Three-stage security provided to EVMs in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Stringent security measures have been implemented to safeguard the electronic voting machines (EVMs) used in the first phase of voting across 14 Lok Sabha constituencies. These security arrangements span three levels,…
- Bangalore
Reservoirs in Karnataka becoming empty
Bengaluru: The parched landscapes of Karnataka bear the heavy burden of a lingering drought, aggravated by the meagre rainfall of the preceding year, severe summer conditions, and substantial evaporation. As a consequence,…
- India
Karnataka HC rebukes firms for giving lower jobs to Kannadigas
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has pulled up non-Kannada company founders for their failure to provide employment opportunities to Kannadigas, stating that merely offering low-level jobs like peon, and attendant was insufficient.…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru: BJP slams Congress over controversial ‘mug’ ad
Bengaluru: The political heat in Karnataka has risen sharply as the BJP hit back at the Congress over its recent advertisement highlighting the Modi government’s purported contributions to the state. The Congress…
- India
Karnataka: Rising arecanut prices bring relief to growers
Bengaluru: As temperatures soar in Davanagere district, the arecanut heartland, there’s a silver lining for farmers as the price of arecanut has surged past Rs 50,000 per quintal. This unexpected rise in…
- India
Karnataka HC extended time for transfer of Jayalalithaa’s jewellery
Bengaluru: The High Court has extended the stay order, initially granted to the late former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, preventing the Tamil Nadu government from taking possession of her gold…