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A news outlet based in Karnataka, India, covering local political developments and current events in English.
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- Karnataka Home Minister says State’s Standing Orders making FIRs mandatory in ‘revenge porn’, ‘sextortion’ cases is to ensure right to privacy and victim-sensitive responseKarnataka's Home Minister announced mandatory FIR registration for 'revenge porn' and 'sextortion' cases to protect privacy and ensure victim-sensitive responses.
- Some Congress leaders signal possible rethink on Bidadi Township Project if farmers are unwilling to part with landsSome Congress leaders suggest the Bidadi Township Project may be reconsidered if farmers refuse to sell their land, emphasizing the need for consultations and farmer consent.
- Gruha Lakshmi: BJP demands SIT probe into payment of ₹225 crore to accounts of dead personsLeader of the Opposition in Karnataka demanded a SIT probe into ₹225 crore irregularities in Gruha Lakshmi scheme, alleging payments to dead beneficiaries and secret water releases to Tamil Nadu, while announcing further protests against the Bidadi Township Project.
- Recruitment drive set to kickstart in Karnataka with number of jobs enhanced to 72,186Karnataka government has increased the number of government job recruitment posts to 72,186 and aims to complete the recruitment process within six months. The decision was made during the last Cabinet meeting and includes approvals from the Finance Department for a significant number of posts.
- Another Bengaluru metro Purple Line snag at Cubbon Park Metro Station causes delaysA technical snag at Cubbon Park Metro Station caused delays on Bengaluru's Purple Line, with commuters expressing frustration over communication issues and calls for improved maintenance.
- Nearly 20 Namma Metro faults since 2024: Tejasvi Surya seeks safety reviewBengaluru's Namma Metro faced nearly 20 technical faults since 2024, prompting calls for safety review by MP Tejasvi Surya after a major disruption on the Purple Line.
- KPTCL can’t hike supervision charges for self-executed electrical works sans KERC’s approval: Karnataka High CourtKarnataka High Court ruled KPTCL cannot increase supervision charges for self-executed electrical works without KERC approval, invalidating a ₹1.02 crore demand.
- Karnataka’s mango farmers unhappy over centre’s assistanceKarnataka mango farmers are dissatisfied with the Centre's approved Market Intervention Price of ₹1,750 per quintal for Totapuri mangoes, which they say does not cover their cultivation costs.
- 12 flights diverted at KIA due to bad weather12 flights were diverted at KIA on Thursday evening due to bad weather, with some delays reported.
- NCERT denies ideological bias in textbook
- ED raids Karnataka Excise officials, seizes assets worth ₹13.3 crore in money laundering probeThe ED raided Karnataka Excise officials, seizing assets worth ₹13.3 crore in a money laundering probe linked to corruption in the Excise Department.
- Accused in triple murder case planned body disposal before father, daughter visitShweta, accused in a triple murder case, was arrested after police intensified efforts to find her live-in partner Kenneth, who is still at large. The couple initially planned to kill Shweta's mother and dispose of her body but killed two additional family members when her father and sister returned home. Police found suspicious items at Kenneth's rented flats, suggesting plans to dispose of bodies.
- Four killed in two road accidents in KalaburagiFour people were killed in two road accidents in Kalaburagi district on Wednesday.
- Sexual abuse case: Karnataka HC cancels anticipatory bail of Vachanananda Swami finding flaw in procedure adopted by special courtKarnataka High Court canceled anticipatory bail of Vachanananda Swami in a POCSO case, citing procedural errors by the special court that failed to hear the victim as required by law. The court allowed three weeks for the seer to apply for regular bail.
- A.P. Gnana Prakash assumes charge as KSOU V-CA.P. Gnana Prakash has taken charge as the new Vice-Chancellor of Karnataka State Open University, succeeding Sharanappa V. Halse.