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Railway Minister V. Somanna Reviews Progress of Major Rail Infrastructure Projects in Karnataka

Bengaluru, June 8: Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna reviewed the progress of several key railway infrastructure projects in Karnataka during a meeting with officials of the South Western Railway’s Construction Unit in Bengaluru. The review meeting was held at the Chief Administrative Office in Bengaluru Cantonment, where the minister assessed ongoing works and […]

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Kuruba Community Warns Congress Against Leadership Change in Karnataka

Kalaburagi, May 28, 2026: Members of the Karnataka Pradesh Kuruba Sangha held a large-scale protest in Kalaburagi on Thursday, alleging that attempts were being made within the Congress party to force Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to step down from his position. Hundreds of protesters, including members of the Kuruba community and supporters of the Chief Minister, […]

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US Woman Alleges Drugged and Raped at Karnataka Homestay Two Arrested Case Escalates

Karnataka: A serious crime involving a foreign national has come to light in Karnataka’s Kodagu district, where a woman from the United States has alleged that she was drugged and sexually assaulted while staying at a homestay. According to police, the incident occurred in Kutta village, where the woman had checked in during her visit […]

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Kerala Teen Found Dead Near Chikkamagaluru Waterfall After Days-Long Search

News Report:  A tragic end has been reported in a missing-person case involving a 15-year-old girl from Kerala’s Palakkad district, who was discovered deceased near a popular waterfall viewpoint in Karnataka’s Chikkamagaluru region. The teenager had gone missing earlier this week while visiting the scenic area around Manikyadhara Falls. Search teams, assisted by drone surveillance, […]

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Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan Unveils Idol of Acharya Shantisagar Maharaj at Shravanabelagola, Karnataka

(Shravanabelagola) Karnataka , November 9- Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan  participated in the Centenary Commemoration of Acharya Shri 108 Shantisagar Maharaj Ji’s visit to Shravanabelagola, marking one hundred years since the revered saint’s arrival at the holy site for the Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony in 1925. On this occasion, the Vice-President unveiled a grand idol of […]

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Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Reviews Karnataka’s Power Sector, Urges Financial Reforms and Faster Smart Meter Rollout

 New Delhi , 23 May 2025 : Union Minister of Power, Shri Manohar Lal, conducted a comprehensive review of the power sector in the State of Karnataka today in Bengaluru. The review meeting was attended by Shri Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy; Shri K. J. George, Minister […]

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Controversy Erupts Over Mysore Sandal Soap Ad Featuring Tamannaah Bhatia

New Delhi : Mysore Sandal Soap, a heritage brand first manufactured in 1916, has become the center of a heated controversy in Karnataka nearly 110 years later. The issue arose after Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia was appointed as the brand ambassador of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), the government-owned company behind this iconic soap. […]

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Banu Mustaq Becomes First Kannada Author to Win the International Booker Prize for India

London, May 21 – In a landmark moment for Indian literature, writer, lawyer, and activist Banu Mustaq has become the first Kannada author to win the prestigious International Booker Prize for her evocative short story anthology Heart Lamp. The anthology, which spans 12 stories written between 1990 and 2023, was translated into English by Deepa […]

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Supreme Court Recognizes ISKCON-Bengaluru as Legal Owner of Radha Krishna Temple

New Delhi, May 16: In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the ISKCON temple situated on Hare Krishna Hill in Bengaluru rightfully belongs to ISKCON Society Bengaluru, which is registered under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice A.G. Masih overturned the earlier ruling […]

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Weather Alert: Heatwave Grips Rajasthan, Humidity Soars in Maharashtra

New Delhi : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for parts of Rajasthan, with daytime temperatures expected to soar above normal levels today. Residents in several districts of the state have been advised to take precautions against heat-related illnesses, as conditions are likely to remain harsh throughout the day. According to […]

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