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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the Hate Speech Bill, saying only those making inflammatory remarks were opposing it “The law applies to leaders of all parties. Why is only the BJP opposing it? The bill is being implemented to protect peace. BJP is strongly oppo
“The Congress has no concern for the identity of Assam and its people. They are interested only in power and doing things they did before.” —--Narendra Modi, Prime Minister GUWAHATI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sharply criticised the Congress for allegedly settlin
Bengaluru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday launched the three-day Pulse Polio Immunisation Drive across Karnataka by administering polio drops to a child at his official residence, Krishna. Marking National Immunisation Day (Pulse Polio) 2025, the Chief Minister appealed
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Karnataka leadership confusion exists only locally, not with high command, urging leaders to acknowledge collective party efforts Kalaburagi Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday clarified that the confusion over the lead
President Murmu approves VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA, raising job guarantee to 125 days, tightening payments, linking employment with asset creation New Delhi President Droupadi Murmu has accorded assent to the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (
BENGALURU The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Lieutenant Colonel Deepak Kumar Sharma and Vinod Kumar, officers posted in the Department of Defence Production of the Ministry of Defence, on charges of corruption, officials said. Deepak Kumar Sharma has bee
Government is creating opportunities for young athletes through scholarships, training programmes and incentive schemes BENGALURU Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, called upon sportspersons to utilize government support and enhance Karnataka’s reputation at the global level thr
MandyaIn a deeply moving incident that has drawn praise from across the region, the parents of a young man who died in a road accident chose to donate his organs, giving new life to several others. The incident occurred in Belagola village of Srirangapatna, where the family’s hum
Alert villagers stopped illegal calf transport near Hunasepalya, rescuing fourteen animals and prompting swift police action. HanurIn a decisive act of vigilance, members of the public rescued 14 calves that were being illegally transported to a slaughterhouse in neighbouring
Child Marriage Awareness AnekalAnekal town witnessed a strong show of social commitment on Saturday as a large-scale legal awareness program focusing on the prevention of child marriage was organized, drawing enthusiastic participation from hundreds of students. The event aime
A leopard attack in Gangavadi village killed four cows, triggering panic and renewed calls for urgent wildlife intervention. YelandurA tragic incident highlighting the growing man-animal conflict was reported from Yelandur taluk, where a leopard leapt over a wire fence and kil
Preparations are complete for Town Panchayat and Municipal Council by-elections scheduled in Doddaballapura on December 21. DoddaballapuraThe Bashettihalli Town Panchayat elections in Doddaballapura taluk and the by-election to the 21st ward of the Hemavathipete Municipal Coun
Bengaluru Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday described former minister KN Rajanna as a close associate and recalled that he had appointed him as Apex Bank chairman during his tenure in the SM Krishna government. Responding to questions about Rajanna’s recent visit,
Rising ridership and fares lift collections sharply, yet heavy interest, depreciation and expenses continue to undermine the city’s metro financesBENGALURU Namma Metro has recorded a sharp rebound in its financial performance during 2024–25, with operating revenue rising to Rs
HuliyaruStrong opposition has emerged from villagers in Huliyaru against the proposed construction of a solid waste disposal unit planned by the Huliyaru Town Panchayat near Melanahalli village in the hobli. The resistance came to the fore when Tahsildar M. Mamatha visited the pr
ChintamaniGrowing public discontent has been reported in Chintamani taluk, where residents allege that authorities are turning a blind eye to the continued practice of banned African catfish farming. The illegal activity is reportedly taking place unabated around Chinnasandra vil
A Ramanagara court sentenced a man to 12 years imprisonment in a decade-old POCSO sexual assault case. RamanagaraIn a significant judgment reinforcing accountability for crimes against children, the District Additional and Sessions Court in Ramanagara has sentenced a man to 12
Former MLA A. Manjunath highlighted sustained efforts and political challenges behind bringing the Hemavati irrigation project to Magadi. MagadiFormer MLA A. Manjunath has reiterated that significant and consistent efforts were made to bring the much-needed Hemavati Irrigation
