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Bengaluru, April 2 The Karnataka BJP has criticised the state government's decision to end tax exemptions for battery-powered four-wheelers such as cars and omni buses, claiming that this will make electric vehicles more expensive.State BJP President B Y Vijayendra accused the Congress...

Chitradurga, April 2 – A 23-year-old student from an Ayurveda college in Holalkere town, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, allegedly committed suicide after being distressed by rumors linking her to a lecturer, police said on Thursday.The deceased, identified as Likhitha, was a student at an...

Bengaluru, April 1 – Preliminary findings from the suicide case reported from the Kothanur police station limits in Bengaluru, Karnataka, indicate that the husband's depression was triggered by job loss due to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the US, police said on Wednesday.In a shocking...

Bengaluru, April 1 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a scathing attack on the Centre on Wednesday, questioning whether its financial policies towards the state amounted to "tax terrorism or tax plunder".Launching a tirade against the union government, he alleged that it returns...

Raipur, April 1 Race walker Dasharath Talawar and middle-distance runner Nagini added a gold medal each to Karnataka's tally, which topped the table, while Chhattisgarh's Gajendra Thakur won a silver in the men's 800m on Day 8 of the Khelo India Tribal Games here on Wednesday.Dasharath led...

Mangaluru (Karnataka), April 1 A woman and her son were killed after their motorcycle collided with a stationary tipper truck in the Dakshina Kannada district, police said on Wednesday.The accident occurred on Mahaveer College road in the Moodbidri municipal area of this district on Tuesday...

Bengaluru, April 1 The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) decided on Wednesday to provide a monthly pension to former female cricketers who have represented the state in the Senior Women’s National Championship.The pension will be provided to players who are 55 years of age or older...

Mangaluru (Karnataka), April 1 Two young men drowned after their boat capsized while they were fishing in the Phalguni River here on Wednesday, police said.The deceased were identified as Ganesh (28) and Rayal (24), both residents of Kunjathbail, they said.Another young man, Nithish (28)...

Mangaluru (Karnataka), April 1 Two more large crude oil tankers have docked at the New Mangalore Port, further increasing the recent supply of crude oil for Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited.According to port authorities, the vessel 'Sunrise Way' arrived on Monday carrying 88,152...

Bengaluru, April 1 Autorickshaws and cars running on Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) were seen queuing up outside gas stations in certain parts of the state on Wednesday due to a shortage in supply.The government stated that the problem was limited to the LPG stations of private oil companies...

Bengaluru, April 1 – The Karnataka government announced a draft policy on Wednesday aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health."The 'Responsible Digital Use Among Students' policy has been...

New Delhi, April 1 A total of ₹4,331.68 crore has been spent under the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) since its launch in 2011, aimed at strengthening disaster resilience in coastal states, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.In a written reply, Minister of...

New Delhi, April 1 GST revenues grew by about 9% in March, reaching the pre-tax cut level of over Rs 2 lakh crore, the third highest monthly collection in the 2025-26 fiscal, driven by revenue from both imports and domestic sales and purchases, according to government data released on Wednesday...

Tumakuru (Karnataka), April 1 – Indian President, Droupadi Murmu, graced the 119th birthday celebrations and Guruvandana (prayer ceremony) of Dr. Sree Sree Sivakumara Mahaswamiji at Sree Siddaganga Math, Tumakuru, Karnataka, on Wednesday.Speaking on the occasion, the President said that saints...

Tumakuru (Karnataka), April 1 President Droupadi Murmu said on Wednesday that spiritual leaders like Shivakumara Swami shape the soul of society and the nation, and their spiritual legacy continues to nourish the country even after their physical departure.Known as 'Trivida dasohi' for his...

Bengaluru, April 1 Amid the campaign for by-elections, Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Wednesday escalated his attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the state’s financial condition, challenging him to a public debate across districts and renewing his demand for a white...

Bagalkot (Karnataka), April 1 – The BJP on Wednesday criticised Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for staying in the Bagalkot constituency to campaign for the upcoming by-elections.B.Y. Vijayendra, the Karnataka BJP State President and MLA, sarcastically remarked that if the Chief Minister...

Tumakuru (Karnataka), April 1 Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said that India remains stable despite global unrest due to its spiritual values as he paid tribute to the late Shivakumar Swamiji during the 119th birth anniversary celebrations and...

President Draupadi Murmu paid rich tribute to Dr. Sree Sivakumara Mahaswamiji on his 119th birthday and at the Guruvandana ceremony at the Sree Siddaganga Mutt near Tumakuru in Karnataka today. She noted that the former pontiff of Siddaganga Mutt, who passed away at the grand old age of 111 in...

New Delhi, April 1 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to His Holiness, Sivakumara Swamigalu, on the occasion of his birth anniversary, saying that he remains in the collective memory as an embodiment of compassion, humility, and unwavering service to humanity.Speaking on...