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House distribution programme under PM Awas Yojana in Hubballi on January 24

The government is expecting around two lakh persons at the event

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 10:28 am

Karnataka DGP in 'sleaze' storm: IPS officer Ramachandra Rao suspended as viral videos spark outrage; no one above law, says CM

Karnataka DGP (Civil Rights Enforcement) K Ramachandra Rao was suspended following allegations of unverified sleaze videos circulating online. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered a probe, stating no one is above the law. Rao denies the charges, calling the videos fabricated, as the government seeks reports and activists file complaints.

The Times of India 20 Jan 2026 7:57 am

'Ballot is stronger than bullet': Karnataka SEC OKs ballots in Bengaluru civic elections; law allows it, says state poll chief

In a significant shift for the upcoming Greater Bengaluru Authority elections, the State Election Commission has declared the use of ballot papers over electronic voting machines. Commissioner GS Sangreshi highlighted the legal foundation for this choice and underscored the clarity it offers to voters.

The Times of India 20 Jan 2026 5:58 am

Priyank Kharge plays good samaritan

Priyank Kharge on Sunday played the role of good samaritan by helping an accident victim, who was lying on the road, to reach the hospital and get immediate treatment

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 5:09 am

Disciplinary action will be taken against DGP, says CM

Former Minister and BJP leader S. Suresh Kumar said that Mr. Rao has brought disrespect to the police, which raises suspicion on the department itself.

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 5:07 am

Bengaluru firm bags Rs 100-cr defence electronics order

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 11:47 pm

Power supply to be hit in Bengaluru tomorrow

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 11:28 pm

Pocso case filed against Sriramulu

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 11:28 pm

IIT Dharwad secures Rs 18 Cr for establishing CoE

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 11:26 pm

Umashree potrays Sharmishte at Jatra in Badami

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 11:25 pm

PMAY houses to be distributed at a grand event

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 11:10 pm

SIR process should not disenfranchise genuine voters: CM

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 11:08 pm

CM opens Veerabhoomi at Nandagad

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 10:45 pm

4 spotted deer die in Davanagere due to bacterial infection

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 10:42 pm

SWR engineer from Hubballi feted for connectivity upgrade

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 10:42 pm

Lakkundi excavation: Labourers demand higher wages

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 10:39 pm

No bag day initiative focuses on activity-based learning

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 10:39 pm

State govt. is committed to developing Badami, says CM

Siddaramaiah inaugurates Chalukya Utsav in his erstwhile Assembly constituency

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 9:54 pm

RTC employees plan Bengaluru Chalo protest on January 29 over pending arrears, wage revision

The JAC has submitted a formal representation to Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, outlining their demands and expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of progress in talks with the government

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 9:19 pm

State govt. will develop resting places of Rayanna's associates, says CM

Siddaramaiah was speaking after inaugurating Veer Bhoomi Sangolli Rayanna Museum in Nandagad of Khanapur taluk in Belagavi district

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 8:53 pm

Eight more Lakkundi structures will be declared as protected monument, says Minister

This is in addition to the 16 structures already declared as protected monument in Lakkundi village of Gadag district, according to H.K. Patil

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 8:41 pm

Congress does not view ECI s SIR as political, says Chief Minister

Our concern is that not a single eligible voter be left out of the rolls, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 8:11 pm

Field Ravindranath Dandin in polls to West Graduates Constituency, BJP urged

Alumni Association of Kanakadasa Education Committee says he has been playing a key role in addressing issues concerning graduates

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 7:45 pm

Midday meal scheme launched for college students

The programme aims to ensure that economically disadvantaged women students do not go hungry during the afternoon

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 7:39 pm

BJP Scheduled Castes Morcha protests Dharwad honour killing, seeks action

Stating that the gruesome incident has exposed the failure of the govt. to protect inter-caste couples, it demands the arrest of all the accused

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 7:23 pm

NIMHANS-type healthcare facility to come up in Mysuru

The facility is planned in Varuna assembly constituency for 100 crore; the necessary land has been transferred to Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI) to start the works

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 7:18 pm

NKSSIA to host Vendor Development Programme in Hubballi tomorrow

It aims at providing a platform for industrialists, entrepreneurs and MSMEs in North Karnataka to interact with officials of PSUs

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 7:05 pm

IMPACT-VIP meet puts focus on safe medicine use for visually impaired

The session brings together government, international partners and representatives of the visually-impaired community

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 6:50 pm

Belagavi school celebrates Makara Sankranti

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 6:47 pm

Value addition, industry tie-ups can boost farm growth: MIA

Farmers are the backbone of the country, while industries act as its supporting pillars, says Suresh Kumar Jain

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 6:39 pm

Karnataka DGP Video: CM Siddaramaiah Orders Probe - Deccan Herald

Karnataka DGP Video: CM Siddaramaiah Orders Probe Deccan Herald 'Fabricated & false': Karnataka DGP after 'compromising' video goes viral; CM Siddaramaiah warns of actio Times of India DGP-level Karnataka cop Ramachandra Rao allegedly caught in intimate act in office India Today

Google News 19 Jan 2026 6:38 pm

Hindutva leader Harshita Thakur, 6 others booked for provocative gesture against dargah in Belagavi

The vehicle was moving in front of the Syed Ansari dargah, when Ms. Thakur made repeated gestures of shooting arrows towards the religious place. Her supporters and a few members of the crowd started cheering and clapping.

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 4:47 pm

After Kolhapuri buzz, focus on Maharani chappals

Karnataka's leather development corporation is promoting Mysuru's 'Maharaja Maharani' chappals, a royal alternative to Kolhapuri footwear. The handcrafted chappals, inspired by Mysuru's heritage, are being scaled through a proposed production cluster. This initiative aims to organize artisans and meet growing demand for heritage-based Indian footwear.

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 3:34 pm

Four persons missing near Bhadra canal in Karnataka, search in progress

A woman, her son, daughter and son-in-law had gone to the canal to wash clothes, according to their relatives

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:29 pm

Kannada play Nammolagobba Gandhi in Belagavi on January 21

The play is an attempt at recreating pre-independence history

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 12:16 pm

Kannada, Marathi and Urdu associations to unite against KPS schools in Karnataka

Government planning to close down 40,000 rural schools, says activist

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:51 am

Bengaluru tragedy: Woman, 8-year-old son on way to school mowed down by college bus; driver flees

A devastating accident in Vivek Nagar claimed the lives of a mother, Sangeetha, and her eight-year-old son, Partha, as they walked to school. A college bus, reportedly making a U-turn, struck them near the Vivek Nagar bus stop. The driver fled the scene following the tragic incident. Investigations are underway to apprehend him.

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 10:04 am

HC says VRS plea does not guarantee approval

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 8:39 am

Will relax compliance norms: Min to pvt schools

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 8:39 am

Bengaluru Weather: Sunny Skies, Warm Temps, But Beware of Lingering Air Pollution

Bengaluru welcomes January 19, 2026, with clear skies and a warm 29.4C high, though yesterday's 'poor' air quality may persist. Expect dry conditions with 0% rain and moderate winds. Sensitive individuals should consider masks during peak traffic. The week ahead promises steady sunshine with slightly cooler nights by midweek.

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 6:03 am

Bengaluru dashcam horror: Man pulls out knife, threatens family in car after spat; held

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru for threatening a family with a knife after a road rage incident. The alleged offence, captured on a dashcam near Nexus Shantiniketan Mall, showed the accused verbally abusing and then brandishing a knife at the car occupants. The accused, identified as Sayed Arbaz Khan, has a history of previous arrests.

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 3:18 am

Toy pistol, real trouble: BengaluruMangaluru highway video lands 3 graduates in police net; Rs 150 gun triggers Arms Act case

Three engineering graduates were arrested and later released on bail after a video of one pointing a toy pistol from a moving car went viral. The incident, which occurred on the BengaluruMangaluru highway, led to a police case under the Arms Act and public nuisance sections. The trio admitted to imitating a social media reel, unaware of the serious repercussions.

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 3:00 am

Bengaluru Police Use Tech to Reunite Missing Children - Deccan Herald

Bengaluru Police Use Tech to Reunite Missing Children Deccan Herald

Google News 19 Jan 2026 2:54 am

Rs 450-crore upgrade of 17-km Bengaluru's ORR stretch cleared; 10-year upkeep built in - Deccan Herald

Rs 450-crore upgrade of 17-km Bengaluru's ORR stretch cleared; 10-year upkeep built in Deccan Herald

Google News 19 Jan 2026 2:47 am

Case filed over hoax bomb threat to Bengaluru airport

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 2:39 am

NWKRTC faces public outcry over ads of tobacco products

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 12:13 am

Parents convention against the KPS magnet scheme in Belagavi

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 12:12 am

Congress protests against changes to the MGNREGA scheme

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 12:12 am

8 more sites declared as protected monuments: Min Patil

The Times of India 18 Jan 2026 11:55 pm