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Election Commission officials reject three nominations in Bagalkot

Officials have accepted 23 nomination papers from 16 candidates for the Bagalkot bypolls. The last date for withdrawals is March 26. Polling is scheduled for April 9

25 Mar 2026 11:19 pm
Presence of mind, preparedness key to disaster response, says Kalaburagi DC

Off-site mock drill at BPCL depot in Kalaburagi tests coordination among multiple departments

25 Mar 2026 11:19 pm
AI is not just a tech wave, it is a reordering of global capability: Indiaspora founder

As per the findings, AI is reshaping every sector at an unprecedented pace, and India, a global technology and business hub home to the worlds most influential companies, stands at a uniquely high-stakes crossroads

25 Mar 2026 11:19 pm
Karnataka better placed than its progressive neighbour in fiscal deficit: Siddaramaiah

Debt is on higher side in every developed economy. However, one should see if loan has been utilised for the welfare of the people, says the Chief Minister

25 Mar 2026 9:49 pm
Office commute times nearly identical in Bengaluru, Hyderabad: report

Data from MoveInSync indicates that the average one-way commute is about 59 minutes in Bengaluru and 58 minutes in Hyderabad, suggesting similar overall travel burdens

25 Mar 2026 9:09 pm
Villagers oppose flyover at Devalapura cross, seek alternative road safety measures

The villagers also flagged environmental concerns, opposing the proposed felling of 48 trees

25 Mar 2026 8:18 pm
Toll charges in Karnataka to rise from April 1

Data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, accessed by The Hindu, shows that Karnataka has witnessed a sharp increase in user fee collections over the past five years. Collections have nearly doubled from 1,866 crore in 202021 to over 4,320 crore in 202425

25 Mar 2026 8:00 pm
Venues serving liquor must initiate rigorous age verification protocols, says Karnataka High Court

When minors gain entry and order intoxicants, whether overtly served or covertly consumed, the management of the places would be held accountable for any lapses, the court noted

25 Mar 2026 7:28 pm
On Consumer Rights Day, Consumer panel urges public to check ISI marks on goods

The presence of such quality certification marks indicates that the products meet quality standards and have been certified by the government before entering the market

25 Mar 2026 7:24 pm
Budget: Property tax push drives MCCs 1,311 crore revenue plan

Regional Commissioner and MCC administrator Nitesh Patil presents Mysuru City Corporations 202627 budget; 10.20 crore surplus projected

25 Mar 2026 7:07 pm
25 Mar 2026 6:58 pm
State Budget presented at auspicious time owing to pressure from officers and family, admits CM

The CM said he believes in God but does not subscribe to practices such as Rahu Kala or Gulika Kala. In the past, he presented budgets during Rahu Kala and Gulika Kala

25 Mar 2026 6:54 pm
Big plans, big test for MCC as budget unveils infra push

Stadium, smart mapping, waste projects among key highlights

25 Mar 2026 6:47 pm
Follower: How Harshad Nalawades Kannada-Marathi film confronts border tensions and digital hate

Follower dives into the heated border dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra in Belagavi while tackling the messy world of social media and its impact on friendships

25 Mar 2026 6:22 pm
Karnataka bus passenger held with 62.5 lakh at Mudikkode on NH amid poll checks in Kerala

Karnataka native says cash was from property sale and meant for land purchase in Kochi

25 Mar 2026 3:25 pm
25 Mar 2026 1:16 pm
Efforts on to resume separate Haj terminal facility at Mangaluru airport: Karnataka Minister

While a temporary dedicated terminal is arranged every year for Haj pilgrims departing from Bengaluru international airport, similar permission had not been granted by the Centre for Mangaluru airport over the past two years

25 Mar 2026 9:55 am
We are not overproducing graduates, we areunderproducinggood jobs

RosaAbraham, associate professor of Economics, Azim Premji University, and lead author of the State of Working India 2026report, in an interview with The Hindu

25 Mar 2026 12:28 am
RCB acquired by consortium for 16,600 crore

It has been sold to a consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstones perpetual private equity strategy, BXPE for a total consideration of 16,600 crore

24 Mar 2026 11:39 pm
Ajit Pawars nephew files complaint in Bengaluru against air crash; says Maharashtra police refused to file FIR

Complainant says crash was the result of a larger criminal conspiracy to eliminate Ajit Pawar; FIR was registered at the High Grounds Police Station on March 23 and later transferred to the Baramati Rural Police in Maharashtra

24 Mar 2026 11:38 pm
Karnataka: Higher Education Dept. cancels event on Deendayal Upadhyay at KSOU following protocol violation row

As the objective and subject matter of the conference are found to be inconsistent with the aims and objectives of the university, granting permission for a private programme in violation of government guidelines, rules, and protocol cannot be accepted, the govt. said before cancelling the programme with immediate effect

24 Mar 2026 10:59 pm
Karnataka High Court issues notice on PIL over hardships caused by Rajajinagar private school

The petitioner has also claimed that the school has constructed a new building, allegedly in the buffer area of a stormwater drain sans any approval

24 Mar 2026 10:52 pm
Karnataka home to 274 springs; Belagavi district tops list with 59

States first Spring Census notes that Western Ghats and Malnad regions are primary hubs for spring formation due to high rainfall and favourable geological conditions

24 Mar 2026 9:55 pm
Karnataka received less than 50% of funds allocated by Centre under JJM: Audit report

The state received 11,189.37 crore about 45% of the total allocation of 24,819.48 crore due to poor engagement with the scheme

24 Mar 2026 9:54 pm
Examine ill-effects of Conocarpus trees before future plantation, Karnataka High Court directs GBA

It has been pointed out in the petition that the States of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have already prohibited planting of saplings of Conocarpus species

24 Mar 2026 9:53 pm