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BJP State leaders summoned to Delhi over cross-voting

BJP has also formed a fact-finding committee, led by C.T. Ravi, to identify cross voters; Vijayendra pegs cross voters at four to five

19 Jun 2026 8:59 pm
Crackdown on rooftop pubs, restaurants lacking fire safety measures

Trade licences of unsafe rooftop eateries may be cancelled as the district administration cracks down following the recent fire tragedy at a Dattagalli restobar that claimed two workers lives and injured several others

19 Jun 2026 8:14 pm
Mysuru gears up for NEET re-test; 7,886 candidates to appear at 21 centres

Biometric checks from 11 a.m.; elaborate measures in place on June 21

19 Jun 2026 8:01 pm
Yet again bomb hoax at Dharwad court

For a third time in less than six months, the Dharwad district court received a bomb threat this time via telephone on Friday and after thorough search it again turned out to be a hoax.

19 Jun 2026 7:52 pm
Educated fraudsters increasing in society, says Veerappa

As many as 123 public grievances were taken up during the hearing, and officials were directed to resolve several long-pending issues within stipulated deadlines

19 Jun 2026 7:29 pm
CM orders crackdown on misuse of guarantee schemes after AG report flags issues

According to the report, around 60 crore was disbursed through nearly three lakh instalments into accounts linked to multiple beneficiaries

19 Jun 2026 6:54 pm
Karnatakas fight against suicide moves from hospitals to communities

As Karnataka grapples with one of the countrys highest suicide burdens, emerging evidence from NIMHANS-led initiatives suggests that prevention may lie not only in hospitals and psychiatric clinics, but also in schools, panchayats, primary health centres and everyday community networks. Afshan Yasmeen recounts how the initative, set to be scaled up across the State from July, works on the ground

19 Jun 2026 2:34 pm
Karnataka MLC polls: Fielding a candidate in Council polls helped test the loyalty of party MLAs: H.D. Kumaraswamy

The election had taught him not to place excessive trust in anyone, said Kumaraswamy

19 Jun 2026 1:47 pm
Change in counselling rules to ensure all panchayats in Karnataka get enough officers

Minister seeks timely completion of recruitment of RDPR officers

19 Jun 2026 1:46 pm
Dam over troubled waters: Why the Mekedatu water project continues to divide Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

As Karnataka takes further steps towards the realisation of the Mekedatu dam, here is a look at the issue that has been a bone of contention between the two riparian States that have also historically fought over the sharing of Cauvery water

19 Jun 2026 1:25 pm
Mekedatu project: Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar expresses willingness to talk to Tamil Nadu

I will not interfere in their politics. They are building plenty of dams downstream and we have not raised any objection. I am ready to talk with them anytime: DKS

19 Jun 2026 1:07 pm
What is the Mekedatu dam project dispute? | Explained

What is the history of the proposed project? How has the Tamil Nadu government reacted?

19 Jun 2026 1:00 pm
Traditional traders seek policy support amid rise of e-commerce, quick-commerce

Manohar Agarwal, national co-convenor of Swadeshi Vyapar Manch, expressed concern over the declining interest of the younger generation in family-owned businesses

19 Jun 2026 10:13 am
LIC Housing Finance directed to correct PAN linkage error, pay 40,000 compensation to customer in Kalaburagi

The Commission also ruled that if the PAN linkage error is not rectified within 45 days, the company will have to pay an additional penalty of 500 per day to the complainant until compliance with the order

19 Jun 2026 9:47 am
Mallathahalli residents say flooding fears are back as drain remains blocked

According to residents, the flooding started after a natural rainwater flow path in the area was disrupted, causing stormwater to accumulate during periods of intense rainfall

19 Jun 2026 1:07 am
Students face technical glitches while applying for free bus passes in Karnataka

After assuming office as Chief Minister on June 3, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced a free bus travel scheme for students studying across Karnataka.

19 Jun 2026 12:48 am
KERC proposes lower solar power tariffs for subsidy beneficiaries from July 2026

As per the revised tariffs, if the consumer is generating electricity by installing solar panels without receiving any subsidy from the government, the price at which the consumer sells the extra power generated to the grids is high

18 Jun 2026 10:43 pm
Man sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping minor

The court has also imposed a fine of 25,000 on the convict

18 Jun 2026 9:23 pm