Fifty years after it was launched as a pilot project in T. Narasipur in Mysuru district, the ICDS programme has expanded in reach and scope across Karnataka. But the crucial scheme for early childhood development faces several challenges, especially of fund crunch, says Shilpa Elizabeth

Indias space sector already has over 300 active start-ups potentially capable of contributing to future space missions

Formed in ideological opposition to the Hindutva agenda of the BJP, the JD(S) has had an inconsistent run both in terms of ideology and electoral fortunes

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah referred to his days in the Janata Dal (Secular) and said that had he continued in that party, he would never have become Chief Minister

Panel is expected to recommend Karnataka Outsources Employees (Regulation, Placement and Welfare) Bill, 2025, to prohibit outsourcing personnel

This persistent warming has directly translated into record-breaking electricity demand, reaching around 250 GW during the summer of 2024, largely due to surging cooling needs across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, the report points out

BJP says political influence shielding accused Vijay Halli and Shankar Allolli who are close associates of Minister Priyank Kharge

An independent inquiry has been initiated into the case of precipitated labour, according to P.R. Havanoor

Successive governments have neglected the region and the only way for growth is by attaining statehood

The police cannot refuse to transfer arms licence to the legal heir of an licence holder for the reason that there is no threat to life to the heir when the Arms Rules, 2016, which has a specific provision for transferring arms licence, does not prescribe it as a condition, said the High Court of Karnataka

In an indirect reference to the informal power-sharing pact in the State on the occasion of the government completing the first half of its full term, D.K. Suresh, former Congress MP, has said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will keep his word

Complete road repairs on priority, says Jagadish Shettar

It was organised as part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Sustained awareness, early prevention and strict enforcement are essential to protect young people from tobacco addiction

However, the ban would not apply to the local people and those who had booked homestays and resorts well in advance

This follows a recent meeting over the parking crisis in Bengaluru, and directions issued to BTP and civic officials to come up with solutions for the same

ADGP Alok Kumar highlights rising threat of organised cybercrime and AI-powered crimes

H. K. Patil said Saibal Dass book captures the rich heritage, culture and archaeology of Hampi, bringing alive an ancient civilization that was once the cynosure of all eyes

The final notification revises the draft proposal, which suggested 368 wards, and raises the number to 369 by adding one more ward to the Bengaluru West City Corporation