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Karnataka SIR: As distribution of enumeration forms enters final phase, political parties take on verification of untraceable voters

As of July 13, the Election Commission has identified more than 9.37 lakh electors absent, shifted, dead, duplicate or otherwise untraceable

13 Jul 2026 11:49 pm
Vijayendra facilitated cross voting in Council polls, says Yatnal

I will expose him if he speaks of ill me, warns the expelled BJP leader

13 Jul 2026 9:30 pm
Decision on Cauvery water release after July 15 meeting: Karnataka Chief Minister

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the government needs to balance the interests of Karnatakas farmers, ensure drinking water supply, and comply with court directions while taking a decision on the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

13 Jul 2026 8:54 pm
Street vendors urge MCC Commissioner to halt eviction drive till survey is completed

Citing the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, a street vendors representative says the authorities cannot evict any street vendor until a survey is completed and ID cards and vending certificates are issued to the street vendors.

13 Jul 2026 8:52 pm
Mysuru: State SVEEP Nodal Officer inspects Voter Facilitation Centre

During the visit, Mr. Vastrad reviewed the facilities provided to the public, the process of receiving applications, verification of supporting documents and the overall progress of the SIR exercise.

13 Jul 2026 8:46 pm
Mysuru: Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj threatens Karnataka bandh over eviction of footpath vendors

Mr. Nagaraj alleges that the government led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar had begun oppressing the poor soon after assuming office by evicting street vendors across the State.

13 Jul 2026 8:32 pm
Shivamogga police hold meeting with bus operators, give instructions to ensure safety of passengers

Police officials interacted with bus operators, who put forth their problems.

13 Jul 2026 8:31 pm
Expedite ropeway projects in 13 tourism destinations: Minister to officials

The feasibility studies for all 13 ropeway projects have been entrusted to Rail India Technical and Economic Service

13 Jul 2026 8:13 pm
Three killed in road accident in Kalaburagi

Their motorcycle went out of control and crashed into a roadside boulder near Panegaon

13 Jul 2026 8:11 pm
State govt. focus is on drinking water supply, says Yathindra

CM D.K. Shivakumar is closely monitoring the evolving situation through regular reviews with departments and district administrations

13 Jul 2026 7:52 pm
Rainfall strongest environmental factor linked to elephant occurrence in southern Western Ghats: CWS study

The same conditions that make an area attractive to elephants, including rainfall, water, and proximity to forests for food requirements, are often the conditions people extensively depend on to survive

13 Jul 2026 7:47 pm
Karnataka HC slams adjournment culture as trial in POCSO case remains pending for 12 years

Noting that the proceedings had languished for over a decade, meandering from one adjournment to another, the High Court said such procrastination was deeply disquieting

13 Jul 2026 7:45 pm
Daali Dhananjaya and gang on the making of Mother Promise

The caste and crew of the quirky comedy drama Mother Promise open up to The Hindu on what went into the making of the film.

13 Jul 2026 7:45 pm
Export growth key to strengthening rupee against dollar: Mysuru Industries Association general secretary

An Export Facilitation Centre is coming up near the Seshadripuram Institution on Mysurus Ring Road.

13 Jul 2026 7:45 pm
Save Brand HDMC Forum formed opposing bifurcation of HDMC

The forum says that any move to divide the municipal corporation willbe detrimental to the future of both of the twin cities

13 Jul 2026 7:42 pm
Yadgir farmers urged to take up less water-intensive, short-term crops

Due to poor water availability in the reservoirs in the district, supply is sufficient only to meet drinking water requirements, says official

13 Jul 2026 7:25 pm
Mysuru: Congress leader bats for kambala during Dasara

Describing kambala as a spectacular and adventurous sport, the Congress leader said it is not merely a sport of Tulunadu, but an integral part of the coastal regions culture.

13 Jul 2026 7:20 pm
MLA lays foundation stone for road construction work

A 2-km strech of mud road from behind the City Municipal Councils office to Don Basco School in Yadgir will soon have a tar road

13 Jul 2026 7:16 pm
Vijayendra seeks 50,000 an acre compensation for drought-hit farmers in North Karnataka

TheBJP State president says the Congress-led State government has failed to respond to the distress being faced by farmers in the region

13 Jul 2026 7:11 pm
Shivamogga zoo to seek upgradation from small-zoo to medium-zoo status

As per Central Zoo Authority norms, a zoo can claim medium-zoo status if it meets at least two of the following three criteria: 35 hectares of land, an annual footfall of 3.5 lakh visitors, and 350 animals across 35 species

13 Jul 2026 7:03 pm
Former MP Prajwal Revanna challenges conviction in rape case in Karnataka High Court

Revanna, who was arrested in May last year after returning from Germany, is contesting the verdict on several grounds, including what he claims are contradictions in the survivor's testimony and inconsistencies in the evidence produced by the prosecution

13 Jul 2026 6:41 pm
Bengaluru special court discharges H.D. Revanna from sexual harassment case citing unexplained delay of over four years in lodging complaint

Indicating that the complainant may have forgotten the alleged incidents involving Mr. Revanna as memory fades if the offences are not severe in nature, the Court said that subsequent serious offences of alleged rape by Prajwal Revanna might have, as an afterthought, made the survivor complain against Mr. Revanna.

13 Jul 2026 6:40 pm
Mysuru: Police nab alleged chain snatcher, recover 97-gram gold chain

The police recovered the gold mangalya chain and motorcycle from him

13 Jul 2026 6:28 pm
SC seeks H.D. Revannas response on Karnatakas plea against High Court order quashing the charge of outraging modesty

Apex court expresses reservations over the High Courts interference after the trial court had already taken cognisance of the offence; Bench also questions Karnataka government over delay in challenging High Courts order

13 Jul 2026 6:19 pm
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Nalme Nachiyar.

13 Jul 2026 5:55 pm
TTD board member objects to Shivakumars Tirumala Nitya Harathi offer to Karnataka VIPs

G. Bhanuprakash Reddy called the Karnataka CMs announcement an authoritative overreach made without consulting the TTD, and said the issue would go before the trust board on Tuesday

13 Jul 2026 5:46 pm
Can Kerala donate an elephant to Karnataka? Elephant transfer rules explained

The Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024, which were published by the Ministry on February 24, 2024, put in place the provisions that govern the transfer and transport of elephants

13 Jul 2026 3:58 pm
Lack of trees causing heat waves, other climate-induced events in Karnataka rain monsoon

Environmentalist calls for afforestation in Karnataka to mitigate rising temperatures

13 Jul 2026 3:55 pm
KVAFSU unveils statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in campus in Bidar, holds seminar on his ideals

Vice-Chancellor K.C. Veeranna says Ambedkars ideals of equality, education and social justice remain relevant for nation-building

13 Jul 2026 1:47 pm
Forest Department to crack down on wildlife hunting in north Karnataka

Issues set of measures to prevent trophy or ritual hunting in north Karnataka

13 Jul 2026 1:35 pm
Karnataka Governor suspends KPSC chairperson Shivashankarappa S Sahukar over 'illegal selection' of daughters in government service

The Governor also recommended to the President that the matter be referred to the Supreme Court under Article 317(1) of the Constitution for an inquiry into the allegations

13 Jul 2026 11:26 am
We need encouragement, recognition more than money, says Kalyana Karnataka-based folk artist

Rajyotsava award winner Hanifa M. Shaikh shares her journey at a programme organised by Kannada and Culture Department and Rangayana

13 Jul 2026 11:17 am
BJP, RSS, VHP have hijacked Lord Ram, says former MP V. S. Ugrappa

He told reporters in Belagavi that none of the 11 members of the temple trust, including a retired government officer, were able to prevent the alleged theft

13 Jul 2026 9:53 am
VB-G RAM G will strengthen rural India, benefit workers, say officers

Central team visits Belagavi to see implementation of Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)

12 Jul 2026 9:23 pm