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Congress high command asks Karnataka CM to start probe into alleged sting operation attempt

The Chief Minister, in an interview with a Kannada television channel, had claimed that a businessman wearing Meta AI glasses recently met him in, what he suspected, was an attempted sting operation.

23 Oct 2026 11:03 pm
Council polls for four seats pass off peacefully, but for minor incidents in Bengaluru

Of the total 3.43 lakh voters, 2.01 lakh voters cast their votes in the four constituencies that went into polls

23 Oct 2026 10:10 pm
75.62% polling in West Graduates, 86.97% in North East Teachers constituency

Polling in 11 districts coming under the two Legislative Council segments conclude peacefully

23 Oct 2026 10:03 pm
Police permission sought for over 60 RSS marches across Bengaluru

The RSS march applications became a talking point after Home Minister Priyank Kharge took to social media to share two communications from the RSS that informed the police of the proposed marches in the city.

23 Oct 2026 9:43 pm
Source of explosive materials being traced in Bengalurus suspected IED blast

While the police have questioned Suraj, one of the two accused, the other accused, Allauddin, is still recovering from the injuries he sustained. The police said both the injured men had been giving contradictory statements.

23 Oct 2026 9:31 pm
Centre, State govt. urged to work towards welfare of farmers

Development of women and girl children should be the priority of any government, says farmers leader

23 Oct 2026 8:55 pm
Farmers oppose State govt. decision not to release Almatti waters for irrigation

They have threatened to launch protests if the State government does not release water particularly in Vijayapura and Bagalkot districts

23 Oct 2026 8:38 pm
Financial insecurity drives older people to seek jobs, survey in Bengaluru finds

Nearly half of senior jobseekers reporting employment barriers say employers prefer younger candidates

23 Oct 2026 7:37 pm
Focus on governance, L&O instead of targeting the RSS, Priyank Kharge told

Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi advises the Home Minister to demonstrate responsibility by addressing pressing issues in the State

23 Oct 2026 7:29 pm
State cannot afford to ignore illegal immigration now as it may create institutional vulnerabilities later, says Karnataka High Court

Quashes criminal cases filed by illegal Bangladeshi immigrants against whistleblower doctor

23 Oct 2026 7:27 pm
SC panel urged to visit mining-hit areas, submit report in court

SPS says the panel should visit Bheemasamudra in Chitradurga district and Narasapur in Ballari district to assess the impact of mining

23 Oct 2026 7:03 pm
Karnataka sting operation: Siddaramaiah seeks fair probe to unmask those behind concocted case

The former Chief Minister said that the video featured Congress leader Krupa Alva and Power TV owner Rakesh Shetty. However, the allegations against him were baseless, he maintained

23 Oct 2026 6:35 pm
Panic at Shivamogga Dasara: Residents suggest religious remedy

The speculation doing the rounds is that the intervention of a few over-enthusiastic elected representatives led to the chaos

23 Oct 2026 4:41 pm
Mysuru among 17 cities selected for street food hub as part of PM SVANidhi

The initiative of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) seeks to provide organised spaces for street food vendors, improve food safety and hygiene, and offer better facilities to customers

23 Oct 2026 4:32 pm
Mysuru-Bengaluru highway blocked at toll plaza for two hours due to farmers protest

A large number of farmers led by Melukote MLA Darshan Puttannaiah and Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) leader Badagalapura Nagendra gathered at the Toll Plaza.

23 Oct 2026 4:04 pm
Mild earthquake of magnitude 3.0 hits villages in Bengaluru Rural; KSNDMC says no need to panic

The incident was reported on Friday at 9.01 am. According to the details shared by KSNDMC, the magnitude of the earthquake was 3.0 which was low and the tremors were experienced upto a radial distance of 20-30 kms.

23 Oct 2026 3:22 pm
Karnatakas coffee country: Inside its most immersive plantation stays

Across Coorg and Chikmagalur, estates are turning the journey from coffee cherry to cup into a reason to travel, with experiences shaped by local history, biodiversity and generations of growing knowledge

23 Oct 2026 2:44 pm
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar invites Poland as partner for Global Investors Meet 2027

Mr. Shivakumar sats the State is keen to deepen bilateral cooperation in investment, technology, innovation and employment, building on Bengalurus technology ecosystem and Polands expertise in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and green energy

23 Oct 2026 1:27 pm
Sting operation case: Kannada news channel head moves court for anticipatory bail

According to CCB sources, the agencys cybercrime wing had earlier questioned Rakesh Shetty in connection with the case

23 Oct 2026 11:35 am
Two Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leaders arrested in Belagavi

Officers from the Khadebazar police station took them into custody in connection with a case filed in January 2025

23 Oct 2026 11:08 am
Karnataka boy nets bronze in Asian Para Games 2026

Irans Sina Zeyghaminejad won gold with a time of 1:09.47 while her compatriot Shahin Izadyar secured silver in 1:13.23

23 Oct 2026 10:58 am
Karnataka SIR: Teaching on the back burner

Children in government and aided schools across Karnataka have not seen several of their teachers for months, for most of them have been assigned as Booth Level Officers for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Students tell Rishita Khanna that what initially seemed like fun with many free hours, is now making them anxious...

23 Oct 2026 6:59 am
Teaching on the back burner

Children in government and aided schools across Karnataka have not seen several of their teachers for months, for most of them have been assigned as Booth Level Officers for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Students tell Rishita Khanna that what initially seemed like fun with many free hours, is now making them anxious...

22 Oct 2026 11:14 pm
Special screening of Return of the Jungle in Mysuru on October 24 and 25

The film will be screened at 6 p.m. on October 24 and at 11 a.m. on October 25. Entry is free and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, the statement said.

22 Oct 2026 11:08 pm
Karnataka to set up committee to boost deceased donor organ transplants

Panel will recommend measures to strengthen organ donation network, says Health Minister

22 Oct 2026 10:25 pm
Karnataka to frame policy against hospitals withholding bodies over unpaid bills

Health Minister U.T. Khader says no hospital should deny families the bodies of deceased patients; government to examine complaints of excessive billing

22 Oct 2026 10:18 pm
Farmers leader to inaugurate Kittur Utsav today

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will participate in the valedictory ceremony on Sunday

22 Oct 2026 9:07 pm
Nyaya Ratha service available at Dasara Exhibition grounds till October 25

Members of SC and ST communities, women and children, industrial workers, persons with mental or physical disabilities, victims of mob violence and natural disasters, industrial accidents, and victims of caste and communal assault are eligible for free legal aid.

22 Oct 2026 9:03 pm
Bengaluru Pink Line Metro opening approval expected within five days; Blue Line trial runs by October-end

The announcements came as the Minister reviewed the progress of Metro construction and directed officials to accelerate work on the delayed Blue Line corridor connecting KR Puram with Hebbal and Kempegowda International Airport

22 Oct 2026 8:45 pm
Animals steal the show at Mysuru Dasara 2026

As the city of palaces and royals, Mysuru is known for horse riding, and continued to keep that tradition alive this year.

22 Oct 2026 8:29 pm
14 in the fray in Karnataka West Graduates Constituency; 97,398 to cast votes

The stage is set for polling in the elections to the Legislative Council West Graduates Constituency today with all steps taken for a smooth process

22 Oct 2026 8:27 pm
Mysuru: MLA alleges protocol violations during Vijayadashami procession

T.S. Srivatsa, Krishnaraja MLA, questions the presence of Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars wife Usha, and the Chief Ministers of neighbouring Keralam and Telangana, on special platform to shower flower petals on Goddess Chamundeshwaris idol

22 Oct 2026 8:11 pm