Karnataka

The two upper castes – Lingayats and Vokkaligas – have dominated the state politics for decades. While Lingayats constitute 17% of the state’s 65 million population, Vokkaligas account for 15%. read more

Policy being framed to invite private players to provide diagnostic facilities to patients inside hospital premises; government will regulate prices of tests at these centres, says health minister read more

Onion prices have more than doubled from their usual rates in many cities since August. During times of normal supply, consumer prices usually range between Rs 20 and Rs 30 a kg. read more

Renukacharya is the MLA from Honnali Assembly constituency of the state. read more

Darbar, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role and directed by AR Murugadoss, has entered Rs 200 crore club. read more

He also spoke about how MS Dhoni grew in the role when he was secured of his position in the side and hence, wants the management to back Rahul to be the finisher as well as the wicket-keeper in the team. read more

Despite the private jets, limos and heated chalets in snowbound Davos, the meeting will be carbon neutral for the fourth consecutive year with the smart use of clean energy, green materials, and smart design, and the investment in certified projects... read more

Addressing a public meeting here on the CAA as part of BJP’s nationwide ‘Jan Jagran Abhiyan’, he accused the Congress of dividing the country on the basis of religion in Karnataka. read more

The minister had gone to Belgaum to pay respects to the martyrs of the united Maharashtra movement. He was scheduled to speak at the event and address the workers of the committee, but he was allegedly manhandled, disallowed to speak and escorted back... read more

This week’s list of good reads includes a serious volume on media and entertainment in India, an account of one of the best actors of his generation, and translations of religious poetry read more

Last year also saw the highest proportion of districts, 77%, in at least 13 years register excess or normal rainfall, according to the India Meteorological Department’s 2019 monsoon report released on Wednesday. read more

Shaw had hurt his left shoulder while trying to save an overthrow during Mumbai’s the match against Karnataka at the Bandra Kurla Complex. read more

This noted scholar is best known for his role in the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara Lake Dam. His birthday, September 15, is celebrated as Engineer’s Day. read more

Dilip Ghosh, who heads the BJP’s West Bengal unit, remained defiant even as Union minister Babul Supriyo said their party has nothing to do with the former’s comments. read more

The arrests were made by the State Anti Terror Squad, Karnataka Internal Security Division and the district police. read more