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Bengaluru clears 430 km of footpaths, plans new ID cards for street vendors

Reiterating that pedestrian safety remains the government's top priority, the GBA said in the post that there would be "no compromise" on keeping footpaths free for public use.
Updated on Jul 09, 2026 08:49 pm IST

Bengaluru’s 2nd airport likely in south of city: CM

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Published on Jul 09, 2026 09:06 am IST

7 dead as massive rock crashes into stone quarry in Bengaluru

Deputy Inspector General of Police S Girish said two adjoining crushers were operating at different levels and around 16 labourers were working when the accident took place.
Published on Jul 03, 2026 08:36 am IST

Tamil Nadu passes resolution against Mekedatu dam

Tamil Nadu passes resolution against Mekedatu dam
Published on Jun 20, 2026 06:00 am IST

Karnataka minister’s portfolio row unresolved over a week after oath ceremony

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar with Krishna Byre Gowda after he takes the oath as a minister during a ceremony of the new Karnataka government at Lok Bhavan, in Bengaluru on last week.
Updated on Jun 16, 2026 12:32 pm IST

Raising minimum wages limits workers’ choice

We should respect the will of workers and let them decide whether the terms of a job offered are better than their other options or not. (Reuters)
Published on Jun 09, 2026 08:44 pm IST

Suraj Hegde, AICC functionary and Karnataka leader, dies of cardiac arrest at 55

Suraj Hegde reportedly died at a private hospital here due to cardiac arrest.
Updated on Jun 08, 2026 10:27 am IST

Karnataka reshuffles senior IAS, IPS officers after Shivakumar takes charge

Karnataka reshuffles senior IAS, IPS officers after Shivakumar takes charge
Published on Jun 07, 2026 06:41 pm IST

Ramalinga resigns as K’taka minister citing ‘humiliation’

Ramalinga resigns as K’taka minister citing ‘humiliation’
Published on Jun 06, 2026 04:54 am IST

DK Shivakumar sworn in as Karnataka CM, pledges development

DK Shivakumar bows before the chief minster's chair as he takes charge as the CM of Karnataka on Wednesday.
Updated on Jun 04, 2026 01:36 pm IST

Siddaramaiah's son, Parameshwara sworn-in as ministers in DKS govt | Full list

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by top Congress leaders, religious heads and dignitaries from across the country.
Updated on Jun 03, 2026 05:13 pm IST

Siddaramaiah’s son breaks silence on deputy CM buzz: ‘Rahul said I would be…'

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra Siddaramaiah, meets Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar, in Bengaluru on Sunday. (Office of DK Shivakumar X/ANI Photo)
Updated on Jun 01, 2026 08:02 pm IST

DKS' oath on June 3, Sidda's son might enter Karnataka Cabinet | Key points

In 2023, in the following years, several reports suggested that Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar had made a deal to serve as the state's CM for 2.5 years each in the five-year term.
Updated on May 31, 2026 09:58 pm IST

Siddaramaiah’s son Yathindra in line for post in Karnataka cabinet

In this image received on May 29, 2026, Congress President and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge with party leader Siddaramaiah during a meeting after the latter stepped down from the post of Karnataka Chief Minister, in New Delhi. Karnataka Ministers KJ George and Priyank Kharge and state MLA Yathindra Siddaramaiah are also present.
Updated on May 31, 2026 06:38 am IST

Congress brass to discuss Karnataka govt structure post-leadership transition

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah held a joint press conference with his deputy, DK Shivakumar, on Thursday. (ANI)
Published on May 29, 2026 01:42 pm IST

Siddaramaiah holds closed door talks amid signs of power transition to DKS

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah (right) with deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Thursday. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 28, 2026 11:13 am IST

Amid CM change buzz, Siddaramaiah seeks appointment of Karnataka governor

Keeping up the suspense, the 77-year-old Siddaramaiah refused to comment on the raging speculations on Wednesday and said he would speak on the matter a day later.
Published on May 27, 2026 09:26 pm IST

SC refuses to entertain plea challenging decision to grant cabinet rank to MLAs, MLCs in Karnataka

SC refuses to entertain plea challenging decision to grant cabinet rank to MLAs, MLCs in Karnataka
Published on May 26, 2026 01:06 pm IST

Amid row, govt defends withdrawal of 52 cases

Amid row, govt defends withdrawal of 52 cases
Published on May 23, 2026 06:48 am IST

Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle: Over 30 legislators to meet top brass in Delhi

Krishna noted that the chief minister change issue is for the high command to decide.
Updated on May 22, 2026 06:14 pm IST

PMK urges Centre to reject Karnataka's Mekedatu dam DPR

PMK urges Centre to reject Karnataka's Mekedatu dam DPR
Published on May 22, 2026 11:38 am IST

K’taka govt weighs SC move over SIR exercise

K’taka govt weighs SC move over SIR exercise
Published on May 22, 2026 08:44 am IST

Dy CM dismisses buzz around ministers’ meet

Reports of a power tussle between CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM DK Shivakumar have surfaced repeatedly after the government completed two-and-a-half years in office. (PTI/File)
Published on May 21, 2026 07:22 am IST

Siddaramaiah says Cong fulfilled over 290 poll promises as govt marks three years

Siddaramaiah says Cong fulfilled over 290 poll promises as govt marks three years
Published on May 20, 2026 07:20 am IST

Liquor prices revised in Karnataka after new alcohol tax system implemented

Karnataka has cut liquor tax slabs from 16 to 8 under new excise policy.
Updated on May 17, 2026 02:31 pm IST

Karnataka urges Centre to scrap NEET-UG from 2026, restore state powers to conduct CET

Karnataka urges Centre to scrap NEET-UG from 2026, restore state powers to conduct CET
Published on May 16, 2026 03:01 pm IST

SC sets one-year deadline for key witness examination in actor Darshan’s case

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa being sent to police custody following his alleged role in the murder of a fan. (ANI File)
Published on May 15, 2026 02:48 pm IST

SC directs Bengaluru court to expedite trial in Renukaswamy murder case

SC directs Bengaluru court to expedite trial in Renukaswamy murder case
Published on May 15, 2026 02:29 pm IST

Karnataka revokes 2022 hijab order, permits religious symbols with uniform

FILE PHOTO: A student wearing school uniform and hijab listens to fellow students wearing burqas after they were denied entry into the campus of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial college on Feb. 24, 2022 (AP Photo)
Published on May 14, 2026 12:00 am IST

State moves SC seeks extension for civic elections

A polling officer puts indelible ink on the index finger of a woman voter.
Published on May 13, 2026 07:14 am IST