Karnataka
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Bengaluru PGs under scanner, 23 served notices over food safety and hygiene violations
Karnataka | Sep 04, 2026, 11:15 PM ISTA special food safety inspection drive across 64 PG accommodations in Bengaluru resulted in notices being issued to 23 establishments for hygiene and food safety violations. Officials also collected 12 food samples for laboratory testing and seized several items.
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Six children injured as government school ceiling collapses in Karnataka's Bagalkot | VIDEO
Karnataka | Sep 03, 2026, 09:43 AM ISTThe incident happened on Wednesday at a government school in Mugallolli Thanda area in Karnataka's Bagalkot. Six students suffered injuries, but their situation was not serious and they were provide appropriate medical treatment, said officials.
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Karnataka Minister's Islam 'superior to other religions' remarks stir row; he clarifies
Karnataka | Aug 31, 2026, 08:14 AM ISTSpeaking at a marriage ceremony in Koppal district, Karnataka Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy described Islam as "superior to other religions" and said misconceptions regarding it needs to be debunked. However, his remarks stirred a row, with the BJP demanding his resignation.
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Karnataka CID detains IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in KPSC veterinary exam case
Karnataka | Aug 30, 2026, 09:14 AM ISTKarnataka CID has detained IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in connection with alleged irregularities in the KPSC veterinary officers' examination. Gangwar was the KPSC Controller of Examinations when the alleged irregularities took place.
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Fissures in Karnataka Congress? Senior leader questions cabinet expansion, threatens to resign
Karnataka | Aug 29, 2026, 09:38 AM ISTSenior Congress MLA TB Jayachandra has questioned the cabinet expansion in Karnataka and said his supporters have urged him to resign from the government. He also said the frequent changes in ministerial positions has created a negative image about the state government in Karnataka.
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B Nagendra resigns from Karnataka Cabinet, says he was targeted by 'Manuwadis': Why did he quit?
Karnataka | Aug 28, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTKarnataka minister B Nagendra broke down on Friday evening as he announced his resignation from DK Shivakumar's Karnataka Cabinet amid continuous backlash from the BJP over corruption allegations.
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'Hatred, vindictiveness': BJP slams Cong for suspending two govt teachers for attending RSS event
Karnataka | Aug 28, 2026, 02:48 PM ISTThe two government school teachers, Gururaj Joshi and Anna Saheb Deshmukh, have been suspended by the Karnataka government for participating in an RSS event. However, the BJP has criticised the government over the move and said that the order must be revoked.
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Amazon, Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket face licence suspension in Karnataka over datura sale
Karnataka | Aug 25, 2026, 07:48 AM ISTAmazon, Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket face licence suspension in Karnataka over datura listings. Authorities have ordered the platforms to remove products meant for human consumption, while vendors supplying the products have also been targeted.
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Karnataka KEA PGCET result 2026 OUT for MBA, MCA, MTech; know how to download scorecard PDF
Exam Results | Aug 20, 2026, 02:11 PM ISTKEA PGCET scorecard is available for download on the official website - cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Check login credentials, know how to download KEA PGCET scorecard PDF.
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Vijay condemns killing of 3 'Tamil poachers' in Karnataka; Shivakumar orders inquiry | 10 Points
India | Aug 17, 2026, 07:45 AM ISTThe controversy erupted on Saturday when three alleged poachers, likely from Tamil Nadu, were shot dead by the Karnataka forest department in the Datti forest area. However, the deceased's family members have protested over the killings and sought justice for them.
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Karnataka hikes fees for PUC certificates, two-wheelers to pay Rs 80, diesel vehicles Rs 200
Karnataka | Aug 15, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTIn this regard, the Karnataka transport department officials said the revision was made to account for increased operational costs at testing centres and to ensure better equipment and monitoring.
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Woman thrashes man over alleged harassment on KSRTC bus in Karnataka; video goes viral
Karnataka | Aug 14, 2026, 08:54 AM ISTThe woman alleged that the man kept touching her hands inappropriately. Initially, she ignored him, but confronted him later. The man after being thrashed by the woman apologised and fled from the scene.
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Vinay Kumar named new Karnataka head coach ahead of upcoming domestic season
Cricket | Aug 14, 2026, 07:04 AM ISTFormer India cricketer Vinay Kumar has been named as the new head coach of Karnataka ahead of the upcoming domestic season. At 42 years old, Vinay Kumar came forward and hoped to give it his all for the side.
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Karnataka government's proposed public spaces bill may hit RSS activities; here's why
Karnataka | Aug 13, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTThe government is set to introduce new rules governing the use of public spaces and government schools by private organisations. Under the proposed rules, all organisations, whether registered or unregistered, will be required to obtain approval from the relevant authority before holding any event.
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Two UP men arrested in Karnataka over alleged Pakistan and ISIS links; maps recovered from room
India | Aug 13, 2026, 07:40 PM ISTThe Uttar Pradesh ATS has arrested two men from Kalaburagi who are originally from Uttar Pradesh over alleged links with Pakistan and ISIS. The suspects, who worked at a beef factory, are being questioned by officials.
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Cockroaches, expired food found at Karnataka Assembly canteen during food safety inspection
Karnataka | Aug 13, 2026, 04:12 PM ISTDuring the inspection, the Health Department also found substandard food quality and poor hygiene at an establishment inspected at the Legislators' House in Bengaluru.
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Karnataka bans gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco, nicotine for one year
Karnataka | Aug 12, 2026, 02:10 PM ISTKarnataka has banned the sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine-containing gutkha across the state for one year. The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department said the move has been taken in the interest of public health, with special inspection and enforcement drives also underway.
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Karnataka issues advisory to hotels, restaurants after finding tonnes of unsafe food during raids
Karnataka | Aug 11, 2026, 10:17 PM ISTThe 12-point advisory has been circulated to all district food safety officers for implementation and public awareness, directing them to strictly comply with food safety and hygiene norms under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2011 and FSSAI rules.
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Father kills daughters aged 10 and 5, attempts suicide at hotel near Bengaluru airport
Karnataka | Aug 10, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTThe man attempted suicide by slitting his throat with a knife after killing his daughters. A suicide note was recovered from the scene, and police suspect Imran wrote it.
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Denied week offs for months and harassed by manager, woman dies by suicide in Mysuru
Karnataka | Aug 09, 2026, 11:52 AM ISTThe deceased was identified as 45-year-old Nageshwari. In her suicide note, she alleged that she was denied weekly offs for months and was constantly harassed by her manager, apart from being pressurised to confess to mistakes she did not commit.